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Jose's Painting
4.9(
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Serving Santa Margarita, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1970

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"The Joses—Junior and Senior—along with the on-site manager, Elvis, took great care of us in painting our nearly 100 year old duplex home. They finished ahead of schedule and did a fantastic job following our more-complicated-than-usual historic painting plan. Our building looks so good that I have been asked by multiple neighbors who did the amazing paint job. I have referred all of them to Jose!"
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+67

Response time2 days
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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BUDDY'S PAINTING INC
5.0(
5
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Serving Santa Margarita, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

BUDDY'S PAINTING INC is dedicated to providing our customers with the best quality and craftsmanship. We are here to build relationships with our customers and communities and to provide our employees with a great place to work. We look forward to working with you.

Kitchen cabinets
Kitchen cabinets
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Kitchen cabinets
Kitchen cabinets

+12

1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Brushworks Painting
3.9(
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Serving Santa Margarita, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1985

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"House looks great. Very good work. They replaced damaged house numbers, cleaned light overspray off solar panels and backfilled stones against foundation. Based on the amount of paint left over, I believe they over purchased paint which probably cost me $100+"
Response time1 day
25 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Pacific Edge Painting
5.0(
3
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Serving Santa Margarita, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"This company was great from the initial email to the final inspection of their work. Juan was flexible with my last minute date change and completed the job in the time he stated."
Power washing
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Power washing

+11

Response time40 mins
Response rate97%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Taylor's Painting Company
5.0(
1
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Serving Santa Margarita, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Mark came out to give us an estimate on the exterior of our house he responded quickly and answered all of our questions we felt comfortable with him. They did a great job I'm very happy with the results! They are reasonable compared to others. Would definitely hire again. Thanks again Taylor's Painting"
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Palafox Construction
1.0(
1
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Serving Santa Margarita, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

With over 13 years of experience. We take great pride in our extreme professionalism, timeliness and superior customer service on every job. We develop lasting relationship so that the next time service is needed there's no question on who to call. Satisfaction guaranteed! Call us today!

Remodel
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Remodel
Remodel
Remodel

+13

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J&L Painting
4.8(
6
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Serving Santa Margarita, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I had Jose and his crew do two painting jobs for me, the interior of my home and an exterior block wall. They did a great job, very thorough, very neat. They arrived on time, worked hard and left a very clean space when they were done. I would hire them again!"
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Recommended by83%of homeowners
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FAQs for painting projects in Santa Margarita, CA

You’ll need 1 gallon of paint per 350 square feet of coverage. Typical amounts per room size:

  • Small room (200-400 sq. ft.): 1 gallon.

  • Medium-sized (400-800 sq. ft.): 2-4 gallons.

  • Large (800-1,200 sq. ft.): 5-gallons or more.

Painters usually make $20 per hour on average or about $40,000 per year. Independent contractors might pocket a little more. However, they must charge for overhead, such as vehicles, equipment, insurance, marketing and association dues.

Specialty painting, like murals and trompe l’oeil, costs $40 to $50 per hour. Paint might range between $75 to $90. The professional’s skill and experience are also determining factors. While a freelance artist might charge $25 to $30 an hour, a very skilled professional might charge $80 or more. Some might also charge $60 or more for a consultation.

Trompe l'oeil creates a realistic image or optical illusion in three dimensions. Murals are composed on a wall of any size. These two projects vary in price, with a trompe l'oeil typically costing more because of its complexity. Both are considered specialty projects.

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