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Licensed General Contractors in Santa Maria, California

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

  • 269licensed general contractors
  • 264active (Clear)
  • 1.9%with a suspension
  • 58.7%workers' comp exempt
  • 14.1 yrsmedian time licensed
  • 43.9%corp / LLC / partnership (56.1% sole owner)
  • 16new in the last 12 months
  • —change tracking began November 1, 2026

Santa Maria is home to 269 general contractors in CSLB's license file, ranking #2 of 9 Santa Barbara County cities for this trade. 98.1% are Clear.

58.7% report a workers' comp exemption, 1 points higher than the statewide figure for general contractors (57.7%), so many of these businesses say they have no employees. The share with a suspension, 1.9%, is 1.8 points lower than the Santa Barbara County rate for the same license (3.7%).

16 of these licenses are less than a year old, while 56.1% have been held for 10 years or more. The median is 14.1 years.

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 Santa Maria

  1. Find the business in the list below, or search all 269 Santa Maria listings, and open its profile. You want a Clear status and the B classification (a B license can also cover it as part of a multi-trade job).
  2. Re-check the same number on CSLB's Instant License Check the day you sign; our copy is refreshed weekly and 1.9% of Santa Maria 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 58.7% of Santa Maria general contractors claim a workers' comp exemption, ask who will actually do the work. Hiring checklist.

50 of 269 general contractors in Santa Maria

Santa Maria 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 Santa Maria
Business nameLicense #StatusYearsWorkers' compBond
Diani A J Construction CO INC 178450 Clear 68 Exempt On file
Santa Maria Electric INC 277342 Clear 54 Insured On file
Bognuda Construction 283343 Clear 53 Exempt On file
Aqua Quest 316049 Clear 50 Exempt On file
Spiess Construction CO INC 333989 Clear 49 Insured On file
Avo Construction 380711 Clear 47 Exempt On file
Moore and Sons General Contracting 393009 Clear 46 Exempt On file
Smith Mechanical - Electrical - Plumbing 420418 Clear 44 Insured On file
Smith Cameron L 421948 Clear 44 Insured On file
Ever-Ready Electric 428707 Clear 44 Insured On file
Famco Development INC 433643 Clear 43 Insured On file
Brunello Construction 435830 Clear 43 Exempt On file
J W Ainsworth Construction 437257 Clear 43 Exempt On file
Santa Maria Drywall 437265 Clear 43 Insured On file
Little Bruce Construction 453023 Clear 42 Exempt On file
Stowell Enterprises INC 459059 Clear 42 Insured On file
Newberry Construction 468534 Clear 41 Exempt On file
Pacific Development 480455 Clear 41 Insured On file
Heath T S Construction and Development 485011 Clear 40 Exempt On file
Edwards Vernon Constructors INC 486458 Clear 40 Exempt On file
Barajas Construction INC 491680 Clear 40 Insured On file
Cuellar Construction 499886 Clear 40 Exempt On file
Carr Jim General Contracting 503085 Clear 39 Insured On file
Valley Fencing INC 505979 Clear 39 Insured On file
Young Roger Construction 517007 Clear 39 Exempt On file
Gudmunds M H Construction 520358 Clear 39 Exempt On file
Renfrow Eloy 519949 Clear 39 Exempt On file
Rod Honrada Construction 521086 Clear 39 Exempt On file
Beebe Lee Construction INC 525861 Clear 38 Exempt On file
Nostromo Restoration & Painting 528544 Clear 38 Exempt On file
Samuel Construction 536173 Clear 38 Exempt On file
Atlas Performance Industries INC 546940 Clear 38 Insured On file
Bassett Raingutters INC 547262 Clear 38 Insured On file
Painting By D & D Mc Neil 545170 Clear 38 Exempt On file
John the Builder INC 550320 Clear 37 Insured On file
Innovative Electrical 553525 Clear 37 Exempt On file
Ellis & Sons INC 558128 Clear 37 Insured On file
Slocum J R Construction INC 558334 Clear 37 Exempt On file
Smith W D Construction INC 559018 Clear 37 Exempt On file
Waldron Construction 556077 Clear 37 Exempt On file
B and B Builders 583089 Clear 36 Exempt On file
Westridge Construction 586477 Clear 36 Exempt On file
El Dorado Construction INC 591446 Clear 36 Insured On file
Aldridge Edward K Construction INC 596621 Clear 36 Exempt On file
Lopez V JR & Sons General Engineering Contractors INC 607333 Clear 35 Insured On file
Rolando Dale Construction 640512 Clear 34 Exempt On file
Allison Brian K Construction 643204 Clear 34 Insured On file
Mar-Kel Construction 643321 Clear 34 Exempt On file
Cedar Springs Development 652627 Clear 34 Exempt On file
C & S Construction 664196 Clear 33 Exempt On file

See all 269 general contractors in Santa Maria

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 Santa Maria?

CSLB's current public file lists 269 general contractors with a Santa Maria mailing address. 264 have a Clear status, and 90.7% show no issues at all in the file (no suspension, no pending action, bond on file, not near expiration).

What license does a general contractor need in California?

CSLB issues the B General Building Contractor classification for this work. In Santa Barbara County, 98.1% of Santa Maria'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 contractor's workers' comp?

Each profile shows the workers' comp type, insurer and policy dates from CSLB's file. Among Santa Maria general contractors, 58.7% are exempt (no employees), 41.3% insured and 0% without current coverage. Verify a policy with CSLB's insurer search (step by step).

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