General contractors in Los Gatos by the numbers
Los Gatos is home to 252 licensed general contractors (B, CSLB September 2026), about 66% of the 383 contractor licenses based here.
Nearby in Santa Clara County: San Jose (2,246), Santa Clara (300), Campbell (255), Sunnyvale (213).
17% of Los Gatos's B licensees hold more than one classification — most often C-10 Electrical Contractor (6%), C-15 Flooring and Floor Covering Contractors (2%). Extra classifications can change how carriers rate your general liability and workers' comp, so list every license class when you quote.
Business structure: 48% sole owners, 43% corporations, 9% LLCs; median time licensed 18.5 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 Los Gatos?
252 active B licenses have a business address in Los Gatos (CSLB, September 2026); 42% carry workers' comp and 54% 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.