This review is long overdue as we have used Fred on many projects throughout our home. I wish there was a Fred for all our contracting needs. We first talked to Fred on advice of the paint store that sold Fine Paints of Europe as we wanted to put a special red finish on our kitchen cabinets. At the time, we did't have the budget to do the actual work. But he still walked us through the project and gave us a ballpark estimate. 9 months later -- mid-renovation-- we called him back as we need *a lot* of work done to get an appraisal on house --including the cabinets -- the following week. Fred and his team not only delivered, but Fred went above and beyond fixing all sorts of small details in our house to get the best appraisal possible. Since then, we have used him for several more general interior painting projects and a beautiful customer exterior paint work. Each time the work is exquisitely perfect and above and beyond what we had been expecting. In addition to all the great comments about Fred below, I can also say you are collaborating with a true craftsman when you hire Fred. He really gives great, artistic feedback on your project goals and treats your home as if it were his own. He is also great about making appropriate choices if you have young children in the home. Love working with Fred. You will too. read more

I highly recommend Fred Haber and his team. He waterproofed and painted the south side of our 130 year old Victorian and we plan on hiring him in the future to paint the front side of the house as well. He is extremely communicative, talking through the various options and giving his personal recommendations. If you have any questions about anything related to the painting or the construction of the house, Fred is your source of information. He was on budget and threw in a lot of extras because he is a perfectionist and wants you to be happy with his job. He and his crew are friendly, left the work areas cleaner than when they arrived, and were overall the least invasive possible. The high quality of his work really speaks for itself. read more

I highly recommend Fred and his crew at Haber Painting. They recently completed work on 2 interior rooms and the exterior of our house in San Francisco. Fred charges a premium price for a premium service and here's why -- He is responsive by email and supplies detailed contracts ahead of work being scheduled. Fred is a painting encyclopedia and an expert in his field. He makes valuable recommendations around what sheen/gloss level of paint would achieve the desired effect on walls, crown moldings and ceilings, as well as durability and vibrancy of paint choices. Fred's crew carefully moved and wrapped all of our furniture, including curtains and rods at the start of the job. When the job was finished, they re-furnished the room, leaving it cleaner than when they arrived. Fred's team also spent ample time sanding and resurfacing our walls to amplify the impact of the fresh new paint. The paint job itself is exquisite - we selected Fine Paints of Europe and C-2 colors - and Fred and his team took the appropriate time to apply the various colors with crisp lines and full coverage. Fred is also a skilled handyman and even completed finishing touches to our interior and exterior like polishing old brass doorknobs, installing new house numbers and our new outdoor light fixture and front door knob. Fred communicated clearly and often throughout the project, setting expectations and sharing details about the products he'd used or advice about how to maintain the job. We can't thank Fred and his team enough for their thoughtful, friendly and efficient work. I will definitely hire Fred again! read more

I'm grateful that Fred Haber painted my house. He was professional, efficient, knowledgeable, and fun. The job was thorough, detail-oriented, and they took no shortcuts. The price was right, but the quality of the work was first-class. The job was complex because the façade of my Victorian has many details, and Fred's suggestions of colors and patterns were very helpful. He uses high-quality, durable, non-fading paints. If you are looking for an excellent painter, look no further. read more

Fred Haber and his crew were the best thing to happen to me when I moved into my new condo. His team worked hard and did a beautiful job, and Fred was always incredibly responsive by phone and by email too. I had to swallow hard when he gave me the estimate, but he patiently explained exactly what the problems in my place were: it had actually had one of those peel-off paintjobs the previous reviewer is complaining about. Fred supplied the antidote, sanding the old paintjob off, priming, putting on multiple coats of quality paint... These guys earned every penny I paid them. My changing my mind about a couple of things was never a hassle, plus they came back after the move-in to do touch-ups for free. read more

Fred Haber was recommended to me by a local paint store. I looked him up on Yelp and saw good reviews so I asked him to estimate the job which was a two bedroom Victorian flat. His estimate was not the lowest of the three. In fact it was the highest, but I liked his ideas and enthusiasm so I took a chance. He attacked the job with high energy and was very "hands on" throughout the process. He worked right along with his crew whereas other experienced painters seem to do the estimating and then supervise the crew. He was also very communicative throughout the entire process and responded quickly by text, phone or email. Fred is an experienced craftsman and loves come up with creative solutions. He also made minor changes in color that I requested midstream without complaint. He removed and polished all the hardware on the doors and fiddled with the mechanisms until they were finely tuned. It bothers Fred when he sees something that doesn't look right or needs fixing. He brought over special paint for a funky surface in my pantry and also painted the exterior of my clawfoot tub which I did not expect. I had wanted a new vanity for the bathroom but could not afford to buy one but almost did a double take when it looked like I had a new one. Fred had painted it! He made several other suggestions and did extra work without extra charges. He is also very helpful. When a serviceman came over to reconnect and move my appliances back into place he gave the guy a hand and had great ideas about how to maneuver large heavy appliances without damaging my new floor. The paint job looks beautiful. All the attention to detail has added up to a clean, elegant appearance which I am enjoying immensely! read more

Fred and his crew are absolutely the best. The are courteous, professional, and responsible. They think of every detail and leave your house exactly as they found it... but better. They are so patient and skilled at color consulting and their work is spotless. I can't recommend them highly enough! read more

Fred Haber and his crew were amazing and 5 stars just isn't enough! WE HIGHLY RECOMMEND. Our company wanted a large wall in our office painted... I called about 5 painters who wouldn't give me the time of day. Then I came across Fred Haber on Yelp and gave him a call. He showed up at my office 20 minutes later and gave us an estimate the next day. His prices are very fair and he is a true professional. He was in constant contact with me and was easy to reach any time I had a question. He showed up to paint the wall with some homemade cookies and a fantastic attitude. Fred Haber does great work and even better he is super pleasant to deal with. We will be calling Fred Haber Painting for any and all of our painting needs from here on out!!! read more

Seriously, I just want to copy all the wonderful comments in the other reviews and stick them in mine. His work is really beautiful. He actually gets excited helping you plan to make your home look stunning. He stands by his work. As folks say, he may not be the cheapest, but you get what you pay for, and what you are paying for is a professional job, done well, done with pride, and looks beautiful. read more

Fred and team were amazing. Fast, clean, careful. Provided a lot of guidance and perspective on everything from paint selection to aesthetics, while being very sensitive to our desires. He went out of his way to research ahead of time how best to execute the project (a somewhat complicated nursery wall pattern) and the end result was amazing. Others suggested it would take 3-4 days to get done. Within a half day, we had the results we were looking for from Fred and team. read more

Fred painted my house in the Sunset. Every positive comment in those comments before mine are completely consistent with my excellent experience. I won't repeat what others say below, but I can add this perspective: Fred's technical understanding of paint and other finishes, what surfaces and goals they are optimal for, and how they perform (and can fail if improperly chosen or applied) in the various micro-climates of San Francisco (or even in one's house) simply exceeds that of any painter I've had experience with. He keeps up with the latest in his field and has vast practical experience, which he enthusiastically and effectively combines and applies to get the very best results. read more

We didn't end up using Haber Painting in the end, but I wanted to write Fred a great Yelp review for his help and professionalism! He responded very quickly when I called him, and came to our house the very next day to give us a painting estimate. He gave a couple different options at different price points, and when I said that was still out of our budget, he worked with me to try to find a solution to bring the cost down. He is extremely knowledgeable about different types of paint, sheens, walls, etc., and I have no doubt that he does an amazing job! read more

I only spoke to Fred on the phone but he had his crew at my house the following day to do an estimate and paint color suggestions. They kindly stuck to our budget which included walls and trim and part of the living room ceiling. Ric the painter was gregarious and quite the craftsman by paying close attention to detail and color. My husband and I love our apartment. The inconvenience of moving everything in the middle of the room for 5 days was nothing compared to the end result. Thank you Ric - we highly recommend your services. read more

Fred did an amazing job painting a few accent walls for us. There's not much more to say that the previous reviews haven't already said. He's really knowledgeable and he's a perfectionist. He actually took the time sand our walls because of a previously crappy paint job (and didn't charge us) because he wanted for his work to look amazing. We were super impressed with Fred and would recommend him to any of our friends. read more

Fred's company will leave you with super high quality finish work. We are proud of our house - it's the best looking on the block now - and enjoy resting our eyes on it daily. Haber stuck to the budget and worked fast. His crew put in long days. In fact, while I was away at work, my neighbor commented on how detail oriented the painters were, how quiet and clean they operated all day long, and generally how much he appreciated their style (and he's a painter himself). Myself, I appreciate how charismatic and communicative Fred is. He is a reasonable guy when solving problems that come up along the way during such a large project. He'll really spend some good time with you, answering all of your dumb questions! In the end, the house just looks dope, and that's what it's all about! Thank you Fred. read more

Fred is the most reliable contractor that I have ever worked with. He's timely, he gives detailed estimates, he communicates well and best of all, and most important, he's delivering outstanding work results. One thing that I pay particular attention to is how the paint lines are cut where the walls hit the ceiling. You'd think that he's using masking tape to do it but it's all by hand, showing the sense of perfection that he delivers with. I find his prices reasonable and considering the results it's money well worth spent. read more

We've used Fred a number of times since moving into our new (and first home). He's a perfectionist & believes in using quality products, so he ends up on the higher side of the financial spectrum. On the other hand, he worked with our budget in every case, and often went "above and beyond" by taking care of small odds & ends like you would find in a 75+ year old home (hint: lots of them). Most importantly, the results are of very high quality and quite honestly speak for themselves. He and the crew always leave the place cleaner than they found it, and are very mindful of pets and little ones (we have one of each). He communicates well via phone & text, and though he's not immune from "contractoritis" (getting caught up in other jobs, missing deadlines, etc) he's always made up for it. Furthermore, if you'll listen to him he'll give you an education on paint products, tools, and basic home maintenance and improvement. As somebody with the manual skills of a three-toed sloth, I especially appreciated his patience and guidance as I got myself in trouble. He's our go-to paint guy and will remain so for our future projects. Highly recommended. read more

Fred was the perfect answer to our needs. Our 1898 Victorian had four rooms in need of renewal. He came in about two weeks ahead of our start date which allowed us time to give thought to color selections - which we needed every minute! He offered great suggestions on finish and color. His crew was polite and hardworking. Unlike many service providers, Fred was a great communicator as well as timely. Plus he provided some extra services, truly going above and beyond to ensure perfect results. We are delighted with the results and have already recommended him to friends and will enjoy his work for years to come! read more

In the thirty-three years we've lived in our home, we've hired a wide array of contractors for a wide variety of jobs. But there's never been anyone like Fred Haber! I called him out for a bid (along with a handful of others) based on these yelp reviews. Choosing him did not disappoint. Everything you're reading in these reviews is spot on. Fred is thorough, professional, conscientious, dedicated, hard-working, clean, honest, courteous, fair and incredibly talented. I could add other wonderful adjectives, but you get the idea. His crew is also quite impressive; very clean, quiet, polite, fast and thorough. We absolutely love the finished product; our house looks beautiful! Fred really WANTS you to love the finished product. We would hire Haber Painting again without a moment's hesitation. Thank you Yelp! read more

Prep work and professionalism with a healthy dash of humor and taste are the hallmarks of Fred Haber. This is not your paint-in-a-day guy: Fred has a small crew of skilled pros who have been trained by him to high standards and been with him for years. No loud radios, no mess. Fred is on site daily and supervises the work when not doing it himself. He does not hesitate to go the extra step to make the customer happy. If you work with Fred, be aware of what you say: He actually listens and responds instantly. No excuses. His prices in the end are fair and the work speaks for itself. He uses high quality paints and is a stickler for getting it done right. Highly recommended. read more

I want give my highest recommendation for Fred Haber and his crew at Haber Painting. He and the two main gentlemen that work with him are extremely professional, meticulous, timely, sweet and kind. I want to expand on each attribute a bit more. PROFESSIONAL: We bought our house several years ago. The previous owner didn't take very good care of the house and so it was in dire need of not just a new coat of paint, but sealing and replacing cracked parts on the wood slats and window area as well as cleaning off years of debris on moldings. We have an intricate Victorian/Edwardian architecture and wanted to make sure that the details were brought to their former glory. After much searching, we decided to go with Haber Painting. He met with us, saw our home, and discussed our goals for our home including the color scheme. He then gave us a detailed bid for the work. We found his prices to be fair, especially for the quality work he does. He communicated with us regularly and there were never any surprises. He is an artist and so we really appreciated the advice he gave us. METICULOUS AND ON TIME: Haber Painting uses all types of paints, but they are trained in using the Fine Paints of Europe. This is a very high-end paint that can be used to paint furniture, front doors, or the ornate details of a house. The crew was meticulous about dust control and uses top of the line sanders with vacuum attachments. I have a newborn, a toddler, a husband with dust allergies, and grumpy neighbors so dust management was a top priority. We were very impressed with the lack of dust. Fred and his crew were on time every day and the entire project was completed in the time promised. Fred is a perfectionist and so if something doesn't look right, he will be sure to fix it. He was very hands-on throughout the entire project. KIND and SWEET: Fred and the guys are genuinely nice people. They all live in the city and therefore understand the challenges of trying to get stuff and kids out the door. Hence, they made sure the scaffolding was very safe, and not in the way of any of the doorways, allowing me to get the stroller out easily. Fred and the crew were so sweet to my 3-year old son who had a million questions about the entire process. My son even made a pretty big smudge on the wet paint - think fingerprints going AWAL (Arg!) but the guys were so nice to him about it, even if I wasn't. Our upstairs neighbor has a big dog and Fred and the crew were mindful and welcoming of the dog, which my neighbors really appreciated. This part is where Fred went above and beyond! After our building was painted, I got inspired to paint the stairs inside our house. Fred, out of the kindness of his heart (and maybe realizing that because I was recently postpartum, I was in over my head even though I it didn't see it yet) helped me paint the stairs using oil paints. Our stairs were neglected for maybe 75 years and were in bad shape; hence we needed to use oil paints to seal the wood. But, holy hanna - oil paints are tough to work with. Fred taught me (and did 75%) how to use his industrial sander with a vacuum to sand the stairs. He also taught me (and did 50%) what paints to select and how to use the oil paints. The paint store sold me the wrong paints and Fred went back and got the right paint for me. While we worked together, with him doing the lion's share of the work, we chatted and had a great time. I really got the opportunity to know him; he is a truly wonderful person. The stairs turned out beautiful! I am so grateful to Fred!!! read more

Fred rocks! He painted our house in the outer Richmond and we were very happy with his work and especially his overall attention to quality. he displays a love for and great pride in his work. Fred is very knowledgeable, but open to trying new things. He was also open to making adjustments on the fly. Fred is very honest, and did not cut any corners. Several times he came back after we thought he was done with an area to do more work that we didn't even notice needed doing. We liked how creative he was with colors. He also painted a super cool super glossy front door that never would have occurred to us to do without his advising. Lastly, Fred is very personable, and soon felt like a family member. read more