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Avatar for Ortiz Quality Painting Services
Ortiz Quality Painting Services
4.8(
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Serving El Cajon, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1995

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Saul and his crew did an excellent job painting the exterior of our house. They were clean, fast and paid attention to details. They power washed, repaired stucco, caulked all joints, masked, used drop clothes everywhere and painted stucco and trim. All painted lines were sharp and clean. They didn’t even damage any roof tiles. Couldn’t be happier and I highly recommend them."
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+43

Response time1 day
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Golden State Paint Service
5.0(
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Serving El Cajon, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2019

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"Family owned/operated painting service. Laura and Brandon are THE PAINTING PROFESSIONALS. Outstanding knowledge of different paints and proper applications. Super fair pricing and completed the job on time. I will use Golden State Paint Service again weather it be interior/exterior/staining or any painting needs. Many thanks to Laura and Brandon. Simply, job well done !"
Repainted porch and railing
Front entry before power wash, paint and stain
Painting - Exterior Project
New color
Painting - Interior Project

+27

Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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CG Pro Painting
5.0(
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Serving El Cajon, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We were on a tight timeline to prepare a condo apartment for listing for sale. Painters from CG Pro Painting managed to work around the tight timeline and did fantastic work, including crack repairs and fixing ceiling stains due to recent flood. We believe their exceptional work and quality really helped with the sale. Would definitely recommend them to others!"
Interior painting
Interior painting
Interior painting
Stairs
Exterior painting

+138

Response time2 days
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by99%of homeowners
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The Painting Company, LLC
4.7(
83
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Serving El Cajon, CA and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2017

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"I needed to repaint the entire exterior of my home and asked for proposals from multiple sources through online. I actually connected with the workers at The Painting Company. They put in the time to find out as well as look everything over face to face. They developed a precise quote, which I feel was the best worth for what they were going to supply versus other companies. The men that came out to repaint were fantastic! They bore in mind their work and also took the time to do it right. The results are impressive! Everybody in your area comes over to compliment how wonderful of a work these individuals did."
Exterior Project
Ocean Beach Exterior
Commercial Building Exterior
Garage Epoxy Flooring
Interior Painting

+121

Response time7 hrs
Response rate100%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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King of the Painters Inc
4.7(
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Serving El Cajon, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1975

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"This was an exemplary and professional job. The staff, painters, carpenters and managers were on the job until complete. Constant contact, updates and suggestions. Ernesto, Alberto and Gian were central to the success of this project. They truly are King of the Painters, bar non. Hard workers, diligent worker and professional workers. Work well together and helped each other achieve maximum performance and effect. My wife and I loved the end results and so do my neighbors. Thank you, The King of Painters, a job well done!"
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+12

Response time1 day
Response rate99%
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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Approved Contractor, Inc.
4.5(
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Serving El Cajon, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2010

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"I shopped around with other window and stucco/paint contractors before I chose Approved Contractor. Justin gave me a very detailed quote and worked with me to help me decide and define exactly what I wanted. He convinced me to go with the elastomeric coating over doing a re-stucco job because of its benefits of heat reflection, waterproofing, and it was basically the same price when you include the painting of all the eaves and trim on the house. I received a very fair price for each of the items and services, so decided to go with him for my entire home improvement project. Everything went quite smoothly despite delays of materials from suppliers due to COVID. Justin kept me informed as to progress of the manufacture and delivery of the windows, and was very responsive to my questions. The subcontractors he used to perform the work were all very skilled and professional. There were quite a few different people involved because of all the different things I was having done, so it got confusing at times when someone came to the door to do the day's work. In all, it took about 1 week to install 25 windows on my 2 story house (including sliding glass door), and 1 week to do the prep and paint/coating work. A few thousand $ in extra, unexpected expenses popped up, like replacing some dry-rot wood, extra stucco work around my new front door, and extra tiles for the new roof area, but Justin offered most of those additions to the contract at cost. I also know that there are often unexpected things that happen with new construction or reconstruction that cannot be seen and bid on beforehand, so I didn't feel like I was being taken to the cleaners with the extra costs. My house looks beautiful now, and I feel I made a very good investment, and a very good decision to go with Approved Contractor, Inc."
James Hardie Siding , Texture coating and Windows in La Jolla
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James Hardie Lap Siding, Elastomeric Coating, and Anlin windows
Anlin Windows, James Hardie Siding & Trim, Coating
Andersen Windows, James Hardie Siding, Coating

+208

Response time1 day
Response rate89%
19 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Rex Painting Inc
5.0(
20
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Serving El Cajon, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I am extremely happy with the results I got they did my kitchen and living room. There was no mess they did a clean and well job I would tottaly hire them again, i can say that i am very well satisfied with the job they did I strongly recommend them they work fast and still manage to do a clean job."
Painting - Exterior Project
Exterior Painting Project
Exterior Painting Project
Painting - Exterior Project
Exterior Painting Project

+9

Recommended by82%of homeowners
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D C and M Inc.
5.0(
10
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Serving El Cajon, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"DC and M owners are very professional and they responded quickly to our request for quotes for painting our condo. The firm is bonded, they were efficient in scheduling our project and the crew did a good job."
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prepped surface for epoxy
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Kitchen and Cabinets

+2

Response time3 hrs
Response rate97%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Deck Staining questions, answered by experts

Rags used with oil-based stains are highly flammable and can spontaneously combust in the right conditions. To reduce the fire risk, throw them in a metal container after use and add rocks on top to secure them. Add an inch of water and seal the container. Take the rags in the container to a hazardous waste factory as soon as possible.

Unless you’re using a 2-in-1 formula or painting over an existing coat of paint, it pays to apply a coat of primer ahead of your new paint. Decks see a lot of footfall and exposure to extreme and sudden temperature changes and moisture levels. The primer promotes better paint adhesion, moisture repellency, and a smoother finish, which means you’ll often need fewer coats of paint. 

Your tool of choice ultimately comes down to personal preference. Many DIYers prefer applying stain with a lint-free rag, but others stick with a paint brush or a roller. Wipe the stain and work it into the wood, working with and against the grain. If you’re applying multiple coats, allow the stain to dry for around four hours between coats.

There are deck restoration products and oil-based wood stains that can help bring back some of the color and shine to your faded Trex decking. However, if your boards are suffering from serious fading due to UV rays or chemical cleaning products, don’t expect miracles. Also, these products are only suitable for use on the older Trex boards, not the capped, second-generation Trex products. 

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.

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