PLACERVILLE · HOME BASE
Construction and repair in Placerville.
Structural work, decks, exteriors, additions and ADUs.
WORK WE TAKE ON
Repair, remodel or build.
CCI is based in Placerville. Choose the service that describes your project.
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Structural repairs
Beams, load-bearing walls and framing. Dry rot and termite damage.
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Decks and patio covers
New decks, deck repairs and patio covers for your outdoor space.
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Siding and windows
Siding and window replacement, with damaged framing included in scope discussions.
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Additions and ADUs
Additions, detached ADUs and new construction for more living space.
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CORRIDOR CUSTOMER VOICE
From a CCI customer
“Excellent quality, great crew, fantastic communication.”
Julie M. · HomeAdvisor ·
Planning your Placerville project.
Do I need a permit to replace a load-bearing beam in Placerville?
Yes. Replacing a load-bearing beam needs a building permit in Placerville. Inside city limits the City of Placerville issues it; in the unincorporated areas that share a Placerville mailing address (Diamond Springs, Pleasant Valley, the Apple Hill side), it’s El Dorado County. We’ll confirm the jurisdiction and who handles design, engineering and permits for your project.
How much does dry rot repair cost in Placerville?
It depends on how far the rot runs behind the surface. Extent, access, and whether engineering is needed are what move the number. Pricing is per project and set in the estimate. How we scope it: structural beam & dry rot repair.
My home is in the older downtown area. Does that change the work?
If your home predates 1978, yes. Federal lead-safe work rules apply, and CCI Builders is EPA Lead-Safe Certified. And inside Placerville’s historic districts, exterior alterations need planning-commission approval before a permit issues (City Code §10-4-10), sequencing we build into the schedule.
How soon can you look at my project?
CCI is based in Placerville. Expect a quick response during business hours, 9–5. Contact us to discuss the work and arrange the next step.
Do foothill homes really get more dry rot and termites?
Not more than the valley. Dry rot follows moisture and ventilation, not elevation. In Jon’s experience the foothills actually drain better: “What happens in the valley is you get a lot of flat land” where drainage and crawl-space ventilation suffer. What Placerville’s older housing does have is wood meeting weather, and code treats decay and termite protection as a requirement, not a judgment call: CRC R304 and R305 (2025 California Residential Code) govern repaired wood.
What are the deck rules in a fire hazard zone?
They apply to most of Placerville. The 2025 CAL FIRE maps put the city and surrounding 95667 in High to Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones. There, the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code (Title 24, Part 7, formerly CRC R337/CBC 7A) sets ignition-resistant material requirements for decks and siding. We check your parcel’s exact zone during the estimate.
