How many lathing & plastering contractors are licensed in California?

California has 1,921 contractors with a C35 (Lathing & Plastering) license from the Contractors State License Board. 1,825 (95%) hold active licenses. SiteVetter checks each against SAM.gov, OSHA, DOL, and EPA databases.

What does a C35 license cover in California?

A California C35 license covers lathing and plastering contractors for interior finishes. Any contractor performing lathing & plastering work valued at $500 or more must hold this license. The CSLB issues and regulates all contractor licenses in the state.

What percentage of lathing & plastering contractors have federal violations?

10.8% of California lathing & plastering contractors (208 out of 1,921) 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 Lathing & Plastering Contractor (C35) in California

California requires all contractors performing lathing & plastering work valued at $500+ to hold a valid CSLB C35 license. Of the 1,921 licensed lathing & plastering contractors in the state, 95% currently hold active licenses and 10.8% 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 Lathing & Plastering 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 Lathing & Plastering Work

Under California's "Controlling Employer" doctrine, general contractors face liability for subcontractor safety violations. For lathing & plastering work specifically, 10.8% 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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About C35 License

Lathing & Plastering Contractors

How to Verify a Lathing & Plastering Contractor (C35) in California

Verification Checklist for Lathing & Plastering Contractors

Why Verification Matters for Lathing & Plastering Work