Licensed Painters in San Pablo, California
Updated November 1, 2026 from CSLB's public license file · C-33 Painting and Decorating Contractor
- 22licensed painters
- 20active (Clear)
- 9.1%with a suspension
- 59.1%workers' comp exempt
- 4.8 yrsmedian time licensed
- 31.8%corp / LLC / partnership (68.2% sole owner)
- 1new in the last 12 months
- —change tracking began November 1, 2026
San Pablo is home to 22 painters in CSLB's license file, ranking #10 of 10 Contra Costa County cities for this trade. 90.9% are Clear.
59.1% report a workers' comp exemption, 6.1 points higher than the statewide figure for painters (53%), so many of these businesses say they have no employees. The share with a suspension, 9.1%, is 3.3 points higher than the Contra Costa County rate for the same license (5.8%).
The median painter here has held a license for 4.8 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 San Pablo
- Open the painter's profile from the table below (or search San Pablo 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.
- 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 22 painters in San Pablo
San Pablo 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gonzalez Painting Liquid Culture | 961056 | Clear | 15 | Insured | On file |
| Sun Francis Painting | 962921 | Clear | 15 | Exempt | On file |
| Escamilla's Painting INC | 994605 | Clear | 12 | Insured | On file |
| Navarro Jose Painting INC | 1000624 | Clear | 11 | Insured | On file |
| Andrade Heldy Painting INC | 1013949 | Clear | 10 | Insured | On file |
| Jj's Fine Painting INC | 1033381 | Clear | 8 | Insured | On file |
| Espinoza Jose Painting | 1034574 | Clear | 8 | Exempt | On file |
| Amador Painting | 1078528 | Clear | 5 | Exempt | On file |
| Painting Selvin | 1084353 | Clear | 4 | Insured | On file |
| Blue Beret Painting | 1088847 | Clear | 4 | Exempt | On file |
| A & F All Bay Painting INC | 1100612 | Clear | 3 | Exempt | On file |
| Silver Painting | 1109776 | Clear | 3 | Exempt | On file |
| Salgado Painting | 1111312 | Clear | 3 | Exempt | On file |
| Ghost Painter the | 1117792 | Clear | 2 | Insured | On file |
| Melendez Painting | 1131553 | Clear | 1 | Exempt | On file |
| Aga Painting | 1133081 | Clear | 1 | Exempt | On file |
| Mg Painting Contractor | 1133314 | Clear | 1 | Insured | On file |
| Fl Painting Company | 1135056 | Clear | 1 | Exempt | On file |
| Santi Painting INC | 1140285 | Clear | 1 | Insured | On file |
| Merino's Paint and Decorating INC | 1161892 | Clear | <1 | Exempt | On file |
| Venezia Painting CO | 776141 | Susp: contractor's bond | 26 | Exempt | On file |
| Yeti Painting | 1050932 | Susp: contractor's bond | 7 | 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 San Pablo?
CSLB's current public file lists 22 painters with a San Pablo mailing address. 20 have a Clear status, and 90.9% 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 San Pablo painters, 59.1% are exempt (no employees), 40.9% insured and 0% without current coverage. Verify a policy with CSLB's insurer search (step by step).
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