Licensed Plumbers in Chico, California
Updated November 1, 2026 from CSLB's public license file · C-36 Plumbing Contractor
- 51licensed plumbers
- 48active (Clear)
- 5.9%with a suspension
- 41.2%workers' comp exempt
- 14.8 yrsmedian time licensed
- 45.1%corp / LLC / partnership (54.9% sole owner)
- 1new in the last 12 months
- —change tracking began November 1, 2026
Chico is home to 51 plumbers in CSLB's license file, the most in Butte County. 94.1% are Clear.
41.2% report a workers' comp exemption, 10 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 (5.9%) is close to the Butte County rate for the same license (5.9%).
The median plumber here has held a license for 14.8 years (more than the statewide median of 13.4), and 1 license was 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 Chico
- Open the plumber's profile from the table below (or search Chico listings by name). Check that C-36 appears among its classifications and that the primary status reads Clear. What C-36 covers.
- Confirm it live with CSLB's Instant License Check. Statuses change between our weekly refreshes, especially workers' comp and bond suspensions.
- 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 51 plumbers in Chico
Chico 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Experts In Your Home | 143778 | Clear | 72 | Insured | On file |
| Imes Plumbing | 350051 | Clear | 48 | Insured | On file |
| Eagle Plumbing | 375870 | Clear | 47 | Exempt | On file |
| Moe's Plumbing | 421596 | Clear | 44 | Insured | On file |
| Slater & Son | 453735 | Clear | 42 | Insured | On file |
| Knight Building Corporation | 510305 | Clear | 39 | Insured | On file |
| Royal Aire INC | 510286 | Clear | 39 | Insured | On file |
| Fischer's Plumbing Repair Service | 599188 | Clear | 36 | Exempt | On file |
| Tamietta Paul | 601938 | Clear | 36 | Exempt | On file |
| O'bannon James Earl | 612230 | Clear | 35 | Insured | On file |
| Able Plumbing and Electrical | 627760 | Clear | 35 | Insured | On file |
| North State Plumbing INC | 653488 | Clear | 34 | Insured | On file |
| Conrads Plumbing | 670692 | Clear | 33 | Exempt | On file |
| Thrifty Rooter Service & Plumbing CO | 712800 | Clear | 31 | Insured | On file |
| Watkins Plumbing INC | 727962 | Clear | 30 | Insured | On file |
| United Plumbing | 746814 | Clear | 28 | Exempt | On file |
| Cummings Company INC | 748612 | Clear | 28 | Exempt | On file |
| Earl's Performance Plumbing | 772565 | Clear | 26 | Insured | On file |
| Hydrotec Solutions INC | 857681 | Clear | 21 | Insured | On file |
| Randys Plumbing | 865151 | Clear | 21 | Insured | On file |
| West Coast Plumbing | 865644 | Clear | 21 | Exempt | On file |
| Pioneer Engineering & Construction | 900223 | Clear | 19 | Insured | On file |
| Culligan of Chico | 918861 | Clear | 18 | Insured | On file |
| Blue Haven Pools | 934975 | Clear | 17 | Insured | On file |
| Pipeline Plumbing | 969226 | Clear | 14 | Insured | On file |
| H D P Plumbing INC | 982462 | Clear | 13 | Exempt | On file |
| Accurate Plumbing | 983799 | Clear | 13 | Insured | On file |
| Affordable Plumbing | 984438 | Clear | 13 | Exempt | On file |
| Chico Plumbing Solutions | 997282 | Clear | 12 | Insured | On file |
| Above All Plumbing and Drains | 1026656 | Clear | 9 | Exempt | On file |
| Repairpro | 1035470 | Clear | 8 | Insured | On file |
| Attaboy Plumbing | 1036199 | Clear | 8 | Insured | On file |
| Absolute Best Plumbing | 1043926 | Clear | 8 | Insured | On file |
| Kryptonite Metal Works | 1047530 | Clear | 7 | Insured | On file |
| Bill Biggs Plumbing | 1052985 | Clear | 7 | Insured | On file |
| Flowtec Plumbing Service | 1055207 | Clear | 7 | Exempt | On file |
| Roan Jason | 1067530 | Clear | 6 | Exempt | On file |
| Bob's Plumbing CO | 1071970 | Clear | 5 | Exempt | On file |
| Mr Rooter Plumbing of Northern California | 1075988 | Clear | 5 | Insured | On file |
| Atlas Plumbing and Mechanical | 1085681 | Clear | 4 | Insured | On file |
| J Z Plumbing | 1094640 | Clear | 4 | Exempt | On file |
| Covello Plumbing | 1104829 | Clear | 3 | Insured | On file |
| Graham Backflow Services | 1108196 | Clear | 3 | Insured | On file |
| Cummings Company Plumbing | 1136283 | Clear | 1 | Exempt | On file |
| Hot2o Company | 1140709 | Clear | 1 | Insured | On file |
| Acr Plumbing Solutions | 1142227 | Clear | 1 | Exempt | On file |
| Silver Plumbing CO | 1141923 | Clear | 1 | Exempt | On file |
| Keystone Plumbing & Gas INC | 1162292 | Clear | <1 | Exempt | On file |
| K P Design & Construction INC | 929906 | Susp: disciplinary bond | 17 | Exempt | On file |
| Butte County Plumbing Service | 1045712 | Susp: contractor's bond | 8 | 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 plumbers are in Chico?
CSLB's current public file lists 51 plumbers with a Chico mailing address. 48 have a Clear status, and 88.2% 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 Butte County, 94.1% of Chico'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 Chico plumbers, 41.2% are exempt (no employees), 58.8% insured and 0% without current coverage. Verify a policy with CSLB's insurer search (step by step).
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