I don't typically write reviews so if I'm doing so the experience is top notch and one for the record books. Gene is professional, honest and has a great eye for color. He and his crew have painted several rooms inside our home and they just completed painting the outside of our home. All for a reasonable price. He even picked out the perfect color for our kitchen after we were headed in the WRONG direction. Lol. They did an incredible job and the neighbors have all commented on how beautiful it looks. Gene, The house looks amazing and I'm so happy with the outcome. I'm so happy with our dark blue front door. Thank you again to you and your crew. We will be in touch at the beginning of next year to paint a few rooms upstairs. read more

Thank you so much Gene and your crew!!! We are so grateful that you were able to fit us in such short notice. The job was quick and great!!! Until our next project, we wish you guys the best!!! read more

My house was painted by Gene's painting a few years ago. Paint is still holding so all good....but, don't be fooled by Genes big truck. He hires a crew and doesn't do any of the painting himself. His crew requires constant reminders, they are very very unorganized, and they forget your directions constantly... I mean constantly. My house looks great paint wise because paint is paint and I had to babysit the crew, but I still stare at all the places they missed or covered up when they were not supposed to despite multiple reminders. If you need anything not painted, do it yourself and don't trust that Gene's "crew" will remember because they will mess up. If you want a company you can trust, I would look elsewhere. read more

Great professional interior painting job at very reasonable price. Workers moved furniture, covered everything and cleaned up each night so we were able to use our bedroom and bathroom each night. Would definitely hire them again. read more

Gene's Painting did a great job. Arrived on time, very professional, and left the place spotless. I will definitely be using them again.

We were so impressed with the amount of prep-time they took to get the chips and cracks taken care of before painting. Their crew worked in over 100 degree temperatures and really did a great job. Their price was the lowest out of all the contractors we talked with and Gene really helped us out by pointing out some damage we didn't notice that really needed to be addressed before painting. The job was done on time and I really am very happy with their work and would not hesitate to recommend them in the future. Connie R. read more

I do not recommend doing business with Gene's Painting. I will admit that they did absolutely no work for me, however, I found the entire experience to get a quote highly unprofessional. After Gene sent someone to my home to inspect the job, it was like pulling teeth to get a written quote sent my way. And, when speaking to Gene after multiple requests for the quote, I found him to be unprofessional in his communications with me. I declined to do business with this company because in my experience, if someone starts off this way prior to the start of a job, it only gets worse from there. I ended up going with Master Koatings and saved $3,000 from the quote that I reluctantly received from Gene's Painting. By the way, I asked if the quote included sanding my fence, he said no which based on the condition of my fence, there is absolutely no way paint/stain should be applied in many areas of my fence without sanding. A pretty shoddy approach to how they would have completed the job. The job is now complete by JMaster Koating and looks amazing! read more

The business owner was extremely professional, and friendly to work with. His employees were all friendly, and followed COVID protocol. The workmanship was excellent and we are extremely pleased with how much nicer the house painting made our home look. We highly recommend this business, Gene's Painting is the only house painter we will ever use. read more

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First and foremost I have to state that Gene and his crew were an absolute delight to work with. Apart from being reliable, knowledgeable and friendly you know that you are in good hands. Any uncertainty is easily cleared and discussed for the best decision re colors and matching etc. All have been courteous, understanding and kind as well as supportive. No stress is involved but the project was finished on time and the end product was amazing and looks very beautiful. I am certainly glad to have hired Gene's Painting and recommend them highly. Should I ever require painting again Gene is it! Professional, honest and going the extra mile. read more

I can't say enough good things about Gene and his crew. They were on time, clean and courteous. The most important thing is Gene CARES about his name and the work that he represents. Case in point. We have the typical 1940's house with shingle siding that isn't made anymore. To preserve it, they sanded and painted it with the semi-gloss paint that we chose. Wrong choice since the semi-gloss highlighted all flaws in our decision in keeping our shingle sidings. When we mentioned it, he came over on the same day and came up with a solution that we were both happy with. The end result are extremely satisfied customers. I would definitely recommend Gene and peeps to anyone. read more

Gene and his crew do quality work. they are upfront, honest and professional. I would not hesitate to recommend Gene's painting for any of your painting needs. Indoor or outdoor, touch-up, patching/repairs, whatever it is that you need, highly recommend! read more

Gene LaDoux was a very personable, knowledgeable individual. It was his web page that convinced me to go with him painting our lovely home in preparation for Selling in the New Year. We identified some wood rot in Arbor and deck seating; which he said his Carpenter could take care of before painting and would be no extra charge. Job was to take no more than 3 days. During removal of said wood rot, it was discovered more. We discussed with Gene this understanding and agreed to compensate him for the additional wood needed to replace. There was no painting involved on the Stucco portion on 3 sides of our home, only front and wood trim and deck Arbor with benches. It took over 1 week to complete job. We had Pest Inspection prior to listing and so much more "obvious wood root was shown to us by Inspector." When I called Gene, his comment was "you get someone to fix these areas, and I'll have my guys return and pain." These Carpenters should have identified these quite easily and fixed and painted. The reason they took over 1 week to complete was because they would take a break every 2 hours, sitting on the side of my house. At one point I asked them if Gene knew how often they took these breaks, they only laughed and said Nooooooo. Of course now, in the middle of selling our home these oversites have to be disclosed. They should have been repaired by his Carpenter in the first place. To have someone come in again to fix 3 small areas $4,000.00. read more

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We had a great experience with Gene and his crew. The cost was very reasonable, and Gene was patient with my changing my mind a couple of times about the scope of work. His team was professional and friendly. The job took 4 days. However, as they completed each area they cleared away plastic and tarps so it was easier each evening to move around, use the kitchen, etc. At the end of it all I have a beautifully painted bathroom, kitchen, lr, dr and hallway. I'll be calling Gene back to paint the main bedroom and other bathroom. read more

I HIGHLY RECOMMEND this company. They stepped up even during Summer, which is usually the busiest time to get paint jobs and their pricing is very reasonable and realistic. I shopped around other painting companies and either I get unrealistic quotes or no response at all. They are efficient and highly-skilled professionals. I recently had them do interior painting project for my townhome and the quality of work is fast and superior. Thank you very much Gene, Rosie and Team! read more

As first time homeowners we were pretty nervous about picking out exterior paint colors for our new house. We didn't want our new neighbors to think we had awful taste! Gene was super helpful and patient with us while we picked colors. Once the painting began, all of his crew were really great. They got there promptly each day and were pleasant to interact with. They cleaned up after themselves each day (a big plus as we have a dog that likes to bury things!). The finished product looks awesome! We're really happy with the colors and the workmanship. And the price was really reasonable (as good homeowners we got several price quotes and Gene was really well priced). I would highly recommend him. I'm so glad we didn't attempt to paint the house ourselves (I'd probably still be covered in paint and the house halfway finished!) read more

Gene came out and provided me a detailed estimate the next day after I initially called him. I awarded the job to Gene because he was professional, honest with his estimate and could start the job the next day. The crew of two men arrived the next day promptly and immediately began work. The job took a total of 4 days! I am completely 100% satisfied with the job that Gene's painting did for me. I felt so secure that I often left the workers in my home while I ran errands, which I don't normally do. read more

AWESOME - AWESOME - AWESOME - I couldn't make up my mind what color I wanted and they were patient and worked with me - They didn't damage my plants and cleaned up behind them selves - I AM SO VERY HAPPY with the job! Shirley San Leandro read more

Gene has been great to work with. He's extremely professional and prompt. He did a wonderful job painting the interior of our office and is always available when we need him for repairs or touch ups. We've also contracted with Gene and our customers have been very pleased with him. The Solar Company read more

Gene's Painting is as good as it gets. Gene is a pleasure to work with and some of his senior crew, like Hesus is a gem! They are focused and get the job done on time, on budget. I have already recommended Gene's Painting for other work to friends and colleagues looking for a professional crew. read more

Genes' crew just finished painting our house and it looks great! It was clear when we initially met with Gene that he knows all about painting and is a fair, reasonable guy. What a nice, thorough, neat job they did. They showed up every day and worked diligently. The prep was quality, the paint was quality and the result shows it. My front door is a difficult black and they recoated it, it looks new - I couldn't have asked for more. read more

Knows colors, great finished product Gene painted the inside and outside of our 1929 Tudor. The countless cracks in our high rise ceiling were patiently filled, what a difference. Gene's color suggestions are right on. read more

Gene now paint!! My wife and I were tentative about the color we selected for our interior. Gene provided several color examples and provided insights that helped us select the perfect color. His crew was friendly, professional and made sure our home was 100% clean when the finished. They did an amazing job! read more

What an awful experience. This guy said he would come and never showed up. His partner/spouse called and rescheduled and he confirmed via text. We understand life happens and rescheduling is needed. We took them at their word. Again, he never showed up or responded. I shudder to think what type of work this person does when they do not respond to calls or texts (by the way, their voice mail box is full). AVOID - THERE ARE MANY OTHER PAINTERS IN THIS AREA THAT ARE QUALIFIED, LICENSED, AND RESPONSIVE. read more

If you are looking for a painter who is honest, knowledgable and offers fair pricing, than look no further! I contracted for exterior painting with some interior painting plus sheet rock repair. Gene's crew was neat, efficient and pleasant throughout the project. They went the extra mile making sure I was one satisfied customer which I am! Thank you Gene! read more

Gene's Painting exceeded our expectations. The contract was simple yet thorough & price was very reasonable. The crew arrived timely, were cheerful, friendly & very well organized. The entire job was completed within a week. I would definitely use them again & heartily recommend this business to others looking for a house painter. read more

If you live on the Peninsula and your looking for a painter, Genes Painting is exceptional value and top notch quality. I selected Genes Painting after receiving 4 other quotes. Genes quote was the most competitive and Gene LaDoux ensures that the results are incredible. Gene has over 30 years of painting experience in the Bay Area and he takes the time to explain every detail of the process. read more

Gene is a very nice person when you meet him but when you do your first walk to let him know would you want to have done please have a tape recorder because what he tell you he's going to do he actually does not communicate that information to his workers his workers. Everything that I complained about that I did not like he had he excuse for everything so just beware read more

Gene is sooo friendly and the workers are so precise and detailed in their works. After the job was done, all my family and friends were so amazed by their works. I'm in love with my house!!! I would recommend them to everyone. I promise they will not disappoint. Love Love Love Gene's Painting!!! read more

Fantastic job. Great Prep with steam clean, matching the colors, and cleanup. Few paint smudges but as a whole--beautiful. Called late last week, appt early this week and finished by Thursday. One day only for front part of house. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. Out of 7 tried to contact--his was best and quick and efficient. read more

I got Gene's name from the Better Business Bureau (old-school integrity department). Gene and his crew painted the exterior of our 90-year-old bungalow. The house needed a ton of prep work and was in pretty bad shape. Gene's work was absolutely first-rate, and I would recommend his company highly. The crew scraped, power sanded and power washed the bejeezus out of the house. They located and patched all the dry rot. They applied boiled linseed oil to all patches of bare wood, let it stand for a day, primed with oil-based primer, then painted with the paint of our choice. The cleanup was thorough and was done every day. Gene inspected the work regularly and told the crew what he wanted done, how he wanted it done, and planned the project timing from start to finish. The results are outstanding and the price was right. Why aren't more contractors like this? read more

Our house was overdue to be painted on the outside since it had been 22 years since it was last painted. Besides peeling paint, the knots in the eaves showed through since they were never sealed properly and they always looked terrible against the white paint. To make the house look worse, there was years of dirt and cobwebs on the house. I found Gene's Painting through Home Depot who sent me several contractors to talk to. Gene came over right away to discuss what we wanted, listened to our concerns, and offered great ideas, and before he left he handed me a fair price. I talked to one other painter and decided that Gene's service would fit our needs and budget best. We were very pleased with Gene's staff and service: the house was well washed, the knots were properly sealed, plant roots attached to the wood were removed and the house was professionally primed and painted by Gene's well trained staff. Our house looks like new (at least the outside does!) and my only regret is that we didn't hire Gene years ago. M. Brown read more

You might be happy at first until you dig 2 years later and found: 1 They are not lead certified , a requirement in California , do not hire a Painter which is not lead certified , they must have completed OSHA/ EPA / Renovation / Repair / Painting safety-classes and be current , do not hire any contractor without poof of insurance and liability for their workers , Should they not be Insured it is you the property owner which assume full liability even if you have hired them . 2 They did not hesitate to dump all the 100 year of lead paint on the raspberry and vegetable garden , that is a Federal offense . the debris they did not throw in the garden they left them in the window sill { State lead inspector saw them ...} 3 They did not wrap the house to avoid lead dust paint to contaminate neighbors , highly toxic to young children , pregnant women , anyone with allergy and the Elderly . 4 they left more trash behind the camellia they did not kill than the roofer . 5 they do not know went wood is dry rotten they will paint right over it . 6 they do not know the difference between red wood and poplar . 7 they forgot to paint the top front of the gutter. 8 they do not know how to sand wood , left deep grove in 110 years old redwood trim 9 They dumped all left over paint on the ground or behind the bushes , painting tree trunk . 10 I had to call to get their equipment removed 11 2 years later I still find pieces of plastic tarp attached to the house . 12 this did not prevent them from painting the shrubs and dropping pain all over 13 the paint is bubbling on the window sill , yet the sill had been prepared with penetrating epoxy to seal out the moisture to avoid bubbles . 14 they did not sand the execs epoxy on the window , nor told me they would not do it I would have an handyman prep the house . 15 I loaned them a power tool to remove old paint very fast , the type you can attach to vacuum cleaner for lead paint , they had never seen it , did not even know it existed . 16 crew had big fight , it was vulgar , very vulgar . However Gene love Lemon , if you have a Lemon tree ,, He came with a big shopping bag every day , left me zero . tell him you need them beside He can afford them . I WILL DEFINITLY RECOMMEND THEM TO SOMEONE I HATE ..... As I said I have all the photos in file to back up my claim. dead tree / painted tree / leaded paint dumped / bubbling paint / dripping / un sanded - over sanded trims . read more

I hired Gene to paint our rental house inside and out. I live pretty far away so I just gave him control of the project more or less. I asked he paint the outside about the same color. I expected him to paint the inside white, but I clearly wasn't opinionated about it. However, I was pleasantly surprised when I saw he picked a couple nice warm yellows. It looked beautiful! I was shocked and when I asked him about the risk which I thought he took since he didn't check with me before hand. He said if I didn't like it, he would have just repainted it. I would have given 5 stars but I had them refinish the cabinets in the kitchen which I thought could have looked better (maybe my fault, they should have been painted not refinished) and there were some details with hardware that was overlooked. He came out and fixed part of it even after he was paid. In any event, I highly recommend this company, they are skilled and care about the work they provide --Very trustworthy. Most importantly, if I had another house, I would hire him again. PS. His bid was significantly cheaper than the other 2 I got. Small company, nice local family man - the kind of local business we all should support. read more

They painted the exterior of my house. Good crew, very professional and prompt, didn't cut any corners, and did a great job cleaning up afterwards. read more

Gene's Painting is an excellent company. They recently painted the interior of our Townhouse in Benicia and my wife and I were completely satisfied with their work. Gene was there every day supervising his crew and even did some of the painting himself. read more

It is with great pleasure that I can recommend Gene's painting with a score of 5 stars. Gene and his team were both knowledgeable and professional. He established and honored a written contract that clearly outlined the agreed upon procedures and terms. The quality of the products and the integrity of the workmanship were at the highest levels. His team arrived first thing each morning and cleaned up each evening. Gene's painting not only met but exceeded our expectations. It was easy doing business with him. He did what he said he would do and our home is beautiful! read more

I would hire Gene again in a heart beat! He and his crew were professional and always prompt! I have a rather large home with a few steep roof peaks, and also vining plants along the walls and roof line that I was definitely not going to cut down. Gene and his crew painted with a brush between each vine so I was able to keep the beautiful vines. He did an amazing job! You will not be disappointed if you go with Gene and his crew! read more

I waited two months to have my house painted by Gene's Painting, when they arrived, Gene never said good morning, or even hello. I thought they were going to paint the entire house, but found out the estimate was just for the trim, doors and under porch and iron rail. I expressed that my understanding was to paint the entire house, and wanted to discuss doing that. Gene took offense to something I said, because he left, and told his crew to leave. I said "wait...why are you going...we just have a misunderstanding" he said "no one talks to me like that", I said "how am I talking to you that you find offensive? I am not saying anything terrible...I think we are having a communication problem" He repeated "no one talks to me like that" and he left. I wasted 2 months waiting to have my house painted by Gene, was late to work, and I still have NO IDEA why this man got so angry, but he left with no explanation. read more