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Real Estate Builders Inc
Real Estate Builders Inc of San Jose holds California license 843235 (A General Engineering, B General Building, C27 Landscaping). The CSLB file dated Nov 1, 2026 lists it as active.1 It expires Jan 31, 2027.
Licensed 22 years, longer than 80% of 1,418 active San Jose general contractors.
Active
Real Estate Builders Inc, San Jose
- License
- 843235
- Class
- A General Engineering; B General Building; C27 Landscaping
- Expires
- Jan 31, 2027
- Bond
- $25,000
- Workers' comp
- Exempt
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?
None in 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
- Exemptfrom Dec 10, 2024
Who is on this license?
- Officer
- Brean D. RifeSince Jan 24, 2005
- Officer
- Thien V. NguyenSince Jan 24, 2005
- Responsible managing officer, CEO and president
- Dang V. NguyenSince Jul 22, 2004
What work does this license cover?
Issued Jul 22, 2004. Reissued Jan 24, 2005.
- A General Engineering
- B General Building
- C27 Landscaping
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 San Jose businesses hold A General Engineering?
- Concrete ShellsLicensed since 2004
- Bond Pavement Solutions IncLicensed since 2004
- San Jose Water CompanyLicensed since 2004
- Lyons General Engineering IncLicensed since 2005
- Blue Sierra Concrete ConstructionLicensed since 2005
General Contractors in San JoseCalifornia 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)