How many licensed contractors are in San Jose, California?

There are 5,173 contractors registered with the California Contractors State License Board (CSLB) in San Jose. Of these, 4,926 hold active licenses (95%). 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 Jose?

To verify a San Jose 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 Jose contractors have federal violations?

2.9% of contractors in San Jose (150 out of 5,173) 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 Jose

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.

Located in Silicon Valley, San Jose contractors frequently work on tech campus construction and high-density housing developments.

Of the 5,173 CSLB-registered contractors in San Jose, 95% hold active licenses and 150 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 Jose 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 Jose

5-Point Verification Checklist for San Jose Contractors