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Licensed General Contractors in Bakersfield, California

Updated November 1, 2026 from CSLB's public license file · B General Building Contractor

  • 1,006licensed general contractors
  • 947active (Clear)
  • 5.9%with a suspension
  • 56.9%workers' comp exempt
  • 15.9 yrsmedian time licensed
  • 53.2%corp / LLC / partnership (46.8% sole owner)
  • 67new in the last 12 months
  • —change tracking began November 1, 2026

There are 1,006 general contractors based in Bakersfield in CSLB's current file. 947 (94.1%) have a Clear status as of November 1, 2026.

About 56.9% report a workers' comp exemption, roughly the statewide norm for general contractors. The share with a suspension (5.9%) is close to the Kern County rate for the same license (5.6%).

The median general contractor here has held a license for 15.9 years (more than the statewide median of 15.3), and 67 licenses were issued in the last 12 months.

General contractors hold CSLB's B (General Building Contractor) license, which covers projects that combine two or more unrelated trades. See the B General Building Contractor guide for what the license covers.

How to check a general contractor's license in Bakersfield

  1. Find the business in the list below, or search all 1,006 Bakersfield listings, and open its profile. You want a Clear status and the B classification (a B license can also cover it as part of a multi-trade job).
  2. Re-check the same number on CSLB's Instant License Check the day you sign; our copy is refreshed weekly and 5.9% of Bakersfield listings here already show a suspension.
  3. Get the bid and contract in writing with the license number on it. If the job tops $1,000 in labor and materials, a licensed general contractor is required by law. See the $1,000 rule.

50 of 1,006 general contractors in Bakersfield

Bakersfield general contractors sorted with Clear licenses first, then by years licensed. Badges reflect CSLB's file dated November 1, 2026, not a rating of anyone's work.

Licensed general contractors in Bakersfield
Business nameLicense #StatusYearsWorkers' compBond
A-C Electric Company 99849 Clear 78 Insured On file
Valley Steel Construction 118053 Clear 76 Insured On file
Colombo Construction CO INC 191788 Clear 66 Insured On file
Bics George A Plumbing INC 252050 Clear 58 Insured On file
Monji Gregory S 277464 Clear 54 Exempt On file
Hayden Construction 288847 Clear 53 Exempt On file
Oasis Air Conditioning INC 297547 Clear 52 Insured On file
Johnson Russ Construction 298297 Clear 52 Exempt On file
Cooley Construction CO-Thomas Joseph Cooley 320929 Clear 50 Exempt On file
Hooge Paul 333715 Clear 49 Exempt On file
Blake Tom Construction 338629 Clear 49 Exempt On file
America At Work 341481 Clear 49 Exempt On file
Klassen Corporation 350573 Clear 48 Insured On file
Ulman John J Construction Management 350629 Clear 48 Exempt On file
Dunbar Ken & Sons INC 350638 Clear 48 Insured On file
Nathaniel Duffey JR 356763 Clear 48 Exempt On file
Smith Daniel Ralph Construction 354981 Clear 48 Insured On file
Jackson J Bob General Building Contractor 355632 Clear 48 Exempt On file
Thomas Hartnett 362957 Clear 48 Insured On file
Anderson David Electric 364479 Clear 48 Exempt On file
Lujan General Contractor 367924 Clear 47 Exempt On file
Criss Construction Corporation 374281 Clear 47 Exempt On file
Becklind Construction 375909 Clear 47 Exempt On file
Lesnak Edward Greg 375495 Clear 47 Exempt On file
Bill Wigley Construction 380899 Clear 47 Insured On file
Build It @ Pyramidco INC 391395 Clear 46 Insured On file
Backyard and Home Construction 402954 Clear 45 Exempt On file
C T Enterprises 404501 Clear 45 Exempt On file
Carter Homes and Remodel 404509 Clear 45 Exempt On file
Davidson L W 407751 Clear 45 Exempt On file
Roussel Michael E - General Contractor & Builder 408339 Clear 45 Exempt On file
Carlson Construction 412798 Clear 45 Exempt On file
Creative Remodeling 414221 Clear 45 Exempt On file
Mulder Construction 414270 Clear 45 Exempt On file
Sun Floor's 415848 Clear 44 Exempt On file
Moss Robert B JR Architectural Specialties 418039 Clear 44 Insured On file
J & M Construction 422071 Clear 44 Insured On file
Jaspar Dee and Associates 426321 Clear 44 Insured On file
Silva Tom Construction 426891 Clear 44 Insured On file
D B Electric & Construction 428899 Clear 44 Exempt On file
Callahan Pat Ceramic Tile 430037 Clear 44 Exempt On file
Luther Construction 430585 Clear 44 Exempt On file
K F W Construction CO 433847 Clear 43 Exempt On file
Econo-Air INC 439169 Clear 43 Insured On file
Anderson S C INC 441769 Clear 43 Insured On file
Golden Valley Builder 441809 Clear 43 Exempt On file
Paine Rod Construction 441308 Clear 43 Exempt On file
Prasser Steve 441163 Clear 43 Exempt On file
Callahan Construction 444109 Clear 43 Exempt On file
Reyneveld Enterprises INC 446020 Clear 43 Insured On file

See all 1,006 general contractors in Bakersfield

Source: CSLB public data · Updated November 1, 2026 Status can change at any time. Verify on CSLB's Instant License Check.

Frequently asked questions

How many licensed general contractors are in Bakersfield?

CSLB's current public file lists 1,006 general contractors with a Bakersfield mailing address. 947 have a Clear status, and 85.8% show no issues at all in the file (no suspension, no pending action, bond on file, not near expiration).

What license does a general contractor need in California?

Look for B on the license. 1,006 businesses in Bakersfield hold it. Small jobs under $1,000 with no permit and no employees are exempt; everything else needs a license (details).

How do I check a general contractor's workers' comp?

Each profile shows the workers' comp type, insurer and policy dates from CSLB's file. Among Bakersfield general contractors, 56.9% are exempt (no employees), 41.6% insured and 1.6% without current coverage. Verify a policy with CSLB's insurer search (step by step).

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