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Is H James Knuppe licensed, insured & complaint-free in California?

H James Knuppe has held an active California contractor license (CSLB #214462, B) for 63 years, with no open enforcement actions on record as of June 27, 2026, according to the California Contractors State License Board (CSLB).

Contractor record · CSLB #214462

H James Knuppe

General Building (B) · Castro Valley, CA
License Active

Active · no open actions

License status is CLEAR with no open enforcement actions on record, per the California Contractors State License Board (CSLB).

As of June 27, 2026CSLB code: CLEARVerify on CSLB
License #
CSLB #214462
Classification
B
General Building (B)
Years licensed
63
since January 3, 1963
Contractor's bond
Active
$25,000
The full dossierRedacted preview
Bond suretywho to file a claim against
Bond number
How to make a bond claim
What “Active · no open actions” means + what to ask
License expiration date
Registered business entity & contact
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Principals on record · CSLB

KNUPPE HERMAN JAMES JRSole Owner

Workers’ compensation · CSLB

Leasing Firm, Temp Agency, etc
Carrier
A I U INSURANCE COMPANY
Policy
WC063535503
Effective
July 1, 2025
Expires
July 1, 2026

What this record means

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 #214462 on the official CSLB site. This page is current as of June 27, 2026; the CSLB record is updated continuously.

What the contractor's bond covers

California requires most licensed contractors to carry a $25,000 contractor's bond. It can pay certain claims for license-law violations — it is not insurance for your project and is not a measure of work quality. The CSLB lists the surety and bond number.

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 #214462 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 H James Knuppe licensed in California?

Yes. As of June 27, 2026, the California Contractors State License Board (CSLB) lists H James Knuppe with an active contractor license, CSLB #214462 (classification B), in a CLEAR status.

Is H James Knuppe insured?

As of June 27, 2026, the California Contractors State License Board (CSLB) shows an active workers'-compensation policy on file for CSLB #214462. This covers workers' comp; it does not by itself confirm general-liability coverage, which the CSLB does not track.

Does H James Knuppe have complaints or violations?

As of June 27, 2026, the California Contractors State License Board (CSLB) shows no open enforcement actions, citations, or disciplinary bonds on record for CSLB #214462. The CSLB is the authoritative source for complaint history.

Who runs H James Knuppe?

The California Contractors State License Board (CSLB) lists H James Knuppe as a sole-owner or single-principal license (CSLB #214462). The named principal is shown in the personnel section below, as recorded by the CSLB.

Is H James Knuppe bonded?

As of June 27, 2026, the California Contractors State License Board (CSLB) shows an active contractor's bond on file for CSLB #214462. California requires a $25,000 contractor's bond; it protects against certain license-law violations, not a guarantee of work quality.

How long has H James Knuppe been licensed?

The California Contractors State License Board (CSLB) shows CSLB #214462 was first issued on January 3, 1963, about 63 years ago.

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