Licensed Painters in Castro Valley, California
Updated November 1, 2026 from CSLB's public license file · C-33 Painting and Decorating Contractor
- 37licensed painters
- 37active (Clear)
- 0%with a suspension
- 48.6%workers' comp exempt
- 16.5 yrsmedian time licensed
- 35.1%corp / LLC / partnership (64.9% sole owner)
- 1new in the last 12 months
- —change tracking began November 1, 2026
Castro Valley is home to 37 painters in CSLB's license file, ranking #5 of 9 Alameda County cities for this trade. 100% are Clear.
The share with a suspension, 0%, is 3.4 points lower than the Alameda County rate for the same license (3.4%). 48.6% report a workers' comp exemption, 4.4 points lower than the statewide figure for painters (53%), so many of these businesses say they have no employees.
1 of these licenses is less than a year old, while 70.3% have been held for 10 years or more. The median is 16.5 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 Castro Valley
- Find the business in the list below, or search all 37 Castro Valley 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).
- Confirm it live with CSLB's Instant License Check. Statuses change between our weekly refreshes, especially workers' comp and bond suspensions.
- 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.
All 37 painters in Castro Valley
Castro Valley 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Langon John J JR | 283657 | Clear | 53 | Insured | On file |
| Mc Donagh John Builders and Energy Systems | 422946 | Clear | 44 | Exempt | On file |
| Merkouris Construction INC | 464532 | Clear | 42 | Insured | On file |
| Huska Kelly Contracting | 506830 | Clear | 39 | Insured | On file |
| Dobel Mark Painting & Restoration | 556547 | Clear | 37 | None | On file |
| S & S Painting and Coatings INC | 646957 | Clear | 34 | Insured | On file |
| Nunes Painting & Decorating | 654530 | Clear | 34 | Exempt | On file |
| Gutierrez Painting CO | 659029 | Clear | 33 | Insured | On file |
| Absolute Painting | 709370 | Clear | 31 | Insured | On file |
| Preferred Painting | 722844 | Clear | 30 | Insured | On file |
| Forni Emilio Construction & Remodeling | 736135 | Clear | 29 | Exempt | On file |
| All Environmental CO | 808087 | Clear | 24 | Exempt | On file |
| Advanced Painting Systems | 828766 | Clear | 22 | Exempt | On file |
| Custom Innovations | 907211 | Clear | 18 | Exempt | On file |
| Miller Jay Painting | 908643 | Clear | 18 | Exempt | On file |
| Cal-Valley Painting INC | 924600 | Clear | 18 | Insured | On file |
| Jk Painting | 927668 | Clear | 17 | Exempt | On file |
| Baptiste Painting | 930665 | Clear | 17 | Exempt | On file |
| All American Painting Company | 947075 | Clear | 16 | Exempt | On file |
| On Point Construction | 949627 | Clear | 16 | Insured | On file |
| Picon F R P INC | 952283 | Clear | 16 | Insured | On file |
| All Valley Painting and Decorating | 959700 | Clear | 15 | Exempt | On file |
| Duarte & Sons Construction & Painting | 959065 | Clear | 15 | Exempt | On file |
| Romanov Painting | 970652 | Clear | 14 | Exempt | On file |
| Vaca Painting | 996245 | Clear | 12 | Exempt | On file |
| R A Custom Siding | 1007444 | Clear | 11 | Insured | On file |
| Rayco Painting & Construction INC | 1029239 | Clear | 9 | Insured | On file |
| Splash of Class Painting and Construction | 1063848 | Clear | 6 | Exempt | On file |
| Gallegos Painting | 1064620 | Clear | 6 | Insured | On file |
| Guillen's Painting INC | 1079252 | Clear | 5 | Insured | On file |
| Bautista Universal Colors | 1093781 | Clear | 4 | Exempt | On file |
| Tyler Britt | 1094711 | Clear | 4 | Exempt | On file |
| Renaissance Stone Care & Waterproofing | 1096214 | Clear | 4 | Insured | On file |
| Greek Painting CO INC the | 1103868 | Clear | 3 | Insured | On file |
| Jk Painting CO | 1104216 | Clear | 3 | Insured | On file |
| A L Color Painting LLC | 1133024 | Clear | 1 | Insured | On file |
| Mota Painting | 1152210 | 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 Castro Valley?
CSLB's current public file lists 37 painters with a Castro Valley mailing address. 37 have a Clear status, and 94.6% 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?
Look for C-33 on the license. 37 businesses in Castro Valley 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 Castro Valley, 48.6% of painters list a policy, 48.6% claim an exemption and 2.7% 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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