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Licensed Painters in Santa Monica, California

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

  • 26licensed painters
  • 26active (Clear)
  • 0%with a suspension
  • 57.7%workers' comp exempt
  • 25.9 yrsmedian time licensed
  • 30.8%corp / LLC / partnership (69.2% sole owner)
  • 0new in the last 12 months
  • —change tracking began November 1, 2026

Santa Monica is home to 26 painters in CSLB's license file, ranking #31 of 44 Los Angeles County cities for this trade. 100% are Clear.

57.7% report a workers' comp exemption, 4.7 points higher than the statewide figure for painters (53%), so many of these businesses say they have no employees. The share with a suspension, 0%, is 5.8 points lower than the Los Angeles County rate for the same license (5.8%).

0 of these licenses are less than a year old, while 84.6% have been held for 10 years or more. The median is 25.9 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 Santa Monica

  1. Look the company up by name or license number (search Santa Monica). On the profile, confirm three things: Clear status, the C-33 license for this kind of work, and a contractor's bond on file.
  2. Re-check the same number on CSLB's Instant License Check the day you sign; our copy is refreshed weekly and 0% of Santa Monica 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. Since 57.7% of Santa Monica painters claim a workers' comp exemption, ask who will actually do the work. Hiring checklist.

All 26 painters in Santa Monica

Santa Monica 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 Monica
Business nameLicense #StatusYearsWorkers' compBond
Mac Gregor Douglas 437649 Clear 43 Exempt On file
B C S Enterprises 485744 Clear 40 Exempt On file
Weatherford James General Contractor 542077 Clear 38 Exempt On file
Alstrom Goran 548760 Clear 38 Exempt On file
Aaa House Painting Services 565712 Clear 37 Exempt On file
Best Paint & Wallpaper 571657 Clear 37 Exempt On file
Chameleon Paint Works INC 574493 Clear 37 Exempt On file
Campbell Jeffrey Stern 609363 Clear 35 Exempt On file
Different Strokes 644309 Clear 34 Insured On file
Sundin Mitchell Painting 718534 Clear 30 Insured On file
Vaughn Construction 749112 Clear 28 Exempt On file
Parrot Painting INC 766016 Clear 27 Insured On file
Primary Colors Painting 780460 Clear 26 Insured On file
Row Young Jin 795898 Clear 25 Insured On file
Darren Franks & Associates INC 910940 Clear 18 Insured On file
Dreamscape Paintworks 926677 Clear 17 Insured On file
Haynes Alexander 941336 Clear 16 Insured On file
Beverly Hills Painting & Consulting 966083 Clear 15 Exempt On file
Pearl Painting 983278 Clear 13 Exempt On file
Jp Coating 1007768 Clear 11 Exempt On file
Camillo Thomas A J 1010069 Clear 10 Exempt On file
Certpro Painters of Santa Monica 1012301 Clear 10 Insured On file
Maman Wallcovering Company LLC 1045831 Clear 8 Insured On file
Mvp Painting LLC 1078984 Clear 5 Exempt On file
Nimbus Painting 1077600 Clear 5 Insured On file
Green Leaf Construction Corp 1094823 Clear 4 Exempt 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 Santa Monica?

CSLB's current public file lists 26 painters with a Santa Monica mailing address. 26 have a Clear status, and 92.3% 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?

CSLB issues the C-33 Painting and Decorating Contractor classification for this work. In Los Angeles County, 100% of Santa Monica'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 Santa Monica painters, 57.7% are exempt (no employees), 42.3% insured and 0% without current coverage. Verify a policy with CSLB's insurer search (step by step).

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