How many licensed contractors are in Los Angeles, California?

There are 6,791 contractors registered with the California Contractors State License Board (CSLB) in Los Angeles. Of these, 6,407 hold active licenses (94%). SiteVetter cross-checks each contractor against 6 data sources including SAM.gov, OSHA, DOL, EPA, and building permits.

How do I verify a contractor in Los Angeles?

To verify a Los Angeles contractor: (1) Check their CSLB license status is Active, (2) Confirm workers' compensation insurance is current, (3) Verify they carry a contractor bond of at least $25,000, (4) Search SAM.gov for federal debarments, (5) Check OSHA and DOL for safety or wage violations. SiteVetter runs all 5 checks in seconds.

What percentage of Los Angeles contractors have federal violations?

2.2% of contractors in Los Angeles (149 out of 6,791) 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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How to Verify a Contractor in Los Angeles

Manual contractor vetting takes 45+ minutes per sub and still misses violations in databases you don't know exist. SiteVetter runs 6 data source checks in seconds: CSLB license status, SAM.gov federal debarment, DOL wage violations, OSHA safety citations, EPA environmental records, and building permits.

As the largest city in California, Los Angeles has a robust construction market covering residential, commercial, and entertainment industry projects.

Of the 6,791 CSLB-registered contractors in Los Angeles, 94% hold active licenses and 149 have at least one record in federal databases. Under California's "Controlling Employer" doctrine, general contractors can be held liable for subcontractor safety violations—making verification a legal necessity, not optional due diligence.

5-Point Verification Checklist for Los Angeles 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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How to Verify a Contractor in Los Angeles

5-Point Verification Checklist for Los Angeles Contractors