I've worked with Matt Licata for years. He and his team are professional, honest, detailed and fair. He painted the exterior of our home and many people complimented their work, and he painted the inside of our house patching holes and blending with other walls carefully. All in all Matt and his team are solid! Great value! read more

I've used Matthew Licata Painting two times now, and each time, Matt did an amazing job repairing the drywall and then painting it afterwards with matching paint such that I can't tell that there used to be a hole there. I was first recommended to Matt's company by Morrison Electric, who had to cut a large piece of drywall out to install an updated electrical panel in my condo. I hired Matt to: 1) repair/paint the drywall around the electric panel, and 2) repair/paint drywall in the shower area that had visibly suffered water damage over the years. At short notice, Matt was able to fit me in on a Saturday to repair both areas at a flat rate, and I was completely satisfied with the results. The second time I used Matt's services was after upgrading my shower. The plumber had to cut a hole in the wall of the guest room behind the shower to get to the shower pipes, and this left a large 13" x 18" hole in the wall. With guests coming the next week, I needed to get the hole patched and painted. With my busy work schedule, I left Matt the keys to my place so that he could let himself him and do the work. By the time I got home, the hole was patched and painted, and the area was clean. I couldn't have been more pleased with the results! The great quality of Matt's work is why I will keep coming back to him for any drywall repair and painting services! read more

Matthew Licata Painting - Thanks to Matt for patching this hole! The paint looks like a different shade due to lighting. So pleased with the results! - Painters Near Me - Descanso, California

I hired Matt and his crew to paint the interior of a new listing I had coming up. He was able to juggle his schedule as he had currently been working on an exterior job but the forecast was for rain the next 3 days. He gave a fair quote, they showed up when he said they would, did a great job of removing items on the walls that needed removing, patched and painted. It looks fabulous. They also did a great job of cleaning up after themselves. I pretty much left them alone with no oversight. Exactly what I needed. Matt and his crew did a great job, highly recommend them. read more

Matt has performed multiple paint jobs at my condo. I know, from previous experiences with Matt, that he is precise, dependable, and a pleasure to work with on my projects. As a designer, I have referred him to my clients, and they, too, were very approving of his workmanship and timeliness. The next time I need a room updated, Matt will be the first person I call. read more

Matt and his team did an excellent job. My wife and I are very particular and after reading his reviews on Angie's List, one thing stood out and that was the use of the word "perfectionist". We received multiple bids from other highly rated painters and Matt stood out from the crowd from day one. In our initial meeting, Matt took his time walking the house, pointed out certain things that we never noticed before and most importantly, was able to provide a bid on the spot (whereas other painters would take 24-48 hours to turn around). Matt and his crew were always on time, were very professional and just a pleasure to deal with. They were extremely careful moving furniture and were very considerate of our space. The actual paint job was a work of art. We have many bull nose (rounded) corners in our home so making sure the line was perfectly straight was a big concern of ours. Matt and his crew greatly impressed us with their execution and we still can't find a bad line or bleed anywhere throughout the job. By the third day of the five day job, I was already asking Matt to estimate the remaining rooms in our house as we will definitely use Matt again. read more

Matt Licata is an old friend of mine and while we inhabit different coasts and don't work together I can say that Matt has always been a person who gives great attention to detail and is highly skilled. Being a residential builder for the past 15 years I can say hands down that painting is an art that requires a natural ability which Matt possesses. read more

I recommend Matt to all of my electrical customers to have there holes patched. He is like me in that perfection is preferred. I am the owner, operator of Moriset Construction and Electrical and I was given Matt's info from a very satisfied Matt customer when I was inquiring about a good wall repair and painting person that anyone knew that was a good fit to recommend to my customers for wall repair. To this day many years later I can not complain in the slightest. Wall repair and painting is an art and one of the hallmarks of a great artist is the inability for those to notice the work done. The best wall repair and paint job is when you have no idea at all there was any repair done. That is the unseen art! Keep it up Matt and I will always recommend my customers use your artistry. Cheers! read more

Matt and his co worker could not have been better to work with. He came out to do the estimate the day after I called and gave us a fair quote. They did a beautiful job repairing the water damage to our lathe and plaster wall and repainting. It looks better than it did before the damage. They were on time every morning and left my house spotless when they finished the job. We are already thinking up jobs to have them take on in the future. read more

I'm pretty compulsive about things, so I had six people come out to my residence for estimates on painting the exterior. Some had fancy handouts. Some measured the house. Some did not. Some gave me boilerplate answers on how they would paint the house. Others just kept asking me what I wanted instead of giving me a professional opinion. They all felt more like salespeople than painters. Matt was the first person to show up to my house dressed like a painter. He also spent close to an hour walking around the house pointing out things to consider. He had good suggestions on ways to clean up the window trim and other areas I hadn't considered to make sure everything looked clean when I was done--pointing out anything not detailed would look crappy after a new paint job. He also had smart ideas nobody else did like painting the wood siding eggshell instead of flat both for aesthetics and to protect from grubby children's hands. His estimate was not the cheapest but not the most expensive either. He promised me he provided a level of prep work and detail other painters do not. After hiring him and his crew for the job, I am definitely inclined to agree. Matt and his team showed up early and waited on the sidewalk to ring the bell at exactly 8AM. Two, three, or four people worked long days for five days to complete the job--as promised--by the end of the day Friday. While other painters were going to provide two people for three or four days, Matt provided far more man hours for the money--and it shows in the results. The level of prep they did to the house makes the final product really sparkle. Our door is now painted a bright yellow, and I can assure you the door was sanded and smoothed over for hours before getting its paint. The entire wood siding of our house was sanded, caulked, and smoothed before being painted. And, then Matt gave his team more notes, and they went back and caulked and sanded again. They also made some cool adjustments as they went. We were going to paint the flashing (the border between the roof and the trim) the same color as the trim, but when they started, they thought making it black to blend in the roof was better. It was a fantastic idea, and it really looks great. It's also worth notice Matt and his entire crew are friendly, personable, and clean up after themselves nicely at the end of each day. They were super nice to my barky dog, and they let my six year old shoot the wall with the spray gun. My wife and I were home most of the time they were working, and they were all great guys. They even helped us move all the junk away from the house that we were supposed to before they got there without complaining. And even helped move it back at the end. After all was said and done, we noticed a couple small oversprayed areas and asked Matt to come back and fix them. I came home to Matt painting and touching up the entire front of my house. And, he then repainted all of the flashing on the back of the house so the touched up area wouldn't be at all noticeable. That's the level of detail he put into our entire project. As he left, he offered to come back anytime if we noticed any other issues down the road or as the siding expands/contracts and affects the paint. The experience left me with no regrets at all about hiring Matt to paint our house. I would hire him again and definitely recommend him to my friends. read more

I have used Matt Licata several times and every experience has been excellent both workmanship wise and personal interaction wise. He is very good at his craft, very professional and always wants the job to be done to the customer's satisfaction. We have a large house and he did the entire outside, and multiple rooms inside the house. His prices are very fair and when he and his crew are done, you can't even tell they were there because they clean up so beautifully. read more

Matthew was very responsive when I called for an estimate. He showed up on time to give an estimate. Appointment was booked. He was able to completely paint the whole 2-bedroom 2-bathroom condo in 2 days, including laundry closet doors, 4 interior doors, the back of front door, stair risers, and the stair handrail! I choose white flat for the entire place and white semi-gloss for kitchens/bathrooms. The crew showed up on time, and was super professional. They cogged all the baseboards for me, and left the place clean as they found it after the job is done. Matthew even pained the stair railing free of charge because its chipped state just doesn't look good with the rest of the house! I highly recommend him for your painting job! read more

Matthew Licata painted the exterior of our townhouse in the Trilogy I community, Carmel Valley area, San Diego. I am thoroughly pleased with the quality paint job performed by him and his crew. He paid attention to detail from start to finish. Starting, the painters did a thorough job prepping which included pressure washing, caulking, stucco repairs and meticulously covering the surrounding areas to contain spills and overspray. The paint was not only sprayed, but back-rolled, resulting in an even and thorough application. Areas with accent colors were brushed on with clean, straight lines. The end result was a professional, great looking job. I am a property manager, and this is one of the best paint jobs that I have seen. It is apparent that he is very proud of his quality workmanship. He communicated with me often throughout the process, and is a pleasure to work with! read more

I hired Matt to paint my house in preparation to sell the property in a few months. I tend to be high maintenance with contractors that I have not worked with before. When Matt initially came to the house to give me a quote, he spent a lot of time with me answering my questions about process, scope, etc. He took a genuine interest in the project, answered all my questions and made great recommendations. His price was lower than 2 other contractors I received bids from, one of which who gave me a quote based on aerial photos. Crazy. The project is now complete and my house and deck look brand new. Matt was onsite every day working with his crew that he's been working with for years. They are very professional, tidy, and just fun people to talk to. Thanks again Matt for a great job. I will hire you again when I buy my next house in OB. read more

Matthew showed up right on time....was very detail oriented and did an outstanding painting job on my master bathroom. I highly recommend him. read more

I hired Matt and his team to paint the interior of my home. Both the service and the quality of his and his team are excellent; I don't say this lightly, as my husband is an architect and developer with a very picky eye! Even he was pleased with this company's work. Call them for your painting needs! read more

Matt and his crew did an excellent job repainting our kitchen cabinets, bathroom cabinets, and fireplace. At the initial inspection and estimate, Matt asked a lot of questions about what we would want done and how he would do it, which I liked. There were no surprises at the end, everything was done exactly how we requested. He also gave some great advice about how things could be done to get the best result. The cabinets that were painted were old (~30 years), and the interiors looked pretty bad. Matt and his crew were able to make everything look new. Amazing what some paint and bondo can do, when applied by skilled professionals. We were moving in to a new place and wanted to get the painting done before our move. Matt was able to work with our schedule and get everything done in time. He also stuck to his initial estimate despite some extra items popping up along the way (like painting a couple of walls in the kitchen), and Matt made sure to run everything by me when those things did come up. Again, no surpsries at the end. Overall, my wife and I are very satisfied with Matt and his crew, and the work they did. All three of them were always very courteous and professional. The end result looks great, and they did a good job covering everything up, and cleaning up at the end. I would highly recommend Matt for any painting job. read more

We've used this company twice now and have had great results each time. They do an excellent job at protecting you stuff... covering it or even removing it from the room. They also move it all back when done. There is also a great attention to detail and consideration for the customer. For example, before painting, they asked which nails holes we wanted to keep (for hanging things back on the wall after painting). But most importantly they do a great job and Matt cares about his craftsmanship. He was not happy with the single coat and the coverage so he stayed past the agreed upon time period and gave it a second coat. Very impressive. Also noteworthy is their "cutting" skills (where colors meet/stop at wall corners, trim, etc.). Matt is definitely our go-to guy for our painting needs. read more

I used Matt Licata to paint once before, when he did a few walls of my old place that I wanted to spruce up before listing it for sale. This time I hired him to paint almost my entire new place, which needed a lot more work, some of it complicated. It included painting 9 doors and door frames, which was difficult because they were painted a darker color and I wanted semi-gloss ultra white. Matt and his crew were great - they painted about 1,000 square feet of space, including ceilings, in just two days, and did multiple coats as needed to make sure the end result looked great. Well, they didn't disappoint as the open plan living/dining room ended up looking like an art gallery. The result was great, the work was neat, they cleaned up after themselves, and the quote included the cost of the paint and all materials, including expensive high ultra-high quality semi-gloss paint used on the doors and trim. Give Matt a try - you won't be disappointed in his work, and he's a super nice guy to boot. read more

Just had Matt and his team out to paint the interior (walls, trim & ceilings) of our small 30's bungalow. I had a bunch of people out to bid the project as I am very particular and wanted someone who would pay careful attention to the details in my house (i.e. flush moldings, woodwork, trim, etc.). Matt's bid was competitive, in the middle range of bids I collected, but what made me select him was I could tell by the way he inspected the project that he was a true professional, knew what he was talking about and wasn't wasting my time. Its been a week or so since they wrapped up and I have to admit I couldn't be happier with the work. The lines and finishes are outstanding. If you're looking for quality and a team who are punctual, courteous and professional, look no further. read more

Matt did a fantastic job repainting my place. His crew was very professional and their work was suburb! They really took the time and care to do the job right. They payed attention to every detail and kept in communication every step of the way. Great work! read more

Mathew and his employees are exceptional! Meticulous, professional, honest, fair . . . Can't say enough positive things about my experience with Mathew Licata Painting. I would not hesitate to refer others and will definitely continue to use their services! read more

I have hired Matt Licata twice this year because the quality of his work is so good. I have a 1920s wood house which I'm restoring room-by-room. Matt's team has now finished upgrading 2 bedrooms and a bathroom. Flaking ceilings were scraped, peeling wood moldings and window frames were sanded, and borders between wallpaper and moldings were caulked. Matt used oil-based paint on all wood trim because it has a rich effect and lasts for years. His team is polite, efficient, skilled, and thorough. My rooms look lovely. I highly recommend Matt Licata Painting. read more

Excellent customer service (and paint) job from beginning to end. Price was reasonable too. Definitely recommend!!!

I've gone through several painters on a house remodel in Kearny Mesa. I will admit I expect perfection. I wanted someone who pays attention to detailed. I've been told I need a custom finisher for the quality I expect, (which is hard to find and would cost a lot of money). Well let me tell you Matthew is all that and is reasonably price. I was very pleased with his work and would hire him again in a heartbeat. Great job Matthew (and Eric too-he works with Matthew and is a GREAT painter as well). You will be as happy as I....Marguerite M read more

Matt and his crew recently completed the exterior of my house for a repaint. They always showed up on time, the work is beautiful, trustworthy, the price was fair. Highly recommend them for work. read more

Had Matt's crew paint some interior, real nice guy and great crew. Fair price, came when he said he would, quality professionals, very clean and neat, they also cleaned up properly. Will use him again and recommend him. read more

Matt and his crew did an outstanding job painting our entire downstairs, including baseboard & casing. They were friendly, meticulous and speedy. They are not cheap but Matt definitely cares about his workmanship, resulting in quality work. Thank you Matt and crew!! read more

Matt and his team just painted and repaired my craftsman bungalow house and they did a fabulous job! They were on time, polite, and best of all, there were no hidden fees. I paid a flat rate which he honored even when he found added repair work behind the wallpaper. I would definitely use Matthew Licata Painting again. read more

**No professional service was performed. Review based only on customer relations. I called Matt 15 minutes after he was supposed to show up at my house to provide an estimate. He had totally spaced on the appointment... He did offer to come right away but would have taken another 30 minutes and I was on my lunch break. He then went on to ask me if I were getting multiple bids (yes I was) and that he would likely come in much higher because of his superior quality of workmanship. He said he usually does high end projects, pays his workers $25/hr, blah blah blah. Mind you, he knew nothing of my situation, my home, the size of the job, etc. I actually felt insulted by the manner in which he seemed to presume I was looking to go with a sub-par contractor -- whoever gave me the lowest bid. I ended the call by letting him know we would not be a good match and that I would expect such a high-end contractor to meet (or at least call to re-schedule) their appointments. This guy was full of excuses and very unprofessional. Update: Matt has followed up and did do everything he could to try and remedy the situation. Perhaps my experience was a unique one, and others will have an entirely different (and positive) working relationship with this company. read more

Matt Licata and his team just finished a (nearly) full interior paint job on my newly purchased home. This was the second job I hired them for, and I couldn't be happier. They do outstanding work and are professional, friendly, and easy to work with on top of that. They're good at both big picture and little details, and I will call them again for my next painting job in a heartbeat. They care about the quality of their paint jobs and do all the necessary (and tedious) prep work to make it beautiful. Look no further for a great painter! read more

I've just used Matt and his team for the second time for a much larger job than the first time I used him, and they did an outstanding job. It's great to work with a team that pays attention to every detail, things I wouldn't even think of myself. I had an entire home painted inside and out, ceiling, cabinets, closets, everything. The quality of their work is impeccable. They arrived early every day and worked diligently to complete everything perfectly. I highly recommend Matt Licata Painting and will use them again and again with the assurance that they will do a quality job. Thanks Matt and team! Very much appreciated. read more

I would highly recommend Matthew Licata Painting to anyone who wants a professional team that does exceptional work. We bought a home in Solana Beach and needed the whole inside of the house painted but had a very short window of time because we had to get out of our rental within 2 weeks. Matt met with us and got his team on it immediately. They worked evenings and weekends just to accommodate us. The also ended up having to do drywall work after my electrician cut through walls and they had no problem doing that for us. Matt and his brother Chris has exceptional attention to detail and tremendous pride in their work. It was an incredible experience and we couldn't be more pleased. read more

Matt Licata just finished staining our aging 2-storey, cedar-sided home and I couldn't be happier. I had thought our dried out, unevenly colored wood might be beyond help. Matt took great time and care in selecting just the right product after testing different ones in a small sample area of our house to make sure I approved. He brought a couple of product specialists out to color match the trim color to our existing bronze metal-framed window color. I knew I would be hard to please but Matt went beyond what I expected. I will only be calling Matt for any future painting work I need. read more

Matt and his crew just completed painting the entire interior of my new house. Wow! what a fantastic job! The skill and workmanship was amazing. In fact other contractors have been coming to the house to complete work and to man all have passed along compliments to Matt. Of particular note, and the item that really gets all the attention, is the job he did on the spiral staircase. The meticulous, time consuming effort to properly paint all the spindles was outstanding. He also saved us a bunch of time and money when we selected a wrong color. He began painting the color but immediately stopped and called me to "suggest" we may have made an error. Of course he was right. A new color was selected and the job continued smoothly. I pat myself on the back for selecting Matt for my job. He was great! I strongly suggest you contact Matt for your painting job. Mention my post and ask Matt for my phone number; I would be very happy to give him a great reference. read more

Matt and his team did an incredible job repairing cracks and painting the interior of our recently purchased 1930's home. Our arched living room ceiling had cracks that had developed over time, and the floor had recently been leveled, which caused cracks to form on several interior walls. Matt and his team did an incredible job. We couldn't believe how well they repaired the lathe & plaster walls. The electrical company we were working with on a full electrical upgrade did their own plaster work to cover the old outlets and viewing their plaster work alongside Matt's made it clear how excellent Matt's quality and attention to detail is. If I had known I would have had Matt do all the plaster work. He was easy to communicate with, worked quickly, accommodated our ever-changing construction schedule, and was respectful of our home. Thanks! read more

Matthew Licata Painting recently completed painting the exterior of our older home in Point Loma, San Diego, accomplishing excellent results. What a great team! They are professional and a pleasure to work with. Their work is meticulous, from high power washing. preparing the wood and surrounding areas and painting with excellent results. The price, as always, was reasonable. Our house is located on a hillside, three levels with balconies, adding to the challenges of a marine environment. They renewed the mahogany door thresholds by hand sanding and varnishing, and they look like new. Their work is flawless, the very best interior and exterior painting we have seen. We have invited Matthew to continue painting the interior of our home, including wood cabinets. Matthew Licata Painting is the only painting contractor we now use. read more

I am a repeat customer of Matt. I have had Matt and his crew come out on several occasions now whenever we have a painting job. We had an old wall heater removed (by someone else ) and it left a large hole in the inside and outside of the house . So I needed the drywall and the outside stucco repaired and painted . I didn't hesitate, I called Matt. We set up a time in a couple of weeks, but told me that if he had some time, he would send out someone sooner. He he did, he sent someone out the following week. Matt sent out Eric, and I tell you, Eric did a FANTASTIC job in patching and painting the holes in the drywall and the stucco. You cannot tell where the holes were. AWESOME job !!! I would highly recommend Matt Licata Painting!! Vey hardworking group of guys. Very high quality of work at reasonable prices. I will definitely use Matt again for any painting, drywall or stucco repairs we may have. read more

I could not have asked for a better painting experience. From the beginning Matt was extremely responsive and professional. We were able to set-up a time the same week for him to come give us a bid and while he wasn't the least expensive out of the three that we recieved I could tell that the quality of his team's work would be worth the extra money. Their work is flawless and Matt hires some of the nicest people you will ever meet. I immediately felt comfortable with them in our home and knew I was dealing with professionals when they showed up right on time. Matt was very understanding when we decided to switch up the colors in the bedroom when we realized that the lighting made it look purple. There was an extra charge, but it was extremely fair considering that they had already completed 3/4 of the room. The workers even put an extra coat of paint in the hallway because they weren't quite satisfied with how it turned out (it looked perfect to me). This company goes above and beyond with their attention to detail and I would recommend them to anyone. I know who I'll be calling the next time we need a fresh coat of paint! read more

Matt Licata, Eric, Nick and Abel are an excellent team! They are friendly, on time, and total perfectionists. We had our kitchen cabinets repainted, refinished, and the walls painted. They were flexible in the product they used, which I appreciated, as I wanted an eco friendly product. They were diligent on masking the floors, and appliances, and would remove the masking nightly so I could use my stove, refrigerator and pantry. They were total perfectionists in making sure every last detail was just right. THey asked us to take a look so we could give them feedback and improve any piece of the project. I was anxious to get this job completed before Christmas so Matt split up his crew to help me out so I would be able to get back in my kitchen asap. His price was super competitive, he matched and beat the competitors bid. The whole team is motivated and professional. Do not hesitate to choose Matthew Licata Painting. He is my painter from here on out! read more