Licensed Painters in Santa Clara, California
Updated November 1, 2026 from CSLB's public license file · C-33 Painting and Decorating Contractor
- 52licensed painters
- 51active (Clear)
- 1.9%with a suspension
- 34.6%workers' comp exempt
- 16.3 yrsmedian time licensed
- 53.8%corp / LLC / partnership (46.2% sole owner)
- 3new in the last 12 months
- —change tracking began November 1, 2026
There are 52 painters based in Santa Clara in CSLB's current file. 51 (98.1%) have a Clear status as of November 1, 2026.
34.6% report a workers' comp exemption, 18.4 points lower than the statewide figure for painters (53%), so many of these businesses say they have no employees. The share with a suspension, 1.9%, is 2.4 points lower than the Santa Clara County rate for the same license (4.3%).
The median painter here has held a license for 16.3 years (more than the statewide median of 14.1), and 3 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 Santa Clara
- Open the painter's profile from the table below (or search Santa Clara listings by name). Check that C-33 appears among its classifications and that the primary status reads Clear. What C-33 covers.
- 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.
- 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).
50 of 52 painters in Santa Clara
Santa Clara 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A & B Painting INC | 311439 | Clear | 51 | Insured | On file |
| Burdick Painting | 371294 | Clear | 47 | Insured | On file |
| O'donnell Plastering INC | 429061 | Clear | 44 | Insured | On file |
| Bay Area Builders INC | 443949 | Clear | 43 | Insured | On file |
| J & J Acoustics INC | 469448 | Clear | 41 | Insured | On file |
| Melody Painting | 533030 | Clear | 38 | Insured | On file |
| Simply Superior Painting | 582398 | Clear | 36 | Exempt | On file |
| California Commerical Painters INC | 610728 | Clear | 35 | Insured | On file |
| Kwon Construction | 609633 | Clear | 35 | Exempt | On file |
| All Seasons Painting & Decorating | 619962 | Clear | 35 | Insured | On file |
| Vanni John Painting | 636133 | Clear | 34 | Exempt | On file |
| P S Maintenance Painting | 643328 | Clear | 34 | Exempt | On file |
| Han Kyu Su | 671120 | Clear | 33 | Exempt | On file |
| Canterbury Contractors INC | 721741 | Clear | 30 | Insured | On file |
| S & I Painting INC | 722281 | Clear | 30 | Exempt | On file |
| J P Lim Painting | 724922 | Clear | 30 | Insured | On file |
| Sunshine Painting CO | 725441 | Clear | 30 | Exempt | On file |
| All American Painting | 774710 | Clear | 26 | Insured | On file |
| Solis Painting Service | 814693 | Clear | 24 | Exempt | On file |
| Impec Group LLC | 822068 | Clear | 23 | Insured | On file |
| Efficient Quality Painting | 840292 | Clear | 22 | Exempt | On file |
| R G Fine Finishes INC | 840815 | Clear | 22 | Insured | On file |
| Lopez Painting | 867696 | Clear | 21 | Exempt | On file |
| Sandino Painting | 872938 | Clear | 20 | Insured | On file |
| Pride One Painting | 933650 | Clear | 17 | Insured | On file |
| California Coatings Plus + | 937759 | Clear | 17 | Exempt | On file |
| Spence Painting | 960648 | Clear | 15 | Exempt | On file |
| Precision Five Star Painting INC | 963729 | Clear | 15 | Insured | On file |
| S and B Painting CO | 964741 | Clear | 15 | Insured | On file |
| Elite Master Cal Builders | 975994 | Clear | 14 | Insured | On file |
| Aiden's Quality Painting INC | 992655 | Clear | 12 | Insured | On file |
| Level 5 INC | 1012649 | Clear | 10 | Insured | On file |
| Best Team Painting | 1013818 | Clear | 10 | Exempt | On file |
| Eurest Building Services | 1025349 | Clear | 9 | Insured | On file |
| Bona Vista Painting INC | 1030907 | Clear | 9 | Insured | On file |
| J S Painting | 1044382 | Clear | 8 | Insured | On file |
| Jm Painting | 1055082 | Clear | 7 | Exempt | On file |
| Paint 911 | 1066507 | Clear | 6 | Insured | On file |
| H V Quality Painting | 1080642 | Clear | 5 | Insured | On file |
| Tommy Yi | 1086622 | Clear | 4 | Insured | On file |
| Speedy Brush Painting INC | 1093772 | Clear | 4 | Exempt | On file |
| Bojorquez Painting INC | 1099187 | Clear | 3 | Exempt | On file |
| 4th Dimension Painting | 1101996 | Clear | 3 | Insured | On file |
| Lim Jp Painting INC | 1105473 | Clear | 3 | Insured | On file |
| Torres Painting | 1110434 | Clear | 3 | Insured | On file |
| Pro Paint Solutions INC | 1114064 | Clear | 2 | Insured | On file |
| Mg Painting | 1122483 | Clear | 2 | Insured | On file |
| Roman Studio | 1137209 | Clear | 1 | Insured | On file |
| Everguard Painting INC | 1152490 | Clear | <1 | Exempt | On file |
| Miracle Method of San Jose | 1151583 | Clear | <1 | Insured | On file |
See all 52 painters in Santa Clara
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 Santa Clara?
CSLB's current public file lists 52 painters with a Santa Clara mailing address. 51 have a Clear status, and 92.3% 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 Santa Clara painters, 34.6% are exempt (no employees), 65.4% insured and 0% without current coverage. Verify a policy with CSLB's insurer search (step by step).
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