Public Record · California Contractor

Is Charles John Schaeffer licensed, insured & complaint-free in California?

The California Contractors State License Board (CSLB) lists Charles John Schaeffer's contractor license (CSLB #313071) with the status "Contr Bond Susp" as of August 31, 2026. The classification on record is B.

Contractor record · CSLB #313071

Charles John Schaeffer

General Building (B) · Bakersfield, 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 a contractor's bond issue; also flagged: WC Susp Pending.

As of August 31, 2026CSLB code: Contr Bond Susp · WC Susp PendingVerify on CSLB
License #
CSLB #313071
Classification
B
General Building (B)
Years licensed
50
since November 28, 1975
Contractor's bond
Lapsed
$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

SCHAEFFER CHARLES JOHNSole Owner

Workers’ compensation · CSLB

Workers' Compensation Insurance
Carrier
CLEAR SPRING PROPERTY AND CASUALTY COMPANY
Policy
CWC02416401
Effective
August 2, 2025
Expires
August 2, 2026

What this record means

What "Contr Bond Susp" means

A bond-related suspension means the CSLB records an issue with a required bond on file. The license is not in good standing until it is resolved. The CSLB record shows the current detail and any path 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 #313071 on the official CSLB site. This page is current as of August 31, 2026; the CSLB record is updated continuously.

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.

What classification B covers

CSLB #313071 is classified General Building (B). A California contractor is licensed only for the classifications on record; work outside them may fall outside the license. The full classification list is on the official CSLB record.

Common questions

Is Charles John Schaeffer licensed in California?

The California Contractors State License Board (CSLB) lists Charles John Schaeffer's license, CSLB #313071, with the status "Contr Bond 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 Charles John Schaeffer insured?

The California Contractors State License Board (CSLB) shows the workers'-compensation policy for CSLB #313071 as lapsed or cancelled as of August 31, 2026. Verify the current status on the official CSLB record.

Does Charles John Schaeffer have complaints or violations?

As of August 31, 2026, the California Contractors State License Board (CSLB) lists CSLB #313071 with the status "Contr Bond Susp". The details, including any underlying citation or judgment, are on the official CSLB record.

Who runs Charles John Schaeffer?

The California Contractors State License Board (CSLB) lists Charles John Schaeffer as a sole-owner or single-principal license (CSLB #313071). The named principal is shown in the personnel section below, as recorded by the CSLB.

Is Charles John Schaeffer bonded?

The California Contractors State License Board (CSLB) shows the contractor's bond for CSLB #313071 as lapsed or cancelled as of August 31, 2026. Verify the current bond status on the official CSLB record.

How long has Charles John Schaeffer been licensed?

The California Contractors State License Board (CSLB) shows CSLB #313071 was first issued on November 28, 1975, about 50 years ago.

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