Public Record · California Contractor

Is Matt Horton Construction licensed, insured & complaint-free in California?

As of August 22, 2026, Matt Horton Construction's California contractor license (CSLB #822599, classification B) carries the status "Contr Bond Susp", according to the California Contractors State License Board (CSLB).

Contractor record · CSLB #822599

Matt Horton Construction

General Building (B) · Jamestown, 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 August 22, 2026CSLB code: Contr Bond SuspVerify on CSLB
License #
CSLB #822599
Classification
B
General Building (B)
Years licensed
23
since August 8, 2003
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

HORTON MATTHEW JAMESSole Owner

Workers’ compensation · CSLB

Exempt
Effective
June 30, 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 #822599 on the official CSLB site. This page is current as of August 22, 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 #822599 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 Matt Horton Construction licensed in California?

The California Contractors State License Board (CSLB) lists Matt Horton Construction's license, CSLB #822599, with the status "Contr Bond Susp" as of August 22, 2026. A non-CLEAR status means the license is not in good standing; check the official CSLB record for the current detail.

Is Matt Horton Construction insured?

The California Contractors State License Board (CSLB) records Matt Horton Construction as workers'-comp exempt as of August 22, 2026 — typically a sole owner with no employees. An exemption is a filed declaration, not a lapse.

Does Matt Horton Construction have complaints or violations?

As of August 22, 2026, the California Contractors State License Board (CSLB) lists CSLB #822599 with the status "Contr Bond Susp". The details, including any underlying citation or judgment, are on the official CSLB record.

Who runs Matt Horton Construction?

The California Contractors State License Board (CSLB) lists Matt Horton Construction as a sole-owner or single-principal license (CSLB #822599). The named principal is shown in the personnel section below, as recorded by the CSLB.

Is Matt Horton Construction bonded?

The California Contractors State License Board (CSLB) shows the contractor's bond for CSLB #822599 as lapsed or cancelled as of August 22, 2026. Verify the current bond status on the official CSLB record.

How long has Matt Horton Construction been licensed?

The California Contractors State License Board (CSLB) shows CSLB #822599 was first issued on August 8, 2003, about 23 years ago.

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This record compiles California Contractors State License Board (CSLB) data — license, insurance, principals, and enforcement — that CSLB publishes across separate pages, current as of August 22, 2026. IsItLicensed is not affiliated with or endorsed by the CSLB or the State of California. Always verify against the official record.