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Licensed Painters in Oakland, California

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

  • 137licensed painters
  • 130active (Clear)
  • 5.1%with a suspension
  • 45.3%workers' comp exempt
  • 12.6 yrsmedian time licensed
  • 38%corp / LLC / partnership (62% sole owner)
  • 11new in the last 12 months
  • —change tracking began November 1, 2026

CSLB's public data lists 137 painters with a mailing address in Oakland, and 130 of them (94.9%) show a Clear primary status.

The share with a suspension, 5.1%, is 1.7 points higher than the Alameda County rate for the same license (3.4%). 45.3% report a workers' comp exemption, 7.7 points lower than the statewide figure for painters (53%), so many of these businesses say they have no employees.

Experience varies: 52.6% have been licensed 10+ years and 11 are new this year (median 12.6 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 Oakland

  1. Look the company up by name or license number (search Oakland). 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. Re-check the same number on CSLB's Instant License Check the day you sign; our copy is refreshed weekly and 5.1% of Oakland listings here already show a suspension.
  3. Match the license holder's name to the name on the written contract and the person you meet. Ask for proof of workers' comp if anyone besides the owner will work on site. Hiring checklist.

50 of 137 painters in Oakland

Oakland 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 Oakland
Business nameLicense #StatusYearsWorkers' compBond
Masker George E INC 219160 Clear 63 Insured On file
Head Gary and Partners Painting Corporation 415082 Clear 44 Insured On file
Cliffero Painting & Decorating CO 478484 Clear 41 Exempt On file
Fowler Thomas Nelson 513665 Clear 39 Exempt On file
Karl Kardel Company INC 520533 Clear 39 Insured On file
M G Simms Painting and Decorating 530160 Clear 38 Insured On file
Honest Olee Wade's Painting / Lead Abatement 582490 Clear 36 Exempt On file
Bay Construction CO 593411 Clear 36 Insured On file
Little Tim 606476 Clear 36 Exempt On file
Evans C W Painting 618586 Clear 35 Exempt On file
Green & Clean Company 648997 Clear 34 Insured On file
P C Painting and Construction CO 663355 Clear 33 None On file
Huang's Brother Painting 673238 Clear 33 Insured On file
D and B Painting Company INC 683394 Clear 32 Insured On file
M B Jessee Painting INC 702138 Clear 31 Insured On file
Ivy Painting CO 709544 Clear 31 Insured On file
East Bay Unlimited Services 711603 Clear 31 Exempt On file
Klein Martin Professional Painting 716474 Clear 30 Exempt On file
Aurora Painting & Decorating INC 721226 Clear 30 Insured On file
Roberto's Painting CO 724798 Clear 30 Exempt On file
Amber Flooring INC 729137 Clear 30 Insured On file
Miller Wright S 733649 Clear 29 Exempt On file
Arkenstone 744224 Clear 28 Insured On file
International Coating Company 749164 Clear 28 Insured On file
Brite Painting & Decorating INC 753985 Clear 28 Insured On file
Mastercraft Custom Interiors 772739 Clear 26 Exempt On file
Best Value Home Improvements 773115 Clear 26 Insured On file
Cummings Construction 778797 Clear 26 Insured On file
Bay Painting 787630 Clear 25 Exempt On file
Deco Art 795403 Clear 25 Exempt On file
Longbine Jason C 798917 Clear 25 Exempt On file
Imagine Interiors 811597 Clear 24 Exempt On file
Ceesay S D Painting 815133 Clear 23 Exempt On file
Certapro Painters 837312 Clear 22 Insured On file
Supreme Climate Control 842936 Clear 22 Insured On file
Newcoat Painting 849897 Clear 22 Exempt On file
Clark Bruce Martin 854810 Clear 21 Exempt On file
Fernando's Painting 857913 Clear 21 Exempt On file
Pacific Star Construction 860595 Clear 21 Exempt On file
Custom Quality Painting 872817 Clear 20 Insured On file
Beltran Painting Services CO INC 877775 Clear 20 Exempt On file
M & A Painting INC 897638 Clear 19 Insured On file
Kanell's Painting Services 904810 Clear 19 Exempt On file
Gamble Painting 907862 Clear 18 Exempt On file
Bowman Alex 909424 Clear 18 Exempt On file
Langford Sarah 914598 Clear 18 Exempt On file
Brault Jennifer Painting 916975 Clear 18 Insured On file
Morales Juarez Nelson 916484 Clear 18 Exempt On file
J B Townsend Painting 927916 Clear 17 Insured On file
Charmed Painting 942544 Clear 16 Insured On file

See all 137 painters in Oakland

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 Oakland?

CSLB's current public file lists 137 painters with a Oakland mailing address. 130 have a Clear status, and 82.5% 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. 137 businesses in Oakland 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 Oakland, 51.8% of painters list a policy, 45.3% claim an exemption and 2.9% 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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