Building permits by ARS
| Trade | Permits | Last 12 mo | Usual filed value | vs trade | Active | Evidence | List position |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HVAC | 46 | 7 | — | — | Feb 2025 – Dec 2025 | Strong | — |
| Plumbing | 9 | 1 | — | — | Feb 2025 – Oct 2025 | Limited | — |
| Water Heater | 7 | 0 | — | — | Mar 2025 – May 2025 | Limited | #21 of 80 |
List position: where the firm lands on the San Diego County (unincorporated) comparison for that trade at default settings (or at a typical budget), among firms without a license problem. It's a match score from public records, not a quality rating.
Filed value is what was written on the permit, not a quote or final bill. Some jobs never need a permit.
License
- Status on the license recordActive, 25 years on record
- License numberCSLB #791820
- Class / typeC20
- Check it yourselfCSLB license check
Complaints, lawsuits and the permit record
Our record covers building permits, not complaints or court cases. In San Diego County, CA, ARS pulled 62 permits 2025; about 50% of those old enough to judge reached completion, and 31 of 60 permits a year or more old are still open. To check complaints and lawsuits, search CSLB for #791820 (CSLB license check) (the license page lists public complaint disclosures), BBB complaints for ARS and San Diego County court records.
We never say whether a complaint or lawsuit exists: we do not hold those records.
Questions
- How many permits has ARS pulled in San Diego County, CA?62 matching permits between Feb 2025 and Dec 2025, 8 of them in the last 12 months.
- What work does ARS do?By permit count: HVAC, Plumbing, Water Heater.
- Is ARS licensed?Yes: CSLB license #791820 (C20), Active, 25 years on record. We match by name, so confirm the number on the official CSLB license check before signing.
- Are there complaints or lawsuits against ARS?Our record covers building permits, not complaints or court cases. In San Diego County, CA, ARS pulled 62 permits 2025; about 50% of those old enough to judge reached completion, and 31 of 60 permits a year or more old are still open. To check complaints and lawsuits, search CSLB for #791820 (CSLB license check) (the license page lists public complaint disclosures), BBB complaints for ARS and San Diego County court records.
- Are there reviews of ARS in San Diego County, CA?We do not collect reviews. What we hold is the public permit record: ARS pulled 62 permits in San Diego County, CA from Feb 2025 to Dec 2025, about 50% finished. CSLB license #791820: Active. For reviews, see the firm’s BBB profile or Google listing, and check them against this record.
Where ARS works
The ZIP codes where ARS filed the most of its 62 permits on homes in San Diego County (unincorporated), counted at each property's ZIP code. A ZIP code opens every permit we track there and the most active firms in each trade.
Similar HVAC contractors in San Diego County (unincorporated)
The 5 HVAC contractors closest to ARS's 46 HVAC permits. Similar volume, not similar quality.
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Source: public permit records (San Diego County (unincorporated)), matched by contractor name. How the records work. Something wrong? Firms can request a correction.