Licensed Painters in National City, California
Updated November 1, 2026 from CSLB's public license file · C-33 Painting and Decorating Contractor
- 25licensed painters
- 24active (Clear)
- 4%with a suspension
- 48%workers' comp exempt
- 7.4 yrsmedian time licensed
- 36%corp / LLC / partnership (64% sole owner)
- 2new in the last 12 months
- —change tracking began November 1, 2026
CSLB's public data lists 25 painters with a mailing address in National City, and 24 of them (96%) show a Clear primary status.
The share with a suspension, 4%, is 1.6 points lower than the San Diego County rate for the same license (5.6%). 48% report a workers' comp exemption, 5 points lower 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 44% have been held for 10 years or more. The median is 7.4 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 National City
- Open the painter's profile from the table below (or search National City listings by name). Check that C-33 appears among its classifications and that the primary status reads Clear. What C-33 covers.
- Confirm it live with CSLB's Instant License Check. Statuses change between our weekly refreshes, especially workers' comp and bond suspensions.
- 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).
All 25 painters in National City
National City 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D S Construction | 763304 | Clear | 27 | Exempt | On file |
| M G Painting | 766350 | Clear | 27 | Exempt | On file |
| Bakiragha Chawki | 849022 | Clear | 22 | Insured | On file |
| Allan Michaels Construction INC | 918237 | Clear | 18 | Insured | On file |
| Precision Painting & Wallcovering INC | 962191 | Clear | 15 | Insured | On file |
| J L S Painting & Custom Services | 962832 | Clear | 15 | Exempt | On file |
| Just Paint It | 986835 | Clear | 13 | Insured | On file |
| Alfred's J Painting CO | 989825 | Clear | 12 | Exempt | On file |
| Superior Custom Painting | 991958 | Clear | 12 | Insured | On file |
| Lifetime Custom Painting INC | 1002304 | Clear | 11 | Insured | On file |
| Curtis Tucker | 1026561 | Clear | 9 | Exempt | On file |
| Camacho's Professional Painting Services LLC | 1054603 | Clear | 7 | Exempt | On file |
| Alberto's Painting and Coatings | 1069210 | Clear | 6 | Exempt | On file |
| Castro Painting Company | 1079891 | Clear | 5 | Exempt | On file |
| Lexus Painting | 1081801 | Clear | 5 | Insured | On file |
| Islas Painting | 1094829 | Clear | 4 | Insured | On file |
| Santiago's Painting Contractor | 1108148 | Clear | 3 | Insured | On file |
| Stewart Painting Services | 1115096 | Clear | 2 | Exempt | On file |
| Home Painting CO the | 1120217 | Clear | 2 | Exempt | On file |
| Molina Fine Finish Painting | 1119773 | Clear | 2 | Exempt | On file |
| Friar Painting INC | 1125922 | Clear | 2 | Insured | On file |
| J Brown Painting | 1131421 | Clear | 1 | Insured | On file |
| Dragon Paint Services | 1152648 | Clear | <1 | Insured | On file |
| Pro-Mexas Painting Corp | 1158912 | Clear | <1 | Insured | On file |
| Last Touch INC the | 999439 | Susp: contractor's bond | 11 | 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 National City?
CSLB's current public file lists 25 painters with a National City mailing address. 24 have a Clear status, and 92% 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, 96% of National City'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 National City, 52% of painters list a policy, 48% 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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