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Licensed Painters in Santa Ana, California

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

  • 125licensed painters
  • 122active (Clear)
  • 2.4%with a suspension
  • 48.8%workers' comp exempt
  • 6.9 yrsmedian time licensed
  • 56.8%corp / LLC / partnership (43.2% sole owner)
  • 18new in the last 12 months
  • —change tracking began November 1, 2026

CSLB's public data lists 125 painters with a mailing address in Santa Ana, and 122 of them (97.6%) show a Clear primary status.

The share with a suspension, 2.4%, is 2.2 points lower than the Orange County rate for the same license (4.6%). 48.8% report a workers' comp exemption, 4.2 points lower than the statewide figure for painters (53%), so many of these businesses say they have no employees.

Experience varies: 40% have been licensed 10+ years and 18 are new this year (median 6.9 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 Santa Ana

  1. Find the business in the list below, or search all 125 Santa Ana 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 2.4% of Santa Ana 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 125 painters in Santa Ana

Santa Ana 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 Santa Ana
Business nameLicense #StatusYearsWorkers' compBond
Kahn Enterprises 357682 Clear 48 Exempt On file
Troy's Painting 493199 Clear 40 Insured On file
Colonial Group the 522085 Clear 38 Insured On file
Service First 556812 Clear 37 Insured On file
Am Best Painting 592170 Clear 36 Exempt On file
Pacific Rim Contractors INC 604952 Clear 36 Insured On file
Ivy Home Service 621108 Clear 35 Exempt On file
Rancho Santa Margarita Painting INC 643145 Clear 34 Insured On file
Mr Paint INC 677608 Clear 33 Insured On file
Pacific Elite Painting INC 688665 Clear 32 Insured On file
Fascella Finishes INC 701587 Clear 31 Insured On file
Marce Painting INC 708830 Clear 31 Exempt On file
Tim's Painting 737336 Clear 29 Exempt On file
Kalaj Anthony Pashko 739480 Clear 29 Exempt On file
James's Painting Const 772958 Clear 26 Insured On file
G P S Painting and Wallcovering INC 798194 Clear 25 Insured On file
Color By Cowan 805141 Clear 24 Exempt On file
Raybourn Painting 809803 Clear 24 Exempt On file
Anaya's Custom Painting 814593 Clear 24 Exempt On file
Aleman Eduardo A 833582 Clear 22 Exempt On file
Stoddard's Restoration Services INC 838582 Clear 22 Insured On file
Halleran Matt 846080 Clear 22 Exempt On file
Dunsmore Building Painting Service 859540 Clear 21 Exempt On file
Palomino Painting 859650 Clear 21 Insured On file
Mr Professional Painting 869905 Clear 20 Insured On file
Master Drywall 877910 Clear 20 Exempt On file
Right Option Painting Corporation 876524 Clear 20 Insured On file
Miracle Method of Irvine 902007 Clear 19 Insured On file
Eliseo's Painting CO 914620 Clear 18 Exempt On file
Moreno Construction Services INC 929415 Clear 17 Insured On file
Jes Painting 933334 Clear 17 Insured On file
Morales Custom Painting 938196 Clear 17 Insured On file
Me Premier Painting INC 942478 Clear 16 Insured On file
J M Painting Services 947477 Clear 16 Insured On file
Custom Painting N More INC 963192 Clear 15 Insured On file
Del Valle Painting CO 967453 Clear 15 Insured On file
Fgr Professional Building Services INC 967638 Clear 15 Insured On file
L G Custom Painting 973059 Clear 14 Insured On file
Kya Services LLC 984827 Clear 13 Insured On file
Jb Renovations 993094 Clear 12 Insured On file
Arias Flooring Solutions INC 1003442 Clear 11 Insured On file
G M Painting INC 1005477 Clear 11 Insured On file
Maximum Quality Painting INC 1005465 Clear 11 Insured On file
Perfect Cut Painting 1006528 Clear 11 Exempt On file
Eddie's Painting 1007373 Clear 11 Exempt On file
Newmans Painting INC 1007571 Clear 11 Exempt On file
G & H M A R Custom Painting INC 1010441 Clear 10 Insured On file
Ramos Miguel Painting 1013720 Clear 10 Exempt On file
Gv Construction 1017274 Clear 10 Insured On file
S-Team Painting 1020163 Clear 10 Exempt On file

See all 125 painters in Santa Ana

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 Santa Ana?

CSLB's current public file lists 125 painters with a Santa Ana mailing address. 122 have a Clear status, and 88.8% 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. 125 businesses in Santa Ana 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 Santa Ana, 50.4% of painters list a policy, 48.8% claim an exemption and 0.8% 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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