General contractor San Francisco, CA Corporation

C H Burnham Inc

Active License #965331 B General Building · San Francisco, CA

CSLB lists license #965331 as active in its file dated Oct 16, 2026. CSLB shows a $25,000 contractor bond with Merchants Bonding Company (Mutual) and workers' comp coverage through Rochdale Insurance Company (policy to Sep 1, 2027).

CSLB license age: 15 yrs 1 mo; since Sep 8, 2011
Expires: Sep 30, 2027
Bond: $25,000 bond; Merchants Bonding Company (Mutual)
Workers' comp: Rochdale Insurance Company

15 city permits in 24 months · latest Oct 9, 2026 · mostly bathroom and kitchen work

CSLB records dated Oct 16, 2026 checked Oct 18, 2026 Verify live on CSLB

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License record

Status: Active CSLB status code: CLEAR
Class: B · General Building
Business type: Corporation
Issued: Sep 8, 2011 CSLB license age: 15 yrs 1 mo as of the file date
Contractor bond: $25,000 bond Merchants Bonding Company (Mutual), since Mar 22, 2023
Workers' comp: Rochdale Insurance Company Sep 1, 2026 to Sep 1, 2027 · WC file dated Oct 17, 2026
CSLB last updated this record: Sep 1, 2026

Personnel of record

Christopher Holmes Burnham Responsible Managing Officer/Chief Executive Officer/President

As listed in CSLB's personnel file dated Oct 17, 2026. Personnel of record qualify the license. The file does not show who owns the business.

What the permit record shows

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San Francisco permits (matched by license number)

15permits in 24 months

Residential: 14
Commercial: 1
Latest issued: Oct 9, 2026
Median permit value: $60,000

Permit descriptions that mention: Bathroom remodel (6), Kitchen remodel (4), Home addition (4), Whole-house remodel (1)

Permits by declared value (15 with a value)

Under $50k 7
$50k to $250k 5
$250k to $1M 3
Over $1M 0

Latest permits (public permit numbers)

Permit	Issued	Type	Value
202610099268	Oct 9, 2026	Over-the-counter alterations permit	$30,000
202607295720	Sep 25, 2026	Kitchen remodel	$110,000
202608186778	Sep 9, 2026	Bathroom remodel	$189,000
202607245504	Aug 12, 2026	Bathroom remodel	$150,000
202605181409	Jun 4, 2026	Over-the-counter alterations permit
202604290342	Jun 4, 2026	Bathroom remodel
202605060821	May 20, 2026	Kitchen remodel	$60,000
202407025677	Dec 9, 2025	Kitchen remodel	$713,000
202511189819	Nov 18, 2025	Over-the-counter alterations permit	$10,000
202507160920	Oct 9, 2025	Home addition	$356,000

Over-the-counter alterations permit · $30,000 · Oct 9, 2026 Permit #202610099268
Kitchen remodel · $110,000 · Sep 25, 2026 Permit #202607295720
Bathroom remodel · $189,000 · Sep 9, 2026 Permit #202608186778
Bathroom remodel · $150,000 · Aug 12, 2026 Permit #202607245504
Over-the-counter alterations permit · Jun 4, 2026 Permit #202605181409
Bathroom remodel · Jun 4, 2026 Permit #202604290342
Kitchen remodel · $60,000 · May 20, 2026 Permit #202605060821
Kitchen remodel · $713,000 · Dec 9, 2025 Permit #202407025677
Over-the-counter alterations permit · $10,000 · Nov 18, 2025 Permit #202511189819
Home addition · $356,000 · Oct 9, 2025 Permit #202507160920

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Complaints and legal actions

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Before you sign

Down payment. On a home improvement contract it can't exceed $1,000 or 10% of the price, whichever is less. B&P 7159.5
What this class covers. A B contractor's prime contract needs 2 or more unrelated trades (B&P 7057). B covers additions and structural work; a B-2 doesn't (CSLB class B-2).

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Questions about C H Burnham Inc

Is C H Burnham Inc licensed?

Yes. CSLB lists license #965331 (B, General Building) as active in its file dated Oct 16, 2026. It was first issued Sep 8, 2011 and expires Sep 30, 2027. Check the live record on CSLB before you sign.

What is the CSLB license number for C H Burnham Inc?

CSLB lists C H Burnham Inc under license #965331, class B, in San Francisco, CA.

Is C H Burnham Inc bonded and insured?

CSLB shows a $25,000 contractor bond with Merchants Bonding Company (Mutual) and workers' comp coverage through Rochdale Insurance Company (policy to Sep 1, 2027). Those are the bond and workers' comp records in CSLB's file dated Oct 16, 2026. Ask for its certificate of general liability insurance.

Who owns C H Burnham Inc?

CSLB lists Christopher Holmes Burnham (Responsible Managing Officer/Chief Executive Officer/President) as personnel of record. That file names the people who qualify the license. It does not show who owns the business. CSLB lists the business type as corporation.

Where can I see CSLB complaint and legal-action records for #965331?

On license #965331's page on CSLB. It lists any complaint disclosures and legal actions CSLB publishes for the license.

Where can I read reviews of C H Burnham Inc?

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