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Licensed Painters in Modesto, California

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

  • 97licensed painters
  • 91active (Clear)
  • 6.2%with a suspension
  • 63.9%workers' comp exempt
  • 9.5 yrsmedian time licensed
  • 34%corp / LLC / partnership (66% sole owner)
  • 12new in the last 12 months
  • —change tracking began November 1, 2026

CSLB's public data lists 97 painters with a mailing address in Modesto, and 91 of them (93.8%) show a Clear primary status.

63.9% report a workers' comp exemption, 10.9 points higher than the statewide figure for painters (53%), so many of these businesses say they have no employees. The share with a suspension (6.2%) is close to the Stanislaus County rate for the same license (5.5%).

Experience varies: 48.5% have been licensed 10+ years and 12 are new this year (median 9.5 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 Modesto

  1. Open the painter's profile from the table below (or search Modesto 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. 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.

50 of 97 painters in Modesto

Modesto 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 Modesto
Business nameLicense #StatusYearsWorkers' compBond
D C Vient INC 258350 Clear 57 Insured On file
F J Fihn Custom Painting/Finishing INC 357767 Clear 48 Insured On file
Ninveh Builders 488296 Clear 40 Exempt On file
Tru-Tech 492186 Clear 40 Insured On file
Continental Painting 510630 Clear 39 Exempt On file
Gold Star Painting 553088 Clear 37 Insured On file
Berg Scott Performance Painting 560707 Clear 37 Insured On file
Silva Bob Painting 576583 Clear 37 Exempt On file
3 - D Painting 641811 Clear 34 Exempt On file
Aaa Construction 646817 Clear 34 Exempt On file
B M V Painting 690149 Clear 32 Exempt On file
Garza Custom Painting 707480 Clear 31 Exempt On file
West Coast Painting 711855 Clear 31 Insured On file
Blake's True Colors Painting Company 734936 Clear 29 None On file
De Coster Painting 743825 Clear 28 Insured On file
Sutherland R J 752675 Clear 28 Insured On file
Sunshine Painting 772528 Clear 26 Exempt On file
Premium Quality Painting 783121 Clear 26 Insured On file
Ed Pro Painting 787542 Clear 26 Exempt On file
A Step Above Painting INC 838946 Clear 22 Insured On file
Bs Paint and Renovation 839851 Clear 22 Exempt On file
Hutton Lovewell INC 844871 Clear 22 Insured On file
B and B Painting 852877 Clear 21 Insured On file
Keathley Jason Painting and Decorating 856726 Clear 21 Exempt On file
Tomlinson Custom Painting 857562 Clear 21 Insured On file
Lemmons and Sloan Painting 871718 Clear 20 Exempt On file
J & K B Painting 878960 Clear 20 Exempt On file
San Leandro Painting & Roofing CO 883326 Clear 20 Insured On file
A Touch of Color Painting 885723 Clear 20 Exempt On file
California Crews 909718 Clear 18 Insured On file
A - Quality Painting 911944 Clear 18 Exempt On file
Kaleidoscope Painting 924338 Clear 18 Exempt On file
Rego Ken 928942 Clear 17 Exempt On file
Saldivar Daniel Construction 928833 Clear 17 Exempt On file
J & M Phillips Electrical & Plumbing INC 943787 Clear 16 Insured On file
Rodin Painting 953891 Clear 16 Exempt On file
Blancarte's Painting 973402 Clear 14 Insured On file
Leo's Painting 974130 Clear 14 Exempt On file
Sherman Mike Painting 981288 Clear 13 Exempt On file
Canyon G C 998403 Clear 12 Exempt On file
M C R Painting INC 1005430 Clear 11 Insured On file
Solano's Painting Company 1011658 Clear 10 Insured On file
Santacruz Painting 1013424 Clear 10 Exempt On file
Painter the 1019030 Clear 10 Exempt On file
Lionel Eco Painting 1027004 Clear 9 Insured On file
Prime Painting 1026281 Clear 9 Exempt On file
Lucero Painting 1028278 Clear 9 Exempt On file
World Painting 1029297 Clear 9 Exempt On file
California Home Renew INC 1038508 Clear 8 Insured On file
Next Level Painting 1038748 Clear 8 Insured On file

See all 97 painters in Modesto

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 Modesto?

CSLB's current public file lists 97 painters with a Modesto mailing address. 91 have a Clear status, and 86.6% 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?

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). Any job of $1,000 or more in labor and materials needs a licensed contractor. Read our guide to the $1,000 rule.

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 Modesto painters, 63.9% are exempt (no employees), 34% insured and 2.1% without current coverage. Verify a policy with CSLB's insurer search (step by step).

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