Updated: Feb 15, 2026
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12723 MADRONE FOREST DR, Nevada City, CA, 95959
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W Kenneth Porter Construction
W Kenneth Porter, 12723 Madrone Forest Dr, Nevada City, CA (Owned by: Walter Kenneth Porter) holds a General Building license according to the California license board.
Their BuildZoom score of 92 ranks in the top 32% of 336,931 California licensed contractors.
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Phone Number: (530) 913-3035
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Address: 12723 MADRONE FOREST DR, Nevada City, CA 95959
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Roof overlay with lifetime composition shingles. no ducting in attic. painting & plumbing work included. permit is good for two inspection. additional inspections are $140.36 each. final inspection required
Valuation:
$5,000
Permit #:
15001611
Status:
final
Fee:
$354
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
New detached metal carport 720 sf. no electrical or plumbing. this permit includes up to 2 inspections. additional inspections will be charged at the current rate. final inspection is required
Valuation:
$5,000
Permit #:
15002118
Status:
complete
Fee:
$1,055
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
New r-3 second dwelling single story sip home 1224 sf 2 bedrooms 1 1/2 bathroom with covered front porch 60 sf located to the north of the main dwelling with 13d fire sprinkler system. includes up to 9 site visits. additional inspection fee is $125.78 final inspection required
Valuation:
$180,000
Permit #:
11000595
Status:
complete
Fee:
$2,714
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Repair tree damaged portion of residence to include adding lvl floor joists addition sheer to 2 sides reroof damaged area repair trim and siding as needed. permit is good for three inspections. additional inspections are $125.78 each. final inspection required
Valuation:
$20,000
Permit #:
13000005
Status:
final
Fee:
$573
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Repair tree damaged detached garage. replace 6 trusses and 1 gable end truss. replace garage door header addition sheer to front and side. re-sheet and re-roof. repair trim and siding. permit is good for two inspections. additional inspections are $125.78 each. final inspection required
Valuation:
$20,000
Permit #:
13000006
Status:
complete
Fee:
$384
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Repairs to existing front entry deck of an r-3 single family dwelling. new attachment to the house new joists guard rails and deck surface boards. remove and replace siding on fron wall of residence. includes up to 2 site visits. $125.78 per additional site visit
Valuation:
$3,000
Permit #:
11001300
Status:
complete
Fee:
$517
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
New r-3 single family dwelling 1996 sf in the center of the parcel with an attached u-occ garage 784 sf. covered front porch rear porch and side porch 574 sf. 280 ft of new driveway to the garage
Valuation:
$400,000
Permit #:
08011174
Status:
complete
Fee:
$9,412
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Residential - with plan check - alteration or addition
2016-02-18
Existing 1000 sqft garage converted to 700 sqft living space - unit d; 300 sqft of garage space remains as un conditioned garage. conversion done without a permit subject to investigation fees
Valuation:
$12,000
Permit #:
14BLD-0027
Status:
final
Fee:
$12,267
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Work started without a permit: replace 8 each 11 ft floor joists under garage slab remove and replace trim and stone veneer on garage and front section of the house (water damaged)
Valuation:
$10,000
Permit #:
13BLD-0059
Status:
final
Fee:
$311
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
2/26/14 voided. expired 2006. not issued. plans recycled. residence 2458 garage below 752 cov deck 91 deck 443 plavada subdivision max grading & driveway
Valuation:
$0
Permit #:
05003049
Status:
VOID
Fee:
$4,131
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Residential
Single family dwellingr-3 living area = 3, 467 sqftu-1 garage area = 688 sqftcov porches deck = 377
Valuation:
$333,033
Permit #:
22745.06
Status:
DONE
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
New three bedroom standard septic system. mark navo picked up septic permit 06/11/2009
Valuation:
$0
Permit #:
08011182
Status:
Closed
Fee:
$650
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
New 3-bdrm single family dwelling w garage/covered porch
Valuation:
$163,355
Permit #:
B09-0342
Status:
complete
Fee:
$7,724
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Residence 2612 uncovered deck 874 covered deck 378 septic #05001316
Valuation:
$0
Permit #:
05001318
Status:
Closed
Fee:
$3,636
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Standard septic for res-see also pn 07-130-11
Valuation:
$0
Permit #:
05001316
Status:
Closed
Fee:
$544
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Residence/detached garage/cov & uncov decks/drw
Valuation:
$0
Permit #:
02077450
Status:
Closed
Fee:
$3,553
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
1000 sq ft office 186 sq ft cov dck
Valuation:
$0
Permit #:
04002905
Status:
Closed
Fee:
$1,179
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Cap fill system
Valuation:
$0
Permit #:
04002906
Status:
Open
Fee:
$511
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Replace residence
Valuation:
$0
Permit #:
02078257
Status:
Closed
Fee:
$997
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
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| License # | 790751 |
| Status | Active |
| State | California |
| Type | General Building |
| Business Type | Sole Ownership |
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| Bond Value | $15,000 |
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