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Licensed Painters in La Mesa, California

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

  • 41licensed painters
  • 40active (Clear)
  • 2.4%with a suspension
  • 53.7%workers' comp exempt
  • 11.4 yrsmedian time licensed
  • 43.9%corp / LLC / partnership (56.1% sole owner)
  • 0new in the last 12 months
  • —change tracking began November 1, 2026

There are 41 painters based in La Mesa in CSLB's current file. 40 (97.6%) have a Clear status as of November 1, 2026.

The share with a suspension, 2.4%, is 3.2 points lower than the San Diego County rate for the same license (5.6%). About 53.7% report a workers' comp exemption, roughly the statewide norm for painters.

Experience varies: 65.9% have been licensed 10+ years and 0 are new this year (median 11.4 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 La Mesa

  1. Find the business in the list below, or search all 41 La Mesa 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. 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. Since 53.7% of La Mesa painters claim a workers' comp exemption, ask who will actually do the work. Hiring checklist.

All 41 painters in La Mesa

La Mesa 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 La Mesa
Business nameLicense #StatusYearsWorkers' compBond
Advanced Exteriors INC 255401 Clear 58 Insured On file
Heilbrunn Benjamin 329063 Clear 49 Exempt On file
The King of the Painters Company INC 429555 Clear 44 Insured On file
Arrow Building & Coating INC 447230 Clear 43 Insured On file
Lyons Company 449125 Clear 42 Insured On file
Henry's Prof Painting 625148 Clear 35 Insured On file
Orlando's Custom Painting 640503 Clear 34 Exempt On file
Seaside Painting CO 667699 Clear 33 Exempt On file
Sw Carter Painting 732050 Clear 29 Exempt On file
Protective Roof Maintenance 771287 Clear 27 Insured On file
Penney's Professional Painting 794402 Clear 25 Insured On file
Procoat Painting San Diego 806008 Clear 24 Insured On file
Meade John 815945 Clear 23 Exempt On file
Daniel's Painting 853113 Clear 21 Exempt On file
Done-Rite Painting INC 882763 Clear 20 Insured On file
San Diego Abatement Services INC 924489 Clear 18 Insured On file
Frank the Painter INC 934665 Clear 17 Exempt On file
Brady Socal Incorporated 980003 Clear 13 Exempt On file
Frank Designs 986599 Clear 13 Insured On file
Design Painting Bull the 996960 Clear 12 Exempt On file
Socal Custom Painting 1003912 Clear 11 Exempt On file
Derivera Coatings 1006877 Clear 11 Exempt On file
Clarion Clean 1009927 Clear 10 Exempt On file
Novello Artistic Finishes 1009487 Clear 10 Exempt On file
Pacific Painting 1016302 Clear 10 Exempt On file
Cesar Custom Painting 1017658 Clear 10 Insured On file
Crown Painting & Decorating INC 1024107 Clear 9 Exempt On file
High Point Painting 1039937 Clear 8 Insured On file
Barrack Herbert Joseph JR 1043115 Clear 8 Exempt On file
Herwig Timothy Painting 1045918 Clear 8 Exempt On file
Select Remodeling INC 1066991 Clear 6 Exempt On file
Joyful Danielle's Coatings 1070643 Clear 6 Insured On file
Old School Painting 1086098 Clear 4 Insured On file
Southwest Paint LLC 1093512 Clear 4 Insured On file
Renew Paintworks 1112465 Clear 3 Insured On file
Stronghold Coatings and Waterproofing LLC 1117390 Clear 2 Insured On file
Avila Painting 1118157 Clear 2 Exempt On file
Color Me Custom Painting 1120439 Clear 2 Exempt On file
Team Home Improvements INC 1131660 Clear 1 Exempt On file
Abz Coatings INC 1143557 Clear 1 Insured On file
Painted Painter the 1019026 Susp: contractor's bond 10 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 La Mesa?

CSLB's current public file lists 41 painters with a La Mesa mailing address. 40 have a Clear status, and 85.4% 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?

CSLB issues the C-33 Painting and Decorating Contractor classification for this work. In San Diego County, 97.6% of La Mesa'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 La Mesa, 46.3% of painters list a policy, 53.7% 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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