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Empire Grading & Excavation INC

License #1144651·Corporation·Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz County
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Summary

Empire Grading & Excavation INC operating as a corporation is licensed in California under CSLB number 1144651. The license was first issued in 2025, putting the business at 1 year on the active CSLB roster. It carries 2 CSLB classifications: A General Engineering Contractor and B General Building Contractor. Records show an active surety bond on file with Merchants Bonding Company (mutual) and an exempt workers' compensation status (no employees on payroll). The business is based in Santa Cruz, in Santa Cruz County, California.

Business Information
Address
2600 Smith Grade
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
License Details & Classifications
License Number
1144651
Issued
Oct 7, 2025
Status
CLEAR
Expires
Oct 31, 2027
Entity
Corporation
Financial & Insurance Coverage
Contractor Bond
Surety
Merchants Bonding Company (mutual)
Bond Number
101648524
Effective
Sep 29, 2025
Status
Active
Workers' Compensation
Coverage
Exempt
Carrier
—
Policy Number
—
Effective
Sep 23, 2025
Expires
—
Review

This contractor warrants a closer look before contracting:

  • Workers' comp listed as exempt
  • License issued less than 2 years ago
License StatusActive
Contractor BondOn file
Workers' CompensationActive

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Frequently asked questions
Is Empire Grading & Excavation INC licensed in California?

Yes. Empire Grading & Excavation INC holds California Contractors State License Board license number 1144651. The license was first issued on October 7, 2025. It is valid through October 31, 2027.

What does Empire Grading & Excavation INC specialize in?

Empire Grading & Excavation INC is licensed for 2 CSLB classifications: A General Engineering Contractor and B General Building Contractor.

Where is Empire Grading & Excavation INC headquartered?

Empire Grading & Excavation INC is headquartered at 2600 Smith Grade, Santa Cruz, CA 95060, in Santa Cruz County, California.

Does Empire Grading & Excavation INC have an active surety bond on file with CSLB?

Yes. Empire Grading & Excavation INC has an active California contractor surety bond filed with Merchants Bonding Company (mutual).

Does Empire Grading & Excavation INC carry workers' compensation coverage?

Empire Grading & Excavation INC reports an exempt workers' compensation status, meaning the business has no employees on payroll.

How do I verify Empire Grading & Excavation INC's contractor license?

You can verify Empire Grading & Excavation INC's license directly with the California Contractors State License Board at https://www.cslb.ca.gov/OnlineServices/CheckLicenseII/LicenseDetail.aspx?LicNum=1144651.

Activity Timeline
  1. WC coverage startsSep 23, 2025
  2. Bond activeSep 29, 2025
  3. License issuedOct 7, 2025
  4. License expiresOct 31, 2027
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