California roofing contractor insurance requirements

What California law and licensing authorities require of roofing contractors — insurance, bonds, and workers' compensation. 3 of 3 rows below carry a machine-verified quote from an official source; the rest say so honestly. Last checked 2026-09-05.

This page lists requirements published by official sources, with the exact wording and a check date on every verified row. It is not legal or insurance advice, and it does not cover city or county rules — always confirm with the linked official source.
Contractor license bond
verified 2026-09-05		A $25,000 contractor's bond on file with the CSLB is a condition of getting and keeping any California contractor license (Business & Professions Code §7071.6).
Source: California Business & Professions Code §7071.6 (official — leginfo.legislature.ca.gov)
exact wording on the official page
“the applicant or licensee file or have on file a contractor’s bond in the sum of twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000)”
Workers' compensation (license-tied)
verified 2026-09-05		CSLB requires certain classifications — including C-20 (HVAC) and C-39 (roofing) — to carry workers' compensation or approved self-insurance even with NO employees.
Source: California Contractors State License Board — workers' compensation filing requirements
exact wording on the official page
“All active C-8 Concrete contractors, C-20 Warm-Air Heating, Ventilating and Air-Conditioning contractors, C-22 Asbestos Abatement contractors, C-39 Roofing contractors, and/or C-61/D-49 Tree Service contractors are required to carry workers' compensation insurance or a valid Certification of Self-Insurance, whether or not they have employees.”
Workers' compensation
verified 2026-09-05		Required for every employer with one or more employees (California Labor Code §3700).
Source: California DIR — workers' compensation FAQ (Division of Workers' Compensation)
exact wording on the official page
“All California employers must provide workers’ compensation benefits to their employees under California Labor Code Section 3700. If a business employs one or more employees, then it must satisfy the requirement of the law.”
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