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Canyon Design Build

Canyon Design Build of Oakland holds California license 285785 (B General Building). The CSLB file dated Oct 29, 2026 lists it as active.1 It expires May 31, 2027.

Doing business as FBC Corporation.

Licensed 53 years, longer than 98% of 485 active Oakland general contractors.

Active

Canyon Design Build, Oakland

License
285785
Class
B General Building
Expires
May 31, 2027
Bond
$25,000
Workers' comp
Insured to Oct 1, 2027

CSLB file dated Oct 29, 2026

From the CSLB file dated Oct 29, 2026. Not a consumer report; check the board before you hire.

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

Bond
$25,000Merchants Bonding Company (Mutual), from Oct 15, 2026, continuous
Liability insurance
Not in the CSLB fileCheck with the board
Workers' comp
InsuredCypress Insurance Company, from Oct 1, 2026, to Oct 1, 2027

Who is on this license?

Responsible managing officer, CEO and president
Christopher S. AvantSince Oct 31, 2007

What work does this license cover?

Issued Jul 1, 1973.

Which other Oakland businesses hold B General Building?

General Contractors in OaklandCalifornia 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 29, 2026)
  2. Contractors State License Board (CSLB)