Clear — workers' comp lapsed

C & R DRAINS INC

License #531746Costa MesaCorporationLicensed since June 3, 1988

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
June 3, 1988
Expires
June 30, 2028
Entity
Corporation
Address of record
1525 W MAC ARTHUR BLVD STE 11, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Phone of record
(714) 641 1545

Contractor bond

Surety
AMERICAN CONTRACTORS INDEMNITY COMPANY
Bond number
SC8002335
Amount
$25,000
Effective
January 1, 2023

Workers’ compensation

Carrier
SENTRY INSURANCE COMPANY
Policy number
A0179402005
Effective
September 10, 2025
Expires
September 10, 2026lapsed

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People on this license

NameTitleSinceThrough
MELROSE KIM ANDREE MABLEResponsible Managing OfficerNovember 18, 2011Current
MELROSE JOHN ERNESTResponsible Managing Officer/Chief Executive Officer/PresidentJune 3, 1988November 18, 2011
MELROSE JOHN ERNESTResponsible Managing Officer/Chief Executive Officer/PresidentMay 22, 2000January 1, 2004
MELROSE MARY JEANOfficerJune 3, 1988May 7, 2012

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