Top-Rated Contractors in Big Sur
14 verifiedThese contractors have SiteVetter Safety Scores of 85+ out of 100, indicating strong compliance with licensing, insurance, bonding, and federal requirements.
A SiteVetter Safety Score is a proprietary 0-100 compliance rating that aggregates contractor data from six sources: California Contractors State License Board (CSLB), SAM.gov federal exclusions, OSHA safety inspections, Department of Labor wage records, EPA environmental compliance, and building permit records from major California cities. In Big Sur, CA, 14 contractors currently hold Safety Scores of 85 or above, qualifying them as “top-rated” for 2026.
How We Calculate Safety Scores
Our Safety Score aggregates data from 6 sources: CSLB license status, workers' compensation coverage, contractor bonding, federal databases including SAM.gov (debarment), OSHA (safety violations), DOL (wage violations), and building permits. Scores of 85+ indicate contractors with active licenses, proper insurance, and clean federal records.
Top 14 Contractors by Safety Score
Ranked by SiteVetter Safety Score, highest first
Rider Construction
License #727229 · B
Grade A · Excellent
Wahl B Construction
License #459541 · B
Grade A · Excellent
Blaze Engineering INC
License #579362 · A
Grade A · Excellent
J B W Construction INC
License #907579 · B
Grade A · Excellent
Madrone Industries INC
License #1067081 · B
Grade A · Excellent
James Brian Fine Carpentry
License #1054410 · C-6
Grade A · Excellent
Big Sur Construction LLC
License #1084371 · B
Grade B · Good
Mearns Construction
License #718946 · B
Grade B · Good
Ceramic Concepts
License #499890 · C54
Grade B · Good
Coast Engineering
License #689082 · A
Grade B · Good
Donnelly Justin Construction
License #753730 · B
Grade B · Good
Tevye Morgenrath
License #866879 · B
Grade B · Good
E M a Construction
License #761330 · B
Grade B · Good
Big Sur Electrical Repair
License #897062 · C10
Grade B · Good
Finding the Best Contractors in Big Sur
When hiring a contractor in Big Sur, California, due diligence matters. The contractors listed above have been verified against multiple government databases and achieved Safety Scores of 85 or higher—placing them among the most compliant contractors in the area.
Our Safety Score considers:
- License Status — Active CSLB license with proper classifications
- Workers' Compensation — Current coverage to protect you from liability
- Contractor Bond — Financial protection if work isn't completed
- Federal Compliance — No debarments, wage violations, or safety citations
While a high Safety Score is a strong indicator of a reputable contractor, we always recommend getting multiple quotes, checking references, and verifying the contractor is licensed for your specific type of project.
Safety Scores are calculated based on publicly available government records and are updated weekly. For official verification, check directly with CSLB at cslb.ca.gov.