General contractors in El Segundo by the numbers
El Segundo is home to 75 licensed general contractors (B, CSLB September 2026), about 59% of the 128 contractor licenses based here.
Nearby in Los Angeles County: Los Angeles (3,498), Woodland Hills (688), Long Beach (685), Glendale (554).
21% of El Segundo's B licensees hold more than one classification — most often A General Engineering Contractor (7%), C-36 Plumbing Contractor (4%). Extra classifications can change how carriers rate your general liability and workers' comp, so list every license class when you quote.
Business structure: 31% sole owners, 56% corporations, 9% LLCs; median time licensed 16.6 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 El Segundo 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 El Segundo?
75 active B licenses have a business address in El Segundo (CSLB, September 2026); 48% carry workers' comp and 45% 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.