Licensed General Engineering Contractors in La Mesa, California
Updated November 1, 2026 from CSLB's public license file · A General Engineering Contractor
- 26licensed general engineering contractors
- 25active (Clear)
- 3.8%with a suspension
- 42.3%workers' comp exempt
- 18.7 yrsmedian time licensed
- 92.3%corp / LLC / partnership (7.7% sole owner)
- 4new in the last 12 months
- —change tracking began November 1, 2026
La Mesa is home to 26 general engineering contractors in CSLB's license file, ranking #16 of 19 San Diego County cities for this trade. 96.2% are Clear.
The share with a suspension (3.8%) is close to the San Diego County rate for the same license (3.8%). 42.3% report a workers' comp exemption, 6.9 points higher than the statewide figure for general engineering contractors (35.4%), so many of these businesses say they have no employees.
The median general engineering contractor here has held a license for 18.7 years (more than the statewide median of 18.5), and 4 licenses were issued in the last 12 months.
These firms hold CSLB's A (General Engineering Contractor) license for engineered fixed works. See the A General Engineering Contractor guide for what the license covers.
How to check a general engineering contractor's license in La Mesa
- Find the business in the list below, or search all 26 La Mesa listings, and open its profile. You want a Clear status and the A classification (a B license can also cover it as part of a multi-trade job).
- 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. Ask for proof of workers' comp if anyone besides the owner will work on site. Hiring checklist.
All 26 general engineering contractors in La Mesa
La Mesa general engineering 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Teasley Incorporated | 366315 | Clear | 47 | Exempt | On file |
| C K Construction | 420292 | Clear | 44 | Exempt | On file |
| Bmb Septic Company | 494826 | Clear | 40 | Exempt | On file |
| Whillock Contracting INC | 572217 | Clear | 37 | Insured | On file |
| Tarantino Pete & Sal Construction INC | 618553 | Clear | 35 | Insured | On file |
| M C Land Construction | 634504 | Clear | 34 | Insured | On file |
| Solid Structures INC | 758791 | Clear | 27 | Insured | On file |
| Soclaris Contracting | 793838 | Clear | 25 | Insured | On file |
| Helix Environmental Planning INC | 796474 | Clear | 25 | Insured | On file |
| Diversa General Construction | 816278 | Clear | 23 | Insured | On file |
| Whillock Construction INC | 816889 | Clear | 23 | Insured | On file |
| Strategy Builders INC | 878436 | Clear | 20 | Exempt | On file |
| P J & Sons INC | 910371 | Clear | 18 | Insured | On file |
| Whillock K Services INC | 910845 | Clear | 18 | Insured | On file |
| Construction Solutions Group INC | 950276 | Clear | 16 | Exempt | On file |
| D T 2 Contracting | 956763 | Clear | 15 | Exempt | On file |
| Performance Construction Services INC | 969061 | Clear | 14 | Insured | On file |
| Tharsos INC | 980621 | Clear | 13 | Insured | On file |
| Astera Construction | 1067926 | Clear | 6 | Exempt | On file |
| Patriot Pipeline | 1115225 | Clear | 2 | Insured | On file |
| Chandler's General Engineering INC | 1120859 | Clear | 2 | Exempt | On file |
| Rmc Engineering | 1146386 | Clear | 1 | Exempt | On file |
| Elevate Exteriors Engineering INC | 1148017 | Clear | <1 | Exempt | On file |
| Advanced Septic Systems LLC | 1152708 | Clear | <1 | Insured | On file |
| Superior Crane Services | 1152121 | Clear | <1 | Exempt | On file |
| Ab Construction & Engineering | 1079087 | Susp: no qualifying individual | 5 | 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 general engineering contractors are in La Mesa?
CSLB's current public file lists 26 general engineering contractors with a La Mesa mailing address. 25 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 general engineering contractor need in California?
Look for A on the license. 26 businesses in La Mesa 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 general engineering contractor's workers' comp?
Open the contractor's profile here to see the workers' comp type and insurer from CSLB's file. In La Mesa, 57.7% of general engineering contractors list a policy, 42.3% claim an exemption and 0% show no current coverage. Confirm the policy with CSLB's workers' comp search before work starts. How to check workers' comp.
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