Licensed General Contractors in Sonoma, California
Updated November 1, 2026 from CSLB's public license file · B General Building Contractor
- 164licensed general contractors
- 158active (Clear)
- 3.7%with a suspension
- 59.1%workers' comp exempt
- 18.6 yrsmedian time licensed
- 44.5%corp / LLC / partnership (55.5% sole owner)
- 5new in the last 12 months
- —change tracking began November 1, 2026
Sonoma is home to 164 general contractors in CSLB's license file, ranking #4 of 14 Sonoma County cities for this trade. 96.3% are Clear.
The share with a suspension (3.7%) is close to the Sonoma County rate for the same license (4.3%). 59.1% report a workers' comp exemption, 1.4 points higher than the statewide figure for general contractors (57.7%), so many of these businesses say they have no employees.
The median general contractor here has held a license for 18.6 years (more than the statewide median of 15.3), and 5 licenses were issued in the last 12 months.
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 Sonoma
- Look the company up by name or license number (search Sonoma). On the profile, confirm three things: Clear status, the B license for this kind of work, and a contractor's bond on file.
- Before any money changes hands, verify the license on CSLB's own lookup. Our data comes from CSLB's weekly file, so a very recent change may not show here yet.
- Match the license holder's name to the name on the written contract and the person you meet. Since 59.1% of Sonoma general contractors claim a workers' comp exemption, ask who will actually do the work. Hiring checklist.
50 of 164 general contractors in Sonoma
Sonoma 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.
| Business name | License # | Status | Years | Workers' comp | Bond |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Napa Sonoma Builders | 117102 | Clear | 76 | Exempt | On file |
| Peterson Mechanical INC | 171486 | Clear | 69 | Insured | On file |
| Botieff William Contractor | 193984 | Clear | 66 | Exempt | On file |
| O'gorman Robert General Contractor | 321530 | Clear | 50 | Exempt | On file |
| Lely R J Construction | 325380 | Clear | 50 | Insured | On file |
| Burlington Steve C | 375816 | Clear | 47 | Exempt | On file |
| Versaggi Construction | 389865 | Clear | 46 | Exempt | On file |
| Ray Jon & Sons Construction | 397968 | Clear | 45 | Insured | On file |
| Ledson Construction | 404946 | Clear | 45 | Exempt | On file |
| Rupiper Gerald Stanley | 416906 | Clear | 44 | Exempt | On file |
| Sammon Ed Construction | 418048 | Clear | 44 | Exempt | On file |
| American Builders | 427930 | Clear | 44 | Exempt | On file |
| Castelli Construction | 428801 | Clear | 44 | Exempt | On file |
| Abide International INC | 462833 | Clear | 42 | Insured | On file |
| Brady Construction Company | 479385 | Clear | 41 | Exempt | On file |
| Szanyi Construction INC | 508018 | Clear | 39 | Exempt | On file |
| Portello Construction | 518418 | Clear | 39 | Exempt | On file |
| Sweeney Phelim J Construction | 520619 | Clear | 39 | Exempt | On file |
| Portal Construction | 552858 | Clear | 37 | Insured | On file |
| Szumski Daniel Stephen | 566657 | Clear | 37 | Exempt | On file |
| Hoh Builders | 587755 | Clear | 36 | Insured | On file |
| Byrnes & McClellan Construction INC | 615048 | Clear | 35 | Insured | On file |
| North Counties Drywall INC | 630523 | Clear | 35 | Insured | On file |
| Jones L M Electric INC | 638441 | Clear | 34 | Exempt | On file |
| Murray Building INC | 646709 | Clear | 34 | Insured | On file |
| Hartmann Construction | 660192 | Clear | 33 | Exempt | On file |
| R A Wilson Construction Corp | 665636 | Clear | 33 | Insured | On file |
| Rockridge Construction | 671287 | Clear | 33 | Exempt | On file |
| Heritage Construction | 678343 | Clear | 33 | Exempt | On file |
| Grgich Stanley Nicholas | 686550 | Clear | 32 | Exempt | On file |
| Con Mara Gardens INC | 694439 | Clear | 32 | Insured | On file |
| Miltenberger Construction CO | 693407 | Clear | 32 | Insured | On file |
| Thomas Anderson & CO | 715281 | Clear | 31 | Exempt | On file |
| Duffy Construction | 717952 | Clear | 30 | Exempt | On file |
| Lanning Steve Construction INC | 718390 | Clear | 30 | Insured | On file |
| Welch Darrel D | 724090 | Clear | 30 | Insured | On file |
| Rocket Science | 732497 | Clear | 29 | Exempt | On file |
| Perot Construction | 734142 | Clear | 29 | Exempt | On file |
| Kegler L B General Contractor | 735241 | Clear | 29 | Exempt | On file |
| Van's Construction | 742306 | Clear | 29 | Exempt | On file |
| Rg Construction | 746491 | Clear | 28 | Exempt | On file |
| Young Bert | 749654 | Clear | 28 | Exempt | On file |
| Greystone West Company | 753972 | Clear | 28 | Insured | On file |
| Landers Curry INC | 754084 | Clear | 28 | Insured | On file |
| Hughes John E | 755594 | Clear | 28 | Exempt | On file |
| Horizon Builders INC | 758694 | Clear | 27 | Insured | On file |
| McElligott Construction INC | 759480 | Clear | 27 | Exempt | On file |
| Wine Country Builders INC | 763980 | Clear | 27 | Insured | On file |
| Rocha Construction | 769599 | Clear | 27 | Exempt | On file |
| Adept Remodel and Construction | 771528 | Clear | 27 | Insured | On file |
See all 164 general contractors in Sonoma
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 Sonoma?
CSLB's current public file lists 164 general contractors with a Sonoma mailing address. 158 have a Clear status, and 86.6% 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?
Open the contractor's profile here to see the workers' comp type and insurer from CSLB's file. In Sonoma, 40.9% of general contractors list a policy, 59.1% 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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