General contractor Castro Valley, CA Sole Owner

J & A Construction

Active License #974834 B General Building · Castro Valley, CA

CSLB lists license #974834 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 American Casualty Company of Reading PA (policy to May 6, 2027).

CSLB license age: 14 yrs 3 mo; since Jul 10, 2012
Expires: Jul 31, 2028
Bond: $25,000 bond; American Contractors Indemnity Company
Workers' comp: American Casualty Company of Reading PA

3 city permits in 24 months · latest Sep 30, 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: Jul 10, 2012 CSLB license age: 14 yrs 3 mo as of the file date
Contractor bond: $25,000 bond American Contractors Indemnity Company, since Jan 1, 2023
Workers' comp: American Casualty Company of Reading PA May 6, 2026 to May 6, 2027 · WC file dated Oct 17, 2026
CSLB last updated this record: Jul 21, 2026

Owner of record

CSLB lists J & A Construction as the sole owner of license #974834.

What the permit record shows

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San Francisco permits (matched by license number)

3permits in 24 months

Residential: 3
Commercial: 0
Latest issued: Sep 30, 2026
Median permit value: $370,000

Permit descriptions that mention: Kitchen remodel (3), Bathroom remodel (3), Home addition (2)

Permits by declared value (3 with a value)

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

Latest permits (public permit numbers)

Permit	Issued	Type	Value
202604089102	Sep 30, 2026	Kitchen remodel	$610,000
202608056137	Aug 13, 2026	Kitchen remodel	$370,000
202605131205	May 13, 2026	Kitchen remodel	$50,000

Kitchen remodel · $610,000 · Sep 30, 2026 Permit #202604089102
Kitchen remodel · $370,000 · Aug 13, 2026 Permit #202608056137
Kitchen remodel · $50,000 · May 13, 2026 Permit #202605131205

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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 J & A Construction

Is J & A Construction licensed?

Yes. CSLB lists license #974834 (B, General Building) as active in its file dated Oct 16, 2026. It was first issued Jul 10, 2012 and expires Jul 31, 2028. Check the live record on CSLB before you sign.

What is the CSLB license number for J & A Construction?

CSLB lists J & A Construction under license #974834, class B, in Castro Valley, CA.

Is J & A Construction bonded and insured?

CSLB shows a $25,000 contractor bond with American Contractors Indemnity Company and workers' comp coverage through American Casualty Company of Reading PA (policy to May 6, 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.

Where can I see CSLB complaint and legal-action records for #974834?

On license #974834's page on CSLB. It lists any complaint disclosures and legal actions CSLB publishes for the license.

Where can I read reviews of J & A Construction?

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