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BENTZ CRAIG CONSTRUCTION
General building contractor in Santa Monica, Los Angeles County. CA license #611286
B · General Building
- Licensed since
- 199135 years
- Entity
- Sole ownerSanta Monica, CA
- License bond
- $25,000On file
- Workers' comp
- ExemptNo employees reported
- Permits, 24 months
- 0Los Angeles permits
- Discipline
- NoneOn public record
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Permit activity
Source: City of Los Angeles permit records, as ofRecent permits
| Issued | Work | City | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 6, 2023 | Addition, single-family home or duplex | Los Angeles | Issued |
| Feb 10, 2014 | Addition, single-family home or duplex | Los Angeles | Finaled |
| Sep 10, 2013 | Addition, single-family home or duplex | Los Angeles | CofO Issued |
| Dec 19, 2012 | Addition, single-family home or duplex | Los Angeles | Issued |
| Jun 21, 2012 | HVAC, single-family home or duplex | Los Angeles | Issued |
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Source: CSLB public license data
- 1991License issued, B General BuildingIssued Jan 28, 1991. Sole owner.
- 2023License bond of $25,000 on fileCurrent bond effective Jan 1, 2023.
- NowExempt from workers' compThe contractor reported having no employees.
- NowLicense expiration on recordJan 31, 2027.
- NowNo disciplinary actionsNone on CSLB public record as of Feb 13, 2026.
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Questions about BENTZ CRAIG CONSTRUCTION
What work can BENTZ CRAIG CONSTRUCTION do with a B license?
CSLB records list B (General Building) on this license, so BENTZ CRAIG CONSTRUCTION can take general building work.
Does BENTZ CRAIG CONSTRUCTION have a contractor license bond?
Yes. CSLB records show a $25,000 contractor license bond on file as of Feb 13, 2026.
Does BENTZ CRAIG CONSTRUCTION carry workers' compensation?
CSLB records show BENTZ CRAIG CONSTRUCTION as exempt: the contractor reported having no employees. Ask again if they bring a crew.
How current is this information?
License, bond and comp data were last checked against CSLB on Feb 13, 2026, and permits come from City of Los Angeles records. We recheck it periodically.
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| License, classifications, bond | California Contractors State License Board | Verified Feb 13, 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Workers' compensation | CSLB workers' comp records | Verified Feb 13, 2026 |
| Permits | City of Los Angeles permit records | As of Nov 6, 2026 |