Licensed Plumbers in Riverside, California
Updated November 1, 2026 from CSLB's public license file · C-36 Plumbing Contractor
- 217licensed plumbers
- 207active (Clear)
- 4.6%with a suspension
- 44.2%workers' comp exempt
- 11.8 yrsmedian time licensed
- 55.8%corp / LLC / partnership (44.2% sole owner)
- 13new in the last 12 months
- —change tracking began November 1, 2026
There are 217 plumbers based in Riverside in CSLB's current file. 207 (95.4%) have a Clear status as of November 1, 2026.
The share with a suspension (4.6%) is close to the Riverside County rate for the same license (4.3%). 44.2% report a workers' comp exemption, 7 points lower than the statewide figure for plumbers (51.2%), so many of these businesses say they have no employees.
Experience varies: 57.1% have been licensed 10+ years and 13 are new this year (median 11.8 years, vs 13.4 statewide).
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 Riverside
- Find the business in the list below, or search all 217 Riverside listings, and open its profile. You want a Clear status and the C-36 classification (a B license can also cover it as part of a multi-trade job).
- Before any money changes hands, verify the license on CSLB's own lookup. Our data comes from CSLB's weekly file, so a very recent change may not show here yet.
- 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 217 plumbers in Riverside
Riverside 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heinl Plumbing | 210902 | Clear | 64 | Insured | On file |
| First Choice Plumbing Heating & Air Conditioning INC | 260795 | Clear | 56 | Insured | On file |
| Schones Gary F | 298135 | Clear | 52 | Exempt | On file |
| Astro Plumbing | 307090 | Clear | 51 | Insured | On file |
| S & P Plumbing INC | 323555 | Clear | 50 | Insured | On file |
| Green Dale Plumbing | 350181 | Clear | 48 | Exempt | On file |
| Glen Avon Plumbing | 384674 | Clear | 47 | Exempt | On file |
| A & A Plumbing and Rooter Service | 406229 | Clear | 45 | Insured | On file |
| Ike's Plumbing Service | 415530 | Clear | 44 | Exempt | On file |
| Montano David | 419088 | Clear | 44 | Exempt | On file |
| Craig Mechanical INC | 451426 | Clear | 42 | Insured | On file |
| Good News Plumbing INC | 454467 | Clear | 42 | Insured | On file |
| Emery and Son Plumbing | 461249 | Clear | 42 | Insured | On file |
| Ramsey Backflow & Plumbing | 482694 | Clear | 41 | Insured | On file |
| Liston Jim | 514452 | Clear | 39 | Insured | On file |
| Tonkin Plumbing INC | 519138 | Clear | 39 | Insured | On file |
| Hasco Heating Airconditioning Service Company INC | 519360 | Clear | 39 | Insured | On file |
| Green Systems | 522928 | Clear | 38 | Insured | On file |
| Drain Masters Plumbing/Sewer | 531368 | Clear | 38 | Exempt | On file |
| S G R INC | 568794 | Clear | 37 | Insured | On file |
| M & S Equipment INC | 576370 | Clear | 37 | Insured | On file |
| Christian John Plumbing | 601824 | Clear | 36 | Exempt | On file |
| Sitton Robert F | 607054 | Clear | 35 | Exempt | On file |
| Anderson Plumbing | 625340 | Clear | 35 | Exempt | On file |
| Davis and Sons Plumbing | 628608 | Clear | 35 | Exempt | On file |
| Julios Economy Plumbing INC | 631945 | Clear | 35 | Insured | On file |
| Lozano Andrew | 632969 | Clear | 34 | Exempt | On file |
| Ray's Leak Detection & Repair | 660333 | Clear | 33 | Insured | On file |
| E R Block Plumbing | 675567 | Clear | 33 | Insured | On file |
| Wrench Re-Pipe | 677057 | Clear | 33 | Exempt | On file |
| Bardere Eric Plumbing Services | 684977 | Clear | 32 | Exempt | On file |
| Exact Leak Detection INC | 685133 | Clear | 32 | Insured | On file |
| Pronto! Plumbing & Rooter | 699648 | Clear | 31 | Exempt | On file |
| Precision Pool Plumbing | 701233 | Clear | 31 | Insured | On file |
| M B Plumbing Air Conditioning & Heating INC | 713817 | Clear | 31 | Insured | On file |
| Beach City Construction | 716323 | Clear | 30 | Exempt | On file |
| Buccaneer Builders | 718006 | Clear | 30 | Exempt | On file |
| Murphys Plumbing & Rooter | 718303 | Clear | 30 | Insured | On file |
| M S B Construction | 746882 | Clear | 28 | Insured | On file |
| Nir Plumbing INC | 757144 | Clear | 27 | Insured | On file |
| Premier Plumbing Company | 756900 | Clear | 27 | Insured | On file |
| Sullivan Plumbing | 758045 | Clear | 27 | Insured | On file |
| Aqua Backflow and Chlorination INC | 768262 | Clear | 27 | Insured | On file |
| Plumbing Dynamics INC | 769492 | Clear | 27 | Insured | On file |
| Evergreen Environment INC | 810462 | Clear | 24 | Insured | On file |
| Pacific Production Plumbing | 810290 | Clear | 24 | Insured | On file |
| H S Q Plumbing INC | 814039 | Clear | 24 | Insured | On file |
| Rooter Alert | 815612 | Clear | 23 | Insured | On file |
| Diamond House Plumbing | 830356 | Clear | 22 | Insured | On file |
| Fuentes Plumbing & Welding | 834469 | Clear | 22 | Insured | On file |
See all 217 plumbers in Riverside
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 Riverside?
CSLB's current public file lists 217 plumbers with a Riverside mailing address. 207 have a Clear status, and 88.9% 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?
Look for C-36 on the license. 217 businesses in Riverside 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 plumber's workers' comp?
Open the contractor's profile here to see the workers' comp type and insurer from CSLB's file. In Riverside, 53.5% of plumbers list a policy, 44.2% claim an exemption and 2.3% 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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