Construction Contractor FAQ: Common Questions About Roofing, Solar, and Remodeling in Southern California

Dutchmen Construction holds three California contractor licenses under CSLB License #1070131: Class B (General Building Contractor), Class C-39 (Roofing), and Class C-10 (Electrical). Holding all three under one company means roofing, solar, and electrical work can be managed entirely in-house without handing off scopes to separate subcontractors. This reduces coordination gaps, keeps accountability in one place, and ensures every phase of the project meets California code standards from start to finish.

Yes. The company works across both segments. Roughly 60 percent of projects are residential, including homeowners, high-end remodels, and ADU work. The remaining 40 percent is commercial, covering office build-outs, tenant improvements, property management clients, and agricultural operations such as dairy farms. Typical project costs range from $1,000 to $125,000 depending on scope, so both smaller repairs and larger full-scope builds fall within the firm's normal range of work.

Dutchmen Construction provides roof inspections, installation, replacement, reroofing, re-covering, sealing, waterproofing, and gutter installation and repair. Material options include asphalt shingle, metal, composition, tile, and flat roof systems. The company is also equipped to handle solar roof and shingle repair. CertainTeed certifications and warranties are used as a quality benchmark on applicable roofing projects. Note that clay tile is not a service area offered by this firm.

The company installs grid-tied, off-grid, and ground-mounted solar systems for both residential and commercial clients. Agricultural solar systems are also available, tied to the firm's roots in the San Jacinto farming community. Additional solar services include solar electric and PV installation and repair, panel cleaning and maintenance, solar EV charging system installation, and battery storage solutions for home backup and tier shaving. The solar process includes a dedicated Permission to Operate phase following site inspections.

Southern California's dry climate means dust, pollen, and particulate buildup can accumulate on panels relatively quickly, reducing energy output over time. The exact frequency depends on your specific location and surrounding environment. Areas with more agricultural dust or proximity to high-traffic roads may need more frequent attention than coastal locations. Regular cleaning and maintenance is a confirmed service offered by Dutchmen Construction, and routine upkeep helps protect the system's performance over time.

These terms are often used interchangeably, but Dutchmen Construction focuses its commercial remodeling work on leased spaces, helping property owners and tenants get spaces move-in ready. This includes full office build-outs, upgrades, and interior work such as flooring, paint, cabinetry, countertops, and lighting. The firm has established commercial partnerships with property management companies, which reflects its experience handling complex, multi-phase commercial scopes with code-compliant results and minimal downtime.

Working with an unlicensed contractor puts you at risk for code violations, failed inspections, and potential liability if something goes wrong on your property. Dutchmen Construction holds active California licenses covering general contracting, roofing, and electrical, and operates with a firm no-corner-cutting standard. President Taylor Boersma brings 20 years of hands-on field experience, and the broader Boersma family carries over 30 years of collective expertise in electrical and construction trades. That combination of licensing, experience, and accountability is what separates a properly executed project from one that creates problems down the road.