My father-in-law hired RG Painting to paint his home. He asked me to write this review on his behalf. I have seen the house myself and spoke to Ray and I can say the house looks great and Ray is incredibly nice. RG Painting took their time (a good thing) to prep the house to be painted and really were meticulous about the prep and painting. My father-in-law is meticulous himself so he appreciated that they didn't rush the process and did everything the right way. My father-in-law only had positive things to say about RG painting and he would highly recommend them to anyone looking to get their home painted. read more

Ray and his team are extremely professional and proficient. They repaired a leaking window by installing a new window frame and repaired the wall under it and also installed an attic ladder. Each one paid attention to the small details and completed each job quickly and with precision. I HIGHLY recommend RG Painting and I would definitely hire them again. read more

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Need phenomenal painters for your house? We just used RG Painting for the 4th time and couldn't be happier. Ray's crew did all of our outside trim and garage and front door. They're meticulous, kind, tidy and extremely talented. They came on time and were very respectful of our property. We highly recommend them. Fully licensed and really nice guys to work with (and we're very particular about who works here!) Reasonably priced too! (805) 452-8406 https://www.rgpaintingandfinishes.com read more

RG painted the exterior of our home, and did all the extensive prep and repair work. Ray is very personable and a good communicator. He came out initially and walked around the house, taking ample time to explain things to me, following up with a detailed written estimate. The worksmanship and attention to detail is phenomenal. The efficiency of the work was excellent. It was a two man crew, Carlos and Jose, both of whom have been with Ray for 7+ years, and they were on our job not quite two weeks (there was a lot a prep work). They were respectful, considerate, and incredibly hard working. Ray's estimate was more than fair for the job. Ray was on site every other day and was in email/ text/ phone contact more than that. Ray is a family man and he made us feel like family. When the job was done, we were given several days to review the job. When I emailed Ray with a few very picky touch ups, he and his two guys were out the very next morning to address it. With home repairs/upgrades, you usually never get quality, good cost, AND efficiency all together. RG is the exception. Needless to say, I highly recommend RG painting and we will use them in the future. read more

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Always a pleasure to work with, professional service and a fabulous finished job. Would recommend and will definitely use again.

Terrific work and even better communication! One of the most reliable painters I have had the opportunity to work with. Our job was complicated due to the start and stop work on the fence they were painting (and we have a lot of fence). Highly recommended. read more

We had a MISC type job at our condo. We previously had a full kitchen remodel with removal of several cabinets leaving huge holes that needed to be patched. And we also had our floors redone including stairs which left holes along the stairwell. And we had a sink taken out of our bedroom which also left a huge hole. Now that we are done renovating most of the condo, we needed to find someone that could repair all of these holes and paint. My boyfriend was having a hard time getting anyone to return phone calls to give an estimate. But I made one call to Ray and he came out and gave me an estimate right away. The work was done quickly. Ray always kept in touch with me about any potential issues or changes. He also is a great resource for any other people in town that can help with other projects we have for the future. His team was always on time and when they job was done, the clean up was immaculate. With all the other projects we have had done, we had several workers that did not clean up, or did not return furniture to where it belonged. I was so happy about coming home to a nice completed project, and a clean house free from paint residue and leftovers. I highly recommend Ray and RG Painting. Reasonable prices. Great work On time Excellent communication read more

Ray at RG painting, Gave a good competitive bid, completed the work professionally, and on time.

RG Painting is a professional operation that I would recommend to anyone. They delivered high-quality work on the date it was promised. When additional work was required beyond the proposal, they explained the options and cost break downs so there were no surprises. It's a busy time for contractors and our project aired on the side of small (bungalow paint job inside/out), making it hard to get service. However, Ray the owner dropped in frequently to check on the work and gauge our happiness with the project. It's great customer service regardless of the size of your project from an established in-demand business. read more

Working with Ray was one of the better experiences for any paint jobs I've had. He was so accommodating with my employer's needs and strict schedule. He didn't promise me anything he couldn't keep and was always honest with me, which I really appreciated. Though there were many back and forth with the estimate, Ray was always understanding and professional. I really appreciate his business attitude and availability when I had urgent questions. He painted our medical health center and was extremely careful with all of our medical equipment. When he did night work, he ensured everything was spotless after he finished so we were ready to re-open the next day. I recommend Ray for any business and/or personal painting jobs. I'll definitely will be using him for all my future painting jobs. You can't find the impeccable service he provides or the fair pricing anywhere else. Thank you Ray & Crew!!! Our health center looks AMAZING!!!! read more

Most importantly, they did excellent work. They managed to restore a dilapidated, old, musty condo built in 1956 back to it's former glory. It was original plaster full of cracks and holes - walls and ceilings - but they made them so smooth they're beautiful. Such a finish is an art form. Plus, they repainted all of the cabinetry throughout without complaint of their condition (which was pretty rough). Secondly, they win the award for most professional of my Contractors. The only one that provided a complete Scope of Work, a hard bid with option for change orders, a schedule that they actually stuck to despite COVID and a very responsive Owner. Ray usually either answered his phone or got back to me within a half hour. Can't recommend them highly enough. Exceptional in all ways. Cindy W. read more

I actually found RG Painting on Yelp. I had a clothing store that needed to be repainted and would be a pretty big job with 30 foot ceilings. Ray's quote was right on and he provided me with references and licenses right away. His team was unstoppable, helping move racks around the store and painting portions day by day so we could still do business (not ideal, I know.) When the fires hit Santa Barbara, they wanted to continue the job and it was business as usual. Very impressive. RG finished the job in record timing and I couldn't be happier with the result and professionalism of the owner and his crew. I am going to miss having them around. read more

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Ray and his team were excellent..They did a fantastic job on painting the exterior of my home. Highlights - performed job as described, showed up everyday on time, clean and professional. Went out of their way to assist in ensuring the best work. They did not disappear and become hard to contact, no mess left behind and completed job on time. I highly recommend! read more

Ray and his crew recently did a fantastic job refinishing/staining our deck and sealing our driveway. Our IPE deck is tough to stain evenly. Ray took the time to review the right products and applied them with perfection. Same with the driveway sealer - and we received comments for days from neighbors and even the mailman saying how good everything looked! Place was spotless everyday after the crew went home, and Ray would come by at anytime in the evening or on the weekend when I had a question or needed to discuss something. RG Painting is big enough to do the job right, but small enough to care; and did I say the price was very reasonable? Will definitely use RG Painting again! read more

RG painting receives my highest recommendation and referral!! I was a little nervous cause I found them on Craigslist and that can be hit or miss. This was a a total hit!! Ray, the owner, was super helpful and wonderful to work with and his crew did a phenomenal job painting our living room, kitchen, dining room and hallway. Highlights include: -Ray came out the same day to quote the project. -They were able to do the job the very next day. -He sent me to his very helpful contacts at Sherwin Williams to pick paint and I received his pre-negotiated discount on the test paint I purchased. -The crew was amazing. On time, super nice, respectful of our home, did an excellent job on the painting (all the lines are perfect!!), did great on the clean-up, and they worked fast so they could get two coats of paint on inside of my budget. -Price and total experience was great! Hire RG. You won't be disappointed. We are having them come back for our bedroom and bathrooms....because everything looks so terrible in comparison to our beautiful new living room. read more

Ray and his guys did an EXCELLENT job painting at the after-school learning centers I work at. Since we are a local non-profit, Ray did everything in his power to make it work for us! The communication, professionalism, and quality of the painting were all 10/10! I would recommend Ray to anyone that has interior painting needs! read more

Ray and his team did an amazing job turning our garage into a family room! They removed old cabinets, installed drywall, painted the walls, and painted the cement floor with epoxy. We've been enjoying our renovated garage for about 2 months now and have no complaints. We love how the garage turned out! With respect to Ray's professionalism, we've met with many service people (e.g., contractors, handymen, painters, plumbers, roofers) over the past 10 years, and Ray stands out as the most competent communicator. He is a breath of fresh air and a rarity in his area of work. He maintained clear and frequent communication throughout the entire 2.5-3 week job, and he was always professional, warm, and respectful in his communication. We also asked him to provide another quote for a future project (painting the exterior), and he never pressured us to move forward with that project. His team was also wonderful to work with, and we never felt uncomfortable with any of his guys. His prices also seem appropriate. I highly recommend working with Ray. When we paint our exterior in the future, we will definitely hire Ray's company to do it. And, we have no hesitation in recommending him to our colleagues and friends. read more

RG Painting did an outstanding job from start to finish. Ray spent a lot of time making sure our needs were met, from helping us pick colors that made sense to asking about many details. His crew--in our case stucco, drywall, and painting--did great prep in protecting our home and keeping his work clean and as undisturbing as possible. The work was done in a timely fashion, and it was easy to negotiate changes in cost. For a pleasant experience in improving your home we recommend RG Painting wholeheartedly. read more

Ray called me back, gave me a quote and made an appointment only to call back a minute later to cancel because he just got a bigger job (aka can't be bothered with little jobs) So if you are not prepared to dish out a lot of money don't bother calling this company! read more

Ray and his team did an incredible job painting the interior of our home. His quote was very reasonable and the final cost was right on target. Ray provided us regular updates and even finished the project a few days ahead of schedule. I would highly recommend RG Painting for anyone in the Santa Barbara area. read more

My wife and I just purchased our first home in Santa Barbara. It is in a beautiful location but needed a ton of work. We had popcorn ceilings in every room and the interior walls and doors needed all to be repainted. I had 3 contractors coming in providing me with a quote. Ray from RG Painting was recommended to me by my friends who had their entire house painted 3 years ago by Ray. That's when I actually met Ray the first time. What stood out to me was how well his crew prepped the place so no furniture inside would be damaged. He did a beautiful job at my friends house. When I called Ray to come over to my new place he was there the next day. From all the contractors that came to me to give me a quote he took the most time to listen to what we wanted. His quote was also the lowest so we decided to go with Ray. It was a big job that took about two weeks. It included removing the popcorn ceiling and leveling it out which was the biggest job. All interior walls, door and window frames were repainted as well. The result was exactly how we wanted it to be. His crew was friendly and acted like professionals. I wish all contractors would be like Ray's company. We recommended RG Painting to all our friends already. It was the easiest contractor to work with because he is always reachable by phone, even at 11pm :-), (Sorry againRay) and the quality of his work speaks for itself. Would choose him in a heart beat again. read more

We just used RG Painting for a commercial project (drywall repair and painting) and they were awesome to work with. Ray was professional and accommodating from the start and their work looks great. They were fast, clean and went above and beyond. We are very happy with the outcome! Thx Ray! read more

Ray and his team painted the exterior of our home (built in 1988) during October 2016. They did an excellent job and the experience was great and effortless for us. Our home is on a steep hillside and was quite a challenge to paint. It has a stucco finish which had been painted on two sides but never painted on the other two sides. We interviewed about 10 painters. A few declined right away due to the level of difficulty. A few others said that they would try to use ladders for the approx 40' high reaches, from very hilly ground below. Ray did not seem phased at all when he came to assess the job and quote on it. He was very methodical and said right away that he would need to use scaffolding to do his best job. He recommended scaffolding companies, and Rolls Scaffolding out of Ventura did a great job. Ray and his team did a very professional job and there was little need for us to check in on their progress. They were very skilled with prep, stucco repair, cleaning of the house, cleaning up each day, etc. We have some very high exterior walls (40-50' high) which could not be reached from the scaffolding. Ray's team approached these in an efficient and safe manner. Other painters were scratching their heads about these areas, but RG Painting had no issues. Ray himself was very easy to communicate with, and perhaps more responsive than any contractor we have worked with. He was easily reachable via phone, text and e-mail. We will be painting our interior sometime in the future, and RG Painting will be at the top of our list. read more

Ray and his crew just finished a 2 1/2 week job painting the interior of our home and all I can say is that the job they did was FANTASTIC! From the beginning of our project to the very end it was a pleasure to work with RG Painting. Attention was paid to every detail and you could see there was a lot of pride in the work that was performed. Ray kept in constant communication with daily visits and phone calls - always wanting to make sure that we were happy. Ray will be the only painter we call for any of our future painting needs! read more

We couldn't be happier with Ray and his crew. They painted out entire condo from top to bottom (literally - ceilings, doors, pantry doors with hundreds of little slats on them, trim, etc) in preparation for us selling it. I have always painted the interior of our home myself as I'm really picky and it's cost efficient. However, I don't plan on painting ever again after using RG Painting! Not only was the work outstanding & meticulous, but we felt he was very fair and transparent in his pricing. Good communication too. Highly recommend! read more

Ray Guerrero did an excellent job and his crew was timely (most of the time) and worked clean and neat. However the only reason I rated with 4and not 5 stars was because, like most contractors, you need to stay on top of them and monitor change orders to ensure you are getting a fair and competitive price. Be sure to outline ALL the details from the get-go so your quote is complete from the beginning with no surprises with upcharges Overall a positive experience with Ray and his crew always accommodating our need to complete the job by our deadline finishing a day early. I highly recommend RG Painting read more

Ray offered to paint our classrooms at Storyteller Children's Center, gratis. As we are a non-profit, we were truly appreciative of his time to help us. Ray and his crew's work was professional and the crew was very friendly. Storyteller Children's Center will forever be grateful to Ray. Thank you Ray for supporting your community! We highly recommend him to paint your home or whatever you need done! read more

I just had my home painted by Ray's painter. Because I am very sensitive to paint smells and chemicals, I repeatedly asked Ray to paint with no VOC paints that have minimal or no odor. He assured me he would use these paints, and I would not have a problem with odors or fumes. He finished the job 4 days ago and my bathroom still has a strong paint odor. The fumes must be drifting into the adjacent bedroom, because I wake up with headaches in the AM. I have been forced to move to another bedroom with this particular bedroom/bathroom no longer livable. The worst part of all this is that I have researched the paints he used and have discovered except for one paint he used on the hallway walls, none of them are no VOC paints. When I pointed out to him there was a much better alternative paint for the bathroom (no VOC's) from the same manufacturer he uses (Sherwin Williams), it was obvious to me he clearly was uninformed of this fact. Bottom line: He was not either entirely honest with me or he clearly didn't listen to my preferences despite his assurances. I would strongly advise anyone who is considering using his company to paint your house and have the type of sensitivity to paint that I have, do NOT choose this company. Ray will say all the right things (he is very personable) to make you feel good about him, but unfortunately the result doesn't match the rhetoric. read more

I highly recommend RG Painting! I asked my realtor for names of highly reliable and reputable painters, and he immediately said Ray with RG Painting. I called Ray, he returned my call within an hour, and came by my house the next day to give me a quote. His crew started the job that week and finished in 2 days. They painted 2 gated sections of my new fence, and I wanted it to match the unique brown exterior of my house, but I didn't have that paint color and I had tried unsuccessfully multiple times to match it. They matched it perfectly! They also painted a guest bathroom and it looks great too. Ray and is crew were on time, professional, clean and personable. I give RG Painting my highest recommendation!! read more

Ray was professional from start to finish. His team of Sergio and Flavio did a first rate job on our Mission Finish stucco. Ray agreed to include the painting of our eaves and his painters did a terrific job. We've had compliments from just about everyone who has come to look at our new exterior. The guys were especially clean and organized, and unlike so many contractors in this business, these guys came when they promised to come and stuck with the job until it was finished. Final cleanup was also done in a thorough and detailed manner. read more

Highly recommend these painters! Everything went very smoothly. Quote was detailed and emailed quickly. Nothing was excluded, i.e. price for job, estimate of materials, number of coats, specific areas to be painted, payment plan. Ray Guerrero, the owner, communicated well via text, email, and/or phone. He had good suggestions all along and always made sure I knew exactly how the job was progressing. He was very easy to work with. Daily oversight. Workers were outstanding, very experienced and thorough. Can't think of anything I would have wanted different than what was given. BTW I selected RG Painters based on the high YELP ratings. I'm a particular customer and they met every expectation of mine! read more

Ray and his men did a great job on my bedroom and kitchen. Ian 100% satisfied and will use them again. Thanks, Ray.

This is the second project we have hired RG Painting for and they are outstanding in every way! You know you have an excellent painter when your neighbors come by and say they have never seen such a meticulous paint job. Ray provided us daily updates on the status of the project which was very helpful as it kept us organized and current on changes he needed to address. He and his crew were there every day, worked hard all day long, and finished the project quickly and on time. Ray has a keen eye and found several issues that we had missed, like matching small vent colors and obvious damage to our ceiling that required oil base paints to cover effectively. Also Ray was excellent in advising us on what sheens to select and helping us pick the intensity of the colors for the rooms. read more

Ray and his crew get a very strong recommendation for their quality craftsmanship and exceptional professionalism. They produced a remarkable product on-time, and on-budget. Thanks Ray! read more

I was in the market to find a company to paint my duplex. I came across RG painting on YELP and saw the amazing work in the pictures displayed. I decided to give Ray a phone call. He was very informative and helpful. I ended up getting the work done through them and was amazed with the impeccable job they completed. Not only was it done in a timely manner but the prices were also very reasonable. Definitely will be using them again! read more

I just moved to the Santa Barbara area and needed to have the interior of the house painted, the exterior power washed and an epoxy coatings put down on the garage floor, we had a limited schedule with the kids needing to start school and movers bringing furniture, Ray was able to work around our hectic schedule and complete everything in time. Everything from the paint to the power washing came out great,the team always cleaned up behind themselves and presented themselves in a very professional manner, if Ray was at another site for the day he made sure to come by and look after the work the team completed to ensure everything was done according to request. I could not have asked for a better experience and attention to detail, I will definitely use RG painting going forward on all future projects. A little P.S. Ray always has excellent referrals if you need other work or specialist for other home projects. read more

Ray and his crew painted the entire exterior of our home in San Roque. He also repaired and painted about 7 indoor cracks in walls and ceilings. We had several bids on painting the exterior of our home, but Ray stood out from the beginning. He took a careful look at the job to be done, then took a little more time to review the house on his own to be sure he observed everything. He gave us a professionally written and detailed quote. I was going to ask for references, but noticed he had already included them on his emailed quote. We had several minor questions and changes and he always promptly returned our calls. He even did some small project repairs that had me stumped. The team that Ray employed were clean, neat and courteous and as careful as Ray himself with the work performed. Ray is very professional and personable. We would highly recommend Ray for all of your painting needs. read more