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Is Josh Gates Construction & Fencing licensed, insured & complaint-free in California?

The California Contractors State License Board (CSLB) lists Josh Gates Construction & Fencing's contractor license (CSLB #976788) with the status "Contr Bond Susp" as of August 31, 2026. The classification on record is B.

Contractor record · CSLB #976788

Josh Gates Construction & Fencing

General Building (B) · Spreckels, 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 #976788
Classification
B
General Building (B)
Years licensed
13
since September 15, 2012
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
All 2 classifications held
Registered business entity & contact
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Principals on record · CSLB

GATES JOSHUA PAULSole Owner

Workers’ compensation · CSLB

Workers' Compensation Insurance
Carrier
PIE INSURANCE COMPANY (THE)
Policy
WCPI2812886000
Effective
August 14, 2025
Expires
August 14, 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 #976788 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 #976788 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 Josh Gates Construction & Fencing licensed in California?

The California Contractors State License Board (CSLB) lists Josh Gates Construction & Fencing's license, CSLB #976788, 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 Josh Gates Construction & Fencing insured?

The California Contractors State License Board (CSLB) shows the workers'-compensation policy for CSLB #976788 as lapsed or cancelled as of August 31, 2026. Verify the current status on the official CSLB record.

Does Josh Gates Construction & Fencing have complaints or violations?

As of August 31, 2026, the California Contractors State License Board (CSLB) lists CSLB #976788 with the status "Contr Bond Susp". The details, including any underlying citation or judgment, are on the official CSLB record.

Who runs Josh Gates Construction & Fencing?

The California Contractors State License Board (CSLB) lists Josh Gates Construction & Fencing as a sole-owner or single-principal license (CSLB #976788). The named principal is shown in the personnel section below, as recorded by the CSLB.

Is Josh Gates Construction & Fencing bonded?

The California Contractors State License Board (CSLB) shows the contractor's bond for CSLB #976788 as lapsed or cancelled as of August 31, 2026. Verify the current bond status on the official CSLB record.

How long has Josh Gates Construction & Fencing been licensed?

The California Contractors State License Board (CSLB) shows CSLB #976788 was first issued on September 15, 2012, about 13 years ago.

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