Updated: Apr 05, 2026
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3590 BROAD STREET SUITE 130, San Luis Obispo, CA, 93401
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Vellum Construction
Serving San Luis Obispo and the Central Coast since 2003, Vellum Inc. specializes in residential and commercial design-build projects. Founder Paul Abbott leads the firm, drawing on his background in architecture from Cal Poly and experience managing high-rise developments in San Francisco. Abbott’s upbringing in Palm Springs’ construction industry informs his approach to project management and collaboration. Vellum’s services encompass all phases of building, from conceptual design through construction management, including coordinating engineers, consultants, permitting, and field oversight. As the first design-build contractor in San Luis Obispo County to achieve LEED certification, Vellum integrates sustainable building practices and energy efficiency into projects. The company has been recognized with awards such as the “Award of Excellence” from So Cal Gas for producing highly efficient homes.
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Vellum Inc Contact Information
Phone Number: (805) 234-6233
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Address: 3590 BROAD STREET SUITE 130, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
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Vellum Inc San Luis Obispo
Quality
106
93rd percentile
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Vellum Inc has a BuildZoom score of 106, which places them above 93% of 336,931 contractors in California.
Activity
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7 projects
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2025 |
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1 project
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2024 |
Our building permit records indicate that Vellum Inc has worked on at least
8.0 projects over the past 2 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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4 projects
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New Constructions |
Analyzing permits over the last 4 years shows that Vellum Inc mostly works on
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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3 projects
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$100k-$250k |
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1 project
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$250k-$500k |
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1 project
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$500k-$1mil |
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2 projects
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$1mil+ |
The typical size of their permits is approximately $187,804. This graph shows the distribution of these job values.
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New 3 608 sq.ft. single family residence with 4 bedrooms 4 bathrooms an attached 745 sq.ft. 3 car garage 254 sq.ft of covered deck and 0 sq.ft. of roof deck on the second floor. the proposed improvements include 294 linear feet of retaining wall
Valuation:
$525,000
Permit #:
BLDG-0999-2025
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Interior remodel and addition to an existing single-family residence. the scope includes: converting the existing garage and utility room (664 sf) to conditioned space and the addition of a second story above (630 sf) conditioning the (60 sf) breezeway and adding 130 sf to the house footprint to connect to the new proposed (459 sf) garage. converting the existing porch (51 sf) to cond... see more
Valuation:
$225,000
Permit #:
BLDG-0962-2024
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Major grading (8866 cy 14% slope 3.22 acres) w/retaining wall (40 lf) for single family dwelling driveway and adu (sfd rbld2025-00252 adu rbld2025-00253)
Valuation:
$20,157
Permit #:
GRAD2025-00136
Status:
filed
Fee:
$4,321
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Residential new structure - accessory building
2025-07-30
Barn (2703 sf) w/carport (262 sf) w/electrical and plumbing w/minor grading (3838 cy 6.5% slope 0.95 acres)
Valuation:
$179,175
Permit #:
RBLD2025-00319
Status:
filed
Fee:
$4,355
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Residential addition alteration - single-family dwelling
2025-09-08
Bathroom remodel (296 sf) to single family dwelling
Valuation:
$44,658
Permit #:
RALT2025-00114
Status:
issued
Fee:
$1,798
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Minor grading (3838 cy 6.5% slope 0.95 acres) for rbld2025-00319
Valuation:
$7,676
Permit #:
GRAD2025-00188
Status:
filed
Fee:
$754
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Gas fireplace in master bedroom
Valuation:
$3,032
Permit #:
PMTR2018-01429
Status:
issued
Fee:
$336
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Gas fireplace in master bedroom
Valuation:
$3,032
Permit #:
PMTR2018-01429
Status:
issued
Fee:
$336
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Demolition of an existing residence and construction of a new two-story single-family residence.
Valuation:
$0
Permit #:
P11-000071
Status:
Admin Approval
Fee:
$493
Permit Type:
New Single Family...
Building Type:
N/A
Deck repair & stair addition
Valuation:
$15,000
Permit #:
B13-000714
Status:
Construction Permit
Fee:
$684
Permit Type:
Residential alter...
Building Type:
N/A
New single family residence w/garage
Valuation:
$385,513
Permit #:
B11-000064
Status:
Finaled
Fee:
$11,544
Permit Type:
Single family res...
Building Type:
N/A
Rough grading for new residence
Valuation:
$4,500
Permit #:
B11-000509
Status:
Finaled
Fee:
$54
Permit Type:
Residential grading
Building Type:
N/A
Detached barn w restroom (3 760 sf) w covered porch (466 sf) plumbing and electric utilities included w major grading (grad2025-00236) new septic system - traveling w single family dwelling (rbld2025-00380) and adu (rbld2025-00381)
Valuation:
$255,377
Permit #:
RBLD2025-00382
Status:
filed
Fee:
$5,511
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Residential new structure - accessory dwelling unit
2025-09-03
Accessory dwelling unit (850 sf) deck (452 sf) w major grading (grad2025-00236) and new septic system - traveling w single family dwelling (rbld2025-00380) and barn (rbld2025-00382)
Valuation:
$196,433
Permit #:
RBLD2025-00381
Status:
filed
Fee:
$3,716
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Residential new structure - single-family dwelling
2025-09-03
Single family dwelling (5 820 sf) deck (903 sf) and attached garage (1016 sf) w major grading (grad2025-00236) and new septic system - traveling w adu (rbld2025-00381) and barn (rbld2025-00382)
Valuation:
$1,167,583
Permit #:
RBLD2025-00380
Status:
filed
Fee:
$13,131
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Major grading (5700 cy 14% 2.1 ac) for single family dwelling (rbld2025-00380) adu (rbld2025-00381) and barn (rbld2025-00382). env fees paid on s000136l
Valuation:
$0
Permit #:
GRAD2025-00236
Status:
issued
Fee:
$5,238
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Residential new structure - single-family dwelling
2025-06-18
Single family dwelling (10 197 sf) w/attached garage (2 035 sf) w/covered porches (1 798 sf) includes/new septic system (major grading grad2025-00136)
Valuation:
$2,116,706
Permit #:
RBLD2025-00252
Status:
filed
Fee:
$19,210
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Septic system for rbld2025-00252
Valuation:
$25,264
Permit #:
OWTS2025-00131
Status:
filed
Fee:
$903
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
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Verified License
| License # | 944631 |
| Status | Active |
| State | California |
| Type | General Building |
| Business Type | Corporation |
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Inactive License
| License # | 850961 |
| Status | Inactive |
| State | California |
| Type | General Building |
| Business Type | Corporation |
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BuildZoom Score
Bonded
| Bonded Agent | Suretec Indemnity Company |
| Bond Value | $15,000 |
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| Workers Comp Provider | Workers' Compensation History |
11
Permits
- Building permit records show that Vellum Inc has worked on 11 permitted projects.
Vellum Inc Employees
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Paul James Abbott
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