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Stearns J General Contractor

Stearns J General Contractor of Studio City holds California license 901437 (B General Building). The CSLB file dated Oct 30, 2026 lists it as active.1 It expires Aug 31, 2027.

Doing business as Stearns / Klein Properties.

Licensed 19 years, longer than 76% of 119 active Studio City general contractors.

Active

Stearns J General Contractor, Studio City

License
901437
Class
B General Building
Expires
Aug 31, 2027
Bond
$25,000
Workers' comp
Exempt

CSLB file dated Oct 30, 2026

From the CSLB file dated Oct 30, 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 Oct 30, 2026. Confirm with the board: CSLB license check

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

Bond
$25,000American Contractors Indemnity Company, from Aug 12, 2026, continuous
Liability insurance
Not in the CSLB fileCheck with the board
Workers' comp
Exemptfrom Sep 2, 2025

Who is on this license?

Officer
Shari E. StearnsSince Aug 3, 2007
Responsible managing officer, CEO and president
James A. StearnsSince Aug 3, 2007

What work does this license cover?

Issued Aug 3, 2007.

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 Studio City businesses hold B General Building?

General Contractors in Studio CityCalifornia 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 30, 2026)
  2. Contractors State License Board (CSLB)