Wow! Working with Mark was incredible! Service was quick and easy, he had an eye for what made the frame really encapsulate what we were looking for. He really worked with our budget and his walls were decorated with a plethora of different options. Highly recommend. From traditional frames to more modern ones, ours was a longer frame, only took two weeks while in the midst of the holidays! read more

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Mark is amazing! I needed to get 3 diplomas framed and he did an amazing job. I was a little apprehensive to come by at first as a young adult female knowing it was out of his garage, but as soon as I met him, I felt very comfortable with him. He was extremely kind, polite, and professional. Although it is out of his garage, there are frames hung all on the walls and it feels like an extremely professional environment. He measured went over options, and gave me a quote the same day. The quote seemed reasonable to me and I was extremely impressed by how they looked when I picked them up. Amazing value. When I picked them up, which was soon after I brought them in, he helped me carry them to my car and gently placed them in. I could not imagine a better experience and I HIGHLY recommend Mark. read more

Mark is awesome! So professional and friendly. Got my degree framed and it came out absolutely fabulous. read more

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We made an appointment with Mark and the time we spent with him went well, on the whole. Unfortunately, we don't care for the results of our large framed picture. We chose the first matte he tried for us, and he did show a few others, so I'm not sure it's really his fault (thus I'm not giving a lower rating). He also didn't have the style of frame that we asked for (we brought one to match) and we went with his suggested alternative, which we unfortunately don't care for too much either. We paid at the time we ordered the project and the price seemed substantial to us ($200++), but I'm not sure if it was a good value or not for the size of the project? It well might have been less than elsewhere, but not by much, I would think, if so?? We've had maybe 20 or more good-sized pieces of art framed over the years and have been happy with all of them in the past, so this was a surprising disappointment. But it could just be that we made a poor choice this time and has nothing to do with this business' abilities to help you choose what will be best for your piece. I guess my advice on picking a frame and matte for something large is to be very careful and don't rush yourself. read more

Highly recommend San Diego Custom Framing!! I had several diplomas and certifications framed, and they came out beautifully. Mark did a great job walking me through the process and finding the right materials for my vision and budget! read more

Mark did an AMAZING job of framing my sister's wedding invitation and save the date. I was able to choose which mat and frame I wanted, and he had great insight into colors and positioning. The final product is beautiful and my sister loves it. I highly recommend Mark's framing! read more

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It was a pleasure working with Mark to re-frame artwork. Mark explained the whole process to me and did an amazing job! I will definitely be coming back! read more

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I took two very special pieces to Mark and he walked me through some excellent options for making them look their best. There was no pressure and the whole process was very relaxed. I felt very comfortable leaving the art with Mark and he did not disappoint. They both look great and the price was excellent! read more

I've gone to Mark twice to get 3 custom frames done and I recommend his services! Easy to schedule an appointment, the appointment is quick and he has tons of options to choose from, and pickup is smooth and he packages up the final pieces well. His prices are fair and I'm pleased with the results! read more

Mark did a phenomenal job on 3 prints I wanted framed. One was an odd shape as it was a long one and he did such a fantastic job on all 3!! He was very courteous and walked me through the process and helped me pick the right frame and matte and I couldn't have been more pleased!!! His prices are the best. Way lower than Michaels!! Thank you!! read more

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Searching for custom frames, at a fair price, is dreadful. Mark solves it all. We got two large custom frames at a rate and quality beyond anywhere else. No question. And you simply love contributing to a master craftsman. And, Mark is a solid bloke. Real great guy. All around, thank you! read more

I bought a giclee canvas print of Rubens' Medusa off of ebay because I love that painting and instead of getting a store bought frame I decided to look for a professional framer. Mark did an excellent job and the frame really helps the picture pop. read more

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Mark does a beautiful job at a fraction of the cost as the other custom frame shops in the area. He helped advise on the best frame color and style for a friend's gift, had it ready earlier than I expected, and it was nicely wrapped. I'm going to Mark for all my custom framing projects from now on. read more

I had Mark frame 2 Leroy Neiman posters in matching frames with nonreflective glass and he did an excellent job at a great price. Read reviews from satisfied customers before making your choice. read more

Incredible attention to detail. I'm going again with more projects on Wednesday. Best value in my area.

Frequent return customer! Always love the framing quality on my comic art. Worth every penny and the turnaround time is worth waiting. Highly recommend Mark! read more

Mark has turned my children's artwork into picassos' with his framing skills. Two of the pieces were brought over from abroad with our move, and literally had been dragged around the world halfway. They had all kinds of creases and wrinkles on them. The other two pieces were brown paper my daughter painted on in preschool. He did excellent work with all four pieces, and really they look like expensive artwork now (these yelp pictures don't do them justice). If you have a piece of artwork that you love, his framing skills are worth the investment of money. read more

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Got 2 small paintings framed here a few months ago. Mark is quite friendly and reasonable, and we were very happy with the outcome! read more

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I had Mark help me choose a frame and matting from his wide selection of options for 3 pieces of art. He did a beautiful job on all 3 of them. They were packaged and ready for me in less time than he estimated and I found the price very reasonable. He aims to please. Nice guy too. Highly recommended. I will be using Mark from now on for all of my framing needs. read more

Mark did a wonderful job framing my picture! It was neat! His suggestion of a black line around made the picture looks more modern! I Love it! read more

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From start to finish this was an amazing experience. Mark framed an oversized photograph that would have cost the earth at a retailer. He did it twice as well as anyone else would have done and at about a third of the price. He works out of his garage, but don't let that fool you. This guy is a pro. Highly, highly recommend! read more

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Such a simple and affordable process! Thank you, Mark! I would definitely recommend this place.

Mark is very knowledgeable and professional. I had 3 drawing that needed frames, and didn't want to spend a fortune. I ended up using the frame he suggested. I couldn't be more happy with the end results. Thanks Mark! read more

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Mark was awesome. Price was fantastic. Will forever frame all my pics here & 1000% recommend. See attached pic. read more

San Diego Custom Framing - All four watercolor framed by Mark. Looking phenomenal!!! Could not be happier with the results! - Framing Near Me - San Diego, California

Mark is the best framer in San Diego! I am an avid oil painter and have a background with interior design, so I have seen quality framing over the years. I was blown away at Mark's talent and attention to detail. Every seam lined up, every edge was finished, the backing was flawless with no bulge or bowing, there was no glue residue, or visible cut lines. This guy is a perfectionist and treats your art like it came from The Smithsonian. He has a huge variety of frames to choose from and keeps his work place quite clean for a framer. His prices are unbeatable (trust me, I've searched) for the quality of work. When I picked up my art, Mark had every piece wrapped individually and insisted on loading them in my car so I wouldn't damage my canvases! Great customer service and quick easy turn around. If you are: a perfectionist, pay attention to detail or need things to be symmetrical, then Mark is your guy! Framing perfection! read more

Just beautiful work--Mark offers multiple options, suggestions, then produces a beautiful framed print. Personable, easy to find, quick turnaround, all for a reasonable price. So glad I found him and will return again. read more

Mark was great, I absolutely love my framed photo, and I'll definitely be going to him again for any future framing needs. Nice and friendly guy, communicative and helpful; really worked with me to find the perfect framing fit for my needs. read more

We had very good experience with San Diego Custom Framing. We checked out five other places, but could not find a good match. Mark found solution for us that much larger companies could not and very creative one. He combined two different frames in one and it played very nicely with our art piece. At the same time the costs were at the lower end of all quotes we got. We will need a couple of more frames soon and SDCF is going to be the first on our list. read more

I got comparable prices from various frame folks in San Diego for my autographed tee shirt. I went to one vendor and the frame was flimsy cheap plastic for the same price. Made my autographed tee shirt a work of art that looks great in a professional office. I wanted to upgrade and personalize from the generic framed posters seen in corporate offices. High quality frame and mat created a work of art. Getting compliments while waiting for maintenance to hang. read more

From start to finish Mark did an amazing job on our print..The frame is perfect and looks great in our family room! Will go back next time I need anything framed. read more

Quality craftsmanship that resulted in a quality product. If you are in need of custom framing, I highly suggest the services of this company. read more

Knowledgeable, and very helpful. I would 100% recommend this place for your framing needs. I had a lot of questions on framing my art work and how to, he was very helpful and gave me a lot of tips on how to do it, since its an art piece of pastel chalk on newspaper print. He gave me a lot of Mats and colors to choose from and did an excelent job helping me. read more

I was fortunate to stumble upon Mark and his San Diego Custom Framing business on Craigslist. Hey, you never know where you might find those "hidden gems" Ok, so you need to be aware that this is a home based business literally being run out of the garage of his Mira Mesa home. Marks location and lack of business related overhead goes right into your pocket as he passes thosae savings right back to his clients and I saved about 50-60% of what Michaels was going to charge me AFTER their 60% discount! Most importantly though Mark is a true artist and professional photographer with over 30 years of experience in many facets of framing and related production. Mark took the time to really understand the look I was after and did an amazing job of matching the frame, matting and glass to each of the three pieces I brought him. When the "big day" arrived I could not have been more pleased and I got a real kick out of Mark because I think he was more excited than I was to show me the finished product. I have more art picked out and will head straight to San Diego Custom Framing as he really underpromised and over delivered for a fraction of the cost of retail framing shops. Thanks Mark!! read more

First quote was from Michael's for some custom framing. I had 2 canvas prints I needed mounted and framed. Their quote for one frame only was higher than what I paid for the entire package from Mark at SD Custom framing for both pieces. And the job was completed in less than a week! Because he works out of his garage he can pass that cost-saver along to his clients. Nice guy-easy to work with-job well done! Highly recommend!!! read more

Mark is the best! I can't recommend him enough. I have had Mark frame 5 of my pictures which I brought back from several trips and they are beautiful. They are meticulously done. He has an amazing eye for colors and I love his recommendations. The frames he suggested added a depth to the pictures I would never had imagined. I will always go to Mark. read more

San Diego Custom Framing - This photo does not do it justice. Gray matte is perfect bringing out the greyish-green. Has such depth, it looks like you can walk into it. - Framing Near Me - San Diego, California

Loved working with Mark. Reasonably priced and got job done quickly, earlier than promised.

So pleased with Mark's work!! I had him frame 3 small pieces for me and I felt that he was very fair with the price and the quality was amazing! I don't think I'll ever go to a commercial place again. I highly recommend his work! read more

Recently purchased some artwork at the KABOO festival. Mark's service was OUTSTANDING and EXPEDIENT. His pricing is reasonable and he'll provide you with a level of expertise that other frame shops in my experience fail to do. You will not go wrong with SD CUSTOM FRAMING. read more

Mark did a great job at a great price. Highly recommended! He runs the shop out of his garage, so don't keep driving when you see the address is a house read more

We purchased a framed and matted Tony Bass print online. When the print arrive with shattered glass (courtesy of UPS), I called Mark at San Diego Custom Framing. He provided an immediate, reasonable bid to replace the broken glass and also to re-frame the print if we so desired. After a brief conversation with Mark we decided to re-frame. Two business days later our newly-framed print was ready for pickup. When we arrived, Mark informed us that the original mat had been water-stained when in the possession of the original owner. He replaced the mat at no charge as part of his service. I really can't speak highly enough of Mark and the concern that he demonstrated. Our newly-framed print now hangs proudly in my office for all to admire. Thanks again, Mark! read more