Very Happy! Rich and team did a great job painting our house in Oakland a few months ago. We were indecisive about our paint color and Rich was very accommodating as we vacillated among numerous shades of green, eventually recommending a custom blend that we just love. The team went above & beyond in terms of prep (we had a lot of peeling paint that had to be removed) which has made a huge difference - it looks like a brand new house. We will definitely use All-Ways Painting again for future painting projects. read more

What a breath of fresh air!! We have been slowly getting through a long list of house projects, one of which was some dry wall work and painting in three bathrooms and our living room. Our goal is always to find people that are easy to work with and care about what they do. Well we found both and more in Rich and his team. From his quick response and initial quote to his easy communication and excellent work, he has been wonderful to work with. We are now on to the third additional project (the exterior) and couldn't be happier. Thanks Rich!! read more

If you never thought you'd consider asking your painting contractor to sit down for a spot of tea, look out your window because the pigs are flying! Rich, the Brit owner, made me and my guy feel like his old friends the moment he came in to do an estimate on our rental in Dublin. He and his crew did a fabulous job on our interior which has very, very high ceilings and rounded corners between rooms which we couldn't get right when we tried to do it ourselves. He was professional, got the job done quickly, and even recommended some local trusted contractors in the Montclair/Piedmont area (our new 'hood). Very unexpected experience in the oftentimes nebulous world of searching for trustworthy contractors...overall an A+! read more

All-Ways Professional! Rich and his guys are awesome. I have been working with him for over 10 years for various jobs inside and out and he seems like an old friend. He and his crew are very nice and accommodating and professional with prep and clean-up. Our neighbors commented on how fast they were done, yet quality work. I highly recommend Rich and his painting business. They also painted our kitchen cabinets and needed 3+ coats to get it done! They did it and they look fantastic! read more

This is the worst painting job that we've ever experienced. These previous reviews were from over a year ago and in no way do they come close to representing what we ended up with. We hired Rich of All-Ways Painting to remove wallpaper and paint 3 rooms. No prep work was done. Electrical outlets and switches were not covered and as a result mud and paint needed to be cleaned up with a razor blade. (even the 3-day old dimmer switches were mudded to the point that they don't glide easily.) There is paint on the hinges which I told Rich that I didn't want to see on them. Parts of the door trims and doors weren't even painted. Globs of mud were left on window trims and over doorways that we've had to scrape off. The mud was so thick that the electrical plugs and switches were so recessed that I've had to use washers to bring them out to the correct level. Mud was not cleaned off of woodwork before painting and dark,raised marks show through the paint in some places. Cabinetry was not sanded or tacked before painting and paint is already chipping off. Formica edge was painted. The caulking on the baseboards separated and I had to remove, re-caulk and repaint them. Also, they were not cleaned after sanding the walls and as a result they are rough. I wrote Rich an email with photos showing some of the problems but he didn't even respond. When I texted him he said that my house is shifting and that's why the caulking has cracked. He said the reason the paint was chipping was because it was the paint. And to top everything, there was 12"x24" section of wallpaper left on the wall! Rich must have known being the one painting in that area. Instead it was just painted up to the remaining wallpaper! So unprofessional! I have spent hours correcting these mistakes and sloppy job. This was apparently a hurry up job that Rich and his crew obviously didn't care about. So unprofessional and definitely not a high end painter! Will post photos. We are so upset! read more

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I love my rocked out living space by Rich @ all-ways...You guys are amazing! Diego & Pedro get a special thanks...My husband, 2 cats & puppy were in the condo with them...these guys are saints! Rich was super comfortable to work with from the first phone call; my husband and I are really pleased with the room Rich delivered...beyond our vision! Rich is that perfect mix of professional contractor and childhood friend. On-time, clean & courteous as well! read more

Rich and All-Ways Painting was recommended by my general contractor for my home remodeling project. The entire interior needed painting, which included a great deal of crown molding and numerous paned windows. I also chose to completely change the color scheme,and was fairly concerned about color choices. I tested Rich's patience by requesting to see numerous paint color test-patches, but he remained totally accommodating, all the while keeping his cheeky Brit sense of humor. We are almost finished with the project, and I can only give Rich and crew the utmost glowing review. Rich addressed all my concerns and worked to keep within my budget. His crew, Pedro and Diego, are professional, polite, and great at their craft. A local couple, curious about the painting being done in my home, stopped by to introduce themselves. I invited them in to see the quality of work that All-Ways Painting had provided. Needless to say, they immediately scheduled a meeting with Rich. It has been a delightful experience working with Rich. He is a genuinely good and trustworthy human being. I cannot recommend him highly enough. read more

Rich Parkins (with his faithful labrador retriever Winston) has been helping us with all of our indoor and outdoor painting needs for well over a decade. He is very good at matching existing colors, making crisp edges and meticulously cleaning up his workspace at the end of each day. You would be hard-pressed to find a better painter than Rich at any price. read more

Rich and All-Ways Painting is exceptional. He has painted the exterior of our home not once, but twice. The first time was over 10 years ago. The painting job at that time was exceptional. When I new it was time to repaint, I searched out competing bids, etc, but knew in my heart that Rich was the best there was in the area. Selecting All-Ways Painting is one of the easiest decision you can make when selecting a painter for your home. Rich is meticulous, efficient, honest and keeps to his time schedule. What more could you ask? Oh, and did I mention his pricing is very fair, too? read more

I was concerned about getting our house painted because it is tall and on a slope, has lots of detail around metal windows, and well...I'm sort of picky. After getting quotes from others, I decided to go with Rich because he seemed pleasant and flexible, answered all my questions, and wasn't condescending or grumpy (so many contractors are difficult these days). While he didn't work on the job himself, he came by every day. The crew, Pedro and Diego (plus one other for one day) were terrific. They worked hard all day, no nonsense, paid attention to detail, cheerfully made some corrections and adjustments, and were very respectful when doing some interior work. I almost miss having them around! Rich's prices were reasonable for what needed to be done, and he made some suggestions that saved some costs. I wouldn't hesitate to hire them again. read more

Spectacular finish and wonderful attitude. Rich and his team did a great job painting our house. They were always here on time, met our demanding deadline and cleaned up everything before they left. If you are looking for someone who can make the process of painting your house stress free, then Rich is the guy for you. read more

Such a great experience with Rich and his crew. All the painters are detail oriented and invested in their work. They keep the space tidy as they work and ultimately transformed my homes exterior. Rich is fun to work with, loves what he does and it absolutely shows in his work! read more

We got three quotes from local painting companies to paint the exterior of our house and when we met Rich, we knew he was the man for the job. He doesn't just show up at the walk-through and then on the day of the job, send his men, he comes and works alongside his crew. He is meticulous, professional, honest, the genuine article. He gave us good and honest advice when we told him what we wanted to do. He and his men did an excellent job and cleaned up completely. A few months after he painted our house, we noticed some bubbling on some of the darker paint. I called him, he came over to inspect the bubbling, then he came back with a rep from the paint company who took a sample of the bubbling paint to test. Finally, he and his men can back and scraped and repainted all the bubbling areas without charging us an extra dime. When we came home, not only did everything look great, but it looked like he'd even bought some extra paint to finish the job, and refused to accept payment when I offered. And he did it all with a smile. Ladies and gentlemen, this is how you run a business. BIG FAN OF ALL-WAYS PAINTING. Highly highly recommend Rich!! read more