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Licensed Painters in Santa Cruz, California

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

  • 50licensed painters
  • 47active (Clear)
  • 6%with a suspension
  • 66%workers' comp exempt
  • 21.8 yrsmedian time licensed
  • 16%corp / LLC / partnership (84% sole owner)
  • 2new in the last 12 months
  • —change tracking began November 1, 2026

CSLB's public data lists 50 painters with a mailing address in Santa Cruz, and 47 of them (94%) show a Clear primary status.

The share with a suspension, 6%, is 1.5 points higher than the Santa Cruz County rate for the same license (4.5%). 66% report a workers' comp exemption, 13 points higher than the statewide figure for painters (53%), so many of these businesses say they have no employees.

Experience varies: 78% have been licensed 10+ years and 2 are new this year (median 21.8 years, vs 14.1 statewide).

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 Cruz

  1. Open the painter's profile from the table below (or search Santa Cruz listings by name). Check that C-33 appears among its classifications and that the primary status reads Clear. What C-33 covers.
  2. Re-check the same number on CSLB's Instant License Check the day you sign; our copy is refreshed weekly and 6% of Santa Cruz listings here already show a suspension.
  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 50 painters in Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz 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 Santa Cruz
Business nameLicense #StatusYearsWorkers' compBond
Ledesma & Sons Painting 294652 Clear 52 Insured On file
South Bay Painting 401200 Clear 45 Insured On file
Robertson Renovations 465375 Clear 42 Insured On file
Rockett Michael 467537 Clear 41 Exempt On file
Topcoat Painting 536574 Clear 38 Exempt On file
Spectrum Painting 557756 Clear 37 Insured On file
Biakanja John Stain & Paint 596482 Clear 36 Exempt On file
J & M Painting 595168 Clear 36 Exempt On file
Macbeth Craig 648210 Clear 34 Exempt On file
Precise Painting 647178 Clear 34 Exempt On file
Coutts Paul Painting 692363 Clear 32 Insured On file
Martensen Painting INC 702669 Clear 31 Insured On file
Cohen Laurence E 729015 Clear 30 Exempt On file
Davis Mark Specialty Painting 737143 Clear 29 Exempt On file
Sek T Paul 741374 Clear 29 Insured On file
Gonzales John G 757119 Clear 27 Exempt On file
Allstar Painting 770758 Clear 27 Exempt On file
Country Club Painting and Wallpaper 772020 Clear 26 Exempt On file
Cal Bear Painting 816009 Clear 23 Exempt On file
Villa's Painting 830141 Clear 22 Exempt On file
Dibiasi Painting 833130 Clear 22 Exempt On file
Coursey Christopher Painting 843436 Clear 22 Exempt On file
Cranston Fine Finishing 845054 Clear 22 Exempt On file
Hernandez Jinio 847043 Clear 22 Exempt On file
Ultra Painting 857432 Clear 21 Insured On file
Goins David Painting 866570 Clear 21 Exempt On file
Reiter Paul Painting 889619 Clear 19 Exempt On file
Perfecto Painting 891492 Clear 19 Exempt On file
Komocsi Gyorgy 909234 Clear 18 Exempt On file
Painting By Bianco 910924 Clear 18 Exempt On file
Cutting Edge Painting 929770 Clear 17 Insured On file
Lance Sanchez Painting 955158 Clear 15 Exempt On file
Skinner Custom Painting 977875 Clear 14 Insured On file
The Deck Medic Refinishing Services 982434 Clear 13 Exempt On file
Monroy Painting 983378 Clear 13 Insured On file
Fine Luxury Painting Company LLC 988597 Clear 12 Insured On file
Antonio Ambriz Painting INC 1015771 Clear 10 Insured On file
Emerald Ocean Painting 1025713 Clear 9 Insured On file
Smith Ds Painting INC 1035426 Clear 8 Insured On file
Carter Glenn Decorative Arts 1044975 Clear 8 Exempt On file
Jody the Painter 1045886 Clear 8 Exempt On file
Precision Technique Painting 1075453 Clear 5 Exempt On file
Painting Olmeda 1084536 Clear 4 Exempt On file
Platinum Painters INC 1101757 Clear 3 Exempt On file
Shaw Bryce Painting INC 1111916 Clear 3 Exempt On file
Modern Bay Painting LLC 1146345 Clear 1 Insured On file
Jacob Wheeler 1154479 Clear <1 Exempt On file
Tupper Randy Painting 528958 Susp: contractor's bond 38 Exempt On file
Scott Derek Painting 980078 Susp: contractor's bond 13 Exempt On file
Luna Painting Company 1039333 Susp: contractor's bond 8 Insured 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 Santa Cruz?

CSLB's current public file lists 50 painters with a Santa Cruz mailing address. 47 have a Clear status, and 86% 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. 50 businesses in Santa Cruz 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 Santa Cruz, 34% of painters list a policy, 66% 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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