How many C21 building moving & demolition contractors are licensed in California?

California has 1,978 contractors with a C21 (Building Moving & Demolition) license from the Contractors State License Board. 1,855 (94%) hold active licenses. SiteVetter's C21 license lookup checks each against SAM.gov, OSHA, DOL, and EPA databases.

What does a C21 license cover in California?

A California C21 license covers building moving and demolition contractors. Any contractor performing building moving & demolition work valued at $500 or more must hold this license. The CSLB issues and regulates all contractor licenses in the state.

What percentage of building moving & demolition contractors have federal violations?

10.8% of California building moving & demolition contractors (214 out of 1,978) 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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C21 Building Moving & Demolition Contractor License Lookup

Use this page when you need a California C21 license lookup, a list of licensed building moving & demolition contractors, or a quick screen before assigning building moving & demolition work to a sub. Each row links to a contractor profile with CSLB status, workers' comp, bond, federal records, and permit checks.

California has 1,978 CSLB C21 license records for building moving & demolition contractors. 94% currently hold active licenses and 10.8% 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 C21 Building Moving & Demolition 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 Building Moving & Demolition Work

For building moving & demolition work, 10.8% 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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Why Federal Records Matter for Building Moving & Demolition Work