General contractors in West Hollywood by the numbers
West Hollywood is home to 92 licensed general contractors (B, CSLB September 2026), about 62% of the 149 contractor licenses based here.
Nearby in Los Angeles County: Los Angeles (3,498), Woodland Hills (688), Long Beach (685), Glendale (554).
22% of West Hollywood's B licensees hold more than one classification — most often C-10 Electrical Contractor (8%), C-20 Warm-Air Heating, Ventilating and Air-Conditioning Contractor (5%). Extra classifications can change how carriers rate your general liability and workers' comp, so list every license class when you quote.
Business structure: 20% sole owners, 65% corporations, 15% LLCs; median time licensed 5.7 years.
What carriers look at
For general contractors, underwriters focus first on: third-party injuries on job sites; and completed-operations and construction-defect claims. See the full coverage guide for general contractors for limits, endorsements and workers' comp rules.
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Asena Capital Insurance Services compares multiple markets for West Hollywood 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 West Hollywood?
92 active B licenses have a business address in West Hollywood (CSLB, September 2026); 52% carry workers' comp and 46% 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.