Licensed Plumbers in Palm Desert, California
Updated November 1, 2026 from CSLB's public license file · C-36 Plumbing Contractor
- 52licensed plumbers
- 51active (Clear)
- 1.9%with a suspension
- 30.8%workers' comp exempt
- 17.4 yrsmedian time licensed
- 71.2%corp / LLC / partnership (28.8% sole owner)
- 3new in the last 12 months
- —change tracking began November 1, 2026
Palm Desert is home to 52 plumbers in CSLB's license file, ranking #9 of 17 Riverside County cities for this trade. 98.1% are Clear.
30.8% report a workers' comp exemption, 20.4 points lower than the statewide figure for plumbers (51.2%), so many of these businesses say they have no employees. The share with a suspension, 1.9%, is 2.4 points lower than the Riverside County rate for the same license (4.3%).
3 of these licenses are less than a year old, while 71.2% have been held for 10 years or more. The median is 17.4 years.
In California this work generally calls for the C-36 Plumbing Contractor license (or a B license when it is part of a larger multi-trade job). See the C-36 Plumbing Contractor guide for what the license covers.
How to check a plumber's license in Palm Desert
- Open the plumber's profile from the table below (or search Palm Desert listings by name). Check that C-36 appears among its classifications and that the primary status reads Clear. What C-36 covers.
- Re-check the same number on CSLB's Instant License Check the day you sign; our copy is refreshed weekly and 1.9% of Palm Desert listings here already show a suspension.
- Get the bid and contract in writing with the license number on it. If the job tops $1,000 in labor and materials, a licensed plumber is required by law. See the $1,000 rule.
50 of 52 plumbers in Palm Desert
Palm Desert plumbers 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.
| Business name | License # | Status | Years | Workers' comp | Bond |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garcia Joe C | 335702 | Clear | 49 | Insured | On file |
| Gene Phillips Plumbing A | 411829 | Clear | 45 | Exempt | On file |
| So Cal General Building INC | 419960 | Clear | 44 | Insured | On file |
| D G H Development Corporation | 480121 | Clear | 41 | Exempt | On file |
| Esser Air Conditioning | 489046 | Clear | 40 | Insured | On file |
| Anderson Pete A Plumbing | 490807 | Clear | 40 | Exempt | On file |
| Ghukassian Hovik | 496424 | Clear | 40 | Exempt | On file |
| All Pro Plumbing and Drain Service | 524160 | Clear | 38 | Exempt | On file |
| American Leak Detection INC | 527380 | Clear | 38 | Insured | On file |
| Sipovac Construction INC | 581636 | Clear | 36 | Insured | On file |
| Sos Plumbing INC | 620346 | Clear | 35 | Exempt | On file |
| Clarke Wes Plumbing INC | 650999 | Clear | 34 | Insured | On file |
| Randal's Plumbing A California Corporation | 687978 | Clear | 32 | Insured | On file |
| Sandpiper Plumbing | 759456 | Clear | 27 | Exempt | On file |
| Accurate One Construction | 770913 | Clear | 27 | Insured | On file |
| All Desert Plumbing Heating and Air Conditioning LLC | 811885 | Clear | 24 | Insured | On file |
| Prec H & A INC | 818759 | Clear | 23 | Insured | On file |
| Desert Oasis Air Conditioning Plumbing and Heating INC | 855144 | Clear | 21 | Insured | On file |
| Best Tec | 880102 | Clear | 20 | Insured | On file |
| Superior Service & Sales | 880482 | Clear | 20 | Exempt | On file |
| Drain Works | 884027 | Clear | 20 | Exempt | On file |
| Ben the Plumber INC | 917314 | Clear | 18 | Insured | On file |
| Dave Williams Plumbing & Electrical INC | 924755 | Clear | 18 | Insured | On file |
| Mr Rooter Plumbing | 928636 | Clear | 17 | Insured | On file |
| Tommy Rooter Plumbing INC | 930133 | Clear | 17 | Insured | On file |
| State Wide Plumbing | 936147 | Clear | 17 | Insured | On file |
| Airflo Air Conditioning LLC | 973347 | Clear | 14 | Insured | On file |
| Apple J Plumbing INC | 981810 | Clear | 13 | Insured | On file |
| Valley Pipeline Services INC | 988742 | Clear | 12 | Insured | On file |
| Desert Elite Electric & Construction INC | 1000013 | Clear | 11 | Insured | On file |
| Modern Misting Systems INC | 1000361 | Clear | 11 | Insured | On file |
| Wilson Chris Plumbing | 1004091 | Clear | 11 | Insured | On file |
| Champion HVAC | 1013139 | Clear | 10 | Insured | On file |
| Desert Rooter Plumbing | 1013111 | Clear | 10 | Exempt | On file |
| P B Mechanical Air Services | 1016941 | Clear | 10 | Insured | On file |
| Martinez Tomas | 1020592 | Clear | 10 | Exempt | On file |
| Grant Air Conditioning | 1030567 | Clear | 9 | Insured | On file |
| USA Drain and Plumbing Works INC | 1039357 | Clear | 8 | Insured | On file |
| Johnson Mechanical | 1040105 | Clear | 8 | Insured | On file |
| Righty Roo Plumbing INC | 1041412 | Clear | 8 | Insured | On file |
| Hydrotech LLC | 1058442 | Clear | 7 | Exempt | On file |
| Urban Worx Construction INC | 1066712 | Clear | 6 | Insured | On file |
| Service Pros Air Conditioning and Plumbing | 1070586 | Clear | 6 | Insured | On file |
| All Seasons Air Conditioning Plumbing and Heating | 1082238 | Clear | 5 | Insured | On file |
| Moscrop Brett | 1084388 | Clear | 4 | Insured | On file |
| Stardust Construction INC | 1093636 | Clear | 4 | Insured | On file |
| Rr Plumbing INC | 1110052 | Clear | 3 | Exempt | On file |
| Advanced Mep Systems INC | 1125483 | Clear | 2 | Insured | On file |
| Alpha Plumbing INC | 1155643 | Clear | <1 | Exempt | On file |
| Desert Storm Plumbing | 1156681 | Clear | <1 | Exempt | On file |
See all 52 plumbers in Palm Desert
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 plumbers are in Palm Desert?
CSLB's current public file lists 52 plumbers with a Palm Desert mailing address. 51 have a Clear status, and 92.3% show no issues at all in the file (no suspension, no pending action, bond on file, not near expiration).
What license does a plumber need in California?
In California this work generally calls for the C-36 Plumbing Contractor license (or a B license when it is part of a larger multi-trade job). Any job of $1,000 or more in labor and materials needs a licensed contractor. Read our guide to the $1,000 rule.
How do I check a plumber's workers' comp?
Each profile shows the workers' comp type, insurer and policy dates from CSLB's file. Among Palm Desert plumbers, 30.8% are exempt (no employees), 69.2% insured and 0% without current coverage. Verify a policy with CSLB's insurer search (step by step).
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