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Licensed Painters in Berkeley, California

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

  • 20licensed painters
  • 19active (Clear)
  • 5%with a suspension
  • 50%workers' comp exempt
  • 26.2 yrsmedian time licensed
  • 35%corp / LLC / partnership (65% sole owner)
  • 2new in the last 12 months
  • —change tracking began November 1, 2026

Berkeley is home to 20 painters in CSLB's license file, ranking #9 of 9 Alameda County cities for this trade. 95% are Clear.

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, 5%, is 1.6 points higher than the Alameda County rate for the same license (3.4%).

The median painter here has held a license for 26.2 years (more than the statewide median of 14.1), and 2 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 Berkeley

  1. Look the company up by name or license number (search Berkeley). On the profile, confirm three things: Clear status, the C-33 license for this kind of work, and a contractor's bond on file.
  2. Confirm it live with CSLB's Instant License Check. Statuses change between our weekly refreshes, especially workers' comp and bond suspensions.
  3. Ask for the pocket license and a photo ID and match the name to your contract. Work of $1,000 or more needs a license (the $1,000 rule), and a down payment can't exceed $1,000 or 10% (down payment rules).

All 20 painters in Berkeley

Berkeley 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 Berkeley
Business nameLicense #StatusYearsWorkers' compBond
Morrow R J Painting and Decorating 450772 Clear 42 Exempt On file
Cartelli Painting & Waterproofing INC 549784 Clear 37 Insured On file
Stahlschmidt Painting & Restoration LLC 549994 Clear 37 Insured On file
A+ Construction 567260 Clear 37 Exempt On file
Walker Painting 640287 Clear 34 Exempt On file
J3c Construction 739305 Clear 29 Exempt On file
A & J Painting INC 759175 Clear 27 Insured On file
Espinoza S Painting 762195 Clear 27 Insured On file
Glez Painting 782810 Clear 26 Insured On file
Perez A Painting 783099 Clear 26 Insured On file
Carty Dennis Painting 818358 Clear 23 Exempt On file
Armada Painting & Decorating 899970 Clear 19 Insured On file
Myco Custom Painting 1012778 Clear 10 Exempt On file
Royal Painting and Decoration 1024244 Clear 9 Insured On file
French Painter the 1032081 Clear 9 Insured On file
C M A Painting INC 1064139 Clear 6 Insured On file
Cal's Painting 1138094 Clear 1 Exempt On file
The Perfect Painting Line 1151593 Clear <1 Exempt On file
Painting the Bay 1160370 Clear <1 Exempt On file
Sundance Painting & Decorating 669183 Susp: contractor's bond 33 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 Berkeley?

CSLB's current public file lists 20 painters with a Berkeley mailing address. 19 have a Clear status, and 90% 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. 20 businesses in Berkeley 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 Berkeley painters, 50% are exempt (no employees), 50% insured and 0% without current coverage. Verify a policy with CSLB's insurer search (step by step).

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