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Top-Rated Exterior painters in Berkeley - Updated Nov 2026

Avatar for Brannick and Associates Painting Services
Brannick and Associates Painting Services
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Exterior Building - Paint or Stain - For BusinessExterior Home or Structure - Paint or StainExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Large+4 more

Serving Berkeley, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1986

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Our house looks beautiful -- both outside and in -- because Brannick & Associates have painted every square inch of it. Patrick's team first painted our interior after a renovation a few years ago and we were so impressed with the quality & professionalism of their work that we've had them return for two additional jobs: a steep exterior stairway and most recently, the house's exterior. Their attention to detail and overall craftsmanship are why Brannick & Associates are our go-to painters. Highly recommend."
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+10

Response time3 days
Response rate100%
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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A+ Painting
4.9(
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Exterior Building - Paint or Stain - For BusinessExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Medium

Serving Berkeley, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I was very pleased with the exterior painting job done by George and his crew. I believe prep including finding and patching holes and working with our carpenter to find and repair old wear and tear was at least as important as the paint job itself and George was practically fanatical about getting the exterior of my house in great shape. He also provided lots of good ideas while still respecting my final decisions. And the paint job itself was excellent. George was a pleasure to work with."
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+97

Recommended by96%of homeowners
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CertaPro Painters of Berkeley
4.6(
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Specialty Painting - Mural or Trompe Loeil

Serving Berkeley, CA and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Warranties offered

Credit card accepted

"Soumil and his team painted my home for sale on short notice and did an awesome job. Very professional, responsive and attention to detail. Thanks Soumil (CertaPro)"
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+13

Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Skage Painting
4.9(
15
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Small

Serving Berkeley, CA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Skage Painting Inc. did an exceptional job repainting the exterior of our house. The team was efficient, respectful of our property, and paid attention to every detail, from prepping the surfaces to the final touch-ups. Our home looks brand new, and we?ve received so many compliments from our friends and neighbors. Knowing they?re licensed and insured gave us peace of mind throughout the process. Highly recommend!"
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+36

Response time2 hrs
Response rate100%
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TM Expert Painting
5.0(
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Exterior Building - Paint or Stain - For BusinessExterior Home or Structure - Paint or StainExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Large+2 more

Serving Berkeley, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"TM did an awesome job painting all the interior walls of our home. They painted 8 rooms and 2 bathrooms in two days which exceeded our expectations. Their work quality is excellent and they moved and protected our furniture and floors to prevent any paint damage. Also did a thorough clean up after the painting was completed. We highly recommended them."
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Recommended by72%of homeowners
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Cristoff Painting & Decorating
4.9(
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Medium

Serving Berkeley, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1981

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Very satisfied with the exterior house painting done by a licensed and insured Cristoff Painting and Decorating. Owner was on time and gave me estimate on the spot. I interviewed all of his references, all praised him and his crew. Krzysztof and crew courteous, tidy, punctual and fulfilled every task as detailed in contract. I would hire him again without hesitation."
Victorian Restoration
Victorian Restoration
Victorian Restoration
Victorian Restoration
Victorian Restoration

+2

Recommended by93%of homeowners
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G M Painting
5.0(
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: MediumExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Small

Serving Berkeley, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2018

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"We’ve hired Juan twice, and he was great both times. He was very flexible, and also highly responsive. We never had to chase him down or call repeatedly. Plus, he and his crew know what they’re doing. Their prep is complete, they painted things quickly, and the results are fantastic. We’d highly recommend you use him for all your painting needs. We’ll definitely hire him again."
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+9

Response time12 hrs
Response rate91%
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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LOBATO PAINTING
5.0(
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeExterior Building - Paint or Stain - For Business

Serving Berkeley, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Lobato Painting did an excellent job painting the exterior of my house. Luis Contreras and his team were always on time and worked very hard every day. Luis was able to give us a referral for someone to fix the roof before the painting was done and we were very pleased with the outcome. Luis found some window frames that needed replacing and let me know and replaced them expertly. He and his team showed great attention to detail and the end result is beautiful."
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+17

Response time4 hrs
Response rate95%
19 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Colorblast Painting
Colorblast Painting
4.3(
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: MediumExterior Home or Structure - Paint or StainExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Large

Serving Berkeley, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Colorblast Painting is awesome,from start to finish,great customer service,I love that it is a family owned company as well.We had our house repainted and some wood rot repaired.Everything done as expected and as listed in proposal.Nathan and Amanda are so nice,I was hoping to have Nathan himself to paint but he was on another job, that's ok,all went well.I would recommend them to anyone and I have already had 3 people stop by and comment on the house saying it looks like a new house,if we have anymore painting needed,we will be calling them back.Oh,and they happen to be the cheapest out of the 3 estimates we got,which is a plus as well."
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Recommended by89%of homeowners
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Exterior Painting FAQs, answered by experts

A traditional German schmear uses mortar, making it unsuitable for adherence to painted surfaces. Professionals recommend removing any existing paint before applying mortar. However, you can rough up the painted surface and clean it to test if the mortar will stick. Remember that the underlying paint's texture and color may affect the schmear's final appearance—so starting with a bare brick wall will ensure the ideal finish.

Yes, but with caution. A floor grinder is intended to level and polish concrete, so it is a very powerful tool. To remove paint, the floor grinder should be set to 35 square feet per minute or less to minimize the pressure without the use of pocket weights. You might need to go over the surface two times to get any paint that has sunk into the concrete’s pores.

It’s a good idea to sand your porch before painting. This will remove loose or chipped paint and debris, and give you a cleaner surface so that your new paint goes on smoothly. But if the existing surface is in good condition, it’s not necessary to sand your porch before you paint.

Technically, mineral spirits are a type of paint thinner, so they can be used for the same purposes. In most cases, pure mineral spirits are preferable to other paint thinners. Still, if necessary, you can successfully use paint thinners for most of the same applications, such as thinning or cleaning oil paints.

To remove painted-over hinges for replacement or paint removal, you should use a utility knife to score around the edges of the hinges gently. Work very carefully so as not to damage the surrounding area. From there, you can unscrew the hinges and gently pry them off the door, making sure not to bend the metal.

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