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LUCIA Custom Painting | General Contracting

Thermostat - Install or Replace, Thermostat - Repair or Reprogram, Acoustic Ceiling Tiles - Install,

About us

LUCIA Custom Painting & General Contracting Inc. (Italian pronunciation Lu – chi - ah) is an interior and exterior Custom Painting and Remodeling Company (kitchens, baths, exterior wood replacement, etc.). As a family-owned and operated business, we bring the importance of good relationships to our clients along with the finest style craftsmanship for nearly 30 years. Scroll through to see all the services we provide: CUSTOM PAINTING & STAINING SERVICES: - Interior & Exterior Painting  - Stain and Faux Specialist  - Venetian Plaster  - Acoustic Ceiling Removal - Deck/Balcony Coatings  - Garage Floor Epoxy Coatings  - Fire Prevention Paint  - Fire Prevention Exterior Vents. GENERAL CONTRACTING SERVICES:  - Interior Remodels  - Kitchens and Bathrooms  - Drywall and Carpentry  - Electrical and Plumbing  - Flooring  - Roof Leaks  - Exterior Wood Replacement. This is all backed by our 100% guarantee...you take no risk in hiring our company because we will come back promptly to fix something that is not quite right, even after being paid in full. Always Free Estimates.

Business highlights

38 years of experience

Services we offer

Businesses, Custom Painting & General Contractor Services: Interior & Exterior Custom Painting for Homeowners, Doors; Acoustic Ceiling Removal; Drywall Repair; Deck/Balcony Coatings; Fire Prevention Paints; General Contractor for Interior Remodels; Kitchen & Bath Remodels; Drywall & Carpentry; Electrical & Plumbing; Flooring; Exterior Wood Replacement; Exterior Fire Vents, Stairs, and Luxury Real Estate Management Companies; Faux Finishes & Venetian Plaster; Stain & Paint Specialist for Cabinets

Amenities

Free Estimates

Yes

Reviews
4.936 Reviews
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Mary C.
Nov 2018
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
It was a beautiful transformation of our kitchen.

Jean C.
Aug 2017
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Very well. All key tasks were completed on time, on budget, and with high quality results. Each key task was undertaken by skilled workers (usually teams of two) and, except for exterior painting, finished the same day it was started. Exterior painting was completed in a systematic and precise way over about a week by one crew (same workers each day). House has never looked better!

Cheryl P.
Jul 2017
3.0
$9,500
They showed up on time and completed work in a timely way. Carpenter needed to be called back several times. Work was satisfactory but there are two trees outside our house that were apparently in their way, so they cut the tops off without advising. We would have tied them back out of their way had we known but they didn't think to let us know. A year later and the trees still look chopped. Very disappointing. We paid a princely sum for this work but would not recommend them because of their failure to communicate what they were doing to our landscaping.

Charles G.
Feb 2017
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$7,000
The whole experience was remarkably easy. We started with the need to replace some rotted wood trim on the front of our house. Most of the contractors I tried to contact through Angies list either didn't respond or didn't even offer to give us an estimate. I finally managed to get three estimates, and Lucia was much cheaper than the other two. Based on their excellent reviews on Angies list (not to mention Yelp and BBB) we decided to take a chance on the low bidder. As long as we had them there, we asked for an estimate on painting the whole house, and it was low enough that we didn't bother getting other estimates. We were not disappointed. Except for a few very minor issues that required return visits, everything was done within two weeks. The quality of the work appears to be superb, and the crew cleaned up nicely after themselves. I would definitely do business with Lucia again.
Response from LUCIA Custom Painting | General Contracting

"Thank you [Member Name Removed] for your review. David and I so appreciate the time and effort you put in to this for our benefit. We are so pleased that you credit our work! You will discover that our exterior painting will last upwards of 10 years before fading begins to occur. Peeling and chipping will not occur, unless you have sprinklers hitting the house, which we discussed. With complete gratitude, we are happy to have you apart of our Lucia family of clients. David & Noel Lucia LUCIA Custom Painting & General Contracting"


Shauna L.
Dec 2016
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$6,000
David and his team were punctual and did a lot of prep -- they paid attention to detail and were very professional. Hard-working group, with great supervision. We are extremely happy with the result. Very high quality work for a reasonable price. A neighbor even stopped by just to tell us how great the house looked. I would definitely hire them again.
Response from LUCIA Custom Painting | General Contracting

"Sure love reading your review of us and how happy you are with our work. David and I are filled with gratitude! Our employees are greatly valued and we honor them for their talents and hard work. We are thrilled to have you apart of our Lucia family of clients. David & Noel Lucia LUCIA Custom Painting & General Contracting"


Elizabeth F.
Aug 2016
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
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Response from LUCIA Custom Painting | General Contracting

"David and I so appreciate your nice review of our company. Your 100-year-old Craftsman house project was heart warming for us to work on with its history. We believe restoration work is important and value for maintaining its historical benefits. Thank you for taking your time and effort to support our company. With gratitude, we welcome you to the Lucia family of clients. David & Noel Lucia LUCIA Custom Painting & General Contracting"


Anastasia P.
May 2016
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,799
The two people that came were Pedro and Rosa and they were fast, professional, and their workmanship was top quality. 
Response from LUCIA Custom Painting | General Contracting

"[Member Name Removed], So happy you are pleased with our companies work. Thank you kindly for the nice review. Noël Lucia Lucia Painting & Contracting"


Florence C.
Apr 2016
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
unknown
Response from LUCIA Custom Painting | General Contracting

"David and I are so appreciative for your positive review of our company. Knowing your satisfaction means a tremendous amount to us and our crew. We let them know about feedback and it pumps us all up! As a family run company, receiving a review like yours warms our heart. We look forward to continuing our relationship with you and staying in touch! Kind regards, Noël Lucia"


Kari P.
Mar 2016
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
unknown
Response from LUCIA Custom Painting | General Contracting

"David and I deeply thank you for posting this review. We hope you and your family are doing well and we want to share the exciting news that we now offer full remodeling services! We are licensed general contractors as well as painting contractors and will have our new website coming up soon. Stay turned and we will let you know the date. Kind Regards, Noël Lucia"


Hunter H.
Feb 2016
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$5,000
Excellent.
Response from LUCIA Custom Painting | General Contracting

"With your repeat business, we want you to know that we fully value your appreciation of our expertise and confidence in our work. We are honored to have you as our customer and will continue to bring you the excellence you expect! With gratitude, Noël & David Lucia Lucia Painting & Contracting"


Natasha S.
Jan 2016
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
The painting and staining were part of a major remodel so I'm not sure of the exact price of the job. All of the crew did an extremely good job, were very neat, clean and considerate. They perfectly matched.
Response from LUCIA Custom Painting | General Contracting

"Thank you kindly for your kind words. We are thrilled that you are pleased with our work and crew. We have a very important family of clients and adding you to our family just makes our day. Thank you! Respectfully, David and Noël Lucia"


Romy A.
Jan 2016
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,500
We love working with Lucia, they are super professional and easy to work with. If you want the job done right the first time, call Lucia.
Response from LUCIA Custom Painting | General Contracting

"You are so very kind. Your review of our company is greatly important to us and we appreciate you taking the time to post your review. The heartbeat of our company is our clients and you are know part of our family! Respectfully. David and Noël Lucia Lucia Painting & Contracting"


Johann V.
Jan 2016
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,000
Professional crew, punctual and professional.
Response from LUCIA Custom Painting | General Contracting

"Thank you kindly for your wonderful review of our company. Your comments are invaluable to us and we are thrilled that you are pleased. We welcome to our 'family', our family of clients whom we are so grateful for! Respectfully, David and Noël Lucia Lucia Painting & Contracting"


Annaka H.
Jan 2016
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$4,000
Both the owner and crew were great and very easy to work with.  They showed up on time, did quality work, and cleaned up after themselves.
The owner was patient and helpful during color selection, and arraigned for sample quarts at no additional cost.  Transaction was easy, and scope of work was clearly defined and executed.
The crew had good attitudes and were willing to accommodate any adjustments during the week, and I never got the impression that they were pressured to rush the job.
Price was fair for the quality of work performed.  You can always find someone cheaper, but that usually comes at the expense of quality.
We'll be calling them when we are ready to paint again!
Response from LUCIA Custom Painting | General Contracting

"We all at Lucia Painting & Contracting greatly appreciate your wonderful review. We love working with you as well...such kind and genuine people. We are so happy that your are pleased with our work and our crew. You are part of our family now! Respectfully, David and Noël Lucia Lucia Painting & Fire Prevention"


Susan D.
Jan 2016
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro

Lucia Painting and Contracting did an excellent job!   David Lucia's high standards, professionalism, artistic insight, honesty and trustworthiness are the reasons I highly recommend his company for any of your painting or remodeling needs.  He has a skilled crew and uses subcontractors that are professional and polite.  They also left my place clean at the end of each work day! 

During the entire time my home was being painted and remodeled, David Lucia listened to my ideas and concerns and offered his professional opinion on paint colors and design.  His thoughtful ideas and attention to detail gave me a bathroom I love.  In addition, even though I made quite a few changes orders, everything was done in a timely manner and without problems.  I think everything ran smoothly because he stopped by regularly to check the progress and quality of the on going work.

Since this is my second time using Lucia Painting and Contracting, all I can say is another stellar job.  In the near future, I plan to use them again to paint the rest of the inside of my house and to remodel my kitchen!



 



 








Response from LUCIA Custom Painting | General Contracting

"Thank you ever so kindly [Member Name Removed] for your complementary review. Both David and I must say that we loved working with you! Your kindness, warmth, respect, and savviness created such an pleasurable environment that we and our crew so enjoyed. We look forward to your next phase and want you to know we are filled with gratitude to have you as a client."


Mary S.
Dec 2015
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,000
We received four estimates. Mr. Lucia submitted the most professional and detailed estimate.  He provided all credentials, and if money were no object, we most certainly would have chosen him. 
Response from LUCIA Custom Painting | General Contracting

"Hello [Member Name Removed], David and I so appreciate your valuable time to write a review on our company. We are thrilled with the positive comments and regretful that we did not fit in your budget. We wish you nothing but success and welcome you to contact us again if you believe we might be a good fit. Best Regards, Noël and David Lucia Lucia Painting & Contracting"


Raymond G.
Aug 2015
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$525
See above

Susan D.
Jul 2015
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$11,000

David Lucia is the type of painter and contractor that I am happy, I hired.  He is professional, thorough, knowledgeable about construction and paint colors, very easy to deal with and explains in detail each step of the process as it unfolds.  His crew of painters arrived each day on time, cleaned up each day and painted to a high standard. 

Due to the great paint job, I am thrilled with how my house looks.  It turned out better than I imagined!!!  Since I was floundering and needed direction with the paint colors, David helped and guided me with choosing the perfect colors for my front door and garage doors.  In the near future, I definitely plan to hire Lucia Painting & Contracting for some indoor projects.



Jerry S.
Apr 2015
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$525
!From the start, Dave Lucia and his wife, Noel, were a pleasure to deal with. Dave came out to see the scope of the work and assess if it could be realistically accomplished in one day with a crew of two. After he said yes, we set a tentative date to later be confirmed. It needed to be shifted to the following week which was very reasonable.
Through email and telephone, Dave and Noel kept us abreast of all developments. Their communication was excellent.
Dave himself did the power washing the day before, in order to insure all would be dry for the following day's painting. He did an excellent job and in fact, did more than originally discussed, like power washing debris and leaves from the driveway and additional exterior walls. He showed me the work for my review and it was really well done.
The following day, the crew of two painted the exterior trim and eaves. They were so professional, quiet and unobtrusive, that I didn't know they were there and completed the work before I went out to check on them later that afternoon. Other than the perfectly painted trim and eaves, there was no sign whatsoever that they'd been there -- not a spot or drip of paint or any trash to be found anywhere at all!
I cannot recommend Lucia Painting & Contracting highly enough. I will be calling them in the future without a doubt.
Response from LUCIA Custom Painting | General Contracting

"Thank you kindly [Customer Name] for spending your time reviewing our company and for your generous and kind words. Our Angie's List clients are so important to us and we love hearing and reading reviews from them. It was a pleasure working with you and we are thrilled that you love our work! The best to you, Noel & David Lucia Lucia Painting & Contracting, Inc."


Inger J.
Feb 2015
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$5,300
From the first contact with Noel, the experience was more then I could have hoped for. Even though it was not a big job by construction/painting standards, David handled it like it was just as important as a large project. Prompt, professional and extremely easy to get a long with, he understood our budget from the beginning and stayed well with in our numbers. His whole crew was kind and respectful all the while doing an incredible job. They started on time and finished on time with fabulous results.
 I would highly recommend Lucia Painting & Contracting Inc. I know I will definitely be using them again!
Response from LUCIA Custom Painting | General Contracting

"[removed member name], David and I are humbled by your review. Thank you kindly for taking the time to post about your experience with us. It means so much to us. We wish the best to you and your family! With respect, Noel Lucia"


Austin D.
Nov 2014
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$650
We contacted Lucia Painting along with 2 other companies for estimates to paint a family room / dining room combo with very high walls which restricted us from doing it ourselves. Lucia returned our email on Angie's List within 24 hours and came to do an estimate a few days later. Since we were already in the process of painting the rest of the house, we knew there was only 1 coat necessary with the color we were using. Lucia gave us a fair estimate which was competitive with the other companies but it was the professionalism that set them apart. Once we agreed on the statement of work, they put us on the schedule that week and even ended up getting our job done a day sooner than first expected. 
On the day of work, David arrived on time with 2 painters and thoroughly explained the job to them. The painters finished the job in 7-8 hours and did a great job. We were very pleased with the quality of work and the experience of doing business with Lucia Painting. They are highly recommended and we will use them again in the future.

Mary B.
Oct 2014
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$525
I purchased a deal for two exterior painters for a day, and I am very happy with the quality of work and efficiency of the painters.

Phyllis D.
Sep 2014
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,800
The owner, David and his workers came and some painted while another removed the old vents and installed the new vents. There were some problems that they encountered but they were able to resolve them and complete the job. We were so satisfied with the outcome of all the work they did. Our home looks so much nicer and we feel more secure about our house not burning again if there should be another wildfire in our area. They painted facia to match our custom security door, and painted the downspouts to match the stucco and painted our front door. I was so pleased with the quality of their work.

Anna T.
Sep 2014
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$4,500

The job was done well, completely, and in good time.  No problems!

I would recommend them and hire them again. 




Kaitlyn Z.
Jun 2014
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$5,000

From start to finish this was an excellent experience. We had several painting companies come out to give us estimates, David's was by far the most thorough. During the estimate he gave us a ton of confidence in his expertise, pointing out things we hadnt even noticed (for example, two boards around our windows were beginning to rot and needed to be replaced) and he took time to really look over the house and give us an idea of what he could do. To give some background, the house was a hideous pink color and needed to be updated, but additionally the previous owners must have had an aggressive dog because there were scratches and gouges all over the exterior in the backyard. During the estimate he told us what he could do to fix the gouges as well as do some cosmetic work on these balcony posts that were very chewed up.

Even though his estimate was not the lowest we got, we knew that the quality of work he would do was worth the extra cost (and this is coming from some penny pinching folk, we almost always go with the lowest bidder to save our budget!) We discussed our low budget and David was willing to negotiate the price with us so it would still be within our budget. We felt very lucky.

The crew that came out (Marcos, Jesus and Carlos) were extremely professional and hard working. They represented the company well. They came early in the morning to get started and cleaned up thoroughly when they left in the afternoon. David came by almost every day to supervise and ensure the crew were doing what we had agreed upon. I felt absolute confidence in their competence and abilities.

When they finished painting the house, and fixing the chewed up portions of the posts, we were shocked at the transformation. It went from being shabby and run down to being the home we dreamed about when we bought it. David came out against after it was all done and walked around ensuring it was done to our satisfaction, and even with our critical eyes we didnt find anything that was left undone, or done poorly. I wish every home improvement company had this level of work ethic.

It was such a pleasant experience, when we figure out how we want to paint the interior of the house we wont bother calling other paint companies, we will go directly to David Lucia.


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FAQ

LUCIA Custom Painting | General Contracting is currently rated 4.9 overall out of 5.
Yes, LUCIA Custom Painting | General Contracting offers free project estimates.
No, LUCIA Custom Painting | General Contracting does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, LUCIA Custom Painting | General Contracting does not offer a senior discount.
No, LUCIA Custom Painting | General Contracting does not offer emergency services.
No, LUCIA Custom Painting | General Contracting does not offer warranties.

Contact Information

961 Rose Arbor Dr, San Marcos, CA 92078

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