Best American Builders Inc
Licensed general contractor in Reseda, Los Angeles, California
Best American Builders Inc holds CSLB licence 794440, active, licensed since 30 Apr 2001, rated 4.7 from 14 Google reviews. Bonded for $25,000 with The North River Insurance Company. Clean CSLB record, with no citations, complaints or legal actions disclosed.
Report card
- Licence activeCSLB #794440, class B. Issued 30 Apr 2001, expires 30 Apr 2027.
- Licensed 26 yrsSince 30 Apr 2001.
- Bonded$25,000 with The North River Insurance Company, since 9 Mar 2025. California requires the same $25,000 bond of every contractor.
- Workers' comp insuredState Compensation Insurance Fund, policy 9330544, valid to 1 Jan 2027.
- Clean CSLB recordNo citations, complaints or legal actions disclosed.CSLB record
- EPA Lead-Safe certifiedFirm NAT-F249788-1, valid to 31 May 2028. Required for work disturbing paint in pre-1978 homes.
- On the BBB, not accreditedIts BBB rating, complaints and reviews are on its Better Business Bureau profile.BBB profile Complaints Reviews
- 8 building permits since 2020Pulled under this licence (City of Los Angeles, LADBS), most recently 4 Apr 2023.
Checked against the Contractors State License Board (CSLB) register on 4 Nov 2026.
About Best American Builders Inc
- People on the licence
- Ilan David Kissar (qualifier, CEO and president)
Google reviews
4.7(14 reviews)Rick Herrera★★★★★ 5 months agoView on Google
Can’t say enough how grateful I am for working with Best American Builders’ crews were professional, and Elan and Amire were incredibly helpful throughout the entire project. I would definitely work with them again and highly recommend them for your contractor needs.
JUDY LYNN SCHWIMMER★★★★★ a year agoView on Google
Elan and his team were amazing! He came to assess our situation and was very calm and friendly, and explained the options and advised us for what was best to solve the problem. He explained what the potential cost ceiling could be if they ran into more issues. Very honest, and sincere, great pricing, and kept in touch with us throughout the work. We couldn't ask for more. We are very grateful. We are lucky that we fo…
Moshe Karmi★★★★★ 3 years agoView on Google
What a joy it is to share my experience with Best American Builders! An absolute gem of a company, they swooped in like superheroes when I had a massive leak in my roof and on my balconies. Imagine this: it's the dead of night, I'm in distress, and who shows up? They do! With comforting words and genuine care, they assured me everything would be alright. 'Just get some sleep,' they said with a reassuring smile, 'we'l…
Eva Marshall★★★★★ a year agoView on Google
I can't stop myself to write this review I just had my bathroom I just had my kitchen remodeled, and I’m absolutely thrilled with how it turned out. From the very beginning, the team was professional, patient, and transparent about the entire process. They took the time to understand my vision and offered helpful suggestions without ever being pushy. One of the things I appreciated most was how well they communicat…
Alvin Fogel★★★★★ a year agoView on Google
Best American Builders provided a tremendous help when we had to totally redo our kitchen and ground floor marble. The builder and his workers were exceptional. The builder dealt successfully with any insurance issue. The workers provided the highest quality product, workmanship, and timeliness. And the product was all American - what a tremendous experience!!
Read all 14 reviews on Google Reviews and photos from Google, 4 Nov 2026.
Recent permits
Building permits pulled under licence #794440, from City of Los Angeles, LADBS open data, which names contractors up to 19 May 2023. Locations are shown to ZIP code only.
- 4 Apr 2023 · Bldg-Alter/Repair · ZIP 91401eplan - INTERIOR REMODEL TO UNIT WITHIN (E) DUPLEX, TO REMODEL (E) KIT
- 16 Aug 2022 · Grading · ZIP 91411SITE GRADING FOR TWO (N) RETAINING WALLS -- NON HILLSIDE GRADING AREA
- 16 Aug 2022 · Nonbldg-New · ZIP 91411TWO (N) RETAINING WALLS (1-4FT @40.25LF & 1-3FT @ 25.5LF) PER ENG'R DE
- 16 Jul 2021 · Bldg-Alter/Repair · ZIP 91436Interior bathroom remodel/repair (no changes in walls or openings).
- 15 Jun 2021 · Bldg-Alter/Repair · ZIP 90047Interior kitchen remodel/repair (no changes in walls or openings). Int
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