General contractors in Santa Maria by the numbers
Santa Maria is home to 265 licensed general contractors (B, CSLB September 2026), about 37% of the 726 contractor licenses based here.
Nearby in Santa Barbara County: Santa Barbara (572), Goleta (93), Lompoc (89), Carpinteria (70).
32% of Santa Maria's B licensees hold more than one classification — most often C-10 Electrical Contractor (6%), A General Engineering Contractor (6%). Extra classifications can change how carriers rate your general liability and workers' comp, so list every license class when you quote.
Business structure: 56% sole owners, 38% corporations, 4% LLCs; median time licensed 15.5 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.
Get a quote
Asena Capital Insurance Services compares multiple markets for Santa Maria 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 Santa Maria?
265 active B licenses have a business address in Santa Maria (CSLB, September 2026); 38% carry workers' comp and 59% 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.