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SAN JOSE / SILICON VALLEY, CA · 8,806 LICENSES

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Search 8,806 licensed contractors in the San Jose / Silicon Valley area. Verify license status, bond info, and complaint history.

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8,806 Licensed Contractors
8,431 Active Licenses
10+ Cities Covered
375 Suspended
10 Metro Cities
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Cities in San Jose / Silicon Valley Area

Every incorporated city in the San Jose / Silicon Valley metro, with active contractor counts.

san jose 5,109
santa clara 653
gilroy 575
hollister 528
campbell 512
morgan hill 495
los gatos 384
milpitas 242
cupertino 173
saratoga 135

How to Verify a Contractor License in San Jose / Silicon Valley

Before hiring a contractor in the San Jose / Silicon Valley area, verify their license through the California Contractors State License Board (CSLB). Use the search box above to look up any contractor by name, license number, or business name. Our database includes 8,806 licensed contractors across San Jose / Silicon Valley and surrounding cities.

What to Check

  • License status — must show "Active" (not expired, suspended, or revoked)
  • Classifications — must cover the type of work you need (e.g., B for general building, C-10 for electrical)
  • Surety bond — California requires a $25,000 contractor bond
  • Workers' compensation — required unless the contractor has no employees
  • Complaint history — check for past disciplinary actions

San Jose / Silicon Valley Contractor Licensing Facts

California requires state licensing for any construction project over $500 in labor and materials. The San Jose / Silicon Valley area has 8,806 licensed contractors, of which 8,431 hold active licenses. 375 contractors currently have suspended licenses — always verify before hiring.

Report an Unlicensed Contractor

If you suspect a contractor in San Jose / Silicon Valley is working without a license, you can report them to the CSLB at cslb.ca.gov or call 800-321-CSLB (2752). Unlicensed contracting is a misdemeanor in California.

Browse Contractors by City

View all licensed contractors in the San Jose / Silicon Valley area organized by city.

Freshness

Recently updated in San Jose / Silicon Valley

Contractor License # Classification Status Updated
SILICON VALLEY REFRIGERATION INC #1129154 B active Apr 14, 2026
SILICON VALLEY ELECTRIC (SVE) #1129102 C10 suspended Apr 14, 2026
BALI POOL SERVICE #999943 D35 active Apr 14, 2026
FRANCO AGUSTIN PAINTING SERVICES #1129130 C33 active Apr 14, 2026
CVN BUILDER #1129158 B active Apr 14, 2026
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