Hello, I would like to introduce myself, Ken Tufts and how and why I decided on the name Mastermind Builders.  “Mastermind” is a word that can be explained by the compound word “master” having the meaning of superior skill in a profession and “mind” as having intelligence and competence to complete the job successfully.  This is a trait that must be carried out not only by a sole leader as this word is usually used, but by others such as the plan designer, structural engineer, the lead carpenter, the concrete finisher journeyman, and or whoever is needed in order to have a quality result.

Mastermind Builders became licensed on January 1994.  I, Ken Tufts have served in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers active service and in the Reserves during the 1980’s.  In 1989, I graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Construction Management from Cal State Long Beach.  I worked on some interesting projects as a field/project engineer in the LA Metro Rail Tunneling Project and the San Antonio Flood Control Tunnel.  After that I worked as a scheduling and estimating consultant for a year and a half, then decided to apply and take the contractors exam in 1993.  I had an office in Gardena, California and worked in the South Bay, Palos Verdes Peninsula Area, and Long Beach and various other places in Southern California.  We worked for Caltrans, L.A. County, LAX and many residential projects.  Then in 1996, our family moved to Cypress, Orange County and have been working throughout Orange County while still working in Los Angeles County.  We worked for Westminster School District, a Kentucky Fried Chicken franchise, and along Highway 2 near Mount Wilson as subcontractors just to name a few along with many residential projects from room additions, patio, pool decks and so many other projects.

             
License and Insurance

California State License Number 683871
Classifications:  General Engineering - A
                                    General Building – B
                                    Concrete – C-8
                                    Masonry – C-29

We carry liability insurance with 1 million dollar coverage.

We carry workers compensation insurance from State Compensation Insurance Fund.

We are bonded by the Surety Bond of the Pacific.

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Their website is www.cslb.ca.gov  Mastermind Builders license number is 683871.

Work Philosophy

How we approach a project

Communication, teamwork, and on-site supervision of projects from beginning to end are the keys to our success and your happiness. All projects are carefully planned, scheduled and financially managed in order to complete each one on time and on budget. Our high standards of craftmanship combined with reliability and integrity, yield a continuous list of satisfied clients. Ken Tufts constantly stresses quality to all workers and checks the quality to ensure customer satisfaction. Furthermore, we clean up at the end of each job and each day. We encourage you to contact any of our past clients regarding their project experience.