Karl Kardel Co
Karl Kardel Co is an active, licensed contractor operating in Oakland, CA. Operating under a California contractor license established in 1971. They hold 3 license classifications including B General Building Contractor, C-33 Painting and Decorating Contractor, and 1 others. They currently maintain an active contractor bond and a workers' compensation exemption. No disciplinary actions have been recorded against this license.
License Information
- License Number
- 271178
- Status
- Active
- Classification(s)
- B: General Building Contractor, C-33: Painting and Decorating Contractor, D38: Sand and Water Blasting
- Tenure
- Licensed since 1971 (54 years)
- Issue Date
- August 27, 1971
- Expiration Date
- October 31, 2026
- Disciplinary Record
- No Disciplinary Actions
Bond & Insurance
- Contractor Bond
- Bonded ($25000) – AMERICAN CONTRACTORS INDEMNITY COMPANY
- Workers’ Compensation
- Exempt
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
- 4926 E 12TH ST
- City
- Oakland, CA
- ZIP Code
- 94601
- Phone
- (510) 654-0854
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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-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.
D38: Sand and Water Blasting
Performs sand blasting and water blasting services.
Licensing Resources
What does a workers' comp exemption mean?
Deposit and payment rules for California contracts
Home improvement contract requirements
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License data sourced from the California Contractors State License Board. Last data update: April 05, 2026.