Independent site · Not affiliated with CSLB or any state agency
Contractor LookoutCalifornia

Licensed Ornamental Metal Contractors in San Francisco, California

Updated November 1, 2026 from CSLB's public license file · C-23 Ornamental Metal Contractor

  • 21licensed ornamental metal contractors
  • 21active (Clear)
  • 0%with a suspension
  • 33.3%workers' comp exempt
  • 16.8 yrsmedian time licensed
  • 85.7%corp / LLC / partnership (14.3% sole owner)
  • 1new in the last 12 months
  • —change tracking began November 1, 2026

CSLB's public data lists 21 ornamental metal contractors with a mailing address in San Francisco, and 21 of them (100%) show a Clear primary status.

The share with a suspension (0%) is close to the San Francisco County rate for the same license (0%). 33.3% report a workers' comp exemption, 7.8 points lower than the statewide figure for ornamental metal contractors (41.1%), so many of these businesses say they have no employees.

Experience varies: 71.4% have been licensed 10+ years and 1 is new this year (median 16.8 years, vs 15 statewide).

In California this work generally calls for the C-23 Ornamental Metal Contractor license (or a B license when it is part of a larger multi-trade job). See the C-23 Ornamental Metal Contractor guide for what the license covers.

How to check an ornamental metal contractor's license in San Francisco

  1. Open the ornamental metal contractor's profile from the table below (or search San Francisco listings by name). Check that C-23 appears among its classifications and that the primary status reads Clear. What C-23 covers.
  2. Confirm it live with CSLB's Instant License Check. Statuses change between our weekly refreshes, especially workers' comp and bond suspensions.
  3. Ask for the pocket license and a photo ID and match the name to your contract. Work of $1,000 or more needs a license (the $1,000 rule), and a down payment can't exceed $1,000 or 10% (down payment rules).

All 21 ornamental metal contractors in San Francisco

San Francisco ornamental metal 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 ornamental metal contractors in San Francisco
Business nameLicense #StatusYearsWorkers' compBond
Collier Building Specialties INC 481944 Clear 41 Insured On file
J C Metal Specialists INC 546302 Clear 38 Insured On file
Colonial Ornamental Iron Works INC 665992 Clear 33 Insured On file
O'keeffe Mechanical CO INC 687041 Clear 32 Insured On file
Detail Ironworks 769491 Clear 27 Insured On file
Complete Fabrications INC 776967 Clear 26 Insured On file
J C Steel Fabrication INC 799544 Clear 25 Exempt On file
Daly City Iron Works 892302 Clear 19 Insured On file
Iron Maverick INC 912098 Clear 18 Exempt On file
Bannon Construction INC 917823 Clear 18 Insured On file
Solher Iron INC 941762 Clear 16 Insured On file
Hicks Metal Design and Production 962850 Clear 15 Exempt On file
Santana Iron Works 973677 Clear 14 Exempt On file
Espana Iron Works 980310 Clear 13 Exempt On file
A M F K Industries INC 1012748 Clear 10 Insured On file
Bahman & Hoch INC 1033287 Clear 8 Insured On file
Kmd Heavy Metals 1033695 Clear 8 Insured On file
Ferraru Supreme Works Limited Liability Company 1078346 Clear 5 Insured On file
San Francisco Iron Works INC 1095667 Clear 4 Insured On file
Nicholson Ornamental Metals 1112978 Clear 2 Exempt On file
Luis Lazaro 1152045 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 ornamental metal contractors are in San Francisco?

CSLB's current public file lists 21 ornamental metal contractors with a San Francisco mailing address. 21 have a Clear status, and 95.2% show no issues at all in the file (no suspension, no pending action, bond on file, not near expiration).

What license does an ornamental metal contractor need in California?

CSLB issues the C-23 Ornamental Metal Contractor classification for this work. In San Francisco County, 100% of San Francisco's holders are Clear right now. The license requirement starts at $1,000 per job (the minor-work rule).

How do I check an ornamental metal contractor's workers' comp?

Open the contractor's profile here to see the workers' comp type and insurer from CSLB's file. In San Francisco, 66.7% of ornamental metal contractors list a policy, 33.3% claim an exemption and 0% show no current coverage. Confirm the policy with CSLB's workers' comp search before work starts. How to check workers' comp.

Related

Ornamental Metal Contractors in nearby cities

Other licensed trades in San Francisco

Guides