General contractors in Garden Grove by the numbers
Garden Grove is home to 367 licensed general contractors (B, CSLB September 2026), about 42% of the 872 contractor licenses based here.
Nearby in Orange County: Irvine (797), Anaheim (790), Huntington Beach (664), Santa Ana (551).
28% of Garden Grove's B licensees hold more than one classification — most often C-10 Electrical Contractor (8%), C-36 Plumbing Contractor (5%). Extra classifications can change how carriers rate your general liability and workers' comp, so list every license class when you quote.
Business structure: 47% sole owners, 47% corporations, 5% LLCs; median time licensed 9.3 years.
What carriers look at
For general contractors, underwriters focus first on: third-party injuries on job sites; and completed-operations and construction-defect claims. 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 Garden Grove 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 Garden Grove?
367 active B licenses have a business address in Garden Grove (CSLB, September 2026); 41% carry workers' comp and 55% are filed exempt.
Why does my workers' comp audit charge me for subcontractors?
If a sub cannot prove its own workers' comp coverage, carriers typically add that sub's payroll to your policy at audit. Collecting current certificates from every sub is the simplest protection.