Licensed Painters in Grass Valley, California
Updated November 1, 2026 from CSLB's public license file · C-33 Painting and Decorating Contractor
- 41licensed painters
- 39active (Clear)
- 4.9%with a suspension
- 68.3%workers' comp exempt
- 18.8 yrsmedian time licensed
- 29.3%corp / LLC / partnership (70.7% sole owner)
- 2new in the last 12 months
- —change tracking began November 1, 2026
Grass Valley is home to 41 painters in CSLB's license file, ranking #2 of 2 Nevada County cities for this trade. 95.1% are Clear.
The share with a suspension, 4.9%, is 1.5 points higher than the Nevada County rate for the same license (3.4%). 68.3% report a workers' comp exemption, 15.3 points higher than the statewide figure for painters (53%), so many of these businesses say they have no employees.
2 of these licenses are less than a year old, while 70.7% have been held for 10 years or more. The median is 18.8 years.
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 Grass Valley
- Open the painter's profile from the table below (or search Grass Valley listings by name). Check that C-33 appears among its classifications and that the primary status reads Clear. What C-33 covers.
- Re-check the same number on CSLB's Instant License Check the day you sign; our copy is refreshed weekly and 4.9% of Grass Valley listings here already show a suspension.
- Get the bid and contract in writing with the license number on it. If the job tops $1,000 in labor and materials, a licensed painter is required by law. See the $1,000 rule.
All 41 painters in Grass Valley
Grass Valley 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.
| Business name | License # | Status | Years | Workers' comp | Bond |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lance Painting and Decorating | 339134 | Clear | 49 | Exempt | On file |
| Sgambati Painting CO | 350513 | Clear | 48 | Exempt | On file |
| Fresh Paint | 387760 | Clear | 46 | Insured | On file |
| Voelz John Son's Painting | 440481 | Clear | 43 | Exempt | On file |
| Williams Phil Painting | 446235 | Clear | 43 | Exempt | On file |
| Washburn John L Painting | 469377 | Clear | 41 | Exempt | On file |
| Parks Painting | 502937 | Clear | 39 | Exempt | On file |
| Munoz Development INC | 595432 | Clear | 36 | Exempt | On file |
| Hagar Jeff Painting | 674217 | Clear | 33 | Exempt | On file |
| Wesley Allen Painting | 678448 | Clear | 33 | Exempt | On file |
| Mr Moore's Painting and Wallcoverings | 720946 | Clear | 30 | Exempt | On file |
| Monarch Painting and Decorating | 722859 | Clear | 30 | Exempt | On file |
| Nevada County Painting | 769926 | Clear | 27 | Exempt | On file |
| Cecil Construction INC | 810498 | Clear | 24 | Insured | On file |
| New Look Painting | 820004 | Clear | 23 | Insured | On file |
| D W S Painting INC | 833496 | Clear | 22 | Insured | On file |
| Davis Shaun Painting | 895124 | Clear | 19 | Exempt | On file |
| Color Lock Painting | 902271 | Clear | 19 | Insured | On file |
| W D Painting | 908484 | Clear | 18 | Exempt | On file |
| Mitzel Dylan Painting | 911950 | Clear | 18 | Insured | On file |
| Priority Painting | 922760 | Clear | 18 | Exempt | On file |
| K L Painting | 933507 | Clear | 17 | Insured | On file |
| D'arata Painting LLC | 966307 | Clear | 15 | Insured | On file |
| G R N Enterprises INC | 972246 | Clear | 14 | Insured | On file |
| Color Eclipse Painting | 980301 | Clear | 13 | Exempt | On file |
| Claar Steven D | 1000642 | Clear | 11 | Exempt | On file |
| Nunez Painting | 1017829 | Clear | 10 | Exempt | On file |
| Davis Painting | 1027837 | Clear | 9 | Insured | On file |
| Jason Murl Gilliam Painting | 1041217 | Clear | 8 | Insured | On file |
| Performance Painting | 1096677 | Clear | 4 | None | On file |
| All Star Painting Kd INC | 1102242 | Clear | 3 | Exempt | On file |
| Brooke Painting | 1107050 | Clear | 3 | Exempt | On file |
| Precision Finishing | 1118038 | Clear | 2 | Insured | On file |
| Brush Masters Paint CO | 1121109 | Clear | 2 | Exempt | On file |
| Gold Country Painting | 1123784 | Clear | 2 | Exempt | On file |
| Morelli Painting | 1124708 | Clear | 2 | Exempt | On file |
| Elite Brushworks INC | 1134425 | Clear | 1 | Exempt | On file |
| Palmer's Painting | 1149969 | Clear | <1 | Exempt | On file |
| Mountain Top Painting INC | 1160503 | Clear | <1 | Exempt | On file |
| Quist Painting | 788703 | Susp: contractor's bond | 25 | Exempt | On file |
| Longacre Painting CO | 891680 | Susp: contractor's bond | 19 | 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 Grass Valley?
CSLB's current public file lists 41 painters with a Grass Valley mailing address. 39 have a Clear status, and 92.7% 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. 41 businesses in Grass Valley 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 Grass Valley, 29.3% of painters list a policy, 68.3% claim an exemption and 2.4% 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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