General contractor San Anselmo, CA Sole Owner

Initial Construction

Active License #1000979 B General Building · San Anselmo, CA

CSLB lists license #1000979 as active in its file dated Oct 16, 2026. CSLB shows a $25,000 contractor bond with Business Alliance Insurance Company and a workers' comp exemption, which means it reports no employees.

CSLB license age: 11 yrs 8 mo; since Feb 7, 2015
Expires: Feb 28, 2027
Bond: $25,000 bond; Business Alliance Insurance Company
Workers' comp: Exempt: reports no employees

5 city permits in 24 months · latest Jan 15, 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: Sole Owner
Issued: Feb 7, 2015 CSLB license age: 11 yrs 8 mo as of the file date
Contractor bond: $25,000 bond Business Alliance Insurance Company, since Jan 1, 2023
Workers' comp: Exempt: reports no employees WC file dated Oct 17, 2026
CSLB last updated this record: Mar 3, 2025

Owner of record

CSLB lists Initial Construction as the sole owner of license #1000979.

What the permit record shows

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San Francisco permits (matched by license number)

5permits in 24 months

Residential: 5
Commercial: 0
Latest issued: Jan 15, 2026
Median permit value: $25,000

Permit descriptions that mention: Kitchen remodel (2), Bathroom remodel (2)

Permits by declared value (5 with a value)

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

Latest permits (public permit numbers)

Permit	Issued	Type	Value
202511260497	Jan 15, 2026	Over-the-counter alterations permit	$18,000
202511179806	Nov 17, 2025	Over-the-counter alterations permit
202409120641	Jun 18, 2025	Kitchen remodel	$1,010,000
202412136826	Feb 3, 2025	Over-the-counter alterations permit	$25,000
202501319449	Jan 31, 2025	Kitchen remodel	$75,000

Over-the-counter alterations permit · $18,000 · Jan 15, 2026 Permit #202511260497
Over-the-counter alterations permit · Nov 17, 2025 Permit #202511179806
Kitchen remodel · $1,010,000 · Jun 18, 2025 Permit #202409120641
Over-the-counter alterations permit · $25,000 · Feb 3, 2025 Permit #202412136826
Kitchen remodel · $75,000 · Jan 31, 2025 Permit #202501319449

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Source: DataSF building permits, checked Oct 18, 2026

Complaints and legal actions

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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).
Workers' comp exemption. Until 2028, a contractor with no employees can file an exemption, and this license shows one. CSLB workers' comp

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AG Construction

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4 bath · median permit value $64k · latest: bath, May 2026 (SF permits)

4 residential permits · licensed 17 yrs

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Active · B General Building · License #930085, expires Aug 31, 2027 · Bond $25,000 ✓ · Workers' comp: American Casualty Company of Reading PA, policy ends Feb 3, 2027 · Verify on CSLB

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Vista Knoll Construction Inc

Based in San Anselmo

3 permits (SF permits)

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Active · B General Building · License #779459, expires Oct 31, 2027 · Bond $25,000 ✓ · Workers' comp: Norguard Insurance Company, policy ends Jun 6, 2027 · Verify on CSLB

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Questions about Initial Construction

Is Initial Construction licensed?

Yes. CSLB lists license #1000979 (B, General Building) as active in its file dated Oct 16, 2026. It was first issued Feb 7, 2015 and expires Feb 28, 2027. Check the live record on CSLB before you sign.

What is the CSLB license number for Initial Construction?

CSLB lists Initial Construction under license #1000979, class B, in San Anselmo, CA.

Is Initial Construction bonded and insured?

CSLB shows a $25,000 contractor bond with Business Alliance Insurance Company and a workers' comp exemption, which means it reports no employees. Those are the bond and workers' comp records in CSLB's file dated Oct 16, 2026. Ask for its certificate of general liability insurance.

Where can I see CSLB complaint and legal-action records for #1000979?

On license #1000979's page on CSLB. It lists any complaint disclosures and legal actions CSLB publishes for the license.

Where can I read reviews of Initial Construction?

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