A free guide to hiring contractors in North County San DiegoLicense records read Oct 14, 2026 · How we list
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North County general contractors, by city

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  • 410 of 681 matched to an active CSLB license · read Oct 14
  • 674 city permits pulled by 83 of these businesses
A builder in a hard hat working on the wood frame of a house
Stock photo, not a listed business · Photo: Josh Olalde / Unsplash

Where the facts come from · How we use these sources

  • Contractors State License Board
  • City of San Diego
  • City of Carlsbad
  • City of Vista
  • City of San Marcos
  • City of Escondido
  • Google Business Profile

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  • Escondido86
  • Carlsbad80
  • Vista78

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How we help you choose

Every fact is public and dated.

  • License status

    From CSLB, linked to the state record.

  • Bond and workers’ comp

    From the same CSLB record.

  • City permits

    Permits pulled in San Diego, Carlsbad, Vista, San Marcos and Escondido, matched to the business.

  • Direct contact

    Tap Call for the number the business lists on Google.

License coverage
681listed businesses
410 active25 other matched statuses246 not yet matched

CSLB snapshot Oct 14

Before you hire a general contractor

Five checks before anyone starts work.

  1. Match the license
    Look for B General Building on the CSLB record. How to check a license
  2. Check bond and workers' comp
    Profiles with a matched license show the contractor bond and whether the business carries workers' comp or has certified having no employees. A crew on an exemption is a question to ask.
  3. Get written estimates
    Ask two or three businesses for scope, materials, permit costs and a start date in writing, so the quotes compare like for like.
  4. Ask about permits
    Ask who pulls the permit, and confirm with your city or the county which jobs need one.
  5. Ask for local references
    A business that does good work nearby can point you to a recent job and a name to call.

Pick your city

681 general contracting businesses across 18 communities.

Oceanside Pier at sunrise, seen from above the beach and palm treesOceanside61 listedRows of red, orange and yellow ranunculus flowers at the Flower Fields in CarlsbadCarlsbad80 listedThe Encinitas arch sign over the Coast Highway beside La Paloma TheatreEncinitas45 listedSand, bluffs and ocean at the north end of Solana BeachSolana Beach29 listedThe lawn and palm trees of Powerhouse Park above the beach in Del MarDel Mar22 listedLooking east down Main Street in downtown VistaVista78 listedHomes and a lake in San Marcos seen from a hillsideSan Marcos58 listedThe Escondido arch sign over Grand Avenue, lined with palm treesEscondido86 listedAvocado and fruit orchards on a hillside farm in Fallbrook, seen from the airFallbrook48 listedFog filling the valley below the mountains at sunrise, with palm trees, a house and fruit trees, seen from BonsallBonsall10 listedA large oak tree beside a dirt trail in Valley CenterValley Center32 listedSpanish-style buildings with red tile roofs on a street in Rancho Santa FeRancho Santa Fe7 listedLake Poway seen from the park lawn, with trees and hills behindPoway40 listedA dirt road with wooden fences crossing the Ramona GrasslandsRamona31 listedLake Hodges passing under Interstate 15 just north of Rancho Bernardo, seen from the airRancho Bernardo20 listedA dirt trail through a green valley in the Carmel Valley neighborhood of San DiegoCarmel Valley17 listedGrassland and hills in Los Peñasquitos Canyon PreserveRancho Peñasquitos13 listedThe stone sign for Patriot Park in 4S Ranch, with a lawn and a hill behind it4S Ranch4 listed
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Answers from the listings

How many general contractors are listed in North County?

We list 681 businesses, drawn from public listings observed Sep 30 and Oct 10, 2026.

How many general contractors are matched to an active CSLB license?

410 of 681 (60%) are matched to an active Contractors State License Board license. If a listing has no match, we haven't tied a license to it yet, so ask the business for its number.

Do general contractors carry workers' comp and a bond?

Of the 410 with an active license, 268 carry workers' comp insurance and 129 have certified having no employees (an exemption). 410 have the required contractor bond on file with CSLB.

Which general contractors are open 24/7?

By their Google hours, 56 are open 24 hours every day: 1M Restoration & Repair, Central Flood Management, Musick Restoration - Flood Restoration and Mold Remediation and North Star Kitchen and Bath, and 52 more. Call to confirm before an emergency.

What services do general contractors list most?

On their Google Business Profiles (read Oct 2, 2026), the most-listed services are remodeling (206), bathroom remodeling (141), home renovations (139) and kitchen remodeling (139). A business without a label may still do the work, so ask.

How long have general contractors been licensed?

Among the 410 with an active matched license, the median license was first issued in 2008, and 170 have held their license for 20 years or more.

From all 681 listings · CSLB read Oct 14, 2026

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