How many roofing contractors are licensed in California?

California has 5,816 contractors with a C39 (Roofing) license from the Contractors State License Board. 5,492 (94%) hold active licenses. SiteVetter checks each against SAM.gov, OSHA, DOL, and EPA databases.

What does a C39 license cover in California?

A California C39 license covers roofing contractors for roof installation and repair. Any contractor performing roofing work valued at $500 or more must hold this license. The CSLB issues and regulates all contractor licenses in the state.

What percentage of roofing contractors have federal violations?

9.7% of California roofing contractors (562 out of 5,816) 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 Roofing Contractor (C39) in California

California requires all contractors performing roofing work valued at $500+ to hold a valid CSLB C39 license. Of the 5,816 licensed roofing contractors in the state, 94% currently hold active licenses and 9.7% 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 Roofing Contractors

Confirm manufacturer certifications for warranty coverage
Ask about experience with your specific roofing material
Verify they have fall protection and worker safety programs in place
Check federal databases: SAM.gov, OSHA, DOL, and EPA records
Confirm bond: California requires $25,000+ contractor bond (SB 607)

Why Verification Matters for Roofing Work

Under California's "Controlling Employer" doctrine, general contractors face liability for subcontractor safety violations. For roofing work specifically, 9.7% 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 Roofing Contractor (C39) in California

Verification Checklist for Roofing Contractors

Why Verification Matters for Roofing Work