Ventura County, California

Ventura County's complete
cold storage builder.

DCW is a dual-licensed General Contractor (B) and Refrigeration Contractor (C-38) that self-performs the cold-side work — insulated metal panel installation, refrigeration systems, glycol piping, doors, and commissioning. Cold rooms, refrigerated warehouses, wine storage, brewery cooling, and custom RSW systems for the commercial fishing fleet. Built by our crews, not coordinated through someone else's.

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DCW crew member on jobsite during glycol piping installation for rooftop cooler refrigeration
On the jobsite
DCW crew installing glycol piping for rooftop cooler refrigeration.
B+C-38
Dual-Licensed · #1052027
Self-Perform
In-House Cold-Side Crews
$2M+
Recent Project Scope
100%
Local to Ventura County
What we build

We do the cold-side work.

DCW self-performs the specialty scope that defines a cold storage build — insulated metal panel installation, underfloor heat and floor insulation, refrigeration systems and piping, glycol systems, cold storage doors, commissioning. Our own crews. Backed by trusted lead crews and trade partners on larger projects.

01 — Self-Performed Cold-Side Scope

The specialty work, done by our own crews.

DCW self-performs IMP installation, underfloor heat, floor insulation, refrigeration system installation and piping, glycol process piping, cold storage door installation, and refrigeration commissioning. Concrete, structural, and stamped permit drawings are coordinated through trusted engineering and trade partners.

IMP Install Underfloor Heat Refrigeration Piping Commissioning
02 — Cold Room & Freezer Construction

Walk-in coolers, freezer rooms, and refrigerated warehouses.

Full-scope construction of walk-in coolers, freezer rooms, and complete refrigerated facilities. Includes insulated metal panel systems, underfloor heating, vapor barriers, and integrated refrigeration system design — built to current California building codes.

Walk-In Coolers Freezer Rooms IMP Systems Underfloor Heat
03 — Food & Beverage Facilities

Purpose-built refrigeration for production environments.

Refrigeration systems engineered for breweries, wineries, food processors, co-packers, and beverage manufacturers. We size and install systems matched to your process — glycol cooling, process chilling, cold storage zones, and blast-freeze capability.

Brewery & Winery Food Processing Glycol Systems Process Cooling
04 — Wine Storage Facilities

Custom wine storage and barrel rooms built to spec.

Climate-controlled wine storage facilities, barrel rooms, and tasting room cold storage for wineries, distributors, and private collectors. Precise temperature and humidity control matched to the wine — from fermentation cooling through long-term cellaring.

Barrel Rooms Cellaring Humidity Control Custom Builds
05 — RSW for Fishing Vessels

Custom refrigerated sea water systems. Built for the boat.

Custom-engineered Refrigerated Sea Water (RSW) systems for commercial fishing vessels — designed to fit your hold, your catch, and your operation. Rapid chilling, hold capacity sizing, and rugged marine-grade construction built for the realities of working at sea.

RSW Systems Marine Grade Custom Engineering Commercial Fleet
06 — Additions, Expansions & A2L Upgrades

Add capacity. Modernize systems. Stay ahead of regulations.

Expanding an existing facility or upgrading aging refrigeration equipment? DCW handles additions to operating buildings with minimal downtime, plus planned A2L refrigerant conversions and system retrofits to keep your facility California-compliant for the long haul.

Operating Sites A2L Conversions System Retrofits Capacity Upgrades
Recent work

Built for production. Built to last.

A selection of recent cold storage and refrigeration construction projects across Southern California. Project photos coming soon — for detailed case studies and references, please contact us directly.

DCW completed cold storage warehouse with pallet racking
Cold Storage

Refrigerated Warehouse Build

Multi-zone refrigerated warehouse with full pallet racking system, evaporator units, and finished insulated metal panel construction.

DCW installed freezer underfloor heating system with copper piping, expansion tank, and manifold
Freezer Construction

Underfloor Heating System

Freezer underfloor heating system with copper piping, expansion tank, manifold, and circulation pump — preventing frost heave in the freezer slab and protecting long-term structural integrity.

DCW completed food processing facility with high-speed roll-up door
Food Processing

Food Processing Facility

Completed food processing facility with high-speed roll-up door, processing equipment integration, and full insulated wall construction.

DCW crew working at height during large facility refrigeration buildout
Large Facility Build

High-Ceiling Buildout

Large facility buildout with crews working at height on overhead refrigeration installation, mezzanine framing, and high-clearance mechanical systems.

DCW installed commercial refrigeration condensing units mounted on wall
Commercial Refrigeration

Refrigeration Equipment Installation

Commercial refrigeration condensing units cleanly installed and configured with proper line sets, electrical conduit, and service clearance.

DCW large walk-in cooler under construction with finished insulated metal panel walls
Large-Scale Build

Large Walk-In Cooler Construction

Large-scale walk-in cooler construction with finished insulated metal panel walls, prepared slab, and structural framing — built to commercial-grade specifications.

The DCW difference

Why GCs and owners choose DCW.

When you're putting up a $500K, $1M, or $2M+ refrigerated facility, you need a refrigeration partner who knows what they're doing — and shows up when they say they will.

1

Dual-licensed: B + C-38

One of the few contractors in California holding both a B (General Building) and C-38 (Refrigeration) license under the same number. One contract covers your entire cold storage project — shell, panels, refrigeration, and commissioning.

2

We self-perform the cold-side work

IMP installation, underfloor heat, refrigeration piping, glycol systems, door installation, commissioning — all by our own crews, not subbed out to whoever's cheap that week. That's what controls schedule, quality, and accountability on a cold storage build.

3

Specialty capabilities most contractors won't touch

From custom wine storage and barrel rooms to Refrigerated Sea Water systems for commercial fishing vessels, DCW handles specialty cold storage scopes most contractors aren't equipped for. If it needs to be cold, we know how to build it.

4

Flexible panel sourcing

DCW works with a range of established insulated metal panel suppliers to match the right panel to your project's specifications, budget, and schedule. No supplier lock-in. Just the right fit for the job.

5

Local Ventura County contractor

Based in Ojai. We know the local building departments, permit processes, and jobsite conditions across Ventura, Santa Barbara, and the Santa Clarita Valley. No travel markups, faster response, accountable to the community we work in.

6

Scaled with trusted lead crews

For larger projects, DCW partners with trusted lead crews and trade partners we've worked with before. You get the same accountability and quality control as a small job — just scaled up to handle whatever scope comes in.

DCW crews and lift equipment working on large commercial facility buildout
In the field

Built at scale. Built by our crews.

From multi-lift jobsites to high-ceiling production facilities, DCW handles the cold-side work at any scale — with the equipment, crews, and coordination to deliver complex builds on schedule.

Markets served

Built for facilities that can't fail.

DCW serves clients across food and beverage production, cold storage, and industrial sectors throughout Ventura, Santa Barbara, and Los Angeles counties.

F

Food & Beverage Processors

Food processing facilities, co-packers, distribution centers, and beverage manufacturers requiring purpose-built refrigeration infrastructure.

B

Breweries & Wineries

Fermentation cooling, glycol systems, cold rooms, and process refrigeration for craft breweries, production wineries, and beverage brands.

W

Wine Storage & Cellaring

Custom climate-controlled wine storage facilities, barrel rooms, and long-term cellaring for wineries, distributors, restaurants, and private collectors.

C

Cold Storage & Warehouses

Walk-in cooler and freezer buildouts, multi-temperature warehouse construction, and conversion of dry space to refrigerated storage.

M

Commercial Fishing Vessels

Custom Refrigerated Sea Water (RSW) systems engineered for commercial fishing boats — built to fit the hold, the catch, and the realities of life at sea.

G

Facility Owners & Developers

As a dual-licensed B + C-38 contractor, DCW serves as the prime contractor on cold storage projects — single contract, single point of accountability from groundbreaking through commissioning.

About DCW

A contractor built to build cold storage.

DCW Refrigeration Services is a Ventura County-based, dual-licensed contractor specializing in cold storage construction. We hold both a California General Building Contractor license (B) and a Refrigeration Contractor license (C-38) under the same license number — #1052027 — giving our clients true single-source design-build capability on complete cold storage projects.

What sets DCW apart is that we self-perform the cold-side work. IMP installation, underfloor heat, refrigeration system piping, glycol systems, door installation, and commissioning are all handled by our own crews. Concrete work, structural engineering, and stamped permit drawings are coordinated through trusted engineering and trade partners we've worked with for years.

Based in Ojai, we serve Ventura County, Santa Barbara County, and the greater Los Angeles market — with a particular focus on the food and beverage production corridor stretching from Oxnard through the Santa Clarita Valley.

Headquartered in Ojai, CA
General Contractor + Refrigeration Contractor.
Classifications
B · C-38
License No.
#1052027
Get in touch

Let's build something cold.

Tell us about your project. Whether you're a facility owner planning a new cold storage build, a developer scoping a refrigerated warehouse, or a general contractor looking for a refrigeration sub, we'd like to talk.

Call
(805) 620-2110
Email
info@dcwrefrigeration.com
Service Area
Ventura · Santa Barbara · Los Angeles Counties
License
CA B + C-38 · #1052027

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