Licensed Plumbers in Carlsbad, California
Updated November 1, 2026 from CSLB's public license file · C-36 Plumbing Contractor
- 56licensed plumbers
- 51active (Clear)
- 8.9%with a suspension
- 58.9%workers' comp exempt
- 12.8 yrsmedian time licensed
- 60.7%corp / LLC / partnership (39.3% sole owner)
- 7new in the last 12 months
- —change tracking began November 1, 2026
CSLB's public data lists 56 plumbers with a mailing address in Carlsbad, and 51 of them (91.1%) show a Clear primary status.
58.9% report a workers' comp exemption, 7.7 points higher than the statewide figure for plumbers (51.2%), so many of these businesses say they have no employees. The share with a suspension, 8.9%, is 4.9 points higher than the San Diego County rate for the same license (4%).
Experience varies: 62.5% have been licensed 10+ years and 7 are new this year (median 12.8 years, vs 13.4 statewide).
In California this work generally calls for the C-36 Plumbing Contractor license (or a B license when it is part of a larger multi-trade job). See the C-36 Plumbing Contractor guide for what the license covers.
How to check a plumber's license in Carlsbad
- Open the plumber's profile from the table below (or search Carlsbad listings by name). Check that C-36 appears among its classifications and that the primary status reads Clear. What C-36 covers.
- 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 56 plumbers in Carlsbad
Carlsbad plumbers 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary L Jackson & Associates | 283079 | Clear | 53 | Exempt | On file |
| Gomez Gerardo | 349946 | Clear | 48 | Exempt | On file |
| Brinks Plumbing | 435787 | Clear | 43 | Insured | On file |
| Schroeder Construction & Development INC | 494954 | Clear | 40 | Exempt | On file |
| Hendrix E A Plumbing INC | 536521 | Clear | 38 | Exempt | On file |
| Lone Rooter the | 567392 | Clear | 37 | Exempt | On file |
| Stevenson John Plumbing Heating & Air | 588895 | Clear | 36 | Insured | On file |
| Aljen Plumbing CO | 612121 | Clear | 35 | Exempt | On file |
| Ggp INC | 711174 | Clear | 31 | Insured | On file |
| Rilling Plumbing | 716455 | Clear | 30 | Exempt | On file |
| All Water Tek INC | 747819 | Clear | 28 | Insured | On file |
| Coastal Plumbing INC | 756151 | Clear | 28 | Insured | On file |
| Sunco Plumbing Company INC | 777536 | Clear | 26 | Exempt | On file |
| Superior Flood Restoration INC | 780181 | Clear | 26 | Insured | On file |
| Drain Runner Plumbing | 832838 | Clear | 22 | Insured | On file |
| Haugen Plumbing INC | 870118 | Clear | 20 | Insured | On file |
| A C Plumbing Construction | 908627 | Clear | 18 | Insured | On file |
| All County Plumbing | 916482 | Clear | 18 | Exempt | On file |
| Coastal Eddie's Plumbing | 923477 | Clear | 18 | Insured | On file |
| Fain Plumbing | 938438 | Clear | 17 | Exempt | On file |
| Synergy Ee INC | 945168 | Clear | 16 | Insured | On file |
| P H Plumbing | 966984 | Clear | 15 | Exempt | On file |
| Bennett T M Plumbing & Drain INC | 985357 | Clear | 13 | Insured | On file |
| Independent Plumbing and Drain INC | 985172 | Clear | 13 | Insured | On file |
| Horizon Resources INC | 995315 | Clear | 12 | Insured | On file |
| Mastercraft Plumbers INC | 998491 | Clear | 12 | Insured | On file |
| Christy Mark Plumbing | 998969 | Clear | 11 | Exempt | On file |
| Hillebrand Drain Services | 1007312 | Clear | 11 | Exempt | On file |
| Opc Plumbing | 1008686 | Clear | 11 | Exempt | On file |
| Simply Plumbing | 1015179 | Clear | 10 | Insured | On file |
| Mastercraft Home Improvement INC | 1017799 | Clear | 10 | Insured | On file |
| Vanguard Plumbing & Drains INC | 1022085 | Clear | 9 | Exempt | On file |
| P H Plumbing | 1036414 | Clear | 8 | Exempt | On file |
| Pure Plumbing Company | 1042386 | Clear | 8 | Insured | On file |
| Encinitas Plumbing | 1059747 | Clear | 7 | Exempt | On file |
| Williams Water CO | 1060377 | Clear | 7 | Insured | On file |
| Sean's Plumbing and Rooter | 1081857 | Clear | 5 | Exempt | On file |
| Hdplumbers LLC | 1086542 | Clear | 4 | Exempt | On file |
| Jack's Plumbing Heating | 1093517 | Clear | 4 | Exempt | On file |
| Goodfor Company Plumbing & Water Filtration the | 1102129 | Clear | 3 | Insured | On file |
| True Plumbing LLC | 1114541 | Clear | 2 | Insured | On file |
| Mr Backflow | 1117220 | Clear | 2 | Exempt | On file |
| Thomas Hovey Plumbing | 1126468 | Clear | 2 | Exempt | On file |
| Affordable Leak Defense | 1132048 | Clear | 1 | Exempt | On file |
| Ko Plumbing INC | 1145043 | Clear | 1 | Exempt | On file |
| Nathan Stephen Duarte | 1147790 | Clear | <1 | Exempt | On file |
| Sterling River Plumbing | 1148447 | Clear | <1 | Exempt | On file |
| Opus Fidelis | 1151477 | Clear | <1 | Insured | On file |
| Tropic Trades Plumbing | 1150460 | Clear | <1 | Exempt | On file |
| Always True Plumbing | 1156199 | Clear | <1 | Exempt | On file |
See all 56 plumbers 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 plumbers are in Carlsbad?
CSLB's current public file lists 56 plumbers with a Carlsbad mailing address. 51 have a Clear status, and 82.1% show no issues at all in the file (no suspension, no pending action, bond on file, not near expiration).
What license does a plumber need in California?
Look for C-36 on the license. 56 businesses in Carlsbad hold it. Small jobs under $1,000 with no permit and no employees are exempt; everything else needs a license (details).
How do I check a plumber's workers' comp?
Each profile shows the workers' comp type, insurer and policy dates from CSLB's file. Among Carlsbad plumbers, 58.9% are exempt (no employees), 39.3% insured and 1.8% without current coverage. Verify a policy with CSLB's insurer search (step by step).
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