Updated: May 17, 2026
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P O BOX 11144, Oakland, CA, 94611
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Advance Building Services Construction
Advance Building Services specializes in seismic retrofitting throughout Oakland and the greater Bay Area, offering services informed by more than three decades of industry experience. Since 1983, the company has focused on earthquake preparedness for residential and commercial properties, working closely with clients in neighborhoods such as Berkeley, Alameda, and Lafayette. The team provides in-depth consultations, complete with explanations of seismic terms, reference diagrams, and current earthquake preparedness information. Advance Building Services emphasizes client education to ensure homeowners and property managers are fully informed before any retrofitting project begins. Their extensive background includes collaboration and study with engineers, ensuring each project follows proven seismic safety methodologies. The firm maintains a client-focused approach, providing checklists, resource articles, and ongoing support throughout the retrofitting process.
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Phone Number: (510) 763-6933
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Address: P O BOX 11144, Oakland, CA 94611
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Advance Building Services Oakland
Quality
108
95th percentile
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Activity
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10 projects
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2025 |
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18 projects
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2024 |
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26 projects
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2023 |
Our building permit records indicate that Advance Building Services has worked on at least
54.0 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.
Pricing
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7 projects
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< $5k |
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31 projects
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$5k-$20k |
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14 projects
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$20k-$50k |
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1 project
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$50k-$100k |
The typical size of their permits is approximately $15,519. This graph shows the distribution of these job values.
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Building Permits by Advance Building Services
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***(engineered partial only - see plans - dd)*** voluntary seismic retrofit. install (15) 5/8 x 10 & 5/8"x 12 epoxy bolts (2) angle steel connectors (19) lineal feet 1/2 & 5/8 plywood (8) holdowns (28) seismic ties (1) hfx steel panel (bldg )
Valuation:
$21,535
Permit #:
B22-0323
Status:
final
Fee:
$1,338
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Voluntary sub-structural strengthening engineered for ebb grant. install 32) 5/8” x 10” & 12” epoxy bolts 2( angle steel connectors 8) angle steel plates 42l.f.) 1/2” plywood sheathing 20) holdowns – 79 seismic ties at floor joist 12 l.f.) transfer collector 1) hfx 6l.f.) 2 story foundation
Valuation:
$32,912
Permit #:
BISUB22-00363
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Seismic retrofit per plan set a for ebb grant in accordance with chapter a3 per an engineered plan (bldg)
Valuation:
$7,371
Permit #:
B25-0094
Status:
final
Fee:
$1,090
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Planset a (2008) seismic retrofit seismic retrofit per plan set a for ebb grant (non-engineered) (bld)
Valuation:
$7,521
Permit #:
B25-0017
Status:
final
Fee:
$1,091
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Voluntary seismic strengthening - install 39) 5/8” x 10” & 12” epoxy anchor bolts – 10) urfp10 – approx. 37 l.f.) 3/4” & 5/8” plywood – 4) holdowns – 130) seismic ties at floor joist – 2) horizontal holdowns – 25 l.f) transfer collector
Valuation:
$19,226
Permit #:
BIFD22-000272
Status:
final
Fee:
$776
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Foundation repair- install 39) 5/8” x 10” & 12” epoxy anchor bolts – 10) urfp10 – approx. 37 l.f.) 3/4” & 5/8” plywood – 4) holdowns – 130) seismic ties at floor joist – 2) horizontal holdowns – 25 l.f) transfer collector
Valuation:
$19,226
Permit #:
BISUB22-00025
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Voluntary seismic retrofit strengthening (non-engineered) install approx. 24 5/8” x10” & 12” epoxy anchor bolts – aprrox. 40 l.f) 1/2” plywood sheathing. (bldg)
Valuation:
$12,289
Permit #:
B24-0126
Status:
final
Fee:
$1,006
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Volutary sub-structural strengthing (plan set a) install 25) 5/8” x 10” & 12” epoxy bolts 5) ufp10 foundation plates – 6) angle sheet connectors– 115l.f.) 5/8” plywood sheathing – 18) holdowns – 112) seisic ties at floor joist – 7 l.f.) transfer collector
Valuation:
$28,591
Permit #:
BIAL21-014814
Status:
final
Fee:
$1,071
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Voluntary seismic retrofit. install 74 5/8 x 10 & 12 epoxy anchor bolts; 103 linear feet; 1/2 plywood sheathing; 74 seismic ties (building)
Valuation:
$17,014
Permit #:
B23-0086
Status:
final
Fee:
$1,320
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
***(12/15/2020 r.w.) - permit transferred from owner to contractor quake busters - division of advanced building services inc. loa and proof of id provided for transfer*** voluntary seismic retrofit in accordance with chapter a3 per engineered plans (building)
Valuation:
$3,200
Permit #:
B19-1110
Status:
final
Fee:
$985
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Seismic retrofit for the earthquake soft story program. qualifies for transfer tax rebate
Valuation:
$46,000
Permit #:
B2025-01366
Status:
issued
Fee:
$2,317
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Voluntary substructural strengthening install epoxy anchor bolts 77 l.f plywood sheathing and sesimic ties at josit (bldg) **plan set-a for ebb grant. (06/30/2022 j.c.)**
Valuation:
$14,822
Permit #:
B22-0128
Status:
final
Fee:
$1,189
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Install 8) 5/8” x 10” & 12” epoxy anchor bolts – 42) urfp10 – approx. 21 l.f.) 5/8” plywood – 4) holdowns – 202) seismic ties at floor joist – 10) horizontal holdowns
Valuation:
$24,157
Permit #:
BIFD22-000186
Status:
final
Fee:
$970
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Install 8) 5/8” x 10” & 12” epoxy anchor bolts – 42) urfp10 – approx. 21 l.f.) 5/8” plywood – 4) holdowns – 202) seismic ties at floor joist – 10) horizontal holdowns
Valuation:
$24,157
Permit #:
BISUB22-00022
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Voluntary sub-structurl strengthening. install (38) 5/8 x 10 & 12 epoxy bolts (12) ufp10 foundation plates. approx 741 lf 5/8 plywood sheathing (2) holdowns (112) seismic ties at floor joist 6.5 lf transfer collector
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
BIFD21-000193
Status:
final
Fee:
$842
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Voluntary seismic retrofit. install 54 5/8 10 and 12 epoxy bolts 8 lineal feet 5/8 plywood sheathing 2 holdowns 76 seismic ties 2 horizontal holdowns 1 cst metal strap
Valuation:
$11,675
Permit #:
BISUB22-02647
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Plan set a - voluntary seismic retrofit in accordance with cbc chapter a3 for the earthquake brace & bolt program. qualifies for transfer tax rebate. fire zone 2 property
Valuation:
$15,047
Permit #:
B2024-00132
Status:
issued
Fee:
$801
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Seismic retrofit work for ebb grant deadline is october 31st plan set a *** shared plans with voluntary strengthening*** seismic retrofit work for ebb grant in accordance with chapter a3 per an engineered plan
Valuation:
$6,864
Permit #:
B24-0557
Status:
issued
Fee:
$1,254
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Seismic retrofit for transfer tax rebate. install clips at sill and foundation anchor
Valuation:
$11,614
Permit #:
B2025-03146
Status:
issued
Fee:
$826
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Voluntary seismic retrofit. not for transfer tax rebate or earthquake brace and bolt
Valuation:
$15,277
Permit #:
B2023-02376
Status:
issued
Fee:
$811
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
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| License # | 438236 |
| Status | Active |
| State | California |
| Type | General Building |
| Business Type | Sole Ownership |
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| Bonded Agent | Old Republic Surety Company |
| Bond Value | $12,500 |
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| Workers Comp Provider | State Compensation Insurance Fund |
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Permits
- Building permit records show that Advance Building Services has worked on 1524 permitted projects.
Advance Building Services Employees
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Constance Ellen Lenoir
Officer
JL
James Charles Lenoir
Officer
JL
Jerome Victor Lenoir
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