Painting contractors in Newport Beach by the numbers
Newport Beach is home to 25 licensed painting contractors (C-33, CSLB September 2026), about 4% of the 580 contractor licenses based here.
Nearby in Orange County: Anaheim (192), Santa Ana (125), Orange (107), Garden Grove (101).
48% of Newport Beach's C-33 licensees hold more than one classification — most often B General Building Contractor (48%), C-27 Landscaping Contractor (4%). Extra classifications can change how carriers rate your general liability and workers' comp, so list every license class when you quote.
Business structure: 52% sole owners, 48% corporations, 0% LLCs; median time licensed 21.6 years.
What carriers look at
For painters, underwriters focus first on: fire from solvents and rags; and pickups and vans carrying sprayers and materials. See the full coverage guide for painting contractors for limits, endorsements and workers' comp rules.
Get a quote
Asena Capital Insurance Services compares multiple markets for Newport Beach contractors and requests additional insured endorsements for you when a contract calls for them. Call (858) 925-9555 or request a quote — only your name, phone and email are required. CA License #6008596.
Frequently asked questions
How many licensed painting contractors are in Newport Beach?
25 active C-33 licenses have a business address in Newport Beach (CSLB, September 2026); 56% carry workers' comp and 44% are filed exempt.
Do I need anything special for lead paint?
Work on pre-1978 homes falls under EPA lead-safe (RRP) rules, and some GL policies exclude lead. Tell us if you do this work so it is priced and covered correctly.