Swell Contracting Inc

Licensed general contractor, flooring contractor in San Diego, California

CSLB licence active5.0(12 reviews)

Swell Contracting Inc holds CSLB licence 970145, active, licensed since 15 Feb 2012, rated 5.0 from 12 Google reviews. Bonded for $25,000 with American Contractors Indemnity Company. Clean CSLB record, with no citations, complaints or legal actions disclosed.

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Report card

  • Licence activeCSLB #970145, class B, C15. Issued 15 Feb 2012, expires 31 Dec 2026.
  • Licensed 15 yrsSince 15 Feb 2012.
  • Bonded$25,000 with American Contractors Indemnity Company, since 1 Jan 2023. 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
  • Website shows the licenceTheir own site displays licence #970145.

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

About Swell Contracting Inc

People on the licence
Benjamin Eric Braswell (qualifier, CEO and president)

Google reviews

5.0(12 reviews)
Caroline H.★★★★★ 10 months agoView on Google

I was referred to Swell Contracting by several neighbors for their high-quality flooring installations, and they truly exceeded our expectations. From start to finish, the care and attention to detail were outstanding. The pre-construction process was seamless—they walked us through every step so we knew exactly what to expect. Throughout the installation, communication was excellent, with frequent updates and photo…

Mona Mona★★★★★ 3 months agoView on Google

I had remodeling project and flooring in entire house. Everything was fast and started on time as expected. The crew were very nice and friendly and clean. They finished the job on time and on expected day. They did amazing job and I highly recommend.

Tamar Benzaken★★★★★ 4 months agoView on Google

Our home floors are the most beautiful after working with Ben and his crew. Plus, these are nice amazing humans. COULD NOT RECOMMEND THIS COMPANY enough! It's like I have a new home now. Thank you Ben too for the patience in helping us select the right wood!

Gentille Koosed★★★★★ 4 months agoView on Google

Swell Contracting, Inc. exceeded every expectation. Ben and his incredible crew transformed my home by replacing my old wood floors with absolutely gorgeous new ones, and the entire experience was seamless from start to finish. They handled everything—carefully removing all of the furniture, taking out the old flooring, and installing the new floors with flawless precision. These are true perfectionists who clearly t…

richard miranda★★★★★ 10 months agoView on Google

Swell Contracting Inc. was absolutely incredible to work with. After a leak ruined our hardwood floors, our insurance company awarded us funds to replace them, which required us to pack up our entire home and move out for six weeks. After living in our home for 28 years and with it being built in 1972, we decided to take the opportunity to make several upgrades as well. Ben, his wife Lauren, and their crew were prof…

Read all 12 reviews on Google Reviews and photos from Google, 4 Nov 2026.

Why it ranks #196 of 2,851 general contractors in San Diego

Years licensed weight 3074%
Complaint record weight 25100%
Bond and workers' comp weight 10100%
Google reviews weight 3577%

Score 84.1 / 100. Claiming this listing or using Theo never changes it. How we rank

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