Toby Woodiwiss founded Woodiwiss Painting in 2004 to put himself through college, growing the operation into a full-service painting company with dedicated estimators, project managers, color consultants, and in-house crews. Lauren Card, Joe Fahey, and Brandi handle on-site consultations while project managers Brandon, Ramon, and Emmet coordinate scheduling and daily communication with clients. Color consultant Tanya works with homeowners to refine their vision before painting begins.
The company handles residential and commercial painting throughout the East Bay, with particular expertise in exterior repaints of older homes, cabinet refinishing, deck and fence staining, and wood rot repair. Carpenter Gerardo manages structural work while painters Walter, Ruben, Joel, and Oscar handle everything from Victorian trim detail to whole-house transformations. Benjamin Moore products are among the brands used.
The fully licensed, bonded, and insured team is a Painting Contractors Association and Pleasant Hill Chamber of Commerce member. They offer a five-year workmanship warranty on all projects and serve Danville, Orinda, Walnut Creek, Lafayette, Alamo, Oakland, Berkeley, and surrounding East Bay communities.
Updated: 04-06-2026
Multiple reviews highlight the dedicated color consultant as a standout feature. David R. on Yelp describes Tanya as "very helpful, although we later made a different choice for the trim color, big mistake!" and they returned to her original recommendation. Ben Wolfson notes Lauren "spent 60-90 mins with us" assessing the property while other vendors spent about ten minutes. The consultation service is included with estimates at no additional charge.
-Review Snippet Sources: Yelp, Google Reviews
Cabinet projects generate some of the most detailed feedback. Kyra Ecker describes the results as "stunning" and praises how the crew gave "recaps at the end of each day." Fia Parker hired Woodiwiss twice, noting painter Walter was "very thorough in prepping the areas, cleaning up, and did a great job painting the rooms." Dallas Jaye calls the entire experience "professional and first class."
-Review Snippet Sources: Google Reviews
Reviews frequently mention carpentry as a value-add that sets Woodiwiss apart. John Hill notes they go beyond painting, "making corrections to woodwork that most other painters can't do, or can't do as well." Ken Langlinais describes carpenter Daniel replacing "an entire wall of shingles" and beating out a storm to seal everything. Mark Cummings was amazed to find "no visible seams where the existing gables were joined with the new beam."
-Review Snippet Sources: Google Reviews
Four reviews below five stars reveal a pattern around project manager communication. Athene E. on Yelp described her PM as a "total deadbeat" who did not return calls, and this review received no owner response. Laurel Singer's two-star Google review received a detailed personal reply from the owner offering to "come out to meet you in person." Barbara Morita later updated that the company "never reached out to me to make it right" despite the initial response. Results are mixed on follow-through.
-Review Snippet Sources: Yelp, Google Reviews
Repeat business is a consistent theme. Brad Surak has used Woodiwiss for "over 10 years and keep coming back because of their excellent service." Victoria Chung notes "there's a reason we keep coming back to Woodiwiss for paint" after having her whole house, bedroom, and fence done across multiple visits. Elizabeth Holbrook has hired them for "exterior, interior bathroom, and touch up painting services." John Hill is already on his third project.
-Review Snippet Sources: Google Reviews
Several reviewers compared quotes before choosing Woodiwiss. Richard D. on Yelp checked "a few other companies and Woodiwiss's quote was very competitive." Karen and Peter Lin acknowledge they "weren't cheapest but done to highest standards." Jim Silicani mentions "competitive pricing" alongside attention to detail. Ken Langlinais notes the quote came in higher due to wood rot repairs other companies missed.
-Review Snippet Sources: Yelp, Google Reviews
Cleanup receives consistent praise across platforms. Ron Verdugo on Facebook describes the crew as "punctual, neat, very professional." Em on Google states the crew "left everything tidy and secure at the end of each day" and rated Woodiwiss "10/10." Brenda Carlson notes "the cleanup was done with nothing for me to do but pay the bill and admire our newly painted house." Bailey Little adds the painters were "great at making sure our brand new floors and railing were protected."
-Review Snippet Sources: Facebook, Google Reviews
Reviews describe a structured process with distinct team roles. Tiffany C. outlines the full journey, noting Lauren "provided a thorough assessment" while color consultant Tanya helped "refine them into a cohesive vision." Project manager Brandon and the crew then "exceeded our expectations" through completion. Donna Y. echoes this, praising Lauren as "personable, professional, and had great follow-up" before Brandon reviewed the scope and Juan arrived "promptly and ready to work."
-Review Snippet Sources: Google Reviews
California requires a Contractors State License Board (CSLB) license for painting contractors. Woodiwiss Painting holds an active C-33 Painting and Decorating license, No. 835031, issued to Toby L. Woodiwiss. The business is registered as Woodiwiss Painting, LLC with the California Secretary of State, Entity No. 202004210737, filed January 24, 2020, with active status. The registered address is 171 Mayhew Way Suite 210, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523.
-Verification Sources: California CSLB, California Secretary of State
Updated: 04-07-2026