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Universal Asphalt Co Inc
Universal Asphalt Co Inc of Santa Fe Springs holds California license 256383 (A General Engineering, C12 Earthwork and Paving, C32 Parking and Highway Improvement). The CSLB file dated Oct 31, 2026 lists it as active.1 It expires Mar 31, 2027.
Licensed 57 years, longer than 93% of 99 active Santa Fe Springs general contractors.
Active
- Workers' comp ends Dec 1, 2026 (31 days)
Universal Asphalt Co Inc, Santa Fe Springs
- License
- 256383
- Class
- A General Engineering; C12 Earthwork and Paving; C32 Parking and Highway Improvement
- Expires
- Mar 31, 2027
- Bond
- $25,000
- Workers' comp
- Insured to Dec 1, 2026
CSLB file dated Oct 31, 2026
From the CSLB file dated Oct 31, 2026. Not a consumer report; check the board before you hire.
Has the board taken action on this license?
None in the CSLB file dated Oct 31, 2026. Confirm with the board: CSLB license check
What bond, insurance and workers' comp are on file?
- Bond
- $25,000Hartford Fire Insurance Company, from Jan 1, 2023, continuous
- Liability insurance
- Not in the CSLB fileCheck with the board
- Workers' comp
- InsuredFederal Insurance Company, from Dec 1, 2016, to Dec 1, 2026
Who is on this license?
- Officer
- Darren M. HouckSince Jul 2, 2024
- Responsible managing officer, CEO and president
- Daniel M. HouckSince Mar 24, 1997
- Responsible managing officer
- Thomas L. HouckSince Jun 20, 2005
What work does this license cover?
Issued Jan 29, 1969.
- A General Engineering
- C12 Earthwork and Paving
- C32 Parking and Highway Improvement
Which other Santa Fe Springs businesses hold A General Engineering?
- Petro-Builders IncLicensed since 1966
- Shoring EngineersLicensed since 1966
- Sunrise Landscape Co IncLicensed since 1970
- Valverde Construction IncLicensed since 1972
- Placek J A Construction CoLicensed since 1975
What should you check before hiring?
What to ask before you hire
- Ask whether it has been renewed. Something on this license ends within 60 days. Check again before you pay a deposit.
- Get the license number in writing. The name on the license should match the name on your contract and invoice.
- Check the class covers the job. A license for one trade doesn't cover another. California license classes
- Ask for a certificate of insurance sent to you by the insurance agent, not handed over by the contractor. How to read a COI
- Ask who will be on site. If a crew works on your property, ask for proof of workers' comp. An exemption on file means the contractor told the CSLB it has no employees.
- Put it in a written contract: license number, price, start date and payment schedule. Check the license again on the day you sign.
If the license is lapsed
- Don't sign or pay a deposit until the CSLB shows the license active again.
- Ask the contractor why. For a bond or insurance lapse, ask for proof that the new bond or policy was filed with the CSLB, then check again.
- If work has started, hold further payments, keep the contract, receipts and photos, and file a complaint with Contractors State License Board (CSLB).
- Check another contractor. California license lookup
Sources
- CSLB License Master (cslb.ca.gov, Oct 31, 2026)
- Contractors State License Board (CSLB)