How many B general building contractors are licensed in California?

California has 112,117 contractors with a B (General Building) license from the Contractors State License Board. 106,120 (95%) hold active licenses. SiteVetter's B license lookup checks each against SAM.gov, OSHA, DOL, and EPA databases.

What does a B license cover in California?

A California B license covers general building contractors who construct, alter, or repair buildings and structures. Any contractor performing general building work valued at $500 or more must hold this license. The CSLB issues and regulates all contractor licenses in the state.

What percentage of general building contractors have federal violations?

3.0% of California general building contractors (3372 out of 112,117) 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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B General Building Contractor License Lookup

Use this page when you need a California B license lookup, a list of licensed general building contractors, or a quick screen before assigning general building work to a sub. Each row links to a contractor profile with CSLB status, workers' comp, bond, federal records, and permit checks.

California has 112,117 CSLB B license records for general building contractors. 95% currently hold active licenses and 3.0% have at least one federal compliance record. SiteVetter checks CSLB status, SAM.gov debarment, DOL wage violations, OSHA safety citations, EPA environmental records, and building permits in seconds.

What to Check for B General Building Contractors

Verify the contractor has experience with your specific project type (residential, commercial, or industrial)
Request references from similar-sized projects completed in the last 2 years
Confirm they carry adequate general liability insurance (typically $1M+ for commercial work)
Check federal databases: SAM.gov, OSHA, DOL, and EPA records
Confirm bond: California requires $25,000+ contractor bond (SB 607)

Why Federal Records Matter for General Building Work

For general building work, 3.0% of licensed contractors have federal records that a standard CSLB license check would not reveal. SiteVetter's 6-source lookup gives GCs a faster way to compare subs before bid award, onboarding, or renewal review.

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CSLB B License Scope

B General Building Contractor License Records

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B General Building Contractor License Lookup

What to Check for B General Building Contractors

Why Federal Records Matter for General Building Work