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Licensed Painters in Alameda, California

Updated November 1, 2026 from CSLB's public license file · C-33 Painting and Decorating Contractor

  • 21licensed painters
  • 20active (Clear)
  • 4.8%with a suspension
  • 81%workers' comp exempt
  • 12.6 yrsmedian time licensed
  • 33.3%corp / LLC / partnership (66.7% sole owner)
  • 1new in the last 12 months
  • —change tracking began November 1, 2026

There are 21 painters based in Alameda in CSLB's current file. 20 (95.2%) have a Clear status as of November 1, 2026.

81% report a workers' comp exemption, 28 points higher than the statewide figure for painters (53%), so many of these businesses say they have no employees. The share with a suspension, 4.8%, is 1.4 points higher than the Alameda County rate for the same license (3.4%).

The median painter here has held a license for 12.6 years (less than the statewide median of 14.1), and 1 license was issued in the last 12 months.

In California this work generally calls for the C-33 Painting and Decorating Contractor license (or a B license when it is part of a larger multi-trade job). See the C-33 Painting and Decorating Contractor guide for what the license covers.

How to check a painter's license in Alameda

  1. Find the business in the list below, or search all 21 Alameda listings, and open its profile. You want a Clear status and the C-33 classification (a B license can also cover it as part of a multi-trade job).
  2. Re-check the same number on CSLB's Instant License Check the day you sign; our copy is refreshed weekly and 4.8% of Alameda listings here already show a suspension.
  3. Match the license holder's name to the name on the written contract and the person you meet. Since 81% of Alameda painters claim a workers' comp exemption, ask who will actually do the work. Hiring checklist.

All 21 painters in Alameda

Alameda painters 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.

Licensed painters in Alameda
Business nameLicense #StatusYearsWorkers' compBond
Saarman Construction LTD 450928 Clear 42 Insured On file
Bangert Richard Painting 547862 Clear 38 Exempt On file
O'clavin Painting 631207 Clear 35 Exempt On file
Olson's Painting Company 706404 Clear 31 Insured On file
Thayer George Painting 711810 Clear 31 Exempt On file
Orozco Painting & Decorating 741971 Clear 29 Exempt On file
Koopen Ricky Painting 765016 Clear 27 Exempt On file
Steinberg Eric Painting 829548 Clear 22 Exempt On file
Sanderson Peta 830200 Clear 22 Exempt On file
Forrest Painting 858413 Clear 21 Exempt On file
Western Painting & Improvements 991445 Clear 12 Insured On file
Artisan Finishes 996641 Clear 12 Exempt On file
Stonehouse Julie A 1020254 Clear 10 Exempt On file
Precision Painting 1025776 Clear 9 Exempt On file
G M Painting 1040945 Clear 8 Insured On file
M G L Painting 1071000 Clear 6 Exempt On file
Slava's Painting 1131520 Clear 1 Exempt On file
Painting By Ashbe Corp 1133534 Clear 1 Exempt On file
Oak Tree Painting LLC 1145053 Clear 1 Exempt On file
Rodriguez Excel Painting INC 1152935 Clear <1 Exempt On file
Anand Home Improvement 1110815 Susp: contractor's bond 3 Exempt 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 painters are in Alameda?

CSLB's current public file lists 21 painters with a Alameda mailing address. 20 have a Clear status, and 76.2% show no issues at all in the file (no suspension, no pending action, bond on file, not near expiration).

What license does a painter need in California?

In California this work generally calls for the C-33 Painting and Decorating 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 painter's workers' comp?

Each profile shows the workers' comp type, insurer and policy dates from CSLB's file. Among Alameda painters, 81% are exempt (no employees), 19% insured and 0% without current coverage. Verify a policy with CSLB's insurer search (step by step).

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