Licensed Drywall Contractors in Escondido, California
Updated November 1, 2026 from CSLB's public license file · C-9 Drywall Contractor
- 36licensed drywall contractors
- 33active (Clear)
- 8.3%with a suspension
- 25%workers' comp exempt
- 14.7 yrsmedian time licensed
- 69.4%corp / LLC / partnership (30.6% sole owner)
- 1new in the last 12 months
- —change tracking began November 1, 2026
Escondido is home to 36 drywall contractors in CSLB's license file, ranking #3 of 5 San Diego County cities for this trade. 91.7% are Clear.
25% report a workers' comp exemption, 13.6 points lower than the statewide figure for drywall contractors (38.6%), so many of these businesses say they have no employees. The share with a suspension, 8.3%, is 4.6 points higher than the San Diego County rate for the same license (3.7%).
1 of these licenses is less than a year old, while 63.9% have been held for 10 years or more. The median is 14.7 years.
In California this work generally calls for the C-9 Drywall Contractor license (or a B license when it is part of a larger multi-trade job). See the C-9 Drywall Contractor guide for what the license covers.
How to check a drywall contractor's license in Escondido
- Open the drywall contractor's profile from the table below (or search Escondido listings by name). Check that C-9 appears among its classifications and that the primary status reads Clear. What C-9 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).
All 36 drywall contractors in Escondido
Escondido drywall 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tubbs Enterprises INC | 314739 | Clear | 50 | Insured | On file |
| Tri-City Drywall INC | 426475 | Clear | 44 | Insured | On file |
| Greene R A Corporation | 449641 | Clear | 42 | Insured | On file |
| Greene Nancy Morgan | 622084 | Clear | 35 | Exempt | On file |
| Accurate Drywall & Repair | 634594 | Clear | 34 | Exempt | On file |
| Trivista INC | 680561 | Clear | 33 | Insured | On file |
| A & P Drywall INC | 733780 | Clear | 29 | Insured | On file |
| Bridgeford Drywall | 734583 | Clear | 29 | Insured | On file |
| Artistic Entrances INC | 736714 | Clear | 29 | Insured | On file |
| Pro Wall Lath & Plaster INC | 818219 | Clear | 23 | Insured | On file |
| Drain Boss | 823291 | Clear | 23 | Insured | On file |
| Mc Elroy Kiet Drywall | 837593 | Clear | 22 | Insured | On file |
| J & S Drywall and Paint | 842249 | Clear | 22 | Insured | On file |
| Alta Drywall | 866307 | Clear | 21 | Insured | On file |
| Escondido Drywall | 913716 | Clear | 18 | Exempt | On file |
| Last Drywall INC | 913892 | Clear | 18 | Insured | On file |
| Russell Interior Systems | 916473 | Clear | 18 | Insured | On file |
| P L P Enterprises INC | 953698 | Clear | 16 | Insured | On file |
| Golden West Drywall | 985417 | Clear | 13 | Insured | On file |
| Leon Drywall & Texture | 992886 | Clear | 12 | Insured | On file |
| K G M-A Drywall | 1002473 | Clear | 11 | Insured | On file |
| J R D Drywall | 1011214 | Clear | 10 | Insured | On file |
| Traditions Drywall INC | 1013783 | Clear | 10 | Insured | On file |
| Sergio's Construction INC | 1021047 | Clear | 9 | Insured | On file |
| Atlas Drywall Systems INC | 1058637 | Clear | 7 | Insured | On file |
| K & M Drywall | 1088722 | Clear | 4 | Insured | On file |
| Walltech Drywall INC | 1109403 | Clear | 3 | Insured | On file |
| 1up Drywall | 1113879 | Clear | 2 | Insured | On file |
| Proper Drywall Construction | 1116385 | Clear | 2 | Exempt | On file |
| Coast Imperial Drywall INC | 1129093 | Clear | 2 | Exempt | On file |
| Mbm Drywall LLC | 1128226 | Clear | 2 | Insured | On file |
| P R Z Drywall & CO | 1144656 | Clear | 1 | Insured | On file |
| Pinnacle Drywall | 1145957 | Clear | 1 | Exempt | On file |
| Cobian Drywall & Painting INC | 1121456 | Susp: family support order | 2 | Exempt | On file |
| New World Drywall | 1143072 | Susp: contractor's bond | 1 | Exempt | On file |
| Pro Drywall Solutions | 1144072 | Susp: contractor's bond | 1 | Exempt | 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 drywall contractors are in Escondido?
CSLB's current public file lists 36 drywall contractors with a Escondido mailing address. 33 have a Clear status, and 86.1% show no issues at all in the file (no suspension, no pending action, bond on file, not near expiration).
What license does a drywall contractor need in California?
Look for C-9 on the license. 36 businesses in Escondido 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 drywall contractor's workers' comp?
Each profile shows the workers' comp type, insurer and policy dates from CSLB's file. Among Escondido drywall contractors, 25% are exempt (no employees), 75% insured and 0% without current coverage. Verify a policy with CSLB's insurer search (step by step).
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