California Contractor Insurance

General Building Contractor Insurance in Daly City, California

Asena Capital Insurance Services — California-licensed insurance brokerage serving contractors statewide. Phone: (858) 925-9555. Email: info@asenainsurance.com.

General contractors in Daly City by the numbers

Daly City is home to 254 licensed general contractors (B, CSLB September 2026), about 56% of the 457 contractor licenses based here.

Nearby in San Mateo County: Redwood City (326), San Mateo (315), Burlingame (199), South San Francisco (189).

26% of Daly City's B licensees hold more than one classification — most often C-36 Plumbing Contractor (9%), C-10 Electrical Contractor (9%). Extra classifications can change how carriers rate your general liability and workers' comp, so list every license class when you quote.

Business structure: 50% sole owners, 47% corporations, 3% LLCs; median time licensed 11.5 years.

What carriers look at

For general contractors, underwriters focus first on: contract requirements: additional insured, waiver of subrogation, primary and non-contributory; and builder's risk on projects under construction. See the full coverage guide for general contractors for limits, endorsements and workers' comp rules.

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Asena Capital Insurance Services compares multiple markets for Daly City contractors and requests additional insured endorsements for you when a contract calls for them. Call (858) 925-9555 or request a quote — only your name, phone and email are required. CA License #6008596.

Frequently asked questions

How many licensed general contractors are in Daly City?

254 active B licenses have a business address in Daly City (CSLB, September 2026); 39% carry workers' comp and 60% are filed exempt.

What do project owners usually require from a B contractor?

Commonly general liability with additional insured status for the owner, primary and non-contributory wording, waiver of subrogation, workers' comp and auto. Larger projects may add umbrella limits or builder's risk.

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