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General Building Contractors in California (B)

California licenses thousands of General Building contractors through the CSLB. This directory tracks 107,952 of them — 103,493 currently active (96%), with 100% carrying a contractor bond on file and 41% showing workers' compensation coverage. Every profile is dated against the official CSLB public record.

107,952
Listed
103,493
Active
107,890
With bond
44,522
With WC

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Frequently asked questions

How many General Building contractors are licensed in California?

This directory lists 107,952 General Building contractors in California, of which 103,493 currently hold an active CSLB license.

How do I check if a General Building contractor is licensed in California?

Open the contractor's profile here for their dated CSLB status, or look up their license number directly on the CSLB "Check a License" tool. A license must be active — not expired, suspended, or inactive — to be valid.

Should a General Building contractor carry a bond and workers' compensation?

Most active CSLB licensees carry a contractor bond, and any contractor with employees must carry workers' compensation. Each profile shows what the CSLB record reports.