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Top 10 painting services in San Francisco, CA

Clients agree: these San Francisco painters are highly rated for knowledge, experience, communication, and more.
HD Painting And Decorating

HD Painting And Decorating

5.0Exceptional(5)
1 hire on HomeGuide
22+ years in business
Serves San Francisco, CA
Magdalena says, "Attention to detail and great customer service " Read more
8A's Hauling And Handyman

8A's Hauling And Handyman

New on HomeGuide
2+ years in business
Serves San Francisco, CA
Fast, honest , perfectionist and hard worker. Little new as a owner but lots of experience on multiple sides of this multi face industry. Hauling mostly , Demolition , cutting grass and Handyman in general.
Mauricio Handyman

Mauricio Handyman

5.0Exceptional(8)
11 hires on HomeGuide
15+ years in business
Serves San Francisco, CA
Marina K. says, "He did a great job." Read more
Amanda  J

Amanda J

5.0Exceptional(6)
9 hires on HomeGuide
6+ years in business
Serves San Francisco, CA
Daniel L. says, "Her work is the best I've ever had! I'm talking about quality and safety... Amanda is very reliable, she leaves my house new every time she comes here to do my cleaning" Read more
Innovation Plumbing And Rooter Dba HBR CONSTRUCTION

Innovation Plumbing And Rooter Dba HBR CONSTRUCTION

4.9Exceptional(19)
Offers online services
28 hires on HomeGuide
7+ years in business
Serves San Francisco, CA
Mrs. Judy L. says, "Agreed to a price and charged correctly for a fine job. Very professional attitude. Judy P" Read more
Fabulous Cleaning

Fabulous Cleaning

New on HomeGuide
1 hire on HomeGuide
13+ years in business
Serves San Francisco, CA
We have very competitive prices. Friendly and qualified staff. We are very attentive and oriented. Always going beyond to exceed customers expectations. We love seeing every customer satisfied and happy. We have pride on our work.
Bright Colors

Bright Colors

New on HomeGuide
10+ years in business
Serves San Francisco, CA
Painting Interior, Exterior, Comercial and Residential, Drywall, staining, power washing
Olvera Construction

Olvera Construction

New on HomeGuide
3+ years in business
Serves San Francisco, CA
We offer you the best service and quality
World Electrical Contractors Inc

World Electrical Contractors Inc

5.0Exceptional(7)
Offers online services
5 hires on HomeGuide
16+ years in business
Serves San Francisco, CA
Jyoti S. says, "Alex was the technician and he was awesome and got the job done. I would recommend him 100%" Read more
Paint Studio SF

Paint Studio SF

5.0(3)
13+ years in business
Serves San Francisco, CA
Laurie K. says, "Very professional and I appreciated the knowledge the owner has on multiple projects I had him do for me. I started with a few projects and added more as we completed the original items I contracted for. I definitely recommend and will use this company again in the future." Read more

Your Painting questions, answered

Answers to commonly asked questions from the experts on HomeGuide.

How much does it cost to hire a professional painter near me?

Painters charge $20 to $50 per hour or $1 to $6 per square foot, depending on the project size, complexity, and whether it's interior painting or exterior painting.

Cost to hire a painter near me

  • Interior Door $50 – $200
  • 10×12 Room $300 – $800
  • 10×12 Room Ceiling $150 – $300
  • 14×16 Master Bedroom $700 – $1,300
  • Bathroom $200 – $600
  •  Kitchen $200 – $600
  • Living Room $400 – $1,200
  • All Interior Walls $1,300 – $6,300
  • Whole House Interior $2,900 – $8,800
  • Whole House Exterior $1,800 – $5,000
  • New Construction $4,000 – $15,000

Does painting add value to a house?

Painting is a cost-effective way to add value and boost home appeal. Interior painting has a 107% return on investment (ROI), while exterior painting has a 55% return on investment on average.

How often should you paint your walls or house interior?

Interior walls need painting every three to seven years on average, depending on the room type, traffic and condition, and previous paint job. Ceilings need painting every 7 to 10 years, and baseboards and trim need repainting every 2 to 4 years.

Signs interior walls need painting:

  • Paint is peeling, flaking, bubbling, cracking, faded, or chalky
  • There are stains and mold on the walls
  • The walls are damaged
  • The last paint job was longer than 7 years ago
  • You're tired of the current color
  • You're selling the home and want to increase the appeal

How often should you paint your house exterior?

A house exterior needs painting every five to ten years on average, depending on the location, climate, sun exposure, material, and condition. Wood siding needs repainting every 3 to 7 years, while fiber cement siding needs repainting every 10 to 15 years.

Signs a house exterior needs painting:

  • Paint is peeling, flaking, bubbling, cracking, faded, or chalky
  • There are exposed patches of wall
  • Stucco needs patching, or wood boards need replacing
  • The last paint job was longer than 10 years ago
  • You are selling the home and want to boost curb appeal

How long does it take to paint a room?

Painting a room takes two to six hours on average. The time it takes to paint a room depends on the prep work, primer requirements, room size, if ceilings need painting, number of coats, and clean up.

How long does it take to paint a house?

An average-size house takes three to four days to paint with a professional team of three painters. A large three-story or 5+ bedroom house takes four to six days to paint the exterior on average. This time estimate includes prepping the house, painting, and cleaning up.

Do you tip residential painting contractors?

Painting services do not expect a tip. However, if they go above and beyond or spend more time than expected, a cold drink, hot lunch, or $10 to $20 tip is appreciated. Giving the painter a positive review on HomeGuide, Yelp, or Google is better than a tip.

How to find local painters?

Start by searching our list of painters near you, then compare reviews and costs. Next:

  • Get at least three free estimates in-person to compare.
  • Ask for recommendations from family, friends, and neighbors.
  • Select companies that are licensed, bonded, and experienced.
  • Verify their insurance, worker’s compensation, and bond guarantees.
  • Read reviews and check out their previous work on HomeGuide and Google.
  • Ask if they are part of their local chamber of commerce or any trade associations such as the Painting Contractors Association (PCA).
  • Ask about their warranties and guarantees.
  • Get a detailed estimate, contract, and warranty in writing before the work begins.
  • Avoid making large payments upfront. Come up with a payment schedule for work completed.

After asking questions and verifying their credentials, hire the best painting services in your area.

What questions to ask painting companies?

When hiring a local painter, ask them the following questions:

  • How long have you been a painting contractor?
  • How many similar projects have you painted?
  • Can I see your portfolio?
  • Can you provide me with a list of references?
  • Are you licensed, insured, and bonded?
  • Are you a member of the BBB, chamber of commerce, or any trade associations?
  • Are your painters' employees or subcontractors?
  • What qualities do you look for in subcontractors? Do they have professional training?
  • What quality of painting materials do you use?
  • What is your preparation process before painting?
  • How do you handle damages that happen on the job?
  • Who's the project manager?
  • What hours do you and your crew work?
  • How long will the project take?
  • What permits do I need, and will you obtain them?
  • How long is your warranty, and what does it cover?
  • How much is your cost estimate?
  • Can you provide me a written and signed contract with a breakdown of all costs?
  • What is the structure of the payment agreements?
  • Are financing options available?
  • What do I need to provide to get started?

Reviews for San Francisco painting services

Recent success stories from people in the San Francisco area.
Juan
Very decisive, proactive and fast. Care to detail and profesionalism. I am super grateful.
HD Painting and decorating
Olga K.
Great job! Was on time and knew exactly what needed to be done. Yes, do recommend him.
Mauricio handyman
Christina Marie B.
Amazing clean team! Home feels Really great. Would hire her again and again. Thanks Amanda J. !
Amanda j
Juan O.
Very professional. Replaced the water heater in no time. Very clean work
Innovation Plumbing and Rooter dba HBR CONSTRUCTION
Deborah R.
He was a great guy his work was very professional and he got all of it done on time. I would hire him any other time I have referred him out to other clients of mine
World Electrical Contractors Inc
Rich T.
Nate has been painting and doing drywall work and specialty painting for me .Many of my projects where custom homes in the millions of dollars. His detail to his craft is unsurpasss any other painter I had my projects ! I would recommend Nate at any job Big or small in scale he is very professional.And knowledgeable at every detail in his industry. Rich , Owner of High Rise finishes Co.
Paint Studio SF
Michelle B.
One of the best from the local community. I’m really impressed how convenient and reliable Golden Eagle Construction. I will continue to use and I really recommend. They can take care of all of your household problems. Is an excellent company, good prices, very professional, trust worthy! You’ll pay for what you want to get. Thank you J. Mendoza for all the help!
Golden Eagle Constuccion
Riana A.
While I have to call around or text to get a quote, Walter called me, and offer me a good deal. He came before the scheduled time, very nice, honest, and patient. He knows exactly what to do, and patiently explained what is the problem, and we really appreciate it. Great service, and we definitely will use his service on our next projects.
WaltersplumbingW.A
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