The Handy Frenchman Llc Dba The French Painter
The Handy Frenchman Llc Dba The French Painter is an active, licensed contractor operating in Berkeley, CA. Operating under a California contractor license established in 2017. They hold 3 license classifications including B General Building Contractor, C-5 Framing and Rough Carpentry Contractor, and 1 others. They currently maintain an active contractor bond and workers' compensation insurance. No disciplinary actions have been recorded against this license.
License Information
- License Number
- 1032081
- Status
- Active
- Classification(s)
- B: General Building Contractor, C-5: Framing and Rough Carpentry Contractor, C-33: Painting and Decorating Contractor
- Tenure
- Licensed since 2017 (8 years)
- Issue Date
- October 24, 2017
- Expiration Date
- October 31, 2027
- Disciplinary Record
- No Disciplinary Actions
Bond & Insurance
- Contractor Bond
- Bonded ($25000) – AMERICAN CONTRACTORS INDEMNITY COMPANY
- Workers’ Compensation
- Workers' Compensation Insurance – STATE COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUND
A contractor’s bond protects consumers up to the bond amount if the contractor fails to fulfill contractual obligations or violates CSLB regulations.
Workers’ compensation insurance protects homeowners from liability if a contractor’s employee is injured on the job site.
Location
- Address
- 1232 SHATTUCK AVE
- City
- Berkeley, CA
- ZIP Code
- 94709
- Phone
- (415) 513-7624
About These License Types
B: General Building Contractor
Authorizes construction of structures including residential, commercial, and industrial buildings requiring at least two unrelated building trades or crafts. May take prime contracts or subcontracts for framing or carpentry. May subcontract all specialty work but must hold the appropriate C license to self-perform specialty trade work.
Not authorized: Cannot self-perform specialty trade work (electrical, plumbing, HVAC, etc.) without holding the corresponding C license. Cannot contract for C-16 Fire Protection or C-57 Well Drilling without the appropriate license or subcontractor.
C-5: Framing and Rough Carpentry Contractor
Performs form work, framing, and rough carpentry for framed structures, including sub-flooring, siding, exterior staircases and railings, overhead doors, roof decking, truss members, and sheathing.
Not authorized: Does not include finish carpentry or cabinet work (see C-6).
C-33: Painting and Decorating Contractor
Prepares surfaces by scraping, sandblasting, or other means and applies paints, papers, textures, fabrics, pigments, oils, varnishes, shellacs, stains, waxes, adhesives, and other coatings for decorating, protecting, fireproofing, and waterproofing.
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License data sourced from the California Contractors State License Board. Last data update: February 20, 2026.