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Is Southwest Fire Pros licensed, insured & complaint-free in California?

The California Contractors State License Board (CSLB) lists Southwest Fire Pros's contractor license (CSLB #1005165) with the status "Contr Bond Susp" as of June 27, 2026. The classification on record is C16.

Contractor record · CSLB #1005165

Southwest Fire Pros

C16 · Thousand Palms, CA
Not Active

Not in good standing

This license is not active or in good standing, per the California Contractors State License Board (CSLB).

Why: Suspended over a contractor's bond issue.

As of June 27, 2026CSLB code: Contr Bond SuspVerify on CSLB
License #
CSLB #1005165
Classification
C16
C16
Years licensed
10
since July 2, 2015
Contractor's bond
Lapsed
$25,000
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Bond suretywho to file a claim against
Bond number
How to make a bond claim
What “Not in good standing” means + what to ask
License expiration date
Registered business entity & contact
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Principals on record · CSLB

LEITERMAN TIMOTHY STEVENResponsible Managing Employee
MARTINEZ AUGUST PATRICKResponsible Managing Officer
HELMER GREGORY JAYOfficer
3 more principals on record

Workers’ compensation · CSLB

Leasing Firm, Temp Agency, etc
Carrier
ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
Policy
WC063528361CA
Effective
August 1, 2025
Expires
July 1, 2026

What this record means

What "Contr Bond Susp" means

A bond-related suspension means the CSLB records an issue with a required bond on file. The license is not in good standing until it is resolved. The CSLB record shows the current detail and any path to reinstatement.

How to verify this yourself

Every fact on this page comes from the California Contractors State License Board (CSLB). You can confirm it directly: look up CSLB license #1005165 on the official CSLB site. This page is current as of June 27, 2026; the CSLB record is updated continuously.

What this record does and does not tell you

The California Contractors State License Board (CSLB) tracks license status, classification, bond, and workers'-comp. It does not rate work quality, track general-liability insurance, or collect customer reviews. Use it to confirm the license is real and in good standing, then check references and a written contract separately.

What classification C16 covers

CSLB #1005165 is classified C16. A California contractor is licensed only for the classifications on record; work outside them may fall outside the license. The full classification list is on the official CSLB record.

Common questions

Is Southwest Fire Pros licensed in California?

The California Contractors State License Board (CSLB) lists Southwest Fire Pros's license, CSLB #1005165, with the status "Contr Bond Susp" as of June 27, 2026. A non-CLEAR status means the license is not in good standing; check the official CSLB record for the current detail.

Is Southwest Fire Pros insured?

As of June 27, 2026, the California Contractors State License Board (CSLB) shows an active workers'-compensation policy on file for CSLB #1005165. This covers workers' comp; it does not by itself confirm general-liability coverage, which the CSLB does not track.

Does Southwest Fire Pros have complaints or violations?

As of June 27, 2026, the California Contractors State License Board (CSLB) lists CSLB #1005165 with the status "Contr Bond Susp". The details, including any underlying citation or judgment, are on the official CSLB record.

Who runs Southwest Fire Pros?

The California Contractors State License Board (CSLB) lists 6 principals on record for CSLB #1005165, shown by name and title in the personnel section below.

Is Southwest Fire Pros bonded?

The California Contractors State License Board (CSLB) shows the contractor's bond for CSLB #1005165 as lapsed or cancelled as of June 27, 2026. Verify the current bond status on the official CSLB record.

How long has Southwest Fire Pros been licensed?

The California Contractors State License Board (CSLB) shows CSLB #1005165 was first issued on July 2, 2015, about 10 years ago.

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