Licensed Contractors in Santa Barbara, CA
Updated November 1, 2026 · Data from CSLB's public license file
- 1,328licenses
- 95.9%Clear
- 4.1%suspended (state 4.6%)
- 41.6%workers' comp exempt
- 17.9 yrsmedian time licensed
- 64new in 12 months
Santa Barbara has 1,328 contractor licenses in CSLB's current public file. 95.9% are Clear; the suspension rate of 4.1% is about the same as Santa Barbara County overall (4%). The largest group is general contractors, and 15 trades here have 20 or more licensees.
Licensed trades in Santa Barbara
- General Contractors (585)
- Painters (143)
- Landscapers (117)
- Electricians (111)
- Plumbers (106)
- Limited Specialty Contractors (87)
- General Engineering Contractors (44)
- Tile Contractors (40)
- Cabinet and Finish Carpentry Contractors (32)
- HVAC Contractors (30)
- Roofers (29)
- Pool Contractors (25)
- Flooring Contractors (25)
- Masonry Contractors (23)
- Concrete Contractors (22)
Smaller trades in Santa Barbara (under 20 licensees) are searchable:
- Low Voltage Contractors (18)
- Pipeline Contractors (16)
- Plastering and Stucco Contractors (16)
- Sheet Metal Contractors (14)
- Ornamental Metal Contractors (10)
- Earthwork and Paving Contractors (8)
- Glazing Contractors (7)
- Drywall Contractors (7)
- Fire Protection Contractors (7)
- Fencing Contractors (6)
- Refrigeration Contractors (5)
- Solar Contractors (5)
- Residential Remodeling Contractors (5)
- Boiler and Steam Fitting Contractors (5)
- Framing Contractors (4)
- Tree and Palm Contractors (4)
- Welding Contractors (4)
- Septic and Sanitation Contractors (4)
- Water Conditioning Contractors (4)
- Insulation Contractors (3)
- Demolition and Building Moving Contractors (2)
- Well Drillers (2)
- Structural Steel Contractors (2)
- Manufactured Housing Contractors (2)
Suspensions in Santa Barbara, by reason
Explainers: Suspended: contractor's bond · Suspended: workers' compensation · Suspended: liability insurance · Suspended: no qualifying individual
Newest Clear licenses in Santa Barbara
| Business name | License # | Status | Years | Workers' comp | Bond |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kb Landscaping | 1163835 | Clear | <1 | Exempt | On file |
| Sb Legacy Plastering | 1163615 | Clear | <1 | Exempt | On file |
| Greener Golf LLC | 1163417 | Clear | <1 | Insured | On file |
| Locatelli Building Company | 1163256 | Clear | <1 | Exempt | On file |
| Sb Concrete Pumping INC | 1162842 | Clear | <1 | Insured | On file |
| North Ranch Builders INC | 1162576 | Clear | <1 | Insured | On file |
| Primeedge Painting | 1161698 | Clear | <1 | Exempt | On file |
| Ja HVAC | 1161460 | Clear | <1 | Insured | On file |
| Acme 805 Builders | 1161457 | Clear | <1 | Exempt | On file |
| Steve Hanson Landscaping LLC | 1161403 | 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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