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Licensed Septic and Sanitation Contractors in San Jose, California

Updated November 1, 2026 from CSLB's public license file · C-42 Sanitation System Contractor

  • 20licensed septic and sanitation contractors
  • 19active (Clear)
  • 5%with a suspension
  • 20%workers' comp exempt
  • 13.7 yrsmedian time licensed
  • 85%corp / LLC / partnership (15% sole owner)
  • 0new in the last 12 months
  • —change tracking began November 1, 2026

There are 20 septic and sanitation contractors based in San Jose in CSLB's current file. 19 (95%) have a Clear status as of November 1, 2026.

The share with a suspension, 5%, is 2.1 points higher than the Santa Clara County rate for the same license (2.9%). 20% report a workers' comp exemption, 15 points lower than the statewide figure for septic and sanitation contractors (35%), so many of these businesses say they have no employees.

Experience varies: 60% have been licensed 10+ years and 0 are new this year (median 13.7 years, vs 20.6 statewide).

In California this work generally calls for the C-42 Sanitation System Contractor license (or a B license when it is part of a larger multi-trade job). See the C-42 Sanitation System Contractor guide for what the license covers.

How to check a septic contractor's license in San Jose

  1. Open the septic contractor's profile from the table below (or search San Jose listings by name). Check that C-42 appears among its classifications and that the primary status reads Clear. What C-42 covers.
  2. Re-check the same number on CSLB's Instant License Check the day you sign; our copy is refreshed weekly and 5% of San Jose 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 septic contractor is required by law. See the $1,000 rule.

All 20 septic and sanitation contractors in San Jose

San Jose septic and sanitation 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 septic and sanitation contractors in San Jose
Business nameLicense #StatusYearsWorkers' compBond
Hickey W L Sons INC 95122 Clear 79 Insured On file
Mc Donald O C CO INC 177271 Clear 68 Insured On file
Lewis and Tibbitts INC 281666 Clear 53 Insured On file
Drain Doctor INC 643458 Clear 34 Insured On file
Ribbs Plumbing INC 657845 Clear 34 Exempt On file
One Day Complete Repipe INC 885692 Clear 20 Insured On file
Plumbing Tech INC 933572 Clear 17 Insured On file
Hawkins Excavating 950668 Clear 16 Exempt On file
Trenchfree INC 971016 Clear 14 Insured On file
Whitehorse Grading & Paving INC 990306 Clear 12 Insured On file
H & L Construction 1005300 Clear 11 Insured On file
Drain and Water INC 1026232 Clear 9 Insured On file
Able Plumbing Sewer and Drain 1063451 Clear 6 Insured On file
Platinum Rooter & Plumbing INC 1074893 Clear 5 Insured On file
Mana Plumbing 1079848 Clear 5 Insured On file
King Kong Plumbing 1088209 Clear 4 Exempt On file
Essential Plumbing Service and Maintenance INC 1117580 Clear 2 Insured On file
Fox Onsite Septic Construction 1140002 Clear 1 Insured On file
Flow H2o Plumbing Corp 1142030 Clear 1 Exempt On file
Able Septic 677475 Susp: contractor's bond 33 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 septic and sanitation contractors are in San Jose?

CSLB's current public file lists 20 septic and sanitation contractors with a San Jose mailing address. 19 have a Clear status, and 95% show no issues at all in the file (no suspension, no pending action, bond on file, not near expiration).

What license does a septic contractor need in California?

Look for C-42 on the license. 20 businesses in San Jose 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 septic contractor's workers' comp?

Open the contractor's profile here to see the workers' comp type and insurer from CSLB's file. In San Jose, 80% of septic and sanitation contractors list a policy, 20% 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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