General contractors in Ventura by the numbers
Ventura is home to 393 licensed general contractors (B, CSLB September 2026), about 37% of the 1,055 contractor licenses based here.
Nearby in Ventura County: Simi Valley (521), Thousand Oaks (316), Oxnard (292), Camarillo (259).
23% of Ventura's B licensees hold more than one classification — most often A General Engineering Contractor (6%), C-10 Electrical 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: 56% sole owners, 40% corporations, 3% LLCs; median time licensed 19.2 years.
What carriers look at
For general contractors, underwriters focus first on: builder's risk on projects under construction; and crew trucks, trailers and equipment. 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 Ventura?
393 active B licenses have a business address in Ventura (CSLB, September 2026); 38% carry workers' comp and 57% 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.