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Licensed General Contractors in San Jose, California

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

  • 2,303licensed general contractors
  • 2,194active (Clear)
  • 4.7%with a suspension
  • 52.2%workers' comp exempt
  • 10.2 yrsmedian time licensed
  • 59.3%corp / LLC / partnership (40.7% sole owner)
  • 169new in the last 12 months
  • —change tracking began November 1, 2026

CSLB's public data lists 2,303 general contractors with a mailing address in San Jose, and 2,194 of them (95.3%) show a Clear primary status.

52.2% report a workers' comp exemption, 5.5 points lower than the statewide figure for general contractors (57.7%), so many of these businesses say they have no employees. The share with a suspension (4.7%) is close to the Santa Clara County rate for the same license (4.2%).

Experience varies: 50.7% have been licensed 10+ years and 169 are new this year (median 10.2 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 San Jose

  1. Look the company up by name or license number (search San Jose). On the profile, confirm three things: Clear status, the B license for this kind of work, and a contractor's bond on file.
  2. Re-check the same number on CSLB's Instant License Check the day you sign; our copy is refreshed weekly and 4.7% of San Jose 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 52.2% of San Jose general contractors claim a workers' comp exemption, ask who will actually do the work. Hiring checklist.

50 of 2,303 general contractors in San Jose

San Jose 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 San Jose
Business nameLicense #StatusYearsWorkers' compBond
Rosendin Electric INC 142881 Clear 72 Insured On file
California Drywall CO 148320 Clear 72 Insured On file
Perez Don House Movers & Mobile Homes INC 152989 Clear 71 Insured On file
Bianchi George Construction INC 168950 Clear 69 Insured On file
Cupertino Electric INC 174637 Clear 68 Insured On file
Peletz C M CO 176613 Clear 68 Insured On file
Mc Donald O C CO INC 177271 Clear 68 Insured On file
Craig Jack H Construction CO 190009 Clear 66 Insured On file
Valhalla Builders INC 191690 Clear 66 Insured On file
Arcadia Development CO 225442 Clear 62 Insured On file
Leisure Products Systems 250358 Clear 59 Exempt On file
Able Exterminators INC 257263 Clear 57 Insured On file
Strouss Bros Construction INC 259260 Clear 57 Insured On file
Lazer Construction CO 266814 Clear 55 Exempt On file
Owen Plumbing and General Contracting INC 272072 Clear 55 Exempt On file
S M Kadas LTD 277983 Clear 54 Exempt On file
Pivot Interiors INC 288800 Clear 53 Insured On file
Blach Construction Company 290418 Clear 52 Insured On file
Smith Duane R Contractor 293739 Clear 52 Exempt On file
Parola Richard General Contractor 294859 Clear 52 Exempt On file
Archkey Solutions 296728 Clear 52 Insured On file
Mai Construction INC 296965 Clear 52 Insured On file
Peninsula Crane & Rigging 299007 Clear 52 Insured On file
Speno Nicholas A & Associates INC 304342 Clear 51 Insured On file
Cc Apollo Electric 317626 Clear 50 Exempt On file
Daniel Construction Company 330395 Clear 49 Exempt On file
James Jessie Construction 330194 Clear 49 Exempt On file
Swenson Builders 342751 Clear 49 Insured On file
Barrall George 343557 Clear 49 Exempt On file
Design Construction 344216 Clear 49 Exempt On file
Reichert Construction 347767 Clear 48 Exempt On file
A 1 Nor/Cal & Son 352331 Clear 48 Insured On file
Trevino Joe INC 354880 Clear 48 Insured On file
Dry Creek Development CO 358137 Clear 48 Insured On file
Garcia C R Construction 361701 Clear 48 Insured On file
Anthony's Construction 373540 Clear 47 Exempt On file
Sutton Construction 375980 Clear 47 Exempt On file
Copple J B Construction CO 379549 Clear 47 Exempt On file
Geometrix 382694 Clear 47 Exempt On file
D R S 384536 Clear 46 Insured On file
Jennings Construction Company 385805 Clear 46 Exempt On file
Johnson Craig M Construction 385029 Clear 46 Exempt On file
Perry G L Construction INC 392332 Clear 46 Insured On file
R & S Erection of Santa Clara County INC 391987 Clear 46 Insured On file
Ranch Homes Construction INC 392251 Clear 46 Exempt On file
Herbert Bros Construction INC 393904 Clear 46 Exempt On file
Arnold Paul Construction INC 394567 Clear 46 Insured On file
Kerby Construction INC 397447 Clear 45 Exempt On file
R W Construction CO 407021 Clear 45 Exempt On file
Icom Mechanical INC 408622 Clear 45 Insured On file

See all 2,303 general contractors in San Jose

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 San Jose?

CSLB's current public file lists 2,303 general contractors with a San Jose mailing address. 2,194 have a Clear status, and 87.2% 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?

General contractors hold CSLB's B (General Building Contractor) license, which covers projects that combine two or more unrelated trades. Any job of $1,000 or more in labor and materials needs a licensed contractor. Read our guide to the $1,000 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 San Jose general contractors, 52.2% are exempt (no employees), 46.4% insured and 1.4% without current coverage. Verify a policy with CSLB's insurer search (step by step).

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