Mike Chavez Painting brings over 17 years of hands-on experience to residential and commercial projects across Sonoma, Napa, and Marin counties. The team pairs thorough surface preparation with premium products from Dunn Edwards, Benjamin Moore, and Sherwin Williams, building each project from a careful on-site assessment through a clean, lasting finish.
From whole-house exteriors on historic Santa Rosa Victorians to factory-smooth cabinet refinishing and industrial epoxy floor coatings, the crew handles every surface with equal precision. Certified under the EPA RRP rule for lead-safe renovation, they are equipped for older homes throughout Petaluma, Healdsburg, Windsor, and the greater North Bay.
Every project is completed by in-house employees, never subcontracted, and backed by a 3-year workmanship warranty. Named Best Painting Company in Sonoma County nine consecutive years and recognized as a Nextdoor Neighborhood Favorite, Mike Chavez Painting remains rooted in the local community it has served since 2009.
Updated: 06-10-2026
Homeowners consistently highlight the extensive preparation that precedes any brushwork. Donna Hepp recalled countless hours scraping, sanding and prepping her 1910 home, while Stephen and Maria Crane noted detailed lead-abated scraping, sanding, caulking, and priming on their 115-year-old downtown Santa Rosa property. Crews arrive on schedule, keep the workspace tidy each evening, and walk the homeowner through the finished result before packing up.
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Cabinet work has become a signature service. Terry Pennebaker said the kitchen cabinets looked so good that friends commented it resembled a full kitchen remodel. Jim Mangels described 22-year-old wood cabinets that now look brand new, praising painter Raul for smooth, flawless surfaces and daily cleanup. When a tricky issue arose with old cabinet doors, Mike Chavez came out himself and resolved it at his own expense.
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Christina Malley hired the team for an exterior repaint and ran into moisture issues in the siding during a rainy stretch. She noted that the Chavez team came back again and again to make things right. Similarly, kenneth sansone praised the crew for working skillfully between rainstorms to deliver a top-notch finish on schedule. Dave Clark reported that the firm maintained the same high standards across three consecutive years of work on his property.
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Jeremy Sharp described help with a tricky color matching scenario for The Promise Center commercial building and noted the team guided them through the best paint types for their application. Alison Brown praised the crew for handling a large open ceiling in a commercial buildout space, calling the customer service exceptional. On the institutional side, Bonnie S. said the crew painted Kenwood Community Church and fellowship hall on time, on budget, and kept everything clean for ongoing community services.
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Multiple reviewers describe returning for second and third engagements. Wendy Valle used the company three times over six-plus years for pre-fire repair, interior rebuild work, and exterior touch-ups. Ray Giampaoli had full exterior prep, interior door and trim painting, room painting, and kitchen cabinets handled across several visits. Branden Garrison returned for deck staining, interior painting, and a garage floor epoxy application, noting the same professionalism, quality of products and services, and stellar communication each time.
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John Sillers recounted calling about a small cabinet water stain repair, a job most companies would have declined, and noted that Michael Chavez himself came to do the work. Victoria Hughes mentioned Mike helping customers pick paint colors and his office team checking in throughout each job from start to finish. Courtney C described support every step of the way, from color decisions to schedule coordination.
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Stina L. left a 2-star Yelp review noting a satisfactory paint job but expressing concern about attitude and pricing. No owner response is visible on that review. In contrast, Christina Malley's Google review, which described weather-related issues during an exterior project, showed the company returning repeatedly until the homeowner was satisfied. The response pattern suggests the company addresses problems in person more than online.
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Mike Chavez Painting Inc holds CSLB License #939252 for C-33 Painting and Decorating, issued 10-24-2009 with an active status through 9-30-2026. The company is registered as a Stock Corporation with the California Secretary of State under Entity #3751970, filed 1-30-2015, with Active status and Good standing across all four categories (SOS, FTB, Agent, VCFCF). The FAQ page confirms the company carries both liability insurance and workers' compensation coverage.
-Verification Sources: CSLB, CA Secretary of State, Company Website FAQ
Updated: 06-10-2026