With Angi since November 2006
We are your locally owned and operated, full-service painting contractors - providing the highest quality work, best value and most professional painting service in the East Bay since 2004. We pride ourselves on our customer service and the quality of our work. We will show up on time, leave the work area clean and tidy everyday, and keep you informed on our progress. Whether we paint one room or your entire house, our goal is to provide you with a trouble free painting experience and lasting results. Our painting process is designed to provide you with the best possible painting experience for your home or business. First, we will provide you with a detailed, itemized estimate for your project. We can optionally provide the services of a professional paint color consultant if you wish. Every project is carefully managed to ensure the painting process goes as smoothly as possible and is completed to specification and on schedule. Our painters are courteous, professional and regularly trained to ensure safe working practices. We will leave the work area organized and uncluttered at the end of each day. And we will keep you informed on our progress throughout. Serving Berkeley, Oakland, Richmond, Alameda, Walnut Creek, El Cerrito, San Pablo, Hercules, Lafayette, Orinda, Moraga, Piedmont, Montclair, Albany, Kensington, Pinole, Pleasant Hill, Alamo and surrounding areas. Fully licensed, bonded and insured. EPA lead-safe certified.
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Bill M.
08/22/2020
Had a call from him, set up appointment, but no show and no response when left message on where he was!!
Description of Work
Need Redwood siding stripped and refinished
Category
house painters
Service Provider Response
Sorry for your bad experience. I think there may be a mix up, as we do not service the Marin area. There is a different branch that works in that area, with their own Angies List account.Maya B.
06/14/2019
I submitted a quote request here on Angie's List for exterior house paint. CertaPro Berkeley owner contacted us within hours, to set up a time for estimator to come out. They then requested a time change, which we accommodated. Estimator arrived on time, we spent 45 minutes with them going over the project, then were told our estimate would be sent within a couple of days, but no later than that Sunday (3 days later). Here it is 8 days later and we've been ghosted! Totally forgotten. No quote, no follow up, nothing. What a waste of time both my husband and my time! They are officially off our list now. I have no tolerance for promises not kept.
Description of Work
No follow up!
Category
house painters
Service Provider Response
So sorry that you did not received the proposal. We typically send the proposals out within 24 -48 hours. I checked our system, looks like the proposal was written up on 6/8/19,with all details listed out. I wonder if maybe the email that was sent went into a junk mail folder. So sorry if this caused issues for you, this is not how we operate. We have had issues in the past with emails going to junk mail or not getting delivered. In the future, please give us a call if there is an issue, we can resolve quickly in that manner Thank youAlana L.
09/06/2018
They were very professional.They were on time and very good about cleaning up each day. The results exceeded my expectations.The house looks amazing.My neighbors thought I put on new shingles and windows. They took off years of dirt wth the power wash and the cleaning of windows before painting. Their foreman Deon was very patient with all of our questions. I will continue to recommend them to friends and neighbors for years to come.
Description of Work
Exterior second and third story windows were cleaned and painted. Shingles were also cleaned and stained with semi transparent color
Category
house painters
Hire Again?
Yes
Service Provider Response
Thank you for taking the time to post a review, and glad that you are happy with the results. The guys did a very nice job. It is not easy to work with older wood shingles, and the outcome looks great. Take careKhari L.
03/23/2018
After reaching out to CertaPro, they promptly messaged back and setup a date to come and review what needed to be done, totally around our schedule. When it was time for the actual job the team showed up and quickly prepped the room(s) that needed to worked on and fast forward 3 days we have a beautiful new feel to the house. There were no issues with the work done and they were meticulous in making sure that everything was done properly. Couldn’t be more happy with the service from start to finish. Definitely will have them out again for any interior painting and also highly recommend them.
Description of Work
Needed the interior of our house painted from a very dark green to lighter color. Including ceiling and trim around doors and baseboards
Category
interior painters
Cost
$3,000
Hire Again?
Yes
Service Provider Response
Great to hear that the work turned out exactly the way you liked. It was great working together.Manisha P.
01/01/2018
Soumil and his crew were top notch. Quotes were received in a timely fashion and the work met expectations of both the timeline and price. If we noticed something it was addressed immediately. Overall, one of the better experiences we've had working with contractors.
Description of Work
Complete exterior paint on a tall and long neglected stucco home
Category
house painters
Cost
$13,500
Hire Again?
Yes
kathleen B.
11/04/2017
Excellent responsiveness and attention to detail by work crew, foreman, and project manager. Juan Diaz, our foreman, was always available for questions and specific directions on what was needed. Juan was wonderful throughout the project! The project manager kept us informed about the planned project start and what could cause delays. He gave me the name and phone of our foreman well in advance of the project. Overall he was responsive and organized with very good planning skills. Our initial contact and discussion with the owner was professional and helpful. He was prompt to the appointment and offered to include all details we wanted. He gave directions on types of paint products so we were better informed on paint selection. The contract was inclusive and reasonably priced. Excellent work overall. Thank you.
Description of Work
Exterior painting of home including dry rot repair, vent screening, and installation of bird spikes
Category
contractors, pressure washing, house painters
Cost
$8,500
Hire Again?
Yes
Cherie H.
10/05/2017
John S.
09/22/2017
I was VERY pleased with the CertaPro Painters (Berkeley) team - from Kevin (the sales guy who came out to scope the work and provide a quote), to Deon (Production Manager), Hieme (foreman), and the guys who did the prep, painting, and carpentry work that was required. They were easy to work with and professional, and the quality of work was really good. I particularly appreciated how flexible and open they were to my requests as the project progressed - no attitude or unnecessary complexity. I would work with them again and recommend them.
Description of Work
Prep (including replacement of shingles on one side of the house) and exterior painting, as well as interior painting of two bedrooms and ceiling repair in the living room.
Category
woodworking, house painters, interior painters
Cost
$15,000
Hire Again?
Yes
Annette L.
09/11/2017
They said they were going to call me the first week of September to set up an appointment. They never called.
Description of Work
power wash and stain redwood deck They never called me back to set up an appointment as I said before. this is all the information i have.....
Category
deck cleaning, house painters
Dennis H.
05/16/2017
The experience with CertaPro was perfect. They took a lot of time to make a careful bid, which was a bit lower than their competitors. They scheduled the work promptly, but were responsive to our request for a schedule change. The crew was very careful and professional, and communication was good. When we panicked for a moment that we might have chosen the wrong colors, Certa Pro was very responsive and understanding and paused the work. The whole experience was fantastic.
Description of Work
We need an exterior paint job for home, which had not been painted in many years.
Category
house painters
Cost
$12,000
Hire Again?
Yes
Will B.
05/05/2017
After several emails back and forth about the scope of work, they decided my location areas too far for the job. I searched for deals in my area and they came up. Also the address was in the first email. I am on a deadline as I have household goods on the way in a big move and they waisted 3 days with a slow wishy wash response. Thankfully, Angie List was helpful in getting a refund.
Description of Work
Paid for 2 painter for 2 days via deal.
Category
interior painters
Cost
$1,100
Service Provider Response
Sorry to hear that you did not have a good experience. We try our best to provide the best service possible. Allow me to respond to your comments. I am a small business, and these adverse reviews negatively affect our business, as I work very hard at retaining our exemplary ratings. You had purchased a deal on Angie's List for 2 painters for 1 day, and had asked me to paint the entire interior of your 2700 ft' home, in 1 day. There is absolutely no way that 2 guys can paint the full interior of a home in 1 day, thus this is what I had directed our conversation towards. Yes, I should have looked at the address, but the bigger issue in my mind was the size of the home/scope of work, and the budget that you had. You mention it took 3 days to receive a slow wishy wash response. Here is the exact play by play of our conversations: I received your first notice the morning of 4/27. I wrote you an email on 4/27 (the same day) at 3:54 pm. I emailed you back a few times about the scope of work and to verify the pricing, and noticed that your home was in Discovery Bay, when I emailed you that we do not work there, this was on 4/28 at 653pm. This Is about 24 hours from the first time that you contacted me, not the 3 days that you mention above. As for the refund from Angies List - I try to list all details on the purchase that you made, which clearly states that you purchased 2 painters for 1 day. You mentioned that I "decided' that your home was too far away, where it is clearly stated in my profile our work area. Our office is based in Oakland. Again, I am sorry that we were not able to help out in this situation. You are of course entitled to your comments, however I would appreciate if you could provide accurate details of the transaction, and take the time to read the information on the contract that you signed and the company profile for the company that you contracted with.Pamela H.
01/24/2017
We've used the Berkeley-area CertaPro guys twice now: kitchen, dining room, master bath, and some exterior work. We're big fans. Soumil (the owner of the franchise) is a friendly and very responsive and accommodating fellow. The two crews we've had do the work were both great. Our last round of work was done by Jeronimo and Manny, two wonderful guys: punctual, careful craftsmen--and very nice to boot. Prices seem competitive. We'll definitely call on CertaPro again in the future!
Description of Work
Kitchen, master bath, some exterior trim, replace some dry-rotted trim
Category
woodworking, interior painters
Hire Again?
Yes
Service Provider Response
Thank you for taking the time to let us know how things went. It was a pleasure working together, and look forward to hearing from you again.Mark P.
09/19/2016
It was good. The only reason I am not giving them an excellent score is because after they left I noticed a smudge of paint was left on my window frame.
Description of Work
Painted a room, and the floor on my exterior balcony deck.
Category
house painters, interior painters
Cost
$1,200
Hire Again?
Yes
Service Provider Response
So sorry for area that was not tended to. Lets schedule a time for the guys to come back to take care of this. The job is not done until you are 100% satisfied.Willie and Jean R.
07/27/2016
Certa Pro sales rep Kevin Carter was great in explaining their work, providing a quote quickly, and helped with paint color selection. Their contract was very thorough with everything itemized and the preparation and painting process detailed. They provide proof of insurance coverage, warranty, and references. Their price was not the cheapest but very competitive and very fair for the work they did. Their crew did a great job, were very courteous, cleaned up every day. We are very happy with the result and our house looks great!
Description of Work
Painted exterior of my home as well as fence.
Category
house painters
Cost
$9,200
Hire Again?
Yes
Service Provider Response
I appreciate the business and your comments. Thank you for everything. I am glad that you received a top notch product and a great experience. We work ho*** ** every job and every customer to ensure 100% satisfaction. Thank youSuzanne M.
07/17/2016
Perfectly! Soumil from CertaPro in Berkeley was responsive, reliable, and did a great job!
Description of Work
Patio deck refinish with sanding and new stain
Category
deck cleaning
Cost
$1,000
Hire Again?
Yes
Service Provider Response
Thank you for your comments and for the business. Let me know if I Can help with anything in the future.Axella S.
07/11/2016
They were fantastic. Always on time and very polite.
Description of Work
Painted 4 interior rooms. Did a marvelous job. Painted over venetian plaster and was very meticulous. We will be using them again in the near future for the rest of our interior painting house project.
Category
interior painters
Cost
$2,800
Hire Again?
Yes
Service Provider Response
Great to hear that you are 100% satisfied with all work. The guys did a very nice job. Always takes extra time to work inside a home, to make sure that not only is the quality of work excellent, but we minimize hassle to your family.Kevin M.
11/17/2015
Overall, excellent experience. Timely with proposal. Competitive price. Work was done in a professional manner with attention to detail. workers were punctual, polite and respectful of the household.
Description of Work
Prep and paint living room & dining room including walls, ceilings and extensive trim.
Category
house painters, interior painters
Cost
$4,200
Hire Again?
Yes
Service Provider Response
Great to hear your experience was positive. Your type of home requires extensive preparation and a touch of class to provide a quality finish. I am glad that you are happy with all results. Thank you for everything.Peter J.
11/07/2015
The performance of CertaPro on this job was exceptional, from start to finish. The quote was comprehensive and accurate, and the cost was competitive. Scheduling the job was straightforward, with the company happy to work within our constraints. Our house needed extensive dry rot repair of window trim and siding, and this could easily have turned into a complicated and expensive effort. Instead, the company's carpenter Santos was pro-active in finding cost-effective solutions, and did a superb job. The painting job was equally well done. The crew was clean, efficient and professional, and the job site was always left neat and safe at the end of each day. The company was very responsive to requests for touch up and other small issues that needed additional attention. The total job took about two weeks, as quoted. The final cost was slightly different than quoted because of changes made during the work, but the accounting of the changes was done very transparently. Overall we are extremely happy with the work of Soumil, Christian, Santos, and their crew. The final result is beautiful, and we have been asked by several neighbors for the contact information of the company. The neighbors were impressed by the professionalism and efficiency of the crew, as well as the beautiful result. We will definitely hire CertaPro again.
Description of Work
The job entailed dry rot repair, painting of house exterior, and staining of two decks.
Category
contractors, deck cleaning, woodworking, house painters
Cost
$17,000
Hire Again?
Yes
Service Provider Response
[member name removed], thank you for your comments. Christian and the painting crew did an excellent job on the painting work. I am glad that they were able to take care of all of your concerns. It was a good size project. The carpentry work, completed by Santos was high quality and fitting of the home. Some of the materials were very hard to find (thank you for your help in locating some of them), but he was able to get it done to be in compliance with your HOA. Let me know if I can help with anything else Thank youLeslie J.
10/09/2015
Everything was super! I chose CertaPro even though it was not the cheapest bid. Kevin, the sales manager was on time and professional. His bid detailed everything I wanted. I chose CertaPro because of the detailed, comprehensive bid. Ivan, the foreman is a master painter! He is a fine artist! He and Nelson were on time everyday. Ivan explained each step to me and I reviewed the progress at each step. He matched the paint colors perfectly with the existing colors. They hand washed and cleaned all surfaces, repaired cracks, and small areas of dry rot. They applied a primer and two coats of the paint brand and quality I selected. They cleaned up every day. It all looks amazing! Both Ivan and Nelson clearly took pride in their work. They are truly professionals
Description of Work
Painted the ceilings and trim of my carport, ceilings and trim of roof over deck on front deck, and large ceiling and trim of rear deck. Every surface was cleaned by hand at my request (no power washing), cracks and rotted areas repaired, and painted with a primer and two coats of pain.
Category
woodworking, house painters
Cost
$6,000
Hire Again?
Yes
Service Provider Response
Much appreciated. I will be sure to relay your comments to Kevin and the crew. Thank you for the kind words. The guys always like to hear feedback. They work very hard at what they do. I am glad things worked out great. Let us know if we can help with anything else. Thank youBarbara B.
10/07/2015
Painters were very professional, always punctual, cleaned after himself each day, updated me, as necessary, and supervisor checked on work frequently and asked for my feedback. Very satisfied with CertaPro painters of Berkeley.
Description of Work
cleaned, moved grass, etc and painted 3 sides of art studio behind house
Category
house painters, interior painters
Cost
$2,000
Hire Again?
Yes
Service Provider Response
Hi Thank you for the comments. It was a pleasure working with you. Your home looks excellent, and I Am glad that we were able to provide you with exactly what you were looking for.Paula I.
09/25/2015
Their prep work is wonderful: they handled carpentry repair for some dry rot and added new trim work, and then primed and caulked the entire house, sealing the new carpentry work and repairing countless minor chips, scratches, holes and more. The result: a home that looks like new and that we are confident got top-notch effort. The crew worked quietly, cleaned up after themselves at the end of every workday, and communicated well, confirming throughout that they understood our expectations and were satisfied with their work. The company's pricing was significantly lower than two other bids we sought before deciding. Management's quote process and followup was thorough and clear, and the followup to ensure our satisfaction was immediate and professional.
Description of Work
CertaPro painted our two-story home's exterior, two decks, and carport, including the floor.
Category
contractors, deck cleaning, woodworking, house painters
Cost
$15,000
Hire Again?
Yes
Service Provider Response
Thank you for the review and comments. I appreciate the business and working with you. The crew did an excellent job at your home, and the finish product looks great. Thank you for everything.Keith B.
08/08/2015
Just finished having CertaPro paint the exterior of my house and couldn't be happier. Their estimate was 40% lower (~$3,300) than another well-known local San Rafael company (with an excellent reputation). I was impressed with Kevin during the initial estimate walk-around and greatly appreciated the owner's (Soumil) great communication and follow-up before/during/after the work. I gave them the addresses of two nearby homes where I really liked the paint colors and they provided color matches for me to try out (I ended up selecting one of these color combos). The two-man crew (lead by Jorge) was great. I was greatly impressed with their clean-up every day, especially that I didn't find even the smallest paint chip anywhere around the house after initial prep and paint scraping. The guys were very personable and open to questions or other concerns I had as the job progressed. And the final result looks great! Not just the result of a new color combination on the house, but the excellent detail work really shows when you get up close. I received multiple compliments from neighbors in just the first few days. I received a request for feedback on their work from a perspective customer just a few days after they finished and I was very happy to give them a great recommendation. I've dealt with four different contractors for big projects (~$6K - $15K) since I bought my home in late 2013 and I wish every experience was as positive as working with CertaPro.
Description of Work
CertaPro did an excellent job of painting the exterior of my house in San Rafael.
Category
house painters
Cost
$4,500
Hire Again?
Yes
Service Provider Response
It was a pleasure working with you. I am glad that you were fully satisfied with all work. Let us know if there is anything else that we can help you with. Thank you for the business.Anthony G.
04/07/2015
Magnificently well. The painters were kind and they made the most of their efforts to minimize their impact on our living space as their work progressed. They clean up behind themselves as they moved through our home, and all of the work was completed on schedule.
Description of Work
Painted the interior of our Oakland home.
Category
house painters, interior painters
Cost
$7,000
Hire Again?
Yes
Service Provider Response
I thank you very much for the business. The work did come out very nice. It always takes a special touch of class when working inside a home. There are so many factors to consider, such as personal items and furniture, and being able to allow you to continue with your daily routine during the painting. Thank you again for everything, take careTracee C.
01/13/2015
The price was fair, they did the work exactly as specified, and they cleaned up after themselves. Ultimately, it was good experience.
Description of Work
They painted the back of my home's exterior which is two stories, and they painted a room in its interior.
Category
house painters, interior painters
Cost
$2,785
Hire Again?
Yes
Service Provider Response
Hi, Thank you for the business. Gilberto did a nice job on your home, and I am glad that we were able to provide you with that you were looking for. Take care.Kathryn C.
09/02/2014
The estimate that this service provider gave me was too high. He sounded very knowledgeable, but the price of the deal was deceptive in comparison to actual cost of the project that he gave me.
Description of Work
I purchased the Big Deal, "$1,850 for a Painter for a Week."
Category
house painters, interior painters
Cost
$1,850
Hire Again?
Yes
Service Provider Response
Thank you for the comments.The deals that are posted on the Angies List website are a little hard to understand. I did the best that I could to prevent the idea that we would paint the entire exterior of an Oakland house for $1850. The deal states 1 painter for 1 week. I never meant for this to come across that we could paint an entire house for this amount. Typically,in our area, there is significant preparation required to attain a quality job. I am working with Angies List to revise the deals and the wordage so they reflect this. I hope, in an after thought,that you received the job that you were looking for, in a competitive fair price. The guys did a very nice job, and your house looks very good.Other Information
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- 06/30/2021
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