Licensed Painters in La Quinta, California
Updated November 1, 2026 from CSLB's public license file · C-33 Painting and Decorating Contractor
- 22licensed painters
- 21active (Clear)
- 4.5%with a suspension
- 77.3%workers' comp exempt
- 15.2 yrsmedian time licensed
- 31.8%corp / LLC / partnership (68.2% sole owner)
- 1new in the last 12 months
- —change tracking began November 1, 2026
There are 22 painters based in La Quinta in CSLB's current file. 21 (95.5%) have a Clear status as of November 1, 2026.
The share with a suspension (4.5%) is close to the Riverside County rate for the same license (4.2%). 77.3% report a workers' comp exemption, 24.3 points higher than the statewide figure for painters (53%), so many of these businesses say they have no employees.
The median painter here has held a license for 15.2 years (more than the statewide median of 14.1), and 1 license was 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 La Quinta
- Look the company up by name or license number (search La Quinta). On the profile, confirm three things: Clear status, the C-33 license for this kind of work, and a contractor's bond on file.
- Re-check the same number on CSLB's Instant License Check the day you sign; our copy is refreshed weekly and 4.5% of La Quinta listings here already show a suspension.
- 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 22 painters in La Quinta
La Quinta 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M B Construction | 352894 | Clear | 48 | Exempt | On file |
| Chapman G A Construction CO | 363928 | Clear | 48 | Exempt | On file |
| Miller M R Painting | 566071 | Clear | 37 | Exempt | On file |
| T Edwards Painting | 674705 | Clear | 33 | Exempt | On file |
| Luke 648 Painting Corp | 837468 | Clear | 22 | Exempt | On file |
| Above It All Painting | 869750 | Clear | 20 | Exempt | On file |
| Sunstride | 900868 | Clear | 19 | Exempt | On file |
| L & R Construction | 922682 | Clear | 18 | Exempt | On file |
| Wade Galon Painting | 929626 | Clear | 17 | Exempt | On file |
| Horning Luke Paints | 933869 | Clear | 17 | Exempt | On file |
| Renterias Painting | 961518 | Clear | 15 | Exempt | On file |
| Fairway Painting | 968198 | Clear | 14 | Exempt | On file |
| Sepulveda Custom Painting INC | 969558 | Clear | 14 | Insured | On file |
| K I B Painting INC | 1023699 | Clear | 9 | Insured | On file |
| United Paint & Coatings CO | 1023824 | Clear | 9 | Insured | On file |
| Pro Coatings | 1038795 | Clear | 8 | Exempt | On file |
| Kanoski Conor | 1041758 | Clear | 8 | Exempt | On file |
| Design By Color Painting | 1064093 | Clear | 6 | Exempt | On file |
| Tarnow Painting | 1071639 | Clear | 5 | Insured | On file |
| A1 Custom Painting | 1112126 | Clear | 3 | Insured | On file |
| Beeline Painting | 1158227 | Clear | <1 | Exempt | On file |
| Prestine Painting Pros INC | 1140074 | Susp: contractor's bond | 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 La Quinta?
CSLB's current public file lists 22 painters with a La Quinta mailing address. 21 have a Clear status, and 90.9% 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. 22 businesses in La Quinta 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 La Quinta, 22.7% of painters list a policy, 77.3% 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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