General contractors in Fresno by the numbers
Fresno is home to 905 licensed general contractors (B, CSLB September 2026) — #8 in California, about 36% of the 2,486 contractor licenses based here.
Nearby in Fresno County: Clovis (291), Sanger (55), Reedley (36), Selma (34).
37% of Fresno's B licensees hold more than one classification — most often A General Engineering Contractor (10%), C-10 Electrical Contractor (7%). Extra classifications can change how carriers rate your general liability and workers' comp, so list every license class when you quote.
Business structure: 39% sole owners, 53% corporations, 5% LLCs; median time licensed 16.4 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 Fresno?
905 active B licenses have a business address in Fresno (CSLB, September 2026); 48% carry workers' comp and 49% 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.