About Brooks Painting Inc
Brooks Painting, Inc. handles residential and commercial painting projects across Yolo, Sacramento, and Solano counties from its Davis headquarters. Owner Corey Schmidt leads a team of dedicated estimators and full-time crew leaders who walk each property before work begins, keeping homeowners informed through daily text updates and end-of-day progress reports. The company partners with a Benjamin Moore color consultant for complimentary on-site color selection, bringing a hands-on approach that reviews describe as thorough and pressure-free.
Holding CSLB License and carrying one million dollars in liability coverage, the team tackles everything from full exterior repaints and kitchen cabinet refinishing to epoxy garage floors and commercial maintenance programs. A three-year labor guarantee covers single-coat projects, and a five-year guarantee backs two-coat work. Crew leaders Mark, Thomas, Flint, Edwin, and Dan manage job sites with attention to masking, daily cleanup, and a walk-through at project completion that homeowners consistently call respectful and detail-oriented.
Updated: 06-04-2026
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How do Brooks Painting crews handle the prep work that protects a homeowner's belongings during an interior project?
Reviewers describe a crew that masks floors, furniture, and unpainted surfaces before any brush hits a wall. Kath D. noted the team spent the first day masking to protect the floors and furniture while Wendy B. reported they protected our flooring and furniture and helped us put some larger furniture back in place when they were done. Several customers add that the crew vacuums and tidies each evening before leaving.
What makes the cabinet refinishing work stand out from a standard repaint?
Customers consistently describe a factory-quality finish on older oak and wood cabinets. Ken Brunetta explained that the crew used the correct prep work, filler, and primer to minimize the grain appearance while providing a subtle texture under a new white finish. Lynda Allen noted the team was willing to restain bar-area cabinets when other companies refused, calling the result stunning.
How does the company keep communication clear from estimate through final walk-through?
The process starts with a property walk-through by one of the full-time estimators, followed by a detailed written proposal. Thomas Dworkis shared that he handed the house key to Mark and checked out for 5 days receiving text contact twice daily, then a walk-through explaining the completed process. Multiple reviewers cite daily updates, text messages with photos, and a final inspection before sign-off.
Do exterior projects include dry rot repair, or is that handled separately?
Brooks coordinates structural repairs through a partnership with MJB Construction. D Zablotsky noted that Ryan's communication with MJB Construction to deal with dry rot made the prep work seamlessly integrated into the process. Karen Shaw confirmed the same coordinated approach for stucco cracks and rotting trim. The carpentry is typically quoted as an add-on within the overall painting proposal.
What kind of commercial properties has Brooks Painting worked on?
Reviews and the company website reference a range of commercial jobs. Matthew Spitzer praised work on his DuPratt Ford dealership in Dixon despite the challenge of painting an active car lot. Mazza Admin described an office interior project requiring two crews during the holiday season. The website also highlights maintenance painting, HOA projects, and specialty coatings for commercial facilities.
How do repeat customers describe the experience compared to first-time clients?
Several reviewers have hired Brooks two, three, or more times. Kim DeYoung called her third engagement as good as ever, praising communication and quality. Dawn Davison updated her original review to describe how the team returned under warranty to sand and repaint cabinets her husband had touched up incorrectly, noting the field manager went out of his way to make sure I was happy. Repeat customers consistently cite the same reliability they experienced the first time.
What is the status of the Brooks Painting, Inc. business entity and contractor license in California?
The California Secretary of State shows entity #2407005 (Brooks Painting, Inc.) with a Terminated status as of 12/4/2025. The company operates under C&K Schmidt Co with an active CSLB License #1117140 (DBA Brooks Painting Inc), valid through 2/29/2028. The license covers C-33 Painting and Decorating classification. The BBB profile confirms A+ accreditation since April 2024.
-Verification Sources: CSLB, CA Secretary of State, BBB
How Brooks Painting Inc Was Evaluated
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