When Jim Mangels needed his 22-year-old wood cabinets refinished in Santa Rosa, painter Raul delivered results so flawless that Jim described the cabinets as looking "brand new." A tricky problem emerged with the old cabinet doors, and owner Mike Chavez came out himself to solve it at his own expense. This hands-on approach defines how Mike Chavez Painting has operated since 2009.
The company handles residential and commercial painting throughout Sonoma, Napa, and Marin Counties, with expertise spanning exterior transformations, interior refreshes, cabinet refinishing, deck staining, and epoxy floor coatings. Office coordinator Deb manages scheduling and client communication while crew leaders including Tony, Pedro, and Mauricio oversee job sites. Mike personally assists customers with color selection decisions.
The fully licensed and insured team is EPA RRP lead-safe certified for work on homes built before 1978. Mike Chavez Painting has earned Diamond Certified status and been named Best Painting Company in Sonoma County for nine consecutive years. All projects include a three-year workmanship warranty.
Updated: 04-06-2026
The company has developed expertise with aging properties, including a 115-year-old historic home in downtown Santa Rosa. Stephen and Maria Crane noted the crew performed "lead-abated scraping, sanding, caulking, and priming" to ensure lasting results. P F praised team lead Mauricio for working through the wettest rainy season, reporting dry rot and replacing it while painting only on "bright sunny dry days."
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Cleanup practices appear in nearly every review. Kim observed that when work finished, they "left my home and yard spotless." Donneek K praised Pedro and Edgar for completing their job, noting "they cleaned up completely when they were done." Multiple customers describe crews covering furniture with plastic sheets and removing all paint splatters from floors and surfaces.
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John Sillers had a single water stain on a cabinet top that most companies would have considered too small. Mike Chavez Painting agreed to fix it, and "Michael Chavez himself came to do the work." John called it "dedication" that the owner personally handled such a minor repair rather than passing it off or declining the project entirely.
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Bonnie S. hired them to paint her historic Kenwood Community Church and fellowship hall. The crew completed the job "on time, on budget, and kept the entire project clean" so community services could continue. Jeremy Sharp noted they helped with "a tricky color matching scenario" for a commercial building and guided them through the best paint types for the application.
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Christina Malley hired them to paint her exterior but had issues due to weather and moisture in the siding. She reported "the Chavez team came back again and again to make things right." When Jim Mangels experienced a problem with old cabinet doors, owner Mike Chavez personally visited and solved it at his own expense. The pattern shows accountability over excuses.
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Multiple reviews highlight Mike's personal involvement in color consultations. John D mentioned Mike was "super helpful and patient with our color selection decision." Ray Giampaoli noted that "Mike helped us pick out the best paint color to lighten up our kitchen." David Woltering confirmed the team was "extremely helpful in helping us determine exterior colors" for his home.
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One Yelp reviewer mentioned "arrogance and attitude" concerns despite acknowledging a "nice paint job." This isolated comment contrasts with the overwhelming pattern of reviews praising crew members as "polite," "friendly," and "respectful." Maria Shere described the workers and office staff as "both friendly and competent" with concerns "promptly and reassuringly addressed."
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Branden Garrison hired them for garage floor epoxy after previous positive experiences with deck staining and interior painting. He praised foreman Felix and crew for explaining "the plan each day" and executing with extraordinary detail. The transformation was "way beyond what I imagined" and turned him into a self-described "Neat Freak" about keeping the floor clean because it came out "so shiny and beautiful."
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California requires a contractor license for painting projects over $500. Mike Chavez Painting Inc holds California Contractor State License Board License No. 939252, classified as C-33 (Painting and Decorating), originally issued 10/24/2009 with expiration date 09/30/2026 and Active status. The business is registered with the California Secretary of State as a Stock Corporation (CA - General) under Entity No. 3751970, initially filed 01/30/2015 with Active status and Good standing across all categories.
-Verification Sources: California CSLB, California Secretary of State
Updated: 04-07-2026