Licensed Contractors in San Francisco County, CA

Updated November 1, 2026 · Data from CSLB's public license file

• 3,911licenses
• 96.6%Clear
• 3.4%suspended (state 4.6%)
• 48.8%workers' comp exempt
• 15.4 yrsmedian time licensed
• 235new in 12 months

San Francisco County has 3,911 contractor licenses with a local mailing address, spread over 2 cities and towns (1 with their own page here). 96.6% are Clear. The suspension rate, 3.4%, is 1.2 points lower than the statewide rate of 4.6%. 48.8% of local licenses claim a workers' comp exemption (statewide: 49.6%).

Cities and towns in San Francisco County

• Contractors in San Francisco (3,910)
• Sunset (1)

Licensed-trade lists in San Francisco County

• Licensed general contractors in San Francisco (2,349)
• Licensed electricians in San Francisco (579)
• Licensed plumbers in San Francisco (457)
• Licensed painters in San Francisco (319)
• Licensed general engineering contractors in San Francisco (313)
• Licensed limited specialty contractors in San Francisco (168)
• Licensed HVAC contractors in San Francisco (101)
• Licensed landscapers in San Francisco (99)
• Licensed fire protection contractors in San Francisco (99)
• Licensed roofers in San Francisco (80)
• Licensed flooring contractors in San Francisco (74)
• Licensed glazing contractors in San Francisco (63)
• Licensed low voltage contractors in San Francisco (59)
• Licensed tile contractors in San Francisco (57)
• Licensed concrete contractors in San Francisco (48)
• Licensed boiler and steam fitting contractors in San Francisco (45)
• Licensed cabinet and finish carpentry contractors in San Francisco (33)
• Licensed drywall contractors in San Francisco (32)
• Licensed structural steel contractors in San Francisco (32)
• Licensed sheet metal contractors in San Francisco (23)
• Licensed ornamental metal contractors in San Francisco (21)

Suspensions in San Francisco County, by reason

Explainers: Suspended: contractor's bond · Suspended: workers' compensation · Suspended: liability insurance · Suspended: Secretary of State

Most common license types in San Francisco County

• General Building Contractor (2,350)
• Electrical Contractor (579)
• Plumbing Contractor (457)
• Painting and Decorating Contractor (319)
• General Engineering Contractor (313)
• Limited Specialty (168)
• Warm-Air Heating, Ventilating and Air-Conditioning Contractor (101)
• Landscaping Contractor (99)
• Fire Protection Contractor (99)
• Roofing Contractor (80)
• Flooring and Floor Covering Contractors (74)
• Glazing Contractor (63)

Source: CSLB public data · Updated November 1, 2026 Status can change at any time. Verify on CSLB's Instant License Check.

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