Licensed Cabinet and Finish Carpentry Contractors in Costa Mesa, California
Updated November 1, 2026 from CSLB's public license file · C-6 Cabinet, Millwork and Finish Carpentry Contractor
- 26licensed cabinet and finish carpentry contractors
- 26active (Clear)
- 0%with a suspension
- 61.5%workers' comp exempt
- 13.6 yrsmedian time licensed
- 53.8%corp / LLC / partnership (46.2% sole owner)
- 2new in the last 12 months
- —change tracking began November 1, 2026
Costa Mesa is home to 26 cabinet and finish carpentry contractors in CSLB's license file, ranking #6 of 7 Orange County cities for this trade. 100% are Clear.
61.5% report a workers' comp exemption, 8.3 points higher than the statewide figure for cabinet and finish carpentry contractors (53.2%), so many of these businesses say they have no employees. The share with a suspension, 0%, is 5.6 points lower than the Orange County rate for the same license (5.6%).
2 of these licenses are less than a year old, while 61.5% have been held for 10 years or more. The median is 13.6 years.
In California this work generally calls for the C-6 Cabinet, Millwork and Finish Carpentry Contractor license (or a B license when it is part of a larger multi-trade job). See the C-6 Cabinet, Millwork and Finish Carpentry Contractor guide for what the license covers.
How to check a cabinet and finish carpentry contractor's license in Costa Mesa
- Look the company up by name or license number (search Costa Mesa). On the profile, confirm three things: Clear status, the C-6 license for this kind of work, and a contractor's bond on file.
- Before any money changes hands, verify the license on CSLB's own lookup. Our data comes from CSLB's weekly file, so a very recent change may not show here yet.
- Match the license holder's name to the name on the written contract and the person you meet. Since 61.5% of Costa Mesa cabinet and finish carpentry contractors claim a workers' comp exemption, ask who will actually do the work. Hiring checklist.
All 26 cabinet and finish carpentry contractors in Costa Mesa
Costa Mesa cabinet and finish carpentry 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hauser's Decor | 444274 | Clear | 43 | Exempt | On file |
| Gerald Morse Gordon | 453608 | Clear | 42 | Exempt | On file |
| Le Sinette Cabinet | 536109 | Clear | 38 | Exempt | On file |
| Erickson Woodworks | 736018 | Clear | 29 | Exempt | On file |
| South Coast Stairworks | 771768 | Clear | 26 | Exempt | On file |
| Ward's Woodworks INC | 782043 | Clear | 26 | Insured | On file |
| Lucero Paul Carpentry | 802825 | Clear | 24 | Exempt | On file |
| Fineline Woodworking INC | 857746 | Clear | 21 | Insured | On file |
| Landmark Carpentry | 882871 | Clear | 20 | Exempt | On file |
| Gray Cabinets & Millwork INC | 912317 | Clear | 18 | Exempt | On file |
| Ziething Cabinets INC | 922472 | Clear | 18 | Insured | On file |
| Cooks Finish Carpentry INC | 935638 | Clear | 17 | Insured | On file |
| Mesa Millwork | 955175 | Clear | 15 | Exempt | On file |
| Baker Woodworking | 1006579 | Clear | 11 | Exempt | On file |
| Leicht CA | 1012794 | Clear | 10 | Insured | On file |
| Young Carver Woodworking | 1020980 | Clear | 10 | Exempt | On file |
| J H Carpentry | 1024408 | Clear | 9 | Insured | On file |
| Guerrero Arturo | 1028649 | Clear | 9 | Exempt | On file |
| M G Finish Carpentry INC | 1050853 | Clear | 7 | Exempt | On file |
| Haynes Cabinet Design | 1051574 | Clear | 7 | Insured | On file |
| Sjn Builders INC | 1051841 | Clear | 7 | Insured | On file |
| Newport Custom Woodwork LLC | 1131810 | Clear | 1 | Insured | On file |
| Mapleridge Millworks | 1138162 | Clear | 1 | Exempt | On file |
| Accent Stairs | 1143794 | Clear | 1 | Exempt | On file |
| Top Shelf Millworks INC | 1151541 | Clear | <1 | Exempt | On file |
| Clavo | 1154055 | Clear | <1 | Insured | On file |
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 cabinet and finish carpentry contractors are in Costa Mesa?
CSLB's current public file lists 26 cabinet and finish carpentry contractors with a Costa Mesa mailing address. 26 have a Clear status, and 92.3% show no issues at all in the file (no suspension, no pending action, bond on file, not near expiration).
What license does a cabinet and finish carpentry contractor need in California?
In California this work generally calls for the C-6 Cabinet, Millwork and Finish Carpentry Contractor license (or a B license when it is part of a larger multi-trade job). 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 cabinet and finish carpentry contractor's workers' comp?
Each profile shows the workers' comp type, insurer and policy dates from CSLB's file. Among Costa Mesa cabinet and finish carpentry contractors, 61.5% are exempt (no employees), 38.5% insured and 0% without current coverage. Verify a policy with CSLB's insurer search (step by step).
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