Clear — workers' comp lapsed

AIR CONDITIONING & HEATING MECHANICAL MASTERS

License #344739NorthridgeSole OwnerLicensed since October 14, 1977

This license is in good standing, but the workers’ compensation policy on file expired September 2026. If a worker is injured on your project without coverage, the liability can reach you as the homeowner. Ask for a current certificate of insurance before signing.

License

Status
CLEAR
First issued
October 14, 1977
Reissued
February 3, 2004
Expires
February 29, 2028
Entity
Sole Owner
Address of record
18530 PARTHENIA ST, Northridge, CA 91324
Phone of record
(818) 718 1614

Contractor bond

Surety
NORTH RIVER INSURANCE COMPANY (THE)
Bond number
04CF613980
Amount
$25,000
Effective
January 1, 2023

Workers’ compensation

Carrier
BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY
Policy number
99WC0000282201
Effective
September 11, 2025
Expires
September 11, 2026lapsed

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A contractor may only contract for work within their classifications. See all 56 licensed warm-air heating, ventilating and air-conditioning contractors in Northridge.

People on this license

NameTitleSinceThrough
DOWNS ERIC ROBERTSole OwnerFebruary 3, 2004Current
DOWNS ROBERT VANNSole OwnerOctober 14, 1977February 3, 2004
DOWNS ROBERT VANNSole OwnerDecember 11, 2002January 1, 2004

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