I recently had the exterior of our home in Aptos painted by Mora Painting Inc., and I have nothing but praise for the fantastic job that Rene′ Mora & his team did on our home. Rene′ has outstanding knowledge of what needs to be done, how to do it, (a lot of attention to prep work and details), the best paints and sheens to use, crack & blemish treatments, etc. Our 52-year-old house looks brand new! The particular attention to detail comes from Rene′s stated goal to "Always paint your home as if it were his own". You can trust that he will diligently do his best to satisfy you. All work was performed timely and the price quoted was competitive. But not only that, the work he did went beyond what other contractors were willing to do for similar to higher prices. I highly recommend Mora Painting, Inc. You will be happy with the results and won't regret your decision to hire Rene′ Mora for your next painting job. read more

Rene was impressive from the quote to the finished job. He met all his time, quality, and $$ commitments; something that I never take for granted. He and his team went above and beyond by calling out problems with our siding and trim, things that I missed. They spent several hours just caulking all around. And they replaced some rotten siding and trim. Additionally, we got some great advice on paint color selection. So not only did we wind up with a freshly-painted house, but a house that'll resist drafts better, resist water better, and will actually be more structurally sound. Highly recommended. read more

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Rene Mora and his team at Mora Painting were outstanding from start to finish. They were always punctual, professional, and kept the work area exceptionally clean throughout the project. Rene and his team has an extremely high attention to detail, especially during the preparation process. They took the time to meticulously prep every surface, ensuring the finished paint job would be of the highest quality. Rene and his team were a pleasure to work with. They clearly take great pride in their craftsmanship and maintain the highest quality standards in every aspect of their work - the finished job looks fantastic. I highly recommend Mora Painting to anyone looking for a reliable, skilled, and detail-oriented painting contractor. Thank you, Rene and team, for a job exceptionally well done. read more

Rene Mora and his team are an excellent group of professional painters. They focus on taking care of every detail - from preparation to priming to applying the paint to the exterior of my home in Santa Cruz. I really appreciated that Rene provided three pages of detals in the contract I signed, which outlined the specific work he would do. He is a strong communicator and this was an advantage for both of us that led to a very successful outcome. The team worked effectively, efficiently, and quietly to achieve their objectives. Mora Painting provided excellent value based on the price and quality product they delivered. Rene even helped me with color selection. Another bonus is that he referred me to a contractor who repaired dry rot from the house so the project could move forward. This was very important to the overall process. He paints interiors too and I would definitely use his services again. read more

How can I give Rene and his teams 6 stars? Rene and his team are the definition of professional. We found Rene after three previous attempts to get house painted. Rene's team is clean, careful, expert, great communication, and the highest quality of work and attention to detail. This is by far the best experience I have ever had with a contractor. This is your guy! read more

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We are happy with Mora Painting. Very grateful for Renee's quality work and attention to detail. He takes a lot of pride in his work and is open to making changes, wanting his clients to be happy with the outcome. read more

Rene and Raul did an exceptional job painting my old blue room into a gorgeous white guest room! Their careful preparation and eye for detail was so appreciated and they even vacuumed after! They were so kind and a pleasure to work with! I look forward to having them paint the exterior of our home! They are best! read more

Great work by Rene Mora and Raul. The quote was competitive and m detailed on what to expect. The team is small and they pay attention to detail when they work. The job took around 5 days from power washing to final touch ups . They came in a timely manner and were professional throughout the job being done. When they found the walls were chalky, they put a sealer on there to make it so the paint would adhere better. When one of my front columns showed termite damage, I cleaned that rot out and they put bondo there to make the column look like new. That was great. Would recommend them to others looking to get their home painted. read more

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Mora Painting should be the only call you make when choosing a painter in Santa Cruz. I called several companies and each of them came when they said they would, provided estimates, and were generally nice folks. Rene Mora came over and gave me an incredibly detailed estimate and priced it so competitively the choice was obvious. I added some extra stuff to do and he just took care of everything with a smile and a "Sure, I'll take care of that for you.". The added cost was minimal compared to the work he did and I was super grateful. Let me tell you, I used to be a painter. This is an incredibly detailed job when done right. Prep is SOOOOOOO important. Choosing the correct products for the surfaces and multiple coats to get good coverage. This guy is a pro and it shows. I am genuinely impressed!!! There was SOOOOO much to do in this house. Look at all the trim, crown molding, baseboard, built-in, etc... He even removed carpet I forgot to remove before he came and didn't even mention it. Rene will be my first call every time!!! read more

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I used Mora Painting for two large jobs -- painting my kitchen and bathroom cabinets; and refinishing the extensive built-in woodwork (bookshelves, bar, columns) throughout the house. During the entire process, Rene Mora was a great communicator and he and his crew did great work -- from providing a very competitive bid, and talking through the various options with me, to starting and finishing the job on the planned dates, to respecting my privacy as much as possible, to cleaning up very well when they were done. And he showed great attention to detail and commitment to quality by re-doing (at no extra cost) a couple areas where the stain didn't take as expected. I'm very happy with the result and would definitely use Mora Painting again, no question. read more

I needed to have my large, two-story, 1929 Mission-style home painted this year since it had been 20+ years since it was last painted. I'm fairly knowledgeable about painting and also very particular about the products and process used as well as the overall quality of the job. I chose five painting companies to submit bids based upon the quantity and rating of their on-line reviews and Mora Painting was one of those bidders. In order to be able to directly compare the bids, I had put together a detailed spec/statement of work defining what paints (brands, product level, sheen ) I wanted, as well as the individual prep, priming and painting steps I expected. Before submitting their bids, each company did a walk-through of the job site with me, and had a chance to ask questions and describe their plans, products, process and estimated timeline. At the end of each walk-through, I gave each company a copy of my spec/SOW and reviewed it with them. Based on those walk-throughs alone, and before receiving any bids, I already was leaning toward Mora Painting to do the job and hoped for a competitive bid. At the walk-through, Mario's description of their proposed painting products and process nearly exactly matched my spec/SOW even before he had seen it. That told me a lot about Mora Painting's business philosophy. When I received the five bids back in a few days, I can't say that Mora Painting was the lowest bidder, but their bid was clearly the most responsive to what I had specified, and their knowledge, experience and professionalism came across clearly in my discussions with Rene (owner) and Mario (his brother). The total job took about five weeks (including two weeks of very detail prep) with one to three painters working at any given time, and the final result is amazing. Many of the neighbors have commented on how great the house looks with its new, traditional color scheme, and I agree, but I mostly appreciate that the job was done right, by painters who really care about the quality of their work. If you want the best price, there are plenty of painters who will bid low with inferior products and quicker processes, but if you want the best, high quality paint job at a reasonable price, just call Mora Painting. read more

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I've been watching a lot of Youtube and the secret to a great job is the prep before the painting days. This is where Rene from Mora Painting really shines. We did do our research and got bids from 3 other companies. However, Rene was the only contractor that I trusted to spend a lot of attention to the details. The house was in bad shape before and needed a lot of weather sealing and prep-work. Rene assured me that he would seal and prime all the trouble areas and he spent a lot of time prepping the house so that the painting would be smooth and look great. He was able to fade the stucco cracks so that you can't even see them with fresh paint. Further, Rene is old school and does a proper two coats of paint. The outside was looking great so we expanded our contract and had him take care of a lot of issues inside the house. The doors and the touch-ups made the home feel like new. I think the best part of Rene is his communication with clients and his crews were always on time. If we need anything else done, we will for sure use Rene again. read more

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Choosing Rene from a variety of options was a no-brainer as soon as Rene stopped by to give an estimate. He was by far the most professional and knowledgable person to take a look. Before starting work, he made it clear via a detailed written estimate, all of the work that he'd be doing. Not only did the finished job look amazing, Rene went above and beyond to fix a few other things along the way -holes in walls, un-caulked baseboards, structural repair, etc. I will definitely be reaching back out to Mora Painting (Rene) for additional walls. read more

Rene was extremely responsive, professional and kind from start to finish. I had a room that needed repainting. He did a very thorough job and helped me to select the best paint color and finish for our home. I would highly recommend Rene for a perfect paint experience. Thank you Rene for your help and a job well done!! read more

Very happy with the work of Rene and his team, Raul and Marcos. Great guys and very patient with their work and it's worth it! They gave us suggestions for color schemes and we are very happy with it! read more

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Rene and team is great to work with. He actually treated my house as his and recommended the right materials and I love the results. What I liked the most is they were ok to stretch but made sure they did a good job. Overall I highly recommend these guys for any kind of interior exterior paint jobs. I could not take a lot of pics.. but I am super happy for my space looking super new after the job read more

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Mora Painting really came through for our HOA complex when it came time to repaint. For a 7 unit complex with balconies and lots of trim work he was amazingly affordable. He promised an attention to detail and really delivered. He did not just slap new paint on the old but spent a lot of time sanding and resurfacing all areas of the buildings. The result is a clean look that makes our early 80s buildings look almost new. I can't recommend him enough! read more

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Just wow. Our house, which has not been painted for who knows how long before we purchased it in 2007, looks brand new after Rene and his team worked their magic. Rene was exceptional with his knowledge in advising us about colors and concerns about the different textures on our house (we have siding, stucco, and stone), the pros and cons of dark vs light colors, and pointing out any additional issues that he saw with the project. The attention to detail on the prep work (which is foundational to the overall quality of the outcome) was absolutely astonishing. Additionally, his bid was competitive and I am so grateful I reached out to my neighbor about who painted his house, because he was completely correct when he said I couldn't find a better painter than Rene ad his team. I cannot recommend Mora Painting more highly. read more

We had a great experience with Rene & his team of professional painters. Rene went the extra mile to give our 1960s built home a lot of love. He helped with paint selection, including main color & trim color. He was unafraid to give recommendations for colors, sheen, etc. When he and his team ran into issues (such as dry rot) he proposed and implemented repairs quickly and professionally. Not only would I recommend Rene and team but I already have recommended them even before they completed their work on my home. Mora Painting is one of the best companies I've ever been lucky enough to work with. I will happily hire them in future. read more

After looking at bids to paint my home I decided to go with Mora Painting Inc. Rene and his crew did a great job and I very happy with the results. Rene was easy to ask questions through text and would always respond. Other than the weather they would show up and do a full day's work. I love my newly painted home and would definitely recommend Rene's company and would use them again in the future. Thanks Rene read more

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Rene and his team are incredibly talented! We couldn't be happier with how they transformed our home. From our quoting experience to our final walk through, Rene was thorough, patient and professional. His attention to detail is clear throughout the whole process. I am confident that Rene cared just as much as we did in the final product of his work. I truly can't say enough good things about him and his team! Thank you Rene for turning our old shingled home into a new modern masterpiece! We love it!!! read more

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My "stainable" garage door arrived with 2 very different wood tones. So I needed a painter who would be able to make this door look like one consistent color. Apparently, not a lot of painters have this expertise. Luckily I found Mora's Painting. Rene did absolutely beautiful work! He was reliable and great to work with, too. read more

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I don't usually post reviews, and when I do, they are normally critical of something that disturbs me. But Mora Painting did such an exceptional job painting the outside of our house that I had to share my great experience. Rene and his crew were consummate professionals, starting with our first meeting to talk about getting a bid for the job to the final walk-through and clean-up. Rene's bid was reasonable and was right in the middle of the other bids we got. This was the third time our house was painted, and I have never seen such meticulous prep work, which lasted for several days before the first drop of primer was applied. Rene identified numerous problem areas around the house that needed repair, including loose trim, uncaulked windows, broken siding, and areas of water decay. Rene repaired all of these, and in addition, power washed our deck and exterior furniture for us. He addressed areas of the previous paint job where bubbling had occurred and carefully cleaned and specially primed them. Rene discussed the choice of paints with me and recommended paints that would be best able to survive the harsh afternoon sun. The whole house was primed, and two coats of paint were applied. I was often surprised when Rene found new areas of the house to paint that were missed in previous jobs. I was impressed by how hard working and affable all of Rene's crew were. Rene also used some of the remaining supplies to paint our exterior furniture as well. All in all, our house has never looked better and this is by far the best painting experience we have ever had. Mora Painting should be everyone's first choice when it comes to painting in Santa Cruz County. Steve S. read more

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Rene and his team are awesome. We have two young kids and so our walls took a beating and needed some TLC. Rene came through, I told him, I have a very small window and that I would like the ceilings, walls, and front door worked on. The problem, I did not have the right paint to match my existing paint. Rene, walked me through everything he would do, how long it would take him, and said he would do his best to get the paint matched. Obviously, I scouted other painters, but none of them gave me a timeline they would finish within, the exact work they would do, and gave me assurance the whole way through that they would get the job completed. Mind you, I needed the work to start with literally 2-days notice. Rene came through. He and his team got everything organized & prepared in advance, and over the weekend he took his own personal time to go get the walls to paint matched. He was dedicated, determined, and honestly put my needs in front of everything else. I must also add that my front door was a mess. It faces direct sunlight and I really wanted it to look new. Rene told me exactly how he would prepare it, when to keep my kids away so the smell wouldn't bother them, and went above and beyond to perfect it himself, by working on it for 2 days! The door is now complete and it looks amazing! His work is very professional, he is the real deal. A trustworthy guy, something you need in this business. Thank you Rene and team for everything you did! read more

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2021 review: Rene is simply excellent at his craft. We bought an old house that hasn't been loved and he answered all of our questions - and believe me we had a lot of questions - before and during the process. He prepped everything really well so our house looks SO good now. Rene has incredible attention to detail and cleanliness. He is reliable, communicative, affordable and gives great advice. We couldn't ask for a better craftsman! Thanks Rene! 2022 Review: We hired Rene again to do some interior painting. They were fast and as usual, totally awesome job! We will only call Rene for all our interior and exterior painting needs! read more

Rene and his brother Mario were a pleasure to work with. Rene quoted my job based off of pictures and my description of the work needed. They were the most responsive, the most fairly priced and the most detailed in their quote. Mario showed up to do the job. He was on time, neat and careful. He finished exactly when he said he would. He did everything asked for in my quote down without any further discussion. Great experience overall. read more

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Rene came and helped repaint my front door. Took ~ 3 days but so worth it! He's very detailed, took time to explain the process, cleaned up afterwards, and I am so happy with it!! Highly recommend. read more

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I can't be more happier working on the deck refinish project with Rene. I quoted from several different companies. Rene gave me a very reasonable price and detailed estimation about my decks. He was able to repair and refinish my decks quickly with high quality. What I really appreciate about Rene's job is he painted carefully every inch of my deck and the lattice. When I quoted from another 5-starts yelp company, the guy told me they won't paint the back of the lattice since no one would actually see it. But Rene painted my lattice front/back/side really well, into every corner. I really enjoy my new decks now. Will definitely come back to Rene in the future on any painting project. read more

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Mora Painting painted the exterior of our Santa Cruz property a few years ago, and this year we had Rene and his crew back to do the interior. In both cases Mora Painting did a top quality paint job! They do what is needed to have a result you will be happy with -- whether that is patching a hole in the wall before painting or giving an extra coat of primer to be sure to thoroughly cover what was on the wall before. You can be sure that the paint job will look great! read more

Rene and his team were phenomenal to work with. First of all, their finished work is pristine and the attention to detail along the way is invaluable. We rehabilitated our house over the course of a year, and we truly needed someone we could trust to make it shine after all of our hard work. Rene is communicative, empathetic, and genuinely cares about his work. We felt confident every step of the way. Stop looking and reach out to him now! read more

We had our kitchen cabinets and garage painted by Mora painting. In the garage, they painted walls, high ceilings, floor and garage door. Rene and his team did a great job and we love the final results. He took the time to do a nice and delicate job for the kitchen cabinets which satisfied our needs. He made a visit in the beginning and carefully listened to what we wanted to do. He provided us with a quote with all the details. The price was also very reasonable and competitive with other quotes that we received. He took the time and helped us to choose the right colors for our jobs by providing paint samples and discussing the options. He and his team also accommodated the changes and additional works that we asked them to do. As they were working in our kitchen for more than a week, he made sure to manage the job such that we can have some reasonable access to the kitchen area which was very helpful. It was also easy and straightforward to communicate with him which made the process smooth for us. We love the job he did at our place and we will reach out to him for our future painting jobs as well. read more

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It is more challenging than you would think to find a painter that would also do staining. Came across Rene and his company through Yelp. He was more than willing to accommodate a late meeting the very next day in order to provide a bid and assess the scope of work. The very next day, when I accepted the bid, I was contacted and provided a day the work would be done. Rene kept in contact with me leading up to the day of work, and made another trip back in the interim to collect the deposit and have the contract signed. The crew showed up on the day expected and completed the work within the timeframe specified. It looked fantastic and evenly coated. I can imagine the difficulty in preventing the stain from bleeding into an adjacent piece, and the prep time that went into the site. I was unable to be present for the work, but upon my return home knew that the area was well protected with attention paid to protecting our surfaces and cleaning up the job site after the work was completed. I'm appreciative of the work that was done and the timeliness and accommodation Rene provided us. Based on the professionalism, the work that was done, and overall experience, I would use Rene and more painting in the future. read more

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Renee Mora and his crew did an excellent job painting our fence, porch and front door in Seascape. Their work was meticulous and we highly recommended them. read more

Can't say enough about Rene and his crew.... Professionals, knowledgeable, hard working, attentive to detail and very fairly priced. I wouldn't use anyone else. read more

Mora painting is a very professional business that responds quickly, provides options and does a great job. They are also very affordable. It seems like they can just about anything you need painting-wise. They came to my house and did an excellent exterior paint job, then they had to work around the weather, coming back several times to refinish the redwood decks. Everything looks good. I am going to have them back to the intertiors later. Also, they are really nice folks. I'll add some photos later read more

Renee gave us more than a 5 star job. Always on time and thorough in his prep work. Can't say enough about his excellent work. The house never looked this good. Even our neighbors commented! In addition to the beautiful exterior paint job, Renee also restored our front mahogany door to it's original stately stain. We would definitely hired Mora Painting again! read more

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Rene is very thorough, reliable and professional. His team repaired the many cracks in our stucco and painted our house to perfection. We are so pleased with the work done and have received compliments on our newly painted home. Rene is a true pleasure to work with! read more

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Rene his team really did a great job painting our home. They really took the time to scrape old paint off, repair siding, and caulk holes and seams. It was great to see him and and his team put so much detail preparing the house even before they painted it. Our house needed some carpentry work- Rene organized the carpenters who were professional and reasonably priced. Rene and his team did a very nice job with the finished product and our paint looks great! I'd hire them again for sure! read more

Outstanding! I hired Renee Mora a couple years ago for a small job (re-painted the kids bedrooms and a bannister). He and his crew did such a beautiful job and Renee was so honest and such a pleasure to work with, I hired him to paint the entire inside of the house and to put crown molding in all of the rooms this year. Once again, they did a beautiful job and were a pleasure to work with. They were very careful with detail. They were kind and thoughtful to our family while the project was going on and very reliable. Renee was patient with me when I added requests. They were careful with COVID precautions. A huge shout out to Raul as well. I would 100% hire them again. Bonnie D. read more

I needed a bedroom painted ASAP and requested a quote on a Sunday. The work was done Wednesday and done well. Rene took care to patch what needed patching and even did an extra wall space that I wasn't sure needed it. He was right. It looks much better! He gave me an estimate in writing and texted to let me know what time to expect him. Highly recommended. Agradecida, Rene! read more