When Robert Parker needed his Mountain View home repainted recently, he called the same company he's trusted for four decades. "I have used them to paint my house 4 times over the past 40 years," he shared, capturing the loyalty Stanford Painting has built since owner Jay Furlong founded the company in 1988.
The Diamond Certified and EPA RRP Lead-Safe Certified team specializes in interior and exterior painting, cabinet refinishing, deck staining, and commercial projects throughout Santa Clara and San Mateo Counties. Stanford Painting employs approximately 20 full-time painters with no subcontractors. Many crew members have remarkable tenure with the company. Foreman Juan has been there 26 years, Ruben 22 years, Armando 23 years, and Jorge over 40 years.
The fully bonded and insured team carries $2 million in general liability coverage plus workers' compensation. All work is backed by a five-year warranty covering any cracking, peeling, flaking, or bubbling. Stanford Painting serves Mountain View, Palo Alto, Los Altos, Menlo Park, Atherton, Saratoga, and surrounding communities.
Surface preparation is a cornerstone of Stanford Painting's approach. Customers consistently highlight the thoroughness, with Henry McNair noting "they power-washed the house first, then did a very thorough job of prep-ing the house." Elizabeth Fischbach described the process as "very thorough prep (cleaning, scraping, sanding, patching, and priming)" completed over four days before any painting began. The company follows an exclusive 9-step preparation process.
-Review Snippet Sources: Google Reviews
Punctuality is a consistent theme across reviews. Jill S. on Yelp confirmed crews are "always on time, very professional." Dale K. noted the team "arrived on the expected days and times" throughout the project. Ray Dempsey added that painters "were on time each day and finished the job one day earlier than anticipated." The company commits to staying on projects start to finish without leaving for other jobs.
-Review Snippet Sources: Google Reviews, Yelp
Cleanup receives consistent praise from customers. Susan Lautenbacher described crews leaving "no traces that they were ever there" after completing the work. Karen I. mentioned the team "cleaned up every day and were polite and friendly throughout the project." Elizabeth Fischbach observed they "worked neatly, leaving the yard very clean when they wrapped up the job." Daily cleanup and thorough final cleanup are standard practice.
-Review Snippet Sources: Google Reviews, Yelp
Multiple customers address the value question directly. Stan Hong explained that although Stanford Painting was "the highest price quotes" he received, he felt they had "the best painting method." Jay Kidd acknowledged "they are not the cheapest" but concluded "the ease of communication, the flexibility, the initiative to make the end result better than planned... is worth every penny." Jonathan Adams agreed it's "definitely a case of you get what you pay for."
-Review Snippet Sources: Google Reviews
Reviews frequently reference specific crew members by name, indicating team stability. Kenneth Peters praised "Painters Ruben and Pedro" for doing "a wonderful job" and noted Ruben was "especially diligent and patient." Owner Casey responded that the duo "has been with Stanford Painting for over 20 years." Elizabeth Fischbach mentioned "Foreman Armando, Jose, and Jorge made a hard-working, efficient team" with clear chemistry from years working together.
-Review Snippet Sources: Google Reviews
Repeat business is remarkably common. Robert Parker shared "I have used them to paint my house 4 times over the past 40 years." Marilyn Knight mentioned working with them on "at least 5 different projects." Karen I. on Yelp explained "We have used Stanford Painting for multiple projects over many years" including a recent exterior repaint after 24 years. The pattern of multi-decade customer relationships appears throughout their reviews.
-Review Snippet Sources: Google Reviews, Yelp
The company's warranty commitment is demonstrated in action. Robert Kresek shared a notable experience where touch-up work after re-roofing "was much more than either of us anticipated, but Stanford kept their commitment and had a full crew working a full day to re-do much of the painting... at no additional cost." Robert K. on Yelp called this "the real test" of a company and praised their follow-through on the five-year warranty.
-Review Snippet Sources: Google Reviews, Yelp
Yes. Stanford Painting holds California Contractors State License Board (CSLB) License No. 602048 under the C-33 Painting and Decorating classification. The license was originally issued on September 7, 1990, and remains active with an expiration date of June 30, 2027. The company is incorporated as Stanford Painting, Inc. (Entity No. 2007349) with the California Secretary of State, initially filed on April 4, 1997. The corporation maintains Active status with Good standing across all state agencies. Jay Furlong is listed as the registered agent.
-Verification Sources: California CSLB, California Secretary of State