General contractors in Glendale by the numbers
Glendale is home to 554 licensed general contractors (B, CSLB September 2026) — #19 in California, about 46% of the 1,200 contractor licenses based here.
Nearby in Los Angeles County: Los Angeles (3,498), Woodland Hills (688), Long Beach (685), Van Nuys (529).
34% of Glendale's B licensees hold more than one classification — most often C-10 Electrical Contractor (13%), C-36 Plumbing Contractor (8%). Extra classifications can change how carriers rate your general liability and workers' comp, so list every license class when you quote.
Business structure: 40% sole owners, 56% corporations, 4% LLCs; median time licensed 9.5 years.
What carriers look at
For general contractors, underwriters focus first on: uninsured or underinsured subcontractors becoming the GC's responsibility at audit or after a claim; and third-party injuries on job sites. 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 Glendale 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 Glendale?
554 active B licenses have a business address in Glendale (CSLB, September 2026); 36% carry workers' comp and 63% 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.