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Licensed Painters in Vista, California

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

  • 82licensed painters
  • 77active (Clear)
  • 6.1%with a suspension
  • 65.9%workers' comp exempt
  • 11.3 yrsmedian time licensed
  • 26.8%corp / LLC / partnership (73.2% sole owner)
  • 6new in the last 12 months
  • —change tracking began November 1, 2026

Vista is home to 82 painters in CSLB's license file, ranking #6 of 17 San Diego County cities for this trade. 93.9% are Clear.

65.9% report a workers' comp exemption, 12.9 points higher than the statewide figure for painters (53%), so many of these businesses say they have no employees. The share with a suspension (6.1%) is close to the San Diego County rate for the same license (5.6%).

The median painter here has held a license for 11.3 years (less than the statewide median of 14.1), and 6 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 Vista

  1. Find the business in the list below, or search all 82 Vista 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).
  2. Re-check the same number on CSLB's Instant License Check the day you sign; our copy is refreshed weekly and 6.1% of Vista listings here already show a suspension.
  3. Match the license holder's name to the name on the written contract and the person you meet. Since 65.9% of Vista painters claim a workers' comp exemption, ask who will actually do the work. Hiring checklist.

50 of 82 painters in Vista

Vista 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 Vista
Business nameLicense #StatusYearsWorkers' compBond
Main Painting Company the 350812 Clear 48 Insured On file
Moremak Painter 495190 Clear 40 Exempt On file
J S Custom Painting 516515 Clear 39 Insured On file
Maximum Painting and Wallcoverings Corp 547831 Clear 38 Insured On file
Wombolt Patrick Painting 583977 Clear 36 Insured On file
I D Construction 588724 Clear 36 Insured On file
Majestic Touch Painting and Decorative Finishes 598695 Clear 36 Exempt On file
Hyundai Painting CO 608329 Clear 35 Exempt On file
Youngs Painting CO 621419 Clear 35 Exempt On file
Al's Quality Painting INC 699636 Clear 31 Insured On file
Perfect Painting 699602 Clear 31 Exempt On file
Ideate Design-Build INC 708264 Clear 31 Insured On file
Wet Paint 710545 Clear 31 Exempt On file
American Pro - Coating LLC 749303 Clear 28 Insured On file
Aloha Painting CO 769680 Clear 27 Insured On file
Garcia's Custom Painting 792586 Clear 25 Insured On file
Kenneth Scott Pauli 794636 Clear 25 Exempt On file
Farrell Painting 799659 Clear 25 Exempt On file
Colori Decorative Arts 801573 Clear 24 Exempt On file
C D I S 818290 Clear 23 Insured On file
Ulibarri Zachary Painting 832883 Clear 22 Exempt On file
Hansen Eric Painting 843202 Clear 22 Exempt On file
Julieart 842888 Clear 22 Exempt On file
United Top Quality Construction INC 844343 Clear 22 Exempt On file
Colonial Painting 851228 Clear 21 Exempt On file
San Marcos Painting and Decorating 873096 Clear 20 Insured On file
Parker Painting 874102 Clear 20 Insured On file
Urban Painting 887005 Clear 20 Exempt On file
Robin's Custom Painting 900143 Clear 19 Exempt On file
Paramount Waterproofing & Restoration INC 901951 Clear 19 Insured On file
The Ultimate Painter 912799 Clear 18 Exempt On file
Franco Gary Painting INC 921882 Clear 18 Insured On file
Sanchez R Painting Company 931298 Clear 17 Exempt On file
Larios Javier Painting 945954 Clear 16 Exempt On file
R M G Painting 957754 Clear 15 Exempt On file
Correa Painting 966968 Clear 15 Exempt On file
J B L Finishes 993631 Clear 12 Exempt On file
O M Custom Painting 995580 Clear 12 Insured On file
Awesome Building Solutions INC 997896 Clear 12 Exempt On file
Ogletree Painting 997622 Clear 12 Exempt On file
Rivera Painting & Finishing INC 1020185 Clear 10 Exempt On file
Beyond Quality Painting 1021124 Clear 9 Exempt On file
E M C Painting 1021008 Clear 9 Exempt On file
B L Painting 1022151 Clear 9 Insured On file
All Angel Painting Solutions 1031801 Clear 9 Exempt On file
M V P Painting 1031241 Clear 9 Insured On file
Painting To the Max 1030881 Clear 9 Exempt On file
Jem Painting Services 1036281 Clear 8 Exempt On file
A T A Fine Work Painting 1036872 Clear 8 Insured On file
New Life Painting 1042263 Clear 8 Exempt On file

See all 82 painters in Vista

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 Vista?

CSLB's current public file lists 82 painters with a Vista mailing address. 77 have a Clear status, and 82.9% 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?

CSLB issues the C-33 Painting and Decorating Contractor classification for this work. In San Diego County, 93.9% of Vista'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 Vista painters, 65.9% are exempt (no employees), 34.1% insured and 0% without current coverage. Verify a policy with CSLB's insurer search (step by step).

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