Top-rated wallcovering or wallpaper removers.

Get matched with top wallcovering or wallpaper removers in San Francisco, CA

Enter your zip and get matched with up to 3 pros

Matching on HomeAdvisor

Share some details icon
Share some details about your home project.
Match with local pros icon
Within moments, match with highly-rated local pros.
Compare quotes icon
Compare quotes and choose the best pro for the job.

Find Wallcovering or wallpaper removers in San Francisco

Frank's Painting and Wallcovering
5.0(
25
)

Serving San Francisco, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1989

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"Frank is great to work with! We had a variety of jobs for him: wallpaper removal, interior painting, and exterior repair and painting, and all were done with excellent results. Frank is fast, reasonable, and ultra-reliable. I look forward to working with him again."
Additional Photos
Additional Photos
Additional Photos
Additional Photos
Additional Photos

+39

Response time2 days
Response rate90%
Recommended by96%of homeowners
Avatar for Gene's Painting
Gene's Painting
4.9(
13
)

Serving San Francisco, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1988

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Did a good job for a great price. Nothing fancy. No problems. I would use them again. Their pricing was considerably under the larger companies. Gene was easy to reach and was very responsive. His crews worked hard and the paint looks great. <br />"
My jobs
My jobs
My jobs
My jobs
My jobs

+26

4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
Avatar for Urbina's Painting Company
Urbina's Painting Company
4.4(
14
)

Serving San Francisco, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Exceptional work! Very thorough and professional. Detailed oriented and executed all work as planned answered all questions. Very satisfied and highly refer for all your paint projects/needs."
Exterior Painting Project
Exterior Painting Project
Painting - Exterior Project
Painting - Interior Project
Painting - Interior Project

+74

Response time2 days
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by85%of homeowners
Avatar for INNOVATION PAINTING
INNOVATION PAINTING
4.8(
185
)

Serving San Francisco, CA and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Great work from Daniel and his team. Innovation Painting took care of our home in San Francisco. Prompt, friendly, and great attention to detail. After they were done painting, Daniel walked me around the property to go over things they uncovered while painting, like suggested repairs, which I very much appreciated. I would absolutely recommend Innovation Painting. Thanks!"
Recommended by95%of homeowners
Avatar for San Francisco Wallpaper
San Francisco Wallpaper
4.7(
3
)

Serving San Francisco, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 1975

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"It looks great! Patrick is the consummate professional. He prepped the wall and sealed it on the first day, then applied the wallpaper on the second day. He protected my floors and cleaned up afterwards. His work is beautiful. He matched the wallpaper panels expertly, the seams are not evident at all. I would gladly hire him again."
Recommended by66%of homeowners
Avatar for CertaPro Painters of San Francisco
CertaPro Painters of San Francisco
4.7(
56
)

Serving San Francisco, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"They were very knowledgeable about the painting issues I had with my house, they were honest about their inability to do some painting in the back, and they referred me to a company that could do the work which was helpful.  Furthermore, the price was good, and they did a great job without leaving a mess."
Recommended by91%of homeowners
Avatar for Freddy Hernandez
Freddy Hernandez
4.9(
44
)

Serving San Francisco, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Removing the slate was much tougher than anticipated. And because of that, it couldn't be saved for later reuse. Freddy and his crew worked very hard to remove the slate and the underlying cement in order to expose the roof, which also had to be removed. All of this material was hauled away. The roofing crew did an excellent job providing me with a new flat roof after rebuilding some water-damaged structure. I have yet to replace the deck and am looking at alternatives to mortared stone. These guys work hard and quickly. Upside: great value for the money! I'd give him an A+ rating. Downside: he prefers to communicate by text, and I'm not of the texting generation. Also, getting him to respond takes a little follow-up. He's a busy guy!"
Recommended by97%of homeowners
Avatar for SOD Home Group
SOD Home Group
4.9(
232
)

Serving San Francisco, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"SOD Home Group is seriously the best group of people to work with! They turned around my complete house - kitchens, bathrooms, floors, patio, backyard and studio were all renovated. It was a complete overhaul and a tremendous job. Everything was so well done, but in particular I need to give a shout out to the work they did converting the garage into an open plan studio unit I can now Airbnb. That work is truly beautiful and has been noticed by guests and realtors for its quality! To give you some context–before SOD Home Group redid my house, it was an old house that had been shown little love over the years. The original bathrooms were in such a sad state–the showers leaked into the basement whenever the water ran. There was little to no natural light in the house at all. Eden from SOD Home Group helped me to redesign the entire house to modernize it into a beautiful home! Oren oversaw the entire project for 18 months so really so much credit for this job goes to him (see further down for even more of my recommendation!) We started with the bathrooms, which was a complete overhaul of the tiling, toilet, shower, vanity, etc. For the shower, they tarred and sealed the base of the shower completely–which has turned out beautifully. Then we did the kitchen which again was a complete overhaul job. Cabinets, countertop, appliances, cutting a hole in the wall to accommodate the new countertop island… it was all handled so well! Then we did floors… for the entire house! These floors are gorgeous–they’re treated reclaimed barn wood with beautiful texture and grain. I recommend asking for them to be double waxed (just my preference) because I like to make sure they’re very smooth, but some people prefer the rougher texture under foot. All the walls inside and outside the house were completely painted. We worked hard to figure out the color scheme. Oren has a great sense of color–he was such a great help in this process!!! I went with a simple gray and white for the exterior paint, which let the natural red brick and wood of the craftsman shine through! I’m so happy with the results–it makes the house look brand new!!! Then the Pearl team moved on to the garage/studio conversion. This was such an epic job I can’t even describe!!! As we began digging, we found that the old garage unit was missing a foundation! Because of city regulations, we couldn’t move any of the existing walls in the remodel, so Oren and his amazing team actually dug under the existing structure and installed a cement foundation!!! This was an epic undertaking and we followed the city codes very closely. Everything was done to code and done amazingly well! The results really speak for themselves, so look at the photos–I now have a 400 sq ft open plan self-contained studio I can rent or AirBnB for additional income! And finally, the team moved on to the backyard and patio! This involved knocking down existing brick wall and digging up 6ft deep concrete installed by the previous owner, which was a complete eyesore to the property! My backyard isn’t big enough to accommodate a bobcat, so the team spent weeks digging up this concrete slab with jackhammers and shovels! What was installed in its place is a beautiful firepit, garden wall, and a new cedar wood fence. They also installed pavers as footpath and new garden boxes for growing herbs. Oren also brought in a team to install a patio cover, which now provides beautiful shade for parties during the day! SOD Home Group did such a great job throughout the whole house, were so professional, and really went out of their way to make sure everything was the best. I had my home revalued shortly after the renovation and it skyrocketed in value because of the work from SOD Home Group. Finally, if you get the chance to be so lucky, ask to work with Oren. You’ll be thankful you did! I’ve worked with him for the past 18 months and I can say without a doubt he put his heart into the project and went out of his way to make sure I was happy with the results. He has impeccable taste, attention to detail, and a big heart for his clients - all winning combinations for a stellar project manager! He has a wonderful network of people who can get him the best deals on materials - he’s loved and trusted by his team! Oren follows up with his clients to make sure everything is working perfectly and to make sure you are truly happy with the result. Oren is a truly good, honest and hardworking guy and I’d work with him again in a heartbeat! I cannot recommend SOD Home Group and Oren and his team highly enough! Hire these people - they are good people who won’t let you down!"
Recommended by96%of homeowners
Avatar for Palladino Painting Inc
Palladino Painting Inc
5.0(
20
)

Serving San Francisco, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 1989

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Originally, I thought I needed the original wall mounting bracket replaced since the home sellers had inadvertently left the other half of the bracket attached to their own tv, which they'd taken with them. Sergio noted that the replacement bracket was the same as the one on the wall so, in addition to quickly attaching the other half to my tv and mounting, he also suggested I purchase tv brackets from Walmart if I wanted to mount another tv, which would be a real cost saver. He also helped me connect the tv and did all of it quite quickly, which was great. I'd definitely use them again..."
Recommended by100%of homeowners
...
Showing 1-10 of 176
FAQs for wallcovering or wallpaper removal projects in San Francisco, CA

You can determine your wall type through tactile and visual tests. Start by checking the surface by inserting a thumbtack, feeling the texture, tapping to listen for a hollow sound, and examining cut edges under outlet covers. Drywall feels soft with a hollow sound, while plaster is hard and solid. These checks are especially useful in older homes where plaster is more common.

After removing wallpaper, you can dispose of small amounts in your household trash. However, if you are removing wallpaper from your entire home, you’ll need to contact a waste removal service, rent a dumpster, or arrange a special pick-up with your municipality’s waste service. Wallpaper cannot be recycled, so it is important to keep it separate from the recycling stream to comply with local waste guidelines.

It takes a professional from several hours up to a full day to remove wallpaper from a single room. The removal duration depends on the type of adhesive, the age of the wallpaper, the condition of the wall, and the number of layers present. High ceilings and additional layers increase the time required, as extra care is taken to protect the wall surface while ensuring a complete removal.

Using fabric softener with water is an option for removing wallpaper, but its effectiveness is limited and depends on the type of wallpaper being used. This low-cost method is most effective on modern, less porous wallpaper and may not yield optimal results on vintage or textured varieties. It might also affect wall surface preparation for new coverings if the residue is not completely removed. For stubborn adhesive or textured surfaces, professional solutions are recommended to ensure a thorough removal without damaging the underlying wall.

The San Francisco, CA homeowners’ guide to wallcovering or wallpaper removals

From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.