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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

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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

"Eligio and his team did an INCREDIBLE job painting my bedroom! It had very high ceilings and have no been painted since moving in in 2008. It looks pristine. He did such a good job that I hired them to paint the rest of my house. They made the walls look perfect!! I highly recommend them and will definitely reach out again if I need anything else painted. Eligio was also very nice and easy to schedule with. If I could give 10 stars I would! Thank you Skage painting!!!"
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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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+14

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

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"Juan and his team effortlessly knocked out our West Alameda veterans exterior painting job! From start to finish, Juan communicated his detailed plan and process. He professionally delivered on every request with high marks at a surprisingly affordable price! Our Navy veteran homeowner exclaimed, Great job! I am impressed with the high quality of protection GM Painting has given to my 1938 vintage home. It is restored to its fresh, clean, white with green trim original charm! The teams care and meticulous attention to detail have refreshed the home and given it a new lease on life. We appreciate their high respect for our veteran and his privacy. It was not long before it was finished and looks a whole, a lot better!"
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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%
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Exterior Painting FAQs, answered by experts

Lead removal is crucial in older homes to eliminate risks of lead poisoning, which can severely affect health, particularly in children, by impacting development and cognitive functions.

You can sand paint off a wall. However, it's difficult and time-consuming. Depending on why you wish to remove the paint, there are simpler ways to achieve similar results. Scraping off any loose paint and applying a skim coat is the most common way to hide a damaged wall or paint job.

Most projects take 1-5 days, depending on the area size, paint adhesion, and removal technique chosen.

Yes, you can technically use a pressure washer to remove paint from brick, but it comes with a significant risk of damaging the brick surface. A high-power pressure washer can be fast but may leave the brick looking unsightly. The recommended method is to first apply a chemical paint stripper, following the product's instructions, and then use a stiff metal bristle brush or a pressure washer on a low-pressure setting to remove the loosened paint. Due to the risk of damage, it is often best to hire a professional who can use low-stress methods.

You can paint over lead paint, or “encapsulate” it with a special paint that includes an ingredient called an encapsulant. The EPA approves encapsulation as a lead paint removal method as long as the paint remains undisturbed. Standard types of paint without an “encapsulant” from the big box stores or hardware stores do not meet EPA standards for remediation of lead-based paint.

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