Licensed Limited Specialty Contractors in Novato, California
Updated November 1, 2026 from CSLB's public license file · C-61 Limited Specialty
- 47licensed limited specialty contractors
- 47active (Clear)
- 0%with a suspension
- 31.9%workers' comp exempt
- 13.7 yrsmedian time licensed
- 55.3%corp / LLC / partnership (44.7% sole owner)
- 0new in the last 12 months
- —change tracking began November 1, 2026
There are 47 limited specialty contractors based in Novato in CSLB's current file. 47 (100%) have a Clear status as of November 1, 2026.
The share with a suspension, 0%, is 1.4 points lower than the Marin County rate for the same license (1.4%). 31.9% report a workers' comp exemption, 4.3 points lower than the statewide figure for limited specialty contractors (36.2%), so many of these businesses say they have no employees.
Experience varies: 59.6% have been licensed 10+ years and 0 are new this year (median 13.7 years, vs 13 statewide).
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 Novato
- Open the limited specialty contractor's profile from the table below (or search Novato listings by name). Check that C-61 appears among its classifications and that the primary status reads Clear. What C-61 covers.
- Re-check the same number on CSLB's Instant License Check the day you sign; our copy is refreshed weekly and 0% of Novato 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 limited specialty contractor is required by law. See the $1,000 rule.
All 47 limited specialty contractors in Novato
Novato 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael R Shand | 404698 | Clear | 45 | Insured | On file |
| Ghee Milton Woodbury | 419055 | Clear | 44 | Insured | On file |
| Solarcraft Services INC | 497797 | Clear | 40 | Insured | On file |
| Advanced Safe & Vault | 548201 | Clear | 38 | Exempt | On file |
| Automatic Garage Door of Marin INC | 550241 | Clear | 37 | Insured | On file |
| Chim Chimney Sweep CO INC | 575744 | Clear | 37 | Insured | On file |
| Hansen Tree Artists | 662120 | Clear | 33 | Insured | On file |
| Decks By Woodmasters | 723385 | Clear | 30 | Exempt | On file |
| Cutting Edge Construction | 727158 | Clear | 30 | Insured | On file |
| Bird Busters INC | 736847 | Clear | 29 | Insured | On file |
| Hurricane Hauling & Demolition INC | 746531 | Clear | 28 | Insured | On file |
| Ron's Pool Service | 753736 | Clear | 28 | Exempt | On file |
| Lecterc Marc | 773962 | Clear | 26 | Exempt | On file |
| Novato Pool Scene INC | 807789 | Clear | 24 | Insured | On file |
| Viking Sandblasting LLC | 810588 | Clear | 24 | Exempt | On file |
| D C Hauling | 826156 | Clear | 23 | Exempt | On file |
| Northbay Sidewall Company | 827849 | Clear | 22 | Exempt | On file |
| Poolcraft INC | 841595 | Clear | 22 | Insured | On file |
| Mr Arbor - Tree Care Arborists | 879282 | Clear | 20 | Insured | On file |
| H2operations INC | 885716 | Clear | 20 | Insured | On file |
| Katarina Total Yardscape | 899995 | Clear | 19 | Insured | On file |
| Partition Specialties | 921993 | Clear | 18 | Insured | On file |
| Norcal Refinishing | 961301 | Clear | 15 | Exempt | On file |
| Marin Pool Service | 981121 | Clear | 13 | Insured | On file |
| Febronio Tree Service | 987928 | Clear | 13 | Insured | On file |
| Mcm Services INC | 996046 | Clear | 12 | Insured | On file |
| Chan Drainage LLC | 1007870 | Clear | 11 | Insured | On file |
| Swimshine Pool and Spa Maintenance | 1020639 | Clear | 10 | Exempt | On file |
| Bogie's Pump Systems | 1021910 | Clear | 9 | Insured | On file |
| All Stars Tree Service | 1022157 | Clear | 9 | Insured | On file |
| Big Dealit Reonovations | 1029890 | Clear | 9 | Exempt | On file |
| Miller Window Covering | 1038368 | Clear | 8 | Insured | On file |
| Dominguez Brother's Tree Service INC | 1041858 | Clear | 8 | Insured | On file |
| The Clever Home Metal Products | 1045285 | Clear | 8 | Exempt | On file |
| Phoenix Rising Environmental | 1053237 | Clear | 7 | Insured | On file |
| Fireplace Prefabricated Equipment | 1071224 | Clear | 5 | Insured | On file |
| Closets of Marin | 1073038 | Clear | 5 | Exempt | On file |
| Mayan Climber Tree Service INC | 1076319 | Clear | 5 | Insured | On file |
| Paradise Tree Services | 1090801 | Clear | 4 | Insured | On file |
| Arbor Day Tree Care INC | 1098503 | Clear | 4 | Insured | On file |
| Green Organic Construction Clean Up INC | 1100716 | Clear | 3 | Insured | On file |
| Alpha Tree Service | 1102698 | Clear | 3 | Insured | On file |
| A1a Garage Door Service and Installation | 1109277 | Clear | 3 | Exempt | On file |
| Marin Decking Wood & Siding | 1117134 | Clear | 2 | Exempt | On file |
| Drainage & Moisture Control INC | 1124677 | Clear | 2 | Insured | On file |
| High Tech Shades LLC | 1132047 | Clear | 1 | Insured | On file |
| Crystal Clear Pool Maintenance INC | 1137528 | Clear | 1 | 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 Novato?
CSLB's current public file lists 47 limited specialty contractors with a Novato mailing address. 47 have a Clear status, and 80.9% 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?
CSLB issues the C-61 Limited Specialty classification for this work. In Marin County, 100% of Novato's holders are Clear right now. The license requirement starts at $1,000 per job (the minor-work rule).
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 Novato, 68.1% of limited specialty contractors list a policy, 31.9% 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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