Stel Builders Inc

Licensed general contractor in San Diego, California

CSLB licence activeLead-Safe5.0(15 reviews)

Stel Builders Inc holds CSLB licence 877267, active, licensed since 4 May 2006, rated 5.0 from 15 Google reviews. Bonded for $25,000 with Western Surety Company. Clean CSLB record, with no citations, complaints or legal actions disclosed.

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  • Licence activeCSLB #877267, class B. Issued 4 May 2006, expires 31 Oct 2028.
  • Licensed 21 yrsSince 4 May 2006.
  • Bonded$25,000 with Western Surety Company, since 1 Jan 2023. California requires the same $25,000 bond of every contractor.
  • Clean CSLB recordNo citations, complaints or legal actions disclosed.CSLB record
  • EPA Lead-Safe certifiedFirm NAT-F199776-2, valid to 19 Mar 2029. Required for work disturbing paint in pre-1978 homes.
  • Website shows the licenceTheir own site displays licence #877267.
  • On the BBB, not accreditedIts BBB rating, complaints and reviews are on its Better Business Bureau profile.BBB profile Complaints Reviews

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

About Stel Builders Inc

People on the licence
Seth Thomas Larson (qualifier, CEO and president), Marianna Elizabeth Larson (officer)

Google reviews

5.0(15 reviews)
Steve Hanger★★★★★ a year agoView on Google

We were becoming totally frustrated in our search for an architect and a general contractor to guide an extensive remodel of our home. What we needed and seemingly could not find was an honest estimate of costs, an architect who could help us design our project and drive the permit process, and a contractor to build the project. Finally we happened upon STEL Builders. Cory, a walking advertisement for why you need to…

Annie Waring★★★★★ 3 years agoView on Google

We recently worked with Stel on a major second story addition project for our home. The entire Stel team was wonderful from start to finish and exceeded our expectations! Jason and Gary were wonderful in walking us through the initial design process and presented us with several options before we made a final decision. Our project manager, Cory Reiten, was truly amazing and did a great job keeping things on track and…

Katherine DuBois★★★★★ 2 years agoView on Google

Stel Builders went above and beyond with every aspect of our kitchen and primary bath renovation! We are first time homeowners and first time renovators and were nervous to start our project, but Stel provided excellent guidance throughout the entire process. From our first sit down with Jason to go over plans, to Cheryl helping us pick out our design elements, and Cory overseeing the project, we always felt like Ste…

Brian Spencer★★★★★ 6 years agoView on Google

I can't say how thankful I am for the Stel team saving the day and making our remodel goal a reality. We spent the start of 2019 looking for the right shop to do our project. After various discussions we had almost given up until Jason from Stel proposed a fantastic change that met our goals of adding 2 bedrooms and 1 bath. Not only was the project going to expand our space, but it was going to correct an issue we ha…

Mark Mulvaney★★★★★ 2 years agoView on Google

I recently had the pleasure of working with Stel Builders on a guest house and garage at our home in Pacific Beach. I cannot express how impressed I am with their work. From design to final inspection, they demonstrated a level of attention to detail that exceeded my expectations. Here are the key highlights that stood out: 1. Attention to Detail: Stel meticulously planned every aspect of the project. Whether it was…

Read all 15 reviews on Google Reviews and photos from Google, 4 Nov 2026.

Why it ranks #33 of 2,851 general contractors in San Diego

Years licensed weight 30100%
Complaint record weight 25100%
Bond and workers' comp weight 10100%
Google reviews weight 3580%

Score 93 / 100. Claiming this listing or using Theo never changes it. How we rank

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