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Ponder Environmental Services Inc
Ponder Environmental Services Inc of Benicia holds California license 928436 (A General Engineering, C13 Fencing, HAZ Hazardous Substance Removal Certification). The CSLB file dated Nov 1, 2026 lists it as active.1 It expires Feb 28, 2027.
Licensed 17 years, longer than 53% of 63 active Benicia general contractors.
Active
Ponder Environmental Services Inc, Benicia
- License
- 928436
- Class
- A General Engineering; C13 Fencing; HAZ Hazardous Substance Removal Certification
- Expires
- Feb 28, 2027
- Bond
- $25,000
- Workers' comp
- Insured to Apr 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?
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
- $25,000Western Surety Company, from Jan 1, 2023, continuous
- Liability insurance
- Not in the CSLB fileCheck with the board
- Workers' comp
- InsuredZurich American Insurance Company, from Apr 1, 2026, to Apr 1, 2027
Who is on this license?
- Officer
- Justin D. PonderSince May 6, 2014
- Officer
- Curtis R. FoxSince Aug 31, 2021
- Officer
- Samantha H. HoangSince Dec 1, 2021
- Responsible managing officer, CEO and president
- Jimmy D. PonderSince Feb 5, 2009
What work does this license cover?
Issued Feb 5, 2009.
- A General Engineering
- C13 Fencing
- HAZ Hazardous Substance Removal Certification
Which other Benicia businesses hold A General Engineering?
- Unico Mechanical CorpLicensed since 2006
- Bender CCP IncLicensed since 2008
- GSB / Obayashi JVLicensed since 2014
- Quanta Energy Services LLCLicensed since 2015
- American Civil Constructors West Coast LLCLicensed since 2016
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)