After 3 estimates, we decided to go with Exterior Specialists because the owner (Chris) has been painting houses for 30 years. While the others seemed like salesmen, Chris was straightforward, but his expertise shined through! He wasn't the cheapest nor the most expensive...just right - like Goldilocks. The painters are all long term employees curated over 30 years and it shows! The crew was 3-5 people and they were very well organized, friendly, and most of all, hard working! The crew lead, Javier, was like a master overseeing his apprentices while working harder than everyone. Chris came on site several times over the week to check on things as well. I was amazed by all the prep work the crew did and well they cleaned up at the end of each day! Chris says the prep work is the most important part painting and it pays to do it right. His experience is vast and helped us select our colors from our finalists along with advising on some other non-painting related work we needed done such as sandblasting, roofing, and gutters. We really felt like we were is good, capable and honest hands! I write very few online reviews...only for truly exceptional service which certainly applies to Exterior Specialists! I highly recommend them for exterior painting. read more

Recently, we had to repaint and repair the exterior of our house. After being rejected by other painters who said our house was too tall (it's 2 stories tall) and old we, searched through Yelp. Seeing the high ratings, we decided to hired Chris and his team from Exterior Specialists and are extremely pleased with the results. TL;DR: - Chris and his team are both efficient/ultra fast and skilled at their jobs (finished in a week, half the estimated time, and produced very high quality work) - Great work ethic from his team: on time, flexible, and clean (everything was organized and put away at the end of each day), despite scorching hot weather - Able to repair eaves (whether it be refurbishing or replacing) to be brand new - Chooses highest quality paint and won't get any paint on surfaces you don't want it on (the ground, lights, other decor) - Chris has great taste when it comes to choosing a color scheme for your home More Details: Firstly, Chris has great artistic taste in terms of what colors to choose to best fit your home. Our vision for the project was to refurbish our home to become more modern, which meant choosing a different exterior paint color. Unable to decide which colors to choose, we asked Chris what colors he would recommend. Not only was he able to immediately recommend different colors, but the color scheme he chose for us fitted our home perfectly and was exactly what we had in mind. Chris and his team's work is of the highest quality. Many of our home's eaves had been damaged by termites and needed replacing; many of the wooden boards were not only very high up and hard to reach, but also very large. Yet, he said it was no problems and his carpenters were able to make our eaves look brand new. They even went beyond replacing the badly damaged boards and helped sand and fill in the rest of our eaves! The paint was also of the same level of quality. Chris will help you choose the most premium paint that both looks nice and is more grime resistant than other paints. His painting team is highly skilled: there are no paint bubbles or flakes, no messy streaks or flecks to be seen, and they'll make sure any lights or decorations on the exterior walls are removed or completely covered. The greatest merit of Chris and his team, however, is their work ethic. We were in the middle of a heat dome when they started work, meaning temperatures were in the high 90s to 100s all day. Despite the unpleasant weather, Chris's team would arrive on time every day and work with no complaints. The workspace was always kept clean and organized at the end of each day; upon finishing, they made sure the surrounding area was extra clean. The most surprising thing is, the team was able to finish the project in a week, a whole week faster than the original 2 week estimate! It is amazing how quickly yet masterfully they were able to complete the work in these summer conditions, and we thank them for all their hard work (not to mention that they were able to start work a day or two after Chris's appraisal). His team is also very flexible. We initially weren't planning on repainting our garage since it was newer, but after seeing how it looked with the new colors, we decided we wanted to repaint it as well. Even though they were wrapping up when we asked them, they were able to immediately purchase the needed paint and still finish on the same day! We cannot more highly recommend Exterior Specialists to work on your house: you won't be disappointed! read more

Chris and team painted the exterior of our home, and we are so glad we went with them. Chris helped us choose a color for our home that we are super happy with - it feels totally refreshed, modern, timeless, and in keeping with the style of the home. His team was meticulous with their work and took great care with our house and our property throughout their work. They were timely every day, and friendly. Chris has really strong expertise and patiently answered my many questions. He also stopped by multiple times throughout the project to check on the work, give direction, and make thoughtful day-to-day decisions, especially as we navigated a day of rain in between painting days. Cleanup was thorough! The team was very committed to doing a great job. Now, we are enjoying the results. The application, attention to detail, color, and overall quality of the work is excellent. I highly recommend Exterior Specialists! read more

Exterior Painting was sensational from start to finish. Owner Chris Jones is thoughtful, considerate, honest and insightful. During the initial walkthrough for the project, he described step-by-step the process and patiently talked through what was possible, what was necessary and what was not. There was no pressure, just an agreed sentiment to do the job right. The painting crew, led by the exceptional Javier, was prompt and skilled. The project was finished on time and on budget - and we loved the results. Our neighbors were convinced we were moving because the house looks so good! Thank you for giving our property a new shine! read more

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Chris Jones at Exterior Specialists painted my house and I just LOVED the job that he and his crew did! They picked out exactly the right colours based on my (poetic) descriptions of what I wanted, started the job without delay, and finished in a timely manner. Oh, and they also cleaned up after themselves when the job was done. And when they discovered some hidden problems, they went ahead and repaired the issues. All for a VERY affordable price!! I will definitely have them back when it's time for touch-ups or to have the house re-painted again in the future. Having tried them once, on the recommendation of a friend, I am an enthusiastic fan!! read more

Exterior Specialists did a fine job painting our house which required quite a bit of stucco repair and wood replacement. They were meticulous in their preparation which is so important to a good paint job. They were able to do the job even sooner than I had requested and each day the crew came on time and worked hard. Like a lot of older houses, we have a lot of vegetation close to the house. They were careful not to damage these - especially our Birds of Paradise. Good job Chris and crew! read more

We had a positive experience with Exterior Specialists this spring. They did an excellent job painting our 1920s English-style cottage. Parts of the house had deferred maintenance and the ES team used much care in bringing the exterior back to life. Chris Jones is very knowledgeable and gave good advice on all aspects, even consulting on the color. He was on site daily and his crew was professional, polite and punctual. We couldn't be happier with the work and the look of our home. read more

Chris has contacted me to do the warranty work. The work was on the painted concrete porch. Javier has now repaired. Chris indicated he does not warranty walking surfaces. I did not realize this but he did go ahead and repair. read more

We had an excellent experience and outcome with Chris Jones and his excellent crew when they painted our 1913 craftsman home. Chris was quick to respond to all our questions, and flexible in his attitude. He gave good advice without pushing his own ideas. The men on his team were skilled, professional, pleasant and always prompt. They even finished ahead of schedule. The house looks fabulous and the repairs they did to our woodwork and shingles make it feel like a new house. Consider this a solid recommendation. read more

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I contacted several exterior paint companies before I reached out to Chris. My home needed lots of prep work due to some weather damage so I wanted to make sure I got a company that had lots of experience with older homes. The team was neat and professional, making sure to be mindful of my garden I was concerned about being damaged. When the work was finished I was blown away by the difference it made, huge upgrade to my homes curb appeal. The next time I need any exterior paint work done I won't be trusting anyone else! read more

I have had a great experience with The Exterior Specialists; the estimate was fair and comprehensive. The crew was professional, from the preparation, which was extensive because the home hadn't been painted in a long time. The Exterior Specialists preparation included stucco repair, wood repair and even made sure that the upcoming new gutter installation went smoothly by consulting with me and giving me sound advice. Chris, The Owner, also gave me amazing color suggestions keeping in mind the current color trends, the style of home, other neighbor's colors, even my new California native landscaping. If price, professionalism and quality means anything to you; I highly recommend The Exterior Specialists! read more

Found Chris Jones on line almost by accident and glad I did. Came to my home and after a thorough inspection gave me a very competitive estimate. His crew did a very professional job and finished in only 3 days. Even painted my gates which improved the appearance of my home greatly. First rate painters. read more

I'm so happy for having chosen this company to do my exterior painting, I got a flyer by my door, although I was a little reluctant at first, I got the estimate ,which was much less then the others. Chris is an amazing guy, his workers were so professional , very Attentive , listened to my requests and the job was done in 4 days, my home looks great, thank you Javier and your men, Chris and Michael ,will use you in the spring for my interior Happy and healthy new year to all read more

After getting bids from several others, who clearly felt their services were worth overcharging for, Chris came over and gave a very fair price for my project. His guys, a father and son team, did a terrific job, on time, and left no mess for me to deal with when they finished. I can't say enough good things about this company, and how polite and professional they are. I highly recommend them, and plan to use them for my next project. Mike M. - Pasadena read more

Chris and his experienced team painted the exterior of our 100 year- old house. The team did a great job, knowing how to treat a craftsman structure. You can't just slap paint on them. It looks gorgeous. He may not be your lowest estimate, but definitely worth the detail. read more

These guys are undeniably best. The owner, Chris Jones, was on site multiple times a day throughout the full process (prep, sanding/filling, priming, etc.), and he made sure every step was done perfectly.  His crew is highly skilled, professional and did work beyond our expectations. The precision paint work was amazing, and the crew's cleanup left our outside better when they started. Chris offered his experienced guidance on paint selection and his pricing was fair. These guys have done some of the best homes in the area, which is how we came to know about Exterior Specialists. I would only use Exterior Specialists for future work. read more

Look no further! Exterior Specialists was the best house painting company I ever hired. Chris and his A+ team were extremely professional and courteous. Most of all they did a great job on my house and even finished days early! I will definitely use Exterior Specialists for all my house painting needs in the future. read more

Chris was one of 5 painting companies I got quotes from. He came right in the middle. The two lower cost ones didn't have worker's comp insurance so I decided to go with Chris. His crew showed up ontime and are very professional to work with. We lived on a hill so the back of the house is 3 stories off the ground. It is not a traditional exterior paint job. They were able to patch, prep, and complete the job within 2 weeks. We are very happy with the result and would like to recommend Chris and his team to other owners. read more

I got a mailer on the front door and called Chris for an estimate. He was there the next day with a very reasonable price compared to the other quotes we got. He had reviews to show me along with referrals, and price quotes, and a contract. Super professional compared to the other quotes I got - which were just verbal estimates, and "take my word for it" kind of things. Philippe and Roberto started the job the day after we talked to Chris. Their work was artful. They were so precise, and they worked their butts off. They truly made the house look beautiful. And believe me - it was in terrible shape. It hadn't been painted for about 50 years. They did all the necessary repairs, sanded, fixed the stucco, which was in major disrepair... they made it look like a brand new house, and they finished in 5 days. I cannot recommend this company enough! read more

All around a very good experience with a beautiful result. Chris made a very clear proposal at a fair price and helped us choose our colors. His crew was professional, willing to ask questions and follow guidance. They were careful with our plants, did extensive prep work, kept the paint where it belonged and did some fine detail work. Our home has a lot of exterior surface, but the job was completed in only 8 days. And get this: the next day Chris sent a crew member over to spend the morning doing touchups and cleaning up the property. Our pride of ownership has been significantly enhanced by this new paint job. read more

Chris Jones and his team did a great job painting our house. It hadn't been done in about 20 years. We heard about him from a flyer left at our door. He came out promptly the day after we called him and gave us a very reasonable, professional estimate. There was much prep work to do, sanding shutters and wood surfaces, and his team did a very thorough job on it. Chris told us the job would take 2 - 3 weeks, and they were done in only 10 days, even working around rainstorms. The whole team was also very careful not to let our two rambunctious Labrador retrievers out of the yard, during multiple trips in and out of the driveway gate. read more

Exterior Specialists did an amazing job on our house! We hired them to do a full painting of the exterior, including repairing cracked stucco in a number of areas and priming and painting our newly installed fascia. Not only did they do an amazing job with the fascia, they also patched and sealed a number of areas where our fascia wasn't flush with the rafter tails. Our house is on a hill so much of the work was 2 stories up. The attention to detail was evident even on the less visible second story areas. At any time- and multiple times- throughout the project they were very receptive to addressing any areas of concern that we pointed out. This extended to the crew that was there each day, not just Chris. We felt like we could point out an area to anyone and it would be addressed, no guilt trips, no sighs, just simply "no problem". They also painted our interior entry way, staircase, living room, hallway, and 4 doors. The interior had a number of cracks as well and they did a great job repairing and re-finishing all of the areas that looked terrible previously. We couldn't be more pleased with the way the project turned out, and we can't recommend Chris and his team strongly enough. read more

I called Chris for an estimate to paint the outside of our home in Pasadena. He was helpful and thorough in describing the work that would be done. I received four estimates and the one from Exterior was very competitive, so I went with them. They were able to start work the following week. Our house had not been painted in quite awhile. The trim on the windows and eaves was peeling badly and needed a lot of prep work which they took the time to do. It took them five days to complete the job. I get home from work in the mid-afternoon so I was able to see the progress on a daily basis. When I had concerns about certain issues I discussed them with the workmen and they willingly addressed each one to my satisfaction. The job turned out great! They even painted the porch swing for me. They cleaned up after themselves and it was a very professional job. I highly recommend them. read more

After years of seeing his flyers at my door, I finally decided to give Chris Jones a call. I only wish I had done it sooner! I have never gotten as many compliments about my house as I'm getting now after the new paint job. The reason it took me so long to paint my house was that I could not decide on the color scheme. Chris was very helpful in providing numerous color swatches and suggesting potential color schemes based on his experience. He took into account what I thought were minor details, like the color of my vinyl windows, so that they would blend seamlessly with the window frames. He was very patient and accommodating in painting several color samples on the wall of the house and waiting for our long and drawn out response. His crew was great. Each and every one of the crew members with whom I spoke was very professional and approachable. We gave Chris a deadline and he delivered. One of the days that they were scheduled to work, rain had been forecast, but the crew managed to show up and squeeze some work in before the rain started. On the final day of the job, at his request, Chris met with me to do a final walk-through. I pointed out a few minor touch-ups and each time, Chris called a crew member over to fix it immediately without question or attitude; Chris made me feel that as the customer, I WAS always right. Chris' customer service is outstanding, as is his work ethic and, most importantly, the quality of his painting. read more