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Licensed Painters in National City, California

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

  • 25licensed painters
  • 24active (Clear)
  • 4%with a suspension
  • 48%workers' comp exempt
  • 7.4 yrsmedian time licensed
  • 36%corp / LLC / partnership (64% sole owner)
  • 2new in the last 12 months
  • —change tracking began November 1, 2026

CSLB's public data lists 25 painters with a mailing address in National City, and 24 of them (96%) show a Clear primary status.

The share with a suspension, 4%, is 1.6 points lower than the San Diego County rate for the same license (5.6%). 48% report a workers' comp exemption, 5 points lower than the statewide figure for painters (53%), so many of these businesses say they have no employees.

2 of these licenses are less than a year old, while 44% have been held for 10 years or more. The median is 7.4 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 National City

  1. Open the painter's profile from the table below (or search National City 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. 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 25 painters in National City

National City 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 National City
Business nameLicense #StatusYearsWorkers' compBond
D S Construction 763304 Clear 27 Exempt On file
M G Painting 766350 Clear 27 Exempt On file
Bakiragha Chawki 849022 Clear 22 Insured On file
Allan Michaels Construction INC 918237 Clear 18 Insured On file
Precision Painting & Wallcovering INC 962191 Clear 15 Insured On file
J L S Painting & Custom Services 962832 Clear 15 Exempt On file
Just Paint It 986835 Clear 13 Insured On file
Alfred's J Painting CO 989825 Clear 12 Exempt On file
Superior Custom Painting 991958 Clear 12 Insured On file
Lifetime Custom Painting INC 1002304 Clear 11 Insured On file
Curtis Tucker 1026561 Clear 9 Exempt On file
Camacho's Professional Painting Services LLC 1054603 Clear 7 Exempt On file
Alberto's Painting and Coatings 1069210 Clear 6 Exempt On file
Castro Painting Company 1079891 Clear 5 Exempt On file
Lexus Painting 1081801 Clear 5 Insured On file
Islas Painting 1094829 Clear 4 Insured On file
Santiago's Painting Contractor 1108148 Clear 3 Insured On file
Stewart Painting Services 1115096 Clear 2 Exempt On file
Home Painting CO the 1120217 Clear 2 Exempt On file
Molina Fine Finish Painting 1119773 Clear 2 Exempt On file
Friar Painting INC 1125922 Clear 2 Insured On file
J Brown Painting 1131421 Clear 1 Insured On file
Dragon Paint Services 1152648 Clear <1 Insured On file
Pro-Mexas Painting Corp 1158912 Clear <1 Insured On file
Last Touch INC the 999439 Susp: contractor's bond 11 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 National City?

CSLB's current public file lists 25 painters with a National City mailing address. 24 have a Clear status, and 92% 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 San Diego County, 96% of National City'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 National City, 52% of painters list a policy, 48% 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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