Aurora Painting & Decorating

Exterior Painting, Interior Painting

About us

The highest-quality, full-service residential and commercial painting company located in the East Bay. Aurora Painting has been in business in the Bay Area for 30 years and has a premier reputation among homeowners, builders, architects, designers and residential craft guilds, for the highest quality in exterior and interior painting and preparation.

Business highlights

40 years of trusted experience

Services we offer

Interior and exterior painting and preparation, including wood and trim restoration, staining, wallpaper removal, waterproofing, Victorian and Craftsman restoration, lead paint abatement, historical restoration, color consultant included in all projects. We also clean and restore natural wood shingles and decks and preserve them with recommended UV wood preservatives and stains. EPA Lead Certified.

Services we don't offer

We do not install wallpaper

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Warranties
Yes


Accepted payment methods

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Photos of past projects

Reviews

4.915 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
80%
4
13%
3
0%
2
7%
1
0%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.9
value
4.3
professionalism
4.9
responsiveness
4.9
punctuality
5.0

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Showing 1-15 of 15 reviews

stacey S.
04/2023
5.0
house painters
  + -1 more
We requested estimates from four painting contractors before selecting Aurora Painting & Decorating to paint our exterior and a few interior rooms. Aurora’s pricing was a little higher than the average pricing from all of the estimates, but we really felt that the value was above and beyond the other contractors. The crew was amazing and very professional, arriving promptly in the morning and keeping our grounds and landscaping clean at the end of each day. The crew really seemed engaged with our project and this is a very noticeable quality when you have worked with other contractors that seem uninterested in the client or the client’s project. Aurora was also able to set up a meeting with a color consultant for the project and, fortunately, they are also connected to an excellent carpenter – our house had some serious wood dry rot issues that needed to be addressed during the work. The carpenter (Antonio) was equally amazing and was able to handle all of the dry rot issues before the painting was completed. Dean was very helpful with explaining each phase of the work, answering all of our many questions, and connecting with the crew (and us) if there were additional questions or concerns. A number of our neighbors have used Aurora Painting over the years and we are happy to have found them. We plan to recommend them highly to our friends and hope to have them back to complete the rest of our interior. We requested estimates from four painting contractors before selecting Aurora Painting & Decorating to paint our exterior and few interior rooms. Aurora’s pricing was a little higher than the average pricing from all of the estimates, but we really felt that the value was above and beyond the other contactors. The crew was amazing and very professional, arriving promptly in the morning and keeping our grounds and landscaping clean at the end of each day. The crew really seemed engaged with our project and this is a very noticeable quality if you have worked with other contractors that seem uninterested in the client or the client’s project. Aurora was also able to set up a meeting with a color consultant for the project and, fortunately, they are also connected to an excellent carpenter – our house had some serious wood dry rot issues that needed to be addressed during the work. The carpenter (Antonio) was equally amazing and was able to handle all of the dry rot issues before the painting was completed. Dean was very helpful with explaining each phase of the work, answering all of our many questions and connecting with the crew (and us) if there were additional questions or concerns. A number of our neighbors have used Aurora Painting over the years and we are happy to have found them. We plan to recommend them highly to our friends and hope to have them back to complete the rest of our interior. Stacey Sullivan
Description of Work: painting our home's exterior and few interior rooms

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Helen J.
02/2021
2.0
interior painters
  + -1 more
hasn't happened
Description of Work: Rene said he'd call back and I'm still waiting.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
value
3.0
professionalism
2.0
responsiveness
2.0


Response from Aurora Painting & Decorating
[Member Name Removed] sent us a request for an estimate for her kitchen painting project through Angie’s List. I promptly replied to her email letting her know that we do not do smaller projects such as a kitchen. Our crews are three or four journeyman painters and we really only handle complete interiors or complete exteriors. Nonetheless, we were provided a “D” review by [Member Name Removed] for not providing an estimate despite our inability to help with her project. Dean Byington Aurora Painting & Decorating

Victor N.
11/2017
5.0
interior painters
  + -1 more
It all happened over one weekend. They did a great job!
Description of Work: Re paint interior: 3 rooms and kitchen walls baseboards, doors and crown moldings, before move in.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$5,000

Elisa S.
06/2017
5.0
house painters
  + -1 more
Aurora Painting and Decorating is excellent.
Description of Work: Exterior painting.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$15,000

Lucia H.
03/2017
5.0
house painters
  + -1 more
It was fabulous. He did a great job. I believe that I won't have to have it repainted for quite a while.
Description of Work: He painted the exterior of our house.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Jennifer T.
06/2015
5.0
house painters
  + -1 more
From setting up the appointment to making the estimate to our last communication about putting table and chairs back on the completed deck (which took a few days post-completion to cure), Dean was very responsive. The painters, led by Jose, were professional, on time, and polite and always cleaned up after a day's work. They also did a meticulous job on painting our house and worked with me when they needed access to the house.
Description of Work: Painters power washed, sanded (using lead paint protocols), patched, primed, and repainted the exterior of our wood-framed, two-story house. Also sanded and stained the back deck.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$13,000

Jay J.
11/2014
5.0
house painters
  + -1 more
It was fabulous! They finished in about 6 weeks. The workers really worked hard and were neat, clean, and respectful. They never felt intrusive. They were amazing. All the work they do, is spectacular. You can actually drive down the street and distinguish the houses they painted versus other companies.
Description of Work: They painted the outside of the house.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$25,000

Sherry N.
11/2014
5.0
house painters
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: They painted the entire exterior of the home.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Shelley S.
11/2014
4.0
interior painters
  + -1 more
Did not use because fee too high. Please note that I do not recollect the exact estimate, only that it was in the range listed, and very high.
Description of Work: The Company rep was very impressive and knowledgeable. However, the estimate provided was very high. Aurora offered color consulting, which was nice and submitted a very impressive, detailed portfolio of information about the company... Although professional and impressive, I could not help but wondering how much of the company's fees went to marketing materials. If price is not an issue, I suspect that they would do a fine job.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
3.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
4.0

$23,000

Jay J.
02/2014
5.0
house painters, interior painters
  + 0 more
They are very knowledgeable in handling the issues. They also referred me to a carpenter who did a great job repairing some rot and other things in the house where they painted it, in and out with their crew, did the job and it was great, did it on time, and on budget. The price was way low and I knew the quality wouldn't be that high. There was a couple of problem which we discovered after they left so we called them up and they came right out and fixed it up.
Description of Work: I used Aurora Painting & Decorating and did my house.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$30,000

Jennifer T.
02/2013
5.0
house painters, interior painters
  + 0 more
Aurora is great and Dean is extremely easy to work with. We used them about twelve years ago for the exterior of the house and went back to them for the interior of the house. They recommended a color consultant who came up with great color choices. The painters were on time every day, extremely professional, and cleaned up the site each evening. We were living in the house, and I was working at home some days so we appreciated their professionalism. The walls and boldings were extremely well prepared for the paint. Aurora's bids are on the high side, but you get what you pay for. The 12-year-old exterior paint still looks great -- while our neighbors have painted their house twice in that same period. We would unconditionally recommend Aurora to anyone who is looking for a quality painter.
Description of Work: Aurora painted 7 rooms plus the staircase inside our house. They painted the exterior of our house about twelve years ago.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$13,000

Julia W.
11/2010
4.0
house painters
  + -1 more
They were pretty professional. The quote was way more than I was expecting, but they were in line with the other quotes.
Description of Work: I received an estimate from Aurora Painting & Decorating for exterior painting about a couple of weeks ago.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Melinda B.
09/2010
5.0
interior painters
  + -1 more
Aurora's is very professional. The owner advised me on the different glosses/finishes to use in certain rooms of the condo. Overall the painters did an excellent job. Just a couple of small details were missed. I requested the heating registers and screws be removed and painted separately. The kitchen window trim needed a more thorough painting to camouflage the old carpentry work. This is when dropping in to check the job would have been good but it's not always possible. Dean and his painters are extremely trustworthy. I was able to use an Angle's List 5% off coupon offered by Aurora.
Description of Work: All interior rooms of a 1 bedroom condo were painted. Walls, trim, ceilings. The color was White dove. I live out of town so I wasn't there when the actual painting was being done. I asked the owner Dean how the color we had chosen might look on the walls. He said it is bright. This is when I should have considered another Ivory shade of paint but being out-of-town I didn't. Dean's input would have been nice at this point. We are happy with the color now as furnishings and accessories get added. Certain areas of the condo can be dark and the bright Dove white makes them appear lighter. Another option is to paint or paper a wall of any room a contracting color!

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
3.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,700

Lee P.
06/2010
5.0
house painters
  + -1 more
They were very good. They were punctual and very professional. The gentleman that owns the company came out to the house and it turned out that I needed more services than his company normally provides. I needed some construction work done and since they don’t do that I did not use their company. If it had been simply painting the house thing I would have gone with them.
Description of Work: Aurora Painting & Decorating came out 1.5 months ago and gave me an estimate to prep and paint the exterior of my house.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Christine G.
01/2010
5.0
house painters, interior painters
  + 0 more
They were very, very good. They were extremely thorough and did great-quality work. There were no drips. One of the guys tried to fix up a problem another painter had left in the doorway.
Description of Work: They did some interior and exterior painting. For the inside, they did 2-3 rooms.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

    Contact information

    3938 Robley Ter, Oakland, CA 94611

    http://www.aurora-painting.com

    Service hours

    Sunday:
    Closed
    Monday:
    8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    Tuesday:
    8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    Wednesday:
    8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    Thursday:
    8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    Friday:
    8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    Saturday:
    Closed

    Licensing

    Bonded

    Insured

    Licensed*

    Trade License Number
    721226
    Trade License Locale
    California
    Trade License Authority
    California: Contractors
    Trade License Expiration
    05/31/2026

    Eco-friendly Accreditations

    LEED Accredited Professional
    No
    Energy Star Partner
    No
    EPA Lead-Safe Certified
    Yes
    Use Green Products or Work Practices
    Yes
    State Contractor License Requirements

    All statements concerning insurance, licenses, and bonds are informational only, and are self-reported. Since insurance, licenses and bonds can expire and can be cancelled, homeowners should always check such information for themselves. To find more licensing information for your state, visit our State Contractor License Requirements page.

    *Contact business to see additional licenses.


    Service Categories

    Exterior Painting,
    Interior Painting

    FAQ

    Aurora Painting & Decorating is currently rated 4.9 overall out of 5.

    Sunday: Closed

    Monday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

    Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

    Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

    Thursday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

    Friday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

    Saturday: Closed

    Aurora Painting & Decorating accepts the following forms of payment: Check
    Yes, Aurora Painting & Decorating offers free project estimates.
    Yes, Aurora Painting & Decorating offers eco-friendly accreditations.
    No, Aurora Painting & Decorating does not offer a senior discount.
    No, Aurora Painting & Decorating does not offer emergency services.
    Yes, Aurora Painting & Decorating offers warranties.
    Aurora Painting & Decorating offers the following services: Interior and exterior painting and preparation, including wood and trim restoration, staining, wallpaper removal, waterproofing, Victorian and Craftsman restoration, lead paint abatement, historical restoration, color consultant included in all projects. We also clean and restore natural wood shingles and decks and preserve them with recommended UV wood preservatives and stains. EPA Lead Certified.
    We do not install wallpaper

    Contact information

    3938 Robley Ter, Oakland, CA 94611

    http://www.aurora-painting.com

    Service hours

    Sunday:
    Closed
    Monday:
    8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    Tuesday:
    8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    Wednesday:
    8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    Thursday:
    8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    Friday:
    8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    Saturday:
    Closed