Dickens Ed Demo & Wrecking Co
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Licensed & active (expires 2028-01-31) · No board discipline flag found in covered sources · 40 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 | 40 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: 2021-04-15.
What we checked
| License | Checked | CA Sole Owner #416503 · active |
| Bond | Checked | $25,000 with WESTERN SURETY COMPANY · as of 2026-10-14 |
| Workers' comp | Checked | Exempt · as of 2026-10-14 |
| Years licensed | Checked | Licensed since 1982 |
| Business registration | Not available in CA | State business registry not loaded yet |
| Permits | Checked | 40 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 1982 (earliest original issue date on these state license records; not a business start date)
| License # | Type | Status | Issued | Expires | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA 416503 | Sole Owner (ASB| C21) Workers' comp: Exempt; Contractor bond: $25000 (WESTERN SURETY COMPANY) | clear | 1982-01-07 | 2028-01-31 | State board |
Bond & workers' comp
| Contractor bond | $25,000 · WESTERN SURETY COMPANY · effective 2023-12-31 |
|---|---|
| Workers' comp | Exempt (no employees reported to CSLB) · effective 2025-12-15 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-04-15 | 19019-10000-05330 | Bldg-Demolition - 1 or 2 Family Dwelling | 1200 MAGNOLIA AVE | $28,000 |
| 2020-12-07 | 20019-10000-03052 | Bldg-Demolition - 1 or 2 Family Dwelling | 100 NORMANDIE AVE | $13,000 |
| 2019-11-08 | 19030-20000-07227 | Grading - 1 or 2 Family Dwelling | 17355 LASSEN ST | $51 |
| 2019-10-15 | 19019-10000-03429 | Bldg-Demolition - 1 or 2 Family Dwelling | 1248 MAGNOLIA AVE | $8,000 |
| 2019-10-15 | 19019-10000-03427 | Bldg-Demolition - 1 or 2 Family Dwelling | 1248 MAGNOLIA AVE | $2,000 |
| 2019-10-15 | 19019-10000-03428 | Bldg-Demolition - 1 or 2 Family Dwelling | 1248 MAGNOLIA AVE | $1,500 |
| 2019-10-15 | 19042-10000-20593 | Plumbing - 1 or 2 Family Dwelling | 1238 MAGNOLIA AVE | — |
| 2019-09-27 | 18019-30000-00604 | Bldg-Demolition - 1 or 2 Family Dwelling | 17355 LASSEN ST | $10,000 |
| 2019-09-27 | 18019-10000-01475 | Bldg-Demolition - 1 or 2 Family Dwelling | 17355 LASSEN ST | $10,000 |
| 2019-07-25 | 19019-10000-03426 | Bldg-Demolition - 1 or 2 Family Dwelling | 1238 MAGNOLIA AVE | $11,000 |
| 2019-04-09 | 19030-10001-01395 | Grading - Apartment | 8723 FIGUEROA ST | $0 |
| 2019-03-28 | 19030-20000-01395 | Grading - Apartment | 8723 FIGUEROA ST | $51 |
| 2018-03-01 | 17019-10000-04465 | Bldg-Demolition - Apartment | 4722 VANTAGE AVE | $2,000 |
| 2018-03-01 | 17019-10000-04504 | Bldg-Demolition - 1 or 2 Family Dwelling | 4718 VANTAGE AVE | $4,500 |
| 2018-03-01 | 17019-10000-04510 | Bldg-Demolition - Apartment | 4726 VANTAGE AVE | $2,000 |
| 2018-03-01 | 17019-10000-04503 | Bldg-Demolition - 1 or 2 Family Dwelling | 4716 VANTAGE AVE | $5,000 |
| 2018-03-01 | 17019-10000-04464 | Bldg-Demolition - Apartment | 4722 VANTAGE AVE | $8,000 |
| 2018-03-01 | 17019-10000-04509 | Bldg-Demolition - Apartment | 4726 VANTAGE AVE | $8,000 |
| 2018-03-01 | 17019-10000-04505 | Bldg-Demolition - Apartment | 4712 VANTAGE AVE | $7,500 |
| 2018-01-23 | 17019-10000-03059 | Bldg-Demolition - 1 or 2 Family Dwelling | 10919 HARTSOOK ST | $5,000 |
| 2018-01-23 | 18019-20000-00107 | Bldg-Demolition - 1 or 2 Family Dwelling | 10947 HARTSOOK ST | $7,000 |
| 2017-11-06 | 17019-20000-04616 | Bldg-Demolition - 1 or 2 Family Dwelling | 4308 TROOST AVE | $5,000 |
| 2017-11-06 | 17019-10000-04423 | Bldg-Demolition - 1 or 2 Family Dwelling | 10939 HARTSOOK ST | $5,000 |
| 2017-11-06 | 17019-20000-04611 | Bldg-Demolition - 1 or 2 Family Dwelling | 4312 TROOST AVE | $5,700 |
| 2017-11-06 | 17019-10000-04422 | Bldg-Demolition - 1 or 2 Family Dwelling | 10941 HARTSOOK ST | $5,000 |
| 2017-11-06 | 17019-10000-04424 | Bldg-Demolition - 1 or 2 Family Dwelling | 10935 HARTSOOK ST | $5,000 |
| 2017-11-06 | 17019-10000-04445 | Bldg-Demolition - 1 or 2 Family Dwelling | 10929 HARTSOOK ST | $5,000 |
| 2017-11-06 | 17019-20000-04614 | Bldg-Demolition - 1 or 2 Family Dwelling | 4302 TROOST AVE | $5,000 |
| 2017-11-06 | 17030-20000-07357 | Grading - 1 or 2 Family Dwelling | 4312 TROOST AVE | $100 |
| 2016-08-04 | 16019-20000-03190 | Bldg-Demolition - 1 or 2 Family Dwelling | 8537 LOUISE AVE | $16,000 |
| 2016-05-26 | 16019-70000-02128 | Bldg-Demolition - 1 or 2 Family Dwelling | 7838 CROCKER ST | $8,000 |
| 2016-04-04 | 16019-20000-00258 | Bldg-Demolition - 1 or 2 Family Dwelling | 14431 VOSE ST | $5,500 |
| 2016-04-04 | 16019-20000-00595 | Bldg-Demolition - 1 or 2 Family Dwelling | 14429 VOSE ST | $2,000 |
| 2015-06-03 | 15019-10000-00099 | Bldg-Demolition - 1 or 2 Family Dwelling | 2325 GLENDALE BLVD | $15,000 |
| 2014-06-11 | 14019-20000-01371 | Bldg-Demolition - 1 or 2 Family Dwelling | 18528 CHASE ST | $5,800 |
| 2014-06-11 | 14019-20000-01368 | Bldg-Demolition - 1 or 2 Family Dwelling | 18528 CHASE ST | $5,800 |
| 2014-06-11 | 14019-20000-01367 | Bldg-Demolition - 1 or 2 Family Dwelling | 18528 CHASE ST | $4,224 |
| 2014-06-11 | 14019-20000-01366 | Bldg-Demolition - 1 or 2 Family Dwelling | 18528 CHASE ST | $1,440 |
| 2014-06-04 | 14019-20000-00866 | Bldg-Demolition - Apartment | 4485 HAZELTINE AVE | $10,000 |
| 2014-06-04 | 14019-20000-00867 | Bldg-Demolition - Apartment | 4485 HAZELTINE AVE | $5,000 |
Source: City of Los Angeles Open Data (LADBS Building Permits)
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Dickens Ed Demo & Wrecking Co · Building Moving/Demolition Contractor
Los Angeles, CA
License on file: CA ••••6503
Sources for this report
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- City of Los Angeles Open Data (LADBS Building Permits)
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