California State Licensed Contractor Scraper

🚀 Supercharge your contractor research with our comprehensive California State Licensed Contractor Scraper!

Automate daily collection of detailed contractor listings from the California State License Board (CSLB). Get complete contractor information including license numbers, business names, addresses, phone numbers, and license types. Perfect for construction companies, project managers, and compliance professionals who need accurate, up-to-date contractor verification without manual work.

Target Audience: Construction companies, project managers, compliance professionals, contractors, investors, real estate developers Primary Use Cases: Contractor verification, compliance checking, market research, lead generation, project bidding

What Does CSLB Scraper Do?

This tool collects detailed contractor listing data from the California State License Board, supporting location-based searches by city or ZIP code. It delivers:

• Business name and license information - Complete contractor identification
• Complete address details - Street, city, state, ZIP code for location-based searches
• Phone numbers for direct contact - Reach out to contractors immediately
• License type and classification - Verify contractor specialties and capabilities
• License status and validity - Ensure contractors are properly licensed
• Alphabetically sorted results - Easy to find specific contractors
• High-performance data collection - Process hundreds of contractors per minute

Business Value: Verify contractor licenses, ensure compliance with California regulations, and identify qualified contractors for your projects with comprehensive, up-to-date data. Save hours of manual research and get the most accurate contractor information available.

How to use the CSLB Scraper - Full Demo

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Watch this 3-minute demo to see how easy it is to get started!

Input

To start CSLB contractor scraping, simply fill in the input form. You can scrape CSLB based on:

• city - REQUIRED - Search by city name (e.g., "San Diego", "Los Angeles")
• zipCode - Search by ZIP code (e.g., "92101", "90210")
• licenseClassification - Select specific license classification (e.g., "C-8 - Concrete Contractor", "B - General Building Contractor")
• maxItems - Set the maximum number of contractors to collect

Here's what the filled-out input schema looks like:

And here it is written in JSON:

{
    "city": "San Diego",
    "licenseClassification": "C-8 - Concrete Contractor",
    "maxItems": 100
}

Output

After the Actor finishes its run, you'll get a dataset with the output. The length of the dataset depends on the amount of results you've set. You can download those results as an Excel, HTML, XML, JSON, and CSV document.

Here's an example of scraped CSLB data you'll get if you decide to scrape contractor listings:

{
    "businessName": "ABC CONSTRUCTION INC",
    "address": "123 MAIN STREET",
    "city": "SAN DIEGO", 
    "state": "CA",
    "zipCode": "92101",
    "license": "123456",
    "phoneNumber": "(619) 555-0123",
    "scrapedTimestamp": "2024-01-15T10:30:00Z"
}

What You Get: Complete contractor identification with business names, full addresses for location-based searches, direct phone numbers for immediate contact, license numbers for verification, and license classifications to match contractor specialties to your project needs.

Download Options: CSV, Excel, or JSON formats for easy analysis in your business tools

Why Choose the CSLB Scraper?

• ✅ Reliable Data Source - Direct access to official California State License Board data
• ✅ No Coding Required - Simple point-and-click interface for non-technical users
• ✅ High Performance - Process hundreds of contractors per minute with 99%+ success rate
• ✅ Comprehensive Coverage - Access to all licensed contractors across California
• ✅ Real-time Data - Get the most up-to-date contractor information available
• ✅ Multiple Export Formats - Download results as CSV, Excel, JSON, or HTML
• ✅ Advanced Filtering - Search by city, ZIP code, and license classification
• ✅ Alphabetical Sorting - Results automatically sorted by business name for easy navigation

Time Savings: Save 4-6 hours per week compared to manual contractor research Cost Efficiency: Fraction of the cost of hiring a research assistant or using expensive industry databases

How to Use

1. Sign Up: Create a free Apify account (takes 2 minutes)
2. Find the Scraper: Visit the CSLB Scraper page
3. Set Input: Add your city, license classification, and max items (we'll show you exactly what to enter)
4. Run It: Click "Start" and let it collect your data
5. Download Data: Get your results in the "Dataset" tab as CSV, Excel, or JSON

Total Time: 5 minutes setup, 10-30 minutes for data collection No Technical Skills Required: Everything is point-and-click

Business Use Cases

Construction Companies:

• Find qualified subcontractors for specific projects
• Verify contractor licenses before hiring
• Build comprehensive contractor databases
• Monitor competitor contractor activity

Project Managers:

• Identify contractors for upcoming projects
• Verify contractor credentials and specialties
• Create contractor contact lists by location
• Ensure compliance with licensing requirements

Compliance Professionals:

• Verify contractor license status
• Check license classifications match project requirements
• Monitor contractor license renewals
• Ensure regulatory compliance

Real Estate Developers:

• Find contractors for development projects
• Verify contractor specialties for specific trades
• Build relationships with local contractors
• Ensure all contractors are properly licensed

Data Analysts:

• Build comprehensive contractor databases
• Create regular market reports
• Support business decisions with data
• Analyze contractor distribution by location

Using CSLB Scraper with the Apify API

For advanced users who want to automate this process, you can control the scraper programmatically with the Apify API. This allows you to schedule regular data collection and integrate with your existing business tools.

• Node.js: Install the apify-client NPM package
• Python: Use the apify-client PyPI package
• See the Apify API reference for full details

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How much does it cost? A: CSLB Scraper uses the Pay-per-event pricing model. You're charged a fixed price for specific events. Your costs can, therefore, be easily calculated. Here's the pricing breakdown:

✅ Actor start – $0.005

✅ Dataset items – $11 per 1,000 results ($0.011 per result)

Q: How accurate is the data? A: We collect data directly from the official CSLB website in real-time, ensuring the most up-to-date and accurate contractor information available.

Q: Can I schedule regular runs? A: Yes! Use the Apify API to schedule daily, weekly, or monthly runs automatically. Perfect for ongoing contractor monitoring.

Q: What if I need help? A: Our support team is available 24/7. Contact us through the Apify platform.

Q: Is my data secure? A: Absolutely. All data is encrypted in transit and at rest. We never share your data with third parties.

Integrate CSLB Scraper with any app and automate your workflow

Last but not least, CSLB Scraper can be connected with almost any cloud service or web app thanks to integrations on the Apify platform.

These includes:

• Make
• Zapier
• Slack
• Airbyte
• GitHub
• Google Drive
• and much more.

Alternatively, you can use webhooks to carry out an action whenever an event occurs, e.g. get a notification whenever CSLB Scraper successfully finishes a run.

Need Help? Our support team is here to help you get the most out of this tool.