Licensed HVAC Contractors in Gardena, California
Updated November 1, 2026 from CSLB's public license file · C-20 Warm-Air Heating, Ventilating and Air-Conditioning Contractor
- 33licensed HVAC contractors
- 30active (Clear)
- 9.1%with a suspension
- 0%workers' comp exempt
- 24.8 yrsmedian time licensed
- 66.7%corp / LLC / partnership (33.3% sole owner)
- 0new in the last 12 months
- —change tracking began November 1, 2026
CSLB's public data lists 33 HVAC contractors with a mailing address in Gardena, and 30 of them (90.9%) show a Clear primary status.
The share with a suspension, 9.1%, is 4.3 points higher than the Los Angeles County rate for the same license (4.8%). About 0% report a workers' comp exemption, roughly the statewide norm for HVAC contractors.
0 of these licenses are less than a year old, while 75.8% have been held for 10 years or more. The median is 24.8 years.
In California this work generally calls for the C-20 Warm-Air Heating, Ventilating and Air-Conditioning Contractor license (or a B license when it is part of a larger multi-trade job). See the C-20 Warm-Air Heating, Ventilating and Air-Conditioning Contractor guide for what the license covers.
How to check a HVAC contractor's license in Gardena
- Look the company up by name or license number (search Gardena). On the profile, confirm three things: Clear status, the C-20 license for this kind of work, and a contractor's bond on file.
- Re-check the same number on CSLB's Instant License Check the day you sign; our copy is refreshed weekly and 9.1% of Gardena listings here already show a suspension.
- Match the license holder's name to the name on the written contract and the person you meet. Ask for proof of workers' comp if anyone besides the owner will work on site. Hiring checklist.
All 33 HVAC contractors in Gardena
Gardena HVAC contractors sorted with Clear licenses first, then by years licensed. Badges reflect CSLB's file dated November 1, 2026, not a rating of anyone's work.
| Business name | License # | Status | Years | Workers' comp | Bond |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Installation Company | 151839 | Clear | 71 | Insured | On file |
| Able Glass Services | 243168 | Clear | 60 | Insured | On file |
| Hud Industries | 302215 | Clear | 51 | Insured | On file |
| Bestline Plumbing Heating and Construction INC | 323732 | Clear | 50 | Insured | On file |
| Meadows Mechanical | 383620 | Clear | 47 | Insured | On file |
| Steel Builders INC | 413349 | Clear | 45 | Insured | On file |
| H G M Construction INC | 424490 | Clear | 44 | Insured | On file |
| Horizon HVAC INC | 485684 | Clear | 40 | Insured | On file |
| C & H Heating and Air Conditioning | 618223 | Clear | 35 | Insured | On file |
| In Choi Jae | 657597 | Clear | 34 | Insured | On file |
| Ray's Heating & Air Conditioning | 668026 | Clear | 33 | Insured | On file |
| S J L Plumbing & Piping INC | 671165 | Clear | 33 | Insured | On file |
| Renkow Service CO | 741409 | Clear | 29 | Insured | On file |
| Xcel Mechanical Systems INC | 758606 | Clear | 27 | Insured | On file |
| Mattucci Plumbing Incorporated | 770059 | Clear | 27 | Insured | On file |
| Ace Mechanical Heating and Air Conditioning | 802982 | Clear | 24 | Insured | On file |
| Drain Right Services INC | 852708 | Clear | 21 | Insured | On file |
| Patriot Contracting INC | 921239 | Clear | 18 | Insured | On file |
| Cooland INC | 927357 | Clear | 17 | Insured | On file |
| Platinum Construction | 960791 | Clear | 15 | Insured | On file |
| Able Maintenance Service | 983564 | Clear | 13 | Insured | On file |
| L P AC & Heating INC | 1015007 | Clear | 10 | Insured | On file |
| Barrera HVAC Corporation | 1016005 | Clear | 10 | Insured | On file |
| Pacific Air CO | 1074184 | Clear | 5 | Insured | On file |
| Jm HVAC | 1091383 | Clear | 4 | Insured | On file |
| Wilkes Don JR | 1101248 | Clear | 3 | Insured | On file |
| Revival Heating & Air LLC | 1105578 | Clear | 3 | Insured | On file |
| AC & Heat Contractor INC | 1130407 | Clear | 1 | Insured | On file |
| Jeong Kevin | 1133656 | Clear | 1 | Insured | On file |
| Kinetic Climate | 1135115 | Clear | 1 | Insured | On file |
| Melvin's Plumbing and Heating | 745669 | Susp: unpaid judgment | 28 | Insured | On file |
| Zia Degrees INC | 1010736 | Susp: unpaid judgment | 10 | Insured | On file |
| Lynaire Mechanical | 1024153 | Susp: contractor's bond | 9 | Insured | On file |
Source: CSLB public data · Updated November 1, 2026 Status can change at any time. Verify on CSLB's Instant License Check.
Frequently asked questions
How many licensed HVAC contractors are in Gardena?
CSLB's current public file lists 33 HVAC contractors with a Gardena mailing address. 30 have a Clear status, and 87.9% show no issues at all in the file (no suspension, no pending action, bond on file, not near expiration).
What license does a HVAC contractor need in California?
Look for C-20 on the license. 33 businesses in Gardena hold it. Small jobs under $1,000 with no permit and no employees are exempt; everything else needs a license (details).
How do I check a HVAC contractor's workers' comp?
Open the contractor's profile here to see the workers' comp type and insurer from CSLB's file. In Gardena, 100% of HVAC contractors list a policy, 0% claim an exemption and 0% show no current coverage. Confirm the policy with CSLB's workers' comp search before work starts. How to check workers' comp.
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