We absolutely love our home and the way the exterior was painted by Rayco. From start to finish, Tony Lima and his crew were professional, respectful, and a pleasure to work with. We really appreciated the no-pressure sales approach -- everything felt easy, transparent, and comfortable along with great and fair pricing. The crew took their time, paid attention to every detail, and the results truly show. Our house looks beautiful, and we have already received many compliments from neighbors and friends. In my eyes, they are more than just painters -- they are artists. Their craftsmanship transformed our home, and we could not be happier. We highly recommend Rayco to anyone looking for exceptional quality, honesty, and a team that clearly takes pride in their work. Sandra and Ruben Oakland, CA read more

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Maintaining a home requires a lot of maintenance. In early spring I decided to get my house's exterior dry rot repair and a new coat of paint before the winter. I went to Yelp to review the painting contractors in my area who also did repairs for dry rot and siding. I selected three contractors with a rating of four starts and above and scheduled an appointment with each of them to view the house. Within a week I received all three proposals, and I reviewed and compared them to ensure the contractors were providing the same services. Two of the proposals came in with a higher cost and the third was lower for the same amount of work-- so I selected the latter, which was Rayco. In addition to the great rate, Tony L. arrived early to the appointment for viewing the house and we had a great rapport. After we selected the paint scheme and received approval from our HOA, we scheduled the work to begin the last week of June. Tony L. and his team arrived at 8 am with their equipment and porta potty. He introduced me to the team and said that the first day was to power wash the house. I asked him if he could also power wash our cement, and he said that it can be spotty. I told him that it was okay, and he obliged. Tony L. and his team communicated with me every day to let me know if there were any issues we needed to address and consulted with me about the paint scheme. The team was very professional and hard working: they did a great job painting, repairing the dry rot, and the siding, which was about forty to fifty percent of the work. Each day the team made sure to clean up the area to ensure its safety. It took a week to complete the job, and they even worked on July 4th. During this time my wife needed to paint the interior of her tea business. She had just signed the contract for her space and needed to get her business up and running within a month. Lucky for her I was already working with Tony L. and recommended that she speak with him. She scheduled an appointment with him, and they met at her new space. After they met, he provided her with a quote, and she accepted it because his cost came in much lower than the previous quotes. Tony L. and his team completed the paint job within a week. We have received so many compliments about the paint job and color scheme. In short, I would recommend Rayco because Tony L. and team are great, they have the expertise and knowledge to get the job done on time and on budget. Their work is excellent! read more

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I cannot say enough great things about this painting company that just finished painting my art deco apartment building near Lake Merritt. The finished building is a masterpiece. They added very elegant touches to the front door and the coats of arms on the building-all their ideas. Their attention to every little detail was outstanding, and the quality of their wort was beyond my expectations. When the job was just finished, numerous neighbors and tenants raved about how great the building looked (one neighbor wanted to know if there were any vacancies in the building) and complemented the courteousness of the crew. The price was more than fair, and they started and finished on time. read more

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Rayco did our external house painting for our house, which was in desperate need of painting. They did an excellent job. They gave a fair estimate, and even started earlier because a job got done sooner than expected. They communicated throughout the process. Any time we had questions or needed something they were there. At the end of the project they walked through everything to make sure everything met our expectations. I will definitely use them again. read more

Rayco just finished painting our stucco bungalow, and we are thrilled with the result! The crew did a thorough prep job, masked everything carefully, and left everything clean. They were punctual and considerate. Tony, the owner, was very responsive to our concerns. Highly recommended! read more

We hired rayco to do our house exterior. Prices were reasonable and the project was finished on time with no scheduling hiccups. Communication was excellent. We're so happy with the results! read more

I enthusiastically recommend Rayco Painting! We just had our entire interior and exterior house painted and we could not be more happy. The crew took great care of our possessions, put everything back in the right place, all while moving swiftly yet with great attention to detail. They got us back into our house in no time at all and then continued to work on the exterior with minimal disruption. The communication with the crew was great and Tony was incredibly responsive, transparent, and a joy to work with. We chose Rayco out of 3 bids and found the value to be exceptional, especially in light of some of the add-ons we had. Do not hesitate to get that paint job done with the Rayco team. read more

We hired Rayco Painting to restore our Cape Cod-style home in upper Piedmont. After years of neglect by the previous owners, our property needed significant restoration. Tony and his team of professional carpenters and painters brought the expertise, know-how, and ability to execute the project flawlessly. From the beginning, Tony's consultative approach and extensive knowledge were refreshing. He clearly understood the requirements and work involved, which translated into an accurate proposal. The team worked tirelessly, sanding, patching, and replacing countless rotted support beams, pieces of siding, and trim. They restored our vintage doors and installed new ones. Tony's team even cleaned our windows, leaving them looking new again. Communication was excellent. Tony also completed multiple small out-of-scope jobs to ensure the restoration was perfect. Overall, our experience with Tony and Rayco was white-glove, and we happily recommend them to anyone looking for an excellent team to paint or restore their home. Thanks, Tony, NH & SB read more

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We selected Rayco from five other exterior painting companies. They are painting 35 condominium buildings. The quality of work has been superb and Jose and Ricardo have been exceptional to work with. Their crew's attention to detail is outstanding. I highly recommend them if you have an exterior painting project. read more

Rayco Painting provided high quality and professional painting for our office buildings in West Berkeley. The scope wasn't so straight forward and was also performed during the rainy season. However, Rayco was very organized and was able to perform the work when there were breaks in the rain, including over weekends and holidays. Besides painting, Rayco also performed stucco repair, wood carpentry on rotted eave rafters and window sills. We also needed our wood bris-soleil sunshades to be beautified and refinished. Rayco power washed the wood with a brightener, sanded and re-stained the wood. It looks fantastic! Tony was a pleasure to work with - he's a great communicator and was very responsive during construction when I had questions or concerns. He created his own punch list without me asking. There was a little scope creep because I didn't plan out all the details, but Tony was happy to do it all my extra asks, and add an insanely good price - definitely less than at-cost! We plan to work with Tony and Rayco again when we need painting or other carpentry work! read more

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Tony from Rayco was exceptional during the quoting and evaluation process. He showed up on time (I had double booked with another painter at the same time and he patiently let me finish) before he did his own assessment of our exterior. he pointed out areas where he could replace dry rot, patch up cracks, and took the time to understand our needs. He followed up quickly with a very competitive quote (we got 4 quotes and his was the most affordable while still having many of the aspects of the pricier ones. Throughout the 2 week process of my family deciding on a painter, Tony patiently and politely follow up to answer questions, when we asked about different paint brands he gave his honest opinions and was happy to provide answers to all of my one off questions. I recommend working with Tony! read more

We had a great experience with Rayco painting. We met with several companies to get quotes and they seemed the most professional and knowledgeable and also offered a competitive price. We would 10/10 use them again for future jobs. read more

If you need your house painted, quit searching and just call Tony at Rayco right now. His paint crew--Manolo, Jorge, and another fellow--did an impeccable paint job that was precise, fast, beautiful. And I really appreciate that unlike a lot of other contractors, Tony is SO wonderful to work with! He's professional, friendly, responsive, honest, and fair. Call them for your paint job, you won't regret it! read more

Tony is very professional and did an excellent job providing our commercial building a compressive estimate for the job.

Honest, Professional, & on time: This company didn't accept my paint job just to make a buck which would have been a lot. I respect Tony for giving me his truthful Professional opinion which I knew to be a matter of fact. I will definitely call them again for a different job because I trust them. Thanks Tony, Piccola Homeowner read more

We recently had our home painted by Rayco for the second time. They painted the entire exterior and did a number of interior rooms, with repairs. Rayco has been consistently excellent and extremely professional both times we worked together. Tony, Manolo, Jorge and Louis worked so professionally and took such good care of the details, that I had complete peace of mind through the process, which could not have been easier. They provided excellent value and quality. Our home looks good as new and Rayco went above and beyond. I would absolutely call them again. read more

Tony had exemplified his area of expertise by providing his opinion and recommendations, which was above and beyond what I expected. For example, he recommended roof gutter and window replacement prior to painting. When I was screening other contractors, they caught one issue but not both issues during the estimates. I appreciated Tony's customer service skills. His team were hard workers and they met my timeline too. Really, they were a dream team and I am so thankful to met a good contractor that communicates very well, even outside of their work hours! I would recommend him to friends and family. read more

Rayco Painting has done 3 jobs for us. Tony and his crew are professional, reliable, organized, careful, honest, skilled and very pleasant. I would not trust anyone else with our painting projects. Also, I appreciated that the crew works very hard and diligently. They show up early, ready to work. I did not see the guys on cell phones ever. I can not believe the transformation on my house - felt like a new house. Tony noticed dry rot and fixed it. They expertly repaired cracks and water damage on some inside walls. I really appreciate how responsive Tony and his crew are - they get back to you immediately. read more

I wish I could give these guys 10 stars. You don't come across people with this kind of integrity and work ethic that much any more. Here's what they did: 1. They did what they said they were going to do 100% of the time 2. They did it when they said they would do it 100% of the time 3. The quality of the paint job they did on my house is so excellent, that neighbors have commented on what a good job they did 4. The communication was effortless 5. If they found a problem, they fixed it such as adding flashing around our windows when they discovered there was none there (No leaky windows in the rain for the first time in a long time!) We were so impressed with every aspect of this experience, that my husband hired them to paint his parent's house without even taking a single other bid. Tony and his crew are excellent in every way. read more

Tony and his team did an awesome job painting our home. They were professional, prompt, and had great attention to detail. Tony was consultative in scoping the project to get us the look we wanted and involved us in the process as his team worked to ensure we were happy with the outcome. We cleaned up/patched stucco, whitewashed brick, and painted window trim to match a new addition. Our house looks great, thanks Rayco! read more

Rayco Painting did an excellent job painting the exterior of my house. It was on time and on budget. Tony, the owner, is professional, friendly and a great communicator. The team was efficient, hard working and respectful. Scaffolding was seamlessly put up and taken down, bushes and windows protected, paint chips cleaned up and cracks repaired. I couldn't be more pleased! All the neighbors have complemented the new exterior paint job and praised the company. read more

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Tony and team did a superior job painting the interior of my 3600 sq foot home. Not only did he do the job record time (8days), he also did a few "extras" that weren't part of the original scope. He was responsive and a pure pleasure to work with all along the way. I was already out of the area in my new location, so he paid extra attention to keeping me up to date and sending pictures throughout the project. He's a consummate professional and will Be honest and fair. The end result was stunning. I highly recommend Rayco! read more

We used Rayco Painting to paint the exterior of our 96-year-old house in the Oakmore area. They did a terrific job of prep, and painted the whole house - including the three-story / downhill back part, and multipaned windows, plus quite a few "extras" - fencing etc. They even restored a portion of our garage door, and "caulked" some raised foundation cement that was begnning to crack. It took a while, but it was totally worth it. Thanks Tony, and team! read more

Top quality service and very efficient. High quality finish to the work and I appreciated the attention to detail and recommendations from Tony for the paint finish. read more

We just completed having the entire exterior of our Berkeley triplex stained and painted by Rayco. This was a fantastic experience, and the results were way better than I expected. Tony was easy to work with, responsive, and a great communicator. The bid was detailed, professional, and within the range of other estimates we got. The crew were professional, clean, and respectful of the tenants space (we had to access all windows and doors for the final stage). I completely recommend Rayco. They made a job that I had been putting off for years seem smooth and painless. Our home looks like a completely different place, which is what we were after. read more

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Can't say enough good things about Tony and his crew. They gave me a timely and reasonable estimate. Then they showed up as scheduled and finished on time. Even painted a few extra walls for free! Really impressed with the work and amount of detail. Cleaned up the work space when they left. Top notch! We will use them again when it's time to paint the exterior - that says it all. read more

We were very impressed and pleased with Tony and his entire crew. They provided a detailed estimate that thoughtfully addressed the challenges with our project. The team worked efficiently to complete the project on schedule, which included asking permission to work on the weekend after a rainstorm prevented them from working during the week. The project was completed to a high standard, with Tony personally doing quality control to ensure everything looked great! We will certainly work with Tony and his crew in the future and recommend them to others. read more

Tony was recommended to me by another company that felt like Rayco might be a better fit for my needs. When I got on the phone with Tony, I explained what I needed, and he provided me really great advice, even though he felt like it wouldn't be the right fit for my situation because of pricing (I'm a tenant looking to get interior paint job done, with the owner's approval). He explained what the ball park range can be and what's fair, and explained that the pricing he could offer me given the size of his company and overhead etc would be a lot higher than what would make sense for me. He even recommended for me to look into smaller companies that could help me keep my costs low. The amount of care and advice he gave even knowing he couldn't actually help was really appreciated, and if I do have this need in the future that would be the right fit, I'd definitely go to Tony first! read more

Rayco just did a great job on 2 projects for us: 1. exterior painting of our 109-year-old colonial house and 2. wall repair/rebuild and drainage for our back studio. Would we use Rayco again? Absolutely, for many reasons. First off, Tony Lima is an incredibly friendly, reliable, and detail-oriented project manager. When you set up an appointment for an estimate, he will arrive on time and deliver his estimate promptly, as promised. If you have any questions about process, he is happy to answer. He also serves as another set of eyes on the job to ensure that all the finer details are taken care of. He will see you through the job, from start to finish. Notice something you'd like done? No problem. Anything you need, any questions you have, Tony deals with promptly. Second, Rayco's painters are all friendly, communicative, and incredibly hard-working. Ruben's crew did the bulk of the job, and when additional manpower was needed to get the job done before the rains started, Al's crew joined to help finish. Todd (the owner), Tony, and the (up to 7) painters really pulled the stops and finished, just in time. We really felt taken care of. Ruben had great ideas on how to solve tricky problems, and his dad Marcello even restored one of the curlicues on a column very nicely. Not once was a request of mine met with anything but friendliness and willingness. Painting is a tough job, and I don't know how these guys stay so upbeat and friendly. Thank you!!! Third, our vintage house posed some real challenges, such as bubbling paint (which Tony had anticipated from day one), and when these occurred, they got dealt with. Ruben prepped, and reprepped. There was caulking galore of the siding, and we never had to point out bubbles: Rayco saw them, didn't like them, and fixed them, even going so far as to completely strip a couple of areas and start again from scratch. We also had a rotting basement door that Rayco replaced, rotting trim on the dormers that made the roof leak, everything got taken care of. Finally, the price was incredibly fair, for both projects, and not once was anything added to the quotes, even though more was done than initially expected. The only financial surprises we had were good ones. How often do you get to say that about a major project? We came away feeling like Rayco is a straight-forward, honest, and generous company. The studio repair and drainage were spontaneous add-on projects, and it's so great that Rayco was able to whip in and pretty much rebuild the back of our studio, which was rotting away and would not survive the winter, in just a few days. How convenient is that to have a painting company that can also deal with dry-rot repair and drainage? Gerardo, the carpenter, was efficient, skilled, and friendly (like everyone else). He suggested a simple, but effective drainage system that we had him do and are very satisfied with. We are happy campers and very pleased with the beautiful paint job and repairs completed on our home and studio. Like I said, we wouldn't hesitate to hire Rayco again. They are great to work with and the end result is excellent, for a very reasonable price. read more

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Tony and the team did excellent work. They painted 4 rooms in my house, skim coating two of them and painting two room ceilings that had popcorn ceiling removed. The transformation is staggering, it looks like a new house. They also patched up many holes my electrician left, and threw in a bunch of minor add-ons that weren't part of the original quote but were much appreciated (e.g. fixing my bad DIY spackle jobs around outlet holes cut too large by the electrician, painting some closets that weren't in the initial estimate, etc.). Highly recommended, definitely going with Rayco in the future. Thank you! read more

Tony and the workers did a great job on a tricky situation that included replacing some bad siding as well as painting my cottage. He was clear, easy to work with, flexible and professional. The new siding and paint look great, and I would recommend the company for any painting and siding work! read more

All the stars for Tony, Robert, and the whole team at Rayco Painting! Upon recommendation from an acquaintance we hired them for interior work three years ago. They were the best, so we asked them to do a large three unit exterior paint job this summer. Their work is thorough and beautiful, and more than that they are great to work with--Tony and team go above and beyond to do an excellent job! read more

Rayco Painting was one of the best contractor experiences that we have ever had. I contacted them via Yelp! and they were quick to respond, came out in our timeline, and had one of the best estimates I have ever seen. I was impressed by how thorough and clear the named items in the estimate were, along with the clarity of expectations, items used, prep detail and the warranty. Very transparent and easy to deal with. From the day they started to the last day on site, the crew was one of the best I have had at my home. Over the last six years, we have completely redone the interior and exterior, so we have had quite a few companies onsite. The crew was prompt, communicative, clean, had no issues dealing with our dogs, considerate, and kind of artistic. There were some things about the painting that had to be adjusted and the painter was great about getting us and providing alternatives if something did not look quite as we thought. He was spot on with solutions every time. The management showed up every day to provide guidance. There were no issues I had to manage - first time in six years - and everything was flawless. EVERYTHING WAS FLAWLESS. I can not repeat that enough. Please call them for an estimate. You will not regret it. They are just a lovely company to work with and I can not reccommend them highly enough. read more

We used RAYCO Painting for two projects in the last two years. Our exterior paint project (wood trim, shingles, exterior doors and front porch) in Berkeley was on time and on budget. Tony also made recommendations while his crew was onsite. Restoration and repairs were done, as needed, before painting. This year, we had RAYCO paint an empty apartment, building's interiors and common areas plus each unit's door (there were 15) plus common area's doors and light boxes. They didn't finish before shelter-in-place and there remains about 15% to be done. I have no doubt this will be done in a timely fashion. Worked with many tradespersons and vendors. 10 STARS for Rayco Painting and Tony L. - communications a HUGE plus! read more

I have a 100+ year old house in the Rockridge area and trusted Rayco Painting to take great care of it with a new coat of paint (whole house + fence + deck). And, I'm very happy that we picked Tony and team and happy to recommend them to you. Here is a rundown of why: 1) It feels great to support a small, local business. It feels even better when they do a great job. 2) The amount of prep was impressive. They spent 4-5 days just sanding, patching and doing prep, necessary for the paint job to last and to look right. They didn't cut corners here. Tony's description of the prep upfront is part of why I picked them... 3) Felt good about their advice when picking paint quality. We didn't go with the most expensive paint and I felt like Tony gave me advice as though it was his own house... 4) Rico & Jose. Rico was the primary on-site manager and he was great. A super friendly guy. A good communicator. Checked in with me when he wasn't sure... Low drama when I asked for touch-ups here and there. 5) At the end of the day, most importantly, the house looks great... Feel like the job will be long-lasting. read more

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We hired Rayco to paint the exterior walls of our San Francisco condo complex (5 units). As Board President and homeowner, I've dealt with many contractors, Tony and his crew tower about the rest of them. Despite a constant barrage of curveballs, Tony never lost his cool, and managed to finish the project against improbable odds. He is patient, kind, professional... Here are some samples of the stuff he had to deal with: - We danced with him for three years, until I was able to convince the Board to fund the project. At some point I was too embarrassed to go back to Tony again and ask for yet another update of the quote. He never flinched. He also single-handedly won over the other Board members. - One side of our building runs along a City-owned parking lot. Ivy grew from the City's lot onto our wall. One of our members had tried to arrange with the City to get this removed at their expense and to grant us access. The City accepted liability. Yet City bureaucracy wasn't on our side, and they put up one hurdle after another, one delay chasing the next. First they were going to pay us for the ivy removal ourselves, then they realized they can't do this from their funds. Then they offered to have a City-approved contractor do it. But they couldn't get a lift for the workers to use. Tony/Rayco offered their lift. Then the City-approved contractor did the sloppiest possible job that left the wall unfit for painting and required extensive re-work. At every glitch there was a 1-2 day delay, the City attorney's office had to approve, etc, etc, etc. Tony never lost his cool. - A rainstorm was forecast that would have fouled up the completion of the project, so they were trying to rush, yet hamstrung by the City's bureaucracy. It was a nail-biter. His crew volunteered to work through Thanksgiving, and they got it done. It was like magic. Don't look anywhere else. Hire Rayco. Ask for Tony. read more

Can't say enough good things about Rayco. Tony gave us a fair estimate based on our needs. Since I don't have alot of experience with painting I asked for his suggestions and recommendations. He was very open and accepting of my final decisions. His crew, headed by Robert, was very respectful of our home and also very considerate of these "senior citizens". The final job is wonderful. We have gotten many positive comments from our neighbors. When we a ready for interior paint I will definitely be calling Tony again. read more

Tony and his crew did an amazing job painting the interior of a small house in Berkeley. The painting needed to be done quickly in order for the owners to be able to move in. Tony not only got the job done on time, but faster than he had anticipated. He bid the job fairly and exceeded our expectations! His team is professional and wonderful to work with. Tony answered the most mundane questions I had with professionalism and reassurance and has been extremely helpful. He returns calls quickly. He is incredible! I can not speak highly enough of this company. I will definitely hire them again if I have further painting needs. read more

We contracted with Rayco to paint our office building several years ago. As other reviews have mentioned he does an excellent job and is great to work with. Recently we had to have an exterior wall section repaired by a contractor and I contacted Tony because the wall, after the repair, needed to be painted and I had not kept the color codes of the paint. Not only did he respond right away with the colors (two tones) but he then dropped off a gallon of each color to our building for the contractors and didn't charge us for the paint!! Where are you going to find another paint contractor who would go to that length? read more

This company and their people are incredibly conscientious and honest. They have done a phenomenal job on our 120 year old house. They have repaired, replaced , and painted the house so that she shines and has a new life. She went from an old gal to a sassy gal! Yippee! Our compliments to Tony as the lead and the entire crew. They were wonderful....Just a suggestion...They're great people and they would really appreciate fresh hot coffee in the morning and maybe some cookies in the afternoon read more