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K- Rod Heating & Air Inc

K- Rod Heating & Air Inc, 2663 Chatham St, El Cajon, CA (Employee: Schuyler Joseph Kilbride) holds a Warm Air Heating, Ventilating And Air Conditioning license and 1 other license according to the California license board.

Their BuildZoom score of 94 ranks in the top 24% of 336,931 California licensed contractors.

Their license was verified as active when we last checked. If you are thinking of hiring K- Rod Heating & Air Inc, we recommend double-checking their license status with the license board and using our project planner to get competitive quotes.

Building Permits by K- Rod Heating & Air Inc

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This is a sample of this contractor's permits. Click here to access their complete permit history.

Electrical permit

1252 River Gln, San Diego, CA, 92111

2017-10-08

Linda vista; mechanical and electrical permits for new mini split system in existing condo unit. base zone: rm-1-1 geo: 52. esl. brush management

Valuation:

N/A

Permit #:

1810193

Status:

complete

Fee:

$523

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

N/A

Mechanical permit

1252 River Gln, San Diego, CA, 92111

2017-10-08

Linda vista; mechanical and electrical permits for new mini split system in existing condo unit. base zone: rm-1-1 geo: 52. esl. brush management

Valuation:

N/A

Permit #:

1810190

Status:

complete

Fee:

$523

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

N/A

Electrical permit

1262 River Gln, San Diego, CA, 92111

2016-07-29

Misc permit multiple install a new 3 zone ductless heat pump system with a new 30 amp electrial circuit. owner: betsy blakely

Valuation:

N/A

Permit #:

1761069

Status:

complete

Fee:

$504

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

N/A

Mechanical permit

6645 Canyon Rim Row, San Diego, CA, 92111

2016-08-17

Misc permit multiple addition ductless hvac to home. owner: phillip kaufman

Valuation:

N/A

Permit #:

1774148

Status:

complete

Fee:

$478

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

N/A

Electrical permit

6645 Canyon Rim Row, San Diego, CA, 92111

2016-10-10

Misc permit multiple addition ductless hvac to home. owner: phillip kaufman

Valuation:

N/A

Permit #:

1774147

Status:

complete

Fee:

$478

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

N/A

Electrical permit

1262 River Gln, San Diego, CA, 92111

2017-07-27

Misc permit multiple install a new 3 zone ductless heat pump system with a new 30 amp electrial circuit. owner: betsy blakely

Valuation:

N/A

Permit #:

1761069

Status:

complete

Fee:

$504

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

N/A

Mechanical permit

1262 River Gln, San Diego, CA, 92111

2017-07-27

Misc permit multiple install a new 3 zone ductless heat pump system with a new 30 amp electrial circuit. owner: betsy blakely

Valuation:

N/A

Permit #:

1761059

Status:

complete

Fee:

$504

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

N/A

Mechanical permit

1252 River Gln, San Diego, CA, 92111

2016-10-11

Linda vista; mechanical and electrical permits for new mini split system in existing condo unit. base zone: rm-1-1 geo: 52. esl. brush management

Valuation:

N/A

Permit #:

1810190

Status:

complete

Fee:

$523

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

N/A

Electrical permit

1252 River Gln, San Diego, CA, 92111

2016-10-10

Linda vista; mechanical and electrical permits for new mini split system in existing condo unit. base zone: rm-1-1 geo: 52. esl. brush management

Valuation:

N/A

Permit #:

1810193

Status:

complete

Fee:

$523

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

N/A

Mechanical permit

1275 River Vis, San Diego, CA, 92111

2017-06-28

Misc. permit - install new ductless hvac system - unit #34

Valuation:

N/A

Permit #:

1743377

Status:

complete

Fee:

$292

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

N/A

Electrical permit

6645 Canyon Rim Row, San Diego, CA, 92111

2016-10-10

Misc permit multiple add ductless hvac to home. owner: phillip kaufman

Valuation:

N/A

Permit #:

1774147

Status:

complete

Fee:

$478

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

N/A

Mechanical permit

6645 Canyon Rim Row, San Diego, CA, 92111

2016-08-17

Misc permit multiple addition ductless hvac to home. owner: phillip kaufman

Valuation:

N/A

Permit #:

1774148

Status:

complete

Fee:

$478

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

N/A

Mechanical permit

1262 River Gln, San Diego, CA, 92111

2016-07-28

Misc permit multiple install a new 3 zone ductless heat pump system with a new 30 amp electrial circuit. owner: betsy blakely

Valuation:

N/A

Permit #:

1761059

Status:

complete

Fee:

$504

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

N/A

Mechanical permit

1275 River Vis, San Diego, CA, 92111

2016-07-05

Misc. permit - install new ductless hvac system - unit #34

Valuation:

N/A

Permit #:

1743377

Status:

complete

Fee:

$292

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

N/A

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Verified License

License #	964555
Status	Active
State	California
Type	Warm Air Heating, Ventilating And Air Conditioning
Business Type	Corporation

BuildZoom verified this license was active as of February 2026.

Verify this license's status for K- Rod Heating & Air Inc at the California Contractors State License Board.

This is a sample of licensing data; click here to access a complete history.

Inactive License

License #	841288
Status	Inactive
State	California
Type	Warm Air Heating, Ventilating And Air Conditioning
Business Type	Corporation

According to the California Contractors State License Board, the status of this license was at one point cancelled. However, this information may have changed.

Check this license's status for K- Rod Heating & Air Inc at the California Contractors State License Board.

This is a sample of licensing data; click here to access a complete history.

94

BuildZoom Score

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Bonded

Bonded Agent	Western Surety Company
Bond Value	$15,000

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Insured

Workers Comp Provider

Hartford Fire Insurance Company

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Before you Hire

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Does K Rod Heating & Air Inc carry a valid contracting license?

In California, any remodeling or construction project that exceeds $500 (labor and materials), requires a contractor to have an active license with the California Contractor State License Board (CSLB).

K Rod Heating & Air Inc currently holds license 964555, 841288 (Warm Air Heating, Ventilating And Air Conditioning), which was Active when we last checked.

How important is contractor licensing in California?

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Your liability risk when hiring K Rod Heating & Air Inc

Contractors in California are required to carry workers' compensation insurance if they have employees and proof of liability insurance with the cumulative limit of $1 million for licensees with five or fewer persons, and an additional 100,000 for each additional member over five, not to exceed $5 million total.

Financial recourse when hiring K Rod Heating & Air Inc

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K Rod Heating & Air Inc has a $15,000 bond with Western Surety Company.

What else should I know before hiring K Rod Heating & Air Inc

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