Building permits by Rescue Rooter
| Trade | Permits | Last 12 mo | Usual filed value | vs trade | Active | Evidence | List position |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Water Heater | 162 | 61 | — | — | Oct 2023 – Sep 2026 | Strong | #1 of 80 |
| Plumbing | 79 | 20 | — | — | Nov 2023 – Sep 2026 | Strong | #3 of 288 |
| HVAC | 43 | 43 | — | — | Nov 2025 – Sep 2026 | Strong | #2 of 218 |
List position: where the firm lands on the San Diego County (unincorporated) comparison for that trade at default settings (or at a typical budget), among firms without a license problem. It's a match score from public records, not a quality rating.
Filed value is what was written on the permit, not a quote or final bill. Some jobs never need a permit.
License
- Status on the license recordActive, 27 years on record
- License numberCSLB #765155
- Class / typeC36
- Check it yourselfCSLB license check
Complaints, lawsuits and the permit record
Our record covers building permits, not complaints or court cases. In San Diego County, CA, Rescue Rooter pulled 284 permits 2023–2026; about 70% of those old enough to judge reached completion, and 47 of 168 permits a year or more old are still open. To check complaints and lawsuits, search CSLB for #765155 (CSLB license check) (the license page lists public complaint disclosures), BBB complaints for Rescue Rooter and San Diego County court records.
We never say whether a complaint or lawsuit exists: we do not hold those records.
Questions
- How many permits has Rescue Rooter pulled in San Diego County, CA?284 matching permits between Oct 2023 and Sep 2026, 124 of them in the last 12 months.
- What work does Rescue Rooter do?By permit count: Water Heater, Plumbing, HVAC.
- Is Rescue Rooter licensed?Yes: CSLB license #765155 (C36), Active, 27 years on record. We match by name, so confirm the number on the official CSLB license check before signing.
- Are there complaints or lawsuits against Rescue Rooter?Our record covers building permits, not complaints or court cases. In San Diego County, CA, Rescue Rooter pulled 284 permits 2023–2026; about 70% of those old enough to judge reached completion, and 47 of 168 permits a year or more old are still open. To check complaints and lawsuits, search CSLB for #765155 (CSLB license check) (the license page lists public complaint disclosures), BBB complaints for Rescue Rooter and San Diego County court records.
- Are there reviews of Rescue Rooter in San Diego County, CA?We do not collect reviews. What we hold is the public permit record: Rescue Rooter pulled 284 permits in San Diego County, CA from Oct 2023 to Sep 2026, about 70% finished. CSLB license #765155: Active. For reviews, see the firm’s BBB profile or Google listing, and check them against this record.
Where Rescue Rooter works
The ZIP codes where Rescue Rooter filed the most of its 284 permits on homes in San Diego County (unincorporated), counted at each property's ZIP code. A ZIP code opens every permit we track there and the most active firms in each trade.
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Source: public permit records (San Diego County (unincorporated)), matched by contractor name. How the records work. Something wrong? Firms can request a correction.