July 2026 edition
The Virginia contractor market report
42,816 active licensed contractors across 14 trades, counted directly from the Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation (DPOR), led by general contractors at 30,002. Last data refresh: 2026-07-07.
Licenses by trade
| Trade | Active licenses | Map |
|---|---|---|
| General Contractors | 30,002 | → |
| Electricians | 3,889 | → |
| Excavating Contractors | 3,114 | → |
| HVAC Contractors | 2,418 | → |
| Landscape Contractors | 2,156 | → |
| Painters | 2,121 | → |
| Plumbers | 1,424 | → |
| Roofing Contractors | 1,327 | → |
| Concrete Contractors | 1,269 | → |
| Masons | 1,020 | → |
| Fire-Protection Contractors | 408 | → |
| Flooring Contractors | 154 | → |
| Drywall Contractors | 140 | → |
| Carpenters | 54 | → |
Where the contractors are
| City | Active licenses |
|---|---|
| Virginia Beach | 2,103 |
| Richmond | 1,494 |
| Chesapeake | 1,249 |
| Manassas | 1,099 |
| Alexandria | 909 |
| Woodbridge | 880 |
| Roanoke | 689 |
| Fredericksburg | 688 |
| Fairfax | 667 |
| Norfolk | 634 |
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Get the Virginia contractor list →Common questions about the Virginia contractor market
How many licensed contractors are in Virginia?
42,816 active licensed contractors are registered in Virginia across 14 trades, counted directly from the Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation (DPOR) as of 2026-07-07.
Which trade has the most licensed contractors in Virginia?
General Contractors lead Virginia with 30,002 active licenses, the largest of the 14 trades covered here.
Which Virginia cities have the most licensed contractors?
Virginia Beach, Richmond, Chesapeake lead Virginia by licensed-contractor count. ContractorRoster covers every city and ZIP in the state, not just the major metros.
How current is this Virginia market data?
The Virginia numbers were last refreshed 2026-07-07, sourced direct from the Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation (DPOR). Expired and lapsed licenses are filtered out, so every count reflects active licenses only.