Licensed Painters in Ventura, California
Updated November 1, 2026 from CSLB's public license file · C-33 Painting and Decorating Contractor
- 96licensed painters
- 92active (Clear)
- 4.2%with a suspension
- 50%workers' comp exempt
- 16.1 yrsmedian time licensed
- 44.8%corp / LLC / partnership (55.2% sole owner)
- 3new in the last 12 months
- —change tracking began November 1, 2026
CSLB's public data lists 96 painters with a mailing address in Ventura, and 92 of them (95.8%) show a Clear primary status.
50% report a workers' comp exemption, 3 points lower than the statewide figure for painters (53%), so many of these businesses say they have no employees. The share with a suspension (4.2%) is close to the Ventura County rate for the same license (4.6%).
Experience varies: 63.5% have been licensed 10+ years and 3 are new this year (median 16.1 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 Ventura
- Open the painter's profile from the table below (or search Ventura listings by name). Check that C-33 appears among its classifications and that the primary status reads Clear. What C-33 covers.
- Re-check the same number on CSLB's Instant License Check the day you sign; our copy is refreshed weekly and 4.2% of Ventura listings here already show a suspension.
- 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.
50 of 96 painters in Ventura
Ventura 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mighty White Acoustic Ceilings | 356331 | Clear | 48 | Exempt | On file |
| Mc Carthy Companies | 393001 | Clear | 46 | Insured | On file |
| Livingston Construction INC | 481651 | Clear | 41 | Insured | On file |
| Melillo Neil Alan Painting | 493051 | Clear | 40 | Exempt | On file |
| Graves Eric Painting & Decorating | 506989 | Clear | 39 | Insured | On file |
| Caliber Contractors | 511771 | Clear | 39 | Exempt | On file |
| Exceptional Paint Coatings | 553549 | Clear | 37 | Insured | On file |
| Hall Donald Richard | 559147 | Clear | 37 | Exempt | On file |
| Borjas Ken Painting | 615323 | Clear | 35 | Insured | On file |
| Long Daniel Painting | 626713 | Clear | 35 | Exempt | On file |
| A S A P Painting | 633998 | Clear | 34 | Exempt | On file |
| Ven Cal Coast Painting INC | 634884 | Clear | 34 | Insured | On file |
| Milin Tom Painting | 649572 | Clear | 34 | Exempt | On file |
| Albrent Mark Painting INC | 654870 | Clear | 34 | Insured | On file |
| Austin's Painting | 653982 | Clear | 34 | Insured | On file |
| R & S Painting Contractors | 679046 | Clear | 33 | Exempt | On file |
| Paint It Wright | 681892 | Clear | 32 | Insured | On file |
| Morton Construction | 700205 | Clear | 31 | Exempt | On file |
| Crawford Painting LLC | 714980 | Clear | 31 | Insured | On file |
| Pacific West Painting INC | 716151 | Clear | 30 | Insured | On file |
| Wyman James V Painting | 737972 | Clear | 29 | Exempt | On file |
| Handyman Can the | 741808 | Clear | 29 | Exempt | On file |
| Michael's Custom Painting | 742399 | Clear | 29 | Exempt | On file |
| McMahon Group | 746008 | Clear | 28 | Exempt | On file |
| Rangel Painting | 770921 | Clear | 27 | Insured | On file |
| Secor Painting | 773302 | Clear | 26 | Insured | On file |
| Anderson Brad | 800799 | Clear | 25 | Exempt | On file |
| Almanza Andres Painting | 804731 | Clear | 24 | Insured | On file |
| Termar INC | 805860 | Clear | 24 | Insured | On file |
| Top Notch Painting | 815431 | Clear | 23 | Insured | On file |
| Phillippe Bros Enterprises INC | 823481 | Clear | 23 | Exempt | On file |
| Kapp Ed CO | 826560 | Clear | 23 | Exempt | On file |
| Ray Breton Construction | 829300 | Clear | 22 | Exempt | On file |
| Paso Del Norte Painting CO INC | 845230 | Clear | 22 | Insured | On file |
| Patterson Mike Painting INC | 858676 | Clear | 21 | Insured | On file |
| Wills Custom Painting | 861112 | Clear | 21 | Insured | On file |
| D R G Painting | 876204 | Clear | 20 | Exempt | On file |
| R H Enterprises | 879971 | Clear | 20 | Exempt | On file |
| Renee Hall | 903187 | Clear | 19 | Exempt | On file |
| Coronado Painting | 912524 | Clear | 18 | Insured | On file |
| Rivera Alfredo Painting | 922319 | Clear | 18 | Exempt | On file |
| Coastline Painting | 930223 | Clear | 17 | Exempt | On file |
| Medina Jason Painting | 941448 | Clear | 16 | Insured | On file |
| Bluewater Painting Company INC | 946613 | Clear | 16 | Insured | On file |
| Pro Faux - Restyle | 947560 | Clear | 16 | Exempt | On file |
| Tracy R D Painting | 957387 | Clear | 15 | Exempt | On file |
| C D Lyon INC | 974335 | Clear | 14 | Insured | On file |
| Clean Cut Painting | 983909 | Clear | 13 | Insured | On file |
| Thomas Darren M | 984305 | Clear | 13 | Insured | On file |
| Arvizu Todd M | 985588 | Clear | 13 | Exempt | On file |
See all 96 painters in Ventura
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 Ventura?
CSLB's current public file lists 96 painters with a Ventura mailing address. 92 have a Clear status, and 89.6% 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?
CSLB issues the C-33 Painting and Decorating Contractor classification for this work. In Ventura County, 95.8% of Ventura's holders are Clear right now. The license requirement starts at $1,000 per job (the minor-work 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 Ventura painters, 50% are exempt (no employees), 49% insured and 1% without current coverage. Verify a policy with CSLB's insurer search (step by step).
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