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Licensed General Contractors in Glen Ellen, California

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

  • 20licensed general contractors
  • 17active (Clear)
  • 15%with a suspension
  • 80%workers' comp exempt
  • 28.2 yrsmedian time licensed
  • 40%corp / LLC / partnership (60% sole owner)
  • 1new in the last 12 months
  • —change tracking began November 1, 2026

Glen Ellen is home to 20 general contractors in CSLB's license file, ranking #14 of 14 Sonoma County cities for this trade. 85% are Clear.

The share with a suspension, 15%, is 10.7 points higher than the Sonoma County rate for the same license (4.3%). 80% report a workers' comp exemption, 22.3 points higher than the statewide figure for general contractors (57.7%), so many of these businesses say they have no employees.

1 of these licenses is less than a year old, while 85% have been held for 10 years or more. The median is 28.2 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 Glen Ellen

  1. Find the business in the list below, or search all 20 Glen Ellen 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. Before any money changes hands, verify the license on CSLB's own lookup. Our data comes from CSLB's weekly file, so a very recent change may not show here yet.
  3. Match the license holder's name to the name on the written contract and the person you meet. Since 80% of Glen Ellen general contractors claim a workers' comp exemption, ask who will actually do the work. Hiring checklist.

All 20 general contractors in Glen Ellen

Glen Ellen 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 Glen Ellen
Business nameLicense #StatusYearsWorkers' compBond
Nase Werner JR 258630 Clear 57 Exempt On file
Judy Geoffrey 339332 Clear 49 Exempt On file
Farinato Construction INC 431436 Clear 44 Exempt On file
Solcat Construction 465393 Clear 42 Exempt On file
Hughes Jim Construction Company 546649 Clear 38 Exempt On file
California Preservation Valley Builders 549639 Clear 37 Exempt On file
Moore Brian Construction 573553 Clear 37 Exempt On file
N L C Builders 692655 Clear 32 Exempt On file
Hanly Homes 747744 Clear 28 Exempt On file
Merz Joseph F 759445 Clear 27 Exempt On file
Passivworks INC 803544 Clear 24 Exempt On file
M A C C Construction 839024 Clear 22 Exempt On file
Solis Construction Company INC 859651 Clear 21 Exempt On file
J M L Construction 879135 Clear 20 Exempt On file
Mak Builders 908136 Clear 18 Exempt On file
Sonoma Build Group INC 1104748 Clear 3 Insured On file
Trinity Oaks Remodeling INC 1158598 Clear <1 Exempt On file
Sullivan Kevin Construction INC 681374 Susp: workers' compensation 32 Insured On file
Schielein Builders 932318 Susp: contractor's bond 17 None On file
Simpson Builders INC 1049212 Susp: workers' compensation 7 None 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 Glen Ellen?

CSLB's current public file lists 20 general contractors with a Glen Ellen mailing address. 17 have a Clear status, and 80% 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. 20 businesses in Glen Ellen 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 Glen Ellen, 10% of general contractors list a policy, 80% claim an exemption and 10% 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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