L A Strong Construction
Licensed general contractor in San Pedro, Los Angeles, California
L A Strong Construction holds CSLB licence 1040847, active, licensed since 19 Jun 2018, rated 4.3 from 6 Google reviews. Bonded for $25,000 with American Contractors Indemnity Company. Clean CSLB record, with no citations, complaints or legal actions disclosed.

Report card
- Licence activeCSLB #1040847, class B. Issued 19 Jun 2018, expires 30 Jun 2028.
- Licensed 8 yrsSince 19 Jun 2018.
- Bonded$25,000 with American Contractors Indemnity Company, since 12 Aug 2026. California requires the same $25,000 bond of every contractor.
- Works aloneExempt from workers' comp: certifies no employees, so nobody else may work on your job.
- Clean CSLB recordNo citations, complaints or legal actions disclosed.CSLB record
- Website shows the licenceTheir own site displays licence #1040847.
- 115 building permits since 2020Pulled under this licence (City of Los Angeles, LADBS), most recently 18 May 2023.
Checked against the Contractors State License Board (CSLB) register on 4 Nov 2026.
About L A Strong Construction
LA Strong Construction is a Los Angeles contractor focused on earthquake safety, foundation inspections, and retrofit work.
- Serves
- Los Angeles
- Estimates
- Free estimates
- Ownership
- Family-owned
- People on the licence
- Peter Raffaele Chinelli Iii (owner)
From L A Strong Construction's own website, read 5 Nov 2026. We only show what the site states.
Google reviews
4.3(6 reviews)David Andersen★★★★★ 2 years agoView on Google
Another reviewer wrote "Peter Chinelli of LA Strong Construction is the contractor that homeowners dream of hiring." I couldn't have said it better myself. Peter came out and gave a very reasonable estimate and the "before" photos. We approved the estimate -- we didn't want to wait for the State program. Peter followed up with drawings and a permit from the City of Long Beach. He showed up on the days that he said…
Margie Quintana★★★★★ 3 years agoView on Google
Peter is #1 for Retro Fit. He explained in detail. Gave an honest price.. helped me fill out online questions to proceed to be accepted for grant. Don't go to anyone else. You won't be disappointed, rest assured LA STRONG CONTRUC is the BEST. TRUST PETER'S EXPERIENCE, WORKMANSHIP. Always on time and there when you call Peter. 5 Star's for LA Strong Contruc.....
Jin★★★★★ 5 years agoView on Google
I met Peter for EBB work. He explained to me how to complete the retrofit without much cost to the extent that the program supports. So, the work started at the end of July after the program was approved, and the work was completed within a week. I am very satisfied with detailed explanations, quick answers, and quality of work. Thank you!
Gal BEN ARI★★★★★ 8 years agoView on Google
Pleasure to work with you guys. Highly recommended !
Read all 6 reviews on Google Reviews and photos from Google, 4 Nov 2026.
Recent permits
Building permits pulled under licence #1040847, from City of Los Angeles, LADBS open data, which names contractors up to 19 May 2023. Locations are shown to ZIP code only.
- 18 May 2023 · Bldg-Alter/Repair · ZIP 90066Add sill plate anchor bolts and plywood to cripple walls (if existing)
- 4 May 2023 · Bldg-Alter/Repair · ZIP 90291Add sill plate anchor bolts and plywood to cripple walls (if existing)
- 23 Apr 2023 · Bldg-Alter/Repair · ZIP 90045Add sill plate anchor bolts and plywood to cripple walls (if existing)
- 30 Mar 2023 · Bldg-Alter/Repair · ZIP 90045Add sill plate anchor bolts and plywood to cripple walls (if existing)
- 23 Mar 2023 · Bldg-Alter/Repair · ZIP 90008Add sill plate anchor bolts and plywood to cripple walls (if existing)
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