A free guide to hiring contractors in North County San DiegoLicense records read Oct 14, 2026 · How we list
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North County painters, by city

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  • 62 of 116 matched to an active CSLB license · read Oct 14
  • 50 city permits pulled by 3 of these businesses
A painter on a ladder painting the outside of a white house
Stock photo, not a listed business · Photo: Flow Clark / Unsplash

Where the facts come from · How we use these sources

  • Contractors State License Board
  • City of San Diego
  • City of Carlsbad
  • City of Vista
  • Google Business Profile

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A star rating won’t show if a license is active.

No local list

Each community with listings has its own list.

  • Escondido23
  • Carlsbad21
  • San Marcos18

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How we help you choose

Every fact is public and dated.

  • License status

    From CSLB, linked to the state record.

  • Bond and workers’ comp

    From the same CSLB record.

  • City permits

    Permits pulled in San Diego, Carlsbad, Vista, San Marcos and Escondido, matched to the business.

  • Direct contact

    Tap Call for the number the business lists on Google.

License coverage
116listed businesses
62 active6 other matched statuses48 not yet matched

CSLB snapshot Oct 14

Before you hire a painter

Five checks before anyone starts work.

  1. Match the license
    Look for C-33 Painting on the CSLB record. How to check a license
  2. Check bond and workers' comp
    Profiles with a matched license show the contractor bond and whether the business carries workers' comp or has certified having no employees. A crew on an exemption is a question to ask.
  3. Get written estimates
    Ask two or three businesses for scope, materials, permit costs and a start date in writing, so the quotes compare like for like.
  4. Ask about permits
    Ask who pulls the permit, and confirm with your city or the county which jobs need one.
  5. Ask for local references
    A business that does good work nearby can point you to a recent job and a name to call.

Pick your city

116 painting businesses across 18 communities.

Oceanside Pier at sunrise, seen from above the beach and palm treesOceanside13 listedRows of red, orange and yellow ranunculus flowers at the Flower Fields in CarlsbadCarlsbad21 listedThe Encinitas arch sign over the Coast Highway beside La Paloma TheatreEncinitas6 listedSand, bluffs and ocean at the north end of Solana BeachSolana Beach1 listedThe lawn and palm trees of Powerhouse Park above the beach in Del MarDel Mar3 listedLooking east down Main Street in downtown VistaVista12 listedHomes and a lake in San Marcos seen from a hillsideSan Marcos18 listedThe Escondido arch sign over Grand Avenue, lined with palm treesEscondido23 listedAvocado and fruit orchards on a hillside farm in Fallbrook, seen from the airFallbrook2 listedFog filling the valley below the mountains at sunrise, with palm trees, a house and fruit trees, seen from BonsallBonsall3 listedA large oak tree beside a dirt trail in Valley CenterValley Center2 listedSpanish-style buildings with red tile roofs on a street in Rancho Santa FeRancho Santa Fe1 listedLake Poway seen from the park lawn, with trees and hills behindPoway3 listedA dirt road with wooden fences crossing the Ramona GrasslandsRamona4 listedLake Hodges passing under Interstate 15 just north of Rancho Bernardo, seen from the airRancho Bernardo1 listedA dirt trail through a green valley in the Carmel Valley neighborhood of San DiegoCarmel Valley1 listedGrassland and hills in Los Peñasquitos Canyon PreserveRancho Peñasquitos1 listedThe stone sign for Patriot Park in 4S Ranch, with a lawn and a hill behind it4S Ranch1 listed
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Answers from the listings

How many painters are listed in North County?

We list 116 businesses, drawn from public listings observed Sep 30, 2026.

How many painters are matched to an active CSLB license?

62 of 116 (53%) are matched to an active Contractors State License Board license. If a listing has no match, we haven't tied a license to it yet, so ask the business for its number.

Do painters carry workers' comp and a bond?

Of the 62 with an active license, 39 carry workers' comp insurance and 19 have certified having no employees (an exemption). 62 have the required contractor bond on file with CSLB.

Which painters are open 24/7?

By their Google hours, 4 are open 24 hours every day: North County Pro-Painters, Est 2001, Bold Nest Painter, Ryan & Sons Painting Co. and PB Painting - San Diego Painter. Call to confirm before an emergency.

What services do painters list most?

On their Google Business Profiles (read Oct 2, 2026), the most-listed services are exterior painting (59), interior painting (58), cabinet painting (44) and drywall repair (43). A business without a label may still do the work, so ask.

How long have painters been licensed?

Among the 62 with an active matched license, the median license was first issued in 2012, and 24 have held their license for 20 years or more.

From all 116 listings · CSLB read Oct 14, 2026

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Escondido23 listed
Carlsbad21 listed
San Marcos18 listed