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King of the Painters Inc
4.7(
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Serving Santee, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1975

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"We contracted King of the Painters to paint the exterior of our home in Clairemont after reading customer reviews about their services. We met with the companies owners who were very helpful in helping us select a new house paint color scheme. The workers were on time and cleaned up the work site each afternoon. We had a few issues with the job and called them to report the issues and they were very quick to come out to correct the discrepancies. We would recommend using them to anyone."
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+12

Response time1 day
Response rate99%
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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Lions Painting Inc
5.0(
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Serving Santee, CA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Alex did great work painting the interior and exterior of my home. He was communicative, professional, punctual, and the end result was perfect. All of this at a fair rate. Would recommend to anyone looking to paint their home or business."
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+41

Response time1 day
Recommended by76%of homeowners
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Golden State Paint Service
5.0(
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Serving Santee, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2019

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Warranties offered

"Family owned/operated painting service. Laura and Brandon are THE PAINTING PROFESSIONALS. Outstanding knowledge of different paints and proper applications. Super fair pricing and completed the job on time. I will use Golden State Paint Service again weather it be interior/exterior/staining or any painting needs. Many thanks to Laura and Brandon. Simply, job well done !"
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+27

Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Ortiz Quality Painting Services
4.8(
111
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Serving Santee, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1995

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"THE ACTUAL PAINT JOB WAS EXCELLENT. THEY WERE A HARD WORKING CREW AND I BELIEVE THEY TOOK PRIDE IN THEIR WORK. I WOULD HAVE GIVEN A GRADE OF "A" FOR THE JOB EXCEPT THAT THERE WERE SIGNIFCANT SCHEDULING ISSUES DUE TO THE BOSS, AS WELL AS HIS OVERESTMATE OF OVER 2 GALLONS OF PAINT FOR THE JOB, THE PAINT WHICH I HAD TO SUPPLY. THAT MISTAKE COST BE AN ADDITIONAL $60, AND BECAUSE THE PAINT WAS CUSTOM COLOR , IT WAS NOT RETURNABLE. THEN THE ISSUE OF THE BOSS LOSING MY PAYMENT CHECK AND MY HAVING TO SUBMIT A STOP PAYMENT REQUEST TO MY BANK FURTHER DISAPPOINTED ME ABOUT THE WHOLE EXPERIENCE. BUT I WANT TO REPEAT, THEY DID AN EXCELLENT JOB ON THE ACTUAL PAINTING."
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+43

Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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CG Pro Painting
5.0(
235
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Serving Santee, CA and surrounding areas

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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!"
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+138

Response time2 days
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by99%of homeowners
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American Painting
4.7(
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Serving Santee, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1975

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Marcelo at American Painting did an amazing job for a fair price. He is friendly and reliable, and takes pride in his work. We are very happy with the end result. We highly recommend American Painting."
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+19

Response time2 days
Response rate100%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Rex Painting Inc
5.0(
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Serving Santee, CA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Rex Painting did a wonderful job painting my home. The job was well done and I was very pleased with the end result . Jovanny was easy to work with and professional. He helped me choose between colors and finished. Easy to work with and flexible."
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+9

Recommended by82%of homeowners
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NOBEL PAINTING
4.9(
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Serving Santee, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2024

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"Very professional company. From the beginning I was promptly provided a detailed estimate and given reassurance with any questions I had. The work that Nobel Painting provided was excellent and I am very happy with their service! They transformed my house and made sure everything was immaculate before leaving my premises. I would highly recommend Nobel Painting to everyone!"
Response time2 hrs
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by75%of homeowners
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D C and M Inc.
5.0(
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Serving Santee, CA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Had an amazing experience with DC and M Inc. Hired them to paint the interior and exterior of my business in a shopping plaza. They did a great job from start to finish. Edward was very professional thru out the whole process and answered all the questions I had. Job was done on time and did not have any issues during the process! Highly recommend them and will be using them in the near future for other projects I have planned! Thank you Edward and the team for such professionalism!"
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+2

Response time3 hrs
Response rate97%
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FAQs for painting projects in Santee, CA

Most homeowners opt for semi-gloss or high-gloss paint to make the baseboards stand out against the walls. If you’d rather keep things subtle, matching the wall sheen with eggshell or satin also works well. When your trim has nicks or dents, reach for a flatter, matte finish—it hides minor imperfections better than a shiny coat.

Stripping old paint from trim costs $1 to $3 per linear foot. Pros use specialized tools and techniques to lift away existing layers without gouging the wood, then prep the surface for a fresh finish. While it adds to your budget, proper removal protects the molding and sets the stage for a smoother, longer-lasting paint job.

Tackling the baseboards first often leads to crisper lines. Painting trim first lets you tape off the boards instead of the walls, so you’re less likely to splatter color where you don’t want it. Any stray marks on the wall get covered when you roll on the final coat, making the whole process faster and tidier.

You can absolutely paint baseboards in place. Leaving them installed avoids the risk of cracking or misaligning the boards when they’re reattached. With thorough cleaning, light sanding, and careful taping, a pro—or an experienced DIYer—can achieve a sharp, factory-smooth finish while saving you the hassle of prying off and reinstalling trim.

Painting almost always beats replacement in cost. Swapping out baseboards runs about $150 in DIY materials or roughly $1,100 with a pro, while repainting costs about $50 in supplies and $1 to $5 per square foot for labor. Unless the boards are warped or severely damaged, a fresh coat delivers the same visual upgrade for a fraction of the price.

Paintable caulk and wood filler are the go-to fixes for nail holes in baseboards. Wood filler sands flush for a glass-smooth surface, while caulk provides a flexible seal that won’t crack as the house settles. Either way, patching those tiny divots before you prime ensures your finished baseboards look seamless.

The Santee, CA homeowners’ guide to painting services

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