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Licensed Painters in El Cajon, California

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

  • 97licensed painters
  • 91active (Clear)
  • 6.2%with a suspension
  • 45.4%workers' comp exempt
  • 16.2 yrsmedian time licensed
  • 50.5%corp / LLC / partnership (49.5% sole owner)
  • 3new in the last 12 months
  • —change tracking began November 1, 2026

There are 97 painters based in El Cajon in CSLB's current file. 91 (93.8%) have a Clear status as of November 1, 2026.

45.4% report a workers' comp exemption, 7.6 points lower than the statewide figure for painters (53%), so many of these businesses say they have no employees. The share with a suspension (6.2%) is close to the San Diego County rate for the same license (5.6%).

Experience varies: 63.9% have been licensed 10+ years and 3 are new this year (median 16.2 years, vs 14.1 statewide).

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 El Cajon

  1. Look the company up by name or license number (search El Cajon). 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. Before any money changes hands, verify the license on CSLB's own lookup. Our data comes from CSLB's weekly file, so a very recent change may not show here yet.
  3. Match the license holder's name to the name on the written contract and the person you meet. Ask for proof of workers' comp if anyone besides the owner will work on site. Hiring checklist.

50 of 97 painters in El Cajon

El Cajon 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 El Cajon
Business nameLicense #StatusYearsWorkers' compBond
Sully-Jones Roofing 264115 Clear 56 Insured On file
Nielsen Art D Painting INC 329706 Clear 49 Insured On file
Vjaters Pete Painting 403488 Clear 45 Exempt On file
Cubberley Steve Painting 432856 Clear 43 Exempt On file
Painting Specialties INC 438189 Clear 43 Exempt On file
Horizon Painting CO 461227 Clear 42 Exempt On file
Alix Nolin Construction INC 501606 Clear 39 Exempt On file
J K Painting Services 502564 Clear 39 Insured On file
Technique Painting 510815 Clear 39 Exempt On file
Sunshine Painting 565221 Clear 37 Insured On file
Sal's Painting Plus 580994 Clear 37 Exempt On file
S B Paradise Painting of San Diego INC 583803 Clear 36 Insured On file
M H Dunn Painting 597901 Clear 36 Exempt On file
Aqua Seal INC 600362 Clear 36 Insured On file
Fernandez Vincent Painting 631267 Clear 35 Exempt On file
Courteau Richard A Painting 670775 Clear 33 Exempt On file
Specialized Painting Services 673813 Clear 33 Insured On file
Elite Custom Coatings 682060 Clear 32 Exempt On file
Herrod Darren Professional Painting 701179 Clear 31 Exempt On file
A S R 729505 Clear 30 Insured On file
Bittner Painting 733564 Clear 29 Exempt On file
Bell Acoustical Removal & Texture INC 740166 Clear 29 Insured On file
Horizon Painting CO INC 744986 Clear 28 Insured On file
J A G Painting 746279 Clear 28 Exempt On file
Progressive Paint Concepts 749307 Clear 28 Insured On file
Strip Shop the 750988 Clear 28 Insured On file
Palmer John Painting INC 751475 Clear 28 Insured On file
Miller Michael Painting 755151 Clear 28 Exempt On file
Under the Sun Painting 754022 Clear 28 Insured On file
T L C Designs 766043 Clear 27 Exempt On file
A New Life Painting & Decorating 771493 Clear 27 Exempt On file
Southern Son Painting 779135 Clear 26 Exempt On file
Nurse Stucco INC 783696 Clear 26 Insured On file
Hitech Painting INC 784964 Clear 26 Insured On file
Refiner's Touch Painting 799838 Clear 25 Exempt On file
Tony's Painting CA INC 803527 Clear 24 Exempt On file
Arista's Painting Services 815526 Clear 23 Exempt On file
Temeku Painting and Decorating 819535 Clear 23 Exempt On file
Superior Wall Design INC 821361 Clear 23 Insured On file
Copley D M C Corporation 824377 Clear 23 Insured On file
Pipeline Painting 865344 Clear 21 Exempt On file
Pro Finish Painting INC 895558 Clear 19 Insured On file
Moreno Brother's Painting 915748 Clear 18 Insured On file
A E S Property Services 916074 Clear 18 Insured On file
Warid Painting 916940 Clear 18 Insured On file
Sdfr San Diego Flood Restoration 926376 Clear 17 Insured On file
Pride Professional Painting 931030 Clear 17 Exempt On file
Dickerson Painting INC 950734 Clear 16 Insured On file
Trinity's New Creations Custom Home Painting 953077 Clear 16 Exempt On file
Paris Diane Painting, Construction and Design 956832 Clear 15 Insured On file

See all 97 painters in El Cajon

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 El Cajon?

CSLB's current public file lists 97 painters with a El Cajon mailing address. 91 have a Clear status, and 79.4% 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?

Look for C-33 on the license. 97 businesses in El Cajon hold it. Small jobs under $1,000 with no permit and no employees are exempt; everything else needs a license (details).

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 El Cajon painters, 45.4% are exempt (no employees), 51.5% insured and 3.1% without current coverage. Verify a policy with CSLB's insurer search (step by step).

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