Lio James Construction Inc

Licensed general contractor in Tarzana, Los Angeles, California

CSLB licence active5.0(27 reviews)

Lio James Construction Inc holds CSLB licence 1062961, active, licensed since 3 Feb 2020, rated 5.0 from 27 Google reviews. Bonded for $25,000 with American Contractors Indemnity Company. Clean CSLB record, with no citations, complaints or legal actions disclosed.

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Report card

  • Licence activeCSLB #1062961, class B. Issued 3 Feb 2020, expires 29 Feb 2028.
  • Licensed 7 yrsSince 3 Feb 2020.
  • Bonded$25,000 with American Contractors Indemnity Company, since 16 Aug 2023. California requires the same $25,000 bond of every contractor.
  • Works aloneExempt from workers' comp: certifies no employees, so nobody else may work on your job.
  • Clean CSLB recordNo citations, complaints or legal actions disclosed.CSLB record
  • 14 building permits since 2020Pulled under this licence (City of Los Angeles, LADBS), most recently 8 Dec 2022.

Checked against the Contractors State License Board (CSLB) register on 4 Nov 2026.

About Lio James Construction Inc

People on the licence
Ronen Bernstein (qualifier, CEO and president)

Google reviews

5.0(27 reviews)
Sean★★★★★ 7 months agoView on Google

I cannot recommend Lio James Construction highly enough. Ron completed a 745 SF add on and full home renovation for us, and the experience was exceptional from start to finish. What impressed me most was his ability to stay on budget. We kicked this project off during a period when material costs were swinging wildly, yet Lio managed the logistics and sourcing with total transparency and professionalism. While other…

Ibrahim Habib★★★★★ 2 months agoView on Google

I had an absolutely wonderful experience with Lio James Construction in Los Angeles, and I couldn’t be happier with the results of my complete home remodeling project. From the very beginning, Ron was professional, knowledgeable, honest, and genuinely committed to making sure everything was done right. What really stood out to me was the attention to detail throughout the entire remodeling process. Ron and his team …

Emerald Emeraldby★★★★★ 8 months agoView on Google

Ron from Lio James helped me after I finished the demolition, and he and his crew did a really good job putting everything back together — paint, floors, bathroom, and more. They were reliable, easy to work with, and the house came out great. I’m very happy with the results and would definitely recommend them.

Andrew Luong★★★★★ 5 months agoView on Google

We had a full home remodel and ADU project completed by Ron’s team, and we could not be happier with the experience. What really stood out was how collaborative and responsive they were throughout the entire process. Remodeling and construction always come with unexpected challenges, but they worked closely with us every step of the way to find practical, thoughtful solutions. Ron has an incredible eye for design an…

Toijei Le★★★★★ 5 months agoView on Google

Working with Ron on our full home remodel was such a positive experience from start to finish. What we appreciated most was how much care he put into helping us create a home that felt beautiful, functional, and still realistic for our budget. He was incredibly patient throughout the process and always willing to talk through ideas, design options, finishes, lighting, and fixtures with us. Ron has a great eye for de…

Read all 27 reviews on Google Reviews and photos from Google, 4 Nov 2026.

Recent permits

Building permits pulled under licence #1062961, from City of Los Angeles, LADBS open data, which names contractors up to 19 May 2023. Locations are shown to ZIP code only.

  • 8 Dec 2022 · Bldg-Alter/Repair · ZIP 90230SUPPLEMENTAL PERMIT TO REVISE BUILDING HEIGHT.
  • 29 Nov 2022 · HVAC · ZIP 90049Apartment
  • 6 Oct 2022 · Bldg-Alter/Repair · ZIP 90049Kitchen/bathroom (2) remodel for residential buildings (no structural
  • 3 Oct 2022 · Plumbing · ZIP 90049Apartment
  • 3 Oct 2022 · Electrical · ZIP 90049Apartment

Why it ranks #829 of 9,857 general contractors in Los Angeles

Years licensed weight 3034%
Complaint record weight 25100%
Bond and workers' comp weight 10100%
Google reviews weight 3586%

Score 75.4 / 100. Claiming this listing or using Theo never changes it. How we rank

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