Public Business Information Review: Retroflow Plumbing, LLC
Part of the North County Plumbing Listing Transparency Project
Review Summary
This page is part of the North County Plumbing Listing Transparency Project and summarizes publicly available information reviewed for Retroflow Plumbing, LLC, including California contractor licensing records, California Secretary of State business filings, publicly available business listings, and other referenced public records. Readers can review the cited records and reach their own conclusions.
The purpose of this review is to help consumers compare publicly available business information from multiple sources, understand the historical development of a plumbing business, and encourage independent verification before hiring a contractor.
Key Observations
As of the review date, publicly available information associated with Retroflow Plumbing, LLC contained business information presented across multiple online sources, including contractor licensing records, business registration databases, the company’s website, and online business directories.
This review identified differences among publicly available sources regarding items such as business addresses, telephone numbers, and geographic representation. These observations are documented below, together with the publicly available sources reviewed.
- Public records identify Retroflow Plumbing, LLC as a California licensed plumbing contractor
- Publicly available sources reviewed for this project displayed different geographic representations of the business, including Dana Point in California regulatory records, an Oceanside address on the company website, Carlsbad on certain business directory listings, and no physical address displayed on the Yelp listing.
- Different telephone numbers are displayed across publicly available records, the company website, and online business directory listings.
- Publicly available business directory listings present different representations regarding business ownership, license holder information, employee counts, and years of experience when compared with official California business registration and contractor licensing records.
- No Google Business Profile was located for the business during this review
- Information below reflects publicly available sources reviewed on June 28, 2026.
Readers are encouraged to review the referenced sources independently and reach their own conclusions.
Listing Information
Listed Business Name: Retroflow Plumbing, LLC
Listed City: Dana Point, CA
Listed Address: 32901 Buccaneer St., Dana Point, CA 92629
Phone Number: 949-776-2589
Website: https://retroflowplumbing.com
Google Maps Listing: No Google Business Profile located during this review.
California Contractor License: Active C-36 Plumbing Contractor License
Date Reviewed: June 28, 2026
Business Timeline
| Date | Public Record |
| February 2023 | Encinitas Plumbing & Drain, formerly owned by James Booth, ceased operations. Additional historical contractor licensing and business registration records are available on the History of the Encinitas Plumbing Name page. |
| January 2025 | Retroflow Plumbing, LLC company website first indexed by Google |
| Janurary 14, 2025 | Retroflow Plumbing, LLC organized with the California Secretary of State. The formation documents did not list a Manager, but listed Angelina Fletcher as the Agent for Service of Process and Organizer. James Booth was not listed in the publicly filed formation documents. |
| January 31, 2025 | First publicly visible Yelp review |
| March 3, 2025 | Statement of Information filed with California Secretary of State listing James Booth as the sole Manager or Member of Retroflow Plumbing, LLC, with Angelina Fletcher remaining as the Agent for Service of Process |
| March 10, 2025 | Contractor bond effective |
| March 19, 2025 | Workers compensation exemption filed with CSLB |
| August 4, 2025 | Statement of Information filed with California Secretary of State listing James Booth and Angelina Fletcher as Managers or Members of Retroflow Plumbing, LLC, while Angelina Fletcher remained the Agent for Service of Process |
| August 8, 2025 | Bond of Qualifying Individual filed with CSLB |
| August 11, 2025 | C-36 contractor license issued by the CSLB with James Roy Booth serving as the qualifying individual. |
| August 11, 2025 | Thumbtack license verification date |
| June 28, 2026 | Review completed for North County Plumbing Listing Transparency Project |
Observation
Publicly available records indicate that the company website was indexed by Google Search in January 2025, while the California C-36 plumbing contractor license was issued on August 11, 2025. Readers may wish to compare the chronology of publicly available online marketing with the contractor licensing timeline.
Public Record Verification
California Contractors State License Board (CSLB)
Business Name: Retroflow Plumbing, LLC
Address: 32901 Buccaneer St., Dana Point, CA 92629
Phone: (949) XXX-XXXX
License: C-36 Active
Primary Source: Official contractor license record
California Secretary of State
Business Name: Retroflow Plumbing, LLC
Registered Address: 32901 Buccaneer St., Dana Point, CA 92629
✓ Secretary of State Records linked below
Original filing — 01/14/2025
Statement of Information — 03/03/2025
Statement of Information — 08/04/2025
Company Website
Address Displayed: 4042 Olive Dr., Oceanside, CA 92056
Phone: (858) XXX-XXXX
Public Listing Reviews
Company Website
- Website displays an Oceanside, California business address that differs from the Dana Point address shown in California regulatory records.
- Website displays an (858) telephone number that differs from the (949) telephone number listed in California regulatory records.
- Website advertises 25+ expert plumbers.
- Website advertises 20+ years of experience.
- Website advertises 100+ completed projects.
- Website advertises 250+ happy customers.
Observation
The company website contains business location, contact information, staffing and experience claims, and marketing statements. Readers may wish to compare these representations with California Secretary of State records, CSLB contractor license information, the business timeline presented in this review, and the other publicly available sources referenced throughout this report.
Yelp Listing Review
Business Name: Retroflow Plumbing
Owner Displayed: Ritchie Barlow
Business Address: None displayed
Phone: (949) XXX-XXXX
Service Area: Orange County and San Diego County
Review Statistics
First Review: January 31, 2025
As of the review date:
- Displayed Reviews: 74
- Not Recommended Reviews: 86
Observation
Yelp displays a substantial number of reviews in the “Not Recommended” section. Readers may wish to review both displayed and filtered reviews before evaluating the business.
Business Representation
The Yelp listing identifies Ritchie Barlow as the business owner and describes the business as women-owned.
Publicly available California Secretary of State records identify the registered members/managers of Retroflow Plumbing, LLC. The publicly available CSLB contractor license record identifies the qualifying individual associated with the plumbing contractor license.
During this review, the individual identified as the business owner on Yelp did not appear to match the ownership or qualifying individual information presented in the publicly available California Secretary of State and CSLB records reviewed for this project. Readers are encouraged to compare the referenced public records directly.
June 28, 2026 Yelp Review
Reviewer: Lauren M.
The review states that Retroflow repaired a fire suppression line beneath a residential driveway and includes a video described by the reviewer as:
“See video attached of before and after.”
Media Observation
The attached video contains visible Retroflow branding, including an opening splash screen and embedded text reading:
“Retroflow Plumbing — Plumbing Near Me — San Diego, California.”
Observation
The attached media contains branded marketing elements in addition to depicting the project. Readers may wish to compare the review description with the attached media when evaluating the listing.
Fire Suppression Work
The review describes work on a fire suppression line. Readers may wish to review applicable California licensing requirements for fire suppression work alongside the contractor’s license classification.
✓ View Yelp Listing →
Thumbtack Listing Review
Business Name: Retroflow Plumbing
Listing ZIP Code: 92653 (Laguna Hills, CA)
Business Age Displayed: 2 Years
Employees Displayed: 8 employees
Top Pro Status: Displayed
License Status: License Verified
Background Check: Displayed as completed
License Holder Displayed: Angelina Fletcher
License Verification Date: August 11, 2025
Experience Claims
- Business age displayed: 2 years
- Experience displayed: 13 years
- Combined experience displayed: 115 years
Employment Representation
- Employees displayed: 8 employees
License Representation
Thumbtack identifies Angelina Fletcher as the “License Holder” for the verified plumbing contractor license.
Publicly available CSLB records reviewed for this project identify the qualifying individual associated with the plumbing contractor’s license. Publicly available California Secretary of State records identify Angelina Fletcher as a member of Retroflow Plumbing, LLC.
Readers may wish to compare the Thumbtack listing with the official CSLB contractor license record
MapQuest Listing Review
Business Name: Retroflow Plumbing
City Displayed: Carlsbad, CA
Street Address: None displayed
Phone: (949) XXX-XXXX
Website: retroflowplumbing.com
Observation
The MapQuest listing identifies the business as being located in Carlsbad, California, but does not display a physical street address. Readers may wish to compare this representation with the Oceanside address displayed on the company website and the Dana Point address contained in the California Secretary of State and CSLB records reviewed for this project.
Yahoo Listing Review
Business Name: Retroflow Plumbing
City Displayed: Carlsbad, CA
Street Address: None displayed
Phone: (949) XXX-XXXX
Website: retroflowplumbing.com
Observation
The Yahoo business listing also identifies the business as it being located in Carlsbad, California, without displaying a physical street address. Readers may compare this information with other publicly available records referenced throughout this review.
California Contractor License Association – James Roy Booth
A search of publicly available CSLB records identified a prior contractor license association for James Roy Booth.
Public Record
- First publicly identified contractor license association: June 10, 2011
- Current association with Retroflow Plumbing, LLC: August 8, 2025
- Prior California contractor license associations:
- Encinitas Plumbing & Drain
- Oceanside Plumbing
- Current License Classification: C-36 Plumbing Contractor
Observation
A review of publicly available CSLB personnel records identified multiple California contractor license associations involving James Roy Booth. These publicly available records reflect contractor license associations both prior to and including the current C-36 plumbing contractor license issued to Retroflow Plumbing, LLC. Readers may compare the referenced CSLB personnel records and historical licensing records linked throughout this review.
California Contractor License Association – Ritchie Barlow
A search of publicly available CSLB records identified a prior contractor license association for Ritchie Barlow.
Public Record
- Association Date: May 30, 2017
- Disassociation Date: January 31, 2025
- License Holder: Mighty Dry Restoration, Inc.
- License Classification: B — General Building Contractor
Observation
During this review, no publicly available CSLB records were identified showing an association between Ritchie Barlow and a California C-36 plumbing contractor license. The prior publicly identified license association located during this review was with Mighty Dry Restoration, Inc., under a B General Building Contractor license. This review does not determine an individual’s qualifications or experience beyond the publicly available records reviewed.
California Contractor License Association – Angelina Fletcher
Public Record
- First publicly identified association with Retroflow Plumbing, LLC: January 14, 2025 (California Secretary of State Organizer)
- First publicly identified association on CSLB personnel records: August 8, 2025
- Current Role:
- Member, Retroflow Plumbing, LLC
- Agent for Service of Process (California Secretary of State)
- California contractor license identified in publicly available CSLB records: None identified during this review.
Observation
During this review, publicly available California Secretary of State business records identified Angelina Lee Fletcher as the Organizer and Agent for Service of Process for Retroflow Plumbing, LLC. Publicly available CSLB personnel records also identify her as a Member of the LLC. No publicly available California contractor license issued directly to Angelina Lee Fletcher was identified during this review. This observation is limited to the publicly available records reviewed and does not determine an individuals qualifications or experience beyond those records.
Experience Claims
Several public business directories contain statements regarding years of experience or combined team experience.
Examples include claims such as:
- “13 years of experience”
- “115 years of combined experience”
Observation
Public marketing statements regarding years of experience do not, by themselves, identify which individuals the experience refers to or how those figures were calculated. Readers may wish to compare these marketing statements with publicly available contractor licensing records and business registration records.
Current Qualifying Individual Review
Public Record
- The CSLB personnel list for Retroflow Plumbing, LLC identifies James Roy Booth as the qualifying individual associated with the company’s C-36 plumbing contractor license.
- The CSLB personnel list also identifies Angelina Lee Fletcher as a Member of Retroflow Plumbing, LLC.
- A search of publicly available CSLB contractor license records conducted for this review did not identify a current or prior California contractor license issued to Angelina Lee Fletcher.
Observation
The Thumbtack listing reviewed for this project identifies Angelina Fletcher as the license holder. The publicly available CSLB Personnel List reviewed for Retroflow Plumbing, LLC identifies James Roy Booth as the qualifying individual associated with the C-36 plumbing contractor license and identifies Angelina Lee Fletcher as a Member of the LLC. During this review, no publicly available CSLB contractor license records were identified showing a current or prior California contractor license issued to Angelina Lee Fletcher. Readers are encouraged to compare the referenced public records directly.
Additional Public Records
Prior Business Associations
Public Record
A review of publicly available California contractor licensing records identifies prior contractor license associations for the current qualifying individual identified on the Retroflow Plumbing, LLC C-36 contractor license.
Those publicly available records include prior contractor license associations with other California plumbing businesses.
Additional Historical Information
Readers interested in the historical business associations reflected in those public records—including the prior contractor license associations involving James Booth (James Roy Booth) that are documented in California public records—may also review the following resource:
History of the Encinitas Plumbing Name →
That page documents the historical business and contractor licensing records associated with the Encinitas Plumbing name, including California Secretary of State business registrations, California CSLB contractor licensing records, and related publicly available court records. Readers may use those records to understand the historical business associations reflected in the public record.
Observation
This review focuses on publicly available information associated with Retroflow Plumbing, LLC. The linked history page provides additional historical context regarding prior publicly documented business associations identified through California public records, and is provided as a related reference for readers seeking additional background.
Questions to Consider
Instead of answering these questions, this review encourages consumers to independently verify:
- Who is the owner of the business?
- Who is the qualifying individual for the plumbing contractor license?
- Who performs plumbing work under the license?
- How are publicly advertised experience claims calculated?
- Are public business directory listings consistent with official California licensing and business registration records?
Employment Information
CSLB Record
- The contractor license indicates an exemption from workers compensation coverage because the licensee certified that there are no employees.
Thumbtack Listing
- Thumbtack displays the business as having 8 employees.
The publicly available sources reviewed for this project present different representations regarding employment. Readers may wish to compare the contractor license filing date, workers compensation, exemption filing, and thumbtack listing when evaluating the information presented.
Observation
Publicly available sources reviewed for this project present different information regarding employment representation. The CSLB contractor license record reflects a workers’ compensation exemption certification indicating no employees at the time of that filing, while the Thumbtack listing displays eight employees. This review does not determine employment status or regulatory compliance. Readers are encouraged to compare the referenced sources directly.
Sources Reviewed
| Source | Type | Status |
| CSLB License | Government Record | ✓ Verified |
| Secretary of State | Government Record | ✓ Verified |
| Company Website | Business Website | ✓ Reviewed |
| Yelp | Business Directory | ✓ Reviewed |
| Thumbtack | Business Directory | ✓ Reviewed |
| MapQuest | Business Directory | ✓ Reviewed |
| Google Business Profile | Local Listing | No public listing located during review |
How To Report Incorrect Business Information
If you believe publicly available business information contains inaccurate, misleading, or unverifiable information, consider reporting it through the platform or agency responsible for that listing.
Depending on the source, this may include:
- Google Business Profile or Google Maps
- Yelp
- Thumbtack
- Yahoo Local
- MapQuest
- California Contractors State License Board (CSLB)
- California Secretary of State (business filings)
Readers are encouraged to report information only when they have personally verified that it conflicts with publicly available records or violates the reporting policies of the applicable platform.
FAQs
Q: Who owns Retroflow Plumbing, LLC?
A: According to the California Secretary of State’s publicly available business filings reviewed for this project, Retroflow Plumbing, LLC was organized on January 14, 2025. The formation documents listed Angelina Lee Fletcher as the Organizer and Agent for Service of Process. A subsequently filed Statement of Information dated March 3, 2025, identified James Booth as the sole Manager or Member of the LLC while Angelina Lee Fletcher remained the Agent for Service of Process. A later Statement of Information dated August 4, 2025, identified James Booth and Angelina Fletcher as Managers or Members of the LLC. Readers are encouraged to review the referenced California Secretary of State records for the complete filing history.
Q: Who is the qualifying individual for Retroflow Plumbing, LLC?
A: The California Contractors State License Board (CSLB) personnel records reviewed for this project identify James Roy Booth as the qualifying individual associated with Retroflow Plumbing, LLC’s C-36 Plumbing Contractor License. The CSLB personnel records also identify Angelina Lee Fletcher as a Member of Retroflow Plumbing, LLC.
Q: When was Retroflow Plumbing, LLC formed?
A: According to the California Secretary of State business registration records reviewed for this project, Retroflow Plumbing, LLC was organized on January 14, 2025.
Q: Is Retroflow Plumbing, LLC licensed?
A: Yes. As of the review date, the California Contractors State License Board listed Retroflow Plumbing, LLC as holding an active C-36 Plumbing Contractor License. Readers should always verify the current license status directly through the CSLB, as licensing information may change after this review was published.
Q: Where is Retroflow Plumbing, LLC located?
A: At the time this review was conducted, the publicly listed business address associated with Retroflow Plumbing, LLC was:
32901 Buccaneer Street
Dana Point, CA 92629
This address is presented as it appeared in the publicly available business information reviewed for this project.
Q: Why is this business included in the North County Plumbing Listing Transparency Project?
A: Retroflow Plumbing, LLC is included because publicly available business records, contractor licensing records, and online business listings were reviewed as part of the North County Plumbing Listing Transparency Project. The purpose of this project is to organize publicly available information from multiple sources into a single reference page so consumers can independently review and compare those records before hiring a plumbing contractor.
Important Note
This review is based on publicly available records, business registration databases, licensing records, website content, mapping services, and observations as of the review date shown on this page.
Business information may change over time. The findings presented here are intended for consumer education and verification purposes only.
Readers are encouraged to independently verify all information and reach their own conclusions.
If a business owner believes any information on this page is inaccurate or incomplete, supporting documentation may be submitted for review and the page may be updated accordingly.
Inclusion in this project does not constitute a finding of wrongdoing, policy violation, or unlawful conduct.
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