San Jose Painting Contractors

El Gato Painting has provided exterior house painting services since 1977 to homes in San Jose, California and across the entire San Francisco Bay area. A painting company can only last that long by delivering high quality house painting at affordable prices. As a locally owned and operated business, El Gato is very familiar with the unique challenges of exterior house painting in San Jose and the Bay Area. From choosing exterior paint that will stand up to the unpredictable California weather to properly disposing of waste, El Gato’s team of experienced professional house painters make quality workmanship and your satisfaction our top priority. We strive to be the best San Jose Painters in the entire Bay Area.

Competitive Pricing

In the current economy, the first question any homeowner has about a house painting project is, “how much will it cost?” El Gato understands the need to hire house painters that offer a competitive price without sacrificing high quality workmanship. Other painting contractors will tell you that they offer the lowest price, and they are probably right. Any house painters can do the job cheaply, but if they cut corners on materials and preparations, you will find yourself having to paint again in just a few years, which means paying to do the same job twice. El Gato Painting probably won’t be the lowest bid you receive for exterior house painting, but we won’t be the highest either. We work hard to keep our costs low and pass the savings on to our customers. But we also use high quality exterior paints and a 21-step exterior house painting process to ensure that the work stands the test of time, saving you money in the long run.

Established Painting Company

Experience matters when it comes to exterior house painting. Hiring cheaper house painters means you never know if they are going to be around if you run into problems. El Gato Painting is a well established company with more than 30 years of exterior house painting experience in San Jose and the Bay Area. We have built a solid, reliable business on quality workmanship and customer satisfaction. While we know that no exterior paint lasts forever, we use the best materials and choose the perfect paints to keep your exterior paint looking like new for five to eight years. Nothing makes us prouder than a satisfied customer calling us when they are once again in need of exterior house painters. In our 30+ years of business we have come back to do exterior house painting on the same home again and again when they need a fresh coat.

Qualified to do the Job

All those years of experience means that El Gato Painting is qualified to do the job right. Where other painting companies use students and handymen, we hire only the most experienced professional painters who understand the unique conditions in San Jose and the Bay Area, and are skilled in sophisticated painting techniques such as faux finish, specialty paint colors, and advanced plasters. We keep our foremen and painters up to date on the latest materials and techniques by attending trade shows, keeping in touch with manufacturers reps, and reading trade articles. We employ constant training to ensure that our exterior house painters know just the right material and the perfect application techniques for your home’s exterior. You expect your auto mechanic to keep up on the latest parts and techniques, so why would you expect anything less from your painting contractor?

Licensed, Bonded and Insured

It is important to choose a painting company that is licensed and insured. El Gato painting is licensed and bonded by the State of California, and insured against any damages or accidents. We have also been accredited members of the Better Business Bureau since 2002, and have an A+ rating for reliability and customer service. When customers have questions or concerns, our professional house painters take quick action to ensure that our customers are happy with their exterior paint job. Our high professional standards make us proud members of the Painting and Decorating Contractors of America.

Doing Business Locally in San Jose

Having operated in San Jose and the San Francisco Bay Area since 1977, El Gato Painting understands the unique character and conditions that make exterior house painting particularly challenging in this area. Homes in the Bay Are range from brand new houses built from cutting-edge green materials to Victorian row homes that have stood for more than a century. Different materials and areas need different paints, and El Gato has the local experience to get it right. The unpredictable weather in this part of California also affects your exterior paint. If your painting contractor picks the wrong exterior paint, it could only last half as long. Painting your house in the wrong weather conditions could damage the paint, extend drying time, or even shorten the life of the exterior paint. El Gato has been through everything the Bay area has to throw at house paint, and knows how to protect your home.

Accurate Painting Estimates

Our seasoned house painting professionals provide you with an accurate, detailed estimate of costs before starting the job. We examine each surface to be painted in order to thoroughly understand the materials and preparations that are needed at each step, San Jose painters are willing to take the extra steps needed to ensure you satisfaction. We then provide you with a clear and concise estimate, including materials, labor, and taxes so that you can make an informed choice about your exterior house painting service. Our professional exterior house painters are also happy to answer any questions about your estimate before the work begins, so that you feel comfortable with the whole process. We strive for thorough and accurate estimates so that your exterior house painting project finishes on time and on budget.

Signed Contracts

If you are searching for a painting company, you have probably heard horror stories about painting contractors that take the money up front and then disappear without doing the job. El Gato wants you to feel at ease through the whole house painting process, which is why we offer a signed legal contract and do not accept payment until the exterior paint job is completed and you are 100% satisfied. Trust is a major factor when you let a painting company into your home, which is why we offer customer testimonials and references on demand.

Client References

At El Gato Painting we photographs every house that we paint, not only to provide you with before-and-after comparisons of our work, but also to show our customers the skills and options that we can provide to them. With more than 17,000 exterior house painting projects completed in San Jose and the Bay Area since 1977, there is a very good chance that we have done house painting similar to your needs and specifications. If you are unsure what you want from an exterior house painting, we can show you hundreds of different options from exterior paint jobs we have done in the past. With the wide range of paints, colors, and techniques available to our professional house painters, we are sure that we can help you find the perfect way to improve your home.

Proper Waste Disposal

As you are no doubt aware, house painting can be a messy job. Materials, leftover paint, and old paint that has been removed are a hassle to clean up and potentially toxic. At El Gato we have the experience and know-how to see a job through from initial preparation to proper cleanup afterwards. Our professional house painters have the experience and knowhow to remove the old and unused paint and materials in the cleanest, most environmentally friendly way possible, leaving your home as clean as it was before we started. Our professional house painters are skilled at safely removing hazardous materials according to the strict disposal guidelines set by the State of California.

Top Quality Materials

Of course, any exterior paint job is only as good as the paint that is used. At El Gato Painting we use only top of the line materials to ensure that your exterior house painting lasts for years to come. Our experienced house painters match the right paints to your homes exterior to prevent fading, cracking, and chipping. We use high-end name-brand exterior house paints such as Decratrend, Olympic, Cuprinol, Dunn-Edwards, Pittsbugh and Kelly-Moore that have stood the test of time and stood up to the unpredictable elements in San Jose and the Bay Area over the years. While high-end exterior paints like the ones we use seem to be expensive, the durability and lifespan of these high quality materials means more time between house paintings, which means you save more money in the long run.

Helpful Professionals

You never know what to expect when you are hiring a painting contractor. Sometimes you get a one-man operation who never picks up his cell phone. Other times you can work with a painting contractor that sends you through automated menus just so you can leave them a voicemail. At El Gato painting, we understand the importance of professional, personal communication. That is why we have a real, live person in our office right here in the Bay Area to take your call and answer your questions. Our company is based in California, and our painters all live in the Bay Area. We are invested in the community because we are a part of the community.

Experienced and Knowledgeable Staff

Everyone at El Gato Painting, from the receptionist who answers the phone, to the foreman at the job site, to the house painter on the ladder, has years of training and experience in exterior house painting. As San Jose painters we keep up on the latest developments in the technology and techniques of exterior house painting and train our employees so that they can do the job right, and answer your questions.

Prompt Customer Service

At El Gato Painting, we work to ensure that every exterior paint job is done to the customer’s satisfaction, but we know that sometimes problems will happen. When other companies will give you the runaround after a job is completed, El Gato will work with you as long as possible to resolve any problems you have with our exterior paint work. Our business relies on repeat customers and good referrals, so we will work to ensure that when we pack up our trucks, we leave you happy with your exterior paint work. That way we can continue to serve San Jose and the Bay Are for another thirty years.