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Licensed Painters in Fresno, California

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

  • 202licensed painters
  • 193active (Clear)
  • 4.5%with a suspension
  • 47%workers' comp exempt
  • 9.5 yrsmedian time licensed
  • 48%corp / LLC / partnership (52% sole owner)
  • 16new in the last 12 months
  • —change tracking began November 1, 2026

Fresno is home to 202 painters in CSLB's license file, ranking #1 of 2 Fresno County cities for this trade. 95.5% are Clear.

47% report a workers' comp exemption, 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 (4.5%) is close to the Fresno County rate for the same license (4.7%).

The median painter here has held a license for 9.5 years (less than the statewide median of 14.1), and 16 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 Fresno

  1. Find the business in the list below, or search all 202 Fresno 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 4.5% of Fresno 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. Ask for proof of workers' comp if anyone besides the owner will work on site. Hiring checklist.

50 of 202 painters in Fresno

Fresno 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 Fresno
Business nameLicense #StatusYearsWorkers' compBond
Saleh Wm B CO 268108 Clear 55 Insured On file
Tarlton and Son INC 342341 Clear 49 Insured On file
I C R 375451 Clear 47 Exempt On file
Rose Gary Painting 377978 Clear 47 Exempt On file
Jesh-N Construction 408605 Clear 45 Exempt On file
Thomas & Son/Fresco Panzaro Paint & Specialty Finishes 415039 Clear 44 Exempt On file
California Painting & Decorating 418481 Clear 44 Exempt On file
Chapman Painting 435542 Clear 43 Insured On file
Eci 440645 Clear 43 Insured On file
Kuest Kyle Painting 445443 Clear 43 Insured On file
De Lotto Kevin J General Contracting 464127 Clear 42 Exempt On file
Davis James Douglas 465467 Clear 42 Exempt On file
Wm B Saleh Painting INC 468616 Clear 41 Insured On file
Pacific Home Works 490782 Clear 40 Exempt On file
Rodgers Ron Painting INC 490817 Clear 40 Insured On file
Tom Reyes Wallcovering INC 501472 Clear 40 Insured On file
Parc Environmental 501913 Clear 39 Insured On file
Westco Equities INC 530419 Clear 38 Insured On file
Anderson Chuck Painting 569902 Clear 37 Insured On file
Kuest Albert 591347 Clear 36 Insured On file
True Quality Construction 598815 Clear 36 Insured On file
Zumkeller David C 645055 Clear 34 Exempt On file
Scharnick Troy Ptg 654394 Clear 34 Exempt On file
Ddpd INC 695421 Clear 32 Insured On file
Pacific Exterior Coatings 715357 Clear 31 Exempt On file
Universal Coatings INC 717507 Clear 30 Insured On file
Mike's Painting A Partnership License 733436 Clear 29 Exempt On file
Superior Quality Painting 756401 Clear 27 Exempt On file
Barrier Specialty Roofing & Coatings INC 759120 Clear 27 Insured On file
Xavier's Painting and Decorating INC 761530 Clear 27 Insured On file
Chris Custom Painting 762950 Clear 27 Exempt On file
Amos Painting INC 774515 Clear 26 Insured On file
Bischel Brian Painting 776550 Clear 26 Exempt On file
Olmsted Painting 781434 Clear 26 Exempt On file
Graham Prewett INC 793065 Clear 25 Insured On file
Bay Cal Commercial Painting INC 795283 Clear 25 Exempt On file
Fisher's Gail Wallcovering 809738 Clear 24 Exempt On file
Bowen Engineering and Environmental 816496 Clear 23 Insured On file
David's Custom Painting 818791 Clear 23 Exempt On file
Insul - Flow INC 819642 Clear 23 Insured On file
Munoz Painting 825371 Clear 23 Exempt On file
Duration Painting INC 831338 Clear 22 Insured On file
Heritage Bomanite 832278 Clear 22 Insured On file
Ray Painting INC 839780 Clear 22 Insured On file
Fresno Painting 849464 Clear 22 Exempt On file
Brock Tim Construction 853772 Clear 21 Exempt On file
Polytech Industrial Incorporated 853403 Clear 21 Insured On file
G P Painting 857813 Clear 21 Insured On file
Jim's Painting Service 861176 Clear 21 Exempt On file
Noble's Jon Painting 867387 Clear 21 Exempt On file

See all 202 painters in Fresno

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 Fresno?

CSLB's current public file lists 202 painters with a Fresno mailing address. 193 have a Clear status, and 91.1% 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. 202 businesses in Fresno 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 Fresno painters, 47% are exempt (no employees), 52% insured and 1% without current coverage. Verify a policy with CSLB's insurer search (step by step).

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