Painters in Los Angeles, California: 90 listed, 57 with full details
Los Angeles has 90 painters listed on BrightPath. Eight painters earn 5.0/5 ratings with review counts: Exterior/interior Mendozas503painting inc leads with 86 reviews, followed by LA PAINTERS with 77, and O Painting with 35. Among the 90 listings, 57 publish hours, a street address, a website or a rating with reviews. Painters operate across ten ZIP codes from 90004 to 90019.
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Exterior/interior Mendozas503painting inc has the most reviews among Los Angeles painters, with 86 behind a 5.0/5 rating. LA PAINTERS follows with 77 reviews at 5.0/5. O Painting, Aggregate Construction - Los Angeles General Contractor, Moore & Co. Painting | Los Angeles, Dani's Painting, All State Home Exterior Painting Company, and Durable Painting Group | Roofing | Construction each hold 5.0/5 ratings with 35, 31, 26, 26, 25 and 25 reviews respectively.
Finding painter contact details in Los Angeles
Of the 90 painters listed, 38 publish their hours, 28 list a website, and 12 show a street address. The listings cover ZIP codes 90004, 90005, 90006, 90007, 90010, 90011, 90012, 90013, 90015 and 90019 across Los Angeles.
License requirements for painters in California
Painting work in California falls under the Painting and Decorating Contractor classification (C-33) with the California Contractors State License Board (CSLB). A contractor license is required for jobs over $500 in labor and materials. You can check a painter's license status through the CSLB online portal by entering the license number, business name, or the contractor's name. The CSLB recommends verifying a license before hiring and signing a contract.
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Building permits for painting projects
Whether a painting project requires a building permit in Los Angeles depends on the scope of work and local code requirements. The California Building Standards Code requires that certain work obtain a permit before starting. Check with the Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety to determine if your specific painting project needs a permit.
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- California CSLB — licensing classifications (read 2026-09-20)
- California CSLB — hire a licensed contractor (read 2026-09-20)
- California CSLB — do I need a building permit? (read 2026-09-20)
- California CSLB — check a license (read 2026-09-20)
- Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety — permits (read 2026-09-20)
Questions about painters in Los Angeles
How many painters are listed in Los Angeles, CA?
90, every one with a phone number. 57 also list hours, a street address, a website or a rating with its review count, and 53 are rated 4.0 or higher on Google.
Which painter in Los Angeles has the top Google rating?
Exterior/interior Mendozas503painting inc at 5.0 from 86 reviews, LA PAINTERS at 5.0 from 77 reviews and O Painting at 5.0 from 35 reviews. Ratings and review counts come from the business's Google profile; the list above is sorted by them.
What should I ask a Los Angeles painter before hiring?
The California license number and proof of insurance, a written quote, the start date, and references from recent Los Angeles jobs. The directory lists contact details; it does not check licenses.