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Licensed General Contractors in Indian Wells, California

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

  • 24licensed general contractors
  • 23active (Clear)
  • 4.2%with a suspension
  • 66.7%workers' comp exempt
  • 19.8 yrsmedian time licensed
  • 66.7%corp / LLC / partnership (33.3% sole owner)
  • 3new in the last 12 months
  • —change tracking began November 1, 2026

Indian Wells is home to 24 general contractors in CSLB's license file, ranking #34 of 37 Riverside County cities for this trade. 95.8% are Clear.

The share with a suspension (4.2%) is close to the Riverside County rate for the same license (4.8%). 66.7% report a workers' comp exemption, 9 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 19.8 years (more than the statewide median of 15.3), and 3 licenses were 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 Indian Wells

  1. Find the business in the list below, or search all 24 Indian Wells 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 4.2% of Indian Wells listings here already show a suspension.
  3. 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 general contractor is required by law. See the $1,000 rule.

All 24 general contractors in Indian Wells

Indian Wells 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 Indian Wells
Business nameLicense #StatusYearsWorkers' compBond
Waters William C 348795 Clear 48 Exempt On file
Jab Industries INC 390985 Clear 46 Insured On file
Young Sandra 433004 Clear 43 Exempt On file
Dial Max Construction 444665 Clear 43 Exempt On file
Richard Charles Hilliard 493470 Clear 40 Insured On file
Young Desmond Construction 624939 Clear 35 Exempt On file
Dolan J A General Contractor INC 645369 Clear 34 Exempt On file
Canavan Group the 748552 Clear 28 Exempt On file
Kitchens & Baths By Lynn INC 766508 Clear 27 Exempt On file
Technical Home Development INC 774073 Clear 26 Exempt On file
J M E Construction Services INC 792218 Clear 25 Exempt On file
Engstrom Construction INC 835648 Clear 22 Insured On file
Set Pacific Construction 940752 Clear 16 Exempt On file
Nigosian Michael 979516 Clear 13 Exempt On file
Wendtco INC 1000078 Clear 11 None On file
Stout Ross Architect INC 1040350 Clear 8 Exempt On file
W V INC 1080270 Clear 5 Exempt On file
McIntyre Homes INC 1088386 Clear 4 Exempt On file
Iw Design and Construction 1100193 Clear 3 Exempt On file
Hedberg Construction INC 1138333 Clear 1 Insured On file
Hillwood Landscaping LLC 1145873 Clear 1 Insured On file
Benton Development LLC 1156344 Clear <1 Exempt On file
Cornerstone Construction & Development INC 1159349 Clear <1 Insured On file
D C S Enterprises 963802 Susp: outstanding liability 15 Insured 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 Indian Wells?

CSLB's current public file lists 24 general contractors with a Indian Wells mailing address. 23 have a Clear status, and 91.7% 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?

Look for B on the license. 24 businesses in Indian Wells hold it. Small jobs under $1,000 with no permit and no employees are exempt; everything else needs a license (details).

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 Indian Wells, 29.2% of general contractors list a policy, 66.7% claim an exemption and 4.2% 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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