Day: November 3, 2026

How Long Does the CSLB Application Process Really Take?

A contractor reviewing paperwork at a desk with a laptop, blueprints, and hard hat nearby.

One of the first questions I hear from contractor license applicants is: How long is this going to take? When you’re trying to estimate your timeline, it’s important to understand the difference between CSLB’s current processing time and the total time it takes to become licensed. CSLB processing times change throughout the year, and the […]

The Limits of Working Unlicensed

A contractor wearing a hard hat reviewing blueprints at an active residential construction site.

You can do some construction work in California without a contractor license. But the key word is some! California’s minor-work exemption allows certain projects to be performed without a CSLB license when the total cost is less than $1,000. But there are important restrictions, and once you start taking larger jobs, permitted work, or projects […]

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