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Licensed General Contractors in La Mesa, California

Updated November 1, 2026 from CSLB's public license file · B General Building Contractor

  • 264licensed general contractors
  • 257active (Clear)
  • 2.7%with a suspension
  • 59.5%workers' comp exempt
  • 16.9 yrsmedian time licensed
  • 52.7%corp / LLC / partnership (47.3% sole owner)
  • 13new in the last 12 months
  • —change tracking began November 1, 2026

CSLB's public data lists 264 general contractors with a mailing address in La Mesa, and 257 of them (97.3%) show a Clear primary status.

59.5% report a workers' comp exemption, 1.8 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, 2.7%, is 1.9 points lower than the San Diego County rate for the same license (4.6%).

13 of these licenses are less than a year old, while 67.8% have been held for 10 years or more. The median is 16.9 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 La Mesa

  1. Open the general contractor's profile from the table below (or search La Mesa listings by name). Check that B appears among its classifications and that the primary status reads Clear. What B covers.
  2. Re-check the same number on CSLB's Instant License Check the day you sign; our copy is refreshed weekly and 2.7% of La Mesa listings here already show a suspension.
  3. Get the bid and contract in writing with the license number on it. If the job tops $1,000 in labor and materials, a licensed general contractor is required by law. See the $1,000 rule.

50 of 264 general contractors in La Mesa

La Mesa 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.

Licensed general contractors in La Mesa
Business nameLicense #StatusYearsWorkers' compBond
Heilbrunn Benjamin 329063 Clear 49 Exempt On file
Merrill Ted S & Sons INC 345079 Clear 49 Exempt On file
Mc Donough Nathan Asher 352420 Clear 48 Exempt On file
Jones Western Construction 363687 Clear 48 Exempt On file
Teasley Incorporated 366315 Clear 47 Exempt On file
Woodburn Construction CO 380871 Clear 47 Exempt On file
Mc Coll Brian Construction 399770 Clear 45 Exempt On file
The King of the Painters Company INC 429555 Clear 44 Insured On file
Arrow Building & Coating INC 447230 Clear 43 Insured On file
Graham Electric CO 451486 Clear 42 Exempt On file
Richard Powers Construction 468313 Clear 41 Exempt On file
Long M Construction 482850 Clear 41 Exempt On file
Nbs Contracting 487189 Clear 40 Exempt On file
Morse R C General Contractor 489650 Clear 40 Exempt On file
Grace Builders INC 497605 Clear 40 Insured On file
Grahovac Construction Company INC 500790 Clear 40 Insured On file
Nesovic Danilo Nesko 500310 Clear 40 Exempt On file
Tellez Robert R Construction 502349 Clear 39 Exempt On file
Parra Construction Services 507732 Clear 39 Exempt On file
Kelsey-Colt Construction 517252 Clear 39 Exempt On file
Controlled Access Sysyems 518609 Clear 39 Exempt On file
Bilz Jack 529722 Clear 38 Exempt On file
Harrington Company the 539689 Clear 38 Exempt On file
Associated Builder 540714 Clear 38 Exempt On file
Burch Karl R Construction 547923 Clear 38 Insured On file
Chodur Philip 550023 Clear 37 Exempt On file
Toner James R 551437 Clear 37 Exempt On file
Bray Construction 557243 Clear 37 Exempt On file
Best William F 570684 Clear 37 Exempt On file
Zeeco Construction 569140 Clear 37 Exempt On file
Whillock Contracting INC 572217 Clear 37 Insured On file
Van Tieghem D C General Contracting 581677 Clear 36 Exempt On file
Savvy Builders INC 584582 Clear 36 Insured On file
Sterling Design & Remodeling 587149 Clear 36 Exempt On file
Mark Russo's Landscape 597517 Clear 36 Insured On file
Larson Don 608574 Clear 35 Exempt On file
Mergens Construction 608857 Clear 35 Exempt On file
Tarantino Pete & Sal Construction INC 618553 Clear 35 Insured On file
Cantamar Construction of San Diego INC 622942 Clear 35 Insured On file
Duffett Construction 635302 Clear 34 Insured On file
Stamper Mark D 639921 Clear 34 Exempt On file
Lincoln Construction 643037 Clear 34 Exempt On file
Cortez and Associates LLC 651042 Clear 34 Insured On file
T M Construction & Development INC 660235 Clear 33 Exempt On file
Finley Brendt Construction 663089 Clear 33 Exempt On file
Kitchens Plus 665346 Clear 33 Insured On file
Mathis Custom Remodeling 665399 Clear 33 Exempt On file
D R V Modular Contractors INC 680131 Clear 33 Insured On file
Aiello's Construction 680788 Clear 32 Insured On file
Empire Construction 690608 Clear 32 Exempt On file

See all 264 general contractors in La Mesa

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 La Mesa?

CSLB's current public file lists 264 general contractors with a La Mesa mailing address. 257 have a Clear status, and 89.4% 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 La Mesa general contractors, 59.5% are exempt (no employees), 39.4% insured and 1.1% without current coverage. Verify a policy with CSLB's insurer search (step by step).

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