California Building and Design Inc
Licensed general contractor in Sherman Oaks, Los Angeles, California
California Building and Design Inc holds CSLB licence 950071, active, licensed since 16 Jul 2010, rated 5.0 from 18 Google reviews. Bonded for $25,000 with Western Surety Company. Clean CSLB record, with no citations, complaints or legal actions disclosed.
Report card
- Licence activeCSLB #950071, class B. Issued 16 Jul 2010, expires 31 Jul 2028.
- Licensed 16 yrsSince 16 Jul 2010.
- Bonded$25,000 with Western Surety Company, since 30 Mar 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
- Website shows the licenceTheir own site displays licence #950071.
- On the BBB, not accreditedIts BBB rating, complaints and reviews are on its Better Business Bureau profile.BBB profile Complaints Reviews
- 3 building permits since 2020Pulled under this licence (City of Los Angeles, LADBS), most recently 20 Dec 2021.
Checked against the Contractors State License Board (CSLB) register on 4 Nov 2026.
About California Building and Design Inc
- People on the licence
- Mark Daniel Kargol (qualifier, CEO and president)
Google reviews
5.0(18 reviews)Adriana Ferri★★★★★ 4 months agoView on Google
Mark is an extremely professional, conscientious and hands-on general contractor. Over the years. I’ve hired Mark and his team to remodel various segments of my condominium, including my kitchen, bath, closets and flooring. His work is excellent! His proposals are comprehensive and clear with line item detail and pricing. He was on-site daily as Project Manager /General Contractor and was always available by phone. …
Allyson Griffith★★★★★ 3 weeks agoView on Google
Over the past 20 years, Mark has remodeled my townhome 3 times and minor changes in between. It started with the Master Bathroom and eventually the whole place. He changed my shower from fiberglass to a bigger marble shower; changed my closets to add shoe shelves and more bars; replaced all and added kitchen cabinets and replaced all flooring. The latest remodel included replacing all railings with walls and a han…
Walt Borchers★★★★★ 3 months agoView on Google
Mark & his team just finished designing and building an amazing 700 sq/ft ADU at my rental property in Sherman Oaks. He turned an existing single car garage into a spacious 2-bedroom ADU along with a custom kitchen, bath & living room—all with outstanding fits and finishes. Mark completed the project on time & within my budget parameters and passed final inspection right on time. I couldn’t be more pleased with the e…
marisa laskey★★★★★ 7 months agoView on Google
I have used Mark with California Building and Design for all my remodeling needs -- from remodeling my entire home to repairing rooms after water damage, and have been more than pleased every time from start to finish. I was even impressed that Mark's proposal was the most detailed and comprehensive than any other proposal I received. Mark was professional, knowledgeable, and quick to respond in answering all my ques…
Jennifer Bagnall★★★★★ 7 months agoView on Google
Mark and his team did a fantastic job on our deck remodel and house painting. Our property is a challenging one - hillside on an intense incline, uneven stone steps, narrow corners - and the team was able to maneuver it all professionally and efficiently. Mark was available, communicative and present throughout. Would highly recommend!
Read all 18 reviews on Google Reviews and photos from Google, 4 Nov 2026.
Recent permits
Building permits pulled under licence #950071, from City of Los Angeles, LADBS open data, which names contractors up to 19 May 2023. Locations are shown to ZIP code only.
- 20 Dec 2021 · Nonbldg-Alter/Repair · ZIP 91324SUPP. TP 21026-20001-00267 TO CAHNGE THE LAYOUT OF NEW CIRCULAR DRIVEW
- 1 Nov 2021 · Nonbldg-Alter/Repair · ZIP 91324NEW CIRCULAR DRIVEWAY
- 2 Feb 2021 · Bldg-Alter/Repair · ZIP 90025CONVERT (E) 18' X 23' DETACHED GARAGE TO (N) ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT P
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