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Dowdle & Sons Mechanical Inc

Dowdle & Sons Mechanical Inc of American Canyon holds California license 542743 (A General Engineering, B General Building, C4 Boiler, Hot Water Heating and Steam Fitting, C20 Warm-Air Heating, Ventilating and Air-Conditioning, C36 Plumbing). The CSLB file dated Oct 31, 2026 lists it as active.1 It expires Sep 30, 2027.

Licensed 38 years, longer than 92% of 9,636 active California plumbing contractors.

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Dowdle & Sons Mechanical Inc, American Canyon

License
542743
Class
A General Engineering; B General Building; C4 Boiler, Hot Water Heating and Steam Fitting; C20 Warm-Air Heating, Ventilating and Air-Conditioning; C36 Plumbing
Expires
Sep 30, 2027
Bond
$25,000
Workers' comp
Insured to Oct 1, 2027

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
$25,000Ohio Casualty Insurance Company (The), from Jan 1, 2023, continuous
Liability insurance
Not in the CSLB fileCheck with the board
Workers' comp
InsuredSecurity National Insurance Company, from Oct 1, 2026, to Oct 1, 2027

Who is on this license?

Officer
Shelley L. DowdleSince Sep 18, 1997
Officer
Matthew R. SwartleySince Aug 16, 2011
Officer
Andrew F. DowdleSince Mar 29, 2016
Officer
Justin J. DowdleSince May 11, 2016
Responsible managing officer, CEO and president
Andrew J. DowdleSince Sep 29, 1988

What work does this license cover?

Issued Sep 29, 1988. Reissued Sep 18, 1997.

Which other American Canyon businesses hold A General Engineering?

California plumbing contractorsCalifornia HVAC contractors

What should you check before hiring?

What to ask before you hire

  1. Get the license number in writing. The name on the license should match the name on your contract and invoice.
  2. Check the class covers the job. A license for one trade doesn't cover another. California license classes
  3. Ask for a certificate of insurance sent to you by the insurance agent, not handed over by the contractor. How to read a COI
  4. 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.
  5. 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

  1. Don't sign or pay a deposit until the CSLB shows the license active again.
  2. 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.
  3. If work has started, hold further payments, keep the contract, receipts and photos, and file a complaint with Contractors State License Board (CSLB).
  4. Check another contractor. California license lookup

Sources

  1. CSLB License Master (cslb.ca.gov, Oct 31, 2026)
  2. Contractors State License Board (CSLB)