# HVAC & Home Service Contractor Leads — State License Database (`peppy_clasp/hvac-contractor-leads`) Actor Find licensed HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and general contractors from California's CSLB public data. 285K+ contractors, 45 trade classifications. Perfect for B2B lead generation and subcontractor sourcing. - **URL**: https://apify.com/peppy\_clasp/hvac-contractor-leads.md - **Developed by:** [Mitchell Megla](https://apify.com/peppy_clasp) (community) - **Categories:** Lead generation, Developer tools - **Stats:** 2 total users, 1 monthly users, 100.0% runs succeeded, 0 bookmarks - **User rating**: No ratings yet ## Pricing Pay per usage This Actor is paid per platform usage. The Actor is free to use, and you only pay for the Apify platform usage, which gets cheaper the higher subscription plan you have. Learn more: https://docs.apify.com/platform/actors/running/actors-in-store#pay-per-usage ## What's an Apify Actor? Actors are a software tools running on the Apify platform, for all kinds of web data extraction and automation use cases. In Batch mode, an Actor accepts a well-defined JSON input, performs an action which can take anything from a few seconds to a few hours, and optionally produces a well-defined JSON output, datasets with results, or files in key-value store. In Standby mode, an Actor provides a web server which can be used as a website, API, or an MCP server. Actors are written with capital "A". ## How to integrate an Actor? If asked about integration, you help developers integrate Actors into their projects. You adapt to their stack and deliver integrations that are safe, well-documented, and production-ready. The best way to integrate Actors is as follows. In JavaScript/TypeScript projects, use official [JavaScript/TypeScript client](https://docs.apify.com/api/client/js.md): ```bash npm install apify-client ``` In Python projects, use official [Python client library](https://docs.apify.com/api/client/python.md): ```bash pip install apify-client ``` In shell scripts, use [Apify CLI](https://docs.apify.com/cli/docs.md): ````bash # MacOS / Linux curl -fsSL https://apify.com/install-cli.sh | bash # Windows irm https://apify.com/install-cli.ps1 | iex ```bash In AI frameworks, you might use the [Apify MCP server](https://docs.apify.com/platform/integrations/mcp.md). If your project is in a different language, use the [REST API](https://docs.apify.com/api/v2.md). For usage examples, see the [API](#api) section below. For more details, see Apify documentation as [Markdown index](https://docs.apify.com/llms.txt) and [Markdown full-text](https://docs.apify.com/llms-full.txt). # README ## HVAC & Home Service Contractor Leads — CA CSLB Public Data Extract licensed contractor data from California's **CSLB (Contractors State License Board)** public data download. 285,000+ licensed contractors across 45 classification types. **ZERO competition on Apify Store.** ### Why use this actor? - **B2B lead generation**: Find HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and other contractors - **Subcontractor sourcing**: Find licensed subs for construction projects - **Franchise sales**: Target contractors by trade and location - **Supply chain targeting**: Find contractors who need equipment/materials - **Market research**: Analyze contractor density by area ### Data Source **California CSLB** publishes a monthly CSV of all licensed contractors: - 285,000+ active licensees - 45 different trade classifications - Includes business name, address, phone, license status, bond info Source: https://www.cslb.ca.gov/AboutCSLB/CSLBdata.csv ### Supported Trades | Trade | CSLB Code | Description | |-------|-----------|-------------| | HVAC | C-20 | Warm-Air Heating, Ventilating & AC | | Electrical | C-10 | Electrical | | Plumbing | C-36 | Plumbing | | General | B | General Building | | Roofing | C-39 | Roofing | | Solar | C-46 | Solar | | Painting | C-33 | Painting & Decorating | | Refrigeration | C-38 | Refrigeration | | Sheet Metal | C-43 | Sheet Metal | | Fire Protection | C-16 | Fire Protection | | Insulation | C-2 | Insulation & Acoustical | | Concrete | C-8 | Concrete | | Landscaping | C-27 | Landscaping | | Fencing | C-13 | Fencing | | Pool/Spa | C-53 | Swimming Pool | | And more... | | 45 total classifications | ### Input | Field | Type | Default | Description | |-------|------|---------|-------------| | `trades` | string[] | hvac | Trade classifications to search | | `city` | string | all | Filter by city name | | `county` | string | all | Filter by county name | | `status` | string | active | License status filter | | `maxResults` | integer | 500 | Max results to return | ### Output Each contractor record contains: ```json { "license_number": "1234567", "business_name": "ABC HVAC Solutions Inc", "city": "Los Angeles", "county": "Los Angeles", "state": "CA", "zip": "90001", "classification": "C-20", "classification_description": "Warm-Air Heating, Ventilating & AC", "primary_status": "ACTIVE", "issue_date": "01/15/2020", "expiration_date": "01/15/2028", "phone": "(555) 123-4567", "bond_amount": "25000", "address": "123 Main St, Los Angeles, CA 90001" } ```` ### Usage Examples #### All HVAC contractors in Los Angeles ```json { "trades": ["hvac"], "city": "Los Angeles" } ``` #### All trades in Orange County ```json { "trades": ["hvac", "plumbing", "electrical", "roofing"], "county": "Orange" } ``` #### Solar contractors statewide ```json { "trades": ["solar"], "status": "active", "maxResults": 2000 } ``` ### Pricing **Pay Per Event**: $0.005 per contractor record. No results = no charge. ### Notes - Data is from California only (CSLB). Florida and Texas support coming soon. - CSLB CSV is updated monthly - All data is public record — no scraping or auth needed - California has the most comprehensive contractor licensing database in the US # Actor input Schema ## `trades` (type: `array`): Trades: hvac, plumbing, electrical, general, roofing, solar, painting, flooring, refrigeration, sheet\_metal, fire\_protection, insulation, concrete, landscaping, fencing, pool ## `city` (type: `string`): Filter by city name. Leave empty for all. ## `county` (type: `string`): Filter by county name. Leave empty for all. ## `maxResults` (type: `integer`): Maximum number of contractor records to return. ## Actor input object example ```json { "trades": [ "hvac" ], "city": "", "county": "", "maxResults": 500 } ``` # API You can run this Actor programmatically using our API. Below are code examples in JavaScript, Python, and CLI, as well as the OpenAPI specification and MCP server setup. ## JavaScript example ```javascript import { ApifyClient } from 'apify-client'; // Initialize the ApifyClient with your Apify API token // Replace the '' with your token const client = new ApifyClient({ token: '', }); // Prepare Actor input const input = {}; // Run the Actor and wait for it to finish const run = await client.actor("peppy_clasp/hvac-contractor-leads").call(input); // Fetch and print Actor results from the run's dataset (if any) console.log('Results from dataset'); console.log(`💾 Check your data here: https://console.apify.com/storage/datasets/${run.defaultDatasetId}`); const { items } = await client.dataset(run.defaultDatasetId).listItems(); items.forEach((item) => { console.dir(item); }); // 📚 Want to learn more 📖? Go to → https://docs.apify.com/api/client/js/docs ``` ## Python example ```python from apify_client import ApifyClient # Initialize the ApifyClient with your Apify API token # Replace '' with your token. client = ApifyClient("") # Prepare the Actor input run_input = {} # Run the Actor and wait for it to finish run = client.actor("peppy_clasp/hvac-contractor-leads").call(run_input=run_input) # Fetch and print Actor results from the run's dataset (if there are any) print("💾 Check your data here: https://console.apify.com/storage/datasets/" + run["defaultDatasetId"]) for item in client.dataset(run["defaultDatasetId"]).iterate_items(): print(item) # 📚 Want to learn more 📖? Go to → https://docs.apify.com/api/client/python/docs/quick-start ``` ## CLI example ```bash echo '{}' | apify call peppy_clasp/hvac-contractor-leads --silent --output-dataset ``` ## MCP server setup ```json { "mcpServers": { "apify": { "command": "npx", "args": [ "mcp-remote", "https://mcp.apify.com/?tools=peppy_clasp/hvac-contractor-leads", "--header", "Authorization: Bearer " ] } } } ``` ## OpenAPI specification ```json { "openapi": "3.0.1", "info": { "title": "HVAC & Home Service Contractor Leads — State License Database", "description": "Find licensed HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and general contractors from California's CSLB public data. 285K+ contractors, 45 trade classifications. Perfect for B2B lead generation and subcontractor sourcing.", "version": "0.1", "x-build-id": "zju52RuFsOKWKsUfn" }, "servers": [ { "url": "https://api.apify.com/v2" } ], "paths": { "/acts/peppy_clasp~hvac-contractor-leads/run-sync-get-dataset-items": { "post": { "operationId": "run-sync-get-dataset-items-peppy_clasp-hvac-contractor-leads", "x-openai-isConsequential": false, "summary": "Executes an Actor, waits for its completion, and returns Actor's dataset items in response.", "tags": [ "Run Actor" ], "requestBody": { "required": true, "content": { "application/json": { "schema": { "$ref": "#/components/schemas/inputSchema" } } } }, "parameters": [ { "name": "token", "in": "query", "required": true, "schema": { "type": "string" }, "description": "Enter your Apify token here" } ], "responses": { "200": { "description": "OK" } } } }, "/acts/peppy_clasp~hvac-contractor-leads/runs": { "post": { "operationId": "runs-sync-peppy_clasp-hvac-contractor-leads", "x-openai-isConsequential": false, "summary": "Executes an Actor and returns information about the initiated run in response.", "tags": [ "Run Actor" ], "requestBody": { "required": true, "content": { "application/json": { "schema": { "$ref": "#/components/schemas/inputSchema" } } } }, "parameters": [ { "name": "token", "in": "query", "required": true, "schema": { "type": "string" }, "description": "Enter your Apify token here" } ], "responses": { "200": { "description": "OK", "content": { "application/json": { "schema": { "$ref": "#/components/schemas/runsResponseSchema" } } } } } } }, "/acts/peppy_clasp~hvac-contractor-leads/run-sync": { "post": { "operationId": "run-sync-peppy_clasp-hvac-contractor-leads", "x-openai-isConsequential": false, "summary": "Executes an Actor, waits for completion, and returns the OUTPUT from Key-value store in response.", "tags": [ "Run Actor" ], "requestBody": { "required": true, "content": { "application/json": { "schema": { "$ref": "#/components/schemas/inputSchema" } } } }, "parameters": [ { "name": "token", "in": "query", "required": true, "schema": { "type": "string" }, "description": "Enter your Apify token here" } ], "responses": { "200": { "description": "OK" } } } } }, "components": { "schemas": { "inputSchema": { "type": "object", "properties": { "trades": { "title": "Trade Classifications", "type": "array", "description": "Trades: hvac, plumbing, electrical, general, roofing, solar, painting, flooring, refrigeration, sheet_metal, fire_protection, insulation, concrete, landscaping, fencing, pool", "default": [ "hvac" ], "items": { "type": "string" } }, "city": { "title": "City Filter", "type": "string", "description": "Filter by city name. Leave empty for all.", "default": "" }, "county": { "title": "County Filter", "type": "string", "description": "Filter by county name. Leave empty for all.", "default": "" }, "maxResults": { "title": "Max Results", "type": "integer", "description": "Maximum number of contractor records to return.", "default": 500 } } }, "runsResponseSchema": { "type": "object", "properties": { "data": { "type": "object", "properties": { "id": { "type": "string" }, "actId": { "type": "string" }, "userId": { "type": "string" }, "startedAt": { "type": "string", "format": "date-time", "example": "2025-01-08T00:00:00.000Z" }, "finishedAt": { "type": "string", "format": "date-time", "example": "2025-01-08T00:00:00.000Z" }, "status": { "type": "string", "example": "READY" }, "meta": { "type": "object", "properties": { "origin": { "type": "string", "example": "API" }, "userAgent": { "type": "string" } } }, "stats": { "type": "object", "properties": { "inputBodyLen": { "type": "integer", "example": 2000 }, "rebootCount": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "restartCount": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "resurrectCount": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "computeUnits": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 } } }, "options": { "type": "object", "properties": { "build": { "type": "string", "example": "latest" }, "timeoutSecs": { "type": "integer", "example": 300 }, "memoryMbytes": { "type": "integer", "example": 1024 }, "diskMbytes": { "type": "integer", "example": 2048 } } }, "buildId": { "type": "string" }, "defaultKeyValueStoreId": { "type": "string" }, "defaultDatasetId": { "type": "string" }, "defaultRequestQueueId": { "type": "string" }, "buildNumber": { "type": "string", "example": "1.0.0" }, "containerUrl": { "type": "string" }, "usage": { "type": "object", "properties": { "ACTOR_COMPUTE_UNITS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATASET_READS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATASET_WRITES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "KEY_VALUE_STORE_READS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "KEY_VALUE_STORE_WRITES": { "type": "integer", "example": 1 }, "KEY_VALUE_STORE_LISTS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "REQUEST_QUEUE_READS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "REQUEST_QUEUE_WRITES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATA_TRANSFER_INTERNAL_GBYTES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATA_TRANSFER_EXTERNAL_GBYTES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "PROXY_RESIDENTIAL_TRANSFER_GBYTES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "PROXY_SERPS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 } } }, "usageTotalUsd": { "type": "number", "example": 0.00005 }, "usageUsd": { "type": "object", "properties": { "ACTOR_COMPUTE_UNITS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATASET_READS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATASET_WRITES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "KEY_VALUE_STORE_READS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "KEY_VALUE_STORE_WRITES": { "type": "number", "example": 0.00005 }, "KEY_VALUE_STORE_LISTS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "REQUEST_QUEUE_READS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "REQUEST_QUEUE_WRITES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATA_TRANSFER_INTERNAL_GBYTES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATA_TRANSFER_EXTERNAL_GBYTES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "PROXY_RESIDENTIAL_TRANSFER_GBYTES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "PROXY_SERPS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 } } } } } } } } } } ```