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Licensed Painters in San Francisco, California

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

  • 319licensed painters
  • 304active (Clear)
  • 4.7%with a suspension
  • 43.9%workers' comp exempt
  • 17.5 yrsmedian time licensed
  • 49.8%corp / LLC / partnership (50.2% sole owner)
  • 16new in the last 12 months
  • —change tracking began November 1, 2026

San Francisco is home to 319 painters in CSLB's license file, the most in San Francisco County. 95.3% are Clear.

43.9% report a workers' comp exemption, 9.1 points lower than the statewide figure for painters (53%), so many of these businesses say they have no employees. The share with a suspension (4.7%) is close to the San Francisco County rate for the same license (4.7%).

The median painter here has held a license for 17.5 years (more than the statewide median of 14.1), and 16 licenses were 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 San Francisco

  1. Find the business in the list below, or search all 319 San Francisco listings, and open its profile. You want a Clear status and the C-33 classification (a B license can also cover it as part of a multi-trade job).
  2. Re-check the same number on CSLB's Instant License Check the day you sign; our copy is refreshed weekly and 4.7% of San Francisco listings here already show a suspension.
  3. 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.

50 of 319 painters in San Francisco

San Francisco 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 San Francisco
Business nameLicense #StatusYearsWorkers' compBond
Rainbow Waterproofing & Restoration CO 148753 Clear 72 Insured On file
Costagli Anthony Painting Contractor 276496 Clear 54 Exempt On file
Buckter Bob Color Consultant 301433 Clear 51 Exempt On file
Teevan Company 310859 Clear 51 Insured On file
Anders Raymond Painting & Decorating 361773 Clear 48 Insured On file
Watertight Restoration INC 380124 Clear 47 Insured On file
Ian's Painting 399379 Clear 45 Exempt On file
Ace Painting INC 417379 Clear 44 Insured On file
Daigian Gregory Painting and Construction 431392 Clear 44 Exempt On file
Corinthian Decorative Finishes 445228 Clear 43 Insured On file
Magic Brush Incorporated 452293 Clear 42 Insured On file
Patrick K G CO 456579 Clear 42 Insured On file
Celtic Painting & Restoration 463739 Clear 42 Insured On file
Stavenger Painting 477210 Clear 41 Exempt On file
Aspen Contractors INC 487320 Clear 40 Insured On file
Cronin Painting 487503 Clear 40 Insured On file
B & C Painting & Decorating 493881 Clear 40 Insured On file
Low Peter G 527465 Clear 38 Exempt On file
Daigian Zaven 547143 Clear 38 Exempt On file
Kushner Alex General Contractor 548789 Clear 38 Insured On file
Cornelius Enterprise 552965 Clear 37 Exempt On file
Tuite Peter Joseph 560656 Clear 37 Exempt On file
Lenoue Images 571730 Clear 37 Exempt On file
M H Construction Management CO 575228 Clear 37 Exempt On file
Classic Shades Painting Company INC 582929 Clear 36 Insured On file
Larson David E 585889 Clear 36 Exempt On file
Flying Colors 594249 Clear 36 Insured On file
Kroupa Painting & Color Design INC 599412 Clear 36 Insured On file
McCartney Restoration Painting & Waterproofing INC 604311 Clear 36 Insured On file
Bay Cities Painters & Decorators INC 605903 Clear 36 Insured On file
M V P Painting 613310 Clear 35 Exempt On file
The Restoration & Waterproofing CO INC 617426 Clear 35 Insured On file
Modamas 629936 Clear 35 Insured On file
Brophy Painting CO 630701 Clear 35 Exempt On file
Farallon Development 631587 Clear 35 Exempt On file
Coat Above Painting A 635768 Clear 34 Exempt On file
Mulderrig Painting 635501 Clear 34 Exempt On file
Dennis Construction & Painting INC 642205 Clear 34 Insured On file
Mc Ateer Painting 640166 Clear 34 Insured On file
Loc Joe Painting CO 643879 Clear 34 Insured On file
Magic Painting INC 647557 Clear 34 Insured On file
Perfect Art Painting Company 647883 Clear 34 Insured On file
Arco Painting CO 652709 Clear 34 Exempt On file
Kuang's Painting INC 651722 Clear 34 Insured On file
Trinity Painting 661288 Clear 33 Insured On file
Madden & Nelson INC 662663 Clear 33 Insured On file
Clancy Joe Painting 664830 Clear 33 Exempt On file
Medan Dushan Construction CO 664560 Clear 33 Exempt On file
Abbley General Contracting 669595 Clear 33 Exempt On file
Harrington Sean P Painting 671867 Clear 33 Exempt On file

See all 319 painters in San Francisco

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 San Francisco?

CSLB's current public file lists 319 painters with a San Francisco mailing address. 304 have a Clear status, and 88.4% 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 Francisco County, 95.3% of San Francisco'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 San Francisco painters, 43.9% are exempt (no employees), 54.5% insured and 1.6% without current coverage. Verify a policy with CSLB's insurer search (step by step).

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