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Avatar for Ortiz Quality Painting Services
Ortiz Quality Painting Services
4.8(
111
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or StainExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Medium

Serving El Cajon, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1995

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Saul and his crew were extremely professional, on time and performed excellent work. They paid attention to details and finished on time! Saul communicated frequently and with accuracy on estimate of paint needed as well as time need to finish. I was very pleased with the quality of work as well as his very competitive price. I would highly recommend their work!"
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+43

Response time1 day
Response rate96%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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CG Pro Painting
5.0(
235
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Large

Serving El Cajon, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

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
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by99%of homeowners
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King of the Painters Inc
4.7(
78
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or StainExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Medium

Serving El Cajon, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1975

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"We were very pleased with the expertise and service from King of Painters.  Joey has an excellent eye for detail and his recommendations on colors and finishing detail was exceptional. They pay attention to detail and the entire project went so smoothly. We are very pleased with the new look and quality of work that went in to our home.  Very professional and we would recommend them highly!

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+12

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
Recommended by89%of homeowners
The Painting Company, LLC
4.5(
159
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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

Serving El Cajon, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Nile was prompt in providing the job estimate and answered all my questions quickly. He estimated the job would take two guys 1 day. Although his price was the highest of the 3 that I received. I thought paying 50% more than the next highest estimate would get me a better job. Not quite.
The two painters showed up on time on the appointed day and worked until the end of the day and then told me that the popcorn material they applied to the ceiling may not dry white in color. So, they will have to come back again a second day to repaint the patched ceiling areas. A few hours after they left, I noticed that the cinder block wall that was painted with special water resistant material started turning light brown in many spots meaning something was bleeding through. Nile said he didn't know the paint he got didn't have a stain blocker.
As a result, the cinderblock wall also needed to be repainted. I also noticed that parts of the cinder block wall were not adequately painted and the gray block wall was showing through the single coat of paint. Nile agreed that parts of the wall were ?thin?. He said he?ll have it covered up as stated in the scope work. One painter came back the second day and said because the special sealer paint he applied to wall, he will have to come back again on a 3rd day to put a finish coat on the newly treated areas. This surprise meant that I had to remove all the stored garage items out of the way again and park the cars outside for another night.
Early on the 3rd day, the painter was to arrive to finish the job at 7 am, but arrived late. The painter told me he was late because he was working on another paint job until 2am that morning. Guess that made it my problem.  Compared to other reviews of this company, my expectations for experience and work quality were not met. In this case, one doesn't always get what they paid for."
153 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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DP Painting
4.9(
35
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Medium

Serving El Cajon, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Made a special trip the day before to save time to match the four different colors required for the repair. Offered additional services outside of the contract which I hadn't considered and we added those in. Surprised me with a new power outlet cover rather than trying to clean up the existing outlet cover. 5 stars for sure!"
Stain
Stain
Response time1 hour
Response rate98%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Approved Contractor, Inc.
4.5(
150
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Large

Serving El Cajon, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Very happy that we went with Approved Contractor for our first major home project. We got quotes from several other companies and none were nearly as helpful or professional. Our windows were installed quickly and they look fantastic. Our one issue was that wood frame edges around the windows weren't fully sanded down for painting after installation. Despite this, we plan on using Approved Contractor for future projects. Thanks!"
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Anlin Windows, James Hardie Siding & Trim, Coating
Andersen Windows, James Hardie Siding, Coating

+208

Response time12 hrs
Response rate100%
12 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Rex Painting Inc
5.0(
21
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or StainExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Medium

Serving El Cajon, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I recently had my home’s exterior painted by RexPainting , and I am beyond impressed with the results! From start to finish, the team displayed professionalism, expertise, and attention to detail. The prep work was meticulous – they made sure the surfaces were properly cleaned and prepped before applying the paint. The painters were respectful of my property, ensuring that everything was covered and protected."
Painting - Exterior Project
Exterior Painting Project
Exterior Painting Project
Painting - Exterior Project
Exterior Painting Project

+9

Recommended by77%of homeowners
Avatar for Frankfather Painting, Inc.
Frankfather Painting, Inc.
4.7(
64
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Medium

Serving El Cajon, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Justin is a very easy going person and very willing to help people. He work hard to finish painting whole house stucco within 2 days. Highly recommend to other people to take advantage of his high quality work."
Traditional Kitchen - Tile Warm Hidden Lights Above Cabinets
 Exterior painting
 Oilbase stairs in storage unit
Response time3 hrs
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by84%of homeowners
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Deck Staining FAQs, answered by experts

The best paint for an older deck depends on the material and whether or not your deck already has a coat of paint. Generally, if your deck already has paint on it, you should choose the same type of paint when repainting the deck. For example, if an old deck has oil-based paint on it, stick with oil; if your deck has water-based paint, choose water-based paint. 

Here's the deal with leaving used rags covered in oil-based stain lying around in a pile: Depending on the conditions, these rags can take just an hour or up to a few days to combust. The source of ignition is caused by trapped heat that can be compounded if the rags are near a heat source.

Hangers are one way of attaching stair stringers to a deck. These metal hangers are usually adjustable, allowing you to find the ideal angle for a secure installation. They’re the best choice for installing longer staircases, such as one on a two-story deck, to reduce the load on the deck frame while keeping the stairs stable.

It’s necessary for paint to completely dry before exposure to rain, and that drying time varies by the type of paint used. Oil-based paint takes 6 to 8 hours to dry on average, meaning that’s the minimum time needed between the last brush stroke and the first raindrop. Latex paint dries faster at around 1 hour, and acrylic paint is even quicker, usually drying in about 30 minutes. If rain is in the forecast, check the paint manufacturer's details before laying on a new coat. 

Ensure gutters and downspouts remain clean, monitor wall integrity, and promptly address any arising imperfections or peels concept permanence rooted.

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