EAG Painting & Decoration Inc. is a family-run painting company rooted in Oakland's East Bay, where Elder Alegria and his father Edyn have been transforming homes and businesses since 2014. With a crew of ten-plus members, most of them family, the company treats every project with the directness and accountability that comes from putting your own name on the work. Customers regularly describe a process that starts with same-day estimate responses and ends with neighbors stopping to compliment the finished result.
The team handles residential exterior repaints on century-old brown shingles and Victorian trim, full interior refreshes, high-end cabinet refinishing, deck and fence staining, and commercial projects for fitness studios, schools, and churches across Piedmont, Berkeley, Albany, El Cerrito, Alameda, Lafayette, and surrounding communities. Holding California Contractor License and EPA RRP lead-safe certification, EAG pairs Benjamin Moore products with meticulous surface preparation, including dry rot repair, drywall patching, and pressure washing, and backs every job with a three-year workmanship warranty.
Updated: 06-05-2026
Reviewers describe a transparent change-order process. Al K. on Yelp noted that foreman Marvin communicated any out-of-scope work they encountered along the way and that anything that wasn't quoted were always discussed and agreed upon prior to any work being done. Peter Goldreyer's crew filled and sanded rotted window frames on his 120-year-old home, and Crystal Feldman said EAG handled extensive dry rot repair alongside a complete exterior prep.
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Multiple customers note that Elder personally visits during key phases. Sarah Goudy recalled he responded to our inquiry that same day and came out promptly. Lia V. appreciated that Elder answered all of our questions and explained the process and different grades of paint. Nora Hirose was surprised when he personally came out for the initial walkthrough, and Rahul Gupta confirmed Elder stopped by to assess the job within a day.
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Prep work is the most frequently praised phase. nicole uhlig said the level of detail was miles superior to the previous exterior painters she had hired and that every exterior board was smooth before painting began. Cristen Torrey called the prep absolutely amazing even after discovering deferred maintenance. Pat Barnes, whose house had not been painted in 20 years, credited the crew with thorough prep on a challenging project. Ron Golem highlighted very thorough preparation, patching deteriorated wood, and carefully applying paint.
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Makenna Clements Robery, owner of The Bar Method Oakland, wrote that members erupted with compliments after their studio repaint and the business quickly recruited them for additional projects. Ashlee Holden from the same studio praised the team for hitting a tight timeline in an active fitness environment. Lotus described a school interior project where the crew exceeded expectations in every way and was accommodating to the school's schedule. sv Ewer noted a smooth commercial experience from quote through completion.
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Repeat business is a standout pattern. Tami B. has used EAG for almost 2 decades for both business and home projects. Celia Yenchik said she has used them for every job imaginable and no longer gets other quotes. wick pancoast, a general contractor, has relied on EAG for numerous painting projects over the past 8 years. Jose Vargas returned after an initial project because of how efficient and dedicated the crew was. Alissa Welch first hired EAG seven years ago and has had them back multiple times since.
-Review Snippet Sources: Google Reviews
Several reviewers mention unsolicited neighborhood feedback. Al K. wrote that neighbors commented on how great they thought the job was coming along. Sean Coffey said his neighbors appreciated the work and the color choices the crew helped select. J S noticed peeling paint only after a neighbor pointed it out, then watched EAG deliver a result that drew compliments from the same neighbors.
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EAG holds California Contractors State License Board License #991370, a C-33 Painting and Decorating classification, originally issued 3/21/2014, reissued 11/22/2023, and active through 11/30/2027. The business is registered as a Stock Corporation (CA General) with the California Secretary of State under Entity Number 5837206, filed 7/26/2023, with Active status and Good standing across SOS, FTB, Agent, and VCFCF.
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Updated: 06-05-2026