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Licensed Painters in Aptos, California

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

  • 22licensed painters
  • 22active (Clear)
  • 0%with a suspension
  • 27.3%workers' comp exempt
  • 20.6 yrsmedian time licensed
  • 22.7%corp / LLC / partnership (77.3% sole owner)
  • 0new in the last 12 months
  • —change tracking began November 1, 2026

Aptos is home to 22 painters in CSLB's license file, ranking #3 of 3 Santa Cruz County cities for this trade. 100% are Clear.

27.3% report a workers' comp exemption, 25.7 points lower than the statewide figure for painters (53%), so many of these businesses say they have no employees. The share with a suspension, 0%, is 4.5 points lower than the Santa Cruz County rate for the same license (4.5%).

0 of these licenses are less than a year old, while 72.7% have been held for 10 years or more. The median is 20.6 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 Aptos

  1. Find the business in the list below, or search all 22 Aptos 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 0% of Aptos 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. Ask for proof of workers' comp if anyone besides the owner will work on site. Hiring checklist.

All 22 painters in Aptos

Aptos 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 Aptos
Business nameLicense #StatusYearsWorkers' compBond
Dalmau Tim Painting 486205 Clear 40 Insured On file
Malibu Painting 498848 Clear 40 Insured On file
Gassaway Tim Painting 549327 Clear 37 Insured On file
Ortiz Construction 673782 Clear 33 Insured On file
Carlyle Bret Painting 675842 Clear 33 Insured On file
Wells Larry Painting 678718 Clear 33 Insured On file
Sierra Azul Painting 708115 Clear 31 Insured On file
J and S Professional Painting CO. 739312 Clear 29 Exempt On file
Watercolors 770307 Clear 27 Insured On file
New Life Painting 773085 Clear 26 Insured On file
Big Chad's Painting 850312 Clear 21 Exempt On file
Bartlett Painting INC 901126 Clear 19 Insured On file
Francisco's Painting 926607 Clear 17 Exempt On file
Van Damme Painting 926728 Clear 17 Insured On file
Sidorov Konstantin Painting 974462 Clear 14 Exempt On file
Andson Painting INC 1001600 Clear 11 Insured On file
Garvey Painting INC 1057716 Clear 7 Insured On file
Transformational Color INC 1084266 Clear 4 Insured On file
Tardiff Gary Painting 1085522 Clear 4 Exempt On file
I Paint CO Decorative Finishing Services 1101009 Clear 3 Exempt On file
Stateside Painting 1102395 Clear 3 Insured On file
Morgan Haines Painting 1108377 Clear 3 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 Aptos?

CSLB's current public file lists 22 painters with a Aptos mailing address. 22 have a Clear status, and 81.8% 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. 22 businesses in Aptos 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?

Each profile shows the workers' comp type, insurer and policy dates from CSLB's file. Among Aptos painters, 27.3% are exempt (no employees), 72.7% insured and 0% without current coverage. Verify a policy with CSLB's insurer search (step by step).

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