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Nova Designs Builds Inc

Nova Designs Builds Inc of Napa holds California license 795693 (B General Building). The CSLB file dated Oct 29, 2026 lists it as active.1 It expires May 31, 2027.

Licensed 25 years, longer than 69% of 204 active Napa general contractors.

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Nova Designs Builds Inc, Napa

License
795693
Class
B General Building
Expires
May 31, 2027
Bond
$25,000
Workers' comp
Insured to Apr 11, 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
$25,000American Contractors Indemnity Company, from Nov 18, 2023, continuous
Liability insurance
Not in the CSLB fileCheck with the board
Workers' comp
InsuredOmaha National Casualty Company, from Apr 11, 2026, to Apr 11, 2027

Who is on this license?

Responsible managing officer, CEO and president
John E. SchraderSince May 30, 2001

What work does this license cover?

Issued May 30, 2001.

Which other Napa businesses hold B General Building?

General Contractors in NapaCalifornia 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)