Licensed Sheet Metal Contractors in Los Angeles, California
Updated November 1, 2026 from CSLB's public license file · C-43 Sheet Metal Contractor
- 25licensed sheet metal contractors
- 23active (Clear)
- 8%with a suspension
- 40%workers' comp exempt
- 17.4 yrsmedian time licensed
- 72%corp / LLC / partnership (28% sole owner)
- 2new in the last 12 months
- —change tracking began November 1, 2026
There are 25 sheet metal contractors based in Los Angeles in CSLB's current file. 23 (92%) have a Clear status as of November 1, 2026.
40% report a workers' comp exemption, 20.1 points higher than the statewide figure for sheet metal contractors (19.9%), so many of these businesses say they have no employees. The share with a suspension, 8%, is 1.7 points higher than the Los Angeles County rate for the same license (6.3%).
The median sheet metal contractor here has held a license for 17.4 years (less than the statewide median of 22.8), and 2 licenses were issued in the last 12 months.
In California this work generally calls for the C-43 Sheet Metal Contractor license (or a B license when it is part of a larger multi-trade job). See the C-43 Sheet Metal Contractor guide for what the license covers.
How to check a sheet metal contractor's license in Los Angeles
- Open the sheet metal contractor's profile from the table below (or search Los Angeles listings by name). Check that C-43 appears among its classifications and that the primary status reads Clear. What C-43 covers.
- Before any money changes hands, verify the license on CSLB's own lookup. Our data comes from CSLB's weekly file, so a very recent change may not show here yet.
- Ask for the pocket license and a photo ID and match the name to your contract. Work of $1,000 or more needs a license (the $1,000 rule), and a down payment can't exceed $1,000 or 10% (down payment rules).
All 25 sheet metal contractors in Los Angeles
Los Angeles sheet metal 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rutherford CO INC | 399033 | Clear | 45 | Insured | On file |
| Lawes Ian P & Associates | 465089 | Clear | 42 | Exempt | On file |
| B D S Sheetmetal & Airconditioning INC | 467778 | Clear | 41 | Insured | On file |
| South China Construction INC | 500398 | Clear | 40 | Exempt | On file |
| China Pacific INC | 510628 | Clear | 39 | Insured | On file |
| La Brea Heating and Air Conditioning CO INC | 611950 | Clear | 35 | Insured | On file |
| Tinco Sheet Metal INC | 739382 | Clear | 29 | Insured | On file |
| 2k Sheet Metal Company | 769494 | Clear | 27 | None | On file |
| Preciado Jaime Zepeda | 790352 | Clear | 25 | Exempt | On file |
| Eclipse Metal Roofing | 888710 | Clear | 19 | Insured | On file |
| J L Sheetmetal INC | 923602 | Clear | 18 | Insured | On file |
| Mendez & Sons Sheet Metal Works | 933164 | Clear | 17 | Exempt | On file |
| Plus Gutter Systems INC A | 974616 | Clear | 14 | Insured | On file |
| Eli's Construction & Sheetmetal INC | 991225 | Clear | 12 | Exempt | On file |
| Mgd Sheet Metal and Rain Gutters INC | 1030506 | Clear | 9 | Exempt | On file |
| R C I Innovation Group INC | 1061376 | Clear | 6 | Exempt | On file |
| Macias Sheet Metal | 1079293 | Clear | 5 | Insured | On file |
| Acs Sheet Metal | 1081317 | Clear | 5 | Insured | On file |
| Gama's Sheet Metal | 1109346 | Clear | 3 | Exempt | On file |
| Accurate Sheet Metal INC | 1113090 | Clear | 2 | Exempt | On file |
| Gallo Sheet Metal INC | 1128094 | Clear | 2 | Insured | On file |
| Jg Custom Sheet Metal and Supply | 1155447 | Clear | <1 | Exempt | On file |
| H & A Metals | 1157989 | Clear | <1 | Insured | On file |
| Tsan K Electric | 427397 | Susp: workers' compensation | 44 | Insured | On file |
| Molten Contractors INC | 1099300 | Susp: workers' compensation | 3 | None | 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 sheet metal contractors are in Los Angeles?
CSLB's current public file lists 25 sheet metal contractors with a Los Angeles mailing address. 23 have a Clear status, and 84% show no issues at all in the file (no suspension, no pending action, bond on file, not near expiration).
What license does a sheet metal contractor need in California?
In California this work generally calls for the C-43 Sheet Metal Contractor license (or a B license when it is part of a larger multi-trade job). Any job of $1,000 or more in labor and materials needs a licensed contractor. Read our guide to the $1,000 rule.
How do I check a sheet metal contractor's workers' comp?
Each profile shows the workers' comp type, insurer and policy dates from CSLB's file. Among Los Angeles sheet metal contractors, 40% are exempt (no employees), 52% insured and 8% without current coverage. Verify a policy with CSLB's insurer search (step by step).
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