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Licensed Painters in Ceres, California

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

  • 20licensed painters
  • 18active (Clear)
  • 10%with a suspension
  • 65%workers' comp exempt
  • 14.8 yrsmedian time licensed
  • 25%corp / LLC / partnership (75% sole owner)
  • 0new in the last 12 months
  • —change tracking began November 1, 2026

CSLB's public data lists 20 painters with a mailing address in Ceres, and 18 of them (90%) show a Clear primary status.

The share with a suspension, 10%, is 4.5 points higher than the Stanislaus County rate for the same license (5.5%). 65% report a workers' comp exemption, 12 points higher than the statewide figure for painters (53%), so many of these businesses say they have no employees.

Experience varies: 55% have been licensed 10+ years and 0 are new this year (median 14.8 years, vs 14.1 statewide).

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 Ceres

  1. Open the painter's profile from the table below (or search Ceres listings by name). Check that C-33 appears among its classifications and that the primary status reads Clear. What C-33 covers.
  2. Confirm it live with CSLB's Instant License Check. Statuses change between our weekly refreshes, especially workers' comp and bond suspensions.
  3. 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 20 painters in Ceres

Ceres 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 Ceres
Business nameLicense #StatusYearsWorkers' compBond
Joaquin Painting INC 489147 Clear 40 Insured On file
Affordable Custom Painting By T E S 590458 Clear 36 Exempt On file
Greene's Custom Painting & Decorating 649195 Clear 34 Insured On file
A-1 Painting 715254 Clear 31 Exempt On file
Armando's Painting Service 819454 Clear 23 Exempt On file
Alpha Painting 887479 Clear 19 Exempt On file
A B C Painting 894537 Clear 19 Exempt On file
Pro Touch Painting 900424 Clear 19 Insured On file
Pena Luis Painting 902478 Clear 19 Exempt On file
A V Custom Painting 941124 Clear 16 Exempt On file
Barajas Painting 991523 Clear 12 Exempt On file
Amos Landscape Painting & Fencing INC 1034406 Clear 8 Exempt On file
Bryson's Custom Painting 1055543 Clear 7 Exempt On file
P F C Quality Painting 1060088 Clear 7 Insured On file
Dr House Painting 1069215 Clear 6 Exempt On file
Impact Painting 1108204 Clear 3 Exempt On file
Kings Quality Painters INC 1125248 Clear 2 Insured On file
Impact Pro Refinishing LLC 1128172 Clear 2 Exempt On file
Nor-Cal Painting 1079144 Susp: workers' compensation 5 None On file
Kane Painting 1092546 Susp: contractor's bond 4 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 Ceres?

CSLB's current public file lists 20 painters with a Ceres mailing address. 18 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?

CSLB issues the C-33 Painting and Decorating Contractor classification for this work. In Stanislaus County, 90% of Ceres'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?

Open the contractor's profile here to see the workers' comp type and insurer from CSLB's file. In Ceres, 30% of painters list a policy, 65% claim an exemption and 5% 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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