Licensed Contractors in Los Angeles, CA
Updated November 1, 2026 · Data from CSLB's public license file
- 6,780licenses
- 94.3%Clear
- 5.7%suspended (state 4.6%)
- 51.3%workers' comp exempt
- 9 yrsmedian time licensed
- 632new in 12 months
CSLB's license file shows 6,780 contractors with a Los Angeles address, across 30 trades with at least 20 licensees each (the biggest is general contractors). 5.7% have a suspension, compared with 4.8% across Los Angeles County and 4.6% statewide.
Licensed trades in Los Angeles
- General Contractors (3,589)
- Electricians (976)
- Plumbers (685)
- Painters (539)
- Limited Specialty Contractors (296)
- HVAC Contractors (280)
- General Engineering Contractors (232)
- Landscapers (204)
- Roofers (181)
- Flooring Contractors (168)
- Low Voltage Contractors (162)
- Tile Contractors (100)
- Glazing Contractors (92)
- Cabinet and Finish Carpentry Contractors (79)
- Concrete Contractors (79)
- Demolition and Building Moving Contractors (66)
- Fire Protection Contractors (62)
- Residential Remodeling Contractors (57)
- Drywall Contractors (52)
- Structural Steel Contractors (43)
- Refrigeration Contractors (40)
- Sign Contractors (36)
- Earthwork and Paving Contractors (36)
- Pool Contractors (36)
- Fencing Contractors (32)
- Ornamental Metal Contractors (30)
- Masonry Contractors (29)
- Framing Contractors (26)
- Sheet Metal Contractors (25)
- Plastering and Stucco Contractors (23)
Smaller trades in Los Angeles (under 20 licensees) are searchable:
- Solar Contractors (18)
- Elevator Contractors (17)
- Boiler and Steam Fitting Contractors (15)
- Septic and Sanitation Contractors (13)
- Tree and Palm Contractors (10)
- Lock and Security Contractors (9)
- Welding Contractors (8)
- Insulation Contractors (7)
- Parking and Highway Improvement Contractors (5)
- Reinforcing Steel Contractors (4)
- Manufactured Housing Contractors (3)
- Traffic Control Contractors (3)
- Asbestos Abatement Contractors (3)
- Pipeline Contractors (2)
- Water Conditioning Contractors (1)
- Well Drillers (1)
Suspensions in Los Angeles, by reason
Explainers: Suspended: contractor's bond · Suspended: workers' compensation · Suspended: liability insurance · Suspended: no qualifying individual
Newest Clear licenses in Los Angeles
| Business name | License # | Status | Years | Workers' comp | Bond |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alvarado's Plumber INC | 1163977 | Clear | <1 | Exempt | On file |
| Apo Construction INC | 1163968 | Clear | <1 | Insured | On file |
| Compound Controls LLC | 1163967 | Clear | <1 | Insured | On file |
| Pacific Western Assets LLC | 1163962 | Clear | <1 | Exempt | On file |
| 2b Elite Construction INC | 1163948 | Clear | <1 | Exempt | On file |
| A+ Construction LLC | 1163820 | Clear | <1 | Exempt | On file |
| Converge Home Builders INC | 1163786 | Clear | <1 | Exempt | On file |
| Edgar and Son Construction INC | 1163779 | Clear | <1 | Exempt | On file |
| Klayderman Construction | 1163766 | Clear | <1 | Exempt | On file |
| Vertex Landscape Services | 1163751 | Clear | <1 | Insured | On file |
Source: CSLB public data · Updated November 1, 2026 Status can change at any time. Verify on CSLB's Instant License Check.
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