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Licensed HVAC Contractors in La Mesa, California

Updated November 1, 2026 from CSLB's public license file · C-20 Warm-Air Heating, Ventilating and Air-Conditioning Contractor

  • 21licensed HVAC contractors
  • 18active (Clear)
  • 14.3%with a suspension
  • 0%workers' comp exempt
  • 13.1 yrsmedian time licensed
  • 61.9%corp / LLC / partnership (38.1% sole owner)
  • 2new in the last 12 months
  • —change tracking began November 1, 2026

La Mesa is home to 21 HVAC contractors in CSLB's license file, ranking #13 of 14 San Diego County cities for this trade. 85.7% are Clear.

The share with a suspension, 14.3%, is 9.3 points higher than the San Diego County rate for the same license (5%). About 0% report a workers' comp exemption, roughly the statewide norm for HVAC contractors.

The median HVAC contractor here has held a license for 13.1 years (more than the statewide median of 11.6), and 2 licenses were issued in the last 12 months.

In California this work generally calls for the C-20 Warm-Air Heating, Ventilating and Air-Conditioning Contractor license (or a B license when it is part of a larger multi-trade job). See the C-20 Warm-Air Heating, Ventilating and Air-Conditioning Contractor guide for what the license covers.

How to check a HVAC contractor's license in La Mesa

  1. Open the HVAC contractor's profile from the table below (or search La Mesa listings by name). Check that C-20 appears among its classifications and that the primary status reads Clear. What C-20 covers.
  2. Re-check the same number on CSLB's Instant License Check the day you sign; our copy is refreshed weekly and 14.3% of La Mesa listings here already show a suspension.
  3. Get the bid and contract in writing with the license number on it. If the job tops $1,000 in labor and materials, a licensed HVAC contractor is required by law. See the $1,000 rule.

All 21 HVAC contractors in La Mesa

La Mesa HVAC contractors sorted with Clear licenses first, then by years licensed. Badges reflect CSLB's file dated November 1, 2026, not a rating of anyone's work.

Licensed HVAC contractors in La Mesa
Business nameLicense #StatusYearsWorkers' compBond
Jerry's Heating and Air Conditioning INC 476448 Clear 41 Insured On file
Advantage Appliance Service 772502 Clear 26 Insured On file
Jackson & Foster Heating & A / C & Plumbing 788983 Clear 25 Insured On file
Superior Air Systems 795816 Clear 25 Insured On file
Air Systems Mechanical INC 837523 Clear 22 Insured On file
S D Mechanical HVAC Services 952638 Clear 16 Insured On file
Aairco Air Conditioning and Heating 962065 Clear 15 Insured On file
Performance Construction Services INC 969061 Clear 14 Insured On file
Frank Designs 986599 Clear 13 Insured On file
Perfect Temp Heating and Air INC 1043271 Clear 8 Insured On file
Southern Comfort HVAC INC 1042762 Clear 8 Insured On file
1-877 Appliance Repair INC 1066554 Clear 6 Insured On file
Dale-Air INC 1096291 Clear 4 Insured On file
Koolbreeze Heating & Air 1107669 Clear 3 Insured On file
Four Seasons Heating & Air Conditioning 1125120 Clear 2 Insured On file
Ventus HVAC 1132622 Clear 1 Insured On file
Beach Front Mechanical 1147459 Clear <1 Insured On file
Vu HVAC 1153957 Clear <1 Insured On file
Burtless George W JR A/C & Htg 572024 Susp: contractor's bond 37 Insured On file
Schillreff John Brock 976555 Susp: workers' compensation 14 None On file
St Heating and Air Conditioning 1039239 Susp: workers' compensation 8 None On file

Source: CSLB public data · Updated November 1, 2026 Status can change at any time. Verify on CSLB's Instant License Check.

Frequently asked questions

How many licensed HVAC contractors are in La Mesa?

CSLB's current public file lists 21 HVAC contractors with a La Mesa mailing address. 18 have a Clear status, and 76.2% show no issues at all in the file (no suspension, no pending action, bond on file, not near expiration).

What license does a HVAC contractor need in California?

In California this work generally calls for the C-20 Warm-Air Heating, Ventilating and Air-Conditioning Contractor license (or a B license when it is part of a larger multi-trade job). Any job of $1,000 or more in labor and materials needs a licensed contractor. Read our guide to the $1,000 rule.

How do I check a HVAC contractor's workers' comp?

Open the contractor's profile here to see the workers' comp type and insurer from CSLB's file. In La Mesa, 90.5% of HVAC contractors list a policy, 0% claim an exemption and 9.5% show no current coverage. Confirm the policy with CSLB's workers' comp search before work starts. How to check workers' comp.

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