Updated: Jun 28, 2026
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2585 EAST BAYSHORE ROAD, Palo Alto, CA, 94303
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Vance Brown Construction
Founded in 1932 in Palo Alto, Vance Brown Inc is a fourth-generation, family-owned general contractor serving Silicon Valley and the broader Northern California region. The firm is currently led by Loren Brown, CEO, representing the third generation, and Brittany Brown Chavez, CAO, the fourth generation. Since its origins in residential and small commercial construction, Vance Brown has expanded its portfolio to include office and research facilities, biotech laboratories, clean rooms, athletic venues, schools, housing, and high-end residences. The company became known for its involvement in large-scale commercial developments through partnerships with influential developers and has contributed to millions of square feet of commercial space throughout Northern California. Vance Brown Inc continues to oversee a range of complex projects, drawing on nearly a century of operational experience.
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Phone Number: (650) 849-9900
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Address: 2585 EAST BAYSHORE ROAD, Palo Alto, CA 94303
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Vance Brown Inc Palo Alto
Quality
113
97th percentile
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Activity
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31 projects
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2025 |
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28 projects
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2024 |
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19 projects
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2023 |
Our building permit records indicate that Vance Brown Inc has worked on at least
78.0 projects over the past 3 years.
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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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8 projects
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Commercial Renovations |
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7 projects
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Home Additions |
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7 projects
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New Constructions |
Analyzing permits over the last 4 years shows that Vance Brown Inc mostly works on
commercial renovation
and new construction
projects.
Pricing
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1 project
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< $5k |
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1 project
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$5k-$20k |
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3 projects
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$20k-$50k |
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2 projects
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$100k-$250k |
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5 projects
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$500k-$1mil |
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5 projects
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$1mil+ |
The typical size of their permits is approximately $625,921. This graph shows the distribution of these job values.
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Tool installation for (4) environmental chambers and new wall and door work includes new exterior mechancial equipment within existing screened equipment enclosures and associated electrical and plumbing infrastructure upgrades and minor non-structural demolition of
Valuation:
$1,000,000
Permit #:
BLD25-01470
Status:
issued
Fee:
$27,412
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Interior tenant improvements involving a refresh to the existing break room conversion of two offices to be storage and cleaning for the break room and upgrades to finishes to comply with code
Valuation:
$250,000
Permit #:
BLD2025-04692
Status:
issued
Fee:
$6,903
Permit Type:
Alteration
Building Type:
N/A
Interior tenant improvement involving restroom upgrades to meet ada standards new woven mesh enclosure in (e) mdf new idf room and altered room for bike storage
Valuation:
$1,600,000
Permit #:
BLD2025-04887
Status:
complete
Fee:
$24,879
Permit Type:
Alteration
Building Type:
N/A
Install security fence 7 11 in height and install roll-up vehicle gates to all facades of a parking garage ** permit 21-059761 (garage and site work) fire inspection is closed this new permit is to allow building and fire inspections for additional work. ** 10/20/23 revised permit to addition electrical review and permit (hm)
Valuation:
$601,842
Permit #:
2023 113766 CI
Status:
final
Fee:
$40,715
Permit Type:
Open public parki...
Building Type:
N/A
Commercial addition alteration tenant improvement change of occupancy or use
2025-08-25
New tenant improvement project including demolition of non-load bearing walls. construction of new non-load bearing walls new conf. rooms office break area single make & female restroom new npr room new finishes new ceiling and lighting with some existing lighting to be relocated
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
BLD2025-02324
Status:
triage
Fee:
$11,270
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Site upgrades for accessibility compliance reconfiguration of (e) ev charging parking stalls to meet ada compliance addition of (20) new dual- head ev chargers new transformer and concrete pad new fence enclosure at (e) dining patio
Valuation:
$595,000
Permit #:
BLD2024-00750
Status:
complete
Fee:
$12,874
Permit Type:
Site improvements...
Building Type:
N/A
Tenant improvement of 5, 133 sf institute of buddhist studies existing student housing dormitory with interior modifications and exterior repairs/upgrades
Valuation:
$896,000
Permit #:
B2024-02107
Status:
plancheck
Fee:
$14,695
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Mep warm shell revisions - the scope of work includes rooftop boilers rooftop air conditioning units fans pumps air separator expansion tank etc • there has been an addition of air conditioning units and a heating water system to this project. this can be seen starting on page m1.0. a schedule of all the added equipment can be seen there. • this is a full hvac system with air conditio... see more
Valuation:
$20,000,000
Permit #:
BLD2019-54462 REV3
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
***(11/18/2020 r.w.) - addition to scope for unit 108: remove existing main water valves in patio. install new water valves in landscape area outside patio. install one 2 copper line and one 2 12 copper line (plumbing)*** exterior improvements to an existing apartment complex new flatwork and landscape in the courtyard and remodel of the community building plus bathrooms - 1193 sq ft ... see more
Valuation:
$2,500,000
Permit #:
CB19-0457
Status:
final
Fee:
$43,074
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
A 17 115 square foot tenant improvement to three floors of a commercial building for jewelry showrooms tenant offices and break rooms rev1 -owner revisions to third floor including subdivision of room 302 conversion of room 310 from storage to office added millwork and associated lighting and hvac modifications. added sunshade pockets in ceilings rev2-owner revisions to first floor se... see more
Valuation:
$11,500,000
Permit #:
BLD2023-00476
Status:
final
Fee:
$101,032
Permit Type:
Alteration
Building Type:
N/A
Rev5 - rfi 0082 street light foundation detail. construct 108, 000 sq ft 6 story building with a below grade parking structure 133, 490 sq ft new address 5407 stevens creek blvd onsite civil permit included
Valuation:
$20,000,000
Permit #:
BLD2019-54462-REV5
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Interior tenant improvement to existing commercial building involving new break room and cafe new meeting rooms and open office spaces and upgrades to meet ada requirements
Valuation:
$9,999,000
Permit #:
BLD2024-04149
Status:
triage
Fee:
$32,448
Permit Type:
Alteration
Building Type:
N/A
New rack storage in an existing storage area. the racks are seismically braced bolted to floor. addition (n) roof opening to install new smoke vent the fire sprinkler system will be upgraded per the recommendations in the attached report but this fire sprinkler work will be a separate fire permit submittal
Valuation:
$30,000
Permit #:
BLD23-68983
Status:
final
Fee:
$2,682
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
The purpose of this permit is to provide temporary exiting plan for arrillaga family sports center building while underground utility work is being completed at the adjacent construction site (arrillaga tennis center utilities permit dev24-0638). see narrative for more details
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
DEV24-2693
Status:
issued
Fee:
$1,960
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Def sub1- stair 3
Valuation:
$25,000,000
Permit #:
BLD2019-54462-DEF SUB 1
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Electrical work only 1. provide all lighting and lighting controls in support of the tenant improvement including all new interior lighting and controls to meet title t24 and design requirements. system integration with bos network. 2. refer to complete drawing and specific package for full scope of work. coordinate interelated requirements with all devisions for complete understandin... see more
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
2023 079538 CI
Status:
issued
Fee:
$432
Permit Type:
Office
Building Type:
N/A
1) demolish of an exisitng 14, 607 sq ft church 2) demolish an exisitng two story rectory building of 8, 965 sq ft and 580 sq ft patio cover 3) demolish an existing single story storage building of 1, 636 sq ft 4) demolish an exisiting shed of 465 sq ft 5) building new 17515 sq.ft church including ancillary functions 144 sq.ft bell tower 722 sq.ft field building 452 sq.ft mechanical y... see more
Valuation:
$20,360,798
Permit #:
2021 057791 CI
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Church
Building Type:
N/A
Construct 108, 000 sq ft 6 story building with a below grade parking structure 133, 490 sq ft new address 5407 stevens creek blvd onsite civil permit included rev7-car parking stackers
Valuation:
$25,000,000
Permit #:
BLD2019-54462
Status:
final
Fee:
$251,328
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
A 17 115 square foot tenant improvement to three floors of a commercial building for jewelry showrooms tenant offices and break rooms
Valuation:
$11,500,000
Permit #:
BPA2023-00373
Status:
filed
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Alteration
Building Type:
N/A
Grading permit - 161 churchill mall stanford ca actual project address. selective demolition of existing press box and softball stadium seating and dugouts to make way for a new facility to be constructed in the same location. new building pad landscaping and minor road improvements around the stadium itself
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
DEV23-3373
Status:
issued
Fee:
$32,545
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
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Verified License
| License # | 122847 |
| Status | Active |
| State | California |
| Type | General Building |
| Business Type | Corporation |
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| License # | 6073391 |
| Status | Active |
| Town | Woodside |
| Type | Contractor |
| Business Type | Corporation |
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113
BuildZoom Score
Bonded
| Bonded Agent | Indemnity Company Of California |
| Bond Value | $15,000 |
Insured
| Workers Comp Provider | Arch Indemnity Insurance Company |
630
Permits
- Building permit records show that Vance Brown Inc has worked on 630 permitted projects.
Vance Brown Inc Employees
AB
Allan Franklin Brown
Officer
BC
Brittany Chavez
Officer
LB
Loren K Brown
Officer
VI
Vance Brown, Inc
Owner