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

As of June 27, 2026, WM Clifford Construction's California contractor license (CSLB #856614, classification B) carries the status "Contr Bond Susp", according to the California Contractors State License Board (CSLB).

Contractor record · CSLB #856614

WM Clifford Construction

General Building (B) · Modesto, 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 SuspVerify on CSLB
License #
CSLB #856614
Classification
B
General Building (B)
Years licensed
21
since March 29, 2005
Contractor's bond
Lapsed
$25,000
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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

CLIFFORD WILLIAM JOSEPH JRSole Owner

Workers’ compensation · CSLB

Exempt
Effective
June 15, 2025

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 #856614 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 #856614 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 WM Clifford Construction licensed in California?

The California Contractors State License Board (CSLB) lists WM Clifford Construction's license, CSLB #856614, 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 WM Clifford Construction insured?

The California Contractors State License Board (CSLB) records WM Clifford Construction 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 WM Clifford Construction have complaints or violations?

As of June 27, 2026, the California Contractors State License Board (CSLB) lists CSLB #856614 with the status "Contr Bond Susp". The details, including any underlying citation or judgment, are on the official CSLB record.

Who runs WM Clifford Construction?

The California Contractors State License Board (CSLB) lists WM Clifford Construction as a sole-owner or single-principal license (CSLB #856614). The named principal is shown in the personnel section below, as recorded by the CSLB.

Is WM Clifford Construction bonded?

The California Contractors State License Board (CSLB) shows the contractor's bond for CSLB #856614 as lapsed or cancelled as of June 27, 2026. Verify the current bond status on the official CSLB record.

How long has WM Clifford Construction been licensed?

The California Contractors State License Board (CSLB) shows CSLB #856614 was first issued on March 29, 2005, about 21 years ago.

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