General contractor San Francisco, CA Corporation

CHL Construction Inc

Active License #960561 B General Building · San Francisco, CA

CSLB lists license #960561 as active in its file dated Oct 16, 2026. CSLB shows a $25,000 contractor bond with American Contractors Indemnity Company and workers' comp coverage through State Compensation Insurance Fund (policy to May 11, 2027).

CSLB license age: 15 yrs 5 mo; since May 3, 2011
Expires: Nov 30, 2027
Bond: $25,000 bond; American Contractors Indemnity Company
Workers' comp: State Compensation Insurance Fund

15 city permits in 24 months · latest Sep 8, 2026 · mostly kitchen and bathroom 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: May 3, 2011 CSLB license age: 15 yrs 5 mo as of the file date
Contractor bond: $25,000 bond American Contractors Indemnity Company, since Jan 1, 2023
Workers' comp: State Compensation Insurance Fund Dec 17, 2019 to May 11, 2027 · WC file dated Oct 17, 2026
CSLB last updated this record: Apr 17, 2026

Personnel of record

Bryan Bo-Ren HU 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: Sep 8, 2026
Median permit value: $58,000

Permit descriptions that mention: Kitchen remodel (9), Bathroom remodel (7), Home addition (1)

Permits by declared value (15 with a value)

Under $50k 7
$50k to $250k 6
$250k to $1M 2
Over $1M 0

Latest permits (public permit numbers)

Permit	Issued	Type	Value
202608267228	Sep 8, 2026	Kitchen remodel	$58,000
202606294131	Aug 5, 2026	Kitchen remodel	$695,000
202606183534	Jun 24, 2026	Over-the-counter alterations permit	$44,000
202606123149	Jun 22, 2026	Kitchen remodel	$175,000
202601304966	Feb 10, 2026	Kitchen remodel	$230,000
202601063291	Jan 7, 2026	Kitchen remodel	$48,000
202512172030	Dec 18, 2025	Kitchen remodel	$170,000
202510107218	Oct 10, 2025	Over-the-counter alterations permit
202508153154	Aug 19, 2025	Over-the-counter alterations permit	$1,000
202504255246	May 7, 2025	Bathroom remodel	$325,000

Kitchen remodel · $58,000 · Sep 8, 2026 Permit #202608267228
Kitchen remodel · $695,000 · Aug 5, 2026 Permit #202606294131
Over-the-counter alterations permit · $44,000 · Jun 24, 2026 Permit #202606183534
Kitchen remodel · $175,000 · Jun 22, 2026 Permit #202606123149
Kitchen remodel · $230,000 · Feb 10, 2026 Permit #202601304966
Kitchen remodel · $48,000 · Jan 7, 2026 Permit #202601063291
Kitchen remodel · $170,000 · Dec 18, 2025 Permit #202512172030
Over-the-counter alterations permit · Oct 10, 2025 Permit #202510107218
Over-the-counter alterations permit · $1,000 · Aug 19, 2025 Permit #202508153154
Bathroom remodel · $325,000 · May 7, 2025 Permit #202504255246

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Source: DataSF building permits, checked Oct 18, 2026

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 CHL Construction Inc

Is CHL Construction Inc licensed?

Yes. CSLB lists license #960561 (B, General Building) as active in its file dated Oct 16, 2026. It was first issued May 3, 2011 and expires Nov 30, 2027. Check the live record on CSLB before you sign.

What is the CSLB license number for CHL Construction Inc?

CSLB lists CHL Construction Inc under license #960561, class B, in San Francisco, CA.

Is CHL Construction Inc bonded and insured?

CSLB shows a $25,000 contractor bond with American Contractors Indemnity Company and workers' comp coverage through State Compensation Insurance Fund (policy to May 11, 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 CHL Construction Inc?

CSLB lists Bryan Bo-Ren HU (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 #960561?

On license #960561's page on CSLB. It lists any complaint disclosures and legal actions CSLB publishes for the license.

Where can I read reviews of CHL Construction Inc?

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