Concrete contractors in Palm Desert by the numbers
Palm Desert is home to 12 licensed concrete contractors (C-8, CSLB September 2026), about 2% of the 636 contractor licenses based here.
Nearby in Riverside County: Riverside (78), Menifee (30), Perris (27), Moreno Valley (27).
75% of Palm Desert's C-8 licensees hold more than one classification — most often B General Building Contractor (42%), A General Engineering Contractor (33%). Extra classifications can change how carriers rate your general liability and workers' comp, so list every license class when you quote.
Business structure: 25% sole owners, 75% corporations, 0% LLCs; median time licensed 24.9 years.
What carriers look at
For concrete contractors, underwriters focus first on: back, crush and lifting injuries from forms, rebar and wet concrete; and cracked or failed flatwork leading to completed-operations claims. See the full coverage guide for concrete contractors for limits, endorsements and workers' comp rules.
Get a quote
Asena Capital Insurance Services compares multiple markets for Palm Desert contractors and requests additional insured endorsements for you when a contract calls for them. Call (858) 925-9555 or request a quote — only your name, phone and email are required. CA License #6008596.
Frequently asked questions
How many licensed concrete contractors are in Palm Desert?
12 active C-8 licenses have a business address in Palm Desert (CSLB, September 2026); 100% carry workers' comp and 0% are filed exempt.
Do C-8 concrete contractors need workers' comp with no employees?
Yes. Since January 1, 2023, CSLB requires a workers' comp policy on file for every active C-8 license, regardless of employees. The exemption is no longer available for this classification.