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Licensed Painters in Santa Maria, California

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

  • 72licensed painters
  • 72active (Clear)
  • 0%with a suspension
  • 59.7%workers' comp exempt
  • 14.9 yrsmedian time licensed
  • 29.2%corp / LLC / partnership (70.8% sole owner)
  • 6new in the last 12 months
  • —change tracking began November 1, 2026

Santa Maria is home to 72 painters in CSLB's license file, ranking #2 of 4 Santa Barbara County cities for this trade. 100% are Clear.

The share with a suspension, 0%, is 2.4 points lower than the Santa Barbara County rate for the same license (2.4%). 59.7% report a workers' comp exemption, 6.7 points higher than the statewide figure for painters (53%), so many of these businesses say they have no employees.

The median painter here has held a license for 14.9 years (more than the statewide median of 14.1), and 6 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 Santa Maria

  1. Open the painter's profile from the table below (or search Santa Maria listings by name). Check that C-33 appears among its classifications and that the primary status reads Clear. What C-33 covers.
  2. Confirm it live with CSLB's Instant License Check. Statuses change between our weekly refreshes, especially workers' comp and bond suspensions.
  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 72 painters in Santa Maria

Santa Maria 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 Maria
Business nameLicense #StatusYearsWorkers' compBond
Spiess Construction CO INC 333989 Clear 49 Insured On file
Meissner Robert S 388360 Clear 46 Exempt On file
Rash Brett Painting 392769 Clear 46 Exempt On file
Working Effort the 393532 Clear 46 Exempt On file
Barajas Construction INC 491680 Clear 40 Insured On file
Cal - Coast Painting 518622 Clear 39 Insured On file
Nostromo Restoration & Painting 528544 Clear 38 Exempt On file
Painting By D & D Mc Neil 545170 Clear 38 Exempt On file
Smith W D Construction INC 559018 Clear 37 Exempt On file
Barbour Jay C Painting 598102 Clear 36 Exempt On file
Steve's Painting 635409 Clear 34 Exempt On file
Sheldon Joel Painting 643317 Clear 34 Insured On file
Furukawa Ward Painting 691251 Clear 32 Exempt On file
Design Painting 706981 Clear 31 Insured On file
Kinyon Construction INC 728467 Clear 30 Insured On file
A C's Coastal Painting 738243 Clear 29 Exempt On file
A J B Painting 771021 Clear 27 Exempt On file
California Pro Painting INC 799671 Clear 25 Insured On file
Jr's Painting 825888 Clear 23 Insured On file
Golden Painting & Construction 826822 Clear 23 Exempt On file
E Santa Ana & Sons Painting 839120 Clear 22 Exempt On file
A P M Quality Painting 854751 Clear 21 Exempt On file
First Choice Painting 867544 Clear 21 Exempt On file
Paz Painting 871917 Clear 20 Exempt On file
Ferrel Alex Painting INC 874418 Clear 20 Insured On file
Good Fast Cheap Painting 892522 Clear 19 Exempt On file
J & J Mechanical 911633 Clear 18 None On file
Davis Andrew J Painting 915614 Clear 18 Exempt On file
Paint - Tech Restoration 922295 Clear 18 Insured On file
Giovanacci Painting 948423 Clear 16 Exempt On file
Presto Painting 947705 Clear 16 Exempt On file
Supreme (painting) 950536 Clear 16 Exempt On file
Navarro Eddie Painting INC 950916 Clear 16 Insured On file
Robles Jose M 956921 Clear 15 Exempt On file
New Life Bath & Kitchen Restoration and Painting 959135 Clear 15 Insured On file
Integrity Painting 967410 Clear 15 Exempt On file
Rice's Coastline Painting 970008 Clear 14 Insured On file
Dura Painting 980323 Clear 13 Insured On file
Rudy Salinas Painting 983070 Clear 13 Exempt On file
B J's Painting 1005393 Clear 11 Exempt On file
Cruz Custom Painting 1008240 Clear 11 Exempt On file
Capri Specialty Painting 1017535 Clear 10 None On file
Flynn's Painting & Refinishing INC 1017063 Clear 10 Insured On file
Cosco Diversified Finishes INC 1024424 Clear 9 Insured On file
Golden Coast Painting INC 1023624 Clear 9 Insured On file
New Generation Painting INC 1025955 Clear 9 Insured On file
Tran 1 Painting 1028314 Clear 9 Exempt On file
Next Generation Painting INC 1036901 Clear 8 Insured On file
Timeless Painting 1042838 Clear 8 Exempt On file
Renovation Painting 1051961 Clear 7 Exempt On file

See all 72 painters in Santa Maria

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 Maria?

CSLB's current public file lists 72 painters with a Santa Maria mailing address. 72 have a Clear status, and 95.8% 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?

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?

Open the contractor's profile here to see the workers' comp type and insurer from CSLB's file. In Santa Maria, 37.5% of painters list a policy, 59.7% claim an exemption and 2.8% 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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