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Licensed Painters in Carlsbad, California

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

  • 48licensed painters
  • 46active (Clear)
  • 4.2%with a suspension
  • 56.3%workers' comp exempt
  • 13.9 yrsmedian time licensed
  • 45.8%corp / LLC / partnership (54.2% sole owner)
  • 4new in the last 12 months
  • —change tracking began November 1, 2026

Carlsbad is home to 48 painters in CSLB's license file, ranking #8 of 17 San Diego County cities for this trade. 95.8% are Clear.

The share with a suspension, 4.2%, is 1.4 points lower than the San Diego County rate for the same license (5.6%). 56.3% report a workers' comp exemption, 3.3 points higher than the statewide figure for painters (53%), so many of these businesses say they have no employees.

The median painter here has held a license for 13.9 years (less than the statewide median of 14.1), and 4 licenses were 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 Carlsbad

  1. Look the company up by name or license number (search Carlsbad). On the profile, confirm three things: Clear status, the C-33 license for this kind of work, and a contractor's bond on file.
  2. Re-check the same number on CSLB's Instant License Check the day you sign; our copy is refreshed weekly and 4.2% of Carlsbad 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 56.3% of Carlsbad painters claim a workers' comp exemption, ask who will actually do the work. Hiring checklist.

All 48 painters in Carlsbad

Carlsbad 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 Carlsbad
Business nameLicense #StatusYearsWorkers' compBond
Merritt B H 291323 Clear 52 Exempt On file
Kornoff Jim Construction 343964 Clear 49 Exempt On file
Schmuckle Painting INC 435076 Clear 43 Insured On file
Baird Painting & Decorating 529222 Clear 38 Exempt On file
Murphy Steven Bianco 563269 Clear 37 Exempt On file
Eurodecor INC 568647 Clear 37 Insured On file
Eddy Michael A Painting 599872 Clear 36 Insured On file
Rigney Farrell J II 607914 Clear 35 Insured On file
Team Gary Painting INC 675158 Clear 33 Insured On file
G S Custom Painting 714286 Clear 31 Insured On file
Dennison Painting Company 739200 Clear 29 Exempt On file
A & E Construction Services 755778 Clear 28 Insured On file
North County Pro Painting 822573 Clear 23 Exempt On file
San Francisco Flooring Specialists INC 848357 Clear 22 Insured On file
Luna Maya Painting & Custom Finishes 850181 Clear 21 Exempt On file
Boswell Painting INC 878250 Clear 20 Insured On file
Don't Blink Painting INC 887970 Clear 19 Exempt On file
K L Painting INC 899963 Clear 19 Insured On file
Pinnacle Development & Renovation Corp 909908 Clear 18 Insured On file
Bradford James Boyle 942443 Clear 16 Exempt On file
Mayes Kevin Painting 950539 Clear 16 Exempt On file
Kelly Painting CO the 958557 Clear 15 Insured On file
Coastal Colors Painting 972518 Clear 14 Insured On file
Imagine Painting & Design 986571 Clear 13 Exempt On file
O'donnell Painting CO 985844 Clear 13 None On file
Coastal Caulking Waterproofing 1001397 Clear 11 Insured On file
Apac Asian Pacific Painting Contractor 1003485 Clear 11 Exempt On file
New Image Custom Painting 1024485 Clear 9 Exempt On file
Regal Painting 1027200 Clear 9 Insured On file
M's Quality Painting INC 1045874 Clear 8 Insured On file
Adelphia Painting Services 1049991 Clear 7 Exempt On file
Certapro Painters of Carlsbad 1052440 Clear 7 Insured On file
Taylor G Murals 1063031 Clear 6 Exempt On file
G Q Painting INC 1097751 Clear 4 Exempt On file
Coastal Kasa 1099836 Clear 3 Insured On file
Vicente Painting Company 1106407 Clear 3 Insured On file
M W A Painting and Finishes 1107065 Clear 3 Exempt On file
Costa Azul Painting 1109476 Clear 3 Exempt On file
J D Painting 1110411 Clear 3 Exempt On file
Next Generation Elite Construction 1116059 Clear 2 Exempt On file
Ranch and Coast Painting 1120429 Clear 2 Exempt On file
Clements Painting 1124753 Clear 2 Exempt On file
Ayad's Quality House Painting 1147782 Clear <1 Exempt On file
Alice's Painting Services 1156016 Clear <1 Exempt On file
Five Star Painting of Carlsbad 1156324 Clear <1 Exempt On file
Bright Brush Coatings & Wall-Coverings LLC 1162014 Clear <1 Exempt On file
Andrade & CO 415630 Susp: workers' compensation 44 None On file
Ryan Painting Company 1090159 Susp: contractor's bond 4 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 Carlsbad?

CSLB's current public file lists 48 painters with a Carlsbad mailing address. 46 have a Clear status, and 81.3% 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?

CSLB issues the C-33 Painting and Decorating Contractor classification for this work. In San Diego County, 95.8% of Carlsbad's holders are Clear right now. The license requirement starts at $1,000 per job (the minor-work rule).

How do I check a painter's workers' comp?

Open the contractor's profile here to see the workers' comp type and insurer from CSLB's file. In Carlsbad, 39.6% of painters list a policy, 56.3% claim an exemption and 4.2% 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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