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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

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  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 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.

Licensed plumbers in Palm Desert
Business nameLicense #StatusYearsWorkers' compBond
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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