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General contractors in Fremont, CA

296 eligible B and B-2 licenses based in Fremont, per CSLB records dated Oct 16, 2026.

Checked Oct 18, 2026 Verify live on CSLB

25 of 296 Fremont GCs

Sorted by workers' comp policy on file, then years licensed (we don't have permit data for Fremont). How we rank. Payment doesn't change the order.

Bid requests come to GC Bay Area first, not straight to the contractor.

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Bayside Interiors Inc

Based in Fremont

workers’ comp insured · licensed 42 yrs

Active · B · #454203 · Bond ✓ · Workers' comp ✓ · Verify on CSLB

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Roldan Construction Inc

Based in Fremont

workers’ comp insured · licensed 37 yrs

Active · B · #549375 · Bond ✓ · Workers' comp ✓ · Verify on CSLB

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R B Construction Inc

Based in Fremont

workers’ comp insured · licensed 35 yrs

Active · B · #614028 · Bond ✓ · Workers' comp ✓ · Verify on CSLB

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S & Y Corporation

Based in Fremont

workers’ comp insured · licensed 30 yrs

Active · B · #726471 · Bond ✓ · Workers' comp ✓ · Verify on CSLB

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Swarts Builders Inc

Based in Fremont

workers’ comp insured · licensed 27 yrs

Active · B · #756431 · Bond ✓ · Workers' comp ✓ · Verify on CSLB

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370 active B and B-2 licenses list Fremont as their business city in the CSLB file dated Oct 16, 2026, and 179 of them carry a workers' comp policy. A like-for-like kitchen or bath remodel that doesn't remove or alter a wall can use Fremont's Express permit, issued automatically through Citizen Access; anything else needs a regular building permit (City of Fremont, checked Oct 18, 2026).

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Before you hire in Fremont

Building permits in Fremont go through City of Fremont Building & Safety Division.

Source: City of Fremont Building & Safety Division, checked Oct 18, 2026

A like-for-like Fremont kitchen or bath remodel that doesn't remove or alter any wall can use an Express permit, applied for in Citizen Access and issued automatically. Anything else needs a regular building permit.

Source: City of Fremont, Community Development Department, checked Oct 18, 2026

Single-family additions go through a Planning Project for design review. Single-story additions can use Concurrent Review, which processes Limited Design Review and the building permit together.

Source: City of Fremont, Community Development Department, checked Oct 18, 2026

Homes 50 years or older need a Historic Evaluation Request before Fremont issues a permit for demolition, relocation or exterior changes.

Source: City of Fremont, Community Development Department, checked Oct 18, 2026

Objective design standards for historic homes took effect March 5, 2025, meant to speed permits for eligible historic homes while keeping their historic character.

Source: City of Fremont, News, checked Oct 18, 2026

Every Fremont permit, express permits included, needs a passed inspection to be finalized. Your inspector assignment shows in Citizen Access by 7 a.m. on inspection day, split into morning and afternoon.

Source: City of Fremont, Building & Safety, checked Oct 18, 2026

B or B-2: which license fits your job

Both classes can act as your prime contractor. A B-2 is limited to remodels of an existing wood-frame house. If your plan changes the structure, look for a B.

JobB General BuildingB-2 Residential Remodeling
Kitchen or bath remodel in an existing houseYesYes, when the contract covers 3 or more unrelated trades
Addition or new roomsYesNo
Moving or removing a load-bearing wallYesNo
New homeYesNo
Commercial or tenant workYesNo

Sources: CSLB, class B and class B-2, checked Oct 18, 2026. More in B vs B-2.

California rules for your contract

A down payment on a home improvement contract can't be more than $1,000 or 10% of the price, whichever is less. No progress payment can be more than the work done or materials delivered.

Source: California B&P Code 7159.5, checked Oct 18, 2026

Work under $1,000 in total (labor and materials) that needs no building permit doesn't require a license. The exemption doesn't apply if the person advertises as a contractor, has employees, or splits a job to stay under the limit.

Source: California B&P Code 7048, checked Oct 18, 2026

Every licensed contractor must keep a $25,000 contractor's bond on file with CSLB. That has been the amount since January 1, 2023.

Source: CSLB, bond requirements, checked Oct 18, 2026

A contractor with employees must carry workers' comp. Until 2028, a B contractor with no employees can legally file an exemption, so check which one yours did. From January 1, 2028, a workers' comp certificate is required for every license.

Source: CSLB, workers' compensation, checked Oct 18, 2026

Complaint history isn't in CSLB's free data files, so we don't show it. Check complaints on CSLB before you sign.

Questions about hiring in Fremont

How many licensed general contractors are based in Fremont?

370 active B and B-2 licenses list Fremont as the business city in CSLB's records dated Oct 16, 2026. We list 296 of them; the other 74 have no bond on file or hold a specialty-trade license. Each card's "Verify on CSLB" link opens that license's live record.

Which license does a home remodel need?

A B (General Building) license can take a prime contract that involves two or more unrelated trades other than framing or carpentry. A B-2 (Residential Remodeling) license covers remodels of an existing wood-frame house with three or more unrelated trades, and it can't be used for additions, structural work or new homes.

How much can a contractor ask for as a down payment?

In California, a down payment on a home improvement contract is capped at $1,000 or 10% of the contract price, whichever is less.

Do I need a licensed contractor for a small job?

Work under $1,000 in total that needs no building permit is exempt from licensing. The exemption doesn't apply to someone who advertises as a contractor, has employees, or splits a job to stay under the limit.

What does "exempt" mean under workers' comp on a card?

The contractor told CSLB it has no employees. Until January 1, 2028, a B contractor with no employees can legally file that exemption. Ask whether anyone besides the owner will work on your property.

Where do I get a building permit in Fremont?

Permits are handled by City of Fremont Building & Safety Division; the link is in "Before you hire" above. Ask your contractor who will pull the permit and have it in the contract.

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How this list is built

License class, status, dates, bond and workers' comp come from the California Contractors State License Board's public data files. The Master file is dated Oct 16, 2026, the workers' comp file Oct 17, 2026, and we processed them on Oct 18, 2026. Of 370 active licenses in Fremont, 74 are left out: no bond on file, or a specialty-trade license. Each card's "Verify on CSLB" link opens that license's live record. Read the full method. Related: how to verify a license, bond and insurance, complaints.

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