California Contractor Insurance

General Building Contractor Insurance in Mountain View, California

Asena Capital Insurance Services — California-licensed insurance brokerage serving contractors statewide. Phone: (858) 925-9555. Email: info@asenainsurance.com.

General contractors in Mountain View by the numbers

Mountain View is home to 127 licensed general contractors (B, CSLB September 2026), about 55% of the 230 contractor licenses based here.

Nearby in Santa Clara County: San Jose (2,246), Santa Clara (300), Campbell (255), Los Gatos (252).

17% of Mountain View's B licensees hold more than one classification — most often C-10 Electrical Contractor (6%), C-27 Landscaping Contractor (2%). Extra classifications can change how carriers rate your general liability and workers' comp, so list every license class when you quote.

Business structure: 43% sole owners, 52% corporations, 5% LLCs; median time licensed 8.7 years.

What carriers look at

For general contractors, underwriters focus first on: crew trucks, trailers and equipment; and uninsured or underinsured subcontractors becoming the GC's responsibility at audit or after a claim. See the full coverage guide for general contractors for limits, endorsements and workers' comp rules.

Get a quote

Asena Capital Insurance Services compares multiple markets for Mountain View 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 Mountain View?

127 active B licenses have a business address in Mountain View (CSLB, September 2026); 45% carry workers' comp and 53% are filed exempt.

Do general contractors need workers' comp with no employees?

Today a B license with no employees can file an exemption. Beginning January 1, 2028 (SB 1455), CSLB will require workers' comp for all active licenses, except joint ventures.

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