Licensed General Contractors in Fortuna, California
Updated November 1, 2026 from CSLB's public license file · B General Building Contractor
- 54licensed general contractors
- 54active (Clear)
- 0%with a suspension
- 70.4%workers' comp exempt
- 20.2 yrsmedian time licensed
- 27.8%corp / LLC / partnership (72.2% sole owner)
- 4new in the last 12 months
- —change tracking began November 1, 2026
CSLB's public data lists 54 general contractors with a mailing address in Fortuna, and 54 of them (100%) show a Clear primary status.
The share with a suspension, 0%, is 2.8 points lower than the Humboldt County rate for the same license (2.8%). 70.4% report a workers' comp exemption, 12.7 points higher than the statewide figure for general contractors (57.7%), so many of these businesses say they have no employees.
Experience varies: 68.5% have been licensed 10+ years and 4 are new this year (median 20.2 years, vs 15.3 statewide).
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 Fortuna
- Find the business in the list below, or search all 54 Fortuna 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).
- Re-check the same number on CSLB's Instant License Check the day you sign; our copy is refreshed weekly and 0% of Fortuna listings here already show a suspension.
- 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 general contractor is required by law. See the $1,000 rule.
50 of 54 general contractors in Fortuna
Fortuna 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beacom Construction CO | 168923 | Clear | 69 | Insured | On file |
| Chisum Ray Construction | 256068 | Clear | 57 | Insured | On file |
| Smith Construction | 316286 | Clear | 50 | Exempt | On file |
| Huggler Construction | 394231 | Clear | 46 | Exempt | On file |
| Stanmar Construction | 432355 | Clear | 43 | Exempt | On file |
| Mc Kenny Neal J Corporation | 461444 | Clear | 42 | Insured | On file |
| Gent P Michael | 466248 | Clear | 41 | Exempt | On file |
| Moore Construction CO | 542770 | Clear | 38 | Exempt | On file |
| Royse Restoration | 578956 | Clear | 37 | Exempt | On file |
| Chris Custom Carpentry | 606764 | Clear | 35 | Exempt | On file |
| Wendt Construction CO INC | 622738 | Clear | 35 | Insured | On file |
| Heryford Electric & Communications | 641124 | Clear | 34 | Insured | On file |
| Vellis Mark Construction | 646178 | Clear | 34 | Exempt | On file |
| Peterson Plumbing | 681692 | Clear | 32 | Exempt | On file |
| Gray Wendell John Construction | 683418 | Clear | 32 | Exempt | On file |
| Wilson Construction | 700467 | Clear | 31 | Exempt | On file |
| Springville Development CO INC | 714908 | Clear | 31 | Exempt | On file |
| Gladden Construction | 741946 | Clear | 29 | Insured | On file |
| Adams Construction | 747855 | Clear | 28 | Insured | On file |
| Eureka Fire Protection | 761282 | Clear | 27 | Exempt | On file |
| Boechler Builders | 768526 | Clear | 27 | Exempt | On file |
| Shultz Construction | 785888 | Clear | 26 | Exempt | On file |
| Collings Construction | 840674 | Clear | 22 | Exempt | On file |
| Bertain Construction | 847159 | Clear | 22 | Exempt | On file |
| Bollan Construction | 853470 | Clear | 21 | Exempt | On file |
| Dulitz Aaron | 879963 | Clear | 20 | Exempt | On file |
| Thompson Construction | 879940 | Clear | 20 | Exempt | On file |
| Plumb Construction | 886905 | Clear | 20 | Insured | On file |
| A and G Concrete | 889481 | Clear | 19 | Insured | On file |
| Thompson Construction | 895554 | Clear | 19 | Exempt | On file |
| Valencia Sergio Construction | 900994 | Clear | 19 | Exempt | On file |
| Kriterion Construction Services INC | 936219 | Clear | 17 | Insured | On file |
| Winkelhaus Construction | 982523 | Clear | 13 | Exempt | On file |
| Junior Barns L L C | 983820 | Clear | 13 | Exempt | On file |
| Hurst Construction | 996370 | Clear | 12 | Exempt | On file |
| Hesch Construction | 999863 | Clear | 11 | Exempt | On file |
| Bollan Built Construction | 1014218 | Clear | 10 | Exempt | On file |
| Verbich Michael Construction | 1030269 | Clear | 9 | Exempt | On file |
| Friesen Homes | 1051217 | Clear | 7 | Insured | On file |
| Strong Sawyer | 1058157 | Clear | 7 | Exempt | On file |
| Robinson Homes | 1059319 | Clear | 7 | Insured | On file |
| Sandberg Construction | 1071953 | Clear | 5 | Exempt | On file |
| Henry Ryan Construction | 1078325 | Clear | 5 | Exempt | On file |
| Tugboat Charlie's Construction Company | 1077810 | Clear | 5 | Exempt | On file |
| Hunter and Son Construction INC | 1082278 | Clear | 5 | Insured | On file |
| Eureka Fire Protection | 1101704 | Clear | 3 | Insured | On file |
| Swanlund Building Design & Remodeling INC | 1112737 | Clear | 3 | Insured | On file |
| Logan's General Construction | 1124567 | Clear | 2 | Exempt | On file |
| Stevens Rory Construction | 1128187 | Clear | 2 | Exempt | On file |
| Synergy Humboldt | 1142644 | Clear | 1 | Exempt | On file |
See all 54 general contractors in Fortuna
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 Fortuna?
CSLB's current public file lists 54 general contractors with a Fortuna mailing address. 54 have a Clear status, and 83.3% 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. 54 businesses in Fortuna 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 Fortuna, 29.6% of general contractors list a policy, 70.4% 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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