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Licensed General Contractors in Joshua Tree, California

Updated November 1, 2026 from CSLB's public license file · B General Building Contractor

  • 26licensed general contractors
  • 25active (Clear)
  • 3.8%with a suspension
  • 88.5%workers' comp exempt
  • 21.6 yrsmedian time licensed
  • 11.5%corp / LLC / partnership (88.5% sole owner)
  • 1new in the last 12 months
  • —change tracking began November 1, 2026

Joshua Tree is home to 26 general contractors in CSLB's license file, ranking #29 of 33 San Bernardino County cities for this trade. 96.2% are Clear.

The share with a suspension, 3.8%, is 1.4 points lower than the San Bernardino County rate for the same license (5.2%). 88.5% report a workers' comp exemption, 30.8 points higher than the statewide figure for general contractors (57.7%), so many of these businesses say they have no employees.

The median general contractor here has held a license for 21.6 years (more than the statewide median of 15.3), and 1 license was issued in the last 12 months.

General contractors hold CSLB's B (General Building Contractor) license, which covers projects that combine two or more unrelated trades. See the B General Building Contractor guide for what the license covers.

How to check a general contractor's license in Joshua Tree

  1. Find the business in the list below, or search all 26 Joshua Tree listings, and open its profile. You want a Clear status and the B classification (a B license can also cover it as part of a multi-trade job).
  2. Re-check the same number on CSLB's Instant License Check the day you sign; our copy is refreshed weekly and 3.8% of Joshua Tree listings here already show a suspension.
  3. Match the license holder's name to the name on the written contract and the person you meet. Since 88.5% of Joshua Tree general contractors claim a workers' comp exemption, ask who will actually do the work. Hiring checklist.

All 26 general contractors in Joshua Tree

Joshua Tree general contractors sorted with Clear licenses first, then by years licensed. Badges reflect CSLB's file dated November 1, 2026, not a rating of anyone's work.

Licensed general contractors in Joshua Tree
Business nameLicense #StatusYearsWorkers' compBond
Meade Greg J General Contractor 426467 Clear 44 Exempt On file
Judy & Dave 532785 Clear 38 Exempt On file
Lough Construction 536931 Clear 38 Insured On file
Buckley Douglas A 629552 Clear 35 Exempt On file
Dauphin Construction 720068 Clear 30 Insured On file
Beard Construction 772891 Clear 26 Exempt On file
Idh INC 821671 Clear 23 Exempt On file
Iben Construction 839421 Clear 22 Exempt On file
Lenton Michael Construction 845345 Clear 22 Exempt On file
McGowen Michael C Construction 843885 Clear 22 Exempt On file
J L C Construction & Electrical Services 856762 Clear 21 Exempt On file
Savage Michael Construction 855678 Clear 21 Exempt On file
Strongarm Construction 857445 Clear 21 Exempt On file
Suarez Edward Daniel 861724 Clear 21 Exempt On file
I H H Construction 873482 Clear 20 Exempt On file
Rodger Duffie Construction 896651 Clear 19 Exempt On file
E & A Construction 902598 Clear 19 Exempt On file
Wilson Michael 905557 Clear 19 Insured On file
J.s.c. 939634 Clear 17 Exempt On file
Coast Management Construction 1031977 Clear 9 Exempt On file
Sterling Reid Knuth Construction 1043352 Clear 8 Exempt On file
Creative Desert Construction 1083144 Clear 5 Exempt On file
Holmes Nicholas 1131204 Clear 1 Exempt On file
Steve O's Remodeling INC 1145059 Clear 1 Exempt On file
Harris Talsky Construction 1153425 Clear <1 Exempt On file
Keizer Construction 791652 Susp: contractor's bond 25 Exempt On file

Source: CSLB public data · Updated November 1, 2026 Status can change at any time. Verify on CSLB's Instant License Check.

Frequently asked questions

How many licensed general contractors are in Joshua Tree?

CSLB's current public file lists 26 general contractors with a Joshua Tree mailing address. 25 have a Clear status, and 96.2% show no issues at all in the file (no suspension, no pending action, bond on file, not near expiration).

What license does a general contractor need in California?

CSLB issues the B General Building Contractor classification for this work. In San Bernardino County, 96.2% of Joshua Tree's holders are Clear right now. The license requirement starts at $1,000 per job (the minor-work rule).

How do I check a general contractor's workers' comp?

Open the contractor's profile here to see the workers' comp type and insurer from CSLB's file. In Joshua Tree, 11.5% of general contractors list a policy, 88.5% claim an exemption and 0% show no current coverage. Confirm the policy with CSLB's workers' comp search before work starts. How to check workers' comp.

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