Serving San Diego's distinctive architectural styles from mid-century modern to historic craftsman homes, Local San Diego Painting understands the preparation challenges these properties demand. Owner Chad Flood founded the company in 2014 after years working with other San Diego painting contractors and paint stores, bringing that hands-on expertise to every project.
The fully bonded and insured team specializes in interior and exterior residential painting, cabinet refinishing, popcorn ceiling removal, wood door restoration, deck staining, and commercial tenant improvements. The company is EPA RRP lead-safe certified for work on pre-1978 homes and serves as an authorized dealer for Sherwin Williams and Duracoat products.
Based in the College Area at 5814 College Ave, Local San Diego Painting serves Coronado, La Jolla, Mission Hills, North Park, Rancho Santa Fe, and surrounding San Diego communities. The company maintains all project details for the duration of their warranty and offers end-of-warranty inspections with complimentary touch-ups.
Updated: 04-06-2026
Cabinet projects generate some of the strongest praise in reviews. Jennifer Corum Kolinski reports that "the cabinets, even 4 years later, look incredible" after transforming her island from fire engine red to crisp white. Bryan Williams notes being "more than pleased with the communication, attention to detail, and end product" after having Jaime and Javier refinish his kitchen cabinets. Christina Sarazin adds that Jamie and Javier were "professional and efficient" on her kitchen project.
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Reviews consistently highlight the company's communication systems. Cynthia Rodriguez appreciated that "the daily check in Jonathan provided put our minds at ease" about timeline expectations. Robin Alter-Haas notes that project manager Keith "came by daily to make sure the job was on track and kept us informed every step of the way." Chris Galuppo adds that Jorge's team "let us know when they'd be wrapping up" each day, allowing the family to plan around the work.
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The prep phase receives significant attention in reviews. Robin Alter-Haas explains that Chad "knew to be done right, the prep work was going to be extensive" on her 1936 home, where "the whole house was scraped, power washed and primed." Chris Galuppo notes the team "went through and patched all of the dings and dents" on his 1950s home so the finished product looked better than when he bought the house.
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Punctuality and cleanliness emerge as consistent themes. Eml Luca notes that George and his crew "arrived promptly every morning" and "at the end of the day everything was clean and put away." Walker Shaw confirms the crew "cleaned up putting all their equipment out of our way" daily. Cynthia Rodriguez adds they "cleaned up daily and were careful with our newly installed plants" during her exterior project.
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Reviews frequently reference specific team members. Lead painter Omar is described as "a skilled artisan who has perfected his craft" by Robin Alter-Haas. Supervisor Wayne impressed Brianna Popp by walking through beforehand and showing "things we would never thought to look." Foreman Bebo was praised by Christi P. as "detail oriented" and "communicative throughout." Other named crew members include Jonathan, Jorge, Jaime, Javier, Keith, and George.
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Historic home expertise appears throughout reviews. Robin Alter-Haas had her "1936 home" painted and praised the extensive prep work required. Chris Galuppo's 1950s house received attention to "wear and tear from the years of use and weather." Elena L. on Yelp notes they handled "popcorn ceilings in our house, including tall vaulted ceilings." The company's EPA RRP certification allows safe work on lead paint in pre-1978 homes.
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One detailed negative review from Amanda Jo described issues with paint on new doors and fixtures. While no public owner reply appears on the review, the pattern across other reviews shows consistent quality. Brianna Popp notes "every little flaw was corrected" on her project. Jennifer Corum Kolinski, a self-described "picky" customer, reports Local San Diego "kept to their promised timeline" with no issues across multiple projects.
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Several reviewers mention returning for additional work. Jennifer Corum Kolinski has "had them back twice since" her major whole-house project for additional rooms. Bryan Williams states he has "used Local SD several times in my new home" with work that "always exceeded my expectations." Morgan Haines confirms using them "repeatedly for both indoor and outdoor painting" and will "use them again."
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California requires a C-33 Painting and Decorating contractor license for projects over $500. Local San Diego Painting holds California Contractor License No. 991999, issued 04/09/2014, with Active status through 09/30/2027. The license is held by CHADFLOOD, INC., a California Stock Corporation (Entity No. 4157265), filed 05/25/2018 with Active status and Good standing across all categories. The registered agent is Ashley Flood at 5814 College Ave, San Diego, CA 92120.
-Verification Sources: California Contractors State License Board (CSLB), California Secretary of State
Updated: 04-07-2026