Licensed Painters in Walnut Creek, California
Updated November 1, 2026 from CSLB's public license file · C-33 Painting and Decorating Contractor
- 39licensed painters
- 39active (Clear)
- 0%with a suspension
- 51.3%workers' comp exempt
- 20.3 yrsmedian time licensed
- 43.6%corp / LLC / partnership (56.4% sole owner)
- 5new in the last 12 months
- —change tracking began November 1, 2026
Walnut Creek is home to 39 painters in CSLB's license file, ranking #5 of 10 Contra Costa County cities for this trade. 100% are Clear.
The share with a suspension, 0%, is 5.8 points lower than the Contra Costa County rate for the same license (5.8%). 51.3% report a workers' comp exemption, 1.7 points lower than the statewide figure for painters (53%), so many of these businesses say they have no employees.
5 of these licenses are less than a year old, while 64.1% have been held for 10 years or more. The median is 20.3 years.
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 Walnut Creek
- Find the business in the list below, or search all 39 Walnut Creek 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).
- 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.
- Match the license holder's name to the name on the written contract and the person you meet. Since 51.3% of Walnut Creek painters claim a workers' comp exemption, ask who will actually do the work. Hiring checklist.
All 39 painters in Walnut Creek
Walnut Creek 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eby Painting | 530408 | Clear | 38 | Exempt | On file |
| Irving George Painting | 540466 | Clear | 38 | Insured | On file |
| Aspatore J P Painting and Drywall | 564522 | Clear | 37 | Exempt | On file |
| Roberts Steve Painting INC | 590533 | Clear | 36 | Insured | On file |
| Errington & Company INC | 603312 | Clear | 36 | Insured | On file |
| Paint Perfect | 611618 | Clear | 35 | Insured | On file |
| Skinner Painting and Decorating | 621497 | Clear | 35 | Exempt | On file |
| Deignan Painting | 640985 | Clear | 34 | Exempt | On file |
| Oak Mountain Cabinets | 669634 | Clear | 33 | Insured | On file |
| Sgambati Painting CO INC | 688297 | Clear | 32 | Insured | On file |
| Creative Changes | 703917 | Clear | 31 | Exempt | On file |
| Kirk Jeffrey S | 712317 | Clear | 31 | Exempt | On file |
| Spectacular Painting INC | 714716 | Clear | 31 | Insured | On file |
| Neal's Painting Company INC | 742833 | Clear | 29 | Insured | On file |
| Lorentson Painting & Decorating | 755070 | Clear | 28 | Insured | On file |
| Top of the Ladder Painting & Decorating | 802273 | Clear | 24 | Exempt | On file |
| Varsity Painting INC | 809250 | Clear | 24 | Insured | On file |
| Bay Cal Painting | 818571 | Clear | 23 | Insured | On file |
| Malinov Grigor H | 850647 | Clear | 21 | Exempt | On file |
| Charming Painting and Decorating | 880469 | Clear | 20 | Exempt | On file |
| Wall Artist the | 907338 | Clear | 18 | Exempt | On file |
| Sead's Painting | 966021 | Clear | 15 | Exempt | On file |
| Soteres Painting | 1005527 | Clear | 11 | Exempt | On file |
| Dimension Painting | 1008593 | Clear | 11 | Insured | On file |
| Q P S INC General Contractors | 1018263 | Clear | 10 | Insured | On file |
| Star Waterproofing and Roofing INC | 1036279 | Clear | 8 | Insured | On file |
| Artemis Building CO | 1039825 | Clear | 8 | Insured | On file |
| West Coast Waterproofers INC | 1051682 | Clear | 7 | Insured | On file |
| All Cote Painting | 1056400 | Clear | 7 | Exempt | On file |
| Bear Remodeling INC | 1061286 | Clear | 6 | Insured | On file |
| West Coast Painting | 1063508 | Clear | 6 | Exempt | On file |
| Amaton Drywall INC | 1072379 | Clear | 5 | Insured | On file |
| Olson Rodd Painting | 1110129 | Clear | 3 | Exempt | On file |
| Wardo Painting INC | 1137080 | Clear | 1 | Exempt | On file |
| Infinity Pro Coats | 1146797 | Clear | <1 | Exempt | On file |
| All Pro Deck | 1156502 | Clear | <1 | Insured | On file |
| H R Hernandez Painting | 1158086 | Clear | <1 | Exempt | On file |
| Pop Painting | 1157931 | Clear | <1 | Exempt | On file |
| Shewmaker Painting Company | 1158526 | Clear | <1 | 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 Walnut Creek?
CSLB's current public file lists 39 painters with a Walnut Creek mailing address. 39 have a Clear status, and 97.4% 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. 39 businesses in Walnut Creek 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 Walnut Creek, 48.7% of painters list a policy, 51.3% 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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