Licensed Painters in Richmond, California
Updated November 1, 2026 from CSLB's public license file · C-33 Painting and Decorating Contractor
- 58licensed painters
- 52active (Clear)
- 10.3%with a suspension
- 62.1%workers' comp exempt
- 7.2 yrsmedian time licensed
- 32.8%corp / LLC / partnership (67.2% sole owner)
- 2new in the last 12 months
- —change tracking began November 1, 2026
Richmond is home to 58 painters in CSLB's license file, ranking #2 of 10 Contra Costa County cities for this trade. 89.7% are Clear.
The share with a suspension, 10.3%, is 4.5 points higher than the Contra Costa County rate for the same license (5.8%). 62.1% report a workers' comp exemption, 9.1 points higher 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 43.1% have been held for 10 years or more. The median is 7.2 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 Richmond
- Find the business in the list below, or search all 58 Richmond 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 10.3% of Richmond listings here already show a suspension.
- Match the license holder's name to the name on the written contract and the person you meet. Since 62.1% of Richmond painters claim a workers' comp exemption, ask who will actually do the work. Hiring checklist.
50 of 58 painters in Richmond
Richmond 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ron Pedersen Painting & Decorating Contractor | 374782 | Clear | 47 | Exempt | On file |
| Bassing Painting INC | 402336 | Clear | 45 | Insured | On file |
| Dial Construction CO | 517376 | Clear | 39 | Exempt | On file |
| Schaedel Painting | 556858 | Clear | 37 | Exempt | On file |
| Cal Painting | 622544 | Clear | 35 | Insured | On file |
| Richardson Jerome Painting | 659675 | Clear | 33 | Exempt | On file |
| Shanks Painting CO | 663087 | Clear | 33 | Exempt | On file |
| Nor Cal Wood Restoration & Painting | 717319 | Clear | 30 | Insured | On file |
| Cohen Painting | 731968 | Clear | 29 | Exempt | On file |
| Murillo Construction & Painting & Remodeling | 740089 | Clear | 29 | Insured | On file |
| Anderson Jeff Custom Finishes | 756537 | Clear | 27 | Exempt | On file |
| Genesis Painting LLC | 770048 | Clear | 27 | Insured | On file |
| Nance Painting | 775303 | Clear | 26 | Exempt | On file |
| McKenzie Finishes INC | 792927 | Clear | 25 | Insured | On file |
| Sanchez M F Construction & Painting | 819382 | Clear | 23 | Exempt | On file |
| Maroc Painting INC | 852844 | Clear | 21 | Insured | On file |
| Alberto's Painting & Remodeling | 868237 | Clear | 20 | Exempt | On file |
| De Lima Building Services | 946915 | Clear | 16 | Insured | On file |
| Oscar Mejia Painting | 967076 | Clear | 15 | Exempt | On file |
| #1 Quality Painting INC | 991462 | Clear | 12 | Exempt | On file |
| A M P Painting | 993663 | Clear | 12 | Exempt | On file |
| Zermeno's Painting | 1013689 | Clear | 10 | Exempt | On file |
| Top Choice Painting | 1027841 | Clear | 9 | Exempt | On file |
| Bogarin Painting INC | 1042226 | Clear | 8 | Insured | On file |
| Planet Painting | 1045407 | Clear | 8 | Exempt | On file |
| Prado Pro Painting INC | 1057541 | Clear | 7 | Insured | On file |
| Eddie General Construction | 1061131 | Clear | 6 | Insured | On file |
| Alonso Painting | 1071901 | Clear | 5 | Insured | On file |
| Corona Painting | 1074123 | Clear | 5 | Exempt | On file |
| Bg Painting INC | 1074842 | Clear | 5 | Exempt | On file |
| Painting Miguel | 1085230 | Clear | 4 | Exempt | On file |
| Gold Star Pro Painters INC | 1087207 | Clear | 4 | Insured | On file |
| David's Painting | 1088755 | Clear | 4 | Exempt | On file |
| Golden Colors Painting INC | 1091114 | Clear | 4 | Insured | On file |
| Level Five Painting | 1096597 | Clear | 4 | Insured | On file |
| Oqp Corporation | 1101382 | Clear | 3 | Exempt | On file |
| Stroke of Genius Painting | 1102738 | Clear | 3 | Insured | On file |
| Speedy Painting & Decoration Corp | 1103695 | Clear | 3 | Exempt | On file |
| JR Painting | 1119931 | Clear | 2 | Insured | On file |
| Double M Painting CO | 1121611 | Clear | 2 | Exempt | On file |
| Refresh Painting | 1122312 | Clear | 2 | Exempt | On file |
| San 49 Painting Company | 1123545 | Clear | 2 | Insured | On file |
| Reyes Painting INC | 1129525 | Clear | 1 | Insured | On file |
| E A Pedroni Construction | 1131862 | Clear | 1 | Insured | On file |
| Fgg Painting INC | 1131302 | Clear | 1 | Exempt | On file |
| Enciso Painting | 1136443 | Clear | 1 | Exempt | On file |
| Fabian's Painting | 1137153 | Clear | 1 | Insured | On file |
| Rf Painting | 1135892 | Clear | 1 | Exempt | On file |
| V/C's Painting | 1136988 | Clear | 1 | Exempt | On file |
| Montes Restoration Painting | 1142148 | Clear | 1 | Insured | On file |
See all 58 painters in Richmond
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 Richmond?
CSLB's current public file lists 58 painters with a Richmond mailing address. 52 have a Clear status, and 81% 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?
Look for C-33 on the license. 58 businesses in Richmond hold it. Small jobs under $1,000 with no permit and no employees are exempt; everything else needs a license (details).
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 Richmond, 37.9% of painters list a policy, 62.1% 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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