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Is Choice INC licensed, insured & complaint-free in California?

The California Contractors State License Board (CSLB) lists Choice INC's contractor license (CSLB #1049198) with the status "Contr Bond Susp" as of June 27, 2026. The classification on record is B.

Contractor record · CSLB #1049198

Choice INC

General Building (B) · Oakland, 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.

As of June 27, 2026CSLB code: Contr Bond Susp · DISC Bond FiledVerify on CSLB
License #
CSLB #1049198
Classification
B
General Building (B)
Years licensed
7
since January 18, 2019
Contractor's bond
Lapsed
$25,000

Disciplinary bond on record · CSLB

The California Contractors State License Board (CSLB) lists disciplinary-bond case #2016000122 (Issuance), PLATTE RIVER INSURANCE COMPANY, $30,000, effective December 22, 2025.

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Bond suretywho to file a claim against
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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

MC CANDLESS JOHN PATRICKResponsible Managing Officer
CHOY PETER QI QIAOOfficer · Responsible Managing Officer/Chief Executive Officer/President

Workers’ compensation · CSLB

Exempt
Effective
January 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 #1049198 on the official CSLB site. This page is current as of June 27, 2026; the CSLB record is updated continuously.

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.

What classification B covers

CSLB #1049198 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 Choice INC licensed in California?

The California Contractors State License Board (CSLB) lists Choice INC's license, CSLB #1049198, with the status "Contr Bond Susp" as of June 27, 2026. A non-CLEAR status means the license is not in good standing; check the official CSLB record for the current detail.

Is Choice INC insured?

The California Contractors State License Board (CSLB) records Choice INC as workers'-comp exempt as of June 27, 2026 — typically a sole owner with no employees. An exemption is a filed declaration, not a lapse.

Does Choice INC have complaints or violations?

As of June 27, 2026, the California Contractors State License Board (CSLB) lists CSLB #1049198 with the status "Contr Bond Susp". The details, including any underlying citation or judgment, are on the official CSLB record.

Who runs Choice INC?

The California Contractors State License Board (CSLB) lists 2 principals on record for CSLB #1049198, shown by name and title in the personnel section below.

Is Choice INC bonded?

The California Contractors State License Board (CSLB) shows the contractor's bond for CSLB #1049198 as lapsed or cancelled as of June 27, 2026. Verify the current bond status on the official CSLB record.

How long has Choice INC been licensed?

The California Contractors State License Board (CSLB) shows CSLB #1049198 was first issued on January 18, 2019, about 7 years ago.

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