Licensed Tile Contractors in Santa Barbara, California
Updated November 1, 2026 from CSLB's public license file · C-54 Ceramic and Mosaic Tile Contractor
- 40licensed tile contractors
- 36active (Clear)
- 10%with a suspension
- 32.5%workers' comp exempt
- 21 yrsmedian time licensed
- 40%corp / LLC / partnership (60% sole owner)
- 2new in the last 12 months
- —change tracking began November 1, 2026
Santa Barbara is home to 40 tile contractors in CSLB's license file, ranking #1 of 2 Santa Barbara County cities for this trade. 90% are Clear.
The share with a suspension, 10%, is 1.3 points higher than the Santa Barbara County rate for the same license (8.7%). 32.5% report a workers' comp exemption, 21.1 points lower than the statewide figure for tile contractors (53.6%), so many of these businesses say they have no employees.
The median tile contractor here has held a license for 21 years (more than the statewide median of 16), and 2 licenses were issued in the last 12 months.
In California this work generally calls for the C-54 Ceramic and Mosaic Tile Contractor license (or a B license when it is part of a larger multi-trade job). See the C-54 Ceramic and Mosaic Tile Contractor guide for what the license covers.
How to check a tile contractor's license in Santa Barbara
- Find the business in the list below, or search all 40 Santa Barbara listings, and open its profile. You want a Clear status and the C-54 classification (a B license can also cover it as part of a multi-trade job).
- Before any money changes hands, verify the license on CSLB's own lookup. Our data comes from CSLB's weekly file, so a very recent change may not show here yet.
- Match the license holder's name to the name on the written contract and the person you meet. Ask for proof of workers' comp if anyone besides the owner will work on site. Hiring checklist.
All 40 tile contractors in Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara tile 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.
| Business name | License # | Status | Years | Workers' comp | Bond |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pyramid Tile Company | 173350 | Clear | 68 | Insured | On file |
| Menelli Tile & Design INC | 477031 | Clear | 41 | Insured | On file |
| Upton Construction INC | 511179 | Clear | 39 | Insured | On file |
| Greg's Tri-County Tile | 514159 | Clear | 39 | Exempt | On file |
| Ilenstine Tile INC | 538006 | Clear | 38 | Insured | On file |
| Cornejo - Construction Company | 556948 | Clear | 37 | Insured | On file |
| Markmiller Construction INC | 563329 | Clear | 37 | Exempt | On file |
| Kennedy Wm Patrick Tile | 598449 | Clear | 36 | Exempt | On file |
| Lloyd Pozzato Tile | 689401 | Clear | 32 | Insured | On file |
| F H Tile & Marble CO | 706986 | Clear | 31 | Exempt | On file |
| Ramirez Alfred Tile | 723180 | Clear | 30 | Insured | On file |
| Alvarez Jose | 740307 | Clear | 29 | Insured | On file |
| Alex's Tile Works INC | 745405 | Clear | 28 | Insured | On file |
| Armstrong Marble INC | 770429 | Clear | 27 | Insured | On file |
| Lee Eric R - Tile Installation | 803335 | Clear | 24 | Exempt | On file |
| Precision Tile & Design | 822362 | Clear | 23 | Insured | On file |
| Arriaga Tile and Marble | 850786 | Clear | 21 | Insured | On file |
| Quarry Resources of Santa Barbara | 850856 | Clear | 21 | Insured | On file |
| Rozhko Tile Granite & Marble INC | 855008 | Clear | 21 | Insured | On file |
| Andros Floor Design | 880206 | Clear | 20 | Insured | On file |
| Bernie's Marble | 885148 | Clear | 20 | None | On file |
| Ron's A - 1 Tile Service | 909900 | Clear | 18 | Exempt | On file |
| Solid Rock INC | 985228 | Clear | 13 | Insured | On file |
| Shoreline Tile | 999775 | Clear | 11 | Insured | On file |
| Rangel Antonio Quezada | 1035902 | Clear | 8 | Insured | On file |
| S W Construction | 1038441 | Clear | 8 | Insured | On file |
| Hd Tile & Stone | 1055932 | Clear | 7 | Insured | On file |
| Bash Tile | 1060648 | Clear | 6 | Insured | On file |
| 3d Builders | 1083627 | Clear | 5 | Exempt | On file |
| Burning Stone Construction INC | 1088733 | Clear | 4 | Insured | On file |
| Barreto's Tile Construction | 1112753 | Clear | 3 | Exempt | On file |
| Elias Tile | 1114034 | Clear | 2 | Exempt | On file |
| Jp Tile Sb | 1127296 | Clear | 2 | Insured | On file |
| Gazga Tile | 1137177 | Clear | 1 | Exempt | On file |
| Sb Tile Pro | 1150420 | Clear | <1 | Insured | On file |
| Build In Sd LLC | 1160738 | Clear | <1 | Exempt | On file |
| Reiter Edward Tile Granite and Marble | 765888 | Susp: workers' compensation | 27 | None | On file |
| Sol Stone and Tile | 960649 | Susp: family support order | 15 | Exempt | On file |
| Del Mar Tile | 1061256 | Susp: workers' compensation | 6 | None | On file |
| Alt Tile & Stone | 1130333 | Susp: contractor's bond | 1 | 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 tile contractors are in Santa Barbara?
CSLB's current public file lists 40 tile contractors with a Santa Barbara mailing address. 36 have a Clear status, and 80% show no issues at all in the file (no suspension, no pending action, bond on file, not near expiration).
What license does a tile contractor need in California?
CSLB issues the C-54 Ceramic and Mosaic Tile Contractor classification for this work. In Santa Barbara County, 90% of Santa Barbara's holders are Clear right now. The license requirement starts at $1,000 per job (the minor-work rule).
How do I check a tile contractor's workers' comp?
Open the contractor's profile here to see the workers' comp type and insurer from CSLB's file. In Santa Barbara, 60% of tile contractors list a policy, 32.5% claim an exemption and 7.5% 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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