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Licensed Painters in Hawthorne, California

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

  • 29licensed painters
  • 28active (Clear)
  • 3.4%with a suspension
  • 41.4%workers' comp exempt
  • 5.1 yrsmedian time licensed
  • 65.5%corp / LLC / partnership (34.5% sole owner)
  • 2new in the last 12 months
  • —change tracking began November 1, 2026

CSLB's public data lists 29 painters with a mailing address in Hawthorne, and 28 of them (96.6%) show a Clear primary status.

The share with a suspension, 3.4%, is 2.4 points lower than the Los Angeles County rate for the same license (5.8%). 41.4% report a workers' comp exemption, 11.6 points lower than the statewide figure for painters (53%), so many of these businesses say they have no employees.

Experience varies: 41.4% have been licensed 10+ years and 2 are new this year (median 5.1 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 Hawthorne

  1. Open the painter's profile from the table below (or search Hawthorne listings by name). Check that C-33 appears among its classifications and that the primary status reads Clear. What C-33 covers.
  2. Re-check the same number on CSLB's Instant License Check the day you sign; our copy is refreshed weekly and 3.4% of Hawthorne listings here already show a suspension.
  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 29 painters in Hawthorne

Hawthorne 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 Hawthorne
Business nameLicense #StatusYearsWorkers' compBond
Advanced Painting Contractors CO INC 441425 Clear 43 Insured On file
Sweeney Jim Construction INC 653779 Clear 34 Exempt On file
Cime Victor Painting 707179 Clear 31 Insured On file
Cal Building & Maintenance Industries INC 741907 Clear 29 Insured On file
Castillo's Painting INC 771992 Clear 26 Insured On file
Tweedts Custom Painting 787138 Clear 26 Exempt On file
First Choice Painting Contractor 813206 Clear 24 Insured On file
Scott's Painting Service 869684 Clear 20 Exempt On file
Imagine Walls 915004 Clear 18 Exempt On file
On Time Painting INC 985250 Clear 13 Insured On file
Dream Home Painting and Decoration INC 989454 Clear 12 Insured On file
Forza Painting INC 1011654 Clear 10 Insured On file
Palacios Aleks Painting INC 1030846 Clear 9 Insured On file
Flavio's Painting 1032717 Clear 9 Exempt On file
Casa Bonita Painting INC 1081763 Clear 5 Insured On file
De La Cruz Painting Projects 1086535 Clear 4 Insured On file
Jjd Legacy & Caballero Construction 1086811 Clear 4 Exempt On file
Mirabito Painting 1089929 Clear 4 Exempt On file
South Bay Colors Painting INC 1095929 Clear 4 Insured On file
Corona Painting INC 1111788 Clear 3 Insured On file
Kafam Painting INC 1115219 Clear 2 Insured On file
Cero M Painting INC 1127488 Clear 2 Exempt On file
Hch General Contractor INC 1135479 Clear 1 Insured On file
Anchor Painting INC 1139722 Clear 1 Exempt On file
De Leon Painting 1143693 Clear 1 Exempt On file
Hernandez Premier Painting LLC 1143324 Clear 1 Insured On file
Kev's True Colors 1155575 Clear <1 Exempt On file
Airlessbrush Painting 1161816 Clear <1 Exempt On file
Lopez Hernan 1103989 Susp: workers' compensation 3 None 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 Hawthorne?

CSLB's current public file lists 29 painters with a Hawthorne mailing address. 28 have a Clear status, and 93.1% 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 Los Angeles County, 96.6% of Hawthorne'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 Hawthorne, 55.2% of painters list a policy, 41.4% claim an exemption and 3.4% 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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