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Is Cardenas Construction licensed, insured & complaint-free in California?

The California Contractors State License Board (CSLB) lists Cardenas Construction's contractor license (CSLB #966838) with the status "Judgement Susp" as of August 31, 2026. The classification on record is B.

Contractor record · CSLB #966838

Cardenas Construction

General Building (B) · Sacramento, CA
Not Active

Not in good standing

This license is not active or in good standing, per the California Contractors State License Board (CSLB).

Why: Suspended over an unsatisfied judgment.

As of August 31, 2026CSLB code: Judgement SuspVerify on CSLB
License #
CSLB #966838
Classification
B
General Building (B)
Years licensed
14
since October 18, 2011
Contractor's bond
Active
$25,000
The full dossierRedacted preview
Bond suretywho to file a claim against
Bond number
How to make a bond claim
What “Not in good standing” means + what to ask
License expiration date
Registered business entity & contact
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Principals on record · CSLB

CARDENAS JOSE LUISSole Owner

Workers’ compensation · CSLB

Workers' Compensation Insurance
Carrier
AMERICAN CASUALTY COMPANY OF READING PA
Policy
7039262994
Effective
April 17, 2025
Expires
April 17, 2026

What this record means

What "Judgement Susp" means

This status means the CSLB does not list the license as CLEAR. The official CSLB record explains the specific reason and any steps to reinstatement.

How to verify this yourself

Every fact on this page comes from the California Contractors State License Board (CSLB). You can confirm it directly: look up CSLB license #966838 on the official CSLB site. This page is current as of August 31, 2026; the CSLB record is updated continuously.

What the contractor's bond covers

California requires most licensed contractors to carry a $25,000 contractor's bond. It can pay certain claims for license-law violations — it is not insurance for your project and is not a measure of work quality. The CSLB lists the surety and bond number.

What "workers'-comp exempt" means

A contractor with no employees can file a workers'-comp exemption with the CSLB. It is a normal, filed status — not a lapse — but it means there may be no workers'-comp coverage if the contractor brings on help. Confirm coverage before work that involves a crew.

What this record does and does not tell you

The California Contractors State License Board (CSLB) tracks license status, classification, bond, and workers'-comp. It does not rate work quality, track general-liability insurance, or collect customer reviews. Use it to confirm the license is real and in good standing, then check references and a written contract separately.

Common questions

Is Cardenas Construction licensed in California?

The California Contractors State License Board (CSLB) lists Cardenas Construction's license, CSLB #966838, with the status "Judgement Susp" as of August 31, 2026. A non-CLEAR status means the license is not in good standing; check the official CSLB record for the current detail.

Is Cardenas Construction insured?

The California Contractors State License Board (CSLB) records Cardenas Construction as workers'-comp exempt as of August 31, 2026 — typically a sole owner with no employees. An exemption is a filed declaration, not a lapse.

Does Cardenas Construction have complaints or violations?

As of August 31, 2026, the California Contractors State License Board (CSLB) lists CSLB #966838 with the status "Judgement Susp". The details, including any underlying citation or judgment, are on the official CSLB record.

Who runs Cardenas Construction?

The California Contractors State License Board (CSLB) lists Cardenas Construction as a sole-owner or single-principal license (CSLB #966838). The named principal is shown in the personnel section below, as recorded by the CSLB.

Is Cardenas Construction bonded?

As of August 31, 2026, the California Contractors State License Board (CSLB) shows an active contractor's bond on file for CSLB #966838. California requires a $25,000 contractor's bond; it protects against certain license-law violations, not a guarantee of work quality.

How long has Cardenas Construction been licensed?

The California Contractors State License Board (CSLB) shows CSLB #966838 was first issued on October 18, 2011, about 14 years ago.

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