Been using them for numerous years and very pleased with their work and their pricing. Eddie the boss is just wonderful. highest possible recommendation. read more

Eddie the owner of the company was very easy to work with. He was prompt, and timely and did more than he had originally quoted me. He totally cleaned up the work area and left it pristine. I had a southern facing shingled wall repainted because there was sun damage from the previous contractor and the shingles were warping and there were gaps that hadn't been painted. I intend to have him come back to paint the wooden trim of my Berkeley bungalow. read more

Eddie and his team painted the outside of our house. I can't recommend them highly enough. Their attention to detail was flawless. Some of the windows needed to be repaired, which they took extra time to do. They matched the colors we wanted and doublechecked with us to make sure they were right. They came on time every day and cleaned up before they left. When they painted the steps, they checked with us to find the time most convenient for us. Their price was very reasonable and they finished on time. read more

Charmed Painting worked on a few ares of our house several years ago and we were very happy with the results, so we hired them again this month to basically paint the entire interior of our 2,000 sq ft Oakland home. Their prices are very reasonable (below other painters I consulted) and having worked with him before I knew that Eddie and his team would do a great job. We were away during the painting but Eddie planned everything ahead and communicated all of the plans, so we were confident that everything would go smoothly. When we returned the house was gorgeous -- everything was perfect, as promised, and we're so happy with the results. Eddie and the whole Charmed Painting crew are great, I highly recommend them. read more

First off my husband and I run a small construction company and have for the past 30 years. We have painters in the network; however, we had a job that required us to go outside it for an additional estimate yet had we landed the job, I would of advocated strongly for Eddy since his assessment of what needed to be done and what he would not recommend was spot-on versus just increasing the job total by spraying all the shutters. Fast forward to our own property. My husband lobbied for the painter he uses often. I lobbied for Charmed. I won :) Eddy helped me so much regarding paint selections and really took the time to make sure I was happy and when I wasn't, no problem he and his guys paused and then picked up once we were on the same page. His crew is wonderful. The main guy on our project Luis was professional, candid and efficient. One of the other workers kept saying "I love it" as it was morphing. They showed up on-time and cleaned up each day. Neighbors and people passing by commented that they were doing a nice job. I posted a picture on my Facebook and received 85 likes! I told my husband I think I am gonna paint the house again so I can get more likes :) Please feel free to reach out or drive-by - 146 Wildwood Avenue, Piedmont XS Palm. Thank you Eddy, Amy and team! read more

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We were so happy with Charmed Painting's previous work that we hired them in mid-2019 to do a TON of interior and exterior painting in preparation for putting our house on the market. Their prices for all this work were very reasonable, and Eddie was really on top of things, giving our projects a lot of personal attention in addition to the great work his employees were doing. The painters themselves were absolutely great, and they pointed out a very old window frame that was rotting away in a spot that wasn't easily visible. Eddie actually fixed the rotting spot for us! I'd like to note that our neighbors were very ... difficult ... about the external paint work, but Eddie dealt with them admirably. We were moving out of state before selling the house, so we weren't around when most of the interior painting was happening, but Eddie planned everything with us before we moved and then coordinated with our realtor and stager after we'd left. Even though we were thousands of miles away, we never worried about the job, because we had complete trust in Eddie and his crew. Working with Charmed Painting was a truly wonderful experience, and our house looked amazing inside and out. I'm sure the attractive paint helped with getting us a higher selling price! read more

We needed some paint touch up and waterproofing on our windows and garage; Eddie and Luis were a dream to work with! Am super happy with their work and would 10/10 recommend for ease and professionalism. read more

Eddie is thorough, thoughtful and flexible. He's painted houses for us in Oakland and Santa Cruz. He offers great service and obvious attention to detail. A pleasure to work with him. read more

After getting a couple of estimates from other painting contractors we decided to go with Charmed painting . We saw some of their work here in Alameda and also read yelp reviews . Eddie came to our home within a few days of our e mail to talk with us about painting our 150 year old home in Alameda . He was personable answering our questions about giving this cottage of ours a new look . Within a week he had an estimate for the house garage fence and porch and could start within a couple of weeks . We agreed and his wife amy got the contract to us everything easy to understand and listed all work to be done . Eddie came and applied 4 different colors to a test piece on our house . The shingles we had were a dark brown that were sun bleached and old looking . We decided on a nice warm gray white trim and a wonderful raspberry/ cranberry front door . Carlos and Elder arrived every morning and worked through the day cleaning up at the end of the work day . They would let us know they were leaving and would see us in the morning . They were great ! After 8 days our home was finished and attention to detail was evident . We have not stopped smiling and have received compliments from our neighbors and people just strolling by , the front door is a big hit . We will need interior painting done soon and Eddie will be our choice again . Thanks to Amy Eddie and crew for a job well done . read more

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Eddie was amazing! He was very responsive and helped us pick a color for our outdoor stairs. Eddie was friendly, very efficient, clean, and did an amazing job from start to finish. Will definitely hire Charmed Painting again! read more

All around excellent job from Charmed Painting! I recently bought a fixer-upper, and the exterior needed a fresh coat of paint. I requested a quote online, and Charmed got back to me within the week to set up a time to do a walkthrough for the project. After speaking with several Bay Area painters, I got the best sense from Eddie and Amy, and the quote they provided me for the work happened to be one of the most cost-effective. So it was an easy call to hire them for the project. This is my first home, so I was a little nervous about choosing a color. This is a big deal, I didn't want to screw it up and then be stuck with something that looked terrible. But they were great about holding my hand throughout the decision process, giving recommendations and examples of homes they had worked on previously. I felt that they really cared about me being satisfied with my choice. Once work started, Charmed dealt with weather delays (rain and wind) and house access issues (the house extends to the property line on each side, so they needed to access one side of the house through the neighbor's fence). Even with these hurdles, they were able to finish the house and clean up in a couple weeks. Attention to detail was fantastic throughout. Again, this is a victorian built in the 1800's. Some of the siding, seams and stairs are starting to crack and show signs of wear. But the team took time to thoroughly seal and treat everything before painting. Lines and edges are crisp, paint is even throughout, the final product looks amazing. Highly recommended. read more

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This is the 3rd time we have used Charmed Painting - that alone speaks for itself! Eddie and his crew are beyond exceptional. They are everything you would hope for when getting your house painted. His price is very reasonable, the crew shows up every day with an easy attitude and lightheartedness with an attention to detail and accuracy. We had to wait quite a few months to get on Eddie's calendar and I would do it again in a heartbeat. He is always worth the wait as is evidenced by his calendar. This is a big house (we had the inside painted this time) so it took a number of weeks to complete. But even so, it started on time and ended on time as promised- quite a feat these days! Eddie and his crew followed all my color schemes to the letter, and if there were any this's or that's to change it was done without a hesitation. I consider Eddie one of the best in his field... for painting skill, clear and regular communication, planning schedules and adding men when needed, with an eye for precision and a heart full of kindness and integrity. As you can see we couldn't be happier with our "new home". read more

Second time I've gone with Charmed. Eddie is great and the team (Luis/Elder/Luis/et al) have simply done a bangup job and with a good attitude. Dependable and skilled, can't really ask for more than that. read more

Charmed Painters just completed the exterior of our house. We could not expect more from the crew and owner Eddie they were so helpful, reliable, efficient and pleasant. The crew always punctual at 8:00 am. The crew always cooperated with any special requests. The complete paint job was excellent. They spent many days prepping the house and many of you know that preparation is vital to a good paint job. Charmed also painted our neighbor's home. If you would like to take a look at their work PM me. I highly recommend Charmed Painters. read more

We hired Eddie and his crew to paint our nursery, and they were great. The crew was efficient and tidy, I hardly knew they were there. Our house is 70 years old, so some sanding and sealing was necessary, and the end result looks great. We wanted clouds painted on the ceiling, and Eddie did a fantastic job of realizing our vision. He showed us samples of previous clouds that he did, quickly understood our comments on how we wanted our clouds done, and the end result was exactly what we imagined. When we paint the other rooms in the house, we will definitely be calling them again. read more

Charmed Painting did a wonderful job on the exterior of my mid century modern home, and the interior of my sunroom. I interviewed them after a long list of bids and was happy to find them. Very competitive bid (which is great!), but I was also looking for a company with good communication, reliable and respectful employees and excellent follow through. I got all of that with Charmed Painting--from the first contact, to prep work and finishing on the exterior stairs. Excellent value, I highly recommend them. The most telling aspect of hiring a business is the question, "Would you hire them again?" The answer is yes, in a heartbeat. read more

Eddie and his crew are very honest, professional and reliable people. They did a fabulous job with painting our new place. I knew I wanted to paint the whole house white, but didn't know which white I wanted to go with. Eddie&Amy are very knowledgable and talented, gave great recommendations, and I am so happy with the results! Even after the job, they were extremely helpful with the touch-ups and follow-up questions. The house looks so clean and new it was 100% worth the money! read more

I am so happy with my paint job! It makes me feel good every time I come home and walk up the steps. I had a very good experience with Charmed Painting from start to finish. In the beginning Eddie patiently walked me through the steps and subsequently kept up good communication for the whole project. I had a special request for timing and they were very accommodating. As a single woman I felt comfortable with the crew. They were respectful and responsive to my concerns and questions during the project. A year later the house still looks fantastic - and - I expect to enjoy it for many years to come as they appeared to do a great prep job. As a bonus, some of the paint on my walkway bubbled this month and Eddie came out and touched it up himself. My house is the best looking on the block now. I highly recommend Charmed Painting. read more

I highly recommend Eddie, Amy and their crew! Their work is outstanding, they're a joy to work with, and their pricing is competitive but fair. I have a 3br place that had many dark colored walls, and I wanted to redo it all in one much lighter color but needed to break the job down into several sections to get it done as my budget allows. I spoke with other painters that didn't want to have to break the project down into parts - these guys said no problem. I wanted to have it painted while we were out of town as well. How many companies would you trust to work in your home while you're gone? I had zero reservations doing so with Charmed Painting. Eddie dropped by before we left to pick up a key and to review the project again with me. I was stuck between two paint colors and he took the time to offer his professional opinion and help me decide. He said "you're going to feel like you can breathe again when you come back! You'll wonder why you didn't do this sooner." When I got back home that's exactly how I felt! Moreover, Amy lent me her paint sample book and let me pick it up from their house after work one evening when I was struggling with paint choices. These guys are my kind of people! Down to earth, no pretension, kind through and through, and just easy to work with for the job. Can't wait for them to come back for part two! Definitely call them for your next paint project. read more

After installing new windows, we needed the trim and frames painted. We obtained three bids, and not only was Eddie's the lowest, he also seemed the most trustworthy, thorough and detail-oriented. He took the time to find a color match and communicated our needs effectively to his painters. Eddie's crew members were professional and courteous, and we couldn't be more pleased with the finished product! read more

Charmed Painting was absolutely fantastic! The owner, Eddie, quoted us a great price, the team did beautiful work, and clean up was thorough. The foreman, Luis, was so easy to get along with and did a great job. We are so grateful! Thank you Charmed Painting! read more

Eddie and his crew did a great job painting the exterior of our house. he had good advice for colors and was willing to go above and beyond what most painters would do. I constantly hear people biking or walking by talking about how good our house looks or how they want a house like that one day. It's really nice to know that our house went from dud to stud and people notice. We are definitely going to have Eddie help us on projects in the future. He will be our first choice. Also, we got quotes from 3 different painting companies. One was just really expensive (we found on yelp). One was a good friend who quoted us the "friend rate," which was still over $1k more expensive than Eddie's quote. Prices are great. Work was great. Definitely call Charmed Painting for your home needs, indoor or outdoor. read more

Amy, Eddie and all of their team are truly incredible! We got estimates from 4 painting companies and Eddie's sincere, honest approach and guarantee on his work won me over. I completely trust him with my home and know that he will do what is best for me. He even went above and beyond to include restoring the shine and clean appearance of our front terrazzo steps. They are honestly one of favorite parts of the house now because they sparkle again and no longer look dated and dingy. Lastly, we had a stubborn section on the back of our house that was sun-baked needing some TLC with taking the paint and Eddie himself has come back to make sure that all is going well. Trust me that you are in safe, responsible and trusting hands with Charmed! I would recommend them 100%! read more

Integrity is an important word for me and this business has it! Other words are professionalism, honesty, detail oriented. Their rates aren't the lowest but their work is the best and they are competitive. When the job was done, I looked around and was totally satisfied, then they went to work on things I didn't see until they were satisfied. I was especially impressed when they came back to do touch-up work after my new carpet was installed! Finally, the whole crew really is charming! You can see the respect they have for each other and that carries into their work and the way they treat you. No doubt, I'll go back to them and recommend them to everyone! read more

The most detail oriented painter. His perfection is seen through out our home. He is good with color recommendations and is good at accent consulting . he has now painted every room in our home. Judy read more

I am genuinely happy with Charmed Painting. Two different jobs in about a year apart. Eddie and his guys are responsive and super nice. They painted our living room last year, and then our TV room and dining room this year. I have no other experience with other painters, but these guys were efficient and the end result is amazing. Amy gave me advice when I was on the fence about two different blues (first world problem... right?), and I could not be happier with her recommendation to go with the darker, higher contrast navy blue. It was a hard sell to my husband why I needed a painter to come in at all, but in the end, happy wife, happy life. All in all, they were/are responsive for any touch-ups/fixes needed, and did it all in a timely manner. They also are very open to feedback. Manny, thank you so much. I think last year, it was Chris... thank you too! All these guys are great and a pleasure to work with. read more

We hired Charmed Painting to paint our living room in January. Everything about working with Charmed was first rate. When I called to make an estimate someone answered right away and I was able to schedule an estimate. Eddie showed up on time for the estimate and was a friendly guy and easy to work with. I received a detailed estimate that was reasonable and it was easy to schedule the work dates. The painters showed up on time at 8 am every day and got the job done quickly. The painters spent a lot of time prepping the room to make sure no paint went were it should not. The room looks great. Everyone I interacted with was very professional. read more

Getting our house painted was a tad daunting. Who can you really trust with your home and investment, especially when it comes to the exterior of your house. I got a couple of quotes and chose Charmed Paining. Best decision I ever made!!! Hands down. The price was more than fair, the team who painted the house were the epitome of professional, and the results were extraordinary. But what really showed through was their commitment to quality and a top-notch job. Perfect example: Eddie and I had discussed a color choice for the porch. Eddie had a few options and I pushed to have a lighter color. Me being the client, he readily agreed and we moved forward. The team began to paint my choice and realized (correctly) how awful it looked. Now, they could have just painted and said "you chose it" and we would have to figure out what to do. Instead, they did the right thing: the team stopped painting, contacted Eddie who agreed with their assessment and then worked with us to find the right color. That's pride in ones work!! The result is a house that is beautifully painted and one that we are tremendously proud of. I cannot recommend them more highly! read more

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Contacted Charmed Painting to repaint a sizable portion of the interior of our 1400 sq. ft. home in Oakland. Excellent customer service by Eddie and Amy! Personalized service and professional quality. Amy helped us pick colors (turned out awesome), and Eddie was detail oriented in his estimate during the initial walk-through. Work began shortly after we hired them. Eddie and the team were clean, professional, and highly skilled. I wished we had a high-gloss finish for our bathroom now that I have the matte finish. I would prefer a glossier one so that walls can be cleaned more easily. But that's something I should have been knowledgeable enough to request. I highly recommend their services and would hire them again for future painting needs! read more

Very nice to deal with. Prompt and responsive service. Haven't had the work done yet, but will be moving forward and updating post once completed. read more

The company I work for hired Eddie to complete several different jobs (ie: painting, moving furniture, and putting together cabinets and desks). He brought in a reliable and hard-working team. The job itself was tedious, but they completed the work efficiently and even helped with a few extra tasks. The crew also stayed late one night to finish the work! Also, Amy is readily available to answer any questions. She is very responsive. Overall, we were very satisfied with the work they did and the fact that they drove into the Financial District (and dealt with parking and traffic) everyday to get the job done! We will definitely use Charmed Painting again one day. HUGE THANKS. read more

Eddie and his crew did a fantastic job on my 1 bedroom interior paint job. I picked out 3 separate colors for 3 separate rooms and the crew got the job done in one day (roughly 9+ hours). Eddie and Amy were a little hard to pin down via phone/email but once I got a hold of them and we picked a date - the rest of the process was seamless. Their work speaks for itself: impeccably done. I would highly recommend them and would enlist their services again! read more

Eddie, Amy and their crew helped us sell our last house and now have painted our current home. It had suffered decades of neglect and need serious work. From the bid through the clean up Charmed did an outstanding job. Helped choose colors, painted test patches and scraped, patched and primered every surface. They made friends with our dogs and took care that they did not escape. They even cleaned up a paint spill that the dogs caused that was totally my fault. I wish I had more stuff for them to paint. You will not regret choosing Charmed. I cannot imagine using any other painter. read more

This is a very overdue review. Sorry Eddy! We had the Charmed team paint our after we moved in March. It was originally going to be a few days of work, but as things typically go the project got bigger! We had them paint our entire home's interior. A painting project isn't cheap: all in all our project cost over 5000 for a 2300 sq ft home, but it was worth it! Adding some color to our home really made it ours. I really appreciate how attentive the crew was, they showed up on time everyday, worked tirelessly to complete the job. Looking forward to working with them again on our next project. read more

I spent more time even today!...sanding run's in my living room, yes his employee left the first day because after 2 redo's there were still runs in the walls , when I simply asked about them ( I tried to ask Eddie discretely but he said " ask her" SHE got hostile and Eddie got defensive saying they werent done yet, he went in and spent 20 minutes on the wall and said " there its 1000 percent better now" this is AFTER she had finished sanding and had applied 2 coats of paint..WHO applys 2 coats of paint to a wall " they havnt finished sanding yet," acording to Eddies recent statements. At the time, even though I had asked them after the second redo if they were done with that wall, which is when she said "yes" she was done.. I pointed out as nicely as possible..(like walking on eggshells nice..) that I felt there were remaining problems, this is when she gave me the attitude and said " Well...some peoples idea of perfection is different then others" While Eddie ( Supposedly the boss) stood there and silently complied THIS is when I started getting insulted, So I told them both " Hey wait a minute here, I am paying you a lot of money for a simple job, and this is MY home, Don't you feel I have a right to voice concerns over the work in my own home? Why are you both giving me attitude?" She simply left. Over the next two days Eddie and another employee re did the room she had previously done twice..and I can STILL show anyone who cares to come look at their work runs that are still existing in that first wall she did....even after I have sanded and removed several problem areas myself, I havnt managed to get them all out.. After countless hours on my living room wall trying to texture a patch Eddie gave up and said it was the best they could do and offered to refund part of the money to my wife, It looked terrible! I spent 2 hours on blending that wall patch after they left and I improved it a great deal..and I'm no " professional" painter..so don't tell me it cant be done better if given a little care and thought. they had an attitude which was arrogant and very subservient to both me and my wife. So... by the time they came back 5 days later on the following Monday..we were DONE. It was obvious they could not, or were not interested in performing their work in our home to even minimum acceptable standards, and the vibe they gave off was so negative we didnt want it in our home..we paid their invoice without argument and asked them to leave. Untruthful?...hardly I stand by all of my statements now and previous....they did terrible work in my home. read more

My house has been CHARMED!!!!! I am so, so ecstatic about the painting you did to the exterior of my home. The amount of work you put into every detail, all of the meticulous prep work and hand painting really shows in the finished piece. AND, your crew was a joy to have around. I'm going to miss them!!! I'm trying to figure out another project now so we can continue this glorious relationship. Thank you so much Eddie, Amy, Luis and the whole gang!!!! read more

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All my life, I'm in my 60's, I've worked for and owned small businesses as well as having been project manager for a well developed residential non-profit group in Berkeley. In all that time I've seldom encountered a contractor with the outstanding positive qualities of Eddie Ortega and Charmed Painting. I've worked with plumbers, roofers, gardeners, electricians, carpenters, painters, etc. He's the best! He's smart, honest, on time, treats his employees kindly, and his pricing is absolutely fair.As a matter of fact I offered him more at the job's completion because I felt his work warranted it. Quality? excellent. Clean up? perfect. Communication? straight forward and receptive. Ours was a relatively small job painting three rooms in our apartment. He was 100% there in every detail. He answers his emails, he returns his phone calls. He used zero VOC paint without me even having to ask. He caulked areas I wouldn't have thought of.He was considerate about our lifestyle and use of rooms during the job. We did have to wait a while for him to be available but he told us that from the beginning. In short he takes pride in his work. In an ideal world this wouldn't be a big deal, it would be standard. However in our world today it's unusual and delightful. Thank you Eddie. read more

I was looking for a painter for my moms house in September 2010. I've been through this process before but Eddie has made it the best experience I have had with a painter in ages. He does wonderful work, he is punctual and his crew is attentive and through with their painting and cleanup. For mom' s house, we used the same colors as before, and Eddie was very knowledgeable on recommending the exact quality of paint, and he put my mind at ease when we switched brands from what was used before. We discused the type of caulk needed for her house, and I am very happy with the results. Recently I was driving through Alameda and saw his company painting an apartment building, which reminded me to write this review. If you want an excellent paint job from a reputable outfit, Charmed painting is the best. read more

Charmed Painting painted two rooms in my house. The attention to detail was fantastic. Lines were clean and walls were painted nicely. Eddie was quick and easy to work with. I would highly recommend him to anyone! read more

I was so impressed with the quick response I received from Charmed Painting when requesting an estimate. Thanks, Amy!!! Response time to inquiries makes such a difference when trying to choose businesses. Eddie came by the house and surveyed the work to be done. I appreciated that he explained the different options and the types of paint to be used. Throughout the process, Eddie kept in touch with me about the progress of the work. Plus his prices were absolutely reasonable. All in all, Charmed Painting did a fabulous job, great service from beginning to end. Thanks Eddie and Amy! read more