Western Builders
Report verdict
Licensed & active (expires 2028-09-30) · No board discipline flag found in covered sources · 47 permits on file
88/100 HomeProFax Score — public-record factors only, not a rating of workmanship. How the score works Full report
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What this report checks
Score breakdown
| Factor | Points | Why |
|---|---|---|
| License status | 35/35 | Active license on file with a state board |
| Discipline & legal flags | 20/20 | No disciplinary flag on board record |
| Permit history | 20/20 | 47 permits on file |
| Reviews (BBB + HomeProFax) | 13/25 | No BBB rating on file and no approved HomeProFax reviews yet (neutral). External ratings are linked below, not stored |
A simple, transparent sum of public-record factors. How the score works. Not a rating of workmanship.
Source data as of: Report rebuilt from source files on 2026-10-19 · CSLB bond/workers' comp as of 2026-10-14 · most recent permit on file: 2021-07-15.
What we checked
| License | Checked | CA Sole Owner #428542 · active |
| Bond | Checked | $25,000 with WESTERN SURETY COMPANY · as of 2026-10-14 |
| Workers' comp | Checked | Exempt · as of 2026-10-14 |
| Years licensed | Checked | Licensed since 1982 |
| Business registration | Not available in CA | State business registry not loaded yet |
| Permits | Checked | 47 permits on record |
| Discipline | Checked | none on record |
| OSHA | Not checked yet | OSHA records not checked yet |
| Reviews & outside links | Not checked yet | No review lookup run yet |
| Contractor-provided | Not checked yet | Nothing provided by the contractor yet |
Public records as of their source dates. Board status is shown as reported by the board. Not a guarantee. Ask the contractor for their verified HomeProFax report.
Licenses
Licensed since 1982 (earliest original issue date on these state license records; not a business start date)
| License # | Type | Status | Issued | Expires | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA 428542 | Sole Owner (B) Workers' comp: Exempt; Contractor bond: $25000 (WESTERN SURETY COMPANY) | clear | 1982-09-20 | 2028-09-30 | State board |
Bond & workers' comp
| Contractor bond | $25,000 · WESTERN SURETY COMPANY · effective 2026-01-09 |
|---|---|
| Workers' comp | Exempt (no employees reported to CSLB) · effective 2026-09-21 |
Source: CSLB Public Data Portal (License Master), as of 2026-10-14. Verify current bond and insurance with CSLB and the insurer before you hire.
Building permits
| Date | Permit | Type | Address | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-07-15 | 202107144375 | otc alterations permit | 1222 Clayton St | $5,000 |
| 2021-06-30 | 202106303490 | otc alterations permit | 1222 Clayton St | $8,500 |
| 2021-05-12 | 202105120282 | additions alterations or repairs | 1239 17th St | $35,000 |
| 2021-02-02 | 202102023814 | additions alterations or repairs | 1239 17th St | $80,000 |
| 2020-12-02 | 202012020016 | otc alterations permit | 1239 17th St | $3,500 |
| 2020-02-13 | 202002134427 | otc alterations permit | 1239 17th St | $8,000 |
| 2019-11-25 | 201911258153 | otc alterations permit | 740 Great Hy | $5,000 |
| 2019-03-12 | 201903125020 | otc alterations permit | 231 Roosevelt Wy | $6,200 |
| 2019-03-12 | 201903125015 | otc alterations permit | 684 48th Av | $6,000 |
| 2018-01-19 | 201801199034 | otc alterations permit | 2401 45th Av | $9,200 |
| 2017-03-22 | 201703222019 | otc alterations permit | 1222 Clayton St | $1 |
| 2017-02-28 | 201702280342 | otc alterations permit | 1222 Clayton St | $8,000 |
| 2016-12-20 | 201612124738 | otc alterations permit | 2430 Fillmore St | $5,000 |
| 2016-10-28 | 201610190701 | otc alterations permit | 4521 17th St | $7,200 |
| 2016-08-30 | 201608296284 | otc alterations permit | 799 Oak St | $6,450 |
| 2016-07-11 | 201607081914 | otc alterations permit | 60 Parkridge Dr | $2,000 |
| 2016-05-05 | 201605026314 | otc alterations permit | 60 Parkridge Dr | $3,500 |
| 2015-11-30 | 201511303681 | additions alterations or repairs | 1239 17th St | $400,000 |
| 2015-09-22 | 201509167112 | otc alterations permit | 1141 Stockton St | $1,500 |
| 2014-12-15 | 201411191898 | otc alterations permit | 1141 Stockton St | $20,000 |
| 2014-08-04 | 201408042943 | otc alterations permit | 500 03rd St | $2,000 |
| 2014-04-22 | 201402269359 | otc alterations permit | 843 Stockton St | $4,500 |
| 2014-04-16 | 201404163356 | otc alterations permit | 3547 20th St | $550 |
| 2014-02-26 | 201402269351 | otc alterations permit | 601 Jackson St | $2,000 |
| 2013-11-21 | 201311212547 | additions alterations or repairs | 1239 17th St | $500,000 |
| 2011-10-26 | 201110267679 | otc alterations permit | 421 Leavenworth St | $2,500 |
| 2010-05-14 | 201005142491 | otc alterations permit | 1239 17th St | $1 |
| 2010-05-05 | 201005041736 | otc alterations permit | 105 Missouri St | $5,000 |
| 2010-02-18 | 201002176669 | otc alterations permit | 3731 16th St | $1,350 |
| 2009-12-15 | 200912153236 | otc alterations permit | 1239 17th St | $1 |
| 2009-12-15 | 200912153240 | otc alterations permit | 1239 17th St | $1 |
| 2008-04-03 | 200804038689 | otc alterations permit | 7615 Geary Bl | $550 |
| 2007-03-07 | 200703075675 | otc alterations permit | 1868 48th Av | $28,000 |
| 2006-06-28 | 200606285251 | otc alterations permit | 684 48th Av | $3,200 |
| 2005-09-28 | 200509284118 | otc alterations permit | 1126 Bush St | $12,500 |
| 2005-08-10 | 200508109876 | otc alterations permit | 1126 Bush St | $750 |
| 2005-05-24 | 200505243244 | otc alterations permit | 156 Missouri St | $19,800 |
| 2005-05-24 | 200505243249 | otc alterations permit | 250 Clay St | $1,700 |
| 2004-07-30 | 200406156420 | additions alterations or repairs | 143 Lexington St | $2,500 |
| 2004-06-03 | 200406035516 | otc alterations permit | 1295 47th Av | $1,350 |
| 2004-03-11 | 200403118420 | demolitions | 833 Bryant St | — |
| 2003-07-21 | 200306308427 | additions alterations or repairs | 1230 Clay St | $4,500 |
| 2003-04-21 | 200304212723 | otc alterations permit | 311 Christopher Dr | $6,000 |
| 2002-08-30 | 200208305317 | otc alterations permit | 2340 Pacific Av | $425 |
| 2001-01-25 | 200101250636 | otc alterations permit | 2036 Green St | $1,200 |
| 2000-06-09 | 200006092241 | otc alterations permit | 1239 17th St | $3,500 |
| 2000-05-24 | 200005240888 | otc alterations permit | 1239 17th St | $5,500 |
Source: DataSF (Building Permits + Building Permits Contacts)
Source: DataSF, City and County of San Francisco (Building Permits; Building Permits Contacts).
Discipline, complaints & legal
No board discipline or complaints found in our current sources. Federal court search (CourtListener): no state-consistent possible match in our last sample run, or not yet run for this contractor.
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Western Builders · General Building Contractor
San Jose, CA
License on file: CA ••••8542
Sources for this report
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