Eduardo Vicente Painting
About Eduardo Vicente Painting
When Cindy Wheeler's home needed its first paint job in decades, the challenges seemed overwhelming. Cracks in the stucco, rotting wood, years of neglect. Eduardo Vicente and his crew didn't just paint the exterior. They "basically refurbished the entire exterior" while protecting every plant in the process. When the trim color came back slightly off from the paint chip, Eduardo caught the discrepancy himself and returned to the paint store to get it perfect.
Eduardo Vicente founded his company in 2001 after moving from Argentina, where he trained in fine arts. He began as a decorative painter specializing in Venetian plaster, stencil work, gold leaf, and free-hand painting before expanding into full-service residential and commercial work. His team handles everything from single-room refreshes to whole-house transformations, including drywall repair, wood rot restoration, deck staining, and specialty finishes.
The company is fully bonded and insured with California Contractors License No. 800458. Eduardo Vicente Painting serves Santa Barbara, Montecito, Goleta, Carpinteria, Santa Ynez, Ojai, and surrounding areas.
Updated: 01-13-2026
Q&A Based On What Customers Are Saying About Eduardo Vicente Painting
Q: Does Eduardo Vicente Painting help customers choose the right paint colors?
Eduardo actively guides color selection rather than leaving customers to figure it out alone. Mark D. notes Eduardo "helped us with picking the color" and was on site often to answer questions. Javiera Barandiaran says "they took care to get our colors and finishes just right" after hiring them twice. Cindy Wheeler describes Eduardo as having a great eye who will consult on color choices and even caught when a trim color came back slightly off from the selected chip.
-Review Snippet Sources: Google Reviews, Yelp
Q: How thorough is Eduardo Vicente Painting's preparation work before painting?
Reviews consistently highlight prep work as a standout. Mary Becker describes the "prep work was thorough" with painting itself "flawless." Mark D. confirms there was a lot of prep work to do and "they didn't miss any details." RICK BARKLEY's 80-year-old house with wood siding neglected for 20 years required extensive prep, and the crew "didn't stop until they were certain all the prep work had been done to their satisfaction."
-Review Snippet Sources: Google Reviews, Yelp
Q: How does Eduardo Vicente Painting's pricing compare to other contractors?
Multiple customers mention competitive pricing after getting several quotes. RICK BARKLEY states Eduardo "gave us a very good estimate compared to others we checked out." Eva Enrigue notes "his prices are very reasonable for the high quality work." Cindy Wheeler expected exterior painting to be too expensive but found Eduardo's bid "surprisingly affordable" and later called the price an outstanding value, probably too low honestly.
-Review Snippet Sources: Google Reviews
Q: Does Eduardo Vicente Painting clean up the workspace during and after projects?
Cleanup receives consistent praise in reviews. Mark D. confirms "they kept their workspace clean while they were there." Michelle Zimney specifically appreciated how "they protected surfaces and cleaned up each day." M Scott Martin adds "they cleaned the entire area when they were finished." The pattern shows daily cleanup as standard practice rather than just end-of-project tidying.
-Review Snippet Sources: Google Reviews, Yelp
Q: Do customers hire Eduardo Vicente Painting for repeat projects?
Several reviews come from repeat customers, suggesting strong satisfaction. Javiera Barandiaran writes "we have hired them twice in the past two years and each time have been so pleased." Kimberly Taron states Eduardo just finished a second huge job at her house and adds "I will never use another painter." Cindy Wheeler notes she reviewed them before for interior work before hiring them again for exterior painting.
-Review Snippet Sources: Google Reviews
Q: Can Eduardo Vicente Painting handle commercial projects with tight schedules?
Commercial experience includes time-sensitive projects. Lucas Heverly manages The Drunken Crab restaurant and needed a hallway repainted during their only closed day. He reports Eduardo and his crew "were able to get in there and get the job done on that day for a fair price." Hugh Brownlee, a construction supervisor, has overseen Eduardo's work on "several high end homes in Montecito, as well smaller projects, both residential and commercial."
-Review Snippet Sources: Google Reviews
Q: How does Eduardo Vicente Painting handle older homes requiring extensive repairs?
Older homes with deferred maintenance are handled comprehensively. RICK BARKLEY's 80-year-old house with 20 years of neglect required siding replacement and rot repair. The crew "took care of all the siding, trim porches and even repaired rotted areas." Stephen Hammond's older house had wooden windows in need of serious attention and Eduardo provided "excellent services with careful attention paid to prepping the house."
-Review Snippet Sources: Google Reviews
Q: Has Eduardo Vicente Painting received any negative feedback?
One Yelp review from Sharon E. describes a frustrating experience where she accepted a quote for garage door and shutter repainting. She reports he then called to say he would "take care of the garage door" before ignoring her regarding the scheduling. She states he let the invoice expire. No owner response appears on the review. This contrasts with the overwhelming pattern of positive feedback praising responsiveness across 30+ other reviews.
-Review Snippet Sources: Yelp
Updated: 01-13-2026