McCarthy Painting Co
About McCarthy Painting Co.
Founded in 1969 by Fred McCarthy, McCarthy Painting Co. has spent over five decades beautifying homes and commercial properties throughout Marin County. Owner Gregory Owens, nephew of the founder, has guided the company since 1990 from their San Rafael headquarters on Front Street.
The fully licensed and insured team holds California State Contractors License No. 268819 and maintains both general liability and workers compensation coverage. As an EPA RRP Lead-Safe Certified firm, they handle older homes requiring specialized preparation. Services range from interior and exterior residential painting to commercial projects, deck staining, cabinet refinishing, and wood repair work.
Husband-and-wife painting team Miguel and Griselda have worked together at McCarthy for over 20 years. Other longtime crew members include Jorge and Edwin, Nelson, and Cristian and Bryan. Office coordinator Mariah handles scheduling while estimator Robbie oversees projects. The company serves San Rafael, Mill Valley, Sausalito, Corte Madera, Tiburon, Larkspur, Novato, and surrounding Marin communities.
Updated: 01-22-2026
Q&A Based On What Customers Are Saying About McCarthy Painting Co.
Q: Do McCarthy Painting Co. crews clean up thoroughly at the end of each workday?
Multiple reviews highlight the daily cleanup practices. Jim Cole noted that painters Jorge and Edwin "managed to leave the property incredibly neat and clean at the end of every day's painting." Cheryl Smith described her crew as "super tidy" and said they "left our house in perfect condition." CB Bohn observed that Cristian "showed total respect to the house, treating it as if it were his own."
-Review Snippet Sources: Google Reviews
Q: How does McCarthy Painting Co. handle scheduling and weather delays?
Customers praise the communication during schedule changes. Lisa Beckstead reported that Mariah "kept us advised of schedule changes due to weather both by phone and email" and that "calls returned promptly." The Yelp review from Miko L. thanked McCarthy for patience "to wait through a couple early rain storms." The office stays in close contact throughout projects.
-Review Snippet Sources: Google Reviews, Yelp
Q: Does McCarthy Painting Co. handle wood repair and dry rot before painting?
The company addresses underlying damage as part of their prep work. Lynne Smith explained that "Nelson and Moises were especially great at replacing or repairing damaged wood and shingles during the week of prep work." Bill Wilhelm confirmed that Nelson "did an excellent job replacing dry rot along with anything else we needed." Anne Sparler noted her crew even "removed a door and replaced a window with expert care."
-Review Snippet Sources: Google Reviews
Q: What do customers say about McCarthy Painting Co. painters Miguel and Griselda?
This husband-and-wife team receives consistent praise across reviews. Geraldine Warner described their "impressive work ethic" noting they were "polite, focused, and respectful of our property." Kate Mailbox mentioned they "worked so quietly, at times I forgot there was someone at the house." The owner confirmed they have been married over 20 years, which helps them "work so smoothly together."
-Review Snippet Sources: Google Reviews
Q: Does McCarthy Painting Co. provide fair and reasonable pricing?
Several reviewers specifically mention value. Seth Nickinson described a "fair estimate" with "on time work." Lisa Beckstead stated "the cost was totally fair and reasonable." Leah Johnson, who needed work for resale purposes, reported "the bid was very fair" and the team "stuck to the budget and timeline." Grace Hughes also noted "reasonable price" alongside efficient service.
-Review Snippet Sources: Google Reviews
Q: How experienced are McCarthy Painting Co. deck and wood staining crews?
Reviews highlight expertise in deck refinishing. Cynthia Trader described how Cristian and Brian did "an amazing job refinishing our 2 decks, steps, railings and entryway" and even helped select stain colors, resulting in a "spectacular" finish. Paul Hall called the deck refinishing work by Gino and Carlos "superb" and noted they were "attentive to detail" and "conscientious about top quality work."
-Review Snippet Sources: Google Reviews
Q: Does McCarthy Painting Co. handle cabinet painting and kitchen projects?
Cabinet work appears frequently in reviews. Kate Mailbox reported her "kitchen looks brand new" after McCarthy's work. Travis Foster praised the interior project including help choosing "the perfect colors" leaving walls and trim "looking flawless." Shane Dennis mentioned the team even handled specialty work like "lime washing our nursery" in addition to repainting most of the interior.
-Review Snippet Sources: Google Reviews
Q: What happens if McCarthy Painting Co. customers notice issues after the job is complete?
The company stands behind their work. The Angi review mentioned the painting was "guaranteed for five years" and when bubbling appeared on railings after about a year, "the company was responsive to my request for a touch-up." Cheryl Smith noted that when she needed final painting help urgently, "McCarthy Painting was there for us" and accommodated their request.
-Review Snippet Sources: Google Reviews
Updated: 01-22-2026