General contractor San Francisco, CA Sole Owner

Kenneth Chiu

Active License #817869 B General Building · San Francisco, CA

CSLB lists license #817869 as active in its file dated Oct 16, 2026. CSLB shows a $25,000 contractor bond with Western Surety Company and a workers' comp exemption, which means it reports no employees.

CSLB license age: 23 yrs 7 mo; since Mar 6, 2003
Expires: Mar 31, 2027
Bond: $25,000 bond; Western Surety Company
Workers' comp: Exempt: reports no employees

38 city permits in 24 months · latest Oct 14, 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: Mar 6, 2003 CSLB license age: 23 yrs 7 mo as of the file date
Contractor bond: $25,000 bond Western Surety Company, since Mar 24, 2025
Workers' comp: Exempt: reports no employees WC file dated Oct 17, 2026
CSLB last updated this record: Mar 25, 2025

Owner of record

CSLB lists Kenneth Chiu as the sole owner of license #817869.

What the permit record shows

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San Francisco permits (matched by license number)

38permits in 24 months

Residential: 38
Commercial: 0
Latest issued: Oct 14, 2026
Median permit value: $32,000

Permit descriptions that mention: Kitchen remodel (19), Bathroom remodel (19)

Permits by declared value (38 with a value)

Under $50k 21
$50k to $250k 12
$250k to $1M 5
Over $1M 0

Latest permits (public permit numbers)

Permit	Issued	Type	Value
202610149450	Oct 14, 2026	Kitchen remodel	$6,000
202610149442	Oct 14, 2026	Kitchen remodel	$5,000
202609107909	Sep 14, 2026	Over-the-counter alterations permit
202607315872	Aug 4, 2026	Kitchen remodel	$380,000
202607295749	Aug 3, 2026	Over-the-counter alterations permit	$12,000
202607285696	Jul 28, 2026	Kitchen remodel	$49,000
202607285695	Jul 28, 2026	Over-the-counter alterations permit	$4,000
202604239999	Apr 27, 2026	Kitchen remodel	$298,000
202604159513	Apr 15, 2026	Over-the-counter alterations permit	$7,000
202603036880	Mar 5, 2026	Kitchen remodel	$298,000

Kitchen remodel · $6,000 · Oct 14, 2026 Permit #202610149450
Kitchen remodel · $5,000 · Oct 14, 2026 Permit #202610149442
Over-the-counter alterations permit · Sep 14, 2026 Permit #202609107909
Kitchen remodel · $380,000 · Aug 4, 2026 Permit #202607315872
Over-the-counter alterations permit · $12,000 · Aug 3, 2026 Permit #202607295749
Kitchen remodel · $49,000 · Jul 28, 2026 Permit #202607285696
Over-the-counter alterations permit · $4,000 · Jul 28, 2026 Permit #202607285695
Kitchen remodel · $298,000 · Apr 27, 2026 Permit #202604239999
Over-the-counter alterations permit · $7,000 · Apr 15, 2026 Permit #202604159513
Kitchen remodel · $298,000 · Mar 5, 2026 Permit #202603036880

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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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Questions about Kenneth Chiu

Is Kenneth Chiu licensed?

Yes. CSLB lists license #817869 (B, General Building) as active in its file dated Oct 16, 2026. It was first issued Mar 6, 2003 and expires Mar 31, 2027. Check the live record on CSLB before you sign.

What is the CSLB license number for Kenneth Chiu?

CSLB lists Kenneth Chiu under license #817869, class B, in San Francisco, CA.

Is Kenneth Chiu bonded and insured?

CSLB shows a $25,000 contractor bond with Western Surety 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 #817869?

On license #817869's page on CSLB. It lists any complaint disclosures and legal actions CSLB publishes for the license.

Where can I read reviews of Kenneth Chiu?

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