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General contractors in Santa Rosa, CA

709 eligible B and B-2 licenses based in Santa Rosa, per CSLB records dated Oct 16, 2026.

Checked Oct 18, 2026 Verify live on CSLB

25 of 709 Santa Rosa GCs

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

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Western Built

Based in Santa Rosa

workers’ comp insured · licensed 61 yrs

Active · B · #232904 · Bond ✓ · Workers' comp ✓ · Verify on CSLB

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C D M Builders Inc

Based in Santa Rosa

workers’ comp insured · licensed 45 yrs

Active · B · #401720 · Bond ✓ · Workers' comp ✓ · Verify on CSLB

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Whitney Homes

Legal name: Mark Whitney · Based in Santa Rosa

workers’ comp insured · licensed 43 yrs

Active · B · #434267 · Bond ✓ · Workers' comp ✓ · Verify on CSLB

License renewal due Nov 30, 2026.

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Phoenix Woodworks

Legal name: Kevin Woodman · Based in Santa Rosa

workers’ comp insured · licensed 43 yrs

Active · B · #434649 · Bond ✓ · Workers' comp ✓ · Verify on CSLB

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R Clarke & Sons

Based in Santa Rosa

workers’ comp insured · licensed 43 yrs

Active · B · #438973 · Bond ✓ · Workers' comp ✓ · Verify on CSLB

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Humphrey Construction

Based in Santa Rosa

workers’ comp insured · licensed 40 yrs

Active · B · #498768 · Bond ✓ · Workers' comp ✓ · Verify on CSLB

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Before you hire in Santa Rosa

Building permits in Santa Rosa go through City of Santa Rosa Building Division.

Source: City of Santa Rosa Building Division, 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 Santa Rosa

How many licensed general contractors are based in Santa Rosa?

853 active B and B-2 licenses list Santa Rosa as the business city in CSLB's records dated Oct 16, 2026. We list 709 of them; the other 144 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 Santa Rosa?

Permits are handled by City of Santa Rosa Building 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 853 active licenses in Santa Rosa, 144 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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