Too many San Diego homeowners have experienced painting contractors who cut corners on prep work, leave a mess behind, or disappear when touch-ups are needed. Owner Rene Diaz founded Diaz Painting in 1999 with a different approach, building a family business where his wife Synthia and son Roman work alongside him on every project. The company relocated from Denver to San Diego in 2011 and has built its reputation on thorough preparation and transparent communication.
The team handles interior and exterior residential painting, cabinet refinishing, garage floor coatings, and deck treatments. They also complete commercial projects including offices, retail spaces, and warehouses. Before any painting begins, the crew completes power washing, stucco repair, wood rot repair, and comprehensive surface preparation. Customers receive labeled touch-up paint at project completion.
Diaz Painting is fully licensed, bonded, and insured in California. The company is EPA RRP Lead-Safe Certified for work on homes built before 1978. They serve all of San Diego County from their Spring Valley base.
Multiple customers have returned for second and third projects. Gloria M. shares "We have used Diaz Painting 3 times over the past several years" and remains satisfied each time. Thomas D. hired them again for cabinet work after a previous exterior project, noting they "exceeded expectations." The combination of quality work, fair pricing, and genuine relationships keeps customers coming back rather than shopping around for each new project.
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Customers consistently highlight the extensive preparation as a standout feature. Diane G. describes how they "power wash the outside the house, repair stucco, wood repair, and protect all your landscaping before they even start painting." Alex L. confirms they handled "stucco repair, wood rot repair, drywall, sanding, wood replacement and paint" before the painting began. Multiple reviews emphasize this prep-first approach prevents future peeling and ensures lasting results.
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Customers praise the consistent communication from start to finish. Chuck K. notes "communication was prompt and clear" throughout the process. Priscilla S. appreciated that "Roman provided daily updates" during her project. The family handles scheduling, questions, and updates directly rather than through an impersonal office, which customers describe as feeling like working with people who genuinely care about the outcome.
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The family-operated nature of the business creates accountability that customers notice. Diane G. states she felt comfortable because "I was able to leave during the day and they took care of my home." Robert S. echoes this, noting the crew was "very trustworthy people that I didn't have to worry about leaving my home to them." This trust comes from the same family members working every job rather than rotating anonymous subcontractors.
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Customers consistently describe the value as excellent for the quality received. Philip V. states "we felt they provided an excellent job at good value" after comparing their work to other contractors. Gloria M. calls the pricing "reasonable" across three separate projects. Chuck K. found the price "fair and honest." Rather than being the cheapest option, reviews suggest the thorough prep work and lasting results justify the investment.
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The scope of work extends well beyond applying paint. Robert S. had them handle "stucco patching and painting, wood repair and painting, a complete replacement and painting of a patio cover" in a single project. Frances O. trusted them with "restoring antique French doors" that required delicate work. Michael P. coordinated gutter work and HOA compliance issues through the team. This full-service approach simplifies projects for homeowners.
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Reviews repeatedly mention cleanup as exceptional. Casey J. was impressed that they "clean up daily and were respectful of our property." Mark W. notes "the clean up was more than I expected" after exterior work. The crew uses drop cloths, plastic sheeting, and daily debris removal to keep work areas orderly. Several customers mention their property looked better after the project than before work started.
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The team assists with color decisions rather than just executing orders. Casey J. found them "very helpful when trying to get opinions on what is going to look good" and appreciated that they are "knowledgeable and up to date on design standards and trends." Dave S. mentions Rene provided a "color swath chart" during the estimate process. This guidance helps customers avoid costly color mistakes.
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California requires a C-33 Painting & Decorating Contractor license for projects over $1,000. Diaz Painting holds CSLB License No. 963331, issued July 15, 2011, with Active status through July 31, 2027. The license is held under Sole Ownership by Rene Diaz. A corporation named Diaz Painting San Diego Inc. (Entity No. 4851903) was filed February 23, 2022 but terminated June 9, 2023. The business currently operates as a sole proprietorship at 10094 Sierra Madre Road, Spring Valley, CA 91977.
-Verification Sources: California Contractors State License Board, California Secretary of State