Contractors in Berkeley, CA

There are 87 licensed contractors in Berkeley, CA with verified compliance records on BuildRated. Each profile includes license status, bond amount, insurance verification, and violation history pulled from state licensing records.

BuildRated pulls license, bond, and insurance data directly from state licensing records. Each contractor profile shows whether their registration is active, their surety bond amount and carrier, and whether general liability insurance is verified. You can also check directly with the state licensing authority using the license number shown on each profile.

Verify the contractor is licensed, bonded, and insured. Check their compliance record for violations, debarments, or bond claims. For HOA and community association projects, request a certificate of insurance naming the association as additionally insured, confirm workers' compensation coverage, get multiple bids, and ensure the scope of work aligns with the board's approved budget.

Each contractor profile on BuildRated shows their full violation and complaint history from state licensing records, including debarments and contractor strikes. You can also search the state licensing authority database directly. A clean record with no violations is a strong positive signal when evaluating contractors.