Washington contractors
Every business that does construction work in Washington registers with the Department of Labor & Industries. This directory lists those registrations by city and by trade, with each one's license, bond, insurance and complaint records on its own page.
- Active contractor registrations
- 76,101
- Cities with a directory page
- 327
- Trade groups
- 30
- Records updated
- October 9, 2026
161,318 registrations are on record in all, including expired and other statuses.9,083 contractors registered in Washington are based in other states. Counts computed October 8, 2026 from L&I registration records; see how directory numbers are computed.
By trade
- General contractor51,927
- Electrical5,556
- Painting2,304
- Plumbing2,262
- Flooring1,872
- Landscaping1,609
- Concrete and masonry1,065
- Other specialties1,037
- Tile999
- Framing, drywall, and insulation904
- Cabinetry and countertops881
- HVAC864
- Tree service596
- Roofing534
- Siding and gutters518
- Excavation and side sewer478
- Handyman449
- Welding and metal fabrication357
- Windows and doors251
- Pressure washing242
- Fencing234
- Garage doors and gates230
- Paving214
- Window coverings173
- Signs149
- Security and alarm systems140
- Fire protection systems105
- Swimming pools and spas66
- Well drilling48
- Demolition37
Active registrations. The trade group is derived from the L&I license type and specialty; each contractor page shows the state's own wording.
By city
- Seattle3,755
- Vancouver3,048
- Spokane2,777
- Tacoma2,280
- Everett1,922
- Auburn1,604
- Kent1,526
- Renton1,273
- Puyallup1,216
- Lynnwood1,183
- Bellingham1,143
- Olympia1,090
- Federal Way1,050
- Snohomish1,035
- Kennewick970
- Bellevue967
- Marysville868
- Bothell860
- Yakima850
- Spokane Valley839
- Pasco829
- Kirkland749
- Battle Ground602
- Arlington586
- Lake Stevens586
- Mount Vernon578
- Wenatchee555
- Redmond539
- Woodinville521
- Gig Harbor515
The 30 cities with the most active registrations.All 327 cities with a directory page.