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Licensed Plumbers in San Luis Obispo, California

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

  • 27licensed plumbers
  • 24active (Clear)
  • 11.1%with a suspension
  • 55.6%workers' comp exempt
  • 19.6 yrsmedian time licensed
  • 55.6%corp / LLC / partnership (44.4% sole owner)
  • 2new in the last 12 months
  • —change tracking began November 1, 2026

CSLB's public data lists 27 plumbers with a mailing address in San Luis Obispo, and 24 of them (88.9%) show a Clear primary status.

The share with a suspension, 11.1%, is 6.3 points higher than the San Luis Obispo County rate for the same license (4.8%). 55.6% report a workers' comp exemption, 4.4 points higher than the statewide figure for plumbers (51.2%), so many of these businesses say they have no employees.

Experience varies: 70.4% have been licensed 10+ years and 2 are new this year (median 19.6 years, vs 13.4 statewide).

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 Luis Obispo

  1. Look the company up by name or license number (search San Luis Obispo). On the profile, confirm three things: Clear status, the C-36 license for this kind of work, and a contractor's bond on file.
  2. Re-check the same number on CSLB's Instant License Check the day you sign; our copy is refreshed weekly and 11.1% of San Luis Obispo listings here already show a suspension.
  3. Match the license holder's name to the name on the written contract and the person you meet. Since 55.6% of San Luis Obispo plumbers claim a workers' comp exemption, ask who will actually do the work. Hiring checklist.

All 27 plumbers in San Luis Obispo

San Luis Obispo 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 Luis Obispo
Business nameLicense #StatusYearsWorkers' compBond
Knecht's Plumbing & Heating INC 373936 Clear 47 Insured On file
Culbert Plumbing INC 398106 Clear 45 Insured On file
Gillespie Plumbing 555568 Clear 37 Exempt On file
Action Rooter 557901 Clear 37 Insured On file
Drain Doctor's Plumbing 639471 Clear 34 Exempt On file
K R Construction INC 700124 Clear 31 Exempt On file
Finn Plumbing 725487 Clear 30 Exempt On file
Evenson Plumbing INC 749436 Clear 28 Insured On file
Troutner Plumbing 750841 Clear 28 Exempt On file
Ruiz P A Plumbing 757105 Clear 27 Exempt On file
G C N Construction INC 762629 Clear 27 Exempt On file
Izzy Plumbing 892651 Clear 19 Insured On file
Hoffmann Family Plumbing 920643 Clear 18 Exempt On file
Stalwork INC 948012 Clear 16 Insured On file
Elke Robert Plumbing 954294 Clear 16 Exempt On file
Leseman Plumbing 994808 Clear 12 Exempt On file
Smee's Plumbing 1029141 Clear 9 Exempt On file
San Luis Obispo County Plumbing 1042814 Clear 8 Insured On file
Nviro 1056567 Clear 7 Insured On file
Nate's 48 Plumbing 1118610 Clear 2 Exempt On file
Furtado Plumbing INC 1120764 Clear 2 Exempt On file
Drain Doctors Plumbing 1141421 Clear 1 Exempt On file
White Horse Plumbing LLC 1153325 Clear <1 Exempt On file
Psn Plumbing INC 1159886 Clear <1 Insured On file
Power Plumbing INC 815536 Susp: qualifier's bond 23 Insured On file
Thomas J Murphy 827963 Susp: workers' compensation 22 None On file
Total Plumbing Heating & Air INC 996998 Susp: workers' compensation 12 None 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 plumbers are in San Luis Obispo?

CSLB's current public file lists 27 plumbers with a San Luis Obispo mailing address. 24 have a Clear status, and 77.8% 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?

CSLB issues the C-36 Plumbing Contractor classification for this work. In San Luis Obispo County, 88.9% of San Luis Obispo's holders are Clear right now. The license requirement starts at $1,000 per job (the minor-work rule).

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 Luis Obispo, 37% of plumbers list a policy, 55.6% claim an exemption and 7.4% 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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