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Licensed General Contractors in Clearlake, California

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

  • 22licensed general contractors
  • 22active (Clear)
  • 0%with a suspension
  • 50%workers' comp exempt
  • 19.4 yrsmedian time licensed
  • 27.3%corp / LLC / partnership (72.7% sole owner)
  • 2new in the last 12 months
  • —change tracking began November 1, 2026

Clearlake is home to 22 general contractors in CSLB's license file, ranking #6 of 6 Lake County cities for this trade. 100% are Clear.

50% report a workers' comp exemption, 7.7 points lower than the statewide figure for general contractors (57.7%), so many of these businesses say they have no employees. The share with a suspension, 0%, is 4.1 points lower than the Lake County rate for the same license (4.1%).

The median general contractor here has held a license for 19.4 years (more than the statewide median of 15.3), and 2 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 Clearlake

  1. Open the general contractor's profile from the table below (or search Clearlake listings by name). Check that B appears among its classifications and that the primary status reads Clear. What B covers.
  2. Confirm it live with CSLB's Instant License Check. Statuses change between our weekly refreshes, especially workers' comp and bond suspensions.
  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 22 general contractors in Clearlake

Clearlake 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 Clearlake
Business nameLicense #StatusYearsWorkers' compBond
I H S Construction INC 496948 Clear 40 Insured On file
Don Joseph Builder 553012 Clear 37 Insured On file
Hooten Keith Construction 592295 Clear 36 Exempt On file
Judy Randy Construction 600417 Clear 36 Exempt On file
Strongtower Construction 749275 Clear 28 Insured On file
Deakins David Construction 773043 Clear 26 Exempt On file
Chavez Plumbing 862496 Clear 21 Exempt On file
Roberts Dustin Construction Incorporated 875400 Clear 20 Insured On file
Cali Realty & Development 879691 Clear 20 Exempt On file
Kimble's Construction 882338 Clear 20 Insured On file
Silva Rodney 885767 Clear 20 Exempt On file
Duran Construction 908764 Clear 18 Insured On file
Bravos Construction 925997 Clear 17 Exempt On file
Del Valle Michael Construction 951295 Clear 16 Insured On file
Scott Construction 1031370 Clear 9 Insured On file
Knowlton Greg Construction 1066502 Clear 6 Exempt On file
Everardo Chavez Pina 1093048 Clear 4 Insured On file
Tony Bordessa Construction 1116567 Clear 2 Exempt On file
C M Builders LLC 1130205 Clear 1 Insured On file
Obm Construction INC 1142422 Clear 1 Insured On file
Trison Builders 1150825 Clear <1 Exempt On file
Torres Builders LLC 1154871 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 Clearlake?

CSLB's current public file lists 22 general contractors with a Clearlake mailing address. 22 have a Clear status, and 86.4% 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. 22 businesses in Clearlake 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 Clearlake general contractors, 50% are exempt (no employees), 50% insured and 0% without current coverage. Verify a policy with CSLB's insurer search (step by step).

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