Public Record · California Contractor

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

The California Contractors State License Board (CSLB) lists Townsend Construction's contractor license (CSLB #881571) with the status "Contr Bond Susp" as of August 11, 2026. The classification on record is B.

Contractor record · CSLB #881571

Townsend Construction

General Building (B) · Reno, 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 11, 2026CSLB code: Contr Bond SuspVerify on CSLB
License #
CSLB #881571
Classification
B
General Building (B)
Years licensed
20
since July 27, 2006
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

TOWNSEND MATTHEW CHRISTIENSole 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 #881571 on the official CSLB site. This page is current as of August 11, 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 #881571 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 Townsend Construction licensed in California?

The California Contractors State License Board (CSLB) lists Townsend Construction's license, CSLB #881571, with the status "Contr Bond Susp" as of August 11, 2026. A non-CLEAR status means the license is not in good standing; check the official CSLB record for the current detail.

Is Townsend Construction insured?

The California Contractors State License Board (CSLB) records Townsend Construction as workers'-comp exempt as of August 11, 2026 — typically a sole owner with no employees. An exemption is a filed declaration, not a lapse.

Does Townsend Construction have complaints or violations?

As of August 11, 2026, the California Contractors State License Board (CSLB) lists CSLB #881571 with the status "Contr Bond Susp". The details, including any underlying citation or judgment, are on the official CSLB record.

Who runs Townsend Construction?

The California Contractors State License Board (CSLB) lists Townsend Construction as a sole-owner or single-principal license (CSLB #881571). The named principal is shown in the personnel section below, as recorded by the CSLB.

Is Townsend Construction bonded?

The California Contractors State License Board (CSLB) shows the contractor's bond for CSLB #881571 as lapsed or cancelled as of August 11, 2026. Verify the current bond status on the official CSLB record.

How long has Townsend Construction been licensed?

The California Contractors State License Board (CSLB) shows CSLB #881571 was first issued on July 27, 2006, about 20 years ago.

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