We hired Platypus for several projects, indoor and outdoor, over the past year. We're grateful to have found them as the whole team has been a pleasure to work with. The planning was excellent, the communication clear and prompt, and most importantly, the work was top-notch. We'll enthusiastically work with them in the future! read more

Platypus did a great job painting our house and doing other related work, including some repair and cleaning of shingles, and repair to failing window sills. They communicated clearly and regularly, completed all of their work commitments, and did so to our satisfaction, and importantly, got the work done ahead of the main rainy season. I highly recommend Platypus Painting. read more

Great company and great service/reliability. Juan was fantastic. Platypus is a painting/wall repair company that anyone interested in quality should consider. read more

They came to give me an estimate. I had to follow up a couple of times for it, and when I finally got it, it was actually 3x the other three estimates I received. The upside was that the estimator gave me some good advice on other exterior issues I needed to address. That helped me get the place ready for Next Level Painting to do the job. read more

Our experience with Platypus painting our home's exterior was excellent throughout. They carefully evaluated and repaired areas of moisture-damaged wood and then painted smoothly with accurate color matching. Communication was very good, and any delays were due to a couple episodes of rain. read more

Platypus did an incredible job repairing damage to our french doors and trim. Their ability to match the existing stain color was sheer perfection. We highly recommend them for their workmanship and communication! read more

Platypus was recommended by another well regarded painter who had retired. From start to finish, they were responsive, accommodating and professional in painting the trim of my 1931 house. Their workmanship was noticeably better than the last paint company I used. They had great attention to detail, with excellent prep work on trim, windows and wrought iron railings. Tall scaffolding was required which they managed in tight spaces. The foreman was amazing, always listening to my requests and solving problems along the way. All of the crew were pleasant, hard working and skilled, some with special expertise. I also made use of a free one hour color consultation from a designer they recommended (several to choose from) to select a color for exterior doors. The cost was reasonable for the quality. Overall a positive experience, and I would definitely use them again. read more

Great job. Neat and clean, careful with our landscaping. Very thorough with prep work and a fair price. House looks great.

I've had Platypus paint the complete interior during a full remodel, as well as the exterior doors and window, and also do a follow-up stain treatment on cedar shingles. In all cases, the work has been exceptional; the on-site team thoughtful and courteous and helpful; the work speedy, tidy and reasonably-priced, in my judgment. I've hired other painters in the area on 3-4 other occaisons, and I'd recommend Platypus above all of them. They worked quickly to meet a tight timeline on the exterior stain work recently. They were available on a reasonable schedule. They started a couple days later than expected due to some extra scaffold that was required, but they finished on-time and I was happy that they did the job safely and with quality, instead of cutting a corner and trying to do the high parts on ladder. read more

This is my first negative review on yelp. I thought I might be in trouble after the "foreman" left a 16" x 16" transmission fluid stain on the driveway the first day. Well, that was just the beginning. These guys tried cutting all the corners they could, said they painted two coats when it was one (that's why we could see primer), did a terrible job taping off the new tile floor, their first attempt at sand and prep was a joke, and they didn't even finish painting all the cabinet edges or toe kicks. They were the highest bid and I have seen them around Piedmont etc., but I had to micromanage the hell of them just to get a basic paint job. The cabinet doors came out pretty good (which were done off site), but everything else was a complete battle and I was still left with unpainted surfaces and touch up work after there weeks for three tiny rooms. They made some attempts to fix things, but really I'm not sure where the disconnect is with this company. I'll post some photos, they should speak for themselves. If you're looking for a high end paint job, I highly suggest you look elsewhere. read more

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Painting The estimator hung around after the estimate and wouldn't leave. Had to order him to leave. Wrote a complaint to the owner who wrote me a very thankful apologetic letter back. Did not use their services. read more

Hi even though I haven't had the work done yet , the estimator, Tom Serrano, gets a 5 stars from me . He was on time. Pleasant, connected, tolerated my barking pups then fell in love with them as did they and just a kind hearted soul. Didnt feel like a salesman and that I appreciate as I am a landscape designer and estimator so I know the tactics well . Thanks Tom for taking the time. The bid was in my hands early the next afternoon. read more

We were very pleased with the work Platypus did in our home 3 yrs ago, so we asked them to take on a couple of new problems that had cropped up and were making us concerned about the soundness of our home--cracks in the exterior stucco and dryrot in the interior sill of our the large picture window. I told Paul we had tried to buy a replacement sill from the window manufacturer but found they are no longer making this detailed trim piece for this old window line. No problem was Paul's response, we'll kill the dryrot and repair the one you have. Then he set about to find the hidden source of the moisture that had caused the problem in the first place. And, the stucco cracks? Well, after Platypus's repair I couldn't even find a trace. Peace of mind provided by calm professionals at a reasonable price. That's what my wife and I are seeking and Platypus provided it. read more

I called them for an estimate to paint the exterior of my house. They gave me first available estimate appointment for 12 days later (today) at a specific time. Great...then they don't show up! No text, no call, no email, nothing, just a no-show. Would you trust these people to paint your house? read more

A five star review is well deserved. Colin is a stellar professional, who is very knowledgeable, straightforward, friendly and honest. His team of painters were equally professional, with attention to detail, thorough and tidy. I worked with Platypus twice. The first time was seven years ago and the work they did on the interior walls was stellar. Recently, they completed a tricky job, prepping and painting old cabinet built-ins, beat-up door frames and molding. The woodwork looks very refreshed and gleaming. A stellar company to work with wonderful results! , read more

This company's estimate for house paint for two times more than any other company - don't waste your time.

Absolute pros! The team did a great job stripping and staining our deck. In addition, they repaired a railing that had come loose. The deck is older and had a few layers of paint and stain. It was stripped down to the wood and looks brand new. From the bid to completion everything was great. The price was very reasonable compared to others. The team was on-time or early every day and communicated well. They take a lot of pride in their and it shows. Thanks for a great job. read more

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From beginning to end Platypus painting was great. Paul, the estimator was incredibly knowledgeable and easy to work with. He listened to what we were trying to accomplish and suggested fixes at multiple price points. Humberto, the foreman, made sure we were aware of work that was being done and any changes. The crew cleaned up so well each day my wife didn't even know that the painters had been there earlier. Highly recommend. Also, Platypus is great because they can do carpentry along with painting. read more

I cannot say enough good things about my experience with Platypus Painting out of Oakland. They did a fantastic job on the exterior of my Victorian house; I was impressed by their thoroughness, and the amount of care and attention to detail was well beyond what I expected. Their crew was friendly and professional, and the job foreman was excellent, making simple but important improvements, like adding slopes to a few windowsills to prevent water pooling, and he was very patient and accommodating as I tested various color combinations. He also left the work area clean (no soda cans or water bottles left lying around!) and tools were stored neatly after every shift, which for me speaks volumes about their care and professionalism. read more

Platypus was very accommodating, rescheduling our work 3 times due to family emergencies. They did a fantastic job on our living room, dining room and hall, including drywall repairs. The team was punctual, polite and met the dealine. I recommend them to anyone seeking a high-quality painting company. read more

We needed our kitchen and hallway painted and after checking Next Door and Yelp I came across Platypus Painting that had garnered very favorable reviews. They came over to talk about what we wanted and came back with an estimate in a week's time. They were very punctual, efficient and cleaned up each night after their day was done. The work they did was outstanding and if there was ever a question they would address and take care of it. They were also very pleasant to work with. We will definitely use them again in the future! read more

The crew from Platypus was really good to work with. Foreman Cesar was great at explaining things, warning me when I could or could not open doors, and what to expect. They were polite, and on time, and always willing to address my questions. They were also willing to ask for my input when they weren't quite sure how to proceed. Even our neighbors were pleased; they found the painters to be courteous and respectful about moving vehicles or answering concerns. Our house was challenging to work on, as we have giant boulders on one side that other painters said would require us to rent scaffolding. Platypus was creative about using sandbags to steady their ladders. This saved us thousands on scaffolding rent. One of the best aspects of working with Platypus was the fact that they have carpenters on staff. It's virtually unheard of for houses in California not to require repairs for dry rot or other problems prior to painting. With most companies, we would have had to wait for the repairs to be done before painting began. Platypus's carpenters made the whole experience seamless. Early on in the job, the Platypus crew discovered that an entire floor-to-ceiling bank of windows at our house was only being held in by insulation foam and flimsy trim. The carpenters did an amazing job of constructing a scaffolding for the job over the huge boulders that are on one side of our house, pulling out the window panels, replacing the entire stretch properly and solidly, then repainting inside as well as rehanging our blinds. Foreman Cesar even repainted our front door a second time when the weather stripping pulled the paint off. He really goes out of his way to make customers happy. Overall, we love the new paint job and the knowledge that our house is more watertight and secure than ever before. read more

Hiring Platypus Painting is a no brainer. We were in desperate need of not only an exterior paint job on our home, but had a plethora of other problems on our exterior - we needed some major exterior stucco work, had a few rotted window frames, broken cement stairs, and in desperate need of adding flashing in areas to prevent further water damage. In addition, our interior living room also needed major plaster work and a paint job. Our 92 year old home needed lots of TLC and Platypus Painting brought it! We met up with Colin who explained what Platypus Painting could do for us and was patient with all of my questions. It was clear they had handled homes like ours before. My anxiety was high with the amount of work to be done and all the moving bodies - but we didn't have to worry about a thing. The ENTIRE crew were professional, kind, and responsive - all led by one contact for us (Fidel is the man) who coordinated everything, communicated and keep us up to date, - he even made extra trips to get multiple paint samples because I couldn't make up my mind on the trim. So patient, kind and professional. They were respectful to my home and to my neighbors and did the most EXCELLENT job on our home. Platypus gave us the white glove treatment and we couldn't be more pleased - hire them because you won't be disappointed. read more

Oh, we had our windows and doors painted from the outside by Platypus. We were truly satisfied with them from alpha to omega. The initial estimate and planning by Colin was done radiating competence. The team that came out was very well mannered. They always smiled. They were cordial moving around the house. I watched them at work: painting requires substantial attention to detail. The workers really cared about catching and fixing every last crack and decay. We together went crack hunting towards the completion and caught every last visible problem. The end product had uniformly high quality. We were strongly impressed with Platypus and they have my strongest recommendation. read more

I did, I did, I hired them to do the exterior of the house in 2022. And like the interior rendition, their exterior job was equally superior. The management, the bid and proposal, and the choreographed painters were still there as before for the interior. We had additional cast members for the dance: the scaffolding team. The backside of my house is a good three stories tall and on a steep slope. It was amazing that anything could be placed along the back walls without sliding down the slippery slope. It all went according to plan, except they actually finished a few days earlier than planned. And the paint job makes the 27 yo house look like new. They are truly five star...they are that good. Highly recommended. read more

I selected Platypus Painting to paint the interior of my house in June 2023. Colin was friendly and professional, and he provided a good overview of the job and how the company may differ from other companies in regard to the preparation, staff assignment, and paint quality. Their estimate was slightly higher than my middle estimate but these areas mentioned earlier helped me in my decision. Plus Colin provided me with an estimate in a timely manner whereas several other companies either never provided their estimate or it came much later than discussed. I enjoyed working with the team. JoAnn, Tammy, and the great painters (special thanks to Gonzdo, Luiz, and Moyse), who made this project move forward smoothly. I highly recommend Platypus Painting for the painters want you to be happy with the final work and will keep working to address any concerns. read more

Platypus Painting recently painted the trim of our 1930's home, doing exceptional work. The wood work and windows needed extensive restoration and repair. The work was careful, thorough and professional. All staff were courteous , enjoyable and considerate. The outcome is beautiful and will preserve this older home for many years. Highly recommended! read more

We hired Platypus to paint the exterior of our 3-story Victorian that was badly in need of help. This was a major expense I'd been planning for for some time and I am extremely happy with our choice to go with Platypus. From the bidding process to office communications to the painting crew, everyone on their staff was easy to work with and professional. They showed up right on time every day, left the area clean each night and their work was impeccable, detailed and left our home looking like the gem it I knew it was. The crew was always courteous, even when my complaining neighbor approached them (she's notorious for causing trouble for her own entertainment). We would be more than happy to recommend Platypus to our neighbors. read more

Platypus Painting Inc - ...after some Platypus magic - Painters Near Me - Oakland, California

Found Platypus on the web and described the job which was staining and sealing my large decks that included stairs both at the front and back of the house. My home is located in the Oakland Hills. I was initially concerned that painters would be reluctant to do outdoor staining and sealing jobs. Covid had made these jobs all the more cumbersome. Anyway Joanne responded promptly and scheduled the initial review in three weeks time. Paul came out and could not have been more professional and knowledgeable. He suggested different stains for the balusters, railings and the more trafficked areas as well as the different colors for the front entrance balusters. It was clear that Paul was very knowldgeable and made excellent suggestions. The hardest part was waiting for an opening in their busy schedule. Several weeks later the date was set. I was told the sealing would take seven to eight days. The workers were superb. They were punctual, courteous and extremely neat. At the end of the day, all the tools were properly stored and the workplace was impeccable. I apologize since I only recall the name of one of the two workers, Dave. Both were outstanding. All this great work and at a very reasonable cost. Now with the heavy rains, I am thankful for the job done by Platypus protecting my decks. Jacques H..... read more

Platypus Painting Inc - love how the redwood comes alive!! - Painters Near Me - Oakland, California

Totally impressed with the professionalism, honesty, respect and timeliness of the whole team. Over the past three years my wife and I have grown wary and exasperated with building trade crews. Every experience with Platypus from the first assessment, bid, scheduling, full house painting and surprise problem solving was delivered as promised and to a standard that earns them 5 stars from dozens of customers on Yelp. The painting crew in particular demonstrated care and respect while on the property. They covered all that needed covering. They ensured the site was safe for residents. When some retouching needed attention, a crew returned two days later to handle all. Absolutely happy to recommend this company. Platypus bids higher than competitors because they invest the time and attention that delivers customer recommendations from clients. read more

Couldn't be happier with the team at Platypus Painting: Colin, Humberto, Roger, and the crew couldn't be more professional. They know what they're doing and they're a pleasure to work with. My house had not been painted in awhile and also needed some wood repaired. They did an amazing job and the result is a dramatic improvement. I can recommend them without hesitation. read more

When we first moved into our fixer-upper in Oakland, we had dreams about being those people who did home improvement jobs ourselves. And, of the many things we had to do, interior painting seemed so easy! One weekend, we tackled our small guest bathroom with high hopes, only to emerge 8 hours later with the walls looking terrible and the trim largely unfinished - and we were no longer on speaking terms. We accepted the painful truth(s) that 1) we are not good at this; and 2) our relationship might depend on hiring professionals. So, with the assistance of Yelp, we tracked down Platypus. We have hired them for two jobs - one larger/multi-room job that included painting several windows, and (yes) the other job of fixing that dreadful bathroom. Each time, Colin and his team were great to deal with: reliable, professional, neat, non-disruptive, clear communicators, etc. They are very detail-oriented and thoughtful, and will stop what they're doing if they uncover something unexpected or need your input on something. His bids have been reasonable and accurate and, in the case of the bathroom, his team took less time than they originally anticipated, and he reduced the price accordingly. Other reviewers have noted that they are not always the cheapest. That is true and, in fact, as our renovation costs skyrocketed (surprise!), we did hire other painters to save some money. However, we learned that while the price differential wasn't huge, the quality/service differential was. We had other painters make important decisions without consulting us, leave a huge pile of cigarette butts in the driveway, show up late and work until 9 PM, and do work that is only marginally better than what we could do ourselves. You avoid all of that with Platypus, and it's well worth it. Highly recommended! read more

I called Colin and his team over to do an all around makeover to my entryway. Patching, caulking, mudding, smoothing, and painting everything from walls to stairs. Not only was Colin extremely patient with my scheduling issues, he was also willing to work around some of the other contracted jobs I had going on. The job was done on time and to perfection, I can't even recognize my new entryway! From now on I will be sure to contact Platypus Painting for all of my painting needs and I would highly recommend them to anyone looking for professional service as well as beautiful work. read more

After bouncing around between a variety of different painters, I settled on Colin's Platypus Painting for several reasons: 1. The scope of the project changed and the others who I had initially contacted lost interest once the scale of work to be done declined, forcing me to find new prospects. 2. Out of the three new prospects I talked to, one bowed out because there wasn't enough work to be done, the second had no interest to actually come out to see what had to be done (instead wanted to rely on me taking photos and him making the call based on that). 3. And then there was Colin. A breath of fresh air! We talked on the phone, making sure we were both on the same page. Then he came over and took a look himself at what had to be done, estimating what had to be done & how much time it would take to get the job done as a whole. A day's work for 1 person. We scheduled him to drop in and have the work done less than a week later and everything was finally moving ahead on our painting project. I highly suggest you take a look at their website. I agree that they stand by their philosophy and pledge listed there. To reiterate some of these key points based on my individual experience: 1. Colin was running late due to an emergency and couldn't be in for 0800 - only 1030. He let me know a day or two ahead of time. I think it was a big deal for him as they pride themselves on being consistently on time and standing by their commitments. It didn't bother me though as the job likely would have run over 2 days regardless and the key thing was getting the painting project finished on the whole, not worrying so much about when it would be done. 2. Colin went above and beyond and didn't just stand around waiting for the paint to dry. He either found something to do like a whole pile of additional touch-up painting that we didn't ask him to tackle OR he went to another job site where he could provide added value, follow-up with other customers etc.. 3. Excellent follow-up after the job was completed. Unfortunately, no, you didn't miss anything and no, I don't wish to change anything - it's perfect as is. I'm positive that you will have a similar experience if you select Platypus Painting for your next project. read more

We totally agree with Chris R's review: Platypus is a wonderful company that offers the "combination of great customer service and top notch painting and attention to detail." Paul Evans, estimator, was very helpful in explaining the painting process and working out our estimate. We set up an ideal time for our schedule which was months down the line - and this start date was adhered to. Everyone on the painting crew were very professional, efficient, considerate and polite. We very much appreciated the suggestions from Paul and from Luis, the lead painter, in terms of details that we had not considered (such as the color of the gutter and painting rings of colors on the porch pillars. We are very happy customers and we highly recommend this company! read more

I found Platypus through Yelp as I searched for a vendor to paint my garage and epoxy the floor. It was a bumpy start since I didn't hear back from Colin immediately. However, once I did, he was easy to communicate with (primarily email). He suggested that I make sure my floors didn't have moisture coming up before I epoxy it, which I appreciated. The other vendors I spoke to didn't ask about that. It passed the "moisture test" so Colin came out to give me a bid. I didn't really shop around too much, but the quote was around what I expected to pay. I went with Colin because he made me feel comfortable and he had a very friendly disposition (not sleazy, salesman like). Also, the positive Yelp reviews helped! His crew came out right on time and finished within 3 days. Everything looked great and done as requested. I did want some small holes patched, which the crew didn't do. Colin offered to send them back, but I said it wasn't necessary. Overall, I would recommend Platypus Painting, but I would say they're not the cheapest out there. However, you do have to pay a little more for good work and peace of mind! read more

We are very pleased with all the work and how everything turned out. Their workers showed up on time everyday and were meticulous. The prep was thorough and they took care to make sure everything was tidy at the end of the day. All of their equipment was tucked away neatly and carefully covered up when they were done. My one complaint is that now I want to have everything else painted too to match their work! read more

Platypus was great from start to finish. We used them to paint our interior and plan to use them again to paint our exterior. They were responsible, reliable and courteous. We especially appreciated that Paul, the estimator, was the only person (of a few contractors) to correctly diagnose the "etch-a-sketch" cracks in our kitchen ceiling (turns out we had tiles that had been painted over and were falling), and the crew took out all the tiles and re-constructed our entire ceiling. The crew were also extra safe during COVID -- they both wore masks and sealed off the area they were working in. Highly recommend. read more

Colin and his team are top notch in customer service and their work is exquisite. It is very easy for me to recommend him highly to my decorating customers and they are always thrilled! I am planning on doing an update to my own kitchen and of course, I will be hiring Colin and his team. No matter how simple or complicated the project, hire Platypus painting for excellent results! read more

THE BEST!!! Platypus had our place looking brand new in no time. They finished ahead of schedule and went above and beyond. This guy certainly knows his stuff. Nothing was overlooked and I'm as picky as they come. A pleasure to do business with! read more