General Contractors in San Francisco, California: 141 listed, 77 with full details
San Francisco has 141 general contractors on BrightPath, with 77 displaying hours, a street address, a website or a customer rating. Eight businesses show ratings backed by reviews, led by Pacific Face Painting Balloons & Henna at 5.0/5 from 180 reviews and Only Kitchens and Baths Inc at 5.0/5 from 85 reviews. Contractors serve ZIP codes across the city from 94102 to 94112.
Get quotesHow to Check a Contractor License in California
For jobs over $500 in labor and materials, check that a contractor holds a California license. The Contractors State License Board (CSLB) operates a license lookup tool at cslb.ca.gov/OnlineServices/CheckLicenseII/CheckLicense.aspx. You can search by license number (up to 8 digits, no letters), by contractor business name, or by the contractor's last and first name. The CSLB recommends checking a license before hiring and signing a contract.
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License Types for General Contracting Work
California offers several contractor classifications for general building work. A General Building Contractor (B) handles general building projects. A Residential Remodeling Contractor (B-2) specializes in residential remodeling. Specialty contractors hold classifications for specific trades such as electrical (C-10), plumbing (C-36), roofing (C-39), HVAC (C-20), and many others listed in the CSLB's licensing classifications.
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Building Permits for San Francisco Projects
California Building Standards Code requires a separate building permit before erecting, constructing, enlarging, altering, repairing, moving, improving, removing, converting or demolishing any building or structure. Code requirements vary by city and county. Check with the San Francisco building department to determine what permits your project needs.
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Listings with Hours and Web Presence
Of the 141 general contractors listed, 35 publish hours, 32 display a website, and 31 show a street address. These details help you contact local firms and learn their availability for San Francisco projects.
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- California CSLB — licensing classifications (read 2026-09-19)
- California CSLB — do I need a building permit? (read 2026-09-19)
- California CSLB — check a license (read 2026-09-19)
Questions about general contractors in San Francisco
How many general contractors are listed in San Francisco, CA?
141, every one with a phone number. 77 also list hours, a street address, a website or a rating with its review count, and 64 are rated 4.0 or higher on Google.
Which general contractor in San Francisco has the top Google rating?
Pacific Face Painting Balloons & Henna at 5.0 from 180 reviews, Only Kitchens and Baths Inc at 5.0 from 85 reviews and SBC CONSTRUCTION at 5.0 from 37 reviews. Ratings and review counts come from the business's Google profile; the list above is sorted by them.
What should I ask a San Francisco general contractor before hiring?
The California license number and proof of insurance, a written quote, the start date, and references from recent San Francisco jobs. The directory lists contact details; it does not check licenses.
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