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Licensed General Engineering Contractors in Santa Cruz, California

Updated November 1, 2026 from CSLB's public license file · A General Engineering Contractor

  • 24licensed general engineering contractors
  • 24active (Clear)
  • 0%with a suspension
  • 29.2%workers' comp exempt
  • 21.9 yrsmedian time licensed
  • 70.8%corp / LLC / partnership (29.2% sole owner)
  • 1new in the last 12 months
  • —change tracking began November 1, 2026

There are 24 general engineering contractors based in Santa Cruz in CSLB's current file. 24 (100%) have a Clear status as of November 1, 2026.

The share with a suspension, 0%, is 4.6 points lower than the Santa Cruz County rate for the same license (4.6%). 29.2% report a workers' comp exemption, 6.2 points lower than the statewide figure for general engineering contractors (35.4%), so many of these businesses say they have no employees.

The median general engineering contractor here has held a license for 21.9 years (more than the statewide median of 18.5), and 1 license was issued in the last 12 months.

These firms hold CSLB's A (General Engineering Contractor) license for engineered fixed works. See the A General Engineering Contractor guide for what the license covers.

How to check a general engineering contractor's license in Santa Cruz

  1. Look the company up by name or license number (search Santa Cruz). On the profile, confirm three things: Clear status, the A 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 0% of Santa Cruz 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. Ask for proof of workers' comp if anyone besides the owner will work on site. Hiring checklist.

All 24 general engineering contractors in Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz general engineering 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 engineering contractors in Santa Cruz
Business nameLicense #StatusYearsWorkers' compBond
Saam George M III 330675 Clear 49 Exempt On file
Schultz Construction INC 342355 Clear 49 Insured On file
Reber Construction Company INC 461535 Clear 42 Insured On file
Ron Clegg 536361 Clear 38 Exempt On file
Chris Wortman Excavation and Trucking 668089 Clear 33 Insured On file
Triton Construction 693807 Clear 32 Insured On file
Slatter Construction INC 709778 Clear 31 Insured On file
Mickey's Backhoe Service 712756 Clear 31 Exempt On file
E & S Trucking 713788 Clear 31 Insured On file
Goodenough Underground 819290 Clear 23 Exempt On file
Conley Construction 838052 Clear 22 Insured On file
Allterra Solar 847973 Clear 22 Insured On file
Matt Kaempf 855790 Clear 21 Exempt On file
Basile Excavation and Grading 888759 Clear 19 Exempt On file
Trinity Source Group INC 913467 Clear 18 Insured On file
Pavement Data Group INC 927168 Clear 17 Insured On file
Trinity Drilling INC 1010926 Clear 10 Insured On file
Santa Cruz Mountains Trail Stewardship 1050446 Clear 7 Insured None listed
Overton Construction INC 1081656 Clear 5 Insured On file
Sunra Group INC 1088592 Clear 4 Insured On file
Dueck Bros Gneral Engineering Contractors 1100898 Clear 3 Insured On file
Santa Cruz Utility INC 1133574 Clear 1 Insured On file
Empire Grading & Excavation INC 1144651 Clear 1 Exempt On file
Crestline Construction LLC 1148548 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.

Frequently asked questions

How many licensed general engineering contractors are in Santa Cruz?

CSLB's current public file lists 24 general engineering contractors with a Santa Cruz mailing address. 24 have a Clear status, and 91.7% show no issues at all in the file (no suspension, no pending action, bond on file, not near expiration).

What license does a general engineering contractor need in California?

CSLB issues the A General Engineering Contractor classification for this work. In Santa Cruz County, 100% of Santa Cruz'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 engineering contractor's workers' comp?

Open the contractor's profile here to see the workers' comp type and insurer from CSLB's file. In Santa Cruz, 70.8% of general engineering contractors list a policy, 29.2% 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.

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