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Licensed General Contractors in Cardiff, California

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

  • 35licensed general contractors
  • 35active (Clear)
  • 0%with a suspension
  • 77.1%workers' comp exempt
  • 21.2 yrsmedian time licensed
  • 45.7%corp / LLC / partnership (54.3% sole owner)
  • 1new in the last 12 months
  • —change tracking began November 1, 2026

There are 35 general contractors based in Cardiff in CSLB's current file. 35 (100%) have a Clear status as of November 1, 2026.

The share with a suspension, 0%, is 4.6 points lower than the San Diego County rate for the same license (4.6%). 77.1% report a workers' comp exemption, 19.4 points higher than the statewide figure for general contractors (57.7%), so many of these businesses say they have no employees.

The median general contractor here has held a license for 21.2 years (more than the statewide median of 15.3), and 1 license was 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 Cardiff

  1. Find the business in the list below, or search all 35 Cardiff 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 0% of Cardiff 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.

All 35 general contractors in Cardiff

Cardiff 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 Cardiff
Business nameLicense #StatusYearsWorkers' compBond
Wallock Alan J Company 306941 Clear 51 Exempt On file
Lewis Craig General Contractor 370156 Clear 47 Insured On file
Ferguson Construction 414402 Clear 45 Exempt On file
Jgr Construction 463213 Clear 42 Exempt On file
Thunder Construction Company 482818 Clear 41 Exempt On file
Ailshire Donald M Construction 496717 Clear 40 Exempt On file
B S M Construction CO 565583 Clear 37 Exempt On file
Robert W Tessieri 590398 Clear 36 Exempt On file
Wylot Construction 676388 Clear 33 Exempt On file
Vic's Painting and Property Service 744429 Clear 28 Exempt On file
Dayani Construction 757622 Clear 27 Exempt On file
Bernard Ralf 759045 Clear 27 Exempt On file
M A C Design and Development 765605 Clear 27 Exempt On file
Bumann Builders 774553 Clear 26 Exempt On file
Melton Richard Construction INC 810736 Clear 24 Insured On file
10x Builder 822083 Clear 23 Insured On file
T V D INC 837667 Clear 22 Insured On file
Talbot John 863262 Clear 21 Exempt On file
Avis Builders INC 900946 Clear 19 Insured On file
B & M Construction INC 902522 Clear 19 Exempt On file
Javedani Sahba 910441 Clear 18 Exempt On file
Hewitt E L Construction 920810 Clear 18 Insured On file
Buechler Construction & Development INC 924756 Clear 18 Exempt On file
Brown Dog Renovations 937374 Clear 17 Exempt On file
Dulich Company INC the 942708 Clear 16 Exempt On file
Mezan Builders 997561 Clear 12 Insured On file
Kdi Builders INC 1009739 Clear 10 Insured On file
Chambers John Construction INC 1011449 Clear 10 Exempt On file
T C B Contractors INC 1031122 Clear 9 Exempt On file
Cemper Tanner 1081358 Clear 5 Exempt On file
D S B Builders INC 1088787 Clear 4 Exempt On file
Base Dynamics INC 1106624 Clear 3 Exempt On file
Ford Design and Build 1123853 Clear 2 Exempt On file
Elevations Design Build 1142324 Clear 1 Exempt On file
Buena Vista Builders LLC 1159226 Clear <1 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 general contractors are in Cardiff?

CSLB's current public file lists 35 general contractors with a Cardiff mailing address. 35 have a Clear status, and 97.1% 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. 35 businesses in Cardiff 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?

Open the contractor's profile here to see the workers' comp type and insurer from CSLB's file. In Cardiff, 22.9% of general contractors list a policy, 77.1% claim an exemption and 0% 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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