General contractor San Francisco, CA Corporation

Shao Fat Construction Inc

Active License #858960 B General Building, C-10 Electrical · San Francisco, CA

CSLB lists license #858960 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 Oct 27, 2026).

CSLB license age: 21 yrs 4 mo; since May 17, 2005
Expires: Nov 30, 2026
Bond: $25,000 bond; American Contractors Indemnity Company
Workers' comp: American Casualty Company of Reading PA

20 city permits in 24 months · latest Oct 13, 2026 · mostly bathroom and kitchen work

Policy ends Oct 27, 2026. Ask for the renewal certificate if work runs past it.

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
Classes: B · General Building, C-10 · Electrical
Business type: Corporation
Issued: May 17, 2005 CSLB license age: 21 yrs 4 mo as of the file date
Contractor bond: $25,000 bond American Contractors Indemnity Company, since Oct 8, 2024
Workers' comp: American Casualty Company of Reading PA Oct 27, 2023 to Oct 27, 2026 · WC file dated Oct 17, 2026
CSLB last updated this record: Sep 22, 2026

Personnel of record

Tom Jian Xing Guan 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)

20permits in 24 months

Residential: 13
Commercial: 7
Latest issued: Oct 13, 2026
Median permit value: $14,000

Permit descriptions that mention: Bathroom remodel (6), Kitchen remodel (4), Tenant improvement (4), Retail build-out (2)

Permits by declared value (20 with a value)

Under $50k 12
$50k to $250k 8
$250k to $1M 0
Over $1M 0

Latest permits (public permit numbers)

Permit	Issued	Type	Value
202610069101	Oct 13, 2026	Over-the-counter alterations permit	$5,000
202610069098	Oct 6, 2026	Over-the-counter alterations permit	$3,000
202609178295	Sep 30, 2026	Over-the-counter alterations permit
202608196818	Aug 21, 2026	Bathroom remodel	$10,000
202607285704	Jul 28, 2026	Bathroom remodel	$12,000
202605191574	May 19, 2026	Kitchen remodel	$117,000
202602065492	Mar 6, 2026	Tenant improvement	$130,000
202602035120	Feb 3, 2026	Bathroom remodel	$54,000
202511149715	Jan 15, 2026	Over-the-counter alterations permit	$15,000
202511048934	Dec 5, 2025	Tenant improvement	$196,000

Over-the-counter alterations permit · $5,000 · Oct 13, 2026 Permit #202610069101
Over-the-counter alterations permit · $3,000 · Oct 6, 2026 Permit #202610069098
Over-the-counter alterations permit · Sep 30, 2026 Permit #202609178295
Bathroom remodel · $10,000 · Aug 21, 2026 Permit #202608196818
Bathroom remodel · $12,000 · Jul 28, 2026 Permit #202607285704
Kitchen remodel · $117,000 · May 19, 2026 Permit #202605191574
Tenant improvement · $130,000 · Mar 6, 2026 Permit #202602065492
Bathroom remodel · $54,000 · Feb 3, 2026 Permit #202602035120
Over-the-counter alterations permit · $15,000 · Jan 15, 2026 Permit #202511149715
Tenant improvement · $196,000 · Dec 5, 2025 Permit #202511048934

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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 Shao Fat Construction Inc

Is Shao Fat Construction Inc licensed?

Yes. CSLB lists license #858960 (B, General Building; C-10, Electrical) as active in its file dated Oct 16, 2026. It was first issued May 17, 2005 and expires Nov 30, 2026. Check the live record on CSLB before you sign.

What is the CSLB license number for Shao Fat Construction Inc?

CSLB lists Shao Fat Construction Inc under license #858960, class B, C-10, in San Francisco, CA.

Is Shao Fat Construction Inc 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 Oct 27, 2026). 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 Shao Fat Construction Inc?

CSLB lists Tom Jian Xing Guan (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 #858960?

On license #858960's page on CSLB. It lists any complaint disclosures and legal actions CSLB publishes for the license.

Where can I read reviews of Shao Fat Construction Inc?

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