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Western State Builders

Western State Builders of Escondido holds California license 1001538 (B General Building). The CSLB file dated Oct 28, 2026 lists it as active.1 It expires Feb 28, 2027.

Licensed 11 years, longer than 50% of 423 active Escondido general contractors.

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Western State Builders, Escondido

License
1001538
Class
B General Building
Expires
Feb 28, 2027
Bond
$25,000
Workers' comp
Exempt

CSLB file dated Oct 28, 2026

From the CSLB file dated Oct 28, 2026. Not a consumer report; check the board before you hire.

What bond, insurance and workers' comp are on file?

Bond
$25,000Western Surety Company, from May 9, 2026, continuous
Liability insurance
Not in the CSLB fileCheck with the board
Workers' comp
Exemptfrom Jan 28, 2025

What work does this license cover?

Issued Feb 25, 2015.

The workers' comp exemption means the holder told the CSLB it has no employees. If a crew works on your job, ask for a workers' comp certificate.

Which other Escondido businesses hold B General Building?

General Contractors in EscondidoCalifornia general contractors

What should you check before hiring?

What to ask before you hire

  1. Get the license number in writing. The name on the license should match the name on your contract and invoice.
  2. Check the class covers the job. A license for one trade doesn't cover another. California license classes
  3. Ask for a certificate of insurance sent to you by the insurance agent, not handed over by the contractor. How to read a COI
  4. Ask who will be on site. If a crew works on your property, ask for proof of workers' comp. An exemption on file means the contractor told the CSLB it has no employees.
  5. Put it in a written contract: license number, price, start date and payment schedule. Check the license again on the day you sign.

If the license is lapsed

  1. Don't sign or pay a deposit until the CSLB shows the license active again.
  2. Ask the contractor why. For a bond or insurance lapse, ask for proof that the new bond or policy was filed with the CSLB, then check again.
  3. If work has started, hold further payments, keep the contract, receipts and photos, and file a complaint with Contractors State License Board (CSLB).
  4. Check another contractor. California license lookup

Sources

  1. CSLB License Master (cslb.ca.gov, Oct 28, 2026)
  2. Contractors State License Board (CSLB)