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Licensed General Contractors in Hillsborough, California

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

  • 20licensed general contractors
  • 20active (Clear)
  • 0%with a suspension
  • 90%workers' comp exempt
  • 17.3 yrsmedian time licensed
  • 60%corp / LLC / partnership (40% sole owner)
  • 3new in the last 12 months
  • —change tracking began November 1, 2026

Hillsborough is home to 20 general contractors in CSLB's license file, ranking #18 of 19 San Mateo County cities for this trade. 100% are Clear.

90% report a workers' comp exemption, 32.3 points higher 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 3.4 points lower than the San Mateo County rate for the same license (3.4%).

3 of these licenses are less than a year old, while 70% have been held for 10 years or more. The median is 17.3 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 Hillsborough

  1. Find the business in the list below, or search all 20 Hillsborough 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 Hillsborough 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 90% of Hillsborough general contractors claim a workers' comp exemption, ask who will actually do the work. Hiring checklist.

All 20 general contractors in Hillsborough

Hillsborough 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 Hillsborough
Business nameLicense #StatusYearsWorkers' compBond
Cheung Warren Construction 294646 Clear 52 Exempt On file
Camp Curry Construction 397946 Clear 45 Insured On file
Costaglio Frank Painting 523126 Clear 38 Exempt On file
Pietro Construction CO 562969 Clear 37 Exempt On file
Beale Construction 565705 Clear 37 Exempt On file
Wiseman Lewis 635738 Clear 34 Exempt On file
A K A Construction CO 713423 Clear 31 Exempt On file
Whiley Builders 794498 Clear 25 Exempt On file
Layne Builders INC 805451 Clear 24 Exempt On file
Bloc Real Estate and Construction 903007 Clear 19 Exempt On file
A P Consulting Engineers INC 961752 Clear 15 Exempt On file
New Grove Construction INC 981110 Clear 13 Exempt On file
Bg Design Build PC 982312 Clear 13 Exempt On file
Clix Systems 983258 Clear 13 Exempt On file
Pacific Heights Construction INC 1025404 Clear 9 Insured On file
Ng Calvin 1031040 Clear 9 Exempt On file
Allen Scott Construction INC 1068606 Clear 6 Exempt On file
Jary LLC 1147938 Clear <1 Exempt On file
Eva Construction 1155394 Clear <1 Exempt On file
Arris Edge LLC 1162580 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 Hillsborough?

CSLB's current public file lists 20 general contractors with a Hillsborough mailing address. 20 have a Clear status, and 95% 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 San Mateo County, 100% of Hillsborough'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?

Each profile shows the workers' comp type, insurer and policy dates from CSLB's file. Among Hillsborough general contractors, 90% are exempt (no employees), 10% insured and 0% without current coverage. Verify a policy with CSLB's insurer search (step by step).

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