Licensed Painters in Ramona, 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
- 31.8%workers' comp exempt
- 19.7 yrsmedian time licensed
- 36.4%corp / LLC / partnership (63.6% sole owner)
- 0new in the last 12 months
- —change tracking began November 1, 2026
Ramona is home to 22 painters in CSLB's license file, ranking #16 of 17 San Diego County cities for this trade. 95.5% are Clear.
The share with a suspension, 4.5%, is 1.1 points lower than the San Diego County rate for the same license (5.6%). 31.8% report a workers' comp exemption, 21.2 points lower than the statewide figure for painters (53%), so many of these businesses say they have no employees.
0 of these licenses are less than a year old, while 77.3% have been held for 10 years or more. The median is 19.7 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 Ramona
- Open the painter's profile from the table below (or search Ramona listings by name). Check that C-33 appears among its classifications and that the primary status reads Clear. What C-33 covers.
- Confirm it live with CSLB's Instant License Check. Statuses change between our weekly refreshes, especially workers' comp and bond suspensions.
- 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 22 painters in Ramona
Ramona 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thompson Painting | 306599 | Clear | 51 | Insured | On file |
| Richardson Dean Custom Painting | 472628 | Clear | 41 | None | On file |
| Varney Custom Painting INC | 581436 | Clear | 36 | Insured | On file |
| Gomez Alex P Painting | 583975 | Clear | 36 | Insured | On file |
| Patriot Painting and Property Services | 670049 | Clear | 33 | Insured | On file |
| Mc Home Builders LLC | 710547 | Clear | 31 | Insured | On file |
| Watkins Painting & General Contracting | 774568 | Clear | 26 | Exempt | On file |
| Summit Tom Painting | 780414 | Clear | 26 | Insured | On file |
| Cornell Gary Painting INC | 801294 | Clear | 24 | Insured | On file |
| Stewart Painting | 803242 | Clear | 24 | Insured | On file |
| Rodriguez General Contracting & Custom Painting INC | 908488 | Clear | 18 | Insured | On file |
| Mesa Painting | 912293 | Clear | 18 | Exempt | On file |
| Deck Coatings Waterproofing Corp | 943258 | Clear | 16 | Insured | On file |
| Painter Pro's | 969888 | Clear | 14 | Exempt | On file |
| Alshouse Painting | 1002788 | Clear | 11 | Exempt | On file |
| United Brothers Painting INC | 1013785 | Clear | 10 | Insured | On file |
| Ilir's Painting | 1034868 | Clear | 8 | Exempt | On file |
| C G Pro Painting | 1071167 | Clear | 5 | Insured | On file |
| Angels Painting | 1119003 | Clear | 2 | Exempt | On file |
| Native Painting | 1142258 | Clear | 1 | Exempt | On file |
| Mh Elite Painting INC | 1144221 | Clear | 1 | Insured | On file |
| House To Home Painting | 875253 | Susp: family support order | 20 | Insured | 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 Ramona?
CSLB's current public file lists 22 painters with a Ramona mailing address. 21 have a Clear status, and 81.8% 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 Ramona 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 Ramona, 63.6% of painters list a policy, 31.8% claim an exemption and 4.5% 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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