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European Construction of Palm Desert holds California license 752885 (B General Building). The CSLB file dated Oct 29, 2026 lists it as active.1 It expires Apr 30, 2027.

Licensed 28 years, longer than 73% of 167 active Palm Desert general contractors.

Active

European Construction, Palm Desert

License
752885
Class
B General Building
Expires
Apr 30, 2027
Bond
$25,000
Workers' comp
Exempt

CSLB file dated Oct 29, 2026

From the CSLB file dated Oct 29, 2026. Not a consumer report; check the board before you hire.

What bond, insurance and workers' comp are on file?

Bond
$25,000Merchants Bonding Company (Mutual), from Mar 13, 2025, continuous
Liability insurance
Not in the CSLB fileCheck with the board
Workers' comp
Exemptfrom Mar 21, 2025

Who is on this license?

Qualifying partner
Thomas HartwigSince Aug 12, 1998
General partner
Peter W. HartwigSince Aug 12, 1998

What work does this license cover?

Issued Aug 12, 1998. Inactive Nov 25, 2011 to Apr 20, 2013.

The workers' comp exemption means the holder told the CSLB it has no employees. If a crew works on your job, ask for a workers' comp certificate.

Which other Palm Desert businesses hold B General Building?

General Contractors in Palm DesertCalifornia general contractors

What should you check before hiring?

What to ask before you hire

  1. Get the license number in writing. The name on the license should match the name on your contract and invoice.
  2. Check the class covers the job. A license for one trade doesn't cover another. California license classes
  3. Ask for a certificate of insurance sent to you by the insurance agent, not handed over by the contractor. How to read a COI
  4. Ask who will be on site. If a crew works on your property, ask for proof of workers' comp. An exemption on file means the contractor told the CSLB it has no employees.
  5. Put it in a written contract: license number, price, start date and payment schedule. Check the license again on the day you sign.

If the license is lapsed

  1. Don't sign or pay a deposit until the CSLB shows the license active again.
  2. Ask the contractor why. For a bond or insurance lapse, ask for proof that the new bond or policy was filed with the CSLB, then check again.
  3. If work has started, hold further payments, keep the contract, receipts and photos, and file a complaint with Contractors State License Board (CSLB).
  4. Check another contractor. California license lookup

Sources

  1. CSLB License Master (cslb.ca.gov, Oct 29, 2026)
  2. Contractors State License Board (CSLB)