Licensed General Contractors in Carlsbad, California
Updated November 1, 2026 from CSLB's public license file · B General Building Contractor
- 432licensed general contractors
- 420active (Clear)
- 2.8%with a suspension
- 60.9%workers' comp exempt
- 17.5 yrsmedian time licensed
- 56%corp / LLC / partnership (44% sole owner)
- 19new in the last 12 months
- —change tracking began November 1, 2026
Carlsbad is home to 432 general contractors in CSLB's license file, ranking #6 of 31 San Diego County cities for this trade. 97.2% are Clear.
60.9% report a workers' comp exemption, 3.2 points higher than the statewide figure for general contractors (57.7%), so many of these businesses say they have no employees. The share with a suspension, 2.8%, is 1.8 points lower than the San Diego County rate for the same license (4.6%).
19 of these licenses are less than a year old, while 67.6% have been held for 10 years or more. The median is 17.5 years.
General contractors hold CSLB's B (General Building Contractor) license, which covers projects that combine two or more unrelated trades. See the B General Building Contractor guide for what the license covers.
How to check a general contractor's license in Carlsbad
- Look the company up by name or license number (search Carlsbad). On the profile, confirm three things: Clear status, the B license for this kind of work, and a contractor's bond on file.
- Confirm it live with CSLB's Instant License Check. Statuses change between our weekly refreshes, especially workers' comp and bond suspensions.
- Ask for the pocket license and a photo ID and match the name to your contract. Work of $1,000 or more needs a license (the $1,000 rule), and a down payment can't exceed $1,000 or 10% (down payment rules).
50 of 432 general contractors in Carlsbad
Carlsbad general contractors sorted with Clear licenses first, then by years licensed. Badges reflect CSLB's file dated November 1, 2026, not a rating of anyone's work.
| Business name | License # | Status | Years | Workers' comp | Bond |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bergelectric Corp | 85046 | Clear | 80 | Insured | On file |
| Gary L Jackson & Associates | 283079 | Clear | 53 | Exempt | On file |
| Merritt B H | 291323 | Clear | 52 | Exempt | On file |
| Home Unplugged | 315683 | Clear | 50 | Exempt | On file |
| Phillip Mills Jones | 317657 | Clear | 50 | Exempt | On file |
| By Design Enterprises INC | 322893 | Clear | 50 | Exempt | On file |
| Kai Terra Living | 336187 | Clear | 49 | Exempt | On file |
| Woodcox P S | 342348 | Clear | 49 | Exempt | On file |
| Duggins Enterprises Construction | 343226 | Clear | 49 | Exempt | On file |
| Kornoff Jim Construction | 343964 | Clear | 49 | Exempt | On file |
| Sears Construction CO | 346161 | Clear | 49 | Exempt | On file |
| Hadrian Construction Company | 351780 | Clear | 48 | Exempt | On file |
| Clasen John Richard | 353887 | Clear | 48 | Exempt | On file |
| Turner Construction | 360399 | Clear | 48 | Exempt | On file |
| Brown Richard H General Contractor | 364574 | Clear | 48 | Insured | On file |
| Foursquare Properties INC | 378383 | Clear | 47 | Insured | On file |
| Joe Moore Construction INC | 387345 | Clear | 46 | Exempt | On file |
| B A Worthing INC | 398764 | Clear | 45 | Insured | On file |
| Smith S S Company | 403600 | Clear | 45 | Exempt | On file |
| R C Construction | 408239 | Clear | 45 | Exempt | On file |
| Dowell Construction | 420872 | Clear | 44 | Exempt | On file |
| Jeff Scott Construction | 422284 | Clear | 44 | Insured | On file |
| Mullen Construction | 421785 | Clear | 44 | Insured | On file |
| Garrett Construction Company | 424714 | Clear | 44 | Exempt | On file |
| Kunzik Construction INC | 426687 | Clear | 44 | Exempt | On file |
| Milligan Construction | 426047 | Clear | 44 | Exempt | On file |
| Noonan Builds INC | 431608 | Clear | 44 | Insured | On file |
| O'gara Construction & Land CO INC | 430241 | Clear | 44 | Exempt | On file |
| Brinks Plumbing | 435787 | Clear | 43 | Insured | On file |
| Leviton Builders INC | 434093 | Clear | 43 | Insured | On file |
| A H G Services | 438399 | Clear | 43 | Exempt | On file |
| Sun Country Builders | 446341 | Clear | 43 | Insured | On file |
| Moser Steven Construction | 448433 | Clear | 43 | Exempt | On file |
| Foley Properties and Construction | 457277 | Clear | 42 | Exempt | On file |
| Curtis Construction | 459191 | Clear | 42 | Exempt | On file |
| Stanley Jonathan General Contractor | 460385 | Clear | 42 | Exempt | On file |
| D C C | 462385 | Clear | 42 | Exempt | On file |
| Bianchi John Construction INC | 467965 | Clear | 41 | Insured | On file |
| Compass Construction | 469366 | Clear | 41 | Insured | On file |
| G V L Builders | 469769 | Clear | 41 | Exempt | On file |
| Monaghan Construction INC | 475137 | Clear | 41 | Insured | On file |
| Quality Built Construction | 476772 | Clear | 41 | Exempt | On file |
| Fine Woodwork By Gary Gilbert | 485249 | Clear | 40 | Exempt | On file |
| Grant James E | 487389 | Clear | 40 | Exempt | On file |
| Golden Empire USA | 490516 | Clear | 40 | Insured | On file |
| Johnson Rusty Construction | 491907 | Clear | 40 | Insured | On file |
| Miller Building Company the | 492273 | Clear | 40 | Exempt | On file |
| Mathis R G Construction INC | 494311 | Clear | 40 | Exempt | On file |
| Schroeder Construction & Development INC | 494954 | Clear | 40 | Exempt | On file |
| Lloyd Stephen | 498051 | Clear | 40 | Exempt | On file |
See all 432 general contractors in Carlsbad
Source: CSLB public data · Updated November 1, 2026 Status can change at any time. Verify on CSLB's Instant License Check.
Frequently asked questions
How many licensed general contractors are in Carlsbad?
CSLB's current public file lists 432 general contractors with a Carlsbad mailing address. 420 have a Clear status, and 90.7% show no issues at all in the file (no suspension, no pending action, bond on file, not near expiration).
What license does a general contractor need in California?
General contractors hold CSLB's B (General Building Contractor) license, which covers projects that combine two or more unrelated trades. Any job of $1,000 or more in labor and materials needs a licensed contractor. Read our guide to the $1,000 rule.
How do I check a general contractor's workers' comp?
Each profile shows the workers' comp type, insurer and policy dates from CSLB's file. Among Carlsbad general contractors, 60.9% are exempt (no employees), 38.2% insured and 0.9% without current coverage. Verify a policy with CSLB's insurer search (step by step).
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