TL;dr - Go with Arana. I've used Arana on three projects. Each and every time, they've hit it out of the park with superb work done on schedule, great communication, and reasonable prices. I've also worked with several other painting contractors who managed to deliver exactly none of these. Even though they had solid reviews and made a great first impression. Arana is not going to be the lowest price option. But between the quality of the work and the other benefits of dealing with a super-professional, tightly managed operation, any small premium you pay is going to be money extremely well spent. A lesson I wish I had learned several jobs earlier! Better late than never, I suppose. But seriously, go with them. They are that good. read more

We had the pleasure of working with Emmanuel and his team to get our house ready to be put on the market. Communication was great and Emmanuel's team was able to take care of other side projects that arouse during the renovations. The quality of work done was fantastic. We highly recommend their services to others in the future. read more

Arana Painting is truly extraordinary on so many dimensions - it's hard to figure out where to start. We used them on two houses - one in Hillsborough and one in Burlingame. There are eight reasons why they are so good: 1) Technical Precision - these guys are masters with the paint brush and sprayer - whether wood, drywall, metal, stucco, you name the surface, they can paint it; intricate details of different color around wood, multiple colors on adjacent walls, care around expensive stone and wood inlay - they know how to do it. They preparation is second to none. 2) Speed and Hard Working - we needed a 6,000 sqft house completely painted inside and out, with repair work, putting lighter paint on darker paint, highly detailed around moldings - all done in 3-4 weeks. They committed to the schedule and they beat the schedule - when they ran into trouble they had more craftsman painters to add to the job and at times were willing to work past midnight. Whatever it took to get the job done on time in a high quality way. 3) Color Advice - we worked with a designer and and architect but we involved Emmanuel in the decision making given his deep expertise - he had great insight, a great eye, kept us out of trouble but was not afraid to give us bold suggestions. 4) Problem solving/fixing prior painter errors. Our Hillsborough house had redwood siding - the previous painter decided to fix gaps with plastic epoxy which left a shiny sheen next to flat wood - looked hideous and nearly impossible to fix. Emmanuel's team figure out how to strip the wood back to its core, re-prime and repaint and it came out looking like new. 5) Care - Emmanuel cares about his team and he cared about our houses - one point, a plumber accidentally hit a water pipe on our upper floor while Emmanuel and the team were finishing off the cabinets and walls in our remodeled kitchen. He saw the water coming through the ceiling, immediately got 10 guys moving to cover everything with plastic, led a "bucket brigade to get all the water out and minimized the damage to one area of floor and the drywall ceiling. Instead of a 6 months to deal with the water damage, because of his quick action, it took us a little over a week to fully recover and move forward. 6) Nice People - Every experience we had with Emmanuel and his team was awesome - from quoting the job to consulting on repairs and color choices to the actual painting and finishing - even when other subs damaged newly painted walls - they just got back to work and made sure everything was like new. No complaints, just good spirits, hard word, good attitudes. And when we needed help moving things around, they were there to help us - had nothing to do with the painting - they just were willing to pitch in whoever we needed to get things done. Made such a difference on a stressful job. 7) Cleanliness and Respect - they were immaculately clean in how they approached our job - they protected everything that wasn't painted, they never damaged anything in our garden cleaning their brushes, they made sure everything was back in place (we had 50 cabinets to paint in one house that they had to take apart including all the hardware; we had 75 windows that had to have it's hardware removed - everything was put back in place in perfect working order) - just rare to have that attention to detail on so many things. 8) Value for Money - Arana was not cheap - at least on our jobs - these were big jobs with a lot of detailed work. But I would pay it again and again and again and again and again. It wasn't cheap because he brought in high quality people who knew how to paint a high end house in a high end way that will last. The right paint, the right technique, fixing errors - in the end, he left nothing to worry about and the looks was extraordinary. If you're looking for a high end painter who knows what he is doing - Emmanuel and the guys are your team - I've used a lot of painters in the day - but never again - he will always be my go-to painter. read more

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Arana Painting did a fantastic job. They painted my mom's two story house in Millbrae and my one story house in San Bruno. Emmanuel came in with quick and great quotes. His teams were both very thorough and professional. Would highly recommend this company! read more

We have used Emmanuel for several jobs on our house. He and his team are amazing and professional. I am not sure that giving 5 stars is enough. He has painted our house, he has painted our gates, he has painted the inside of our house. He is efficient, he is very honest and we would trust him on any future job. I would recommend Emmanuel and his team at Arana painting to anyone. This is the team to go with if you are considering a painting job. Highly recommend! read more

We had Arana's Painting do our complete house. We were very impressed by the level of care they took in the prep work....power washing, scraping and above all caulking everywhere. The team was very friendly and efficient, and they did an excellent job cleaning up when finished. We couldn't be happier with how it looks and the level of protection. read more

Arana painting does excellent work - very professional and his crew is on time everyday. They worked very carefully on my 2 story home. I am very happy with the results. They did amazing prep work and the final paint looks fantastic. Also very fair and competitive. read more

Wow! I am so happy to have chosen Arana's Painting for my two painting projects. Emmanuel's crew handled the jobs beautifully. They paid attention to details and worked to make certain both homes were painted perfectly. Arana's Painting is the company to go with! THE BEST! read more

Need a Painting contractor?? Look no further....the quality workmanship we received from Emmanuel and his team was top notch!! They proved to be far more than just a painting crew for our 3 building / 12 unit project. They exceeded our expectations in every way and resolved several unanticipated issues that surfaced. They were professional, showed up on time, worked hard, and were respectful of the residents in our community. They were competitively priced, flexible and even helped out-source other needs that came up for us. Best of all, they even managed the many personalities that WE brought to our project with a smile. Of course, .... our buildings look amazing and I'm proud to show them off!! I'm never taking Emmanuel's contact out of my phone!!! read more

Emmanuel and his team were recommended to us by our decorator. They were competitively priced with the go-to painter used by our condominium complex, so we gave them a try. They painted my condominium unit in San Francisco, floor to ceiling and wall to wall, including doors, closets, and trim. They also painted a large built-in bedroom cabinet that we wanted to change the finish on. He and his team arrived on time each day, and worked hard all day. They carefully wrapped our furniture and personal belongings, taped off hard wood floors. We trusted them to be in our home without supervision. We are so very pleased with the outcome and the attention to detail. Their professional ability really shows when compared to other painters we have used in the past. We highly recommend Arana's! read more

Great painters! They are clean and pay attention to details. Also they are quick and get to work once they start the job. Highly recommended! read more

I was referred to Emmanuel from my realtor; the two have been working together for 10 years. I needed exterior painting done to my San Francisco home and unfortunately it had gotten pretty bad - paint chipping significantly to two sides of the house as well as a small alley of my house only accessible from my neighbor's yard. Emanuel came over promptly, took photos and looked at the house and provided a fair estimate for the house the next day -- we'd need scraping and sanding, priming, and then another layer of paint so that the siding wasn't damaged any further. His team came over to the house and worked diligently, and cleaned up after they left. They started on time and ended in the amount of time estimated. I would hire Emmanuel again for further work on the interior or exterior of my home. read more

These guys are fantastic. When I first read the reviews I thought "nobody is that good". Then I met with Emmanuel and was impressed. As the job progressed I was even more impressed. Thanks to you, Emmanuel, and and to all your team for doing such a fantastic job! read more

We've been lucky enough to work with Emmanuel and his crew for many years now. His work is great, prices fair and demeanor is both professional and kind. Their pricing is fair and they always try to be flexible with scheduling to meet your schedule. Because we do real estate, Arana's has painted multiple properties for us and our clients (both sellers and buyers). He's painted walls, ceilings, trim, kitchens, kitchen bathrooms, baths, exteriors, decks, garages and more. He uses Benjamin Moore paints generally but will accommodate other brands or special types of paint if requested. Emmanuel is always learning more and more skills and techniques to add to the services they offer, which is great as it adds to their extensive skillset! read more

Arana's Painting painted two buildings for me. They do quality work and are fast and efficient.

Emmanuel and his crew are pros! He was recommended by a friend, and I was pleased from the beginning. He and his team take a lot of care to do a really excellent job. They spend a lot of time doing prep to get it just right. He even gave a little advice on color. Emmanuel and his crew painted my kitchen cabinets and switched out the hardware- the look new! They also painted 3 bedrooms, cabinets in two bathrooms, walls in 2 bathrooms, closets, laundry room, office and a built in cabinet in our dining room. Everything looks fantastic! They are not the cheapest, but they are the best and well worth it. I worked with 6 painters in the last 10 years on both residential and commercial projects and Emmanuel is the only one I'd be excited to rehire. read more

Emmanuel and his staff were very professional and took the proper Covid precautions. They just painted a second building for us. Both buildings look amazing. They were very helpful in choosing the colors. Highly recommend! read more

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Emmanuel and his team did a fantastic job painting both the exterior and interior of our house. The team worked around our schedule and we would definitely use them again. Definitely recommend! read more

Arana's painting... once you work with them it will be the only painting service you will ever need or want to call. Emmanuel showed up on time very polite and professional, the estimate was right on the money and Emmanuel helped me out with a family heirloom restoration on the house. To my amazement his crew shared the same detailed customer service culture, it's rare when the whole team shares the same values as the owner. They left my house looking like new and cleaner then before they arrived thank you so much Mr. Arana and team! read more

Emmanuel and his crew are hardworking, diligent and efficient. They did a great job on interior painting of our house. Prompt response and finished the job ahead of proposed schedule. read more

Terrific job! Emmanuel offered a great price, and his team did a super job. Great attention to detail -- both in the painting itself, but also to the important prep and to the cleanup. I'd definitely choose them again! read more

Emmanuel and his crew painted the walls in a bedroom and den in our home. They did an excellent job - no paint got on any of the existing trim and crown molding - and they completed the job quickly and for a very fair price. Definitely recommend, and will be using them again ourselves in the future. read more

When we originally built our house, the exterior trim and downspouts were painted without being primed so you can imagine the damage. Emmanuel came out and was not deterred. We also agreed that our iron fencing needed painting. In addition, Emmanuel said that he could power wash years of dirt and grime buildup in our lightwells. Emmanuel's team arrived ready with masks and worked long days for almost three weeks. The crew is efficient, clean and they did an amazing job. I look forward to hiring Emmanuel again to take care of some interior work we need done. I highly recommend this company. read more

Look no further, Emmanuel is your guy! I interviewed 5+ painters before choosing Emmanuel and his crew - he has great pricing, asked all the right questions before providing an estimate, and was so easy to communicate with. His team painted our one bedroom before we put it on the market for sale, and just finished painting our 3 bedroom (8 total room) home. I felt so comfortable with Emmanuel and his team that we took off for our summer vacation and came back to a newly painted home! He even emailed me pictures while we were away so we could see the progress. We couldn't be happier with the work they did and I will be recommending him to all my friends. Emmanuel made great suggestions to me about the types of paint to use in hallways vs. bedrooms and he was very flexible (and nice!!) when we had to shift schedules around because of work being done to the house. read more

Emmanuel and his crew are the real deal. I originally hired them to paint my entire home interior, and he did not disappoint! I've had him back time and again for various other paint jobs big and small and will be using him for the entire exterior make over when the time comes. He and his team are meticulous when it comes to quality and genuinely care about what they do, and how they do it. I'm a super picky (err..anal) client, and his team consistently overdelivers. He's particularly skilled in painting cabinets...you be hard pressed to see the difference between his work and a factory OEM finish. Top tip: they do a lot of paintwork for one of most well known home builders/contractors in Hillsborough - but save yourself a markup and go direct! read more

Very professional, detail oriented, and got the house painted on schedule. And it looks great. Highly recommend Arana painting.

Fast, efficient, professional AND my house looks fantastic. Next time I need a painter, they'll be my first call.

Emmanuel and his crew were great. They are super courteous and easy to work with. The price was extremely competitive. We are so happy with our exterior paint job. They were careful with all the steps- the prep, final coats and clean up. They were happy to come back to remove a few paint drops on the pavers. We are very pleased. read more

Fast and professional. The team at Arana did an excellent job with painting the exterior of my home in a timely fashion.

Emmanuel painted the entire interior of our house, including cherry wood kitchen cabinets. His work is excellent. Our kitchen cabinets look like they have been newly installed from the manufacturer. Emmanuel's work is exceptional. read more

We were introduced to Arana's Painting through our real estate agents here in SF (who are VERY picky, btw!). The day we closed on our new home we were advised to contact the owner, Emmanual, immediately and get them booked. And after seeing the work they did in our home, I can see why! They did an amazing job! While our home is only 1100 sq. ft, they literally painted just about every surface possible including our lower kitchen cabinets and island. We even had them paint the ceilings a lighter shade of the wall colors. It all turned out beautifully! We were also extremely impressed with how efficiently they finished the job. Due to a company relocation, we were unable to change the date to have our home goods delivered out of storage, and as such, created a very tight timeline for them to complete the job. But they did it. Through working very long days, they finished the job the night before the moving truck showed up and we could not be more thankful for their willingness to help us out. Their fair pricing, care they take in protecting your home surfaces, professional workmanship, efficiency, and overall friendliness that Emmanual and his crew exudes have made us customers for life. read more

Emmanuel and his team at Arana Painting clearly take a lot of pride in their work as not only do they do an exceptional job at their craft but they hit their deadlines. I had them paint cabinets throughout my house in Burlingame that looked like something from the 90s and they transformed them into a modern white that looks like they came off the factory floor like that! I don't know how they did it but not only did everything look immaculate but their prep work was so exceptional that there was no evidence of overspray or mess at all!! Incredible. They also painted my SF condo walls, doors, closets and trim/baseboards in such a quick timeline and care that my place looked brand new! They are now setup to paint the exterior of my house as I wouldn't consider using anyone else ever for my painting needs. Go with Arana Painting and you will be as happy with the finished product as we are! read more