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Licensed Plumbers in La Mesa, California

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

  • 37licensed plumbers
  • 36active (Clear)
  • 2.7%with a suspension
  • 54.1%workers' comp exempt
  • 13.5 yrsmedian time licensed
  • 54.1%corp / LLC / partnership (45.9% sole owner)
  • 2new in the last 12 months
  • —change tracking began November 1, 2026

There are 37 plumbers based in La Mesa in CSLB's current file. 36 (97.3%) have a Clear status as of November 1, 2026.

54.1% report a workers' comp exemption, 2.9 points higher than the statewide figure for plumbers (51.2%), so many of these businesses say they have no employees. The share with a suspension, 2.7%, is 1.3 points lower than the San Diego County rate for the same license (4%).

The median plumber here has held a license for 13.5 years (more than the statewide median of 13.4), and 2 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 La Mesa

  1. Find the business in the list below, or search all 37 La Mesa listings, and open its profile. You want a Clear status and the C-36 classification (a B license can also cover it as part of a multi-trade job).
  2. Re-check the same number on CSLB's Instant License Check the day you sign; our copy is refreshed weekly and 2.7% of La Mesa 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 plumber is required by law. See the $1,000 rule.

All 37 plumbers in La Mesa

La Mesa 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 La Mesa
Business nameLicense #StatusYearsWorkers' compBond
Nbs Contracting 487189 Clear 40 Exempt On file
Vega Plumbing 522639 Clear 38 Exempt On file
Frosio Plumbing 525001 Clear 38 Insured On file
Cortez and Associates LLC 651042 Clear 34 Insured On file
Mathis Custom Remodeling 665399 Clear 33 Exempt On file
Empire Construction 690608 Clear 32 Exempt On file
Charlies Plumbing and Drain 758836 Clear 27 Exempt On file
Jackson & Foster Heating & A / C & Plumbing 788983 Clear 25 Insured On file
Almighty Plumbing Services INC 831318 Clear 22 Insured On file
O'ryan Plumbing INC 894777 Clear 19 Exempt On file
J C Plumbing 910783 Clear 18 Exempt On file
Royal Commercial Construction INC 932043 Clear 17 Exempt On file
Straight Up Plumbing 942161 Clear 16 Insured On file
D T 2 Contracting 956763 Clear 15 Exempt On file
Xtreme Drainworks INC 961494 Clear 15 Insured On file
Verday Smart Solutions 962934 Clear 15 Insured On file
Element Plumbing Company 968818 Clear 14 Exempt On file
Performance Construction Services INC 969061 Clear 14 Insured On file
Scottco Plumbing & Backflow 983083 Clear 13 Insured On file
Extreme Home Service INC 985739 Clear 13 Insured On file
Pro Max Plumbing 1001502 Clear 11 Insured On file
One Call Retail Services INC 1027449 Clear 9 Insured On file
A O Plumbing 1028957 Clear 9 Exempt On file
Jmc Plumbing 1030500 Clear 9 Exempt On file
X P Plumbing 1050218 Clear 7 Exempt On file
Castro M Plumbing 1077039 Clear 5 Exempt On file
Baird Drain Service 1078511 Clear 5 Insured On file
Jg Water Heaters 1080062 Clear 5 Insured On file
Holmes Plumbing 1105984 Clear 3 Insured On file
Tovar Plumbing 1109017 Clear 3 Exempt On file
Zach's Plumbing 1112794 Clear 3 Exempt On file
Sunset Plumbing INC 1130130 Clear 1 Insured On file
365 Plumbing INC 1136743 Clear 1 Exempt On file
Rp3 Plumbing 1137839 Clear 1 Exempt On file
Northmont Plumbing 1156997 Clear <1 Exempt On file
Pacific Building S.d. 1159634 Clear <1 Insured On file
On the Level Plumbing and Leak Detection 1054768 Susp: contractor's bond 7 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 plumbers are in La Mesa?

CSLB's current public file lists 37 plumbers with a La Mesa mailing address. 36 have a Clear status, and 89.2% 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 Diego County, 97.3% of La Mesa'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?

Each profile shows the workers' comp type, insurer and policy dates from CSLB's file. Among La Mesa plumbers, 54.1% are exempt (no employees), 45.9% insured and 0% without current coverage. Verify a policy with CSLB's insurer search (step by step).

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