How many licensed contractors are in Berkeley, California?

There are 489 contractors registered with the California Contractors State License Board (CSLB) in Berkeley. Of these, 466 hold active licenses (95%). SiteVetter's Berkeley contractor license lookup cross-checks each record against 6 data sources including SAM.gov, OSHA, DOL, EPA, and building permits.

How do I look up a contractor license in Berkeley?

To look up a Berkeley contractor license: (1) Check CSLB license status, (2) Confirm workers' compensation insurance, (3) Verify the contractor bond, (4) Search SAM.gov for federal debarments, (5) Check OSHA and DOL for safety or wage violations. SiteVetter runs these checks in seconds.

What percentage of Berkeley contractors have federal violations?

4.1% of contractors in Berkeley (20 out of 489) have at least one record in federal databases including SAM.gov debarments, DOL wage violations, OSHA safety citations, or EPA environmental violations. These records don't automatically mean a contractor is unsafe, but warrant review before hiring.

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Berkeley Contractor License Lookup

Use this page when you need a Berkeley contractor license lookup, a list of licensed general contractors in Berkeley, or a fast way to screen specialty subs before bid award. Each profile starts from CSLB license data and adds federal safety, wage, debarment, environmental, and permit records.

These records cover contractors based in Berkeley. The list includes general building contractors and specialty trades, with license number, status, primary classification, and federal record count shown before you open a full profile.

Of the 489 CSLB-registered contractors in Berkeley, 95% hold active licenses and 20 have at least one record in federal databases. For GCs verifying subs, that means a standard CSLB status check is only the first pass; the risk review also needs workers' comp, bond, SAM.gov, OSHA, DOL, EPA, and permit checks.

What to Check for Berkeley Contractors

CSLB License: Confirm Active status (not Suspended, Revoked, or Expired)
Workers' Comp: Verify current coverage; exempt status means no employees
Contractor Bond: California requires $25,000 minimum (SB 607, Jan 2023)
Federal Debarment: Search SAM.gov for exclusion records
Safety & Wage History: Check OSHA citations and DOL wage violations

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