Updated: Apr 23, 2026
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2947 LOS OLIVOS LANE, La Crescenta, CA, 91214
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UNIVERSAL DEVELOPMENT Construction
Serving La Crescenta and the surrounding areas, Universal Development brings over three decades of experience to residential construction projects. With 31 years in business, the company specializes in a range of general contracting services, working with homeowners on remodeling, renovations, and new construction. Universal Development manages all phases of home improvement, from initial planning and permitting to project completion. The company emphasizes clear communication throughout each step of the construction process and works closely with clients to ensure that project requirements are met on schedule. Universal Development serves single-family homeowners in La Crescenta and neighboring communities in Los Angeles County, offering tailored solutions for both small and extensive projects.
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UNIVERSAL DEVELOPMENT Contact Information
Phone Number: (818) 249-4669
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Address: 2947 LOS OLIVOS LANE, La Crescenta, CA 91214
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Building Permits by UNIVERSAL DEVELOPMENT
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R3/u1 addition (1057 sq ft) entry master suite bedroom bathroom and w.i.c enlarge/remodel kitchen living room dining room bedroom and bathroom; construct (207 sq ft) covered patio; remodel/convert (2) bedrooms to den and laundry room; remove/replace roof framing; install tankless water heater new fau and air conditioning upgrade to 200a **major remodel**
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
BLD22-02053
Status:
complete
Fee:
$18,170
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
R3/u1 addition (1057 sq ft) entry master suite bedroom bathroom and w.i.c enlarge/remodel kitchen living room dining room bedroom and bathroom; construct (207 sq ft) covered patio; remodel/convert (2) bedrooms to den and laundry room; remove/replace roof framing; install tankless water heater new fau and air conditioning upgrade to 200a **major remodel**
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
PLM23-00096
Status:
final
Fee:
$564
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
R3/u1 addition (1057 sq ft) entry master suite bedroom bathroom and w.i.c enlarge/remodel kitchen living room dining room bedroom and bathroom; construct (207 sq ft) covered patio; remodel/convert (2) bedrooms to den and laundry room; remove/replace roof framing; install tankless water heater new fau and air conditioning upgrade to 200a **major remodel**
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
MEC23-00095
Status:
complete
Fee:
$219
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
R3/u1 addition (1057 sq ft) entry master suite bedroom bathroom and w.i.c enlarge/remodel kitchen living room dining room bedroom and bathroom; construct (207 sq ft) covered patio; remodel/convert (2) bedrooms to den and laundry room; remove/replace roof framing; install tankless water heater new fau and air conditioning upgrade to 200a **major remodel**
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
ELE23-00173
Status:
complete
Fee:
$561
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Supplemental permit 18016-1000-24238. to change permit from owner to contractor license 548730
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
18016-10001-24238
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Apartment
Building Type:
N/A
Addition 753 sq.ft.; new family room hallway powder room and entryway. new deck 101 sq.ft.; remodel 958 sq.ft. change of contractor
Valuation:
$250,000
Permit #:
1411050004
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Ground floor addition entry and reception room bathroom and remodel garage. 1st floor addition breakfast room deck and reframe garage roof
Valuation:
$110,000
Permit #:
1403100012
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Electrical for addition; change of contractor
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
1411050004
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Repair to cashier area of (e) restaurant due to fire damage. damage is less than 10% replacement cost of entire building inspector to verify. comply with department order effective date 07/25/2011. permit will expire 30 days from issuance date
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
11016-20000-23075
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Commercial
Building Type:
N/A
Ground floor addition entry and reception room bathroom and remodel garage. 1st floor addition breakfast room deck and reframe garage roof
Valuation:
$110,000
Permit #:
1403100012
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Proposed 1 story 492 sf guest house. this permit includes electrical plumbing and mechanical within scope of work. ref to expired plancheck # bcb122650. new or relocated hvac or electrical service requires separate permits
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
BCB1321596
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Dwelling/duplex
Building Type:
N/A
Addition of 857 s.f. master bedroom and renovation of existing single family dwelling. this permit includes electrical plumbing and mechanical within scope of work. **checked over the counter due to plancheck had expired over a year.**new or relocated hvac or electrical service requires separate permits
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
BCB1316580
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Dwelling/duplex
Building Type:
N/A
Remdl ktchn & addition bearing wall & non-bearing walls to enlrg exstg (2) bthrms addition shwr to mstr bathroom chng out bthtub; chng out #2 bthtub to shwr****inclds r/r (1) exstg frnt door---same size location**** ***sup: change out (6) windows & replace wood siding with stucco 11/5/07 ro** 1/5/09 ay ***plans sent to scanning*** entered by: ortegar
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
C2006-008348
Status:
final
Fee:
$1,873
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Plumbing for building addition bl-1404160006
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
1411100006
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Plumbing for addition; change of contractor
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
1411050002
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Mechanical for addition; change of contractor
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
1411050001
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Legalize (e)540 sq ft detached rec room
Valuation:
$60,000
Permit #:
1205140006
Status:
N/A
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
91 sq.ft. addition to porch
Valuation:
$5,000
Permit #:
1412020006
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Window change out-9 n windows; bedroom 1) 48"x 72" bedrrom 2) 48"x 72" & 48"x24"; bedroom 3) 36"x 48" & 48"x 24"; bathroom 1) 36"x24"; bathroom 2) 36"x 24"; kitchen 36"x 48" & 36"x42
Valuation:
$1,750
Permit #:
B07-000-725
Status:
Final
Fee:
$178
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
0100 - 1 Unit
(n)417 sq ft detached garage
Valuation:
$41,700
Permit #:
1205140010
Status:
N/A
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
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UNIVERSAL DEVELOPMENT License info
Verified License
| License # | 548730 |
| Status | Active |
| State | California |
| Type | General Building |
| Business Type | Sole Ownership |
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Inactive License
| License # | 551696 |
| Status | Inactive |
| State | California |
| Type | General Building |
| Business Type | Sole Ownership |
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Bonded
| Bonded Agent | American Contractors Indemnity Company |
| Bond Value | $15,000 |
Insured
| Workers Comp Provider | State Compensation Insurance Fund |
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Permits
- Building permit records show that UNIVERSAL DEVELOPMENT has worked on 28 permitted projects.
UNIVERSAL DEVELOPMENT Employees
KK
Kwan Su Kim
Owner
RG
Robert L Garcia
Sole Owner