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Licensed General Contractors in Berkeley, California

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

  • 287licensed general contractors
  • 275active (Clear)
  • 4.2%with a suspension
  • 55.7%workers' comp exempt
  • 20.1 yrsmedian time licensed
  • 41.5%corp / LLC / partnership (58.5% sole owner)
  • 11new in the last 12 months
  • —change tracking began November 1, 2026

Berkeley is home to 287 general contractors in CSLB's license file, ranking #6 of 16 Alameda County cities for this trade. 95.8% are Clear.

The share with a suspension (4.2%) is close to the Alameda County rate for the same license (4.2%). 55.7% report a workers' comp exemption, 2 points lower 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 20.1 years (more than the statewide median of 15.3), and 11 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 Berkeley

  1. Look the company up by name or license number (search Berkeley). 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 4.2% of Berkeley 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 55.7% of Berkeley general contractors claim a workers' comp exemption, ask who will actually do the work. Hiring checklist.

50 of 287 general contractors in Berkeley

Berkeley 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 Berkeley
Business nameLicense #StatusYearsWorkers' compBond
Aleck Construction Company 268370 Clear 55 Exempt On file
Goodman Peter M 282919 Clear 53 Exempt On file
Sun Light & Power 326203 Clear 50 Insured On file
Ford J David Construction 348772 Clear 48 Insured On file
P & S Construction 350107 Clear 48 Insured On file
Alderson Tom 368874 Clear 47 Exempt On file
Frasheski Andy J 375046 Clear 47 Exempt On file
Feiner Michael A 393078 Clear 46 Insured On file
Berkeley Electric INC 393658 Clear 46 Insured On file
Stokes Timothy Jon 403456 Clear 45 Exempt On file
Mc Dowell Construction 410222 Clear 45 Insured On file
Sultan Construction 410891 Clear 45 Insured On file
Schmidt John Mark 418401 Clear 44 Exempt On file
Devco Design & Construction 423676 Clear 44 Insured On file
Sc Summerwood INC 426847 Clear 44 Insured On file
Banister Scott R 436689 Clear 43 Exempt On file
S R Construction 446078 Clear 43 Exempt On file
Ernest Machen 460594 Clear 42 Exempt On file
Zanderbuilt Corporation A California Corporation 461966 Clear 42 Insured On file
Duma Builders 480533 Clear 41 Exempt On file
Ratcliff Construction 490314 Clear 40 Insured On file
Caraco Daniel General Contractor 497342 Clear 40 Exempt On file
Shelter Builders 503747 Clear 39 Insured On file
Fitzgerald Construction INC 512048 Clear 39 Insured On file
Nevo Avi 514119 Clear 39 Insured On file
Newell Construction INC 514068 Clear 39 Insured On file
A & B Construction 520754 Clear 39 Exempt On file
A T M Construction 522021 Clear 38 Insured On file
Bibby Douglas J Construction 521724 Clear 38 Exempt On file
Angress Construction 526741 Clear 38 Exempt On file
Keating Construction 529092 Clear 38 Insured On file
McCutcheon Michael Construction Company INC 528791 Clear 38 Insured On file
Cerami Builders INC 533426 Clear 38 Insured On file
New Openings Construction Company 534814 Clear 38 Exempt On file
Trillia Roy 540179 Clear 38 Exempt On file
Coveney John General Contractor 541485 Clear 38 Exempt On file
Burley Design & Construction 548462 Clear 38 Exempt On file
Creative Specialty Construction INC 545292 Clear 38 Exempt On file
Cartelli Painting & Waterproofing INC 549784 Clear 37 Insured On file
Wagner Design & Construction 550276 Clear 37 Exempt On file
Alward Construction Company INC A California Corporation 553544 Clear 37 Insured On file
Pace Construction 553675 Clear 37 Exempt On file
Native Sons Construction 564532 Clear 37 Exempt On file
A+ Construction 567260 Clear 37 Exempt On file
Ghost Dance Construction Company 567268 Clear 37 Exempt On file
Van Leeuwen Cornelis 566899 Clear 37 Exempt On file
Mahaffey Kenneth R 571972 Clear 37 Exempt On file
Mc Neil George & Company 573634 Clear 37 Exempt On file
Sandquist Construction INC 572537 Clear 37 Insured On file
Dennehy Construction 575925 Clear 37 Exempt On file

See all 287 general contractors in Berkeley

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 Berkeley?

CSLB's current public file lists 287 general contractors with a Berkeley mailing address. 275 have a Clear status, and 90.9% 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?

Look for B on the license. 287 businesses in Berkeley 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 general contractor's workers' comp?

Open the contractor's profile here to see the workers' comp type and insurer from CSLB's file. In Berkeley, 42.5% of general contractors list a policy, 55.7% claim an exemption and 1.7% 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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