General contractors in Los Angeles by the numbers
Los Angeles is home to 3,498 licensed general contractors (B, CSLB September 2026) — #1 in California, about 54% of the 6,533 contractor licenses based here.
Nearby in Los Angeles County: Woodland Hills (688), Long Beach (685), Glendale (554), Van Nuys (529).
24% of Los Angeles's B licensees hold more than one classification — most often C-10 Electrical Contractor (7%), 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: 38% sole owners, 56% corporations, 5% LLCs; median time licensed 8.6 years.
What carriers look at
For general contractors, underwriters focus first on: crew trucks, trailers and equipment; and uninsured or underinsured subcontractors becoming the GC's responsibility at audit or after a claim. See the full coverage guide for general contractors for limits, endorsements and workers' comp rules.
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Frequently asked questions
How many licensed general contractors are in Los Angeles?
3,498 active B licenses have a business address in Los Angeles (CSLB, September 2026); 42% 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.