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Is Ricky Joe Fuston licensed, insured & complaint-free in California?

The California Contractors State License Board (CSLB) lists Ricky Joe Fuston's contractor license (CSLB #996991) with the status "Contr Bond Susp" as of June 27, 2026. The classification on record is C53.

Contractor record · CSLB #996991

Ricky Joe Fuston

Swimming Pool (C-53) · Murrieta, 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 #996991
Classification
C53
Swimming Pool (C-53)
Years licensed
11
since September 20, 2014
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

FUSTON RICKY JOESole Owner

Workers’ compensation · CSLB

Exempt
Effective
August 6, 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 #996991 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 C53 covers

CSLB #996991 is classified Swimming Pool (C-53). 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 Ricky Joe Fuston licensed in California?

The California Contractors State License Board (CSLB) lists Ricky Joe Fuston's license, CSLB #996991, 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 Ricky Joe Fuston insured?

The California Contractors State License Board (CSLB) records Ricky Joe Fuston 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 Ricky Joe Fuston have complaints or violations?

As of June 27, 2026, the California Contractors State License Board (CSLB) lists CSLB #996991 with the status "Contr Bond Susp". The details, including any underlying citation or judgment, are on the official CSLB record.

Who runs Ricky Joe Fuston?

The California Contractors State License Board (CSLB) lists Ricky Joe Fuston as a sole-owner or single-principal license (CSLB #996991). The named principal is shown in the personnel section below, as recorded by the CSLB.

Is Ricky Joe Fuston bonded?

The California Contractors State License Board (CSLB) shows the contractor's bond for CSLB #996991 as lapsed or cancelled as of June 27, 2026. Verify the current bond status on the official CSLB record.

How long has Ricky Joe Fuston been licensed?

The California Contractors State License Board (CSLB) shows CSLB #996991 was first issued on September 20, 2014, about 11 years ago.

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