First Choice

Licensed plumber, HVAC contractor in Van Nuys, Los Angeles, California

CSLB licence active4.3(30 reviews)

First Choice holds CSLB licence 758964, active, licensed since 10 Feb 1999, rated 4.3 from 30 Google reviews. Bonded for $25,000 with American Contractors Indemnity Company. Clean CSLB record, with no citations, complaints or legal actions disclosed.

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Report card

  • Licence activeCSLB #758964, class B, C20, C36, C46. Issued 10 Feb 1999, expires 28 Feb 2027.
  • Licensed 28 yrsSince 10 Feb 1999.
  • Bonded$25,000 with American Contractors Indemnity Company, since 1 Jan 2023. California requires the same $25,000 bond of every contractor.
  • Clean CSLB recordNo citations, complaints or legal actions disclosed.CSLB record
  • 88 building permits since 2020Pulled under this licence (City of Los Angeles, LADBS), most recently 17 May 2023.

Checked against the Contractors State License Board (CSLB) register on 3 Nov 2026.

About First Choice

People on the licence
Michael Gerts (rmo / ceo / pres), Leonty Zaichik (rmo)

From First Choice's own website, read 3 Nov 2026. We only show what the site states.

Google reviews

4.3(30 reviews)
Kylie Boersma★★ 3 months ago

I had a good experience with Mike last year, but not this time, unfortunately. I was supposed to have my annual maintenance for my AC and we had an appointment, but nobody ever showed up. I texted and called but got no response. Eventually I called the office, and later got a call saying they were running hours late. But by the time they could get there, it was outside the window I had gotten permission from my build…

Brian Barnett★★★★★ 5 years ago

We were referred to Mike from First Choice by family. He actually lives close to them. He's helped my parents and brother in law several times. He was straight forward and honest and gave us a competitve price. We had them install a new AC system. I'm usually skeptical when working with AC companies, this felt like a win all around. I highly recommend First Choice and they will continue to be our first choice moving…

Lisa Oliver★★★★★ a year ago

I had literally 12 different A/C companies out to my house over a 2-year period - from small to large companies. They were ALL totally overpriced, and complicated. Leo came and simplified everything, and offered a very fair price for better equipment, and easier installation. He came back several time to check on his crew's work, too. Highly recommended.

Daniel Tarrab★★★★★ 5 years ago

Mike at First Choice has been servicing my A/C for many years and unfortunately over a month ago my unit 23 years old finally went out. I then call Mike to come to give me an estimate to have it replaced and I truly believe that he gave me a very fair price. He just installed the new unit about two weeks ago and I am enjoying it a lot because it is much quieter and obviously much more efficient that will save a lot …

Paul Gureghian★★ 4 months ago

I don't need to go into the details but it was not a good experience. I filed complaints with BBB & CSLB and still waiting for a resolution.

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Recent permits

Building permits pulled under licence #758964, from City of Los Angeles, LADBS open data. Locations are shown to ZIP code only.

  • 17 May 2023 · HVAC · ZIP 900341 or 2 Family Dwelling
  • 11 Apr 2023 · HVAC · ZIP 91602Apartment
  • 11 Apr 2023 · Electrical · ZIP 91602Apartment
  • 31 Mar 2023 · HVAC · ZIP 900191 or 2 Family Dwelling
  • 31 Mar 2023 · HVAC · ZIP 900191 or 2 Family Dwelling

Why it ranks #161 of 1,934 plumbers in Los Angeles

Years licensed weight 30100%
Complaint record weight 25100%
Bond and workers' comp weight 1050%
Google reviews weight 3561%

Score 81.4 / 100. Claiming this listing or using Theo never changes it. How we rank

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