Updated: Dec 22, 2025
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Address
4517 Colbath Ave, Sherman Oaks, CA, 91423
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Van, Meter James L Construction
Serving Sherman Oaks and the surrounding areas, Van, Meter James L brings more than two decades of experience to residential construction and remodeling projects. Established over 26 years ago, this contractor manages a variety of permit-based work, including home renovations and improvement projects. Van, Meter James L works on single-family homes throughout Sherman Oaks, drawing on extensive experience with the permitting process and local building codes. The contractor’s portfolio includes interior and exterior upgrades, with a focus on modernizing living spaces and enhancing property value. With a long-standing presence in the area, Van, Meter James L is familiar with the specific needs of homeowners in Sherman Oaks and neighboring communities, handling projects from initial planning through completion.
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Address: 4517 Colbath Ave, Sherman Oaks, CA 91423
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Van, Meter James L Sherman Oaks
Quality
107
94th percentile
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We generally recommend hiring a contractor with a score higher than 95.
Van, Meter James L has a BuildZoom score of 107, which places them above 94% of 336,931 contractors in California.
Activity
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28 projects
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2025 |
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15 projects
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2024 |
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22 projects
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2023 |
Our building permit records indicate that Van, Meter James L has worked on at least
65.0 projects over the past 3 years.
This is an overview of this contractor's activity. Click here to access our complete licensing and building permit database.
This is an overview of this contractor's activity. Click here to access our complete licensing and building permit database.
Experience
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16 projects
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New Constructions |
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9 projects
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Home Additions |
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3 projects
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Multi-room remodels |
Analyzing permits over the last 4 years shows that Van, Meter James L mostly works on
new construction
and home addition
projects.
Pricing
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31 projects
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< $5k |
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8 projects
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$5k-$20k |
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18 projects
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$20k-$50k |
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9 projects
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$50k-$100k |
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9 projects
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$100k-$250k |
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10 projects
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$250k-$500k |
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7 projects
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$500k-$1mil |
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3 projects
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$1mil+ |
The typical size of their permits is approximately $36,000. This graph shows the distribution of these job values.
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New single family dwelling with attached garage and attached accessory dwelling unit per lamc 12.22 a.33(c) and (e) - per engineer
Valuation:
$380,000
Permit #:
25010-20000-00471
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
1 or 2 family dwe...
Building Type:
N/A
Change of use from existing manufacturing building to restaurant (core and shell only). upgrade existing building type-iii-b to type-iii-a including 4th floor addition and 3rd floor change of use to banquet/exhibition hall. increasing the existing mezzanine floor area. total 3-separate tenant spaces are proposed. fuuly sprinklered with nfpa-13
Valuation:
$2,145,255
Permit #:
23014-10000-03025
Status:
applied
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Commercial
Building Type:
N/A
*** 2025 wildfire project *** eligible project *** supplemental ref to pcis # 23014-30000-02143 to rebuild portion of existing house and extend the addition up to 110% of (e) footprint under supplemental permit # 23014-30001-02143
Valuation:
$500,000
Permit #:
23014-30003-02143
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
1 or 2 family dwe...
Building Type:
N/A
Supplemental permit to # 23014-30000-02143 to propose 2nd floor addition reduce size of 1st floor addition and revise 1st floor plan layout addition a pool bathroom with access from outside ; update structural inventory
Valuation:
$200,000
Permit #:
23014-30001-02143
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
1 or 2 family dwe...
Building Type:
N/A
New single family dwelling with attached garage are proposed for the existing vacant lot with v-b construction with balcony. fire sprinklered thr-out ****pza case required per city planning**************
Valuation:
$600,000
Permit #:
24010-10000-03676
Status:
triage
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
1 or 2 family dwe...
Building Type:
N/A
New irregular shaped 44 4 x 26 accessory living quarters nfpa 13d sprinklers required
Valuation:
$120,000
Permit #:
24010-20000-05072
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
1 or 2 family dwe...
Building Type:
N/A
*** 2025 wildfire project *** eligible project *** supplemental permit to # 23030-30003-03400 for revisions to grading plans related to the fire rebuild permit #23014-30003-02143 ; (51 cy)
Valuation:
$51
Permit #:
23030-30003-03400
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
1 or 2 family dwe...
Building Type:
N/A
Eplan. remedial slope repair and debris protection wall per soils report and engineer design 1 of 2
Valuation:
$80,000
Permit #:
24020-10000-02324
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
1 or 2 family dwe...
Building Type:
N/A
(n) support structure for for a video projection screen pole sign. see comments
Valuation:
$85,000
Permit #:
24020-20000-02264
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Onsite
Building Type:
N/A
Enclose (e) patio cover to extend (e) kitchen (7'-3 x 20') addition (3) bedrooms (2) full bathroom & (1) half bathroom (1) laundry room (irr l-shaped 52'-6 x 36'-8") and interior remodel to (e) single family dwelling & 1-car garage (nfpa-13d fire sprinklers throughout)
Valuation:
$197,000
Permit #:
18014-20000-02370
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
1 or 2 family dwe...
Building Type:
N/A
Eplan. grading per for remedial slope repair and debris protection wall per soils report and engineer design 2 of 2
Valuation:
$166
Permit #:
25030-10000-00148
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
1 or 2 family dwe...
Building Type:
N/A
New 32'-0 x 14'-0 swimming pool w 9'-0 x 8'-0 spa per standard plan 268 & engineering details
Valuation:
$33,000
Permit #:
24047-20000-01750
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
1 or 2 family dwe...
Building Type:
N/A
(n) 3-story single family dwelling w attached garage over basement on piles (nfpa-13d fire sprinklers throughout
Valuation:
$512,000
Permit #:
16010-20000-02626
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
1 or 2 family dwe...
Building Type:
N/A
(n) 3-story single family dwelling w attached garage over basement on piles (nfpa-13d fire sprinklers throughout
Valuation:
$401,000
Permit #:
16010-20000-02624
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
1 or 2 family dwe...
Building Type:
N/A
Supplemental permit to # 21010-30000-05996 to capture building separation modification and addition a guardrail all around garage roof and remove roof deck from scope of work. no fee dept error
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
21010-30001-05996
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
1 or 2 family dwe...
Building Type:
N/A
*eplan* new 1-story single family dwelling with attached garage and basement. nfpa 13d
Valuation:
$2,600,000
Permit #:
23010-10000-03747
Status:
applied
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
1 or 2 family dwe...
Building Type:
N/A
Addition of deck at side (15'x20') & rear (11'8''x 16'4 1/2 ) of (e) single family dwelling w attached garage. see comments. comply with department order effective date 03/09/2021. permit will expire 30 days from issuance date 2 of 2
Valuation:
$10,000
Permit #:
21014-10000-05332
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
1 or 2 family dwe...
Building Type:
N/A
*eplan* new detached 1-story accessory living quarters with basement. nfpa 13d
Valuation:
$700,000
Permit #:
23010-10000-04785
Status:
applied
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
1 or 2 family dwe...
Building Type:
N/A
Propose 2 retaining walls: consist of retaining wall (1) @ total length 74.5 at 10 max height [by existing pool to (n) house] and retaining wall (2) @ total length of 131.13 at max 8 in height [by (n) adu] _see comments
Valuation:
$25,000
Permit #:
20020-20000-01613
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
1 or 2 family dwe...
Building Type:
N/A
Remodel (e) 1-story single family dwelling and addition master bedroom/bathroom and closets. convert (e) 2-car carport to a 2-car garage. convert (e) trellis to entry way/study and enlarge the family room. window/door changeout re-roof and provided sheathing throughout
Valuation:
$250,000
Permit #:
18014-20000-04246
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
1 or 2 family dwe...
Building Type:
N/A
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| License # | CAEG2031 |
| Status | Active |
| State | California |
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BuildZoom Score
290
Permits
- Building permit records show that Van, Meter James L has worked on 290 permitted projects.