Licensed Contractors in San Francisco, CA
Updated November 1, 2026 · Data from CSLB's public license file
- 3,910licenses
- 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 has 3,910 contractor licenses in CSLB's current public file. 96.6% are Clear; the suspension rate of 3.4% is about the same as San Francisco County overall (3.4%). The largest group is general contractors, and 21 trades here have 20 or more licensees.
Licensed trades in San Francisco
- General Contractors (2,349)
- Electricians (579)
- Plumbers (457)
- Painters (319)
- General Engineering Contractors (313)
- Limited Specialty Contractors (168)
- HVAC Contractors (101)
- Landscapers (99)
- Fire Protection Contractors (99)
- Roofers (80)
- Flooring Contractors (74)
- Glazing Contractors (63)
- Low Voltage Contractors (59)
- Tile Contractors (57)
- Concrete Contractors (48)
- Boiler and Steam Fitting Contractors (45)
- Cabinet and Finish Carpentry Contractors (33)
- Drywall Contractors (32)
- Structural Steel Contractors (32)
- Sheet Metal Contractors (23)
- Ornamental Metal Contractors (21)
Smaller trades in San Francisco (under 20 licensees) are searchable:
- Traffic Control Contractors (19)
- Residential Remodeling Contractors (18)
- Plastering and Stucco Contractors (18)
- Refrigeration Contractors (16)
- Masonry Contractors (15)
- Demolition and Building Moving Contractors (14)
- Solar Contractors (14)
- Insulation Contractors (12)
- Framing Contractors (9)
- Fencing Contractors (7)
- Sign Contractors (7)
- Welding Contractors (6)
- Lock and Security Contractors (6)
- Septic and Sanitation Contractors (6)
- Well Drillers (5)
- Elevator Contractors (5)
- Reinforcing Steel Contractors (5)
- Tree and Palm Contractors (5)
- Earthwork and Paving Contractors (5)
- Asbestos Abatement Contractors (5)
- Parking and Highway Improvement Contractors (4)
- Pipeline Contractors (3)
- Manufactured Housing Contractors (1)
- Pool Contractors (1)
Suspensions in San Francisco, by reason
Explainers: Suspended: contractor's bond · Suspended: workers' compensation · Suspended: liability insurance · Suspended: Secretary of State
Newest Clear licenses in San Francisco
| Business name | License # | Status | Years | Workers' comp | Bond |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delaxco | 1163949 | Clear | <1 | Exempt | On file |
| Heises and Interlock | 1163898 | Clear | <1 | Exempt | On file |
| Leng Vi Lao | 1163843 | Clear | <1 | Exempt | On file |
| Frontier Engineering Services LLC | 1163794 | Clear | <1 | Insured | On file |
| Cc Renovation Expert | 1163715 | Clear | <1 | Exempt | On file |
| Ascender Roofing Solutions | 1163569 | Clear | <1 | Insured | On file |
| 415 Landscaping Company LLC | 1163521 | Clear | <1 | Exempt | On file |
| Mw Success Construction INC | 1163516 | Clear | <1 | Exempt | On file |
| Mendoza's Roofing INC | 1163396 | Clear | <1 | Insured | On file |
| Mardah Realty Group LLC | 1163379 | Clear | <1 | Insured | On file |
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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