Highground Builders
Report verdict
Licensed & active (expires 2028-08-31) · No board discipline flag found in covered sources · 26 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 | 26 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: 2023-03-13.
What we checked
| License | Checked | CA Corporation #1042579 · active |
| Bond | Checked | $25,000 with ATLANTIC SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY · as of 2026-10-14 |
| Workers' comp | Checked | Workers' Compensation Insurance (INSURANCE COMPANY OF THE WEST) · 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 | 26 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 1042579 | Corporation (B) Workers' comp: Workers' Compensation Insurance (INSURANCE COMPANY OF THE WEST); Contractor bond: $25000 (ATLANTIC SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY) | clear | 2018-08-01 | 2028-08-31 | State board |
Bond & workers' comp
| Contractor bond | $25,000 · ATLANTIC SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY · effective 2026-07-23 |
|---|---|
| Workers' comp | Workers' Compensation Insurance · INSURANCE COMPANY OF THE WEST · effective 2026-02-19 · expires 2027-02-19 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-03-13 | 22016-20001-10495 | Bldg-Alter/Repair - 1 or 2 Family Dwelling | 3607 CARNATION AVE | $0 |
| 2023-01-04 | 22016-20000-34623 | Bldg-Alter/Repair - 1 or 2 Family Dwelling | 2014 KENMORE AVE | $80,000 |
| 2022-11-22 | 22016-90000-35306 | Bldg-Alter/Repair - 1 or 2 Family Dwelling | 2014 KENMORE AVE | $5,301 |
| 2022-05-04 | 22016-90000-13740 | Bldg-Alter/Repair - 1 or 2 Family Dwelling | 4200 PARVA AVE | $31,000 |
| 2022-03-24 | 22016-20000-05687 | Bldg-Alter/Repair - 1 or 2 Family Dwelling | 419 MAVIS DR | $15,000 |
| 2022-01-18 | 22041-90000-02168 | Electrical - 1 or 2 Family Dwelling | 1549 HILL DR | — |
| 2022-01-18 | 22042-90000-00989 | Plumbing - 1 or 2 Family Dwelling | 1549 HILL DR | — |
| 2022-01-18 | 22044-90000-00536 | HVAC - 1 or 2 Family Dwelling | 1549 HILL DR | — |
| 2021-12-10 | 21016-10000-22751 | Bldg-Alter/Repair - 1 or 2 Family Dwelling | 1549 HILL DR | $200,000 |
| 2021-12-01 | 21010-10000-00892 | Bldg-New - 1 or 2 Family Dwelling | 2231 BALSAM AVE | $300,000 |
| 2021-10-29 | 21019-10000-04273 | Bldg-Demolition - 1 or 2 Family Dwelling | 2231 BALSAM AVE | $5,000 |
| 2021-09-27 | 21041-10000-60233 | Electrical - 1 or 2 Family Dwelling | 2416 KENILWORTH AVE | — |
| 2021-08-09 | 21030-10000-04958 | Grading - 1 or 2 Family Dwelling | 2416 KENILWORTH AVE | $51 |
| 2021-07-28 | 20016-10001-16074 | Bldg-Alter/Repair - 1 or 2 Family Dwelling | 2416 KENILWORTH AVE | $350,000 |
| 2021-03-11 | 20016-10000-16074 | Bldg-Alter/Repair - 1 or 2 Family Dwelling | 2416 KENILWORTH AVE | $350,000 |
| 2020-11-24 | 20016-10000-02145 | Bldg-Alter/Repair - 1 or 2 Family Dwelling | 2001 HILL DR | $30,000 |
| 2020-04-14 | 20016-90000-09436 | Bldg-Alter/Repair - 1 or 2 Family Dwelling | 2055 BALMER DR | $10,000 |
| 2019-10-07 | 19041-10000-40490 | Electrical - 1 or 2 Family Dwelling | 2001 HILL DR | — |
| 2019-09-11 | 19016-10001-18125 | Bldg-Alter/Repair - 1 or 2 Family Dwelling | 2001 HILL DR | $15,000 |
| 2019-09-04 | 19041-10000-35021 | Electrical - 1 or 2 Family Dwelling | 3625 KINNEY PL | — |
| 2019-09-04 | 19042-10000-21733 | Plumbing - 1 or 2 Family Dwelling | 3625 KINNEY PL | — |
| 2019-08-01 | 19014-10002-01458 | Bldg-Alter/Repair - 1 or 2 Family Dwelling | 3756 AMESBURY ROAD | $501 |
| 2019-07-16 | 19014-10001-01458 | Bldg-Alter/Repair - 1 or 2 Family Dwelling | 3756 AMESBURY ROAD | $10,000 |
| 2019-06-21 | 19016-10000-18974 | Bldg-Alter/Repair - 1 or 2 Family Dwelling | 3625 KINNEY PL | $40,000 |
| 2019-06-17 | 19016-10000-18125 | Bldg-Alter/Repair - 1 or 2 Family Dwelling | 2001 HILL DR | $30,000 |
| 2019-05-10 | 19014-10000-01458 | Bldg-Addition - 1 or 2 Family Dwelling | 3756 AMESBURY ROAD | $10,000 |
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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Highground Builders · General Building Contractor
Altadena, CA
License on file: CA 10••••2579
Sources for this report
- CA license board
- City of Los Angeles Open Data (LADBS Building Permits)
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