When homeowners reach out to Waddell Painting Inc. for an estimate, owner Robert Waddell visits the property to assess the scope and discuss options. Office coordinator Katie handles scheduling and client communication while Robert walks customers through color choices and project details. Customers describe this initial experience as "honest, professional and thorough" from the first meeting.
The company handles residential and commercial painting with expertise in exterior repaints, cabinet refinishing, stucco repair, and HOA projects. Crews led by experienced painters like Gabriel, Nick, Paco, and Jessie have worked together for years, enabling seamless project coordination. The team also provides wood repair, deck coating, fence painting, and epoxy garage floors.
Waddell Painting Inc. is fully licensed and insured in California with Classifications B and C-33, carrying $2 million in general liability and $1 million in workers compensation coverage. They serve the greater Inland Empire including Upland, Rancho Cucamonga, Ontario, and surrounding communities.
Updated: 04-06-2026
Punctuality is a consistent theme in reviews. Peter Kavounas notes the crew was "punctual each day" and "started & finished the project exactly on schedule." Jeff Denney confirms his project was an "excellent job, started on time, finished as I was quoted." Bo Soto adds that they are "on time" and have "always lived up to their promises."
-Review Snippet Sources: Google Reviews
Reviews consistently praise the crew's cleanliness. Stacey Davidson describes them as "so neat and tidy at the end of each day that you didn't even know that so much work was going on." German De La Lama mentions they "covered all areas so area was clean no drips, no mess." Nancy Jankowski adds crews were "efficient not only with painting, but also with prepping and cleaning up every single day."
-Review Snippet Sources: Google Reviews
Customers frequently highlight precision work. A fellow local contractor calls their "attention to detail and quality workmanship truly unmatched locally." Romeo Koh, who describes himself and his wife as "extremely picky," reports they are "thrilled to have a brand new looking house." Nancy Ward notes "the attention to detail shows" after her kitchen cabinet and exterior painting project.
-Review Snippet Sources: Google Reviews
Cabinet projects receive strong praise. Lois La Curan states "my kitchen cabinets are flawless" and appreciated how "each crew does their specialty" with smooth timing between teams. Nancy Ward had her kitchen cabinets painted and describes the updated kitchen as "bright and beautiful." The company lists cabinet painting among its core residential services.
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Customers report pricing accuracy and fair value. Stacey Davidson found the estimate "in the range of what I was expecting" and "extremely competitive," adding they were "right on target with the actual costs when complete." Bo Soto confirms "fair pricing" as a reason for his recommendation. Jeff Denney states the "quality of this work was well worth the price."
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Long-tenured crews create memorable experiences. Lois La Curan notes "most of them have been with the company for years." Jeff Denney discovered "two of the six man crew actually painted my home eight years ago," demonstrating employee retention. Customers regularly name Gabriel, Nick, Paco, Jessie, Gustavo, and Marcus in their reviews, crediting them for quality work.
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Repeat business is common. Deborah Oberhauser has "used Waddell Painting 4 times in the past 20 years for 2 different properties." Bonnie Verhoef mentions she has "used them in the past" and returned again. Vickie Welch reports using "this company numerous times." Bo Soto started in 2022 with interior work and came back in 2024 for exterior painting.
-Review Snippet Sources: Google Reviews, Yelp
Communication is a strength. Nancy Jankowski appreciates that crews "always let me know at the end of each day what they would be doing the next day." Bo Soto praises "great communication, open and transparent" throughout his projects. Janis Schneider valued the "great communication" from Robert during her home assessment and the entire process.
-Review Snippet Sources: Google Reviews
California requires contractor licensing for painting work. Waddell Painting Inc. holds California Contractor License No. 830867, which is current and active with an expiration date of 01/31/2028. The license includes Classifications C-33 (Painting and Decorating) and B (General Building). The company also filed a Contractor's Bond with American Contractors Indemnity Company for $25,000. Waddell Painting, Inc. is registered as a California Stock Corporation (Entity No. 2455868), initially filed on 01/14/2003 with Active status and Good standing with the Secretary of State and Franchise Tax Board.
-Verification Sources: California Contractors State License Board, California Secretary of State
Updated: 04-07-2026