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Licensed General Contractors in Novato, California

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

  • 391licensed general contractors
  • 371active (Clear)
  • 5.1%with a suspension
  • 52.2%workers' comp exempt
  • 18.7 yrsmedian time licensed
  • 47.3%corp / LLC / partnership (52.7% sole owner)
  • 17new in the last 12 months
  • —change tracking began November 1, 2026

CSLB's public data lists 391 general contractors with a mailing address in Novato, and 371 of them (94.9%) show a Clear primary status.

The share with a suspension (5.1%) is close to the Marin County rate for the same license (4.9%). 52.2% report a workers' comp exemption, 5.5 points lower than the statewide figure for general contractors (57.7%), so many of these businesses say they have no employees.

Experience varies: 69.3% have been licensed 10+ years and 17 are new this year (median 18.7 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 Novato

  1. Look the company up by name or license number (search Novato). On the profile, confirm three things: Clear status, the B license for this kind of work, and a contractor's bond on file.
  2. 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.
  3. Match the license holder's name to the name on the written contract and the person you meet. Since 52.2% of Novato general contractors claim a workers' comp exemption, ask who will actually do the work. Hiring checklist.

50 of 391 general contractors in Novato

Novato 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 Novato
Business nameLicense #StatusYearsWorkers' compBond
Salvestrin Dino Construction Company 289622 Clear 52 Exempt On file
Nichelini Construction Company 302025 Clear 51 Exempt On file
Charles Melin and Sons INC 311858 Clear 51 Insured On file
Mosey Properties, LLC 321693 Clear 50 Insured On file
Voutselas Chuck Plumbing LLC 323631 Clear 50 Insured On file
Holleran Daniel A 351427 Clear 48 Insured On file
Clark Christopher Contracting INC 373692 Clear 47 Insured On file
Apperson Jesse W General Contractor 376220 Clear 47 Exempt On file
Flanagan James Builder 395345 Clear 45 Insured On file
Schalich Builders 400966 Clear 45 Exempt On file
Hoffmann Construction INC 414423 Clear 45 Insured On file
Guthrie Construction 417587 Clear 44 Insured On file
O'sullivan J F Construction 418358 Clear 44 Insured On file
Beebe Gregory Steven 425050 Clear 44 Exempt On file
Daly Dennis S 428042 Clear 44 Exempt On file
Redmond Tom Construction INC 434609 Clear 43 Insured On file
New Products and Services INC 441659 Clear 43 Insured On file
Perry Dale Construction Company 441640 Clear 43 Exempt On file
Knoles Construction CO 444992 Clear 43 Exempt On file
M A S Builders 445273 Clear 43 Insured On file
Rempe Construction 453554 Clear 42 Insured On file
Zamgen INC 459715 Clear 42 Insured On file
Hodes Bryan 462091 Clear 42 Insured On file
Nolan Mark General Contractor 463548 Clear 42 Exempt On file
Arruda Construction INC 468301 Clear 41 Insured On file
Environmental Management 471704 Clear 41 Exempt On file
Gelardi Mark Structures 475490 Clear 41 Exempt On file
Lindele Construction Company INC 488129 Clear 40 Exempt On file
Design Build Specialists INC 490829 Clear 40 Insured On file
Tavis Remodeling 493670 Clear 40 Exempt On file
Kopiecki William 497310 Clear 40 Exempt On file
Schalich Brothers Construction INC 497493 Clear 40 Insured On file
Solarcraft Services INC 497797 Clear 40 Insured On file
Nave Building & Development 502152 Clear 39 Exempt On file
Grant Gerard 503989 Clear 39 Exempt On file
O'sullivan D F Construction 506132 Clear 39 Exempt On file
G S S Construction 508129 Clear 39 Exempt On file
Tww Associates 513138 Clear 39 Insured On file
Deetken Const 513771 Clear 39 Exempt On file
In Home Independence 519907 Clear 39 Exempt On file
Salyer David Construction 522074 Clear 38 Exempt On file
Chris Construction 530706 Clear 38 Exempt On file
Toquinto Timothy Design & Builder 534381 Clear 38 Exempt On file
New Western Landscapes 536954 Clear 38 Exempt On file
Higgins Construction 544607 Clear 38 Exempt On file
Bernardini Construction 549724 Clear 37 Exempt On file
Hickey John Cosntruction 549348 Clear 37 Exempt On file
D L H Construction 552428 Clear 37 Exempt On file
Castlerock Construction Company 557667 Clear 37 Exempt On file
Collings R W General Contractor 556781 Clear 37 Insured On file

See all 391 general contractors in Novato

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 Novato?

CSLB's current public file lists 391 general contractors with a Novato mailing address. 371 have a Clear status, and 87.7% 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 Novato, 47.1% of general contractors list a policy, 52.2% claim an exemption and 0.8% 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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