Monterra Builders Inc

Licensed general contractor in San Diego, California

CSLB licence active5.0(9 reviews)

Monterra Builders Inc holds CSLB licence 1156508, active, licensed since 9 Jun 2026, rated 5.0 from 9 Google reviews. Bonded for $25,000 with Philadelphia Indemnity Insurance Company. Clean CSLB record, with no citations, complaints or legal actions disclosed.

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Report card

  • Licence activeCSLB #1156508, class B. Issued 9 Jun 2026, expires 30 Jun 2028.
  • Licensed <1 yrSince 9 Jun 2026.
  • Bonded$25,000 with Philadelphia Indemnity Insurance Company, since 2 Jun 2026. California requires the same $25,000 bond of every contractor.
  • Works aloneExempt from workers' comp: certifies no employees, so nobody else may work on your job.
  • Clean CSLB recordNo citations, complaints or legal actions disclosed.CSLB record

Checked against the Contractors State License Board (CSLB) register on 4 Nov 2026.

About Monterra Builders Inc

People on the licence
Donald James Ryan (qualifier), Sam Manteka (CEO and president)

Google reviews

5.0(9 reviews)
John Telko★★★★★ 5 months agoView on Google

We recently hired Monterra Builders to transform our sloped backyard, and the results exceeded our expectations. They installed beautiful retaining walls and artificial turf that completely changed the look and functionality of our outdoor space. The team was professional, communicative, and easy to work with from start to finish. Their pricing was fair, the quality of work was outstanding, and they kept the project…

Shahar Koren★★★★★ 5 months agoView on Google

We recently hired Monterra Builders for a full waterproofing patio project, and the entire experience from start to finish was excellent. Sean, the project manager, was great to work with professional, responsive, and always kept us updated throughout the process. The team was clean, efficient, and paid attention to every detail. You can really tell they care about the quality of their work. The finished patio looks…

Alfonso Castro★★★★★ 2 months agoView on Google

We hired Monterra Builders to build a new patio cover and upgrade our backyard, and we’re really happy with how everything turned out. Sean, the Project Manager, was great to work with, very professional, responsive, and always kept us updated throughout the project. The crew did an amazing job and the quality of the work really shows. The new patio cover looks beautiful, feels solid, and completely changed the look…

itay Hatan★★★★★ 5 months agoView on Google

We recently hired Monterra Builders for a custom fireplace remodel, and the final result exceeded all of our expectations. They transformed our outdated fireplace into a stunning modern centerpiece using high-quality veneer stone and a beautiful custom wood mantel. The craftsmanship and attention to detail were incredible. The stacked stone installation looks clean, elegant, and perfectly aligned from floor to ceili…

Jamie Vallee★★★★★ 5 months agoView on Google

We hired Monterra Builders for a complete bathroom remodel and honestly couldn’t be happier with how everything turned out. Our old bathroom was outdated, and they completely transformed it into a modern luxury bathroom with beautiful tile work, custom vanity installation, and high-end finishes. The quality of the workmanship really stands out. Sam and Dan were amazing project managers throughout the whole remodelin…

Read all 9 reviews on Google Reviews and photos from Google, 4 Nov 2026.

Why it ranks #1317 of 2,851 general contractors in San Diego

Years licensed weight 302%
Complaint record weight 25100%
Bond and workers' comp weight 10100%
Google reviews weight 3574%

Score 61.4 / 100. Claiming this listing or using Theo never changes it. How we rank

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