Joel & Co Construction
Licensed general contractor in Los Angeles, California
Joel & Co Construction holds CSLB licence 967864, active, licensed since 21 Nov 2011, rated 4.9 from 88 Google reviews. Bonded for $25,000 with Western Surety Company. Clean CSLB record, with no citations, complaints or legal actions disclosed.
Report card
- Licence activeCSLB #967864, class B. Issued 21 Nov 2011, expires 30 Nov 2027.
- Licensed 15 yrsSince 21 Nov 2011.
- Bonded$25,000 with Western Surety Company, since 31 Oct 2025. 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
- BBB AccreditedIts BBB rating, complaints and reviews are on its Better Business Bureau profile.BBB profile Complaints Reviews
- 10 building permits since 2020Pulled under this licence (City of Los Angeles, LADBS), most recently 9 Nov 2022.
Checked against the Contractors State License Board (CSLB) register on 4 Nov 2026.
About Joel & Co Construction
- People on the licence
- Joel Portillo (owner)
Google reviews
4.9(88 reviews)Nic Smith★★★★★ a year agoView on Google
We just wanted to share how thankful we are for the incredible work done by Joel, the technician and builder, and his crew. Their professionalism, organization, and communication stood out right from the beginning. They kept us updated daily, offered helpful design advice, and made sure each stage of construction stayed on track. The craftsmanship and attention to detail were outstanding from tile installation to fin…
Vickie Holst★★★★★ a year agoView on Google
I couldn’t be happier with the bathroom remodel we recently completed. Joel, the technician and builder, truly brought my vision to life. The old 60’s style bathroom was transformed into a modern, functional space that fits my style perfectly. From start to finish, they were easy to work with, professional, and respectful of my home, always cleaning up at the end of each day. Communication was smooth, and they were f…
Sonja Bullard★★★★★ a year agoView on Google
We highly recommend Joel & Company for any home improvement or remodeling project. We're in the middle of a guest bathroom remodel and are so glad we chose them. Joel has been incredibly organized, responsive, and professional. His team is skilled, reliable, and consistently delivers high-quality craftsmanship. They've been flexible with changes and have kept the project on schedule.
Austyn Eugenio★★★★★ a year agoView on Google
I've worked with Joel on multiple projects and have always been impressed. He’s knowledgeable, easy to work with, and his team delivers exceptional results. We’re currently remodeling our kitchen with Joel & Co. Construction and will continue to work with them in the future.
Erin - Anfinson★★★★★ a year agoView on Google
We had a full home renovation, and Joel made the entire experience smooth and stress-free. From start to finish, he remained calm, professional, and focused on solutions. Even in the final stages, Joel made sure every last detail was perfect. We now live in our dream home, and we'll absolutely call Joel & Co. Construction for our next project.
Read all 88 reviews on Google Reviews and photos from Google, 4 Nov 2026.
Recent permits
Building permits pulled under licence #967864, from City of Los Angeles, LADBS open data, which names contractors up to 19 May 2023. Locations are shown to ZIP code only.
- 9 Nov 2022 · Bldg-Alter/Repair · ZIP 91602Interior bathroom remodel/repair (no changes in walls or openings).
- 1 Sep 2022 · Bldg-Alter/Repair · ZIP 91602Interior bathroom remodel/repair (no changes in walls or openings).
- 29 Oct 2021 · Bldg-Alter/Repair · ZIP 90049Replace drywall/plaster (patch and paint). Non-structural repair only.
- 21 Oct 2021 · Bldg-Alter/Repair · ZIP 90049Interior bathroom remodel/repair (no changes in walls or openings).
- 2 Sep 2021 · Bldg-Alter/Repair · ZIP 90027REPAIR (E) DETACHED GARAGE. NO CHANGE TO DIMENSIONS, FOORTPRINT, AND H
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