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Licensed Painters in Huntington Beach, California

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

  • 91licensed painters
  • 85active (Clear)
  • 6.6%with a suspension
  • 50.5%workers' comp exempt
  • 22.6 yrsmedian time licensed
  • 49.5%corp / LLC / partnership (50.5% sole owner)
  • 2new in the last 12 months
  • —change tracking began November 1, 2026

There are 91 painters based in Huntington Beach in CSLB's current file. 85 (93.4%) have a Clear status as of November 1, 2026.

The share with a suspension, 6.6%, is 2 points higher than the Orange County rate for the same license (4.6%). 50.5% report a workers' comp exemption, 2.5 points lower 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 22.6 years (more than the statewide median of 14.1), and 2 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 Huntington Beach

  1. Open the painter's profile from the table below (or search Huntington Beach listings by name). Check that C-33 appears among its classifications and that the primary status reads Clear. What C-33 covers.
  2. Confirm it live with CSLB's Instant License Check. Statuses change between our weekly refreshes, especially workers' comp and bond suspensions.
  3. Ask for the pocket license and a photo ID and match the name to your contract. Work of $1,000 or more needs a license (the $1,000 rule), and a down payment can't exceed $1,000 or 10% (down payment rules).

50 of 91 painters in Huntington Beach

Huntington Beach 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 Huntington Beach
Business nameLicense #StatusYearsWorkers' compBond
Kelter Kevin C 302401 Clear 51 Exempt On file
Tri-County Sandblasting INC 313814 Clear 50 Insured On file
Hann D L Painting INC 391874 Clear 46 Insured On file
Thomas Painting 400626 Clear 45 Exempt On file
Benington Painting 438469 Clear 43 Exempt On file
Angelus Waterproofing and Restoration INC 461100 Clear 42 Insured On file
Hilton Bob Painting & Construction INC 462212 Clear 42 Insured On file
Chambers Dan Painting 503816 Clear 39 Insured On file
Hall Gerard 506544 Clear 39 Exempt On file
1st Choice Roofing 548382 Clear 38 Insured On file
Lee's Painting CO 560591 Clear 37 Insured On file
Taylors Paul Painting Service 561716 Clear 37 Exempt On file
R C Painting 581994 Clear 36 Exempt On file
Custom Wallcovering Company 584181 Clear 36 Exempt On file
Kelter Richard Percy 592566 Clear 36 Exempt On file
Wendt R C Painting INC 592059 Clear 36 Insured On file
Peterson J C CO 596314 Clear 36 Insured On file
Christidis General Contracting INC 604742 Clear 36 Insured On file
Herron J R Painting & Restoration CO 604886 Clear 36 Exempt On file
Ekim Painting - South INC 623003 Clear 35 Insured On file
John Filsinger Painting/Construction 629974 Clear 35 Insured On file
Joe Haga CO 642955 Clear 34 Exempt On file
Mena Painting Services INC 643913 Clear 34 Insured On file
Thomas Painting 670107 Clear 33 Insured On file
Designs & Applications 677386 Clear 33 Exempt On file
Riddle Construction Painting 692598 Clear 32 Exempt On file
Trabilcy Derek Drywall INC 691380 Clear 32 Insured On file
Prime Coatings INC 707577 Clear 31 Exempt On file
Nugent Painting INC 724824 Clear 30 Insured On file
C B S Construction Services INC 730132 Clear 29 Insured On file
Lee's Painting & Finishes INC 735998 Clear 29 Insured On file
Diversified Painting INC 757913 Clear 27 Exempt On file
Sunset Painting 757592 Clear 27 Exempt On file
Vowell Tom Painting 762207 Clear 27 Exempt On file
Frank's Quality Painting 771481 Clear 27 Exempt On file
Insco Painting Service INC 780723 Clear 26 Insured On file
Palace Painting & Maintenance 793779 Clear 25 Exempt On file
Wallpaper Hanger the 803100 Clear 24 Exempt On file
Alpha Painting, INC. 804673 Clear 24 Exempt On file
Elasto - Life 811642 Clear 24 Insured On file
Lppc INC 816069 Clear 23 Insured On file
Pioneer Painting CO 818287 Clear 23 Exempt On file
Edwards Painting CO 832034 Clear 22 Insured On file
A L Painting and Decorating 833667 Clear 22 Insured On file
Frey Charles 847687 Clear 22 Exempt On file
French Decorative Realisations 851402 Clear 21 Exempt On file
O C Decks 857286 Clear 21 Insured On file
Fine Line 886702 Clear 20 Insured On file
Beach Boyz Contracting 918841 Clear 18 Insured On file
Mj Painting INC 923474 Clear 18 Exempt On file

See all 91 painters in Huntington Beach

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 Huntington Beach?

CSLB's current public file lists 91 painters with a Huntington Beach mailing address. 85 have a Clear status, and 86.8% 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 Orange County, 93.4% of Huntington Beach'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 Huntington Beach, 47.3% of painters list a policy, 50.5% claim an exemption and 2.2% 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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