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Michels Pipeline Construction

Michels Pipeline Construction of Brownsville holds California license 553612 (A General Engineering). The CSLB file dated Oct 31, 2026 lists it as active.1 It expires Jan 31, 2027.

Doing business as Michels Corporation.

Licensed 37 years, longer than 91% of 62,932 active California general contractors.

Active

Michels Pipeline Construction, Brownsville

License
553612
Class
A General Engineering
Expires
Jan 31, 2027
Bond
$25,000
Workers' comp
Insured to Feb 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
$25,000National Fire Insurance Company Of Hartford, from Jan 1, 2023, continuous
Liability insurance
Not in the CSLB fileCheck with the board
Workers' comp
InsuredXL Specialty Insurance Company, from Feb 1, 2026, to Feb 1, 2027

Who is on this license?

Officer
Brian P. JohnsonSince Mar 30, 1995
Officer
Jason R. KozelekSince Aug 11, 2021
Officer
Kevin P. MichelsSince Sep 21, 2021
CEO and president
Patrick D. MichelsSince Feb 4, 1993
CEO and president
Ruth L. MichelsSince Apr 29, 1996
Responsible managing employee
Benjamin G. NelsonSince Jul 21, 2015

What work does this license cover?

Issued Jan 12, 1989.

Where are other licensed California contractors listed?

California general 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)