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Licensed General Contractors in Fresno, California

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

  • 936licensed general contractors
  • 898active (Clear)
  • 4.1%with a suspension
  • 48.8%workers' comp exempt
  • 15.4 yrsmedian time licensed
  • 60.8%corp / LLC / partnership (39.2% sole owner)
  • 43new in the last 12 months
  • —change tracking began November 1, 2026

Fresno is home to 936 general contractors in CSLB's license file, ranking #1 of 8 Fresno County cities for this trade. 95.9% are Clear.

The share with a suspension (4.1%) is close to the Fresno County rate for the same license (5%). 48.8% report a workers' comp exemption, 8.9 points lower than the statewide figure for general contractors (57.7%), so many of these businesses say they have no employees.

43 of these licenses are less than a year old, while 60.4% have been held for 10 years or more. The median is 15.4 years.

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 Fresno

  1. Find the business in the list below, or search all 936 Fresno 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 4.1% of Fresno 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. Ask for proof of workers' comp if anyone besides the owner will work on site. Hiring checklist.

50 of 936 general contractors in Fresno

Fresno 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 Fresno
Business nameLicense #StatusYearsWorkers' compBond
Harris Construction CO INC 113061 Clear 77 Insured On file
Wathen Group Construction INC 118678 Clear 76 Insured On file
Spano Enterprises INC 169950 Clear 69 Insured On file
American Paving CO 181430 Clear 67 Insured On file
Clark Bros INC 233848 Clear 61 Insured On file
Sunset Patio & Awning 246853 Clear 59 Insured On file
De Luca Rod Construction CO 247592 Clear 59 Insured On file
Western Building Materials CO 248608 Clear 59 Insured On file
Patton Air Conditioning 256026 Clear 57 Insured On file
Long Construction INC 262074 Clear 56 Exempt On file
Nelson R L CO 264224 Clear 56 Exempt On file
Albert Saiz Construction 267277 Clear 55 Exempt On file
Bratton Masonry INC 274525 Clear 54 Insured On file
DBA Saiz Construction 278569 Clear 54 Insured On file
Quality Electric Contractors INC 279608 Clear 54 Insured On file
Butler Thomas R INC 280705 Clear 53 Insured On file
Pickett & Sons Construction INC 283723 Clear 53 Insured On file
Econ Electric 287522 Clear 53 Insured On file
Mc Donald Gary L 290880 Clear 52 Exempt On file
Bedrosian Larry E 296776 Clear 52 Exempt On file
Don Fairchild Construction INC 296861 Clear 52 Insured On file
Peterson Richard Clark 297781 Clear 52 Exempt On file
Kelly Bray 298278 Clear 52 Insured On file
Cerda Construction & Tile 299604 Clear 52 Exempt On file
Paragon Industries INC 299793 Clear 52 Insured On file
Wilson Homes 300013 Clear 52 Exempt On file
Fresno Roofing CO INC 302777 Clear 51 Insured On file
Stephen Hamett Construction 303111 Clear 51 Exempt On file
Four C's Service INC 303676 Clear 51 Insured On file
State Center Construction 303922 Clear 51 Exempt On file
Gray Construction CO INC 311210 Clear 51 Insured On file
Mc Donald Gary Development Company 311807 Clear 51 Insured On file
Flores P Construction INC 313976 Clear 50 Insured On file
Spencer Enterprises INC 316059 Clear 50 Insured On file
Estero Enterprises 315885 Clear 50 Exempt On file
Aspen Builders 317699 Clear 50 Exempt On file
Burdine D V Construction Company 317583 Clear 50 Exempt On file
Carrollco 320345 Clear 50 Exempt On file
Smith Construction Company INC 326336 Clear 50 Insured On file
De Luca Rod Development CO INC 332202 Clear 49 Insured On file
Waldner Todd 332018 Clear 49 Exempt On file
Bratton Construction Company 333170 Clear 49 Exempt On file
Schafer Electric 337541 Clear 49 Exempt On file
Tarlton and Son INC 342341 Clear 49 Insured On file
Gostanian General Building Corp 346866 Clear 49 Insured On file
Pickett Donald V 346524 Clear 49 Exempt On file
Lindquist R D Construction 350846 Clear 48 Exempt On file
Valley Pacific Builders 356487 Clear 48 Insured On file
Paulus Stan Construction 358738 Clear 48 Exempt On file
Jebco 363386 Clear 48 Exempt On file

See all 936 general contractors in Fresno

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 Fresno?

CSLB's current public file lists 936 general contractors with a Fresno mailing address. 898 have a Clear status, and 86.5% 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. 936 businesses in Fresno 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 Fresno, 50.3% of general contractors list a policy, 48.8% claim an exemption and 0.9% 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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