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Matthew Licata Painting Services

Interior Painting, Exterior Painting, Drywall,

About us

Welcome to Matthew Licata Painting Services, San Diego’s best commercial and residential painting company. We are locally-owned and family-operated, ensuring that you get the personal touch and attention to detail that you deserve. Whether your project is big or small, we will make sure that you get the most cost-effective, reliable, and efficient service around –guaranteed! We are also available to work around your schedule, including nights and weekends. Now offering environmentally friendly, low voc, organic and vegan biodegradable paints helping to keep our planet green. Trust us to provide the best, most dependable painting services in San Diego. Call today for a free estimate!

Business highlights

26 years of trusted experience
Emergency Services Offered

Services we offer

Matthew Licata Painting Services provides a variety of services for your home or business, including interior and exterior painting, staining, powerwashing, color consultation, popcorn ceiling removal and texturing, termite/dry-rot wood repair, wallpaper removal, and cabinet refinishing. Whether your project is big or small, we will make sure that you get the most cost-effective, dependable, clean and efficient service around – guaranteed!

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Emergency Services
Yes


Accepted payment methods

Check
PayPal

Photos of past projects

Reviews

5.091 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
96%
4
0%
3
0%
2
2%
1
2%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.9
professionalism
4.9
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Showing 1-25 of 91 reviews

roger H.
11/2019
5.0
contractors, pressure washing, house painters
  + 1 more
I am pleased that we had selected a painting contractor who fulfilled all of the requirements of the contract and then some. Our aging 4-unit wooden condominium complex had been neglected for 10 years and needed extensive preparation and repair in some areas and as well as a complete pressure wash, wood staining, trim priming and painting on all exterior areas. Matt and his crew exhibited the highest caliber of attention to detail and quality of work. They even went beyond the scope of the proposal and painted in areas that should have been included in the contract-with no extra charge. Quality, dedication & integrity are words I think of when looking back at a challenging 2-week job that was, by the way, the most competitively priced - by far.
Description of Work: Repair exterior window dry rot damage, pressure wash, wood stain 2 coats, wood trim prep prime & paint,

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
$16,000

K T.
10/2019
5.0
interior painters
  + -1 more
Great so good looking very pleased. Always on time and professional.
Description of Work: Painting interior walls including brick walls

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
$2,800

Martin L.
12/2017
5.0
wallpaper removal, pressure washing, stucco, house painters, interior painters, cabinet refacing
  + 4 more
I've just used Matt and his team for the second time for a much larger job than the first time I used him, and they did an outstanding job. It's great to work with a team that pays attention to every detail, things I wouldn't even think of myself. I had an entire home painted inside and out, ceiling, cabinets, closets, everything. The quality of their work is impeccable. They arrived early every day and worked diligently to complete everything perfectly. I highly recommend Matt Licata Painting and will use them again and again with the assurance that they will do a quality job. Thanks Matt and team! Very much appreciated.
Description of Work: I needed an entire home inside and outside painted, wall paper removed, and ceilings and closets and cabinetry painted.

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

Frank S.
10/2017
5.0
interior painters
  + -1 more
Only one complaint - when I mentioned finding him through Angie's List, he failed to mention the 10% off coupon I see on his listing. Oh well, no worries, Matt and Team do an excellent job.
Description of Work: Matt, Eric, and Stephen tag teamed my job and knocked it out in two days. It was a three-color job (ceiling, walls, and doors, jams, window trim, & baseboards) in a guestroom, attached bath, entryway, and closet. True artists!!! Great detail - perfect color match for the doors/trim - clean job, and the price is right. These gentlemen are easy to work with - always checking with you on details as the job progresses - and work effortlessly together. THANKS!!!!!!!

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
$1,150

Tyson I.
02/2017
5.0
interior painters
  + -1 more
Perfect. No problems Very happy with outcome and cost. Very professional.
Description of Work: Painting a few 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

gerralee C.
02/2017
5.0
interior painters
  + -1 more
Excellent. Matt and his crew did an outstanding job. They showed up promptly everyday and cleaned up at the end of the day. I would highly recommend Matt for any type of painting. Besides the walls, ceilings (over 20 feet high), and closets, Matt also had to caulk and paint new baseboards throughout the entire house. My house looks brand new everywhere you look! I would highly recommend him.
Description of Work: Entire interior of home

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
$8,500

K T.
10/2016
5.0
contractors, interior painters
  + 0 more
Matt was very responsive when calling and was punctual when coming to give an estimate. He was able to start the next day and then finsihed the entire job the following day. Kept tarps down took great care of floor and items in the apt.
Description of Work: Just rented an apt. had Matt and his team paint all the walls (no ceiling or trim) using all one color about 650 sq ft.

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
$1,100

Jonathon S.
03/2016
5.0
drywall, interior painters
  + 0 more
Matt Licata and his team did a wonderful job and I was very pleased with the result. The office building is a 80 year old Spanish style complex that looked very tired but Matt's team bought to life looking brand new. With a wonderful new paint job, new carpet and new furniture WOW it looks awesome and all of our customers at the opening love it and were very impressed. I would recommend Licata Painting to anyone. Thanks Matt. Cheers Kym Houden Executive Chairman & Founder Task Retail Technology LLC
Description of Work: Licata Painting LNC painted the entire internal office giving it 3 coats in multiple colours after repairing 80 year old walls.

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
$5,000

Chris H.
12/2015
5.0
interior painters
  + -1 more
Matt and his team did an excellent job. My wife and I are very particular and after reading his reviews on Angie?s List, one thing stood out and that was the use of the word ?perfectionist?. We received multiple bids from other highly rated painters and Matt stood out from the crowd from day one. In our initial meeting, Matt took his time walking the house, pointed out certain things that we never noticed before and most importantly, was able to provide a bid on the spot (whereas other painters would take 24-48 hours to turn around). Matt and his crew were always on time, were very professional and just a pleasure to deal with. They were extremely careful moving furniture and were very considerate of our space. The actual paint job was a work of art. We have many bull nose (rounded) corners in our home so making sure the line was perfectly straight was a big concern of ours. Matt and his crew greatly impressed us with their execution and we still can?t find a bad line or bleed anywhere throughout the job. By the third day of the five day job, I was already asking Matt to estimate the remaining rooms in our house as we will definitely use Matt again.
Description of Work: Painted new baseboards throughout the house. Painted kitchen, family room, living room, den, hallways and entry ways.

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
$4,850

Kharmen R.
11/2015
5.0
house painters, interior painters
  + 0 more
I cannot stress how impressed we are with Matthew's company. It's tough to find a contractor that does everything right, but this one does. We've used Matthew multiple times, from painting rooms inside, to finally painting the entire exterior of the house. Matthew and company were very detail oriented, they took their time and did the job right. They also went above the call of duty on many occasions to ensure the final result was perfect. The quality is amazing. Additionally the guys were all great, very friendly and did an amazing job. Clean up was also perfect. Finally, their prices are just as amazing as their work, easily beating all other quotes we got.
Description of Work: complete house 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
$5,300

tim D.
10/2015
5.0
house painters, interior painters
  + 0 more
Matt is a straight-shooter and runs a very skilled and pleasant crew. They showed up on-time, were clean, conscientious, polite, and hard working. Matt laid out the cost very clearly and stuck to his word, even when things took longer than he thought he would not take extra money from me. A true man of his word that I would HIGHLY recommend to anyone. I will certainly use him again, but he did such a good job of prep that I think it may be a while!! Thanks Matt!
Description of Work: Exterior and interior 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
$4,000

Diane L.
08/2015
5.0
house painters
  + -1 more
Perfect-- on time, great communication, clean up, helpful. Went above & beyond. Excellent paint job, too.

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

RONA K.
06/2015
5.0
house painters, interior painters
  + 0 more
Matt was on time and worked efficiently with his crew to make sure the job was done carefully and professionally. He is a perfectionist. The results were better than I could have imagined and everyone was neat courteous and kind. One of the best service providers I have every used.
Description of Work: Painted the kitchen, front door, security door (which he also rescreened) and repaired and repainted spots allover the house where the previous owner had removed nails etc.

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
$800

Andrew M.
05/2015
5.0
interior painters
  + -1 more
Matthew and his team did an outstanding job painting our downstairs over 4 days. The crew of between 3-5 were always on time, courteous, friendly, professional and showed a high degree of attention to detail. They were very careful to clear up after themselves and left no signs of spills or drips on our floors. My wife and I would not hesitate to use their services again.
Description of Work: Painted downstairs ceilings, walls, doors and baseboards.

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
$3,600

Kyle Y.
02/2015
5.0
house painters, interior painters
  + 0 more
About a year ago I hired Matt to paint the interior of my home and was extremely pleased with the service I received then. So when it came time to prepare my house for sale and touch up the exteriors paint, I didn't even bother trying to get estimates from other contractors. I contacted Matt via email, and within a day or so I heard back from him about coming out to take a look at the job. We were able to meet up over one of my lunch breaks, and within about 20min of explaining what I wanted done, he gave me an estimate of about $1,000. Because of some HOA issues I needed to explore after he asked some questions I wasn't sure about regarding what would be allowed by the HOA, I told him I'd get back to him about if & when I'd like to get the work done. After going back & forth with the HOA, I finally got the greenlight to get the work done and I again emailed Matt to set a date, which he was flexible with. I even changed my mind a few times about exactly what I wanted painted, and he was more than willing to roll with the changes. It basically came down to me emailing a picture of my condo that used green circles and red circles to show what I wanted painted, and his response to all my changes was "no problem." The job took place over a period of two days. Again, I was very happy with how everything looked, and it definitely added a much needed "curb appeal" to my home before being placed on the market. The crew cleaned up very well, and you couldn't tell anyone had even been there outside of the fresh paint. He contacted me soon after with a final price for the work, and asked that since I hadn't requested a formal estimate, if $825 or $850 would be an acceptable final price. Since that was already below the price he had quoted in person when he first came to look at the job, I said I was more than happy to pay $850 for the quality of work I received and the professional & pleasant manner in which he conducted himself. I would definitely hire him again for any job I would need in the future. I have no doubt that the price I paid him for both jobs I've had him do over the past year will more than pay for itself in ROI when I finally sell.
Description of Work: Exterior painting (carport door, fencing, balcony railing, trim, etc.)

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
$850

Richard G.
12/2014
5.0
house painters, interior painters
  + 0 more
Based on the the fine results of the first job did for us on the interior of our home, we invited MLP to paint the exterior of our residence. Prep and painting were meticulous. MLP and his crew completed the job on time and to our complete satisfaction. Matthew and his crew were very accommodating, achieving the finest results. Thank you, Matt! Sandy & Richard
Description of Work: Exterior painting of our home, including decks and garage.

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
$3,000

jennifer W.
11/2014
5.0
drywall, interior painters, woodworking
  + 1 more
Everything looked great. We were particularly impressed with the repair of the door, saving the cost of purchasing a new one. The overall cost was competitive with the other 2 quotes we received. It did take some time and several phone calls to coordinate a time to get a quote but once everything was sorted it ran smoothly. We did need to request that Matt give us written quotes for the repair work and then the final invoice. Overall we were very pleased and would definitely use Matt again.
Description of Work: Caulked in all new preinstalled baseboards, painted walls and baseboards, repaired hole in interior door and repainted, removed stickers from ceiling in bedroom in a 1300 sq ft rental unit that the renters had unfortunately trashed.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,000

Christie E.
10/2014
5.0
interior painters
  + -1 more
I interviewed 3 painting companies for this small job. Matt was singularly impressive. He was a professional with personality. His crew rearranged their schedule to accommodate my needs. They moved furniture easily and took great care. They finished in a timely manner. I was most impressed. I will use him in my property management deals.
Description of Work: Matthew and his crew painted 2 accent walls in my home this September.

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
$670

Deborah L.
10/2014
5.0
drywall, house painters, interior painters
  + 1 more
Matthew is an outstanding person. I've used his service for the last seven years. I have a single-family home 3500 ft.² and a townhouse approximately 1800 ft.². Each time that I've contacted him he gives me an estimate regarding the job and stays on point with the estimate. His employees are extremely polite outstanding individuals does impeccable work and leaves your home as clean as clean when they entered the premises. My experience with Matthew: 1) I placed call for an appointment. 2) I always receive a return phone call within 24 hours 3) Matthew makes an appointment with me comes out assess the situation and give me an estimate and a date that he would be available.4) he always keeps the appointment he's team arrived in a timely fashion prepared to do the Job. Matthew and his team pays close attention to detail and do impeccable work.
Description of Work: Prepare seems in drywall, paint ceilings, paint baseboards and walls . Relatively large home, walls hadn't been paying it for seven years.

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
$5,000

Richard G.
10/2014
5.0
deck cleaning, house painters, interior painters
  + 1 more
Matthew LIcata Painting receives a strong recommendation for best service, careful and meticulous work, fair and competitive pricing. Work was performed neatly, perfectly, on schedule and on budget. We selected Matthew Licata Painting for exterior house and deck restoration and painting. He is now our first choice for any painting we may need.
Description of Work: Matthew Licata Painting (www.MLPainting.net and 619-200-1739) corrected defects in interior wall surfaces then painted walls, molding, two pocket doors, and stair risers with oil-based paint while detailing and painting with latex paint 13-foot walls in the stair well.

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
$1,200

Jason H.
09/2014
5.0
interior painters
  + -1 more
Can't praise these guys enough. Matt and his team were punctual, professional, and skilled. They even took on some unplanned last minute work I couldn't complete prior to their arrival. The team did a great job and I would definitely use them again. Great attention to detail, very streamlined process, and even finished the job a day early.
Description of Work: Interior painting of living room, kitchen and loft areas.

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
$2,100

Renee K.
07/2014
5.0
interior painters
  + -1 more
great job by these guys gave me a good price and the rooms look really good they treat there customers real good would love to hire them again whenever we need them.
Description of Work: Painted the kitchen and a bedroom for a reasonable price

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
$400

Ana P.
07/2014
5.0
drywall, house painters, interior painters, woodworking
  + 2 more
Matt painted the inside of my house a few years ago and did a wonderful job. Just like before, he showed up on time for the estimate. We discussed the job, and he was helpful when I had to decide on a paint color. He promptly emailed a detailed estimate for the work. He and Eric started when they said they would and kept the job site clear. Matt called periodically during the project to update me on progress and their schedule. The work was done to a high standard. It looks great.
Description of Work: Matt repaired and painted the wood trellis/pergola over the back patio and a second one over the front door. He also removed a smaller wooden structure that had a lot of wood damage and patched/painted the wall. The work was very labor intensive and involved a lot of preparation and repair of damaged areas of wood.

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
$2,450

Dorothy M.
06/2014
5.0
interior painters
  + -1 more
Matthew was very responsive when I called for an estimate. He showed up on time to give an estimate. Appointment was booked. He was able to completely paint the whole 2-bedroom 2-bathroom condo in 2 days, including laundry closet doors, 4 interior doors, the back of front door, stair risers, and the stair handrail! I choose white flat for the entire place and white semi-gloss for kitchens/bathrooms. The crew showed up on time, and was super professional. They cogged all the baseboards for me, and left the place clean as they found it after the job is done. Matthew even pained the stair railing free of charge because its chipped state just doesn't look good with the rest of the house! I highly recommend him for your painting job!
Description of Work: Painted the interior of 2-bed 2-bath condo with white paint, including laundry closet doors, 4 interior doors, the back of front door, stair risers, ceilings, and the stair handrail. Cogged all the baseboards.

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
$2,600

Maeve M.
06/2014
5.0
interior painters
  + -1 more
In the 3 years since I initially worked with Licata painting, his team has grown. I was working with a designer that had their own contractors and when I got a quote for painting the interior of the house, I knew I was getting the "designer" costs. I then contacted Matt Licata based on my original experience with him. Within 3 business days he was at my home, Matt the owner did some measurments and gave me an estimate. His estimate was significantly lower then the "designer"and two other professional Angie list painter contractors quotes I had received. Based on cost and prior experience with M. Licata, we contracted with his company. The experience was entirely stress free. He had a team of young but very professional men. They followed the painting colors instructions to the tee. There was absolutely no mess what so ever and at then end of each working day they complied all their painting materials and equipment in a locationa that was out of the general thoroughfare. They were ontime every day and I had no hesitation leaving them in the house all day on their own (my dogs confimed this was OK!) At the end of the job, due to the complexity of our house and his relevant experience, M.Licata indicated that his original qoute was on the low side. However, to his credit he honoured the original quote and never deviated from this. I have no hesitation in recommending M. Licata painting, for any residential painting based on my experience. I compeletly recommend him to other memebers for a positive painting experience.
Description of Work: I orginally worked with Licata painting services in 2010 as a "Angies Member deal" where it was 2 painters for half a day for $X; I was incredibly impressed by Matt's work ethic and and his only partner. They finished the job ahead of time and it was great quality. Then in 2013 I decided I wanted the entire interior repainted so I contact Licata painting again.

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
$4,500

Contact information

4851 Lotus St., San Diego, CA 92107

www.MLPainting.net

Service hours

Sunday:
Closed
Monday:
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday:
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday:
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday:
Closed

Licensing

Bonded

Insured

Eco-friendly Accreditations

LEED Accredited Professional
No
Energy Star Partner
No
EPA Lead-Safe Certified
No
Use Green Products or Work Practices
Yes
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Service Categories

Interior Painting,
Exterior Painting,
Drywall,
Pressure Washing,
Stucco,
Finished Carpentry and Woodworking,
Unfinished Carpentry,
Epoxy Flooring,
Roof Cleaning,
Cabinet Refacing and Refinishing,
Ceiling Fans,
Deck Maintenance

FAQ

Matthew Licata Painting Services is currently rated 5 overall out of 5.

Sunday: Closed

Monday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Thursday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Friday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Saturday: Closed

Matthew Licata Painting Services accepts the following forms of payment: Check,PayPal
Yes, Matthew Licata Painting Services offers free project estimates.
Yes, Matthew Licata Painting Services offers eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Matthew Licata Painting Services does not offer a senior discount.
Yes, Matthew Licata Painting Services offers emergency services.
No, Matthew Licata Painting Services does not offer warranties.
Matthew Licata Painting Services offers the following services: Matthew Licata Painting Services provides a variety of services for your home or business, including interior and exterior painting, staining, powerwashing, color consultation, popcorn ceiling removal and texturing, termite/dry-rot wood repair, wallpaper removal, and cabinet refinishing. Whether your project is big or small, we will make sure that you get the most cost-effective, dependable, clean and efficient service around – guaranteed!

Contact information

4851 Lotus St., San Diego, CA 92107

www.MLPainting.net

Service hours

Sunday:
Closed
Monday:
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday:
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday:
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday:
Closed