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MENDEZ JOSEPH
Warm-air heating, ventilating and air-conditioning and refrigeration contractor in Torrance, Los Angeles County. CA license #395144
C20 · Warm-Air Heating, Ventilating And Air-Conditioning
C38 · Refrigeration
- Licensed since
- 198046 years
- Entity
- Sole ownerTorrance, CA
- License bond
- $25,000On file
- Workers' comp
- CoveredPolicy through Mar 2027
- Permits, 24 months
- 0Los Angeles permits
- Discipline
- NoneOn public record
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Permit activity
Source: City of Los Angeles permit records, as ofRecent permits
| Issued | Work | City | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 15, 2020 | HVAC, apartment building | Los Angeles | Issued |
| Apr 9, 2020 | HVAC, apartment building | Los Angeles | Finaled |
| Dec 19, 2018 | HVAC, commercial building | Los Angeles | Finaled |
| Jun 30, 2018 | HVAC, single-family home or duplex | Los Angeles | Finaled |
| Jan 30, 2015 | HVAC, apartment building | Los Angeles | Closed |
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Source: CSLB public license data
- 1980License issued, C20 Warm-Air Heating, Ventilating And Air-ConditioningIssued Oct 20, 1980. Sole owner. Classifications on record: C20, C38.
- 2026Workers' comp policy on fileWELLFLEET INSURANCE COMPANY, policy #N9WC048483. Effective Mar 30, 2026. Current through Mar 30, 2027.
- 2026License bond of $25,000 on fileCurrent bond effective Jun 26, 2026.
- NowLicense expiration on recordNov 30, 2027.
- NowNo disciplinary actionsNone on CSLB public record as of Jun 29, 2026.
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Questions about MENDEZ JOSEPH
What work can MENDEZ JOSEPH do with a C20 license?
CSLB records list C20 (Warm-Air Heating, Ventilating And Air-Conditioning) and C38 (Refrigeration) on this license, so MENDEZ JOSEPH can take work in each of those classifications.
Does MENDEZ JOSEPH have a contractor license bond?
Yes. CSLB records show a $25,000 contractor license bond on file as of Jun 29, 2026.
Does MENDEZ JOSEPH carry workers' compensation?
CSLB shows a workers' comp policy on file, current through March 2027. Ask for a certificate of insurance before work starts.
How current is this information?
License, bond and comp data were last checked against CSLB on Jun 29, 2026, and permits come from City of Los Angeles records. We recheck it periodically.
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| License, classifications, bond | California Contractors State License Board | Verified Jun 29, 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Workers' compensation | CSLB workers' comp records | Verified Jun 29, 2026 |
| Permits | City of Los Angeles permit records | As of Nov 6, 2026 |