Licenses, Bond and Insurance
California contractor license #920095 in General Building and Concrete, a contractor's bond, and workers' compensation coverage, all on file with the state and easy to check yourself.
Check us before you hire us
Anyone can print "licensed and insured" on a truck. In California, the claim can be checked in a couple of minutes on the Contractors State License Board website, and we would rather you check it than take our word for it. This page lists what we hold, what each credential means for you as a homeowner, and where to look it up.
L E Construction General Building Contractor Inc. has held its license since July 29, 2008. Owner José Luis Esparza is the qualifying individual, which means he is the person the state holds responsible for the company's work meeting code and license law.
At a glance
- License
- CSLB #920095
- Classifications
- B, C-8
- Active through
- June 30, 2028
- Bond
- $25,000
- Workers' comp
- State Fund
- BBB
- A+, since 2015
What we hold and what it means
CSLB License #920095
Issued July 29, 2008 to L E Construction General Building Contractor Inc. Active through June 30, 2028. Qualifying individual: José Luis Esparza.
B: General Building
The B classification covers projects that involve two or more unrelated building trades on a structure, which describes nearly every remodel and addition. It lets one contractor run the framing, plumbing, electrical, drywall and finish work under one contract.
C-8: Concrete
A separate specialty classification for concrete work: foundations, slabs, footings, patios and walkways. Holding it means the concrete on your job is under the same license as the rest of the work.
Contractor's bond
A $25,000 contractor's bond is on file with the CSLB. The bond is a source of recovery for homeowners and workers if a contractor violates license law, and the CSLB requires it to keep a license active.
Workers' compensation
Our workers' compensation policy is through the State Compensation Insurance Fund and is on file with the CSLB. It covers our crew if someone is hurt on your property, which keeps that cost from landing on you.
BBB accreditation
Accredited by the Better Business Bureau since February 2015, with an A+ rating. You can read our BBB profile through the link at the bottom of every page.
How to check our license yourself
Step 1: Open the CSLB license search
Go to the Contractors State License Board site and choose "Check a License." You can search by license number, business name or personal name.
Step 2: Enter 920095
The record shows the business name, the address on file, the issue and expiration dates, and the classifications (B and C-8).
Step 3: Check the bond and insurance
Scroll down to the bonding and workers' compensation sections. Both show the carrier, the policy or bond number and the dates they are in force.
Step 4: Look for complaints or actions
The record also lists any public legal actions or disciplinary history. If you see anything you want to ask about, ask us at the estimate.
Registered Earthquake Brace + Bolt contractor
LE Construction is registered with California's Earthquake Brace + Bolt program, which pays grants toward seismic retrofits of older raised-foundation houses. Homeowners who hire a contractor for an EBB retrofit have to pick one from the program's Contractor Directory, and the contractor needs a California A or B license. We meet both requirements, and we have taken clients through the program from registration to the grant payment.
Questions about our credentials?
Ask us at the estimate, or call (805) 921-0405. We will show you anything on this page in person.
License and insurance FAQs
What is a qualifying individual on a contractor license?
Every California contractor license names a qualifying individual, the person who passed the trade and law exams and who answers to the state for the company's work. On our license that is José Luis Esparza, the owner. Because he is also the person running your project, the responsibility on paper and the responsibility on site sit with the same person.
Does the $25,000 bond protect my whole project?
No, and it is worth knowing its limits. The contractor's bond is a fixed amount that can be claimed against when a contractor violates license law, and it is shared among all claims. It is a safeguard, not project insurance. Paying in line with work completed, as California law requires for home improvement contracts, is a better protection for a large job.
What happens if a worker without workers' comp gets hurt at my house?
If a contractor has employees and no workers' compensation, an injured worker may look to the homeowner for medical costs and lost wages. That is why the CSLB lists each contractor's workers' compensation status on the license record. Ours is current through the State Compensation Insurance Fund, and you can confirm it there.
Do you need a separate license to pour concrete?
A B general building contractor can include concrete as part of a larger building project. The C-8 Concrete classification lets us also take on concrete-only work, such as a driveway or a patio slab, as a project by itself. We hold both, so it does not matter whether the concrete is part of a remodel or the whole job.