California Contractor Insurance

Painting Contractor Insurance in Irvine, California

Asena Capital Insurance Services — California-licensed insurance brokerage serving contractors statewide. Phone: (858) 925-9555. Email: info@asenainsurance.com.

Painting contractors in Irvine by the numbers

Irvine is home to 64 licensed painting contractors (C-33, CSLB September 2026), about 5% of the 1,335 contractor licenses based here.

Nearby in Orange County: Anaheim (192), Santa Ana (125), Orange (107), Garden Grove (101).

39% of Irvine's C-33 licensees hold more than one classification — most often B General Building Contractor (30%), C-54 Ceramic and Mosaic Tile Contractor (6%). Extra classifications can change how carriers rate your general liability and workers' comp, so list every license class when you quote.

Business structure: 41% sole owners, 47% corporations, 9% LLCs; median time licensed 17.5 years.

What carriers look at

For painters, underwriters focus first on: damage to floors, fixtures and finishes inside occupied homes; and fire from solvents and rags. 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 Irvine 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 Irvine?

64 active C-33 licenses have a business address in Irvine (CSLB, September 2026); 48% carry workers' comp and 47% 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.

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