Legal and compliance
License Information
Benitez Contractors operates as a licensed and insured California general contractor. This page explains how to verify that for yourself, which is something you should do for any contractor you are considering, including us.
How to verify a California contractor license
Go to the Contractors State License Board website and use the Check a License tool. You can search by license number, by business name or by personnel name. The record shows whether the license is active, what classifications it holds, the bond on file, workers compensation status, and any disclosable complaints or disciplinary actions. It takes about a minute and it is the single most useful check a homeowner can run.
What our license classification means
A B General Building classification permits a contractor to take on projects involving two or more unrelated building trades, which is what a remodel or an addition is. Specialty C classifications cover single trades such as electrical or plumbing. A general building contractor coordinates licensed specialty contractors for those portions of the work, which is exactly how a properly run remodel operates.
Bonding and insurance
California requires licensed contractors to carry a contractor license bond. A bond is not insurance for you; it is a limited fund that can be claimed against in specific circumstances. General liability insurance covers property damage and injury arising from the work, and workers compensation covers injury to workers on your property. Ask any contractor for a current certificate of insurance naming you, and verify it with the insurer rather than accepting a printout.
Our license number
Our CSLB license number is published in the site header and footer once confirmed for publication. If you are reading this and no number is shown, request it directly and we will provide it before you sign anything. Never rely on a license number that appears only in an advertisement; always verify it on the CSLB site yourself.
Why hiring unlicensed is a genuine risk
Beyond the obvious quality and recourse problems, an unlicensed worker injured on your property can be treated as your employee, which can expose you to liability that your homeowners policy may not cover. Unpermitted work by an unlicensed contractor also surfaces at resale and during insurance claims. The savings are almost never worth it.
Last reviewed August 2026.