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Licensed Plumbers in San Diego, California

Updated November 1, 2026 from CSLB's public license file · C-36 Plumbing Contractor

  • 512licensed plumbers
  • 487active (Clear)
  • 4.9%with a suspension
  • 52.1%workers' comp exempt
  • 10.2 yrsmedian time licensed
  • 62.5%corp / LLC / partnership (37.5% sole owner)
  • 47new in the last 12 months
  • —change tracking began November 1, 2026

San Diego is home to 512 plumbers in CSLB's license file, ranking #1 of 20 San Diego County cities for this trade. 95.1% are Clear.

The share with a suspension (4.9%) is close to the San Diego County rate for the same license (4%). About 52.1% report a workers' comp exemption, roughly the statewide norm for plumbers.

The median plumber here has held a license for 10.2 years (less than the statewide median of 13.4), and 47 licenses were issued in the last 12 months.

In California this work generally calls for the C-36 Plumbing Contractor license (or a B license when it is part of a larger multi-trade job). See the C-36 Plumbing Contractor guide for what the license covers.

How to check a plumber's license in San Diego

  1. Open the plumber's profile from the table below (or search San Diego listings by name). Check that C-36 appears among its classifications and that the primary status reads Clear. What C-36 covers.
  2. Confirm it live with CSLB's Instant License Check. Statuses change between our weekly refreshes, especially workers' comp and bond suspensions.
  3. 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).

50 of 512 plumbers in San Diego

San Diego plumbers 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 plumbers in San Diego
Business nameLicense #StatusYearsWorkers' compBond
A O Reed & CO LLC 7731 Clear 95 Insured On file
Cass Plumbing & Heating 140162 Clear 73 Insured On file
Clairemont Plumbing Service 173157 Clear 68 Exempt On file
Jackson & Blanc 188961 Clear 66 Insured On file
Eco Services 290497 Clear 52 Insured On file
Strong Construction CO INC 292431 Clear 52 Insured On file
United Electric Plumbing Heating & Air 321580 Clear 50 Insured On file
Booth Don Plumbing 330448 Clear 49 Exempt On file
Bob Jenson Air Conditioning INC 340838 Clear 49 Insured On file
Ideal Plumbing Heating Air Electrical INC 348810 Clear 48 Insured On file
Home Crafts 366734 Clear 47 Insured On file
San Diego Excavation CO -Pool & Spa Specialists 402134 Clear 45 Exempt On file
Steam Diego 402593 Clear 45 Insured On file
G/K Plumbing & Heating INC 404093 Clear 45 Insured On file
Wasserman Gary D 436960 Clear 43 Exempt On file
Chris Plumbing CO 465306 Clear 42 Insured On file
Pacific Cove Construction & Plumbing 473998 Clear 41 Exempt On file
Merz Construction INC 477564 Clear 41 Insured On file
Am-Pm Sewer & Drain Cleaning 488413 Clear 40 Insured On file
Bill Harper Plumbing 504044 Clear 39 Exempt On file
The White Glove Guys, Plumbing Drains Heating Air Conditioning 513115 Clear 39 Insured On file
Mesa Plumbing CO 515449 Clear 39 Exempt On file
Spahr Plumbing INC 528195 Clear 38 Insured On file
T A Construction CO 526618 Clear 38 Exempt On file
Mc Nulty Bill Plumbing 535389 Clear 38 Insured On file
Collins Pacific Plumbing INC 567701 Clear 37 Insured On file
Erling Rohde Plumbing 573106 Clear 37 Insured On file
Bernard's Plumbing 576622 Clear 37 Exempt On file
Ziggy's Plumbing Maintenance and Drain Cleaning 593459 Clear 36 Exempt On file
Brian's Plumbing 606020 Clear 36 Exempt On file
Day and Night Plumbing 620126 Clear 35 Exempt On file
Atlas Mechanical INC 622960 Clear 35 Insured On file
Communication Wiring Specialists INC 623901 Clear 35 Insured On file
Myron Plumbing INC 626071 Clear 35 Insured On file
All Cities Water Treatment INC 631304 Clear 35 Insured On file
Md Plumbing 633210 Clear 34 Exempt On file
Taylor Kirk P 637790 Clear 34 Exempt On file
Dover Goodwin INC 643053 Clear 34 Exempt On file
Fox Pump Systems INC 644441 Clear 34 Exempt On file
Native San Diego Plumbing 642924 Clear 34 Exempt On file
Federal Plumbing and Drain INC 649330 Clear 34 Insured On file
Flow-Rite Plumbing 658730 Clear 34 Exempt On file
Top Quality Plumbing INC 659150 Clear 33 Insured On file
C & C Plumbing Partnership INC 664924 Clear 33 Exempt On file
J & C Services 664359 Clear 33 Exempt On file
Commercial Plumbing Services 677340 Clear 33 Exempt On file
Able Plumbing & Drain Service 681475 Clear 32 Insured On file
D I A S Construction 682098 Clear 32 Exempt On file
Larson Dave Plumbing CO 684304 Clear 32 Exempt On file
Flood Doctor Restoration and Construction 690220 Clear 32 Insured On file

See all 512 plumbers in San Diego

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 plumbers are in San Diego?

CSLB's current public file lists 512 plumbers with a San Diego mailing address. 487 have a Clear status, and 87.9% show no issues at all in the file (no suspension, no pending action, bond on file, not near expiration).

What license does a plumber need in California?

Look for C-36 on the license. 512 businesses in San Diego 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 plumber's workers' comp?

Open the contractor's profile here to see the workers' comp type and insurer from CSLB's file. In San Diego, 46.7% of plumbers list a policy, 52.1% claim an exemption and 1.2% 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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