General contractors in Kern County by the numbers
Kern County is home to 1,370 licensed general contractors (B, CSLB September 2026).
Nearby in Kern County: Bakersfield (988), Tehachapi (100), Ridgecrest (51), Frazier Park (39).
Business structure: 53% sole owners, 40% corporations, 5% LLCs.
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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Frequently asked questions
How many licensed general contractors are in Kern County?
1,370 active B licenses have a business address in Kern County (CSLB, September 2026); 36% carry workers' comp and 60% are filed exempt.
What do project owners usually require from a B contractor?
Commonly general liability with additional insured status for the owner, primary and non-contributory wording, waiver of subrogation, workers' comp and auto. Larger projects may add umbrella limits or builder's risk.