Licensed Limited Specialty Contractors in South San Francisco, California
Updated November 1, 2026 from CSLB's public license file · C-61 Limited Specialty
- 45licensed limited specialty contractors
- 41active (Clear)
- 8.9%with a suspension
- 28.9%workers' comp exempt
- 19 yrsmedian time licensed
- 68.9%corp / LLC / partnership (31.1% sole owner)
- 1new in the last 12 months
- —change tracking began November 1, 2026
South San Francisco is home to 45 limited specialty contractors in CSLB's license file, ranking #1 of 5 San Mateo County cities for this trade. 91.1% are Clear.
The share with a suspension, 8.9%, is 4 points higher than the San Mateo County rate for the same license (4.9%). 28.9% report a workers' comp exemption, 7.3 points lower than the statewide figure for limited specialty contractors (36.2%), so many of these businesses say they have no employees.
1 of these licenses is less than a year old, while 66.7% have been held for 10 years or more. The median is 19 years.
C-61 licenses are always paired with a D-subcategory that names the specific trade, so check the "D" code on each profile. See the C-61 Limited Specialty guide for what the license covers.
How to check a limited specialty contractor's license in South San Francisco
- Find the business in the list below, or search all 45 South San Francisco listings, and open its profile. You want a Clear status and the C-61 classification (a B license can also cover it as part of a multi-trade job).
- Confirm it live with CSLB's Instant License Check. Statuses change between our weekly refreshes, especially workers' comp and bond suspensions.
- Get the bid and contract in writing with the license number on it. If the job tops $1,000 in labor and materials, a licensed limited specialty contractor is required by law. See the $1,000 rule.
All 45 limited specialty contractors in South San Francisco
South San Francisco limited specialty 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bay City Garage Doors | 260972 | Clear | 56 | Exempt | On file |
| Crown Industrial Engineering | 281290 | Clear | 53 | Insured | On file |
| Modern Pacific | 431408 | Clear | 44 | Insured | On file |
| Alpha Restoration and Waterproofing | 496117 | Clear | 40 | Insured | On file |
| Sam's Locksmith | 510065 | Clear | 39 | Exempt | On file |
| Interior Design Services | 545349 | Clear | 38 | Insured | On file |
| Chemical Exhaust- Ventilation Cleaning Professionals INC | 592026 | Clear | 36 | Insured | On file |
| Quality Systems Installations LTD | 597671 | Clear | 36 | Insured | On file |
| R & S Erection of San Mateo INC | 688264 | Clear | 32 | Insured | On file |
| Marble West Sales | 692186 | Clear | 32 | Insured | On file |
| Borg M J Locksmiths | 699174 | Clear | 32 | Exempt | On file |
| R & S Erection North Peninsula INC | 708345 | Clear | 31 | Insured | On file |
| Al - Tone Overhead Door INC | 716940 | Clear | 30 | Exempt | On file |
| Simonds Machinery CO | 719795 | Clear | 30 | Insured | On file |
| V and G Garage Door Company | 742515 | Clear | 29 | Exempt | On file |
| Accutite | 762034 | Clear | 27 | Insured | On file |
| Bull C H CO | 771855 | Clear | 26 | Insured | On file |
| American Chimney Services | 827201 | Clear | 23 | Insured | On file |
| King Scaffolding INC | 857583 | Clear | 21 | Insured | On file |
| Floor Pros | 896889 | Clear | 19 | Insured | On file |
| Powell's Coring and Cutting | 905892 | Clear | 19 | Insured | On file |
| Scaffold Inspection & Testing CO | 922381 | Clear | 18 | Insured | On file |
| Capital Building Maintenance & Cleaning Services INC | 947990 | Clear | 16 | Insured | On file |
| Window Works | 961285 | Clear | 15 | Insured | On file |
| North West Waterproofing INC | 964488 | Clear | 15 | Insured | On file |
| C G Moving Company INC | 987530 | Clear | 13 | Insured | On file |
| A 1 Fence Company | 998389 | Clear | 12 | Insured | On file |
| A - 1 Hauling | 1051911 | Clear | 7 | Insured | On file |
| Bayside Printed Products | 1052372 | Clear | 7 | Insured | On file |
| All West Over Head Garage Doors | 1066278 | Clear | 6 | Exempt | On file |
| W L Doors | 1067178 | Clear | 6 | Exempt | On file |
| Honest Garage Doors | 1068075 | Clear | 6 | Exempt | On file |
| Water's Fault | 1084308 | Clear | 4 | Insured | On file |
| Hm Fence | 1087311 | Clear | 4 | Insured | On file |
| Molina's Fence | 1099063 | Clear | 3 | Exempt | On file |
| Bahia Commercial Painters | 1119471 | Clear | 2 | Insured | On file |
| Em Eagle Siding & Decking INC | 1121198 | Clear | 2 | Insured | On file |
| Vermont Solutions INC | 1126355 | Clear | 2 | Insured | On file |
| J S Overhead Garage Door | 1127793 | Clear | 2 | Exempt | On file |
| All Surface Wash INC | 1134709 | Clear | 1 | Exempt | On file |
| Door Bros Garage Doors LLC | 1153774 | Clear | <1 | Exempt | On file |
| Dan's Drilling | 360768 | Susp: workers' compensation | 48 | None | On file |
| Hughston Lance | 784025 | Susp: workers' compensation | 26 | None | On file |
| U S A Scaffold Company | 927205 | Susp: workers' compensation | 17 | None | On file |
| Morales Fence | 1115029 | Susp: contractor's bond | 2 | 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 limited specialty contractors are in South San Francisco?
CSLB's current public file lists 45 limited specialty contractors with a South San Francisco mailing address. 41 have a Clear status, and 86.7% show no issues at all in the file (no suspension, no pending action, bond on file, not near expiration).
What license does a limited specialty contractor need in California?
Look for C-61 on the license. 45 businesses in South San Francisco hold it. Small jobs under $1,000 with no permit and no employees are exempt; everything else needs a license (details).
How do I check a limited specialty contractor's workers' comp?
Open the contractor's profile here to see the workers' comp type and insurer from CSLB's file. In South San Francisco, 64.4% of limited specialty contractors list a policy, 28.9% claim an exemption and 6.7% 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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