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North County handymen, by city

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  • 16 of 111 matched to an active CSLB license · read Oct 14
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Where the facts come from · How we use these sources

  • Contractors State License Board
  • Google Business Profile

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  • Oceanside14
  • Vista14
  • Fallbrook14

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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.

  • Hours and services

    From each business’s Google profile, dated.

  • Direct contact

    Tap Call for the number the business lists on Google.

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111listed businesses
16 active95 not yet matched

CSLB snapshot Oct 14

Before you hire a handyman

Five checks before anyone starts work.

  1. Match the license
    License requirements depend on job scope. 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.

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111 handyman work businesses across 17 communities.

Oceanside Pier at sunrise, seen from above the beach and palm treesOceanside14 listedRows of red, orange and yellow ranunculus flowers at the Flower Fields in CarlsbadCarlsbad9 listedThe Encinitas arch sign over the Coast Highway beside La Paloma TheatreEncinitas6 listedSand, bluffs and ocean at the north end of Solana BeachSolana Beach1 listedThe lawn and palm trees of Powerhouse Park above the beach in Del MarDel Mar1 listedLooking east down Main Street in downtown VistaVista14 listedHomes and a lake in San Marcos seen from a hillsideSan Marcos11 listedThe Escondido arch sign over Grand Avenue, lined with palm treesEscondido13 listedAvocado and fruit orchards on a hillside farm in Fallbrook, seen from the airFallbrook14 listedFog filling the valley below the mountains at sunrise, with palm trees, a house and fruit trees, seen from BonsallBonsall2 listedA large oak tree beside a dirt trail in Valley CenterValley CenterNearby optionsSpanish-style buildings with red tile roofs on a street in Rancho Santa FeRancho Santa Fe1 listedLake Poway seen from the park lawn, with trees and hills behindPoway6 listedA dirt road with wooden fences crossing the Ramona GrasslandsRamona2 listedLake Hodges passing under Interstate 15 just north of Rancho Bernardo, seen from the airRancho Bernardo5 listedA dirt trail through a green valley in the Carmel Valley neighborhood of San DiegoCarmel Valley6 listedGrassland and hills in Los Peñasquitos Canyon PreserveRancho Peñasquitos5 listedThe stone sign for Patriot Park in 4S Ranch, with a lawn and a hill behind it4S Ranch1 listed
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Answers from the listings

How many handymen are listed in North County?

We list 111 businesses, drawn from public listings observed Sep 30, 2026.

How many handymen are matched to an active CSLB license?

16 of 111 (14%) 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 handymen carry workers' comp and a bond?

Of the 16 with an active license, 9 carry workers' comp insurance and 7 have certified having no employees (an exemption). 16 have the required contractor bond on file with CSLB.

Which handymen are open 24/7?

By their Google hours, 13 are open 24 hours every day: M.A.C. Handyman services, Torres Handyman, Zbell Handyman Services and Handyman Mike, and 9 more. Call to confirm before an emergency.

What services do handymen list most?

On their Google Business Profiles (read Oct 2, 2026), the most-listed services are drywall repair (52), general repairs (47), tv mounting (46) and painting (45). A business without a label may still do the work, so ask.

How long have handymen been licensed?

Among the 16 with an active matched license, the median license was first issued in 2013, and 6 have held their license for 20 years or more.

From all 111 listings · CSLB read Oct 14, 2026

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