About Talbot Painting Services
Talbot Painting Services brings over four decades of hands-on painting experience to the Redding, California community. Owner Tim Talbot leads an in-house crew that handles interior and exterior residential projects, kitchen cabinet refinishing, deck staining, and commercial work. Customers like Cheryl Bales describe complete exterior transformations, while chad russell praised the crew for laser-perfect interior trim work on a home filled with pine molding that required extensive sanding and priming.
The team approaches each project with detailed preparation. Martin highlighted thorough power washing, scraping, caulking, and priming before any paint was applied to his home and detached garage. Anoush Rodriguez noted the crew relocated lizards to safety and looked after her dog while doors were open for painting. Tim personally assists with color selection, walking homeowners through combinations until they feel confident in their choices.
Licensed, insured, and bonded, the company serves the greater Redding area for both residential and commercial interior and exterior projects. Tim, who started painting in 1981, runs the operation alongside crew members Brian and Joe, with most new business coming through word-of-mouth referrals from satisfied homeowners.
Updated: 06-11-2026
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What do customers say about Tim Talbot's approach to project communication and scheduling?
Homeowners consistently highlight Tim's hands-on communication style throughout every stage. Susie Hutchinson described "clear and consistent communication, providing a thorough estimate and keeping us informed every step of the way." amy puckett noted that "communication is easy and timely; everything went as described with no issues at all." Tim answers the phone himself and typically provides estimates within a day of the walkthrough, as Gayla Ricks experienced firsthand.
How does Talbot Painting Services handle exterior preparation before applying paint?
Reviews reveal a thorough prep process that goes well beyond a quick coat. Martin described his crew "power washing, scraping and more scraping and caulking and priming" before any paint touched the siding. Teri noted that Tim "repaired stucco, made repairs I hadn't noticed needed repaired, repainted house numbers, cleaned and replaced everything." Cheryl Bales watched her faded barn red home transform into a fresh two-tone green after the team worked with her on color combinations.
What makes customers describe Talbot Painting as going above and beyond expectations?
Multiple reviewers highlight moments where the crew exceeded the contracted scope. Anoush Rodriguez shared that the painters "relocated the lizards around our house to the wood pile so they wouldn't get hurt and took care of our dog." Martin asked Tim to paint his detached garage on top of the house project, and the crew "pitched in and got the job done" on a Saturday. Bob Armstrong summarized the experience by saying Tim and his crew "FAR exceeded our expectations."
How does the crew handle interior painting projects with detailed trim and specialty surfaces?
chad russell hired Tim for an interior job that included "tons of pine trim that required sanding and primering before paint" and called the result "laser perfect." Cindy Davidson had ceilings, kitchen, family, and living rooms painted and praised the "attention to detail and the thorough job." The crew also offers military discounts, as chad russell and his wife (both veterans) received during their project.
What do Yelp reviewers say about working with Talbot Painting Services?
Yelp reviewers echo the same themes found across platforms. Joe A. described Tim as "professional and able to take care of our project right away" for a full interior repaint of a newly purchased home. Nicholas G. noted Tim was "very knowledgeable about painting, easy to communicate with, and fair price" after an exterior house painting project.
How do customers describe the overall value and pricing of Talbot Painting Services?
Reviewers consistently describe fair and competitive pricing. Glenda Mccollum found "the price very fair" for her interior work. Patricia Drake summarized the experience in one line noting "competitive price" among other positives. Paula Caddy received an "excellent quote" and said extras she requested along the way were "reasonable." Gayla Ricks also found the pricing "very reasonable" after getting her bedroom and bathroom estimate.
How does the company verify its contractor credentials and business standing?
Talbot Painting Inc holds an active California CSLB contractor license (issued 2016, valid through 2028) and is registered as an active stock corporation with the California Secretary of State. The company has maintained its bonded and insured status throughout its operating history. The BBB shows the business has been operating since May 2016 with no complaints on file.
-Verification Sources: CSLB, California Secretary of State, BBB