General contractor San Francisco, CA Corporation

Principal Builders Inc

Active License #829808 B General Building · San Francisco, CA

CSLB lists license #829808 as active in its file dated Oct 16, 2026. CSLB shows a $25,000 contractor bond with United States Fire Insurance Company and workers' comp coverage through Old Republic Insurance Company (policy to May 31, 2027).

CSLB license age: 22 yrs 9 mo; since Dec 29, 2003
Expires: Dec 31, 2027
Bond: $25,000 bond; United States Fire Insurance Company
Workers' comp: Old Republic Insurance Company

162 city permits in 24 months · latest Oct 16, 2026

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: Corporation
Issued: Dec 29, 2003 CSLB license age: 22 yrs 9 mo as of the file date
Contractor bond: $25,000 bond United States Fire Insurance Company, since Jan 1, 2023
Workers' comp: Old Republic Insurance Company May 31, 2026 to May 31, 2027 · WC file dated Oct 17, 2026
CSLB last updated this record: Jun 1, 2026

Personnel of record

Brandon John Jones 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)

162permits in 24 months

Residential: 0
Commercial: 162
Latest issued: Oct 16, 2026
Median permit value: $98,000

Permit descriptions that mention: Tenant improvement (36), Office build-out (17), Restaurant build-out (4)

Permits by declared value (162 with a value)

Under $50k 67
$50k to $250k 36
$250k to $1M 32
Over $1M 27

Latest permits (public permit numbers)

Permit	Issued	Type	Value
202610028988	Oct 16, 2026	Tenant improvement	$2,170,000
202609168233	Oct 14, 2026	Tenant improvement	$375,000
202610028956	Oct 9, 2026	Over-the-counter alterations permit	$1,000
202610028949	Oct 7, 2026	Over-the-counter alterations permit	$109,000
202610018898	Oct 7, 2026	Over-the-counter alterations permit	$300,000
202608317491	Oct 2, 2026	Over-the-counter alterations permit
202609248578	Sep 30, 2026	Over-the-counter alterations permit	$843,000
202608247039	Sep 30, 2026	Office build-out	$2,800,000
202608196842	Sep 29, 2026	Office build-out	$2,862,000
202609178279	Sep 25, 2026	Over-the-counter alterations permit	$599,000

Tenant improvement · $2,170,000 · Oct 16, 2026 Permit #202610028988
Tenant improvement · $375,000 · Oct 14, 2026 Permit #202609168233
Over-the-counter alterations permit · $1,000 · Oct 9, 2026 Permit #202610028956
Over-the-counter alterations permit · $109,000 · Oct 7, 2026 Permit #202610028949
Over-the-counter alterations permit · $300,000 · Oct 7, 2026 Permit #202610018898
Over-the-counter alterations permit · Oct 2, 2026 Permit #202608317491
Over-the-counter alterations permit · $843,000 · Sep 30, 2026 Permit #202609248578
Office build-out · $2,800,000 · Sep 30, 2026 Permit #202608247039
Office build-out · $2,862,000 · Sep 29, 2026 Permit #202608196842
Over-the-counter alterations permit · $599,000 · Sep 25, 2026 Permit #202609178279

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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 Principal Builders Inc

Is Principal Builders Inc licensed?

Yes. CSLB lists license #829808 (B, General Building) as active in its file dated Oct 16, 2026. It was first issued Dec 29, 2003 and expires Dec 31, 2027. Check the live record on CSLB before you sign.

What is the CSLB license number for Principal Builders Inc?

CSLB lists Principal Builders Inc under license #829808, class B, in San Francisco, CA.

Is Principal Builders Inc bonded and insured?

CSLB shows a $25,000 contractor bond with United States Fire Insurance Company and workers' comp coverage through Old Republic Insurance Company (policy to May 31, 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 Principal Builders Inc?

CSLB lists Brandon John Jones (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 #829808?

On license #829808's page on CSLB. It lists any complaint disclosures and legal actions CSLB publishes for the license.

Where can I read reviews of Principal Builders Inc?

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