Essential Construction
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Licensed & active (expires 2027-11-30) · No board discipline flag found in covered sources · 28 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 | 28 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: 2023-02-14.
What we checked
| License | Checked | CA Sole Owner #680963 · active |
| Bond | Checked | $25,000 with BUSINESS ALLIANCE INSURANCE COMPANY · as of 2026-10-14 |
| Workers' comp | Checked | License does not have current W/C · as of 2026-10-14 |
| Years licensed | Checked | Licensed since 1993 |
| Business registration | Not available in CA | State business registry not loaded yet |
| Permits | Checked | 28 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 1993 (earliest original issue date on these state license records; not a business start date)
| License # | Type | Status | Issued | Expires | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA 680963 | Sole Owner (B) Workers' comp: License does not have current W/C; Contractor bond: $25000 (BUSINESS ALLIANCE INSURANCE COMPANY) | clear | 1993-11-29 | 2027-11-30 | State board |
Bond & workers' comp
| Contractor bond | $25,000 · BUSINESS ALLIANCE INSURANCE COMPANY · effective 2026-08-01 |
|---|---|
| Workers' comp | License does not have current W/C · effective 2025-11-25 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-02-14 | 23042-90000-03182 | Plumbing - Commercial | 8151 BEVERLY BLVD | — |
| 2023-02-14 | 23041-90000-08898 | Electrical - Commercial | 8151 BEVERLY BLVD | — |
| 2022-09-27 | 22042-20000-20786 | Plumbing - Commercial | 8151 BEVERLY BLVD | — |
| 2022-09-27 | 22041-20000-49603 | Electrical - Commercial | 8151 BEVERLY BLVD | — |
| 2021-10-18 | 20014-20000-03499 | Bldg-Addition - Commercial | 8151 BEVERLY BLVD | $185,000 |
| 2017-05-25 | 17041-20000-17644 | Electrical - 1 or 2 Family Dwelling | 511 LUCERNE BLVD | — |
| 2017-05-23 | 17014-10000-00069 | Bldg-Addition - 1 or 2 Family Dwelling | 511 LUCERNE BLVD | $5,000 |
| 2015-05-26 | 15041-10000-04468 | Electrical - Commercial | 5443 FOUNTAIN AVE | — |
| 2015-04-21 | 15016-90000-08153 | Bldg-Alter/Repair - Apartment | 5515 PACIFIC AVE | $6,500 |
| 2015-02-04 | 15042-20000-02361 | Plumbing - Commercial | 5443 FOUNTAIN AVE | — |
| 2015-02-04 | 15041-20000-03383 | Electrical - Commercial | 5443 FOUNTAIN AVE | — |
| 2014-11-04 | 14016-20000-19577 | Bldg-Alter/Repair - Commercial | 5443 FOUNTAIN AVE | $150,000 |
| 2014-10-29 | 14042-90000-21212 | Plumbing - 1 or 2 Family Dwelling | 9015 YOLANDA AVE | — |
| 2014-10-29 | 14044-90000-10978 | HVAC - 1 or 2 Family Dwelling | 9015 YOLANDA AVE | — |
| 2014-10-28 | 14042-20000-20988 | Plumbing - Apartment | 5515 PACIFIC AVE | — |
| 2014-09-03 | 14016-20000-17608 | Bldg-Alter/Repair - Commercial | 5443 FOUNTAIN AVE | $5,000 |
| 2014-06-23 | 13016-20001-20468 | Bldg-Alter/Repair - 1 or 2 Family Dwelling | 511 LUCERNE BLVD | $18,000 |
| 2014-01-16 | 13016-20000-20468 | Bldg-Addition - 1 or 2 Family Dwelling | 511 LUCERNE BLVD | $100,000 |
| 2014-01-09 | 13014-30000-04147 | Bldg-Addition - 1 or 2 Family Dwelling | 6677 MARYLAND DR | $50,000 |
| 2013-11-05 | 13016-20000-22832 | Bldg-Alter/Repair - 1 or 2 Family Dwelling | 3000 DONA EMILIA DR | $5,000 |
| 2013-10-31 | 13041-20000-30511 | Electrical - Apartment | 5515 PACIFIC AVE | — |
| 2013-10-31 | 13042-20000-21342 | Plumbing - Apartment | 5515 PACIFIC AVE | — |
| 2013-09-27 | 13016-90000-20118 | Bldg-Alter/Repair - 1 or 2 Family Dwelling | 3000 DONA EMILIA DR | $21,000 |
| 2013-07-29 | 13014-20000-02677 | Bldg-Addition - 1 or 2 Family Dwelling | 5154 DON PIO DR | $60,000 |
| 2013-06-03 | 13016-20000-08055 | Bldg-Addition - Apartment | 5515 PACIFIC AVE | $40,000 |
| 2013-03-05 | 13016-20000-04304 | Bldg-Alter/Repair - 1 or 2 Family Dwelling | 16343 CELINDA PL | $12,000 |
| 2013-01-08 | 12010-20000-02305 | Bldg-New - 1 or 2 Family Dwelling | 511 LUCERNE BLVD | $40,000 |
| 2013-01-07 | 13016-20000-00286 | Bldg-Alter/Repair - 1 or 2 Family Dwelling | 16343 CELINDA PL | $30,000 |
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.
Discipline, complaints & legal
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Essential Construction · General Building Contractor
Woodland Hills, CA
License on file: CA ••••0963
Sources for this report
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- City of Los Angeles Open Data (LADBS Building Permits)
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