Licensed Tile Contractors in Palm Desert, California
Updated November 1, 2026 from CSLB's public license file · C-54 Ceramic and Mosaic Tile Contractor
- 22licensed tile contractors
- 20active (Clear)
- 9.1%with a suspension
- 40.9%workers' comp exempt
- 18.9 yrsmedian time licensed
- 54.5%corp / LLC / partnership (45.5% sole owner)
- 0new in the last 12 months
- —change tracking began November 1, 2026
Palm Desert is home to 22 tile contractors in CSLB's license file, ranking #11 of 12 Riverside County cities for this trade. 90.9% are Clear.
40.9% report a workers' comp exemption, 12.7 points lower than the statewide figure for tile contractors (53.6%), so many of these businesses say they have no employees. The share with a suspension, 9.1%, is 3.3 points higher than the Riverside County rate for the same license (5.8%).
The median tile contractor here has held a license for 18.9 years (more than the statewide median of 16), and 0 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 Palm Desert
- Look the company up by name or license number (search Palm Desert). On the profile, confirm three things: Clear status, the C-54 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 9.1% of Palm Desert 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.
All 22 tile contractors in Palm Desert
Palm Desert 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Del's Flooring Contractors INC | 486540 | Clear | 40 | Insured | On file |
| K D I Elements | 636495 | Clear | 34 | Insured | On file |
| Stonecrest Marble & Granite INC | 753804 | Clear | 28 | Insured | On file |
| Desert Springs Tile | 794849 | Clear | 25 | Exempt | On file |
| L & M Tile | 854204 | Clear | 21 | Insured | On file |
| Loutsenhizer Construction INC | 856947 | Clear | 21 | Insured | On file |
| Tile By Butch | 861735 | Clear | 21 | Exempt | On file |
| Top Stoneworks INC | 861117 | Clear | 21 | Insured | On file |
| G T Tile | 863082 | Clear | 21 | Exempt | On file |
| Total Tile INC | 902483 | Clear | 19 | Insured | On file |
| Distinctive Flooring | 913748 | Clear | 18 | Insured | On file |
| K G Construction | 932803 | Clear | 17 | Exempt | On file |
| M C Tile & Stone INC | 947068 | Clear | 16 | Insured | On file |
| D & R Flooring INC | 958271 | Clear | 15 | Insured | On file |
| California Crafted Construction | 1003986 | Clear | 11 | Insured | On file |
| Brewer Kyle | 1012828 | Clear | 10 | None | On file |
| Welsh Dennis Tile | 1025216 | Clear | 9 | Exempt | On file |
| West William | 1050998 | Clear | 7 | Exempt | On file |
| Cambron Victor | 1056308 | Clear | 7 | Exempt | On file |
| Absolute Stone Tile | 1066120 | Clear | 6 | Exempt | On file |
| Paul Williams Tile CO INC | 702831 | Susp: contractor's bond | 31 | Exempt | On file |
| Higuera Robert | 1005403 | Susp: contractor's bond | 11 | None | 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 Palm Desert?
CSLB's current public file lists 22 tile contractors with a Palm Desert mailing address. 20 have a Clear status, and 90.9% 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?
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). 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 tile contractor's workers' comp?
Each profile shows the workers' comp type, insurer and policy dates from CSLB's file. Among Palm Desert tile contractors, 40.9% are exempt (no employees), 50% insured and 9.1% without current coverage. Verify a policy with CSLB's insurer search (step by step).
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