I cannot recommend Nielsen Painting highly enough. I hired them after experiencing what can only be described as a nightmare with a previous handyman who claimed he could paint my condo. He kept promising deadlines and pushing them back. When he finally said the job was "finished," I was horrified. There were visible streaks on the walls, paint splatters everywhere ( including on my late mother's small carpet, which they could have easily moved...and they stored random screws in her china cups.) Entire sections of walls were missed, and the wrong paint was used in several areas. I genuinely felt traumatized by that experience. A trusted real estate broker told me Nielsen Painting was the most reliable and professional painting company in San Diego. She was absolutely right. From the moment they took over, I felt like I could finally breathe again. Their professionalism was unmatched. They provided a detailed estimate the very next day, showed up exactly when they said they would, and communicated clearly about timelines. If something was going to take longer, I knew before it happened. I always knew what was being done and what it would cost. No surprises, no excuses. They also treated my condo complex with respect and were incredibly considerate of my neighbors. But what truly sets Nielsen Painting apart is that they stand by their work, even when complications arise through no fault of their own. One example: My kitchen cabinets had been stained a cherry red by the builder using a product that appears to be from another country and may no longer even be legal in the U.S. due to extremely high VOC levels. When Nielsen painted them white, the stain bled through, turning the cabinets pink. The company painted them twice when they were first there. Months later, when the color seeped through again, the company didn't disappear or make excuses. They immediately responded, brought in a paint manufacturer's representative, identified a specialized product that could solve the problem, and repainted my cabinets again at no charge to me. I am not a wealthy person. Their willingness to honor their work and protect my investment without hesitation and without additional cost meant more to me than I can express. In this modern world where companies and people often take shortcuts or duck out of responsibility, Nielsen Painting showed integrity, craftsmanship, and true customer care. I will never use another painting company. Nielsen Painting didn't just fix the disaster I was left with, they restored my home and my peace of mind. If you want the job done correctly, professionally, and with pride, this is the company to call. read more

I really appreciate family owned and operated businesses and the crew worked very well together and were extremely efficient and clean. I far the best paint job I have ever received very trustworthy. read more

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They just finished painting the exterior of my house. They also painted my trim. Ryan is a wonderful guy to work with. Considerate and a great communicator. The job was done to perfection and the price was excellent. I would recommend him to everyone that needs their house painted! My house looks Amazing now! Thank you Ryan! Sue A. read more

What a fabulous company ... 3 generations! Ryan is the grandson of the original owner and was very efficient and quick in scheduling our house painting. One of his A-Team Crew has been with the company for more than 30 years and that, for me, says a lot about the company. The Crew arrived every day at 7 a.m. and worked Tues-Friday to complete the wonderful job they did on our house ... all with a great deal of laughter and joy! I can't recommend this company more strongly. Our house is once again ... beautiful. Thank you Nielsen! :-) read more

Just got my house recently painted by this company. They not only did they go above and beyond with the job but were so helpful and friendly! I was hesitant to find a company to paint my house, but with their amazing customer service, they helped me figure everything out the way I wanted it!! Big shoutout to Anh for being a great worker and helping me with painting my dream home. read more

Ryan was referred to me through my realtor. He called me back promptly and we set a date. He brought Duane over to do the paint job. Duane did an excellent job, and I am very finicky about painting. I did feel the rate was a bit on the high side for 2 hours' worth of work. Honest, responsible, and reliable. I would have Duane back to do future paint jobs for sure. read more

Very impressed!!!!!! We hired Nielsen painting to do the exterior of our house. Before starting we were uncertain about good color combinations and were provided excellent guidance based on the style of house and neighborhood. The team was very professional, courteous and timely. The end product exceeded all our expectations. I wasn't surprised to learn most of Nielson's team has been with him for over a decade. Well worth the value!!! Thank you Ryan, Natalie, Deanna & team read more

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I recently purchased a home that required a immediate paint job both outside and inside. With only 5 weeks left in my pregnancy the paint contractor Ryan helped me pick out the perfect colors for my entire home while also being considerate of my pregnancy. He picked products that were most friendly to me and baby! He even picked out the nursery color that coincidentally was named womb!! I highly recommend this company. Very professional and considerate!! read more

We can't say enough kind things about Nielsen Painting! This is the third time we have use them for projects and each time they seem to get better. We recently remodeled our master bath and needed some cabinets stained and the walls painted. On "paper" this should be a straight forward job. Unfortunately, we initially used a painter that the contractor suggested. While the contractor was terrific, the painter was not... I should have gone with my instinct and used Ryan and his team in the first place. Not only did they fix the disaster the other guy left behind, they way exceeded our expectations. They are not the least expensive option out there, but you get what you pay for! The crew that worked in our home have been with Nielsen for many years. This alone should tell you how great of a company they are! read more

We recently moved into a new house, and our HOA hit us with a mandatory paint job after a few months. We called up Nielsen (and a few other painting companies) to get quotes. I was a little skeptical if he could accommodate our budget, but he said with certainty that I would be happy with the quote. Not only did he give me an exceptionally fair quote (compared to the other companies quotes), but he was punctual, very friendly, honest, and patiently answered all of my questions. It is obvious that he takes his business and clients very seriously, and I appreciate a business owner that gives a personal touch and reassurance to their clients. Also, coincidentally, turns out he had also done one of our neighbors houses exterior and it came out great. I would certainly recommend Nielsen Painting! read more

I would not recommended this company. I made an appointment to receive a bid and the associate met with me and never responded.

I can't say enough good things about this company. I hired a painter that the realtor recommended. He came into my house and left it a total mess! Walls with light and dark spots and different types of paint on the same wall. Nielsen Painting showed up to paint my neighbors house. I asked if I could see their work and knew immediately that I wanted them to paint my house. That weekend my wife got to see the neighbors house and agreed that we needed this company to fix our terrible paint job. In just two days with eight painters, I became a very satisfied customer. read more