Sucro Painting Contractors handles the kind of South Bay painting problems that drive homeowners to call a second contractor. Peeling stucco that was never primed correctly, trim rot hiding behind old paint layers, cabinet finishes that start chipping within months. The Torrance-based crew, led by owner Marcus Sucro since 2011, works through a documented preparation sequence, detailed video-assisted proposals, and a dedicated spray booth for cabinet refinishing with commercial-grade 2K urethane coatings.
The company runs in-house crews across residential and commercial projects, including interior and exterior repaints, stucco repair, drywall restoration, epoxy floor coatings, pressure washing, and wallpaper services. Named crew members like Frank, Esteban, Jose, Wilbur, and Mac appear consistently in customer feedback, each assigned to projects matching their skill set. A PCA Accredited Contractor with active CSLB licenses in both C-33 Painting and B General Building, the team backs completed work with a 3-year limited workmanship warranty and carries full bonding and insurance.
Sucro serves twelve South Bay communities from El Segundo to Long Beach, with particular depth in Torrance, Manhattan Beach, Hermosa Beach, and Redondo Beach, where the salt air and UV exposure that define coastal living demand coatings built for more than appearance.
Updated: 06-10-2026
Customers who hired Sucro after failed paint jobs describe recurring patterns the company addresses head-on. Tom Trezek brought in Sucro after 15 years of neglected exterior with peeling eaves and powdered stucco. The crew pressure washed, scraped, sanded extensively, patched stucco, then applied two coats of primer and two coats of Loxon. He reported he was amazed at the finished product after expecting to be disappointed. Rob Schuler, traumatized by past painters who dropped ladders into neighbors' yards, found Sucro's team handled his 3-story home without incident while advising on color matching for sunlight and shading conditions.
-Review Snippet Sources: Google Reviews
Sucro processes cabinet doors and drawer fronts in a dedicated professional spray booth and cures them in a controlled dry room, using commercial-grade 2K urethane systems rather than standard architectural paints. Pat Carey described a kitchen that looked seemingly brand new after the refinishing. Mike Towne, who was never a fan of painted cabinets, hired Sucro for a rental property and found the result changed his mind. Jeff Davis had old cabinets with peeling veneers completely transformed, noting that Luis was meticulous in terms of taping, masking and painting the existing frames.
-Review Snippet Sources: Google Reviews
Multiple customers highlight the company's detailed proposal approach as a differentiator. Susan Schlichting, who compared five contractors, described Sucro's proposal as by far the most professional, with photos for every area requiring repair and detailed descriptions of work. Jim Steinauer called every aspect from estimation to execution outstanding. Pam Fleischer praised the scheduling process as highly communicative and personalized, with multiple reminders before appointments.
-Review Snippet Sources: Google Reviews
Reviews consistently describe preparation as the most labor-intensive and valued phase. richard katz detailed how Gustavo handled carpentry after pressure washing, then Esteban and Hector repaired stucco, caulked, and primed bare wood before applying two coats of paint. kimberly diane's review noted that the crew handled re-stuccoing and meticulous preparation on her fascia, trim, doors, and walls. jim powell described how Wilbur and Jorge expertly sanded, stained, and clear-coated extensive wood trim while protecting fragile Spanish tile roofing.
-Review Snippet Sources: Google Reviews
The company's response to problems reveals their operational standards. Eric Carson noted communication as the one area needing improvement, and it was addressed during the project. Gloria Robinson described an area she missed during the walkthrough that the production manager returned the next day to finish at no additional charge. However, two 1-star reviews from terp science and Michelle Fajardo describe unresolved exterior prep and paint failure disputes, suggesting the company's resolution process does not satisfy every customer.
-Review Snippet Sources: Google Reviews, Yelp
Reviews identify a stable, specialized team. Mac (operations manager) handles estimates and client communication, appearing in 15+ reviews. Frank manages interior projects and was praised by Stanton Swafford for a front door that could not have been better. Esteban leads exterior crews, earning recognition from Herman Warren who said he resolved issues before they became problems. Jose Bonilla, Luis, Wilbur, Hector, Gustavo, Jorge, Rony, Alec, and Wuilber each appear in specific project contexts, suggesting consistent crew assignment rather than rotating subcontractors.
-Review Snippet Sources: Google Reviews
Dima Issa, who runs a property management company, described working with Sucro on multiple commercial properties and starting on two 300-unit residential buildings. kathi L hired them for a 6-unit townhome building in Redondo Beach with extensive rot and stucco damage. Susan Schlichting's 2-story New England saltbox near the beach involved architectural detail matching. The company maintains dedicated commercial service pages for HOA, condo, office, and industrial painting, and its general building license supports the structural repair work that often accompanies commercial projects.
-Review Snippet Sources: Google Reviews
The company holds CSLB License #961422 (C-33 Painting and Decorating, active through 5/30/2027) and License #1093416 (B General Building). The business operates as MBS Development, Inc., a California Stock Corporation formed in 2011, with Marcus Sucro as registered agent and president. BBB records show an A+ rating with accreditation since 2016. The company is EPA lead-safe certified and carries full bonding and insurance.
-Verification Sources: CSLB, CA Secretary of State, BBB, BuildZoom
Updated: 06-10-2026