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Licensed Limited Specialty Contractors in Berkeley, California

Updated November 1, 2026 from CSLB's public license file · C-61 Limited Specialty

  • 23licensed limited specialty contractors
  • 20active (Clear)
  • 13%with a suspension
  • 26.1%workers' comp exempt
  • 17.5 yrsmedian time licensed
  • 60.9%corp / LLC / partnership (39.1% sole owner)
  • 0new in the last 12 months
  • —change tracking began November 1, 2026

There are 23 limited specialty contractors based in Berkeley in CSLB's current file. 20 (87%) have a Clear status as of November 1, 2026.

The share with a suspension, 13%, is 8.3 points higher than the Alameda County rate for the same license (4.7%). 26.1% report a workers' comp exemption, 10.1 points lower than the statewide figure for limited specialty contractors (36.2%), so many of these businesses say they have no employees.

Experience varies: 82.6% have been licensed 10+ years and 0 are new this year (median 17.5 years, vs 13 statewide).

C-61 licenses are always paired with a D-subcategory that names the specific trade, so check the "D" code on each profile. See the C-61 Limited Specialty guide for what the license covers.

How to check a limited specialty contractor's license in Berkeley

  1. Open the limited specialty contractor's profile from the table below (or search Berkeley listings by name). Check that C-61 appears among its classifications and that the primary status reads Clear. What C-61 covers.
  2. Confirm it live with CSLB's Instant License Check. Statuses change between our weekly refreshes, especially workers' comp and bond suspensions.
  3. Ask for the pocket license and a photo ID and match the name to your contract. Work of $1,000 or more needs a license (the $1,000 rule), and a down payment can't exceed $1,000 or 10% (down payment rules).

All 23 limited specialty contractors in Berkeley

Berkeley limited specialty 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 limited specialty contractors in Berkeley
Business nameLicense #StatusYearsWorkers' compBond
Ponderosa Tree Service INC 657977 Clear 34 Insured On file
Complete Construction 659163 Clear 33 Insured On file
American Leak Detection of the East Bay 663871 Clear 33 Insured On file
Professional Tree Care CO the 676952 Clear 33 Insured On file
Tree Decisions 679621 Clear 33 Insured On file
Berkeley Signs 727223 Clear 30 Exempt On file
Mark Dills INC 843963 Clear 22 Insured On file
Sign CO U S A 881811 Clear 20 Insured On file
Ezra Construction 885857 Clear 20 Insured On file
Art Thou Graphics 932474 Clear 17 Exempt On file
Lamorinda Deck Care 933306 Clear 17 Exempt On file
Champion Scaffold Services INC 935850 Clear 17 Insured On file
V P Hauling & Demolition 946240 Clear 16 Insured On file
Custom Landscapes 965214 Clear 15 Insured On file
Eden Tree Service INC 1003586 Clear 11 Insured On file
Elock Technologies LLC 1010994 Clear 10 Insured On file
Smartscaping 1025251 Clear 9 Insured On file
Oakland Aesthetics Tree Care 1029197 Clear 9 Insured On file
Reliable Tree Experts INC 1083768 Clear 5 Insured On file
Bg Spa Services 1128075 Clear 2 Exempt On file
Rex-Craft INC 523315 Susp: workers' compensation 38 None On file
Lankford S E 684116 Susp: contractor's bond 32 Exempt On file
Papai Steven Luther 1000277 Susp: contractor's bond 11 Exempt On file

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 limited specialty contractors are in Berkeley?

CSLB's current public file lists 23 limited specialty contractors with a Berkeley mailing address. 20 have a Clear status, and 87% show no issues at all in the file (no suspension, no pending action, bond on file, not near expiration).

What license does a limited specialty contractor need in California?

CSLB issues the C-61 Limited Specialty classification for this work. In Alameda County, 87% of Berkeley's holders are Clear right now. The license requirement starts at $1,000 per job (the minor-work rule).

How do I check a limited specialty contractor's workers' comp?

Open the contractor's profile here to see the workers' comp type and insurer from CSLB's file. In Berkeley, 69.6% of limited specialty contractors list a policy, 26.1% claim an exemption and 4.3% show no current coverage. Confirm the policy with CSLB's workers' comp search before work starts. How to check workers' comp.

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