Updated: May 28, 2026
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44701 SAN JOSE AVE, Palm Desert, CA, 92260
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Rice Construction
Serving clients in Palm Desert and the surrounding Coachella Valley for nearly four decades, Rice Construction specializes in residential and commercial building projects. With 38 years of industry experience, the company has handled a range of construction services tailored to the needs of both homeowners and business owners. Project types typically include ground-up builds, remodels, and additions that address both new construction and property improvements. Rice Construction focuses on working with property owners in local neighborhoods throughout Palm Desert and neighboring communities. Drawing on a longstanding presence in the region, the company’s primary services center on general construction, with expertise developed over years of adaptive work in the California desert climate.
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Rice Construction Contact Information
Phone Number: (760) 674-2432
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Address: 44701 SAN JOSE AVE, Palm Desert, CA 92260
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Rice Construction Palm Desert
Quality
104
91st percentile
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Rice Construction has a BuildZoom score of 104, which places them above 91% of 336,931 contractors in California.
Activity
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1 project
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2025 |
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3 projects
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2023 |
Our building permit records indicate that Rice Construction has worked on at least
4.0 projects over the past 3 years.
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This is an overview of this contractor's activity. Click here to access our complete licensing and building permit database.
Pricing
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1 project
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$5k-$20k |
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Installation of 12.6kw roof mount photovoltaic system w (40) modules with optimizers a 11.4kw inverter and a 60a photovoltaic breaker @ single family residence. connected to existing 200a msp with load calculations provided to support derating the msb to 175a
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
PVT-001042-2020
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Residential-roof ...
Building Type:
N/A
Per addendum installation of 7.15kw roof mount photovoltaic system w (27) modules with optimizers a 7.6kw inverter and a 40a photovoltaic breaker @ single family residence. connected to existing 125a msp with load calculations provided to support derating the msb to 100a
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
PVT-001027-2020
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Residential-roof ...
Building Type:
N/A
Installation of 5.2kw roof mount photovoltaic system w (16) modules with optimizers a 3.8kw inverter a 125a sub panel and a 20a photovoltaic breaker @ single family residence. connected to existing 125a msp/125a msb
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
PVT-000998-2020
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Residential-roof ...
Building Type:
N/A
Myers 920sf interior remodel
Valuation:
$100,000
Permit #:
BRES2022-0684
Status:
issued
Fee:
$783
Permit Type:
Remodel
Building Type:
N/A
Install a 12.8 kw roof mounted photovoltaic system on an existing residence. 40 panels with optimizers an 11 400 watt inverter and a 60 amp photovoltaic breaker connected to the existing 200 amp service. load calculation provided to de-rate the main breaker to 175. per addendum approved 1/28/19
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
PVT-006048-2018
Status:
final
Fee:
$562
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Hughes 2, 295sf unconditioned barn structure
Valuation:
$62,875
Permit #:
BRES2021-0736
Status:
issued
Fee:
$3,655
Permit Type:
Garage
Building Type:
N/A
Install a 10.4 kw roof mounted system on an existing residence. 33 modules with optimizers a 7600 watt inverter and a 40 amp photovoltaic breaker connected to the existing 200 amp service
Valuation:
$40,000
Permit #:
PVT-001600-2019
Status:
final
Fee:
$320
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Convert portion of garage to bedroom & addition sq ft t
Valuation:
$34,333
Permit #:
2021-2744-MR-0-0-0
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Convert portion of garage to bedroom & addition sq ft t
Valuation:
$34,333
Permit #:
2021-2744-ER-0-0-0
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Convert portion of garage to bedroom & addition sq ft t
Valuation:
$34,333
Permit #:
2021-2744-B-0-0-0
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Install a 12.8 kw roof mounted photovoltaic system on an existing residence. 40 panels with optimizers a 11 400 watt inverter and a 60 amp photovoltaic breaker connected to the existing 400 amp service
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
PVT-000117-2019
Status:
final
Fee:
$348
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Interior remodel of (e) kitchen and dining room; remove and replace (2) windows in kitchen. remove portion of walls between kitchen/dining room family/dining room and kitchen/living room per design
Valuation:
$40,000
Permit #:
17016-20000-30426
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
1 or 2 family dwe...
Building Type:
N/A
Hughes unpermitted storage 10x12 - electrical permit
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
BELC2023-0091
Status:
final
Fee:
$188
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
7.41kw photovoltaic system with 26 panels se7600h-us inverter existing 200 amp panel
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
PVT-002968-2019
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Residential-roof ...
Building Type:
N/A
Interior non-structual demolish
Valuation:
$15,000
Permit #:
DEMO25-0029
Status:
issued
Fee:
$199
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Interior remodel
Valuation:
$250,000
Permit #:
AAR115-66615
Status:
final
Fee:
$1,493
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Addition office extend bedroom
Valuation:
$30,000
Permit #:
AAR117-73319
Status:
final
Fee:
$496
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Addition/remodel
Valuation:
$250,000
Permit #:
AAR115-65649
Status:
final
Fee:
$1,307
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Master bathroom remodel
Valuation:
$5,000
Permit #:
AAR117-74401
Status:
final
Fee:
$471
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Install a 17.67 kw roof mounted photovoltaic system on an existing residence. 62 modules with micro-inverters an energy production monitor and a 125 amp sub panel connected to a new 225 amp solar ready service with a factory supply side tap connection
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
PVT-002967-2019
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Residential-roof ...
Building Type:
N/A
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BZ Score
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Rice Construction License info
Verified License
| License # | 852723 |
| Status | Active |
| State | California |
| Type | General Building |
| Business Type | Sole Ownership, Corporation |
- BuildZoom verified this license was active as of February 2026.
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Verified License
| License # | 560754 |
| Status | Active |
| State | California |
| Type | General Building |
| Business Type | Sole Ownership, Corporation |
- BuildZoom verified this license was active as of May 2026.
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Verified License
| License # | 312920 |
| Status | Active |
| State | California |
| Type | General Building |
| Business Type | Sole Ownership, Corporation |
- BuildZoom verified this license was active as of January 2026.
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License Not Verified
| License # | 520330, 560754, 312920 |
| Status | Active |
| State | California |
| Type | General Building Contractor |
| Business Type | Sole Ownership, Corporation |
- When BuildZoom last verified this license, it had an expiration date of August, 2016. Check the current license status of Rice Construction with the California Contractors State License Board
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Inactive License
| License # | 443441 |
| Status | Inactive |
| State | California |
| Type | General Building |
| Business Type | Sole Ownership, Corporation |
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Inactive License
| License # | 520330 |
| Status | Inactive |
| State | California |
| Type | General Building |
| Business Type | Sole Ownership, Corporation |
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104
BuildZoom Score
Bonded
| Bonded Agent | American Contractors Indemnity Company |
| Bond Value | $15,000 |
Insured
| Workers Comp Provider | State Compensation Insurance Fund |
128
Permits
- Building permit records show that Rice Construction has worked on 128 permitted projects.
Rice Construction Employees
CR
Christopher Michael Rice
Sole Owner
DR
David Neal Rice
Officer
DR
Dennis Lee Rice
Rmo / Ceo / Pres
JR
Jaime Allen Rice
Sole Owner
KR
Karen Rose Rice
Officer
KR
Kristin Lee Rice
Officer
PP
Paige Procter
Officer
PP
Paige Procter
Officer
TI
Thomas Edgar Rice Iii
Sole Owner