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Licensed Painters in San Mateo, California

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

  • 69licensed painters
  • 67active (Clear)
  • 2.9%with a suspension
  • 46.4%workers' comp exempt
  • 18.4 yrsmedian time licensed
  • 36.2%corp / LLC / partnership (63.8% sole owner)
  • 1new in the last 12 months
  • —change tracking began November 1, 2026

There are 69 painters based in San Mateo in CSLB's current file. 67 (97.1%) have a Clear status as of November 1, 2026.

46.4% report a workers' comp exemption, 6.6 points lower than the statewide figure for painters (53%), so many of these businesses say they have no employees. The share with a suspension (2.9%) is close to the San Mateo County rate for the same license (3.4%).

Experience varies: 66.7% have been licensed 10+ years and 1 is new this year (median 18.4 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 San Mateo

  1. Find the business in the list below, or search all 69 San Mateo 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 2.9% of San Mateo 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 69 painters in San Mateo

San Mateo 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 Mateo
Business nameLicense #StatusYearsWorkers' compBond
Cawc Waterproofing & Restoration 255484 Clear 57 Insured On file
Trujillo Orlando Painting Contractor INC 435235 Clear 43 Insured On file
Mejia Nick Painting 479564 Clear 41 Insured On file
Di Quattro Design and Construction 527205 Clear 38 Exempt On file
Stella General Contracting Services 577359 Clear 37 Exempt On file
Mc Gowan Painting 614944 Clear 35 Insured On file
Minerva Painting CO 621094 Clear 35 Exempt On file
'final Touch' Painting 645285 Clear 34 Exempt On file
Conci Gary C 655321 Clear 34 None On file
Simich Mate I Painting 668806 Clear 33 Insured On file
Tice Terry Painting 671357 Clear 33 Exempt On file
Sturtevant Painting 677665 Clear 33 Exempt On file
Trimble Construction and Custom Painting 683279 Clear 32 Insured On file
Rl Finish Painting Service 685433 Clear 32 Exempt On file
Noriega Rogelio 719061 Clear 30 Insured On file
Cal Painting 739830 Clear 29 Insured On file
I M Painting & Construction 761353 Clear 27 Exempt On file
Decor Painting Wallcovering & Decorating 762988 Clear 27 Exempt On file
Robert Stella Painting 767057 Clear 27 Exempt On file
Scott Painting 772941 Clear 26 Exempt On file
Moreno Jorge Nicholas 778416 Clear 26 Insured On file
Marksmen Painting 798856 Clear 25 Exempt On file
Adornment Painting INC 799484 Clear 25 Insured On file
Alfie Holmes Painting 803238 Clear 24 Insured On file
Crystal Towers Associates 803730 Clear 24 Exempt On file
J McLaughlin Painting 836467 Clear 22 Exempt On file
Meiswinkel Kurt Incorporated 839253 Clear 22 Insured On file
Landucci Quality Painting 855183 Clear 21 Insured On file
Craftworks Painters of the Bay Area 881317 Clear 20 Insured On file
Signature Painting 885087 Clear 20 Insured On file
Williams Sterling Painting Corporation 885788 Clear 20 Exempt On file
Stella Painting INC 888268 Clear 19 Insured On file
Knox Painting 893371 Clear 19 Exempt On file
Courtney R Painting 918114 Clear 18 Insured On file
Walls N Beyond Painting Company 926640 Clear 17 Insured On file
Borgen's Painting 929402 Clear 17 Exempt On file
Ryan Builders INC 932142 Clear 17 Insured On file
Excel Painting Company INC 933439 Clear 17 Insured On file
Final Coat Painting 934861 Clear 17 Exempt On file
Baker's Floor and Surface 977260 Clear 14 Insured On file
Village Contractor the 979435 Clear 13 Exempt On file
B & T Painting 1001271 Clear 11 Insured On file
Gonzalez Painting 1003032 Clear 11 Insured On file
Innovation Painting Plus 1004269 Clear 11 Insured On file
Diaz Painting the 1013153 Clear 10 Exempt On file
Penagos Painting 1039935 Clear 8 Exempt On file
Polo's Painting 1040519 Clear 8 Insured On file
Tango Painting and Decorating 1073043 Clear 5 Insured On file
Total Wood Preservation INC 1074287 Clear 5 Insured On file
Mastercraft Painting 1078111 Clear 5 Exempt On file

See all 69 painters in San Mateo

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 Mateo?

CSLB's current public file lists 69 painters with a San Mateo mailing address. 67 have a Clear status, and 91.3% 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?

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). Any job of $1,000 or more in labor and materials needs a licensed contractor. Read our guide to the $1,000 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 Mateo painters, 46.4% are exempt (no employees), 52.2% insured and 1.4% without current coverage. Verify a policy with CSLB's insurer search (step by step).

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