Swain Timothy & Co
Report verdict
Licensed & active (expires 2027-04-30) · No board discipline flag found in covered sources · 23 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 | 23 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: 2021-09-17.
What we checked
| License | Checked | CA Sole Owner #472898 · active |
| Bond | Checked | $25,000 with AMERICAN CONTRACTORS INDEMNITY COMPANY · as of 2026-10-14 |
| Workers' comp | Checked | Exempt · as of 2026-10-14 |
| Years licensed | Checked | Licensed since 1985 |
| Business registration | Not available in CA | State business registry not loaded yet |
| Permits | Checked | 23 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 1985 (earliest original issue date on these state license records; not a business start date)
| License # | Type | Status | Issued | Expires | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA 472898 | Sole Owner (B| C27) Workers' comp: Exempt; Contractor bond: $25000 (AMERICAN CONTRACTORS INDEMNITY COMPANY) | clear | 1985-04-30 | 2027-04-30 | State board |
Bond & workers' comp
| Contractor bond | $25,000 · AMERICAN CONTRACTORS INDEMNITY COMPANY · effective 2023-01-01 |
|---|---|
| Workers' comp | Exempt (no employees reported to CSLB) · effective 2025-04-02 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-09-17 | 21041-90000-59006 | Electrical - 1 or 2 Family Dwelling | 9246 THRUSH WAY | — |
| 2021-09-17 | 21016-90000-30479 | Bldg-Alter/Repair - 1 or 2 Family Dwelling | 9246 THRUSH WAY | $23,340 |
| 2021-09-17 | 21042-90000-34735 | Plumbing - 1 or 2 Family Dwelling | 9246 THRUSH WAY | — |
| 2021-01-08 | 21016-90000-00507 | Bldg-Alter/Repair - 1 or 2 Family Dwelling | 9254 THRUSH WAY | $12,000 |
| 2020-10-12 | 20016-90000-25905 | Bldg-Alter/Repair - 1 or 2 Family Dwelling | 9246 THRUSH WAY | $27,200 |
| 2020-10-04 | 17014-30003-02866 | Bldg-Alter/Repair - 1 or 2 Family Dwelling | 9254 THRUSH WAY | $501 |
| 2020-04-13 | 17014-30002-02866 | Bldg-Alter/Repair - 1 or 2 Family Dwelling | 9254 THRUSH WAY | $5,000 |
| 2019-10-25 | 19016-30001-21982 | Bldg-Alter/Repair - Apartment | 10380 WILSHIRE BLVD | $12,000 |
| 2019-08-16 | 17019-30001-04006 | Bldg-Alter/Repair - 1 or 2 Family Dwelling | 9246 THRUSH WAY | $0 |
| 2019-08-16 | 17020-30001-01784 | Bldg-Alter/Repair - 1 or 2 Family Dwelling | 9254 THRUSH WAY | $0 |
| 2019-08-16 | 17030-30001-06436 | Bldg-Alter/Repair - 1 or 2 Family Dwelling | 9246 THRUSH WAY | $0 |
| 2019-08-16 | 17030-30001-04187 | Bldg-Alter/Repair - 1 or 2 Family Dwelling | 9254 THRUSH WAY | $0 |
| 2019-08-16 | 17047-30001-01590 | Swimming-Pool/Spa - 1 or 2 Family Dwelling | 9246 THRUSH WAY | $0 |
| 2019-08-16 | 17014-30001-02866 | Bldg-Alter/Repair - 1 or 2 Family Dwelling | 9254 THRUSH WAY | $0 |
| 2019-07-18 | 19016-30000-21982 | Bldg-Alter/Repair - Apartment | 10380 WILSHIRE BLVD | $199,999 |
| 2019-06-28 | 19041-30000-25042 | Electrical - 1 or 2 Family Dwelling | 9254 THRUSH WAY | — |
| 2016-01-21 | 15016-30001-22486 | Bldg-Alter/Repair - 1 or 2 Family Dwelling | 554 ALMAR AVE | $15,000 |
| 2016-01-21 | 16042-30000-01254 | Plumbing - 1 or 2 Family Dwelling | 554 ALMAR AVE | — |
| 2016-01-21 | 16041-30000-02278 | Electrical - 1 or 2 Family Dwelling | 554 ALMAR AVE | — |
| 2016-01-21 | 16044-30000-00711 | HVAC - 1 or 2 Family Dwelling | 554 ALMAR AVE | — |
| 2013-10-02 | 13016-10001-16583 | Bldg-Alter/Repair - 1 or 2 Family Dwelling | 523 CLIFFWOOD AVE | $5,000 |
| 2013-09-19 | 13016-10000-16583 | Bldg-Alter/Repair - 1 or 2 Family Dwelling | 523 CLIFFWOOD AVE | $30,000 |
| 2013-09-12 | 13016-10000-13592 | Bldg-Alter/Repair - 1 or 2 Family Dwelling | 523 CLIFFWOOD AVE | $25,000 |
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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Swain Timothy & Co · General Building Contractor
Malibu, CA
License on file: CA ••••2898
Sources for this report
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- City of Los Angeles Open Data (LADBS Building Permits)
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