Ron Rice founded Ron Rice Painting & Consulting in San Diego after working as a foreman for Woods Painting in Nashville and running his own company, Changes Painting. With painting experience dating back to 1987, Ron personally conducts estimates and frequently visits job sites to check progress. Office Manager Michelle Egyed coordinates scheduling and client communication, while crew leads like Carlos, Luis, Ramon, and Ian oversee daily operations on site.
The company specializes in residential and commercial painting, with particular expertise in cabinet refinishing using their hard coat paint process, exterior whole-house painting, and deck and fence staining. Projects range from single-room refreshes to complete commercial transformations, including work on airplane hangars and multi-unit apartment buildings. The team uses Benjamin Moore paints and emphasizes thorough surface preparation on every job.
Ron Rice Painting & Consulting is fully licensed, bonded, and insured. The company is a proud member of the Painting and Decorating Contractors of America (PDCA) and received the American Painting Contractor Top Job Award in 2020. All painters are W2 employees with no subcontractors used. They serve all of San Diego County, including Poway, Del Mar, Coronado, La Mesa, and surrounding communities.
The company explicitly states this policy on their website and delivers on it consistently. Ken T. specifically noted crew member Matt, saying "if you have Matt as one of your crew member, you are in good hands!!!" Customers frequently reference the same crew names across reviews, including Carlos, Luis, Ramon, and Ian, demonstrating team consistency project after project.
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Andrew Lewis described how "when some of the exterior paint began to fail a year later, they returned and made good on their guarantee" without any hassle. The crew "expertly blended the paint" to match the original work. Colleen Wenham also experienced this commitment when the team added a third coat of stain at no additional charge because they were not satisfied with the coverage themselves.
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Robert Neuhard highlighted the "hard coat paint process on the cabinets" which "completely modernized them, giving a sleek, like-new finish that feels custom-built." Samuel Simpson was so impressed he noted it was "some of the most professional work I have ever received for cabinet painting" and appreciated that the crew explained the entire process to him.
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Paul D. praised the estimate process, calling the bid "itself a thing of beauty" with exceptional detail regarding needed repairs and preparation. Stephen Miller noted "the quote we received was notably less expensive than several competitors, yet the quality of work was outstanding." Avery K. confirmed "the price/s were fair, not too high or low, but just right for our budget."
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Ken T. emphasized that "they are the cleanest painters in town" and "they clean up after themselves every day." W Z noted that "everyday the work areas were cleaned up" with "minimal disruptions to our regular daily routines." Cathy Zemlick appreciated how crews were "very careful moving our furniture and covering it" while working in her home with three indoor cats.
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Conni Musser had her "101 year old home" painted and praised the team's respectful approach. Ann Ewalt's 1953 home with cedar siding and double hung windows received careful attention, with Carlos and Luis "willing to listen and attend to any of my concerns." The company handles sun-damaged surfaces, weather-worn wood, and stucco repairs as part of their thorough preparation process.
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DW Donahoo was "actually surprised that the owner, Ron Rice personally showed up several times to check out the progress of the project." Michel Estefan confirmed "Ron personally supervised the paint job by frequently visiting the house and checking in with us through texts." Olivia Oyl noted Ron was the only contractor among five interviewed who brought "a well put together folder with all of his licenses."
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The single negative Google review from Jose Segura concerned a driving incident, not work quality. Ron responded professionally, offering his personal cell phone number and asking for specific details to address the situation internally. He wrote that he would appreciate "a more balanced way to resolve this" and invited the reviewer to experience their services firsthand, demonstrating accountability without defensiveness.
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California requires a C-33 Painting and Decorating contractor license for projects over $500. Ron Rice Painting & Consulting operates as RRPC-SD INC and holds CSLB License No. 834038, a C-33 classification. The license was originally issued 03/15/2004, reissued 09/10/2018, and remains active with an expiration date of 09/30/2026. The business address on file is 8756 Bridannela Trl, Lakeside, CA 92040.
-Verification Sources: California Contractors State License Board (CSLB)