How many doors & gates contractors are licensed in California?

California has 2,945 contractors with a D28 (Doors & Gates) license from the Contractors State License Board. 2,793 (95%) hold active licenses. SiteVetter checks each against SAM.gov, OSHA, DOL, and EPA databases.

What does a D28 license cover in California?

A California D28 license covers door, lock, and security device contractors. Any contractor performing doors & gates work valued at $500 or more must hold this license. The CSLB issues and regulates all contractor licenses in the state.

What percentage of doors & gates contractors have federal violations?

1.8% of California doors & gates contractors (52 out of 2,945) 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 Doors & Gates Contractor (D28) in California

California requires all contractors performing doors & gates work valued at $500+ to hold a valid CSLB D28 license. Of the 2,945 licensed doors & gates contractors in the state, 95% currently hold active licenses and 1.8% 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 Doors & Gates 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 Doors & Gates Work

Under California's "Controlling Employer" doctrine, general contractors face liability for subcontractor safety violations. For doors & gates work specifically, 1.8% 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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Why Verification Matters for Doors & Gates Work