General contractor San Francisco, CA Limited Liability

Cogent LLC

Active License #1150045 B General Building · San Francisco, CA

CSLB lists license #1150045 as active in its file dated Oct 16, 2026. CSLB shows a $25,000 contractor bond with Jet Insurance Company and workers' comp coverage through Berkshire Hathaway Direct Insurance Company (policy to Apr 15, 2027).

CSLB license age: 8 mo; since Feb 4, 2026
Expires: Feb 29, 2028
Bond: $25,000 bond; Jet Insurance Company
Workers' comp: Berkshire Hathaway Direct Insurance Company

2 city permits in 24 months · latest Jun 3, 2026 · mostly 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: Limited Liability
Issued: Feb 4, 2026 CSLB license age: 8 mo as of the file date
Contractor bond: $25,000 bond Jet Insurance Company, since Feb 3, 2026
Workers' comp: Berkshire Hathaway Direct Insurance Company Apr 15, 2026 to Apr 15, 2027 · WC file dated Oct 17, 2026
CSLB last updated this record: May 14, 2026

Personnel of record

Santre Chi LI Responsible Managing Member

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)

2permits in 24 months

Residential: 1
Commercial: 1
Latest issued: Jun 3, 2026
Median permit value: $564,000

Permit descriptions that mention: Bathroom remodel (1)

Permits by declared value (2 with a value)

Under $50k 1
$50k to $250k 0
$250k to $1M 0
Over $1M 1

Latest permits (public permit numbers)

Permit	Issued	Type	Value
202606032409	Jun 3, 2026	Bathroom remodel	$28,000
202601304949	Mar 27, 2026	Over-the-counter alterations permit	$1,100,000

Bathroom remodel · $28,000 · Jun 3, 2026 Permit #202606032409
Over-the-counter alterations permit · $1,100,000 · Mar 27, 2026 Permit #202601304949

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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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Workers' comp policy ends Nov 14, 2026. Ask for the renewal certificate.

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Questions about Cogent LLC

Is Cogent LLC licensed?

Yes. CSLB lists license #1150045 (B, General Building) as active in its file dated Oct 16, 2026. It was first issued Feb 4, 2026 and expires Feb 29, 2028. Check the live record on CSLB before you sign.

What is the CSLB license number for Cogent LLC?

CSLB lists Cogent LLC under license #1150045, class B, in San Francisco, CA.

Is Cogent LLC bonded and insured?

CSLB shows a $25,000 contractor bond with Jet Insurance Company and workers' comp coverage through Berkshire Hathaway Direct Insurance Company (policy to Apr 15, 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 Cogent LLC?

CSLB lists Santre Chi LI (Responsible Managing Member) 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 limited liability.

Where can I see CSLB complaint and legal-action records for #1150045?

On license #1150045's page on CSLB. It lists any complaint disclosures and legal actions CSLB publishes for the license.

Where can I read reviews of Cogent LLC?

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