When Diane's horse barn needed repainting after 20 years, she called the same company that had done the original work two decades earlier. Wine Country Painters delivered again, with Diane noting "the prior coat has held up so beautifully." This kind of long-term relationship defines how owner Lee Dido runs his family-owned painting company in Santa Rosa.
Wine Country Painters serves Sonoma, Napa, and Marin Counties with residential and commercial painting services. The company handles everything from cabinet refinishing and deck staining to complete exterior transformations and commercial office renovations. Lee conducts estimates and remains involved throughout each project, while crew leaders Victor, Anthony, and Bob manage day-to-day operations on site.
The team is fully licensed, insured, and bonded with a C-33 Painting and Decorating classification. Wine Country Painters has earned Diamond Certified status for 16 consecutive years based on 160 verified customer surveys, reflecting their commitment to thorough preparation, quality materials from brands like Benjamin Moore and Sherwin-Williams, and detailed cleanup.
Updated: 04-06-2026
The company's dry rot expertise comes up frequently. Kathleen's Yelp review notes they handled "extensive dry rot repairs and painting" on her Petaluma home. Multiple Google reviewers mention siding replacement and rot remediation as part of their exterior projects. The team identifies damage during initial inspection, provides repair estimates, and completes structural work before painting begins.
-Review Snippet Sources: Google Reviews, Yelp
Cleanup receives consistent praise across platforms. Multiple reviewers note the crew "cleaned up every day" before leaving. Ginger from Angi states they were "very clean and professional." David emphasizes they left his property "cleaner than when they arrived." The team covers landscaping, protects furniture, and removes all materials daily rather than waiting until project completion.
-Review Snippet Sources: Google Reviews, Angi
Value perception runs strong in the reviews. Steve recounts that after the project, Lee "returned $1000 in unused paint and materials" rather than keeping the overage. David describes the bid as "a fair price for quality painting." Commercial client Jennifer notes "fair pricing" for their office work. Customers describe estimates as detailed, accurate, and competitive for the quality delivered.
-Review Snippet Sources: Google Reviews
Lee's hands-on approach appears throughout customer feedback. Steve describes Lee as "professional and easy to work with" during the estimate process. Bill notes Lee "came out the second day to check on things." Rebecca mentions Lee helped with "the selection of paint color," providing samples before work began. Unlike larger operations, the owner remains accessible from first consultation through final walkthrough.
-Review Snippet Sources: Google Reviews
Prep work stands out as a defining characteristic. David describes "scraping, sanding, caulking, power washing" before any paint touched his 35-year-old home. Steve mentions they "scraped and sanded and caulked" everything with care. Geoff's review highlights "meticulous attention to detail and extensive preparation to the home's integrity." The team addresses wood rot, fills cracks, and primes surfaces before applying finish coats.
-Review Snippet Sources: Google Reviews
The team adapts to occupied spaces with care. Jennifer's office project required working around business hours, and she notes they were "very respectful and professional." Residential customers mention crews communicating about room access, protecting belongings, and minimizing disruption. Rodney trusted them with his rental property tenants, confirming they were "respectful of the tenant" throughout the project.
-Review Snippet Sources: Google Reviews
Punctuality comes up in review after review. Rebecca describes the crew as "professional and on time every day," while Rodney, managing rental properties from out of state, notes they "showed up on time and kept me informed." Bill adds that they were "on the job at or before the scheduled time every day." The team sends confirmations and maintains consistent scheduling throughout multi-week projects.
-Review Snippet Sources: Google Reviews
Cabinet work requires particular attention, and reviewers confirm the results. Rebecca hired them for "wood paneling, wallpaper, popcorn ceiling, and cabinet work" in her 1970s home renovation. The website describes their process for achieving "magazine quality finish" through extensive prep and hands-on labor. Projects include kitchen cabinets, bathroom vanities, bookcases, and built-in shelving.
-Review Snippet Sources: Google Reviews
California requires a C-33 Painting and Decorating contractor license for projects over $500 in labor and materials. Wine Country Painters Inc holds California Contractor License No. 813620, issued 10/11/2002, with current status Active and expiration date 06/30/2026. The license is bonded with Business Alliance Insurance Company for $25,000 (Bond No. G70609095623, effective 01/01/2023). The company is registered as a California Stock Corporation under Entity No. 3989326, filed 01/31/2017, with Active status and Good standing with the Secretary of State and Franchise Tax Board. Agent for service of process is Lee M Dido.
-Verification Sources: California Contractors State License Board, California Secretary of State
Updated: 04-07-2026