How many C12 earthwork & paving contractors are licensed in California?

California has 2,599 contractors with a C12 (Earthwork & Paving) license from the Contractors State License Board. 2,466 (95%) hold active licenses. SiteVetter's C12 license lookup checks each against SAM.gov, OSHA, DOL, and EPA databases.

What does a C12 license cover in California?

A California C12 license covers earthwork and paving contractors for grading and site preparation. Any contractor performing earthwork & paving work valued at $500 or more must hold this license. The CSLB issues and regulates all contractor licenses in the state.

What percentage of earthwork & paving contractors have federal violations?

8.0% of California earthwork & paving contractors (207 out of 2,599) 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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C12 Earthwork & Paving Contractor License Lookup

Use this page when you need a California C12 license lookup, a list of licensed earthwork & paving contractors, or a quick screen before assigning earthwork & paving work to a sub. Each row links to a contractor profile with CSLB status, workers' comp, bond, federal records, and permit checks.

California has 2,599 CSLB C12 license records for earthwork & paving contractors. 95% currently hold active licenses and 8.0% 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 C12 Earthwork & Paving 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 Federal Records Matter for Earthwork & Paving Work

For earthwork & paving work, 8.0% 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 C12 License Scope

C12 Earthwork & Paving Contractor License Records

C12 Earthwork & Paving Contractor License Lookup

What to Check for C12 Earthwork & Paving Contractors

Why Federal Records Matter for Earthwork & Paving Work