Retrofit Express Inc

Licensed plumber in Canoga Park, Los Angeles, California

CSLB licence active4.3(12 reviews)

Retrofit Express Inc holds CSLB licence 868505, active, licensed since 1 Dec 2005, rated 4.3 from 12 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 #868505, class C36. Issued 1 Dec 2005, expires 31 Dec 2027.
  • Licensed 21 yrsSince 1 Dec 2005.
  • Bonded$25,000 with American Contractors Indemnity Company, since 15 Aug 2026. California requires the same $25,000 bond of every contractor.
  • Workers' comp insuredChubb National Insurance Company, policy 71818189, valid to 1 Jun 2027.
  • Clean CSLB recordNo citations, complaints or legal actions disclosed.CSLB record
  • On the BBB, not accreditedIts BBB rating, complaints and reviews are on its Better Business Bureau profile.BBB profile Complaints Reviews
  • 427 building permits since 2020Pulled under this licence (City of Los Angeles, LADBS), most recently 18 May 2023.

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

About Retrofit Express Inc

Retrofit Express provides retrofit inspections and earthquake-related installations for properties in the Los Angeles area.

Serves
Los Angeles, Santa Monica
People on the licence
Yair Abraham Porat (qualifier, CEO and president)

From Retrofit Express Inc's own website, read 3 Nov 2026. We only show what the site states.

Google reviews

4.3(12 reviews)
Taylor Montana Catlin★ 3 months ago

I had a very disappointing experience with Retrofit Express. I scheduled a retrofit inspection for my clients, who are currently in escrow. The company originally gave us a 1:00-2:00 PM appointment window, but at the last minute asked if they could move it to 3:00-4:00 PM. My clients and I rearranged our schedules to accommodate the change. My client then waited at the property for 45 minutes before I finally recei…

Bill Swift★★★★★ a year ago

We hired Retrofit Express for some gas line work. They showed up when they said they would, did a great job, obtained the city permit and inspection sign-off on time, and communicated the status of the job every step of the way. Great company to work with - couldn't be happier.

Heather Shawver★★★★★ 7 years ago

Our team has been working with Marc and Retrofit Express for years on all of our listings. They are wonderful! Always timely and accommodating. I only have had positive experiences with this company! Thank you Marc and Retrofit Express!

HT Physique★ 2 years ago

On the morning of October 18, Marc was schedualed to come to my home via my landlord's agent. At the time of this visit all I knew was my landlord wanted access to the unit. I did not know who Marc was, what company he worked for, or what kind of inspection was supposed to occur. Marc assumed the "agent" was in the house....at least that is his excuse. He walked up to the door and opened it. He did not knock. He did …

Page Hendrix★★★★★ a year ago

Excellent service. Very professional, friendly, and easy to get a hold of over the phone. Work was performed quickly. Quick turnaround. Pricing is very fair. Highly recommend!

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Recent permits

Building permits pulled under licence #868505, from City of Los Angeles, LADBS open data. Locations are shown to ZIP code only.

  • 18 May 2023 · Plumbing · ZIP 90068Apartment
  • 12 May 2023 · Plumbing · ZIP 90066Apartment
  • 12 Apr 2023 · Plumbing · ZIP 90291Apartment
  • 11 Apr 2023 · Plumbing · ZIP 90019Apartment
  • 6 Apr 2023 · Plumbing · ZIP 90007Apartment

Why it ranks #101 of 1,934 plumbers in Los Angeles

Years licensed weight 30100%
Complaint record weight 25100%
Bond and workers' comp weight 10100%
Google reviews weight 3558%

Score 85.4 / 100. Claiming this listing or using Theo never changes it. How we rank

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