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Licensed General Contractors in Modesto, California

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

  • 446licensed general contractors
  • 428active (Clear)
  • 4%with a suspension
  • 56.3%workers' comp exempt
  • 15.1 yrsmedian time licensed
  • 52.7%corp / LLC / partnership (47.3% sole owner)
  • 29new in the last 12 months
  • —change tracking began November 1, 2026

There are 446 general contractors based in Modesto in CSLB's current file. 428 (96%) have a Clear status as of November 1, 2026.

The share with a suspension (4%) is close to the Stanislaus County rate for the same license (4.4%). 56.3% report a workers' comp exemption, 1.4 points lower than the statewide figure for general contractors (57.7%), so many of these businesses say they have no employees.

Experience varies: 62.3% have been licensed 10+ years and 29 are new this year (median 15.1 years, vs 15.3 statewide).

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 Modesto

  1. Find the business in the list below, or search all 446 Modesto 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% of Modesto 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 56.3% of Modesto general contractors claim a workers' comp exemption, ask who will actually do the work. Hiring checklist.

50 of 446 general contractors in Modesto

Modesto 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 Modesto
Business nameLicense #StatusYearsWorkers' compBond
Acme Construction Company INC 167130 Clear 69 Insured On file
Champion Industrial Contractors INC 174777 Clear 68 Insured On file
George Reed INC 211337 Clear 64 Insured On file
Sign Designs INC 268001 Clear 55 Insured On file
Madison Construction Group 280458 Clear 53 Exempt On file
Kramer Ted Builders INC 290316 Clear 52 Exempt On file
Ellis Greg L 314322 Clear 50 Exempt On file
Krediet Construction Company INC A California Coprporation 315060 Clear 50 Exempt On file
Velthoen Enterprises 322747 Clear 50 Exempt On file
Crystal King Water Conditioning Company 331367 Clear 49 Exempt On file
Grover Landscape Services INC 333345 Clear 49 Insured On file
Harmon Daryl L 333189 Clear 49 Exempt On file
Bright Development 334413 Clear 49 Insured On file
Hamilton Terry D 339108 Clear 49 Insured On file
Don's Mobile Glass INC 375316 Clear 47 Insured On file
Ivy Construction 377109 Clear 47 Exempt On file
Grover Custom Builders INC 380506 Clear 47 Insured On file
Headrick Ken W 380181 Clear 47 Exempt On file
Tcb Industrial INC 383991 Clear 47 Insured On file
Huff Construction Company INC 385014 Clear 46 Insured On file
Stanislaus County's Cal - West Roofing INC 386904 Clear 46 Insured On file
Kinzie Construction INC 396283 Clear 45 Exempt On file
Kordazakis Construction Company 396263 Clear 45 Exempt On file
Oliveira & Son Construction INC 399535 Clear 45 Insured On file
Bills Rick 401107 Clear 45 Exempt On file
Rayner Lewis 407686 Clear 45 Exempt On file
Miller Jim Construction 410227 Clear 45 Exempt On file
Da Silva All Electric/Home Repair 415342 Clear 44 Exempt On file
Grover Lester W General Contractor INC 425805 Clear 44 Insured On file
Skipper Remodeling INC 426180 Clear 44 Exempt On file
Lewis Gary Burton 431126 Clear 44 Exempt On file
Hancock D & M INC 436136 Clear 43 Exempt On file
Whorton Construction 439575 Clear 43 Exempt On file
Winokur Keefe 440170 Clear 43 Exempt On file
G M Construction 448825 Clear 43 Exempt On file
Royalty Cleaning Services 458541 Clear 42 Insured On file
Vander Veen Harold Construction 462976 Clear 42 Exempt On file
Simvoulakis George 470454 Clear 41 Exempt On file
R B Construction 479652 Clear 41 Insured On file
Solecon Industrial Contractors INC 482556 Clear 41 Insured On file
Diehl Building Services INC 488685 Clear 40 Insured On file
Ninveh Builders 488296 Clear 40 Exempt On file
Tru-Tech 492186 Clear 40 Insured On file
Calheta & CO Remodeling 495333 Clear 40 Exempt On file
S C Construction 498637 Clear 40 Insured On file
Collins Greg-General Contractor 499794 Clear 40 Exempt On file
Rancano Construction 500355 Clear 40 Insured On file
Howell Construction INC 506071 Clear 39 Insured On file
Barzan Greg Construction 513543 Clear 39 Exempt On file
Christ Centered Construction 514382 Clear 39 Exempt On file

See all 446 general contractors in Modesto

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 Modesto?

CSLB's current public file lists 446 general contractors with a Modesto mailing address. 428 have a Clear status, and 86.8% 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 Stanislaus County, 96% of Modesto'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 Modesto, 42.4% of general contractors list a policy, 56.3% claim an exemption and 1.3% 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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