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Licensed General Contractors in Eureka, California

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

  • 205licensed general contractors
  • 204active (Clear)
  • 0.5%with a suspension
  • 62.9%workers' comp exempt
  • 20 yrsmedian time licensed
  • 26.3%corp / LLC / partnership (73.7% sole owner)
  • 9new in the last 12 months
  • —change tracking began November 1, 2026

Eureka is home to 205 general contractors in CSLB's license file, ranking #1 of 5 Humboldt County cities for this trade. 99.5% are Clear.

The share with a suspension, 0.5%, is 2.3 points lower than the Humboldt County rate for the same license (2.8%). 62.9% report a workers' comp exemption, 5.2 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 20 years (more than the statewide median of 15.3), and 9 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 Eureka

  1. Find the business in the list below, or search all 205 Eureka 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 0.5% of Eureka listings here already show a suspension.
  3. Match the license holder's name to the name on the written contract and the person you meet. Since 62.9% of Eureka general contractors claim a workers' comp exemption, ask who will actually do the work. Hiring checklist.

50 of 205 general contractors in Eureka

Eureka 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 Eureka
Business nameLicense #StatusYearsWorkers' compBond
Lindstrom Construction INC 218181 Clear 63 Insured On file
McMurray & Sons INC 249538 Clear 58 Insured On file
Pierson Company 265024 Clear 56 Insured On file
Bt Metals 273749 Clear 54 Insured On file
Porter & Sons Painting & Construction INC 289793 Clear 52 Insured On file
Frye Kim H 320812 Clear 50 Insured On file
Wade Bray General Contractor INC 329037 Clear 49 Insured On file
Pavlich G M Construction INC 344421 Clear 49 Exempt On file
Karlich Tony 363809 Clear 48 Exempt On file
Cormier Construction 376304 Clear 47 Exempt On file
Mc Kenny & Sons INC 375208 Clear 47 Insured On file
Blue Lake Enterprises INC 389618 Clear 46 Insured On file
Hilltop Builder 405878 Clear 45 Insured On file
Howard and Olsen Electric 413432 Clear 45 Exempt On file
Mc Kenny Brendan 421226 Clear 44 Insured On file
Kurwitz George J 423787 Clear 44 Insured On file
Clayton Chris Construction CO 425546 Clear 44 Exempt On file
New Life Service CO 437846 Clear 43 Insured On file
Johnston Construction 465192 Clear 42 Exempt On file
Redwood Community Action Agency 466777 Clear 41 Insured On file
Kramer Properties INC 469409 Clear 41 Insured On file
Creative Home Construction 499207 Clear 40 Exempt On file
Gallagher D J Construction 499822 Clear 40 Exempt On file
Mac Donald Zane Construction 502669 Clear 39 Exempt On file
Simpson Const 512671 Clear 39 Exempt On file
G D F Builders 515692 Clear 39 Exempt On file
Davy Tim Construction 517688 Clear 39 Exempt On file
Blair Construction 542362 Clear 38 Exempt On file
Lundblade Ron Construction 546709 Clear 38 Exempt On file
Parent Michael Const 549872 Clear 37 Exempt On file
Belak Construction CO 575202 Clear 37 Exempt On file
Barnhart Rex Construction Company 577023 Clear 37 Exempt On file
Abercrombie Michael Construction 596565 Clear 36 Exempt On file
Sequoia Construction Specialties 624264 Clear 35 Insured On file
Wilwerding Joe Construction 624518 Clear 35 Exempt On file
Perris Construction 628355 Clear 35 Exempt On file
Encore Enterprises 630665 Clear 35 Exempt On file
Strombeck Construction and Painting INC 632297 Clear 35 Insured On file
Adams J C Construction 639543 Clear 34 Exempt On file
Spaulding Mechanical 643073 Clear 34 Exempt On file
California Construction Company 648728 Clear 34 Exempt On file
Janowski Frank Builders 658677 Clear 34 Exempt On file
R-CO Builders 661056 Clear 33 Exempt On file
Hamanaka Painting CO INC 667475 Clear 33 Insured On file
Delorme Construction 675293 Clear 33 Exempt On file
K C Construction 676535 Clear 33 Exempt On file
Wahlund Construction INC 678993 Clear 33 Insured On file
Smith Barry Construction INC 681481 Clear 32 Insured On file
Detherage Roofing INC 687747 Clear 32 Insured On file
Kitchen David Construction 696963 Clear 32 Exempt On file

See all 205 general contractors in Eureka

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 Eureka?

CSLB's current public file lists 205 general contractors with a Eureka mailing address. 204 have a Clear status, and 90.7% 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 Humboldt County, 99.5% of Eureka'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 Eureka, 35.6% of general contractors list a policy, 62.9% claim an exemption and 1.5% 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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