Licensed Painters in Oceanside, California
Updated November 1, 2026 from CSLB's public license file · C-33 Painting and Decorating Contractor
- 88licensed painters
- 85active (Clear)
- 3.4%with a suspension
- 53.4%workers' comp exempt
- 10.9 yrsmedian time licensed
- 26.1%corp / LLC / partnership (73.9% sole owner)
- 5new in the last 12 months
- —change tracking began November 1, 2026
There are 88 painters based in Oceanside in CSLB's current file. 85 (96.6%) have a Clear status as of November 1, 2026.
About 53.4% report a workers' comp exemption, roughly the statewide norm for painters. The share with a suspension, 3.4%, is 2.2 points lower than the San Diego County rate for the same license (5.6%).
The median painter here has held a license for 10.9 years (less than the statewide median of 14.1), and 5 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 Oceanside
- Look the company up by name or license number (search Oceanside). On the profile, confirm three things: Clear status, the C-33 license for this kind of work, and a contractor's bond on file.
- 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.
- Match the license holder's name to the name on the written contract and the person you meet. Since 53.4% of Oceanside painters claim a workers' comp exemption, ask who will actually do the work. Hiring checklist.
50 of 88 painters in Oceanside
Oceanside 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mission Viejo Painting INC | 307489 | Clear | 51 | Insured | On file |
| Design Finishing CO | 409076 | Clear | 45 | Insured | On file |
| Reliable Painting | 451136 | Clear | 42 | Insured | On file |
| Tucker Harvey Painting | 456057 | Clear | 42 | Exempt | On file |
| Latham Derek | 492507 | Clear | 40 | Exempt | On file |
| Stroika Russ Painting | 512078 | Clear | 39 | Exempt | On file |
| Rogers Thomas Painting | 535312 | Clear | 38 | Exempt | On file |
| Craftsman Painting | 537705 | Clear | 38 | Exempt | On file |
| Carman Todd Construction | 682634 | Clear | 32 | Exempt | On file |
| Wood Doctor the | 683927 | Clear | 32 | Exempt | On file |
| Primeco Painting | 686391 | Clear | 32 | Exempt | On file |
| M C Painting | 695478 | Clear | 32 | Insured | On file |
| Calvert Curtis Painting | 706604 | Clear | 31 | Insured | On file |
| Keller Custom Painting | 717679 | Clear | 30 | Insured | On file |
| Cisco Painting | 722109 | Clear | 30 | Exempt | On file |
| G M Painting | 730321 | Clear | 29 | Exempt | On file |
| Primeco | 731584 | Clear | 29 | Insured | On file |
| A - Team | 737831 | Clear | 29 | Exempt | On file |
| On - Shore Improvements | 764558 | Clear | 27 | Insured | On file |
| Better Brush Painting | 767376 | Clear | 27 | Exempt | On file |
| Liberty Painting | 802487 | Clear | 24 | Insured | On file |
| Ringlever Painting Company INC | 848090 | Clear | 22 | Insured | On file |
| Painters Unlimited CA INC | 858723 | Clear | 21 | Insured | On file |
| Faux Unique | 863528 | Clear | 21 | Insured | On file |
| Toews Byron | 864890 | Clear | 21 | Exempt | On file |
| Sur-Cal Coatings | 891594 | Clear | 19 | Insured | On file |
| Nicholas Sgrosso | 905435 | Clear | 19 | Exempt | On file |
| Villa Inspired Painting & Decorating | 906158 | Clear | 19 | Exempt | On file |
| Bacon Painting & Decorating | 909088 | Clear | 18 | Exempt | On file |
| Fiallos Painting | 918135 | Clear | 18 | Insured | On file |
| Artistic Finishes By Vicki | 921401 | Clear | 18 | Exempt | On file |
| Incapro Painting | 922248 | Clear | 18 | None | On file |
| La Costa Dreams Painting | 933928 | Clear | 17 | Exempt | On file |
| Jaime Arturo | 948021 | Clear | 16 | Exempt | On file |
| Enviro Duct Seal Technologies | 951124 | Clear | 16 | Insured | On file |
| Marcon Construction | 956897 | Clear | 15 | Insured | On file |
| Morales Parris Painting | 977326 | Clear | 14 | Exempt | On file |
| Custom Deluxe Painting | 982326 | Clear | 13 | Exempt | On file |
| Hazard Painting INC | 987518 | Clear | 13 | Insured | On file |
| D H Coatings INC | 988697 | Clear | 12 | Exempt | On file |
| Veterans Painting Contractor INC | 989364 | Clear | 12 | Insured | On file |
| Solex Painting | 997280 | Clear | 12 | Insured | On file |
| Adhesion Painting | 1008116 | Clear | 11 | Insured | On file |
| Seaside Construction | 1011371 | Clear | 10 | Exempt | On file |
| Castillo David Andrew | 1015796 | Clear | 10 | Exempt | On file |
| Gomez Signature Painting INC | 1021024 | Clear | 9 | Insured | On file |
| Adriatic Blue Painting & Wallcovering | 1023782 | Clear | 9 | Exempt | On file |
| O-Side Painting INC | 1023732 | Clear | 9 | Insured | On file |
| Liberty Coatings | 1032914 | Clear | 9 | Insured | On file |
| Ortiz Quality Painting Services | 1036953 | Clear | 8 | Exempt | On file |
See all 88 painters in Oceanside
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 Oceanside?
CSLB's current public file lists 88 painters with a Oceanside mailing address. 85 have a Clear status, and 87.5% 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, 96.6% of Oceanside'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?
Each profile shows the workers' comp type, insurer and policy dates from CSLB's file. Among Oceanside painters, 53.4% are exempt (no employees), 45.5% insured and 1.1% without current coverage. Verify a policy with CSLB's insurer search (step by step).
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