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Licenses & Insurance

Insured, covered, and licensed for the jurisdictions we work — with license and certificate details available on request.

Insured & Licensed to Work in California

AlderStone Remodel carries general liability insurance and workers' compensation coverage, and we are licensed by the California Contractors State License Board (CSLB) — the state agency that licenses and regulates every contractor in California. We hold and maintain the CSLB license required for the work we perform.

We pull the correct permits for your address, build to current code, and provide our insurance certificates and applicable license details on request before any project begins. We would rather you verify our credentials than take our word for it.

Our Credentials

General Liability Insurance

We carry general liability insurance that protects your property against covered accidents and damage while our crews are working on your home. A current certificate of insurance is available on request before your project begins.

Workers' Compensation

Our crews are covered by workers' compensation, so you are not left exposed if someone is injured while working on your project. Coverage documentation is provided on request.

Licensed by the CSLB

California licenses contractors through the Contractors State License Board (CSLB) — a single statewide license. We hold and maintain the CSLB license required for the work we perform, and our license details are available on request.

Documentation on Request

Before work begins, we are glad to provide our insurance certificates and our CSLB license details. We encourage every homeowner to verify a contractor's credentials before hiring.

What This Means for You

Hiring a licensed, insured contractor is your strongest protection as a homeowner. Here is how our credentials benefit you directly:

Your Property Is Protected

Our general liability coverage is there to handle covered accidental damage to your home during construction — a protection unlicensed, uninsured operators cannot offer.

Crews Are Covered

With active workers' compensation, you are not held liable if a crew member is injured while working on your project.

Permits Pulled Properly

We pull the correct building permits for your city or county and build to current code, so inspections pass and the work is legitimate on record.

Everything in Writing

Your scope, price, and change orders are documented, and insurance and license details are available on request — no vague verbal assurances.

Verify Before You Hire

We encourage every homeowner to confirm a contractor's credentials before signing anything. Ask us for our insurance certificate and our CSLB license details, verify them through the CSLB's free public lookup, and check your city or county's building department for its permitting requirements. We are happy to walk you through all of it.

General Liability Insured
Workers' Comp Covered
CSLB Licensed
Docs on Request

Frequently Asked Questions

Are you licensed to do remodeling work in California?

Yes. California licenses contractors through the Contractors State License Board (CSLB), a single statewide license that covers the work we perform. We hold and maintain our CSLB license and pull the correct local permits for your specific address. We are glad to provide our license details on request.

What insurance coverage do you carry?

We carry general liability insurance and workers' compensation coverage for our crews. General liability helps protect your property in the event of covered accidental damage during construction, and workers' compensation protects you from liability if a worker is injured on your project. A current certificate of insurance is available on request before work begins.

Can I get copies of your license and insurance documents?

Absolutely. Before any project begins, we provide our certificate of insurance and our CSLB license details. We consider that part of doing business honestly, and we encourage you to confirm the credentials of any contractor you are considering.

How do I verify your CSLB license?

California makes this easy: the Contractors State License Board (CSLB) publishes a free public license lookup where you can confirm a contractor's license status, classification, bond, and workers' compensation coverage. Ask us for our license details and check them against the CSLB's official records — we want you to verify, not just take our word for it.

Why does it matter if my contractor is licensed and insured?

Hiring an unlicensed, uninsured contractor puts the risk on you: no coverage if someone is injured on your property, no recourse if work is not to code, and no permits on record. A licensed, insured contractor pulls proper permits, carries coverage that protects your household, and is accountable to the jurisdiction that issued the license. Verifying credentials up front is one of the simplest ways to protect your investment.

Verify Licensing & Permits

The following government agencies, industry organizations, and official resources provide additional information relevant to your remodeling project.

State of California (CA.gov)Official State of California portal for state agencies, licensing, and consumer resources.
California Contractors State License Board (CSLB)The state agency that licenses and regulates California contractors — verify a license, check bonding, and review consumer protections.
California Building Standards Commission — Title 24Adopts and publishes the California Building Standards Code (Title 24), the codes every California jurisdiction enforces.
California Energy Commission — Building Energy Efficiency (Title 24, Part 6)Sets California's Building Energy Efficiency Standards for insulation, windows, HVAC, and whole-house energy performance.
California HCD — Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs)California Department of Housing & Community Development guidance on ADU and JADU standards, permitting, and state law.
City of Santa Cruz — Planning & Community DevelopmentBuilding permits, zoning, and development review for projects inside the City of Santa Cruz.
County of Santa Cruz — Community Development & InfrastructureBuilding permits, inspections, and the Unified Permit Center for unincorporated Santa Cruz County.
City of Monterey — Community DevelopmentResidential and commercial construction permits, plan review, and inspections for the City of Monterey.
County of Monterey — Housing & Community DevelopmentPermit Center, building inspections, and code compliance for unincorporated Monterey County.
City of Carmel-by-the-Sea — Community Planning & BuildingBuilding Safety Division permitting and inspections for construction within Carmel-by-the-Sea.
City of Pacific GroveBuilding permits, planning, and development services for Pacific Grove, California.
City of Salinas — Permit CenterBuilding, ADU, reroof, and trade permits, plan review, and inspection scheduling for the City of Salinas.
City of Watsonville — Building DivisionOne-stop permit processing, plan check, and inspections for the City of Watsonville.
City of CapitolaCity services, community development, and building permitting for Capitola, California.

Work With a Contractor You Can Verify

Insured, covered, and licensed for the work we do. Request your free estimate and we will provide our documentation upfront.