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Licensed plastering contractors in Southern California
Every CSLB C-35 license with a business address in Los Angeles, Orange, San Diego, Riverside or San Bernardino County, from CSLB data updated 10/22/2026.
By county
Los Angeles County has the most, 347 of 950 (36.5%).
| County | Licenses | Active | Share of SoCal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles County | 347 | 327 | 36.5% |
| San Diego County | 209 | 204 | 22.0% |
| Riverside County | 179 | 171 | 18.8% |
| Orange County | 126 | 123 | 13.3% |
| San Bernardino County | 89 | 82 | 9.4% |
Lathing & Plastering (C-35) by city
- San Diego 44
- Riverside 40
- Anaheim 27
- Escondido 26
- Los Angeles 24
- Vista 18
- Corona 16
- Moreno Valley 16
- Fontana 14
- Orange 14
- El Cajon 14
- San Fernando 14
- Chula Vista 13
- Lakeside 13
- Compton 12
- Menifee 12
- Long Beach 12
- Temecula 11
- Van Nuys 11
- Santa Ana 10
- San Bernardino 10
- Garden Grove 10
- Indio 10
- Sylmar 9
- Perris 9
- San Marcos 9
- Spring Valley 9
- Pomona 9
- Hawthorne 9
- Ontario 9
- La Mesa 9
- Newhall 9
- Gardena 8
- Pacoima 8
- Brea 7
- Palmdale 7
- Huntington Beach 7
- Lancaster 6
- Monrovia 6
- Norwalk 6
- Oceanside 6
- Torrance 6
- San Clemente 6
- Valley Center 6
- Lemon Grove 6
- Canyon Country 6
- Whittier 5
- Inglewood 5
- Norco 5
- Pasadena 5
- Woodland Hills 5
- Colton 5
- Hesperia 5
- Lake Elsinore 5
- Apple Valley 5
- Fallbrook 5
- Walnut 5
- Mission Viejo 5
- National City 5
- Victorville 5
No new licenses for Lathing & Plastering (C-35) across SoCal
None issued Oct 16 – Oct 22, 2026.
Quick facts
How many licensed plastering contractors are in Southern California?
950 plastering contractors with a California CSLB license list a business address in Southern California. 907 of them have an active license in good standing (CSLB data as of 10/22/2026).
How many plastering contractors in Southern California have a license problem right now?
43 are not in good standing right now, including 10 suspended for missing workers' comp. 74 active licenses expire within 90 days. Each county and city list linked here shows the status and a plain-English OK-to-hire verdict.
How do I check if a plastering contractor is licensed?
Search the business name or license number on LicenseWatch CA to see license status, bond and workers' comp in one place, then confirm on the CSLB website before you sign a contract. In California, work over $1,000 in labor and materials requires a licensed contractor.
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