Painting contractor (C-33) in La Mesa, CA

10 licenses · checked Oct 27, 2026

There are 10 Painting contractor (C-33) licenses with an address of record in La Mesa, CA, in the CSLB License Master data checked Oct 27, 2026. That is 0.4% of the 2,483 such licenses statewide; La Mesa ranks #57 of 515 CA cities for this license type. They are spread across 2 ZIP codes; the most common are 91942 (6), 91941 (4). Most list San Diego County. By business type: Sole Owner 8, Corporation 2. The median first-issue year is 2016; the oldest license dates from 2015. 4 of them come up for renewal or expiration in the next 12 months, so re-check status before you sign a contract.

What a Painting contractor (C-33) license covers

Painting and Decorating (C-33) covers preparing surfaces and applying paint, stain, varnish, wallpaper, texture and similar coatings, inside and out.

Note: Under California's minor-work exemption, jobs under $1,000 (labor and materials combined) that need no building permit generally don't require a CSLB license.

How to verify a license

Enter the license number in CSLB Instant License Check and confirm the status is active, the classification matches the work, and the contractor has a current bond and workers' compensation coverage (or a valid exemption). California requires the license number on contracts and advertising. Official lookup: CSLB Instant License Check.

Painting contractor (C-33) licenses in La Mesa

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Frequently asked questions

How many Painting contractor (C-33) licenses are in La Mesa?

10 active licenses in the CSLB License Master data checked Oct 27, 2026 (0.4% of CA).

What does a Painting contractor (C-33) license cover?

Painting and Decorating (C-33) covers preparing surfaces and applying paint, stain, varnish, wallpaper, texture and similar coatings, inside and out.

How do I verify a Painting contractor (C-33) license in La Mesa?

Enter the license number in CSLB Instant License Check and confirm the status is active, the classification matches the work, and the contractor has a current bond and workers' compensation coverage (or a valid exemption). California requires the license number on contracts and advertising. Use the license number shown here with the CSLB Instant License Check.

Does every job in this trade need a license?

Under California's minor-work exemption, jobs under $1,000 (labor and materials combined) that need no building permit generally don't require a CSLB license.

How many La Mesa Painting contractor (C-33) licenses expire soon?

4 of 10 have an expiration date in the next 12 months. A license that lapses must be renewed before the holder can work under it again.

Other license types in La Mesa

General building contractor (25) · Electrical contractor (C-10) (10) · Plumbing contractor (C-36) (5) · Concrete contractor (C-8) (5) · HVAC contractor (C-20) (3)

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Source: CSLB License Master. Licensed California is independent and not affiliated with the licensing agency. Data checked Oct 27, 2026.