Carlen Construction Inc
Report verdict
Licensed & active (expires 2028-04-30) · No board discipline flag found in covered sources · 66 permits on file (Los Angeles)
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Score breakdown
| Factor | Points | Why |
|---|---|---|
| License status | 35/35 | Active license on file with a state board |
| Discipline & legal flags | 20/20 | No disciplinary flag on board record |
| Permit history | 20/20 | 66 permits on file |
| Reviews (BBB + HomeProFax) | 13/25 | No BBB rating on file and no approved HomeProFax reviews yet (neutral). External ratings are linked below, not stored |
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Source data as of: Report rebuilt from source files on 2026-10-19 · CSLB bond/workers' comp as of 2026-10-14 · most recent permit on file: 2023-05-04.
What we checked
| License | Checked | CA Corporation #1038498 · active |
| Bond | Checked | $25,000 with BUSINESS ALLIANCE INSURANCE COMPANY · as of 2026-10-14 |
| Workers' comp | Checked | Exempt · as of 2026-10-14 |
| Years licensed | Checked | Licensed since 2018 |
| Business registration | Not available in CA | State business registry not loaded yet |
| Permits | Checked | 66 permits on record |
| Discipline | Checked | none on record |
| OSHA | Not checked yet | OSHA records not checked yet |
| Reviews & outside links | Not checked yet | No review lookup run yet |
| Contractor-provided | Not checked yet | Nothing provided by the contractor yet |
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Licenses
Licensed since 2018 (earliest original issue date on these state license records; not a business start date)
| License # | Type | Status | Issued | Expires | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA 1038498 | Corporation (B) Workers' comp: Exempt; Contractor bond: $25000 (BUSINESS ALLIANCE INSURANCE COMPANY) | clear | 2018-04-24 | 2028-04-30 | State board |
Bond & workers' comp
| Contractor bond | $25,000 · BUSINESS ALLIANCE INSURANCE COMPANY · effective 2023-01-01 |
|---|---|
| Workers' comp | Exempt (no employees reported to CSLB) · effective 2026-04-27 |
Source: CSLB Public Data Portal (License Master), as of 2026-10-14. Verify current bond and insurance with CSLB and the insurer before you hire.
Building permits
| Date | Permit | Type | Address | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-05-04 | 23016-10000-14406 | Bldg-Alter/Repair - Apartment | 1540 ORANGE GROVE AVE | $505 |
| 2023-04-13 | 23041-20000-23710 | Electrical - Apartment | 325 WITMER ST | — |
| 2023-04-13 | 23042-20000-08167 | Plumbing - Apartment | 325 WITMER ST | — |
| 2023-03-14 | 23016-10000-07275 | Bldg-Alter/Repair - Apartment | 1540 ORANGE GROVE AVE | $15,000 |
| 2023-02-01 | 23016-10000-02729 | Bldg-Alter/Repair - Apartment | 7050 6TH AVE | $3,800 |
| 2023-01-25 | 22042-10001-00344 | Plumbing - Apartment | 1641 CRENSHAW BLVD | — |
| 2023-01-25 | 23042-10000-01514 | Plumbing - Apartment | 1540 ORANGE GROVE AVE | — |
| 2023-01-20 | 21016-10000-59221 | Bldg-Alter/Repair - Apartment | 1641 CRENSHAW BLVD | $25,000 |
| 2023-01-10 | 23016-20000-00261 | Bldg-Alter/Repair - 1 or 2 Family Dwelling | 3700 LATROBE ST | $1,000 |
| 2022-11-09 | 22042-40001-21654 | Plumbing - Apartment | 3813 FLOWER DR | — |
| 2022-10-10 | 22041-10000-51790 | Electrical - Apartment | 3813 FLOWER DR | — |
| 2022-10-10 | 22042-10000-21654 | Plumbing - Apartment | 3813 FLOWER DR | — |
| 2022-09-23 | 21016-10000-59212 | Bldg-Alter/Repair - Apartment | 1540 ORANGE GROVE AVE | $50,000 |
| 2022-09-22 | 22041-30000-48252 | Electrical - Apartment | 1374 20TH ST | — |
| 2022-09-22 | 22042-20000-18579 | Plumbing - Apartment | 1374 20TH ST | — |
| 2022-09-22 | 22041-20000-48221 | Electrical - Apartment | 1370 20TH ST | — |
| 2022-09-22 | 22041-20000-48250 | Electrical - Apartment | 1376 20TH ST | — |
| 2022-09-22 | 22041-30000-48284 | Electrical - Apartment | 1390 20TH ST | — |
| 2022-09-12 | 22042-10000-19093 | Plumbing - Apartment | 1540 ORANGE GROVE AVE | — |
| 2022-06-29 | 22042-10000-13243 | Plumbing - Apartment | 1540 ORANGE GROVE AVE | — |
| 2022-06-29 | 22041-10000-29933 | Electrical - Apartment | 1540 ORANGE GROVE AVE | — |
| 2022-05-24 | 22041-10000-23621 | Electrical - Apartment | 1347 38TH ST | — |
| 2022-05-24 | 22042-10000-08499 | Plumbing - Apartment | 1347 38TH ST | — |
| 2022-04-21 | 22042-30000-08214 | Plumbing - Apartment | 4055 MELROSE AVE | — |
| 2022-03-04 | 22042-10000-04504 | Plumbing - 1 or 2 Family Dwelling | 616 VENDOME ST | — |
| 2022-03-04 | 22041-20000-09461 | Electrical - 1 or 2 Family Dwelling | 616 VENDOME ST | — |
| 2022-01-11 | 22042-10000-00344 | Plumbing - Apartment | 1641 CRENSHAW BLVD | — |
| 2022-01-11 | 22041-10000-00835 | Electrical - Apartment | 1641 CRENSHAW BLVD | — |
| 2022-01-03 | 21141-10000-28010 | Electrical - Apartment | 4207 LOS FELIZ BLVD | — |
| 2022-01-03 | 21044-10000-28952 | HVAC - Apartment | 4207 LOS FELIZ BLVD | — |
| 2022-01-03 | 21041-10001-62213 | Electrical - Apartment | 981 EVERETT ST | — |
| 2021-12-13 | 21042-30002-39493 | Plumbing - Apartment | 981 EVERETT ST | — |
| 2021-12-03 | 21042-10001-39493 | Plumbing - Apartment | 981 EVERETT ST | — |
| 2021-10-24 | 21016-10000-10060 | Bldg-Alter/Repair - Apartment | 4057 MELROSE AVE | $5,000 |
| 2021-10-08 | 21042-20000-39493 | Plumbing - Apartment | 981 EVERETT ST | — |
| 2021-10-08 | 21041-10000-62213 | Electrical - Apartment | 981 EVERETT ST | — |
| 2021-10-05 | 20016-10000-30160 | Bldg-Alter/Repair - Apartment | 1641 CRENSHAW BLVD | $30,000 |
| 2021-10-01 | 21041-10000-63396 | Electrical - 1 or 2 Family Dwelling | 616 VENDOME ST | — |
| 2021-10-01 | 21042-10000-36289 | Plumbing - 1 or 2 Family Dwelling | 616 VENDOME ST | — |
| 2021-10-01 | 21016-10000-03563 | Bldg-Alter/Repair - Apartment | 4055 MELROSE AVE | $40,000 |
| 2021-01-22 | 20042-10000-18027 | Plumbing - Apartment | 307 BOYLE AVE | — |
| 2020-03-19 | 20044-10000-03387 | HVAC - Apartment | 6129 BRYNHURST AVE | — |
| 2020-03-19 | 20044-10000-03386 | HVAC - Apartment | 6129 BRYNHURST AVE | — |
| 2020-03-19 | 20044-10000-03389 | HVAC - Apartment | 6131 BRYNHURST AVE | — |
| 2020-03-19 | 20044-10000-03388 | HVAC - Apartment | 6127 BRYNHURST AVE | — |
| 2020-03-19 | 20041-10000-11932 | Electrical - Apartment | 6131 BRYNHURST AVE | — |
| 2020-02-21 | 20016-10000-04896 | Bldg-Alter/Repair - Apartment | 307 BOYLE AVE | $2,800 |
| 2020-02-12 | 20016-10001-01952 | Bldg-Alter/Repair - 1 or 2 Family Dwelling | 6131 BRYNHURST AVE | $0 |
| 2020-02-12 | 19016-10002-19612 | Bldg-Alter/Repair - 1 or 2 Family Dwelling | 6133 BRYNHURST AVE | $0 |
| 2020-01-23 | 20016-10000-01952 | Bldg-Alter/Repair - 1 or 2 Family Dwelling | 6127 BRYNHURST AVE | $8,990 |
| 2019-12-23 | 19041-10000-53091 | Electrical - Apartment | 12601 BURBANK BLVD | — |
| 2019-12-23 | 19042-10000-31315 | Plumbing - Apartment | 12605 BURBANK BLVD | — |
| 2019-12-11 | 19044-10001-13501 | HVAC - Apartment | 307 BOYLE AVE | — |
| 2019-11-07 | 19042-10000-27618 | Plumbing - Apartment | 307 BOYLE AVE | — |
| 2019-10-30 | 19044-10000-13501 | HVAC - Apartment | 307 BOYLE AVE | — |
| 2019-09-19 | 19042-10000-23197 | Plumbing - Apartment | 727 47TH ST | — |
| 2019-09-19 | 19042-10000-23198 | Plumbing - Apartment | 727 47TH ST | — |
| 2019-09-19 | 19042-10000-23196 | Plumbing - Apartment | 725 47TH ST | — |
| 2019-08-07 | 19042-10000-14862 | Plumbing - Commercial | 515 UNION AVE | — |
| 2019-06-21 | 19044-10000-07510 | HVAC - Apartment | 725 47TH ST | — |
| 2019-06-21 | 19041-10000-24077 | Electrical - Commercial | 725 47TH ST | — |
| 2019-06-21 | 19041-10000-24067 | Electrical - Apartment | 513 UNION AVE | — |
| 2019-06-21 | 19042-10000-14871 | Plumbing - Apartment | 307 BOYLE AVE | — |
| 2019-06-21 | 19042-10000-14875 | Plumbing - Apartment | 725 47TH ST | — |
| 2019-06-04 | 19042-10000-13144 | Plumbing - 1 or 2 Family Dwelling | 307 BOYLE AVE | — |
| 2019-06-04 | 19041-10000-21189 | Electrical - 1 or 2 Family Dwelling | 307 BOYLE AVE | — |
Source: City of Los Angeles Open Data (LADBS Building Permits)
Permit data: City of Los Angeles Open Data (LADBS Building Permits), licensed under CC BY 4.0. HomeProFax matched permits to licensed contractors; data modified from the original. Not endorsed by the City of Los Angeles. Los Angeles permits shown run through May 2023.
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Carlen Construction Inc · General Building Contractor
Covina, CA
License on file: CA 10••••8498
Sources for this report
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- City of Los Angeles Open Data (LADBS Building Permits)
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