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Chism Commmercial Painting And Contracting
Chism Commmercial Painting And Contracting of San Diego holds California license 491884 (B General Building, C33 Painting and Decorating). The CSLB file dated Nov 1, 2026 lists it as active.1 It expires May 31, 2028.
Doing business as Chism Brothers Painting Inc.
Licensed 40 years, longer than 96% of 1,859 active San Diego general contractors.
Active
Chism Commmercial Painting And Contracting, San Diego
- License
- 491884
- Class
- B General Building; C33 Painting and Decorating
- Expires
- May 31, 2028
- Bond
- $25,000
- Workers' comp
- Self-insured
CSLB file dated Nov 1, 2026
From the CSLB file dated Nov 1, 2026. Not a consumer report; check the board before you hire.
Has the board taken action on this license?
None in the CSLB file dated Nov 1, 2026. Confirm with the board: CSLB license check
What bond, insurance and workers' comp are on file?
- Bond
- $25,000Merchants Bonding Company (Mutual), from Mar 29, 2025, continuous
- Liability insurance
- Not in the CSLB fileCheck with the board
- Workers' comp
- Self-insuredDepartment Of Industrial Relations, from Jan 1, 2008
Who is on this license?
- Responsible managing officer
- David M. ChismSince Aug 9, 2006
- CEO and president
- Michael M. ChismSince May 20, 1986
What work does this license cover?
Issued May 20, 1986.
- B General Building
- C33 Painting and Decorating
Which other San Diego businesses hold B General Building?
- Keller Joseph Construction IncLicensed since 1983
- Hasson Painting Contractors IncLicensed since 1985
- Geo Tech Construction IncLicensed since 1989
- Vasquez Construction CompanyLicensed since 1989
- Pro - Tech Painting CoLicensed since 1991
General Contractors in San DiegoCalifornia general contractors
What should you check before hiring?
What to ask before you hire
- Get the license number in writing. The name on the license should match the name on your contract and invoice.
- Check the class covers the job. A license for one trade doesn't cover another. California license classes
- Ask for a certificate of insurance sent to you by the insurance agent, not handed over by the contractor. How to read a COI
- Ask who will be on site. If a crew works on your property, ask for proof of workers' comp. An exemption on file means the contractor told the CSLB it has no employees.
- Put it in a written contract: license number, price, start date and payment schedule. Check the license again on the day you sign.
If the license is lapsed
- Don't sign or pay a deposit until the CSLB shows the license active again.
- Ask the contractor why. For a bond or insurance lapse, ask for proof that the new bond or policy was filed with the CSLB, then check again.
- If work has started, hold further payments, keep the contract, receipts and photos, and file a complaint with Contractors State License Board (CSLB).
- Check another contractor. California license lookup
Sources
- CSLB License Master (cslb.ca.gov, Nov 1, 2026)
- Contractors State License Board (CSLB)