Licensed Limited Specialty Contractors in San Diego, California
Updated November 1, 2026 from CSLB's public license file · C-61 Limited Specialty
- 549licensed limited specialty contractors
- 525active (Clear)
- 4.4%with a suspension
- 36.4%workers' comp exempt
- 11.8 yrsmedian time licensed
- 69.9%corp / LLC / partnership (30.1% sole owner)
- 32new in the last 12 months
- —change tracking began November 1, 2026
San Diego is home to 549 limited specialty contractors in CSLB's license file, ranking #1 of 20 San Diego County cities for this trade. 95.6% are Clear.
The share with a suspension (4.4%) is close to the San Diego County rate for the same license (4.6%). About 36.4% report a workers' comp exemption, roughly the statewide norm for limited specialty contractors.
32 of these licenses are less than a year old, while 56.1% have been held for 10 years or more. The median is 11.8 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 Diego
- Find the business in the list below, or search all 549 San Diego 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).
- Re-check the same number on CSLB's Instant License Check the day you sign; our copy is refreshed weekly and 4.4% of San Diego listings here already show a suspension.
- 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.
50 of 549 limited specialty contractors in San Diego
San Diego 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.
| Business name | License # | Status | Years | Workers' comp | Bond |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Diego Scaffold CO | 145040 | Clear | 72 | Insured | On file |
| Parron Hall Corporation | 243319 | Clear | 60 | Insured | On file |
| Sloan Electromechanical Service & Sales | 286497 | Clear | 53 | Insured | On file |
| Eco Services | 290497 | Clear | 52 | Insured | On file |
| San Diego Restaurant Supply | 303750 | Clear | 51 | Insured | On file |
| Raub Gary Associates | 307843 | Clear | 51 | Insured | On file |
| County Burner and Machinery Corp | 324821 | Clear | 50 | Insured | On file |
| Cement Cutting INC | 335661 | Clear | 49 | Insured | On file |
| Keco INC | 363737 | Clear | 48 | Insured | On file |
| Bejar Gate Company | 379443 | Clear | 47 | Insured | On file |
| Fabrication Arts | 389113 | Clear | 46 | Insured | On file |
| Pedersen Alden Viggo | 392553 | Clear | 46 | Insured | On file |
| Griffis Daryl Acoustics INC | 402601 | Clear | 45 | Insured | On file |
| Steam Diego | 402593 | Clear | 45 | Insured | On file |
| Diversified Sealant INC | 404667 | Clear | 45 | Exempt | On file |
| Alarms Unlimited Incorporated | 411233 | Clear | 45 | Insured | On file |
| Life Deck Coating Installations | 417672 | Clear | 44 | Insured | On file |
| Capacity Construction INC | 421629 | Clear | 44 | Insured | On file |
| Anchor Construction Specialties INC | 438185 | Clear | 43 | Insured | On file |
| Cut 'n Core | 438783 | Clear | 43 | Insured | On file |
| Statewide Seating & Grandstands INC | 466037 | Clear | 41 | Insured | On file |
| The Phelps Organization LLC DBA San Diego Service Group | 468332 | Clear | 41 | Exempt | On file |
| Diversified Window Coverings INC | 469647 | Clear | 41 | Insured | On file |
| Vinyard Doors INC | 472758 | Clear | 41 | Insured | On file |
| Merz Construction INC | 477564 | Clear | 41 | Insured | On file |
| Lopez Juan Enrique | 480874 | Clear | 41 | Exempt | On file |
| Interior Logic Group | 481426 | Clear | 41 | Insured | On file |
| One Tripp Tree Service INC | 487448 | Clear | 40 | Insured | On file |
| Glanz Signing & Graphics INC | 494347 | Clear | 40 | Insured | On file |
| Landgraphics | 501032 | Clear | 40 | Insured | On file |
| Bob's Glass & Screen CO | 527983 | Clear | 38 | Insured | On file |
| General Coatings Corporation | 527547 | Clear | 38 | Insured | On file |
| Accurate Security Pros INC | 532000 | Clear | 38 | Insured | On file |
| Atlas Equipment Company INC | 535820 | Clear | 38 | Insured | On file |
| Aqua Works Swim Pool Service INC | 551469 | Clear | 37 | Insured | On file |
| Charlie Dimock Construction Company | 564809 | Clear | 37 | Insured | On file |
| Door Systems INC | 564574 | Clear | 37 | Insured | On file |
| Tatz Cory Bathtubs & Sinks Refinishing | 560438 | Clear | 37 | Insured | On file |
| San Diego Shade and Linoleum INC | 567934 | Clear | 37 | Insured | On file |
| Kinsey Michael J Wallcoverings | 569449 | Clear | 37 | Insured | On file |
| Big Trees of California | 582066 | Clear | 36 | Insured | On file |
| Farris T C Const CO | 589027 | Clear | 36 | Exempt | On file |
| Resource Floors INC | 592914 | Clear | 36 | Insured | On file |
| J W Contract Blinds INC | 612678 | Clear | 35 | Insured | On file |
| Vern's Pool Maintenance | 613778 | Clear | 35 | Exempt | On file |
| Lightworks Architectural Lighting | 618532 | Clear | 35 | Insured | On file |
| M C Contracting Services INC | 625150 | Clear | 35 | Insured | On file |
| Arbor West Tree Surgeons INC | 627801 | Clear | 35 | Insured | On file |
| Monahan General Contracting | 635336 | Clear | 34 | Exempt | On file |
| Wcsc INC | 636294 | Clear | 34 | Insured | On file |
See all 549 limited specialty contractors in San Diego
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 Diego?
CSLB's current public file lists 549 limited specialty contractors with a San Diego mailing address. 525 have a Clear status, and 88.5% 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?
Look for C-61 on the license. 549 businesses in San Diego 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 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 Diego, 61.7% of limited specialty contractors list a policy, 36.4% claim an exemption and 1.8% 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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- Spring Valley (52)
- La Mesa (51)
- Fallbrook (45)
- Encinitas (31)
- Lemon Grove (29)
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