Licensed Painters in Martinez, California
Updated November 1, 2026 from CSLB's public license file · C-33 Painting and Decorating Contractor
- 27licensed painters
- 27active (Clear)
- 0%with a suspension
- 66.7%workers' comp exempt
- 20.3 yrsmedian time licensed
- 14.8%corp / LLC / partnership (85.2% sole owner)
- 0new in the last 12 months
- —change tracking began November 1, 2026
Martinez is home to 27 painters in CSLB's license file, ranking #9 of 10 Contra Costa County cities for this trade. 100% are Clear.
The share with a suspension, 0%, is 5.8 points lower than the Contra Costa County rate for the same license (5.8%). 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.
0 of these licenses are less than a year old, while 77.8% have been held for 10 years or more. The median is 20.3 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 Martinez
- Find the business in the list below, or search all 27 Martinez 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).
- Re-check the same number on CSLB's Instant License Check the day you sign; our copy is refreshed weekly and 0% of Martinez 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 27 painters in Martinez
Martinez 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fulton M Painting | 659190 | Clear | 33 | Insured | On file |
| Latteri's Painting & Decorating | 676991 | Clear | 33 | Exempt | On file |
| Northgate Painting & Decorating | 680511 | Clear | 33 | Exempt | On file |
| Clancy's Precision Painting | 713980 | Clear | 31 | Exempt | On file |
| Wimmer James | 747021 | Clear | 28 | Exempt | On file |
| Althen's Enterprise | 767015 | Clear | 27 | Exempt | On file |
| Ken the Painter | 814927 | Clear | 24 | Insured | On file |
| R & M Painting | 813941 | Clear | 24 | Exempt | On file |
| Molina's Painting & Wallcovering INC | 823992 | Clear | 23 | Insured | On file |
| Boettcher Kent | 828855 | Clear | 22 | Exempt | On file |
| Transformations Painting | 849142 | Clear | 22 | Insured | On file |
| A2z Construction CO | 855857 | Clear | 21 | Insured | On file |
| Signature Finish | 873008 | Clear | 20 | Exempt | On file |
| Cabinet Painting By Mike D | 881460 | Clear | 20 | Exempt | On file |
| Freeman Gideon Megiddo | 909814 | Clear | 18 | Exempt | On file |
| Norried's INC | 945366 | Clear | 16 | Insured | On file |
| Sanborn's Professional Painting | 961561 | Clear | 15 | Exempt | On file |
| Bernal's Painting | 989887 | Clear | 12 | Exempt | On file |
| Kevin's Painting and Plumbing | 1008078 | Clear | 11 | Exempt | On file |
| Tight Lines Painting | 1016335 | Clear | 10 | Exempt | On file |
| Solid Coat Painting | 1017616 | Clear | 10 | Insured | On file |
| E M H Construction | 1051517 | Clear | 7 | Exempt | On file |
| Raymond Kelly Professional Painting | 1055739 | Clear | 7 | Insured | On file |
| Sweet Dave Painting | 1084691 | Clear | 4 | Exempt | On file |
| Jc Services Corp | 1094882 | Clear | 4 | Insured | On file |
| Paragon Painting & Decorating | 1129549 | Clear | 1 | Exempt | On file |
| A1 Painting | 1143304 | Clear | 1 | 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 Martinez?
CSLB's current public file lists 27 painters with a Martinez mailing address. 27 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?
CSLB issues the C-33 Painting and Decorating Contractor classification for this work. In Contra Costa County, 100% of Martinez'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 Martinez, 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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