Licensed Painters in Fountain Valley, California
Updated November 1, 2026 from CSLB's public license file · C-33 Painting and Decorating Contractor
- 23licensed painters
- 23active (Clear)
- 0%with a suspension
- 47.8%workers' comp exempt
- 25.3 yrsmedian time licensed
- 34.8%corp / LLC / partnership (65.2% sole owner)
- 2new in the last 12 months
- —change tracking began November 1, 2026
There are 23 painters based in Fountain Valley in CSLB's current file. 23 (100%) have a Clear status as of November 1, 2026.
The share with a suspension, 0%, is 4.6 points lower than the Orange County rate for the same license (4.6%). 47.8% report a workers' comp exemption, 5.2 points lower than the statewide figure for painters (53%), so many of these businesses say they have no employees.
Experience varies: 65.2% have been licensed 10+ years and 2 are new this year (median 25.3 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 Fountain Valley
- Open the painter's profile from the table below (or search Fountain Valley listings by name). Check that C-33 appears among its classifications and that the primary status reads Clear. What C-33 covers.
- 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.
- 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 23 painters in Fountain Valley
Fountain 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Langston Painting | 457251 | Clear | 42 | Exempt | On file |
| Timoti's Painting INC | 515976 | Clear | 39 | Insured | On file |
| J and J Painting | 531887 | Clear | 38 | Exempt | On file |
| Armour's Mike Custom Painting | 535500 | Clear | 38 | Insured | On file |
| House Painting | 597551 | Clear | 36 | Insured | On file |
| Kim Young Painting | 604933 | Clear | 36 | Exempt | On file |
| J - 1 Construction CO | 615630 | Clear | 35 | Insured | On file |
| Paintjob.com | 726461 | Clear | 30 | Exempt | On file |
| Premier Commercial Painting South INC | 776586 | Clear | 26 | Insured | On file |
| Vista Painting Maintenance | 777859 | Clear | 26 | Insured | On file |
| J V Painting CO | 784003 | Clear | 26 | Insured | On file |
| Upgrade Painting | 797714 | Clear | 25 | Exempt | On file |
| Metro Painting | 946203 | Clear | 16 | Insured | On file |
| D & G Construction Group INC | 984602 | Clear | 13 | Exempt | On file |
| Parra Painting and Finishing | 1011461 | Clear | 10 | Insured | On file |
| Griffin Construction Services | 1044540 | Clear | 8 | Insured | On file |
| Oc Dust Free INC | 1045567 | Clear | 8 | Insured | On file |
| Young Kim Painting | 1061948 | Clear | 6 | Insured | On file |
| Pacific Painter | 1087897 | Clear | 4 | Exempt | On file |
| Reyes Pro Painting A Partnership | 1090276 | Clear | 4 | Exempt | On file |
| Dircio's Painting | 1138897 | Clear | 1 | Exempt | On file |
| De La O Painting INC | 1147212 | Clear | <1 | Exempt | On file |
| Gold Coast Painters LLC | 1163739 | 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 Fountain Valley?
CSLB's current public file lists 23 painters with a Fountain Valley mailing address. 23 have a Clear status, and 95.7% 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?
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). Any job of $1,000 or more in labor and materials needs a licensed contractor. Read our guide to the $1,000 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 Fountain Valley, 52.2% of painters list a policy, 47.8% 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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