How many licensed contractors are in San Francisco, California?

There are 3,942 contractors registered with the California Contractors State License Board (CSLB) in San Francisco. Of these, 3,801 hold active licenses (96%). 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 San Francisco?

To verify a San Francisco 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 San Francisco contractors have federal violations?

5.0% of contractors in San Francisco (198 out of 3,942) 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 San Francisco

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.

San Francisco contractors navigate unique challenges including seismic requirements and historic building renovations.

Of the 3,942 CSLB-registered contractors in San Francisco, 96% hold active licenses and 198 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 San Francisco 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 San Francisco

5-Point Verification Checklist for San Francisco Contractors