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Design Workshops, C-6 Cabinet, Millwork and Finish Carpentry Contractor in Oakland, CA

License #168319·Corporation·Oakland, Alameda County
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Summary

Design Workshops operating as a corporation holds California contractor license #168319, which is currently expired (lapsed Jul 31, 2026) and not valid to contract until it is renewed. First issued in 1957, the license has been on the CSLB roster for 69 years. It carries a single CSLB classification: C-6 — Cabinet, Millwork and Finish Carpentry Contractor. Records show an active surety bond on file with Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company and active workers' compensation coverage from Arch Insurance Company. The business is based in Oakland, in Alameda County, California.

Business Information
Address
486 Lesser Street
Oakland, CA 94601
License Details & Classifications
License Number
168319
Issued
Jun 10, 1957
Status
CLEAR
Expires
Jul 31, 2026
Entity
Corporation
Financial & Insurance Coverage
Contractor Bond
Surety
Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company
Bond Number
BD7900680351
Effective
Jan 1, 2023
Status
Active
Workers' Compensation
Coverage
Workers' Compensation Insurance
Carrier
Arch Insurance Company
Policy Number
ZAWCI9404609
Effective
Jan 1, 2025
Expires
Jan 1, 2027
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This contractor has a compliance issue in its public CSLB record:

  • License expired
License StatusInactive / Expired
Contractor BondOn file
Workers' CompensationActive

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Frequently asked questions
Is Design Workshops licensed in California?

Design Workshops previously held California Contractors State License Board license number 168319, but the license expired on July 31, 2026 and is not currently valid. It was first issued on June 10, 1957.

What does Design Workshops specialize in?

Design Workshops is licensed for one CSLB classification: C-6 Cabinet, Millwork and Finish Carpentry Contractor.

Where is Design Workshops headquartered?

Design Workshops is headquartered at 486 Lesser Street, Oakland, CA 94601, in Alameda County, California.

Does Design Workshops have an active surety bond on file with CSLB?

Yes. Design Workshops has an active California contractor surety bond filed with Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company.

Does Design Workshops carry workers' compensation coverage?

Yes. Design Workshops carries active workers' compensation coverage through Arch Insurance Company.

How do I verify Design Workshops's contractor license?

You can verify Design Workshops's license directly with the California Contractors State License Board at https://www.cslb.ca.gov/OnlineServices/CheckLicenseII/LicenseDetail.aspx?LicNum=168319.

Activity Timeline
  1. License issuedJun 10, 1957
  2. Bond activeJan 1, 2023
  3. WC coverage startsJan 1, 2025
  4. License expiredJul 31, 2026
  5. WC expiresJan 1, 2027
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