Updated: Jul 07, 2026
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Address
1629 Main St, Redwood City, CA, 94063
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W. L. Butler Construction, Inc
In 1975, company founder William L. Butler started a small construction company based out of the back of his pick-up truck. Bill's innate ability to surround himself with people who share the same values has enabled W. L. Butler Construction, Inc. to experience phenomenal success and become a reputable, quality-focused, full-service company specializing Health Care, Educational, Financial Services, Automotive, Mixed-use, Retail, Offices, Industrial, Food Service and Non-Profits.
We are a full-service general contractor dedicated to project excellence and providing outstanding customer service. With offices throughout California, we proudly serve the Western Region of the United States. Additionally, we are registered/licensed in the states of Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Texas, Utah, Washington and Wyoming.
From BuildZoom: W. L. Butler Construction, Inc, 1629 Main St, Redwood City, CA (Owned by: Wilson Vicente Lopez) holds a General Building license and 10 other licenses according to the California license board.
Their BuildZoom score of 116 ranks in the top 2% of 336,931 California licensed contractors.
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W. L. Butler Construction, Inc Contact Information
Phone Number: (626) 899-7890
Address: 1629 Main St, Redwood City, CA 94063
W. L. Butler Construction, Inc Redwood City
Quality
116
98th percentile
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We generally recommend hiring a contractor with a score higher than 95.
W. L. Butler Construction, Inc has a BuildZoom score of 116, which places them above 98% of 336,931 contractors in California.
Activity
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40 projects
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2025 |
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39 projects
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2024 |
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36 projects
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2023 |
Our building permit records indicate that W. L. Butler Construction, Inc has worked on at least
115.0 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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26 projects
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Commercial Renovations |
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15 projects
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Home Additions |
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13 projects
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New Constructions |
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5 projects
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Fences |
Analyzing permits over the last 4 years shows that W. L. Butler Construction, Inc mostly works on
commercial renovation
and home addition
projects.
Pricing
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6 projects
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< $5k |
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12 projects
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$5k-$20k |
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7 projects
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$20k-$50k |
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12 projects
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$50k-$100k |
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8 projects
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$100k-$250k |
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7 projects
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$250k-$500k |
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10 projects
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$500k-$1mil |
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14 projects
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$1mil+ |
The typical size of their permits is approximately $190,200. This graph shows the distribution of these job values.
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W. L. Butler Construction, Inc Reviews
5 out of 5 stars, based on
2
reviews
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By BeltranOctober 2, 2015
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AnonymousMarch 16, 2015
I would highly recommend using W. L. Butler for any project. They are prepared to build whatever you can imagine.
Building Permits by W. L. Butler Construction, Inc
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8 178 sqft tenant improvement for costco work to include remodel of the optical office optical kiosk hearing aid center membership/returns counters and office within an existing costco warehouse mechanical electrical and plumbing under separate permits as per approved plans
Valuation:
$2,780,817
Permit #:
BLDC-2024-0235
Status:
issued
Fee:
$30,305
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
New store build-out: target shopping center - total sf 150 880 minus 54 425 sf of prebuilt area (to be demolished) for dev impact fee calculations only. fees assessed on 96 455 sf. installation of storefront systems interior partitions (bearing non-bearing) ceiling flooring doors finishes freezer cooler storage units rooftop equipment. structural electrical mechanical plumbing and ref... see more
Valuation:
$24,000,000
Permit #:
PMT24-00325
Status:
issued
Fee:
$924,345
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
As part of the electrical service upgrade to 4000 amp proposed to install electrical switchgear on new cip concrete pad. remove existing transformer and concrete pad. install a new 3'x5 pull box provide trenching for conduit from pull-box to switchgear
Valuation:
$500,000
Permit #:
BLD2025-00140
Status:
complete
Fee:
$14,100
Permit Type:
Other
Building Type:
N/A
1. demolition of existing pergola system and columns in front of tenant storefronts. 2. demolition of the entire existing theater building. 3. partial demolition of the existing shops l building. 4. demolition of the entire existing shops p1 building. 5. upgrading existing electrical service
Valuation:
$300,000
Permit #:
PMT23-02611
Status:
expired
Fee:
$3,677
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Addendum 3 - roof screens and sales area racking addendum 2 - as built changes to structural al sheets addendum 1 - freezer boxes er tenant improvement for 51 825 sqft of retail space. the scope shall include new interior walls new flooring and wall finishes throughout new display cases for general sales floor area tortilleria commercial kitchen island bar bakery meat-cremeria dining ... see more
Valuation:
$2,362,011
Permit #:
BD-CMBN-23-04791
Status:
final
Fee:
$49,476
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Demolish (e) 15 040 sq.ft. building - (n) asphalt striping lighting and landscaping. no new structures are being erected
Valuation:
$500,000
Permit #:
BCALT-25-0054
Status:
complete
Fee:
$19,648
Permit Type:
Site improvements
Building Type:
N/A
Install (4) (n) temporary trailers for admin officem employee breakdown optical doctor office and public member restrooms electrical and plumbing under separate permits as per approved plans
Valuation:
$150,000
Permit #:
BLDC-2025-0061
Status:
complete
Fee:
$3,477
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Demolish portion of (e) office & warehouse space with the following scope of work: a. remove 1 non-load bearing wall at warehouse 1. b. remove portion of office area non-load bearing walls and ceilings. remove lights and electrical wiring at associated areas rev 1 delta 1 -- added demolition of storage room at the south side of warehouse to scope
Valuation:
$25,000
Permit #:
BCDEMO-25-0001
Status:
final
Fee:
$2,052
Permit Type:
Complete
Building Type:
N/A
Addendum 2 - many misc. minor changes to reflect field conditions (see interior permit 23-04791) addendum1 - as built changes to structural sheets expedited - er modification to facade at main entrance and along the front of the building. scope shall also include any necessary site improvements at adjacent sidewalks around new facade - expedited (interior permit # bd-cmbn-23-04791)
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
BD-CMBN-23-04742
Status:
final
Fee:
$6,423
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Building - commercial building permit - tenant improvement
2025-01-02
Permit for tenant improvement. to (e) business costco to include demolition of (e) optical center & optical kiosk reconstruct (n) optical offices and optical sales which will include structural mechanical plumbing and electrical
Valuation:
$645,341
Permit #:
BC24-1033
Status:
final
Fee:
$6,767
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
[bld-24-00411] plan check to perform voluntary seismic strengthening of the lateral force resisting system as needed the wall anchorage system by improving the wall anchorage connections between the roof diaphragm and the supporting cmu walls and reinforcing the continuity of the roof diaphragm
Valuation:
$19,400,000
Permit #:
BPCH24-00142
Status:
complete
Fee:
$190
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Suite # 150 new tenant's office tenant improvement of 1 270-sq. ft. interior improvement only no calcs. ** issue certificate of occupancy ** scope of work: 1) construct new office new storage rooms and new utility room on the first story of the building. 2) includes new partitions doors ceilings lighting millwork and related m/e/p reconfiguration. ** 2/12/24 revision delta #1 to remov... see more
Valuation:
$200,000
Permit #:
2024 067900 CI
Status:
final
Fee:
$4,511
Permit Type:
Office
Building Type:
N/A
Addition of two solar canopies 50 -2 x 88 and 72 x 154 respectively additional improvements include ev charging stations and proposed utilities
Valuation:
$3,275,000
Permit #:
B202405008
Status:
issued
Fee:
$32,843
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Fire access plan for target store (this is in reference to correction requested under pmt24-02048 which is currently under plan check review)
Valuation:
$500,000
Permit #:
PMT24-02355
Status:
issued
Fee:
$915
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
1) restroom alteration for public family and team member restrooms with wall ceiling and finished floor (592 sq ft) 2) electrical lighting power and system replacement 3) replacement of all plumbing fixtures
Valuation:
$462,500
Permit #:
2023 078655 CI
Status:
issued
Fee:
$3,363
Permit Type:
Retail
Building Type:
N/A
Interior renovation and reconfiguration of a portion of the basement offices and storage areas at the hillsdale shopping center (1635 sf) - the building is currently classified as covered mall and will remain as such - new work will consist of offices a break room with kitchenette and a storage room - removal and installation of interior partitions ceilings doors & hardware floor fini... see more
Valuation:
$508,003
Permit #:
BD-2022-287356
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Electrical for 8 178 sqft tenant improvement for costco includes: (253) outlets (23) switches (82) fixtures (1) 225 amp sub panel (1) 200 amp sub panel (2) 100 amp sub panel (3) power poles ref: bldc-2024-0235
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
ELEC-2024-0117
Status:
issued
Fee:
$1,050
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
1) restroom alteration for public family and team member restrooms with wall ceiling and floor finished 2) electrical lighting power and system replacement 3) replacement of all plumbing fixtures
Valuation:
$537,150
Permit #:
2023 079780 CI
Status:
issued
Fee:
$3,255
Permit Type:
Retail
Building Type:
N/A
Epc - this request is being made to provide a reduced number of ev parking stalls with level 3 dcfc chargers at time of store construction in lieu of the code required number of future ev stalls
Valuation:
$250,000
Permit #:
AMR-2401619
Status:
approved
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
New building or addition commercial coach ground mount solar light pole standard electric vehicle ch
2025-12-05
This project includes the installation of a micro-grid system that includes a roof-mounted and vertical wall-mounted photo-voltaic (pv) array (3) linked battery energy storage system (bess) and (2) natural gas prime generators with a total of 850kw. this scope also includes the installation of canopy structures and charging stations for fleet and employee vehicles. this project is ass... see more
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
CBNC2025-00175
Status:
issued
Fee:
$38,950
Permit Type:
Misc. Structure w...
Building Type:
N/A
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Verified License
| License # | 1106436 |
| Status | Active |
| State | California |
| Type | General Building |
| Business Type | Corporation |
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| License # | 1058835 |
| Status | Active |
| State | California |
| Type | General Building |
| Business Type | Corporation |
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| License # | 409080 |
| Status | Active |
| State | California |
| Type | General Building |
| Business Type | Corporation |
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| License # | 355353 |
| Status | Active |
| State | California |
| Type | General Building |
| Business Type | Corporation |
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Verified License
| License # | 888577 |
| Status | Active |
| State | California |
| Type | General Building, Concrete |
| Business Type | Corporation |
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Inactive License
| License # | 355353 |
| Status | Inactive |
| City | Oceanside |
| Type | Contractor |
| Business Type | Corporation |
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Inactive License
| License # | 409080 |
| Status | Inactive |
| City | Butte County |
| Type | Contractor |
| Business Type | Corporation |
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Inactive License
| License # | 718766 |
| Status | Inactive |
| State | California |
| Type | General Building |
| Business Type | Corporation |
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Inactive License
| License # | 630803 |
| Status | Inactive |
| State | California |
| Type | General Building |
| Business Type | Corporation |
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Inactive License
| License # | 513890 |
| Status | Inactive |
| State | California |
| Type | General Building |
| Business Type | Corporation |
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Inactive License
| License # | 624099 |
| Status | Inactive |
| State | California |
| Type | General Building |
| Business Type | Corporation |
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116
BuildZoom Score
Bonded
| Bonded Agent | American Contractors Indemnity Company |
| Bond Value | $15,000 |
Insured
| Workers Comp Provider | Sentinel Insurance Company Ltd |
1.2K
Permits
- Building permit records show that W. L. Butler Construction, Inc has worked on 1185 permitted projects.
W. L. Butler Construction, Inc Employees
DE
Daniel Patrick Emery
General Partner
LW
Lin Wu
Sole Owner
LW
Lin Wu
Sole Owner
TW
Thomas Steven Wagner
General Partner
WL
William Lloyd
Sole Owner
WL
William Darrell Lamping
Owner
WL
William Hull Lindberg
Sole Owner
WL
William Lloyd
Sole Owner
WL
Wilson Vicente Lopez
Owner
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