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SAN DIEGO, CA · 20,705 LICENSES

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Search 20,705 licensed contractors in the San Diego area. Verify license status, bond info, and complaint history.

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20,705 Licensed Contractors
19,777 Active Licenses
20+ Cities Covered
928 Suspended
29 Metro Cities

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Cities in San Diego Area

Every incorporated city in the San Diego metro, with active contractor counts.

san diego 6,036
escondido 1,783
el cajon 1,484
chula vista 1,209
vista 1,196
oceanside 1,093
carlsbad 877
san marcos 755
fallbrook 588
lakeside 580
spring valley 555
la mesa 554
ramona 542
santee 492
encinitas 484
poway 384
valley center 357
national city 343
alpine 293
lemon grove 226

How to Verify a Contractor License in San Diego

Before hiring a contractor in the San Diego area, verify their license through the California Contractors State License Board (CSLB). Use the search box above to look up any contractor by name, license number, or business name. Our database includes 20,705 licensed contractors across San Diego and surrounding cities.

What to Check

  • License status — must show "Active" (not expired, suspended, or revoked)
  • Classifications — must cover the type of work you need (e.g., B for general building, C-10 for electrical)
  • Surety bond — California requires a $25,000 contractor bond
  • Workers' compensation — required unless the contractor has no employees
  • Complaint history — check for past disciplinary actions

San Diego Contractor Licensing Facts

California requires state licensing for any construction project over $500 in labor and materials. The San Diego area has 20,705 licensed contractors, of which 19,777 hold active licenses. 928 contractors currently have suspended licenses — always verify before hiring.

Report an Unlicensed Contractor

If you suspect a contractor in San Diego is working without a license, you can report them to the CSLB at cslb.ca.gov or call 800-321-CSLB (2752). Unlicensed contracting is a misdemeanor in California.

Browse Contractors by City

View all licensed contractors in the San Diego area organized by city.

Freshness

Recently updated in San Diego

Contractor License # Classification Status Updated
SMITH CARLOS #999855 B active Apr 14, 2026
TAILORED CLOSET AND PREMIER GARAGE THE #999891 D12 active Apr 14, 2026
S C S SECURITY #999822 C-7 suspended Apr 14, 2026
GALLARDO LANDSCAPE #999851 C27 active Apr 14, 2026
619-M FLOOR COVERING #999857 C15 active Apr 14, 2026
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