Creative Energy Corporation

Creative Energy Corporation of Richmond holds California license 398493 (A General Engineering, B General Building, D34). The CSLB file dated Nov 1, 2026 lists it as active.¹ It expires Jan 31, 2027.

Licensed 45 years, longer than 96% of 150 active Richmond general contractors.

Active

Creative Energy Corporation, Richmond

Board action on file.

License: 398493
Class: A General Engineering; B General Building; D34
Expires: Jan 31, 2027
Bond: $25,000
Workers' comp: Employee leasing to Jul 1, 2027

CSLB file dated Nov 1, 2026

From the CSLB file dated Nov 1, 2026. Not a consumer report; check the board before you hire.

Has the board taken action on this license?

Jan 30, 1980 — Disciplinary bond (issuance) — Ended Jan 26, 1983

From the CSLB file dated Nov 1, 2026. Confirm with the board. CSLB license check

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

Bond: $25,000American Contractors Indemnity Company, from Jan 1, 2023, continuous
Liability insurance: Not in the CSLB fileCheck with the board
Workers' comp: Employee leasingA I U Insurance Company, from Jul 1, 2026, to Jul 1, 2027

Who is on this license?

Responsible managing officer, CEO and president: John P. KastenSince Jan 20, 1983
Responsible managing employee: David G. KirleySince Apr 5, 2011

What work does this license cover?

Issued Jan 30, 1981.

Which other Richmond businesses hold A General Engineering?

Overaa C & CoLicensed since 1948
Scott Edward W Electric Co IncLicensed since 1960
Stich R V Construction IncLicensed since 1988
C Hammond ConstructionLicensed since 1988
Whiteside Construction CorporationLicensed since 1989

General Contractors in Richmond California general contractors

What should you check before hiring?

What to ask before you hire

Get the license number in writing. The name on the license should match the name on your contract and invoice.
Check the class covers the job. A license for one trade doesn't cover another. California license classes
Ask for a certificate of insurance sent to you by the insurance agent, not handed over by the contractor. How to read a COI
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.
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

Don't sign or pay a deposit until the CSLB shows the license active again.
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.
If work has started, hold further payments, keep the contract, receipts and photos, and file a complaint with Contractors State License Board (CSLB).
Check another contractor. California license lookup

Sources

CSLB License Master (cslb.ca.gov, Nov 1, 2026)
Contractors State License Board (CSLB)