Led by Lucio Santiago, who has been painting since age fifteen, Santiago's Paint & Home Improvement operates as an employee family-owned business based in Round Rock, Texas. Lucio handles contractor work and customer consultations while Nicole Santiago manages scheduling and company administration. The team uses Benjamin Moore paint products and maintains a first-come, first-serve scheduling system with clear timeline estimates for each project.
The company specializes in residential painting including interior and exterior work, cabinet painting and staining, deck and fence staining, front door refinishing, popcorn ceiling removal, and general home improvements. They also handle commercial projects, with recent work including office painting for local businesses. Customers frequently mention the team's attention to protecting furnishings and floors, with one noting "you could hardly tell anyone was even here besides the new colors."
Santiago's Paint & Home Improvement is fully insured and has operated since 2013. The company serves Round Rock, Austin, Cedar Park, Pflugerville, Georgetown, Hutto, Taylor, Lakeway, West Lake Hills, Liberty Hill, Bee Cave, Manchaca, and Sunset Valley.
Updated: 04-06-2026
Multiple customers highlight the crew's commitment to cleanliness. Monica Christmas noted "you could hardly tell anyone was even here besides the new colors and fresh paint fumes" and confirmed finding no paint on carpets or tiles. Todd Beaubien described the team as "tidy and great to have in my house." James Rabideau mentioned "they keep the work area clean" while Amber Schmitt praised how they were "very careful with my furnishings, light fixtures and keeping the floors protected."
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Punctuality appears consistently across reviews. Brandon McGee summarized his experience as "on-time, on-budget, quality work." Matthew Paul noted "they started and finished on time" on his exterior project. Amber Schmitt echoed this with "on time, on budget." Aaron Hollingsworth appreciated that "Lucio and Nicole gave specific times to meet" and the team "set up meeting invites so it was clear when they were coming."
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Reviews consistently mention Lucio's hands-on approach. Will described Lucio as "fantastic to work with" and "highly focused on customer satisfaction." Ivan May called Lucio and his team "by far one of my favorite contractors." Janet Ott noted that "Lucio takes great pride in ensuring the work is done properly" and "pays great attention to details in his review of his crews work." Bukola Ayeni added that "Lucio communicates well and in a timely manner."
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Customers praise the straightforward process. Aaron Hollingsworth noted the "quoting process was clear and professional" with specific meeting times provided. Amanda Jones appreciated that they "came out quickly to quote and worked with my schedule" and "didn't try to sell me on anything I didn't need." Judy Van Cleve described the experience as smooth "from first contact with the office to the final walk through."
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Several reviewers mention repeat business. Karen Myers stated "this is the second time I've used Santiago's and will only use them for future jobs." Criswood shared "have used them for a few years and they are my favorite painters." Jennifer Shockley-Daniels noted "have used Santiago's many times." Bukola Ayeni mentioned using them for "multiple interior jobs" and Ivan May confirmed "multiple jobs at my home."
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Fair value appears frequently in reviews. Kent Kopen listed "fair prices" among the company's strengths. Michelle Sanchez asked "quality work, good communication, and a fair price. What more could you ask for?" Amanda Jones "felt the price was very fair" while ConsideringAustin on Facebook also highlighted "fair prices" as a key attribute. ADAM K described the overall experience as "competitive price" combined with quality results.
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Cabinet work receives specific praise in reviews. James Rabideau had "cabinet painting in our primary bath and laundry rooms" completed with "outstanding" results within expected timeframes. Tad Danley had their weathered front door re-stained, noting "Santiago's made it look brand new" when they thought replacement might be necessary. The team handles various refinishing projects from cabinets to doors with attention to restoring rather than replacing.
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Updated: 04-07-2026