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Licensed Painters in Monterey, California

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

  • 23licensed painters
  • 22active (Clear)
  • 4.3%with a suspension
  • 56.5%workers' comp exempt
  • 22.3 yrsmedian time licensed
  • 34.8%corp / LLC / partnership (65.2% sole owner)
  • 0new in the last 12 months
  • —change tracking began November 1, 2026

CSLB's public data lists 23 painters with a mailing address in Monterey, and 22 of them (95.7%) show a Clear primary status.

56.5% report a workers' comp exemption, 3.5 points higher than the statewide figure for painters (53%), so many of these businesses say they have no employees. The share with a suspension, 4.3%, is 1 points higher than the Monterey County rate for the same license (3.3%).

0 of these licenses are less than a year old, while 82.6% have been held for 10 years or more. The median is 22.3 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 Monterey

  1. Look the company up by name or license number (search Monterey). On the profile, confirm three things: Clear status, the C-33 license for this kind of work, and a contractor's bond on file.
  2. 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.
  3. Match the license holder's name to the name on the written contract and the person you meet. Since 56.5% of Monterey painters claim a workers' comp exemption, ask who will actually do the work. Hiring checklist.

All 23 painters in Monterey

Monterey 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 Monterey
Business nameLicense #StatusYearsWorkers' compBond
Helton's Painting 541686 Clear 38 Insured On file
James Gregory Creecy Painting INC 629586 Clear 35 Insured On file
Mark's Custom Painting 659832 Clear 33 Exempt On file
Kofman Enterprises INC 686233 Clear 32 Exempt On file
Isaac Painting 737038 Clear 29 Insured On file
M W Painting 741471 Clear 29 Exempt On file
Brush Works Painting 764509 Clear 27 Insured On file
All Star Painting & Maintenance INC 780250 Clear 26 Insured On file
Pacific Coast Painting CO 803043 Clear 24 Insured On file
Brian Stock 817779 Clear 23 Insured On file
Cardoza & Robinson Painting INC 838155 Clear 22 Insured On file
Zelles Dale W Construction INC 842733 Clear 22 Exempt On file
Painting On Q 905076 Clear 19 Insured On file
Paquereau Michael Painting 905217 Clear 19 Exempt On file
Bob Polson Painting 921354 Clear 18 Exempt On file
Gibson Painting & Son 926069 Clear 17 Insured On file
D & D Painting 939485 Clear 17 Exempt On file
Castellanos Builders INC 959402 Clear 15 Exempt On file
Woolem Gary R Painting & Decorating 984804 Clear 13 Exempt On file
Acanthus Paint Design 1034190 Clear 8 Exempt On file
Kelly Jason Finesse Painting 1048775 Clear 7 Exempt On file
Caribbean Painting 1083730 Clear 5 Exempt On file
Weber Painting 1053359 Susp: contractor's bond 7 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 Monterey?

CSLB's current public file lists 23 painters with a Monterey mailing address. 22 have a Clear status, and 82.6% 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?

CSLB issues the C-33 Painting and Decorating Contractor classification for this work. In Monterey County, 95.7% of Monterey'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?

Each profile shows the workers' comp type, insurer and policy dates from CSLB's file. Among Monterey painters, 56.5% are exempt (no employees), 43.5% insured and 0% without current coverage. Verify a policy with CSLB's insurer search (step by step).

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