Licensed Contractors in San Diego, CA
Updated November 1, 2026 · Data from CSLB's public license file
- 6,060licenses
- 95.2%Clear
- 4.8%suspended (state 4.6%)
- 50.8%workers' comp exempt
- 10.3 yrsmedian time licensed
- 544new in 12 months
San Diego has 6,060 contractor licenses in CSLB's current public file. 95.2% are Clear; the suspension rate of 4.8% is about the same as San Diego County overall (4.6%). The largest group is general contractors, and 31 trades here have 20 or more licensees.
Licensed trades in San Diego
- General Contractors (2,791)
- Electricians (618)
- Limited Specialty Contractors (549)
- Plumbers (512)
- Painters (491)
- Landscapers (367)
- General Engineering Contractors (276)
- Flooring Contractors (258)
- HVAC Contractors (250)
- Tile Contractors (186)
- Low Voltage Contractors (145)
- Concrete Contractors (108)
- Cabinet and Finish Carpentry Contractors (106)
- Roofers (101)
- Drywall Contractors (92)
- Residential Remodeling Contractors (77)
- Glazing Contractors (54)
- Pool Contractors (51)
- Plastering and Stucco Contractors (44)
- Fencing Contractors (35)
- Demolition and Building Moving Contractors (34)
- Solar Contractors (33)
- Insulation Contractors (30)
- Sign Contractors (29)
- Masonry Contractors (27)
- Structural Steel Contractors (24)
- Ornamental Metal Contractors (24)
- Fire Protection Contractors (24)
- Earthwork and Paving Contractors (24)
- Refrigeration Contractors (23)
- Welding Contractors (20)
Smaller trades in San Diego (under 20 licensees) are searchable:
- Framing Contractors (18)
- Sheet Metal Contractors (17)
- Lock and Security Contractors (15)
- Boiler and Steam Fitting Contractors (14)
- Water Conditioning Contractors (9)
- Asbestos Abatement Contractors (8)
- Tree and Palm Contractors (8)
- Traffic Control Contractors (7)
- Parking and Highway Improvement Contractors (7)
- Reinforcing Steel Contractors (6)
- Well Drillers (5)
- Septic and Sanitation Contractors (4)
- Pipeline Contractors (3)
- Elevator Contractors (2)
- Manufactured Housing Contractors (2)
Suspensions in San Diego, by reason
Explainers: Suspended: contractor's bond · Suspended: workers' compensation · Suspended: no qualifying individual · Suspended: family support order
Newest Clear licenses in San Diego
| Business name | License # | Status | Years | Workers' comp | Bond |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Librado's Concrete | 1163995 | Clear | <1 | Insured | On file |
| Ech Plumbing | 1163939 | Clear | <1 | Exempt | On file |
| J Angel C INC | 1163937 | Clear | <1 | Exempt | On file |
| Costabuild CO | 1163922 | Clear | <1 | Exempt | On file |
| Rq Drywall | 1163913 | Clear | <1 | Exempt | On file |
| Casa V Construction Designs LLC | 1163908 | Clear | <1 | Insured | On file |
| Two Horses Concrete Solution INC | 1163888 | Clear | <1 | Insured | On file |
| Gallego Underground & Civil | 1163869 | Clear | <1 | Exempt | On file |
| Mc Electric | 1163817 | Clear | <1 | Exempt | On file |
| Siyun Zhang | 1163752 | Clear | <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.
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