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Licensed Painters in Encinitas, California

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

  • 27licensed painters
  • 26active (Clear)
  • 3.7%with a suspension
  • 66.7%workers' comp exempt
  • 20.7 yrsmedian time licensed
  • 37%corp / LLC / partnership (63% sole owner)
  • 0new in the last 12 months
  • —change tracking began November 1, 2026

CSLB's public data lists 27 painters with a mailing address in Encinitas, and 26 of them (96.3%) show a Clear primary status.

The share with a suspension, 3.7%, is 1.9 points lower than the San Diego County rate for the same license (5.6%). 66.7% report a workers' comp exemption, 13.7 points higher than the statewide figure for painters (53%), so many of these businesses say they have no employees.

Experience varies: 81.5% have been licensed 10+ years and 0 are new this year (median 20.7 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 Encinitas

  1. Find the business in the list below, or search all 27 Encinitas 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 3.7% of Encinitas 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 66.7% of Encinitas painters claim a workers' comp exemption, ask who will actually do the work. Hiring checklist.

All 27 painters in Encinitas

Encinitas 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 Encinitas
Business nameLicense #StatusYearsWorkers' compBond
Greenstein Resources Group Paint Contractors 340111 Clear 49 Exempt On file
Madera Painting 430764 Clear 44 Exempt On file
Stoodley Michael 500498 Clear 40 Exempt On file
Johnson Mark Painting 554644 Clear 37 Exempt On file
Black Diamond Service Contractors INC 603873 Clear 36 Insured On file
Motter Greg Painting 612907 Clear 35 Insured On file
Distinctive Painting & Decorating 667287 Clear 33 Exempt On file
Rocko Painting 697725 Clear 32 Insured On file
Junk World 721053 Clear 30 Exempt On file
Olsen Mike Painting 756279 Clear 28 Exempt On file
Pacific Shores Painting & Design 782312 Clear 26 Insured On file
Sousa Painting 869918 Clear 20 Exempt On file
Jacoby Jeffrey C 873310 Clear 20 Exempt On file
Riviera Painting 881246 Clear 20 Exempt On file
Fitch F Contracting INC 887670 Clear 19 Insured On file
Sinatra Manny M 923857 Clear 18 Exempt On file
Andrew Crane Painting 925356 Clear 17 Exempt On file
Artisan Textures & Drywall INC 934041 Clear 17 Insured On file
Finish Line Painting Services 946334 Clear 16 Insured On file
Kaimana Coatings INC 978328 Clear 14 Insured On file
L V Painting 994303 Clear 12 Exempt On file
Premar Painting INC 1023155 Clear 9 Insured On file
California Construction 1048478 Clear 7 Exempt On file
First Choice Painting 1113382 Clear 2 Exempt On file
Bagwell Bill Painting 1127926 Clear 2 Exempt On file
Noble Plaster Arts INC 1141309 Clear 1 Exempt On file
Acoustech Services INC 806377 Susp: family support order 24 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 Encinitas?

CSLB's current public file lists 27 painters with a Encinitas mailing address. 26 have a Clear status, and 85.2% 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?

Look for C-33 on the license. 27 businesses in Encinitas 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?

Open the contractor's profile here to see the workers' comp type and insurer from CSLB's file. In Encinitas, 33.3% of painters list a policy, 66.7% claim an exemption and 0% 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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