King of the Painters Inc

Exterior Painting, Interior Painting, Lighting,

About us

King of the Painters, Inc. is the king of the painting jungle when it comes to interior and exterior projects. We perform both residential and commercial jobs of all sizes. Our services include simple re-painting of interior and exterior walls, basic and finished carpentry services, wall texturing, special wall surface effects (such as "marbelizing" and "faux finishes"), installation of recessed ceiling lights, all the way to drywall and acoustical ceiling repair. We also offer expert application of color glazes, specialty industrial coatings, including industrial enamels, epoxy and urethane coatings. Additional DBA - King Of The Painters. Additional email - info@kingofthepainters.com.

Business highlights

50 years of trusted experience

Services we offer

Painting, acoustic ceiling removal, texturing, waterproofing, crown moldings & baseboards, stucco repair, epoxy flooring, and power washing.

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Warranties
Yes


Accepted payment methods

American Express
Check
Discover
MasterCard
Visa

Photos of past projects

Reviews

4.774 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
69%
4
7%
3
1%
2
1%
1
3%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.7
value
4.4
professionalism
4.8
responsiveness
4.7
punctuality
4.8

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Showing 26-50 of 74 reviews

Mark L.
10/2017
5.0
interior painters
  + -1 more
,
Description of Work: Estimate for interior painting

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$6,000

Haig A.
01/2014
5.0
house painters, interior painters
  + 0 more
I used them two years back. They are the kings, and they can do anything. They are way above anything I have come across.
Description of Work: We used King of the Painters Inc. They stripped the house down, and they put up new tar paper, and hung shingles all around, and they painted everything. They even painted my driveway, and they put in new doors as well.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$25,000

Response from King of the Painters Inc
Hello (removed member name), We really appreciate the solid review! Glad everything is looking great at the property, and if there is anything else we can assist with on future projects, you know where to find us. Have a great week! Best regards, - KOP Management

Ellen P.
11/2013
5.0
house painters
  + -1 more
They didn’t charge me for a lot of the extra stuff and they did a great job! They were very knowledgeable, and it felt good that the owner came out and gave me the estimate himself. They went above and beyond the call of duty.
Description of Work: They did stucco repairs, sealed around windows, and painted the fascia. Three people came out and did everything in one day.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,700

Linda D.
10/2013
5.0
house painters, contractors
  + 0 more
The were responsive, courteous, and completed the scope of work to my satisfaction.
Description of Work: Exterior painting and termite repair

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$7,000

Sharron D.
06/2013
5.0
house painters
  + -1 more
They did very good work, they actually had to remove lead paint before they started, and they did so under the new CA laws. The paint job is starting to bubble but on the whole we had a really good experience.
Description of Work: Repainted entire outside of house.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$26,000

Russ G.
04/2013
3.0
drywall, house painters
  + 0 more
They did good work, and they were on time. It was a reasonable and fair price. We are waiting for them to come back for a repeat visit on a small problem. I have tried 3-4 times to get connected. We haven’t done it yet; we are still trying.
Description of Work: We used King of the Painters to put in a popcorn ceiling.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
4.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,500

Douglas T.
12/2012
5.0
house painters
  + -1 more
Great job! Bob Lyons (the owner) came out for the estimate. The wife and I weren't sure of what colors to use for our house. We asked Bob to come up with the color schemes for our house. Boy, did he do a good job with picking the colors! The wife & I would never been able to come up with such a great color scheme. Bob is not just a painter, he's got an artistic eye for colors. I didn't want just a painter, I wanted someone to help me come up with something unique. I wanted my track home to look custom, after it was painted; and that's what I got. If you need help customizing your home and want your home to "pop", call King of the Painters. If you don't care what about making your home stand out, call any laborer. The painters for "King of the Painters" were very good, and very friendly. They used top of the line paint from Dunn Edwards. Everything that was not to be painted was masked off and covered. Care was taken to protect my stucco and windows. Everything was completed in a timely manner and I was consulted every step of the way. When the house neared competion, a supervisor came out to follow up on his workers, and ask if I had any problems, questions or needs, regarding the work being done. I can't rave enough about the "King"! For a great looking house, call King of the Painters.
Description of Work: Paint eaves, facia, exterior doors, utility covers, and some stucco on house.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,000

Richard C.
11/2012
5.0
house painters
  + -1 more
I requested the estimate on August 23rd or so and the painting was completed by September 21st. They charged me the state authorized 10% deposit and then sent me some literature to prepare my house. On the week of the 17th of September they power washed my house and patched a lot of cracked wood and stucco (very good job patching). They removed all loose dirt, cobwebs and pulled the soil away from the foundation so the paint would look even all the way to the ground. The workers would arrive between 7:30 - 8:00 am (I cannot be sure exactly when) daily and get right to work. When I would come home everyday at about 5:30pm, the exterior of the house was kept orderly. There was no trash in the yard or painting related items shoved into my trash container (which I really appreciate because I have had a lot of contractors dump all kinds of things in my trash). All workers were gone prior to my arrival everyday. When I arrived home on Friday after work, all of the detail work was completed and dry. It looked like I had a brand new house.
Description of Work: I waited to request the estimate until I was ready for the work to be done, which was a mistake. Get the estimate as soon as possible because this company does its own work and they have to put you in the schedule. Other than that, they did a fantastic job patching and painting the outside of my two story 2100 square foot house. The price seemed relatively good but it could always be cheaper, right?

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$5,125

jeffrey S.
08/2012
5.0
house painters
  + -1 more
They were really good when they came out. I was really impressed with how knowledgable they were.
Description of Work: I contacted King of the Painters Inc to do some exterior painting at my condo.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Josephine J.
07/2012
5.0
house painters, interior painters
  + 0 more
They were excellent. They had excellent color recommendations, their workmanship was outstanding and the workers were friendly. The tenant in this apartment building just had baby so they were very considerate about when they were working, and gave a lot of heads up about what they were going to do near her unit. They had replaced some storage doors and I had an issue about it not sitting right. I just called them up four weeks later and they came right out the next day and rehung the doors. The work was done as per schedule. It was a big job and it went very smoothly. I was very pleased with the owner and his crew. I got three estimates and he was very comparable. I chose him because of the feedback that I read on Angies List and also the portfolio job he had done in the community. I recommend them to others.
Description of Work: I used King of the Painters Inc to paint an apartment building.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$86

Kay I.
03/2012
1.0
house painters, interior painters
  + 0 more
Did a good job the first year, after that there work has been downhill. They broke a screen door in the house. The screen door also rusted. They used the house bathroom and got paint all over the toilet seat. I would not recommend.
Description of Work: Did painting on the doors of the house and on the security bars on the windows.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
1.0
value
2.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
3.0
punctuality
3.0

$3,000

John S.
01/2012
5.0
house painters, interior painters, home remodeling, lighting, marble & granite, contractors, wallpaper removal
  + 5 more
King of the Painters is the Best of the Best! This is our second time using this company. As with our first experience painting the exterior of our home, our second project painting the interior was as seamless as the first. The crown mouldings, new baseboards, lighting, granite countertops, and colors are truly amazing. I could not be happier with the individual attention to detail Bladimir and his crew performed. They were exceptional, always there on time bright and early every morning, always courteous, polite, and helping make this process as effortless as possible. The owner Bob Lyon put his artistry to work choosing all of our colors and finishes. He has great ideas! This company really shines providing us once again with a "Magazine Worthy" look. Unlike most of the contractors we have used in the past these guys are truly "King" when it comes to updating your home!!
Description of Work: A complete interior / exterior rehab of a home. Some small interior walls moved. exterior doors moved/enlarged, change of palette on interior paint as well as a complete change in the exterior paint color scheme as well.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$10,000

David L.
01/2012
5.0
drywall, house painters, interior painters, lighting
  + 2 more
This review is for work done several years old , but we only recently became Angie's List members. The King of the Painters owner, Bob Lyon, came by to give us an estimate. We were not sure what color to paint our exterior trim, but Bob has a "painters eye" as to color combinations and their use that made color selection a breeze. We were going to remove the acoustic ceiling ourselves, but after discussing this with Bob, we decided to let King of the Painters do it. We're are so glad that we did. Bob's crew did a marvelous job scraping off the old acoustic ceiling, containing the dust and dirt, re-plastering and painting the ceiling. No gouges, no missed spots, just a great job. We were also going to install our own can lights, but after talking with Bob, we decided it would be much easier for us to have his crew do the installation prior to repainting the rooms. Again, we were so glad we did. Crawling around in a hot, dusty attic installing can lights would not have made for a fun weekend. Our job was a multi-day effort and Bob's crew always arrived on time and put in a full work day. They always left our home in broom clean condition and did a thorough cleanup at the end of the project. Bob was not the low bidder, but after interviewing two other contractors we were convinced that King of the Painters had the experience and integrity to do our project right the first time. Based on our experience, we highly recommend King of the Painters.
Description of Work: King of the Painters prepare and paint the exterior trim of our house, repaint the gutters and repaired dry rotted portions of the eves. They removed the "pop corn" acoustic ceiling in the dining room and living room, and re-plastered and repainted the ceilings. They installed "can" lights and then painted our living room, dining room and entry way.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$5,000

Patty S.
12/2011
5.0
house painters
  + -1 more
It was great service and they gave a good guarantee on it. The crew was really respectful and great. They did a great job.
Description of Work: I used the services of King Of The Painters Inc in May to paint the outside of the house.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$9,000

Gail H.
01/2010
5.0
interior painters
  + -1 more
I love this company. The texturing job on the hallway is beautiful.
Description of Work: King of the Painters painted my kitchen, upstairs bathroom, second bedroom and hallway in my historic house. The also got rid of the horrible 1970s "light box" in my kitchen and installed lighting that is both beautiful and functional.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$7,000

Kurt U.
08/2009
5.0
house painters
  + -1 more
I was pretty happy with them. They did the job five years ago.
Description of Work: The painting company painted the exterior of my house.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$4,000

Pat H.
04/2009
5.0
house painters
  + -1 more
Skilled workers to repair damage. Estimation of time was correct. Cooperative. Good cleanup. I had watched the same company paint the neighbor's home. I was mostly interested in the repairs and prep. I am thrilled with the results.
Description of Work: 1914 Craftsman Home in Mission Hills. Bob Lyon came out several times to discuss painting and repairing this home. Excellent ideas. Very accommodating to our schedule. Omar Cruz was foreman and he was conscientious and diligent.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$10,000

MADELYN B.
11/2008
2.0
house painters, interior painters
  + 0 more
They did a good job on the exterior of my home; however, the painting work on the interior was not done very well. They have redone two rooms; however, I have tried to get them back to redo the remaining painting on the interior of my home since April. They do not listen to the customer; and they are very spacey when it comes to rescheduling; they do not call you back when they say they will. The grades reflect the the job they did on the interior of my home; the exterior was a great job.
Description of Work: They painted the exterior and interior of my home.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
2.0
value
2.0
professionalism
2.0
responsiveness
2.0
punctuality
2.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$20,000

John K.
09/2008
5.0
house painters
  + -1 more
I enjoyed working with this company. They were friendly, professional and worked in a timely fashion. The crew worked very hard to please me. Their clean up was good. I am happy with them and I am using them again.
Description of Work: They painted nine rooms in our home. They sprayed the ceilings and painted the walls.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$9,000

Robert D.
04/2008
4.0
house painters, pressure washing
  + 0 more
Considering that the gazebo had not been stained for more than four years, and was heavily mildewed, the power wash and staining were done well. The gazebo looks very nice, and only minor areas where they had not been very careful to ensure over run. The only complaint I had was that the workers had allowed plastic to sit on the lawn throughout a warm day, and two large areas of the lawn were burnt. The two areas are very visual, and I was disappointed that no one said anything, or even offered up an apology.
Description of Work: Company power washed and stained a 10' X 14' outside gazebo.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
4.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,650

ANN C.
09/2007
5.0
house painters, pressure washing
  + 0 more
The only complaint I would consider to express, is that the work was performed about two months ago and it is still a little sticky. I would have thought that it wouldn't be sticky by now. They really did a good job overall.
Description of Work: They did an exterior job for me. They painted a deck maybe 30 x 10 feet. They did the prep work one day and did the work the next day. They pressure washed it for me before the actual painting and did a very good job.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,700

KAREN J.
07/2007
1.0
house painters
  + -1 more
It was a very stressful experience. They did not tell me when they were coming out, so I was not there part of the day they did the work, due an appointment. I spoke with another painter, and he said that the back of the home was not primed. The work was terrible. They told me that they weren't going to stain the back of the fascia board, even though that's what they were supposed to do. I had to stop the job, they were doing it so poorly. I sent the check certified mail, so that I would get a return receipt. They later put a lien on my property for the payment I'd sent. The painter was rude, and inconsiderate of my home. I would not recommend this company to anyone.
Description of Work: They painted the fascia board. They were supposed to prime, paint and stain it, but they didn't do all of the priming and painting on the back of the house. They also skipped all of the other prep work, like the scraping and filling of the holes. They didn't even cover up the floors! They got paint on the cement and the patio.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
1.0
value
1.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0

$200

Harry G.
06/2007
5.0
house painters
  + -1 more
The job was started ahead of the scheduled time, all work was done in a timely manner. At the end of each day the job site was cleaned up and all tools were put away. There ws a good deal of prep work that had to be done as the house had not been painted in about 20 years. This work was done neatly. The job involved two structures, with some hard to get to places. The end product exceeded my expectations.
Description of Work: The house was prepped, damaged wood repaired and repairs were made on the plaster where it was needed. The stucco wa painted, this was a different color from the original color. The eves and the fascia was also painted. Clean up was completed at the end of the job.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$4,850

CATHERINE B.
11/2006
4.0
house painters
  + -1 more
Extremely professional. Good attention to detail and very very careful with moving furniture and putting back into place. Fast as well. They also helped select colors. The owner in an art major.
Description of Work: Interior and Exterior painting.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,000

VIRGINIA E.
10/2005
5.0
house painters
  + -1 more
I HIRED THIS COMPANY ONCE BEFORE TO PAINT THE INTERIOR, AND REFINISH THE WOOD CABINETRY IN MY TOWNHOUSE, AND THEY DID A SUPERB JOB. THEY ALSO PAINT MANY HOUSES IN MY NEIGHBORHOOD, AND THEIR WORK IS SO SUPERIOR TO OTHER COMPANIES "THEIR" HOUSES STAND OUT. PER MY EMAIL TO MR. LYONS CONCERNING COLOR CHOICES HE RETURNED, AND SPENT QUITE A BIT OF TIME WITH ME CREATING A COLOR DESIGN, AND SCHEME FOR THE HOUSE. ALSO, REFERRED ME TO A HIGHLY REPUTABLE GUTTER INSTALLATION COMPANY.
Description of Work: MR. LYONS CAME OUT TO INSPECT EXTERIOR, PREPARE AN ESTIMATE, AND TALK TO ME ABOUT MY VISION FOR THE HOUSE. I HAVE A 3000+ SQUARE FOOT TWO STORY WOOD, STUCCO,AND BRICK HOME. I'VE HIRED THEM TO PAINT THE HOUSE, BUT HAD TO SCHEDULE IN DECEMBER AFTER MY RE-ROOF.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
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Contact information

4155 Camino Alegre, La Mesa, CA 91941

www.kingofthepainters.com

Service hours

Monday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Licensing

Bonded

Insured

Licensed*

Trade License Number
429555
Trade License Locale
CA
Trade License Authority
California Contractors State License Board
Trade License Expiration
10/31/2026

Eco-friendly Accreditations

LEED Accredited Professional
No
Energy Star Partner
No
EPA Lead-Safe Certified
Yes
Use Green Products or Work Practices
Yes
State Contractor License Requirements

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*Contact business to see additional licenses.


Service Categories

Exterior Painting,
Interior Painting,
Lighting,
Unfinished Carpentry,
Drywall,
Pressure Washing,
Kitchen and Bath Remodeling,
Finished Carpentry and Woodworking,
Epoxy Flooring,
Marble and Granite,
Wallpaper Removal,
General Remodeling

FAQ

King of the Painters Inc is currently rated 4.7 overall out of 5.

Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

King of the Painters Inc accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
Yes, King of the Painters Inc offers free project estimates.
Yes, King of the Painters Inc offers eco-friendly accreditations.
No, King of the Painters Inc does not offer a senior discount.
No, King of the Painters Inc does not offer emergency services.
Yes, King of the Painters Inc offers warranties.
King of the Painters Inc offers the following services: Painting, acoustic ceiling removal, texturing, waterproofing, crown moldings & baseboards, stucco repair, epoxy flooring, and power washing.

Contact information

4155 Camino Alegre, La Mesa, CA 91941

www.kingofthepainters.com

Service hours

Monday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM