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Licensed General Contractors in Big Bear Lake, California

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

  • 71licensed general contractors
  • 69active (Clear)
  • 2.8%with a suspension
  • 54.9%workers' comp exempt
  • 24 yrsmedian time licensed
  • 36.6%corp / LLC / partnership (63.4% sole owner)
  • 1new in the last 12 months
  • —change tracking began November 1, 2026

Big Bear Lake is home to 71 general contractors in CSLB's license file, ranking #18 of 33 San Bernardino County cities for this trade. 97.2% are Clear.

The share with a suspension, 2.8%, is 2.4 points lower than the San Bernardino County rate for the same license (5.2%). 54.9% report a workers' comp exemption, 2.8 points lower than the statewide figure for general contractors (57.7%), so many of these businesses say they have no employees.

Experience varies: 76.1% have been licensed 10+ years and 1 is new this year (median 24 years, vs 15.3 statewide).

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 Big Bear Lake

  1. Find the business in the list below, or search all 71 Big Bear Lake 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 2.8% of Big Bear Lake 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 71 general contractors in Big Bear Lake

Big Bear Lake 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 Big Bear Lake
Business nameLicense #StatusYearsWorkers' compBond
West Coast Electric 321646 Clear 50 Insured On file
Orphey Donald R 345548 Clear 49 Exempt On file
Romans James Rick 367482 Clear 47 Exempt On file
Bill Kawa Construction 388741 Clear 46 Insured On file
Schick Gregory Gail 397587 Clear 45 Exempt On file
Planz Randy Scott General Contractor 398707 Clear 45 Exempt On file
Shapiro Construction & Design 411207 Clear 45 Exempt On file
Alpine Construction 431194 Clear 44 Exempt On file
Bailey Jack Construction 446779 Clear 43 Exempt On file
Del Morris Construction 448458 Clear 43 Exempt On file
Johnson J W Construction 449423 Clear 42 Insured On file
Meyer Don Construction 459735 Clear 42 Insured On file
Gust Verne 475510 Clear 41 Exempt On file
Highland Homes and Construction Services INC 501762 Clear 39 Exempt On file
M D M Construction 526676 Clear 38 Exempt On file
Moonridge Construction & Electric 556881 Clear 37 Exempt On file
Crestview Construction INC 588213 Clear 36 Exempt On file
Licensed Home Improvement 592420 Clear 36 Insured On file
Mountain Home Services and Repair 623277 Clear 35 Insured On file
Souza Donald Construction Incorporated 625779 Clear 35 Insured On file
Peter Built Plumbing and Construction CO 632178 Clear 35 Exempt On file
Bain Michael T General Contractor 635304 Clear 34 Exempt On file
Auer Construction 639834 Clear 34 Exempt On file
Mdc Construction 657940 Clear 34 Exempt On file
Paris Michael Construction 684398 Clear 32 Exempt On file
Enger Daniel R 707045 Clear 31 Exempt On file
Collins Don CO 708828 Clear 31 Exempt On file
Jlz Construction INC 723849 Clear 30 Insured On file
Seaman Kenny Designs and Construction 731475 Clear 29 Insured On file
Romans James R INC 755833 Clear 28 Insured On file
Action Response Team INC 783556 Clear 26 Insured On file
Azevedo Construction 804122 Clear 24 Exempt On file
Carpenter Rob Construction INC 804579 Clear 24 Exempt On file
Gilligan Construction Company 814393 Clear 24 Insured On file
Gregg Knapp Construction LLC 845555 Clear 22 Insured On file
Hogan Chris Construction 854150 Clear 21 Exempt On file
Sheffield Communities INC 856978 Clear 21 Insured On file
R L S Electric 860013 Clear 21 Exempt On file
Estrada's Construction Landscaping & Fencing 884352 Clear 20 Insured On file
J R M Construction 895208 Clear 19 Insured On file
Batts Construction 907978 Clear 18 Exempt On file
Wilson Construction 915515 Clear 18 Insured On file
American Log Homes and Construction 918083 Clear 18 Insured On file
Bowman David R Construction 916492 Clear 18 Insured On file
Christopher Kraus Construction 927906 Clear 17 Insured On file
Elliot Steve General Contractor 932486 Clear 17 Exempt On file
Ardigo Patrick 934370 Clear 17 Exempt On file
Stavish Construction INC 948380 Clear 16 Insured On file
Wegener Construction INC 960838 Clear 15 Exempt On file
Shoreline Construction and Design 990545 Clear 12 Exempt On file

See all 71 general contractors in Big Bear Lake

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 Big Bear Lake?

CSLB's current public file lists 71 general contractors with a Big Bear Lake mailing address. 69 have a Clear status, and 88.7% 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?

CSLB issues the B General Building Contractor classification for this work. In San Bernardino County, 97.2% of Big Bear Lake's holders are Clear right now. The license requirement starts at $1,000 per job (the minor-work rule).

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

Open the contractor's profile here to see the workers' comp type and insurer from CSLB's file. In Big Bear Lake, 43.7% of general contractors list a policy, 54.9% claim an exemption and 1.4% 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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