When Leslie Barba needed her 104-year-old Paso Robles home painted, she expected the usual contractor experience. Instead, Hugo Perez and his crew "filled every crack and nail hole" before touching a brush, transforming what she anticipated into something that "went above and beyond." This attention to preparation defines how Precision & Quality Painting Inc. approaches every project across San Luis Obispo County.
Founded in 2021, this family-owned company specializes in interior and exterior residential painting, cabinet refinishing using Sherwin-Williams Pro-Classic Acrylic Enamel and Emerald Urethane, deck staining, elastomeric coatings for stucco surfaces, and garage floor epoxy applications. Hugo personally handles estimates and maintains daily presence on job sites, while crew members including foreman Marco, Gerardo, Elias, and Christian execute the work with consistent attention to detail.
The fully licensed and bonded team offers a two-year warranty on cabinet refinishing projects. Based in Paso Robles, they serve Templeton, Atascadero, San Luis Obispo, Cambria, Cayucos, Morro Bay, and San Miguel throughout San Luis Obispo County.
Updated: 04-06-2026
Preparation consistently emerges as the defining characteristic in customer reviews. Bill notes that on his 50-year-old house, "the prep work was excellent" and "the house looks beautiful." Katy describes how the crew's "attention to detail is amazing, from patching holes to sanding woodwork prior to painting" which "makes the final results flawless." Leslie adds that Hugo's team "filled every crack and nail hole" on her century-old home before applying any paint.
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Hugo maintains unusually high involvement compared to typical painting contractors. Lou D. confirms "Hugo always kept us informed about the work schedule and his workers were always here on time." Sharon describes the cabinet refinishing experience as seamless "from the day of the initial consultation with Hugo to the final walk-through." Multiple reviews note Hugo checking progress, coordinating schedules, and remaining accessible throughout multi-day projects.
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Daily cleanup receives consistent praise across reviews. Katy mentions the crew "cleaned everything up at the end of each day, including sweeping the floor" and notes "they did a great job of making it easy for us to live in the house throughout the process." David describes the whole job as "very professional" with the team maintaining clean work areas. Multiple reviewers use the word "clean" when describing their experience.
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Steve S. provides the most detailed account of how the company handles problems. After painting a large wooden pergola, a primer defect caused paint to not set correctly. He notes "without hesitation, Hugo and his great crew came back, sanded off all of the defective areas, and applied two new coats of paint, and the job turned out perfect." He adds that "Hugo and his crew are professional, detail-oriented, and keep a clean work site" and confirms he will use them again.
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The company regularly takes on challenging older properties. David describes his house as "all wood and had not been painted in 20 years" with additional woodpecker damage, calling the entire experience "very professional." Leslie's 104-year-old home required comprehensive crack and hole filling before painting. Bill's 50-year-old house transformation demonstrates their ability to handle properties where "prep work" determines the final outcome.
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Hugo provides hands-on color consultation rather than leaving customers to figure it out alone. Lou D. explains that "Hugo also helped us pick paint colors by painting sample color swatches and giving us good advice." Rather than relying solely on small paint chips, Hugo paints actual samples on walls so customers can see how colors look in their specific lighting conditions before making final decisions.
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Reviews suggest pricing falls in the competitive range with value emphasized. One customer notes Hugo "was a little higher than the others but was willing to work with us on the price" and adds "we truly felt he would do the best job." Jennie simply states "Excellent work! Reasonable price!" The pattern across reviews indicates customers feel the quality of prep work and attention to detail justifies the investment.
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Reviews consistently reference the same core team members working directly for Hugo. Customers mention crew members by name across multiple reviews, including foreman Marco, Gerardo, Elias, and Christian. Lou D. notes "his workers were always here on time" while Katy observes "they are punctual and once they started they didn't stop, even working on the weekend." This consistency indicates in-house employees rather than rotating subcontractors.
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Yes. Precision & Quality Painting Inc. holds California Contractors State License Board (CSLB) License No. 1081781 under classification C-33 (Painting and Decorating). The license was originally issued September 28, 2021, reissued November 22, 2022, and remains active with an expiration date of November 30, 2026. The registered business address is 8080 Settlers Place, Paso Robles, CA 93446. The company is also registered with the California Secretary of State as a Stock Corporation (Entity No. 5183093), initially filed August 2, 2022, with active status and good standing across all categories (SOS, FTB, Agent, VCFCF). The principal address on file with the Secretary of State is 3524 Creston Rd., Paso Robles, CA 93446, with Jessica Kinne serving as registered agent.
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Updated: 04-07-2026