General contractor San Francisco, CA Corporation

L C Builders Inc

Active License #978738 B General Building, C-36 Plumbing · San Francisco, CA

CSLB lists license #978738 as active in its file dated Oct 16, 2026. CSLB shows a $25,000 contractor bond with Atlantic Specialty Insurance Company and workers' comp coverage through Amtrust Insurance Company (policy to Jun 25, 2027).

CSLB license age: 13 yrs 11 mo; since Nov 15, 2012
Expires: Nov 30, 2026
Bond: $25,000 bond; Atlantic Specialty Insurance Company
Workers' comp: Amtrust Insurance Company

19 city permits in 24 months · latest Sep 16, 2026

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License record

Status: Active CSLB status code: CLEAR
Classes: B · General Building, C-36 · Plumbing
Business type: Corporation
Issued: Nov 15, 2012 CSLB license age: 13 yrs 11 mo as of the file date
Contractor bond: $25,000 bond Atlantic Specialty Insurance Company, since Sep 1, 2026
Workers' comp: Amtrust Insurance Company Jun 25, 2026 to Jun 25, 2027 · WC file dated Oct 17, 2026
CSLB last updated this record: Sep 22, 2026

Personnel of record

Curtis LI 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)

19permits in 24 months

Residential: 10
Commercial: 9
Latest issued: Sep 16, 2026
Median permit value: $21,000

Permit descriptions that mention: Tenant improvement (3), Kitchen remodel (2), Bathroom remodel (1), Retail build-out (1)

Permits by declared value (19 with a value)

Under $50k 12
$50k to $250k 4
$250k to $1M 3
Over $1M 0

Latest permits (public permit numbers)

Permit	Issued	Type	Value
202011189243	Sep 16, 2026	Kitchen remodel	$70,000
202603197929	Jul 15, 2026	Tenant improvement	$970,000
202605201587	Jun 17, 2026	Over-the-counter alterations permit	$10,000
202510248070	Apr 17, 2026	Tenant improvement	$98,000
202506279643	Apr 17, 2026	Over-the-counter alterations permit	$500,000
202604089123	Apr 8, 2026	Over-the-counter alterations permit	$21,000
202602105639	Feb 10, 2026	Over-the-counter alterations permit	$4,000
202602105638	Feb 10, 2026	Over-the-counter alterations permit	$5,000
202602105631	Feb 10, 2026	Over-the-counter alterations permit
202212087944	Feb 6, 2026	Additions, alterations or repairs	$20,000

Kitchen remodel · $70,000 · Sep 16, 2026 Permit #202011189243
Tenant improvement · $970,000 · Jul 15, 2026 Permit #202603197929
Over-the-counter alterations permit · $10,000 · Jun 17, 2026 Permit #202605201587
Tenant improvement · $98,000 · Apr 17, 2026 Permit #202510248070
Over-the-counter alterations permit · $500,000 · Apr 17, 2026 Permit #202506279643
Over-the-counter alterations permit · $21,000 · Apr 8, 2026 Permit #202604089123
Over-the-counter alterations permit · $4,000 · Feb 10, 2026 Permit #202602105639
Over-the-counter alterations permit · $5,000 · Feb 10, 2026 Permit #202602105638
Over-the-counter alterations permit · Feb 10, 2026 Permit #202602105631
Additions, alterations or repairs · $20,000 · Feb 6, 2026 Permit #202212087944

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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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C-36 Plumbing

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

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Questions about L C Builders Inc

Is L C Builders Inc licensed?

Yes. CSLB lists license #978738 (B, General Building; C-36, Plumbing) as active in its file dated Oct 16, 2026. It was first issued Nov 15, 2012 and expires Nov 30, 2026. Check the live record on CSLB before you sign.

What is the CSLB license number for L C Builders Inc?

CSLB lists L C Builders Inc under license #978738, class B, C-36, in San Francisco, CA.

Is L C Builders Inc bonded and insured?

CSLB shows a $25,000 contractor bond with Atlantic Specialty Insurance Company and workers' comp coverage through Amtrust Insurance Company (policy to Jun 25, 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 L C Builders Inc?

CSLB lists Curtis LI (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 #978738?

On license #978738's page on CSLB. It lists any complaint disclosures and legal actions CSLB publishes for the license.

Where can I read reviews of L C Builders Inc?

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