Licensed Plumbers in Bakersfield, California
Updated November 1, 2026 from CSLB's public license file · C-36 Plumbing Contractor
- 187licensed plumbers
- 182active (Clear)
- 2.7%with a suspension
- 44.4%workers' comp exempt
- 13.3 yrsmedian time licensed
- 55.1%corp / LLC / partnership (44.9% sole owner)
- 10new in the last 12 months
- —change tracking began November 1, 2026
Bakersfield is home to 187 plumbers in CSLB's license file, the most in Kern County. 97.3% are Clear.
44.4% report a workers' comp exemption, 6.8 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 (2.7%) is close to the Kern County rate for the same license (1.9%).
The median plumber here has held a license for 13.3 years (less than the statewide median of 13.4), and 10 licenses were issued in the last 12 months.
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 Bakersfield
- Look the company up by name or license number (search Bakersfield). On the profile, confirm three things: Clear status, the C-36 license for this kind of work, and a contractor's bond on file.
- Re-check the same number on CSLB's Instant License Check the day you sign; our copy is refreshed weekly and 2.7% of Bakersfield listings here already show a suspension.
- 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.
50 of 187 plumbers in Bakersfield
Bakersfield 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bics George A Plumbing INC | 252050 | Clear | 58 | Insured | On file |
| Oasis Air Conditioning INC | 297547 | Clear | 52 | Insured | On file |
| Winter Jack | 306089 | Clear | 51 | Insured | On file |
| Lesnak Edward Greg | 375495 | Clear | 47 | Exempt | On file |
| Bakersfield Plumbing CO INC | 383310 | Clear | 47 | Insured | On file |
| Backyard and Home Construction | 402954 | Clear | 45 | Exempt | On file |
| Callahan Pat Ceramic Tile | 430037 | Clear | 44 | Exempt | On file |
| Stockdale Aire INC | 442257 | Clear | 43 | Insured | On file |
| Mc Kenney's Air Conditioning INC | 447218 | Clear | 43 | Insured | On file |
| Adavco INC | 448870 | Clear | 43 | Exempt | On file |
| Binns J Noble Plumbing Company INC | 481544 | Clear | 41 | Insured | On file |
| Lambert's Plumbing Service | 508909 | Clear | 39 | Exempt | On file |
| Hall Brian Electric and Construction | 548907 | Clear | 38 | Exempt | On file |
| Stewart Brian Plumbing | 561618 | Clear | 37 | Exempt | On file |
| Sunset Mechanical & Construction INC | 589517 | Clear | 36 | Insured | On file |
| Lb Gonzales INC | 601655 | Clear | 36 | Exempt | On file |
| Stan's Discount Rooter and Plumbing Repair INC | 615735 | Clear | 35 | Insured | On file |
| Advanced Plumbing Service | 648096 | Clear | 34 | Insured | On file |
| Serda's Plumbing INC | 645770 | Clear | 34 | Insured | On file |
| Todd's Plumbing Service INC | 662781 | Clear | 33 | Insured | On file |
| Hall Electric | 674119 | Clear | 33 | Insured | On file |
| Golden Quality Plumbing | 676324 | Clear | 33 | Exempt | On file |
| Hector's Plumbing INC | 679994 | Clear | 33 | Insured | On file |
| Theoram Construction and Development | 679218 | Clear | 33 | Exempt | On file |
| C Martinez Concrete Construction | 689005 | Clear | 32 | Insured | On file |
| Cotton W R Plumbing | 688527 | Clear | 32 | Exempt | On file |
| James Ron Plumbing | 694617 | Clear | 32 | Insured | On file |
| S & P Mechanical INC | 701107 | Clear | 31 | Exempt | On file |
| J & E Construction CO. | 702684 | Clear | 31 | Exempt | On file |
| Water Heater Pro of Bakersfield | 718654 | Clear | 30 | Insured | On file |
| Slater Plumbing & Mechanical INC | 744325 | Clear | 28 | Insured | On file |
| Andco Plumbing Services | 760311 | Clear | 27 | Exempt | On file |
| Wiseman Plumbing | 762474 | Clear | 27 | Exempt | On file |
| Prime Mechanical & Engineering | 788484 | Clear | 25 | Insured | On file |
| Clog's Plus Plumbing Company | 789566 | Clear | 25 | Exempt | On file |
| Hps Plumbing Services | 793014 | Clear | 25 | Insured | On file |
| Graham Scott T | 796933 | Clear | 25 | Exempt | On file |
| Olague John Plumbing | 801306 | Clear | 24 | Insured | On file |
| CO-Opp Plumbing | 813231 | Clear | 24 | Insured | On file |
| Allmon Construction & Plumbing | 819871 | Clear | 23 | Exempt | On file |
| Pro Rooter & Septic | 824658 | Clear | 23 | Insured | On file |
| America's Best Plumbing | 841235 | Clear | 22 | Insured | On file |
| Midstate Sheetmetal INC | 840189 | Clear | 22 | Insured | On file |
| The Plumbing Doctor | 840190 | Clear | 22 | Insured | On file |
| Trademark Construction Services INC | 843487 | Clear | 22 | Exempt | On file |
| Hometown Plumbing Sewer & Drain INC | 850879 | Clear | 21 | Insured | On file |
| Drain Pro Rooter & Septic INC | 852475 | Clear | 21 | Insured | On file |
| P I E Con | 851921 | Clear | 21 | Exempt | On file |
| Salmerons Plumbing Company | 853466 | Clear | 21 | Exempt | On file |
| Alpha Plumbing | 856623 | Clear | 21 | Exempt | On file |
See all 187 plumbers in Bakersfield
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 Bakersfield?
CSLB's current public file lists 187 plumbers with a Bakersfield mailing address. 182 have a Clear status, and 86.1% 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?
CSLB issues the C-36 Plumbing Contractor classification for this work. In Kern County, 97.3% of Bakersfield's holders are Clear right now. The license requirement starts at $1,000 per job (the minor-work 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 Bakersfield plumbers, 44.4% are exempt (no employees), 54.5% insured and 1.1% without current coverage. Verify a policy with CSLB's insurer search (step by step).
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