Verify any hvac contractor in California for free. Groundcheck pulls California Contractors State License Board (CSLB) license status, entity registration, court judgments, OSHA citations, and BBB complaints. Every line sourced. The contractor is never notified.
California requires a C-20 HVAC contractor license from the CSLB for any HVAC work over $500. EPA Section 608 certification is required for handling refrigerants.
Licensing boardCalifornia Contractors State License Board (CSLB)
License classC-20 Warm-Air Heating, Ventilating, and Air-Conditioning
Trigger thresholdRequired for any work over $500 in labor and materials
Six classes of public record for California HVAC contractors.
State license standing
Active, lapsed, revoked, or expired status from the CA hvac contractor licensing board.
Entity registration
Secretary of State filing status: active, dissolved, or administratively revoked.
Court judgments & liens
Public court filings, UCC liens, and judgment records in California.
OSHA safety record
Federal OSHA inspection history, citations, and penalty amounts. Installs, repairs, and maintains heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems-specific.
BBB complaints
Better Business Bureau complaint history and accreditation status.
Phoenix detection
Dissolved entities reopening under a new name at the same address.
Coverage
Verify HVAC contractors in any California city.
Groundcheck covers every hvac contractor and contractor entity registered in California, including: