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Licensed Limited Specialty Contractors in San Mateo, California

Updated November 1, 2026 from CSLB's public license file · C-61 Limited Specialty

  • 36licensed limited specialty contractors
  • 36active (Clear)
  • 0%with a suspension
  • 33.3%workers' comp exempt
  • 19.3 yrsmedian time licensed
  • 63.9%corp / LLC / partnership (36.1% sole owner)
  • 3new in the last 12 months
  • —change tracking began November 1, 2026

San Mateo is home to 36 limited specialty contractors in CSLB's license file, ranking #3 of 5 San Mateo County cities for this trade. 100% are Clear.

The share with a suspension, 0%, is 4.9 points lower than the San Mateo County rate for the same license (4.9%). 33.3% report a workers' comp exemption, 2.9 points lower than the statewide figure for limited specialty contractors (36.2%), so many of these businesses say they have no employees.

3 of these licenses are less than a year old, while 58.3% have been held for 10 years or more. The median is 19.3 years.

C-61 licenses are always paired with a D-subcategory that names the specific trade, so check the "D" code on each profile. See the C-61 Limited Specialty guide for what the license covers.

How to check a limited specialty contractor's license in San Mateo

  1. Find the business in the list below, or search all 36 San Mateo listings, and open its profile. You want a Clear status and the C-61 classification (a B license can also cover it as part of a multi-trade job).
  2. Before any money changes hands, verify the license on CSLB's own lookup. Our data comes from CSLB's weekly file, so a very recent change may not show here yet.
  3. Match the license holder's name to the name on the written contract and the person you meet. Ask for proof of workers' comp if anyone besides the owner will work on site. Hiring checklist.

All 36 limited specialty contractors in San Mateo

San Mateo limited specialty 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 limited specialty contractors in San Mateo
Business nameLicense #StatusYearsWorkers' compBond
Cawc Waterproofing & Restoration 255484 Clear 57 Insured On file
Alert Door Service INC 398025 Clear 45 Insured On file
San Mateo Lock Works INC 548779 Clear 38 Insured On file
Mitchell S L & CO 649463 Clear 34 Exempt On file
Clohessy Michael Construction CO 661081 Clear 33 Insured On file
O'riordan Construction INC 670221 Clear 33 Insured On file
Golden State Overhead Doors 701045 Clear 31 Exempt On file
Peninsula Pump & Equipment INC 762607 Clear 27 Insured On file
Noack Carl O 766396 Clear 27 Exempt On file
Shutterman the 776843 Clear 26 Exempt On file
Galea Construction 785944 Clear 26 Exempt On file
Arbor Resources 796763 Clear 25 Insured On file
Bay Area Tree Company INC 798827 Clear 25 Insured On file
Evergreen Landscapes 807543 Clear 24 Insured On file
Fiberglass Unlimited INC 809566 Clear 24 Insured On file
Iglesias Luis 832974 Clear 22 Insured On file
Cowboys Tree Service 836559 Clear 22 Insured On file
Shell Door Service INC 877655 Clear 20 Insured On file
Ramirez Landscaping 922315 Clear 18 Insured On file
Duct Cleaning Services INC 946780 Clear 16 Exempt On file
Long Vong & Alan Chow 1002863 Clear 11 Exempt On file
Alumni Pool Service 1030723 Clear 9 Exempt On file
Total Wood Preservation INC 1074287 Clear 5 Insured On file
Level Up Pool Service LLC 1077467 Clear 5 Insured On file
Door & Gate Company INC 1082652 Clear 5 Insured On file
Loral Horticultural Services 1089254 Clear 4 Insured On file
Sequoia Outdoor Design & Build INC 1099847 Clear 3 Insured On file
Peninsula Siding Company INC 1100298 Clear 3 Insured On file
Emerald Greens Grass LLC 1104368 Clear 3 Insured On file
S K Pumps 1115529 Clear 2 Exempt On file
Dean Wesley R III 1116149 Clear 2 Exempt On file
Winsol Construction 1139358 Clear 1 Insured On file
General Siding 1143823 Clear 1 Exempt On file
Fast Signs San Mateo 1151099 Clear <1 Insured On file
Payan Pool Service 1156030 Clear <1 Insured On file
Dryer Vent Specialists 1160043 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.

Frequently asked questions

How many licensed limited specialty contractors are in San Mateo?

CSLB's current public file lists 36 limited specialty contractors with a San Mateo mailing address. 36 have a Clear status, and 94.4% show no issues at all in the file (no suspension, no pending action, bond on file, not near expiration).

What license does a limited specialty contractor need in California?

CSLB issues the C-61 Limited Specialty classification for this work. In San Mateo County, 100% of San Mateo's holders are Clear right now. The license requirement starts at $1,000 per job (the minor-work rule).

How do I check a limited specialty contractor's workers' comp?

Open the contractor's profile here to see the workers' comp type and insurer from CSLB's file. In San Mateo, 66.7% of limited specialty contractors list a policy, 33.3% 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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