How many residential remodeling contractors are licensed in California?

California has 1,486 contractors with a B-2 (Residential Remodeling) license from the Contractors State License Board. 1,426 (96%) hold active licenses. SiteVetter checks each against SAM.gov, OSHA, DOL, and EPA databases.

What does a B-2 license cover in California?

A California B-2 license covers residential remodeling contractors for home improvements. Any contractor performing residential remodeling work valued at $500 or more must hold this license. The CSLB issues and regulates all contractor licenses in the state.

What percentage of residential remodeling contractors have federal violations?

0.2% of California residential remodeling contractors (3 out of 1,486) have at least one record in federal databases. These include SAM.gov debarments, DOL wage violations, OSHA safety citations, and EPA environmental violations.

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How to Verify a Residential Remodeling Contractor (B-2) in California

California requires all contractors performing residential remodeling work valued at $500+ to hold a valid CSLB B-2 license. Of the 1,486 licensed residential remodeling contractors in the state, 96% currently hold active licenses and 0.2% have at least one federal compliance record.

Manual vetting takes 45+ minutes per contractor and routinely misses violations in databases most people don't know to check. SiteVetter runs CSLB status, SAM.gov debarment, DOL wage violations, OSHA safety citations, and EPA environmental records in seconds—creating a timestamped compliance artifact.

Verification Checklist for Residential Remodeling Contractors

Verify the contractor license is active and in good standing
Request proof of insurance and bonding
Get at least 3 written quotes before selecting a contractor
Check federal databases: SAM.gov, OSHA, DOL, and EPA records
Confirm bond: California requires $25,000+ contractor bond (SB 607)

Why Verification Matters for Residential Remodeling Work

Under California's "Controlling Employer" doctrine, general contractors face liability for subcontractor safety violations. For residential remodeling work specifically, 0.2% of licensed contractors have federal records that a standard CSLB license check wouldn't reveal. SiteVetter's 5-database check catches what a single-source verification misses.

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How to Verify a Residential Remodeling Contractor (B-2) in California

Verification Checklist for Residential Remodeling Contractors

Why Verification Matters for Residential Remodeling Work