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Licensed General Contractors in Ventura, California

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

  • 415licensed general contractors
  • 397active (Clear)
  • 4.3%with a suspension
  • 55.4%workers' comp exempt
  • 18 yrsmedian time licensed
  • 46%corp / LLC / partnership (54% sole owner)
  • 25new in the last 12 months
  • —change tracking began November 1, 2026

There are 415 general contractors based in Ventura in CSLB's current file. 397 (95.7%) have a Clear status as of November 1, 2026.

The share with a suspension (4.3%) is close to the Ventura County rate for the same license (4.1%). 55.4% report a workers' comp exemption, 2.3 points lower than the statewide figure for general contractors (57.7%), so many of these businesses say they have no employees.

The median general contractor here has held a license for 18 years (more than the statewide median of 15.3), and 25 licenses were issued in the last 12 months.

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 Ventura

  1. Find the business in the list below, or search all 415 Ventura 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).
  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 55.4% of Ventura general contractors claim a workers' comp exemption, ask who will actually do the work. Hiring checklist.

50 of 415 general contractors in Ventura

Ventura 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 Ventura
Business nameLicense #StatusYearsWorkers' compBond
M & T Concrete INC 179501 Clear 68 Insured On file
Viola INC 193390 Clear 66 Insured On file
Simpson Housemovers INC 277843 Clear 54 Insured On file
Colony Const CO 285205 Clear 53 Exempt On file
Besand Group 306822 Clear 51 Exempt On file
Blackstock David 332853 Clear 49 Insured On file
Ponce Gerald Vince 331364 Clear 49 Exempt On file
Buena Vista Sunrooms 362501 Clear 48 Exempt On file
J P C Construction 364781 Clear 48 Insured On file
Culbertson John F 369308 Clear 47 Exempt On file
Modern Concrete Services INC 375076 Clear 47 Insured On file
Gallagher Interiors INC 381096 Clear 47 Insured On file
Central Coast Builders INC 383500 Clear 47 Insured On file
Mc Carthy Companies 393001 Clear 46 Insured On file
Kalorama Landscape INC 393970 Clear 46 Insured On file
A & K Construction LLC 400101 Clear 45 Insured On file
Mc and Son Builders 406534 Clear 45 Insured On file
Donaldson John Construction INC 409601 Clear 45 Insured On file
Premier West Construction Services INC 407989 Clear 45 Exempt On file
Keegan Don Construction 412823 Clear 45 Exempt On file
Ventura Building & Drafting CO 414889 Clear 45 Exempt On file
Cherrie Construction INC 420640 Clear 44 Insured On file
Interlocking Paving Systems INC 420612 Clear 44 Insured On file
Nagel Paul M Company 421174 Clear 44 Insured On file
Anthony's Floor Covering 424031 Clear 44 Exempt On file
Aries Development INC 424183 Clear 44 Exempt On file
Campbell Construction CO 422895 Clear 44 Exempt On file
Phoenix Plumbing 424582 Clear 44 Exempt On file
D K Construction 436274 Clear 43 Exempt On file
Severo Michael Construction 452833 Clear 42 Exempt On file
Shirah Builders 458288 Clear 42 Exempt On file
Hansen Michael General Building Contractor 461225 Clear 42 Exempt On file
Far West Construction CO 462671 Clear 42 Exempt On file
Nu Line Partners INC 466039 Clear 41 Insured On file
Pacific Shoreline Construction 467890 Clear 41 Exempt On file
Randall Construction and Development 467674 Clear 41 Exempt On file
Precision Environmental 480595 Clear 41 Insured On file
Livingston Construction INC 481651 Clear 41 Insured On file
Seabreeze Builders 481187 Clear 41 Exempt On file
Garr Steve General Contractor 487783 Clear 40 Exempt On file
O'leary Michael P Construction 494191 Clear 40 Exempt On file
McGillivray Construction Incorporated 499392 Clear 40 Insured On file
Oglesby Construction & Design 500164 Clear 40 Exempt On file
Thompson Woodworks 503437 Clear 39 Exempt On file
Atkin David Construction INC 506351 Clear 39 Insured On file
Ventura Coast Construction INC 507297 Clear 39 Insured On file
Heshco Industries 510170 Clear 39 Insured On file
De Vorak Construction CO 512767 Clear 39 Exempt On file
Build Works 526360 Clear 38 Exempt On file
Comac General Construction 529564 Clear 38 Exempt On file

See all 415 general contractors in Ventura

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 Ventura?

CSLB's current public file lists 415 general contractors with a Ventura mailing address. 397 have a Clear status, and 87% 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 Ventura, 42.9% of general contractors list a policy, 55.4% claim an exemption and 1.7% 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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