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Licensed Painters in Poway, California

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

  • 20licensed painters
  • 19active (Clear)
  • 5%with a suspension
  • 60%workers' comp exempt
  • 10.3 yrsmedian time licensed
  • 50%corp / LLC / partnership (50% sole owner)
  • 1new in the last 12 months
  • —change tracking began November 1, 2026

Poway is home to 20 painters in CSLB's license file, ranking #17 of 17 San Diego County cities for this trade. 95% are Clear.

The share with a suspension (5%) is close to the San Diego County rate for the same license (5.6%). 60% report a workers' comp exemption, 7 points higher than the statewide figure for painters (53%), so many of these businesses say they have no employees.

The median painter here has held a license for 10.3 years (less than the statewide median of 14.1), and 1 license was 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 Poway

  1. Find the business in the list below, or search all 20 Poway 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. 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.

All 20 painters in Poway

Poway 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 Poway
Business nameLicense #StatusYearsWorkers' compBond
Exterior Specialties 282603 Clear 53 Exempt On file
Rainbow Painting Consulting 503330 Clear 39 Exempt On file
Dura Painting CO 611054 Clear 35 Insured On file
Parada Painting INC 742112 Clear 29 Insured On file
Annear Tim Custom Painting 748432 Clear 28 Exempt On file
M M Europainting 877169 Clear 20 Exempt On file
McKinney R Painting INC 981149 Clear 13 Exempt On file
Nicholas Painting INC 1011292 Clear 10 Insured On file
Solano Painting Concepts 1012007 Clear 10 Exempt On file
Zumaya's Painting 1019787 Clear 10 Exempt On file
B & B Painting and Wallcovering INC 1021373 Clear 9 Insured On file
Caliber Restorations INC 1072736 Clear 5 Insured On file
Monzo Painting 1080458 Clear 5 Exempt On file
Reyes Residential Painting 1081342 Clear 5 Exempt On file
Elevated Paintworks 1085463 Clear 4 Insured On file
Jm Coatings Systems INC 1119814 Clear 2 Exempt On file
Dina 2 Decor Construction 1132987 Clear 1 Insured On file
Paintonomy INC 1132665 Clear 1 Exempt On file
Zumaya Painting Service 1154391 Clear <1 Exempt On file
Oz Painting Man 852136 Susp: workers' compensation 21 None 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 Poway?

CSLB's current public file lists 20 painters with a Poway mailing address. 19 have a Clear status, and 85% 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?

Open the contractor's profile here to see the workers' comp type and insurer from CSLB's file. In Poway, 35% of painters list a policy, 60% claim an exemption and 5% 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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