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Otis Merry Painting

Exterior Painting, Interior Painting, Stucco,

About us

I grew up in San Diego, California. My father, a retired Navy Chief, ran the San Diego Sports Arena. On weekends we would work together providing painting and carpentry work on historical properties in the Hillcrest, North Park and Mission Hills areas. In 1994, I established my own professional paint contracting company and have been working continuously in the industry. This year, we are proudly celebrating our 16th year in business. I take pride in my work, providing excellent and professional service to my clients. The greatest compliment from a satisfied client is to be referred to their friends as a painter that they trust with their home or business. Our goal has always been to provide more than just a paint job. A personal hands-on approach to details and a passion for helping with just the right color continues to set the Otis Merry Painting standard for customer service. Otis Merry personally participates and supervises every phase of a project from the start to the final touches and cleanup. Otis Merry Painting is state licensed and fully insured. Our professional staff consists of long-term employees. Award winning.

Business highlights

30 years of trusted experience
Emergency Services Offered

Services we offer

Residential interior and exterior painting, custom staining & drywall textures.

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Warranties
Yes
Senior Discount

10%

Emergency Services
Yes


Accepted payment methods

American Express
Check
Discover
MasterCard
Visa

Reviews

5.083 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
95%
4
1%
3
1%
2
0%
1
2%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.7
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.9
punctuality
5.0
Showing 26-83 of 83 reviews

Renee A.
12/2013
5.0
interior painters
  + -1 more
The Otis Merry Painting company exceeded my expectations. The extensive work included painting 8 rooms, ceilings and walls, Everyone was consciencious and accomodating to all my requests. The work was neat and finished as promised. I would highly recommend this painting company to others and plan to use them to paint the exterior of the house in the future.
Description of Work: I needed the interior of my new home 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
$4,800

Mike W.
12/2013
5.0
interior painters
  + -1 more
Otis came out at the appointed time, made careful notes and measurements and got back to us with an estimate a few days later. His estimate was in the upper middle of those we received, but I was impressed by his careful attention to the detailed notes we had given him saying what we wanted done. We scheduled a time for the work a few weeks later. He and his men arrived at the appointed time and started work. He let us know what to expect each day as the work progressed, which made it easier for us as we tried to stay out of the way and make preparations for the work his crew would be doing each day. He said at the time of the estimate that the work would take between 5 and 8 days, and at the end of the 5th day it was done. After inspecting all of the work on the weekend, I identified a number of minor fixes needed and he arranged to send one of his painters the following monday to fix them. The result is just beautiful.
Description of Work: Painting of entire interior of home, except a couple of small rooms. Include walls, ceilings, doors, stair banister, some cabinets, and all trim.

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
$7,100

John T.
11/2013
5.0
house painters
  + -1 more
It was a bit tough getting the job scheduled due to little contact after I returned the contract. But once I was contacted as to the start date, the job went quickly and the house looks great. Crew was very respectful and friendly. They kept the house secure when they left for the day. Otis came daily to check on the progress and direct the job. Alex and Ray were great to work with. I will definitely use their service again.
Description of Work: exterior painting and prep (power wash, sand, scrape old paint). Repair fascia board. Stain and varnish front door and thresholds. Minor window glazing.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$5,000

Candace K.
11/2013
5.0
house painters
  + -1 more
It went extremely well. He is a perfectionist, and thinks of things that home owner would not think of. He is very timely, and makes great suggestions. The people he works with are also very accomodating. Their standards are very high, and they are great to work with . They are also terrific about coming back to fix any issues, even after you've paid. I would highly recommend this company to friends and neighbors. Their cleanup is also excellent, they are very fastidious.
Description of Work: They scraped and sanded some old paint on our trim, and they painted the trim and windows all around the house. They also replaced some wood in some places.

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

rita W.
10/2013
5.0
house painters
  + -1 more
It all went according to plan. Otis helped us select colors that complimented our home. His crew was wonderful, on time each day, and cleaned up daily. He left us ample paint for touch ups if needed in the future. He will be our go to guy for any future projects. Our home looks great!
Description of Work: repaired stucco, painted eaves and all stucco surfaces on two story house with attached and second 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
$6,000

JACQUI T.
10/2013
5.0
house painters, interior painters
  + 0 more
The proposal was complete and showed an attention to detail that was reflected in the work performed. The painting was performed exactly as requested. The work crews were punctual and professional. My freshly refurbished hardwood floors were also preserved in the process! Delighted with the results.
Description of Work: Painted all interior rooms,closets,doors and trim.

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
$4,700

Linda S.
09/2013
5.0
house painters
  + -1 more
This my 3rd time hiring Otis Merry and my experiences are better each time. This was my far the biggest job I've had him do. Bought a new condo and gutted it. Otis was the first tradesman I called. He met with us and provided us with ideas to increase the "wow" factor. We love the way this guy thinks! We selected colors with his assistance and had him install base molding which would balance the crown molding. He put casements around all the doors and window to add elevate the look and everything popped with the high gloss white on all the trim. He and his crew were very flexible and accommodating with multiple add-on tasks. Serving as our own project mngrs with multiple contractors/tradesmen was a grueling experience but I must say that Otis and his crew required No looking after/managing. Everything went exactly as planned and we never had to worry about the quality of the work. His crew (shout out to Danny & Alex) were efficient, worked clean, respectful towards us and our home, and I swear Otis must only hire perfectionists. If only all contractors err like Otis Merry, I might consider another remodel some day.
Description of Work: Painted interior of home. Installed base moldings, casements around doors and windows and exterior doors and lights.

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
$6,000

WARREN T.
08/2013
5.0
doors, house painters
  + 0 more
I contacted Otis by phone and asked him to come out and provide an estimate.. He was prompt, courteous, professional and very knowledgeable. He was able to start the work a week later. His staff was wonderful! They cleaned up every day..were on time..told us exactly what they were going to do...and made the project seamless. Otis was out every day to check on the progress and to ensure that we were thoroughly satisfied with the work being done. I am delighted with the final results! Our 50 year old home looks new and I'd recommend Otis Merry to anyone who wants a quality painter>
Description of Work: Otis Merry painted the fascia, eaves, exterior wood shingles, and refinished the exterior entry and French doors.

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
$5,200

Susan W.
08/2013
5.0
house painters
  + -1 more
Otis Merry and crew painted the exterior of our 100+ year old Craftsman home beautifully! Excellent wormanship and great clean up afterward.
Description of Work: Painted exterior

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
$4,100

Victor V.
08/2013
5.0
house painters
  + -1 more
Otis team is very professional and the job went very smooth.
Description of Work: Paint the exterior of my home

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
$4,600

Charles S.
07/2013
1.0
house painters
  + -1 more
the first meeting went very well I thought , BUT THEY DIDN'T CALL BACK WITH A ESTIMATE , i CALLED THEM ,BUT NO ANSWER.
Description of Work: HE CAME TO THE PROPERTY, MADE SOME NOTES, WE TALKED, i THOUGHT HE WANTED TO DO THE JOB , BUT NEVER EVEN CALLED BACK WITH AN ESTIMATE, I don't know why ??? I called him back but he didn't answer ??

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
responsiveness
1.0


Response from Otis Merry Painting
I did in fact respond to (member name removed) in writing regarding this project thanking him for the opportunity and expressed my appreciation for his consideration of our services. This is a 2 1/2 story commercial building built in the early 1920's. The project has failing Lead Base Paint that requires containment and special guidelines for repainting this project. I shared with (member name removed) at the time of our initial meeting that there would be permits to close the public sidewalks, etc. I followed up in writting explaining that our current schedule was committed and if he would like to have us bid this project later in the summer or early fall we would be happy to help at that time. I reassured (member name removed) that may delay in responding to his request was not from lack of interest or ablity but simply timing and that with our current schedule I did not have the time to devote to obtaining the permits, etc. to take on this project. I received a follow up email from (member name removed) stating that with my experience I should be able to prepare and send the bid so that he could compare it to the other bids already received. Under normal conditions this would be a easy project to bid. However, there is a coffee shop that uses two sides of the building and I felt that public safety was an important aspect of preparing and painting this building. I have since sent a email to (member name removed) again apologizing for my delayed response to his request and shared with him how important customer satisifaction is to our reputation. I humbly asked him to reconsider his review of our service. I have had no response to my communication.

Emilee W.
07/2013
5.0
house painters, interior painters, woodworking
  + 1 more
Our first meeting with Otis was extremly helpful in listening to our ideas as well as giving suggestions to enhance the project. Otis and his workers were very respectful of our property during the whole project. They were positve and made the experience as easy as possible. Even knowing the carpet was being replced Otis and the others were very careful to keep the carpet as clean as possible. Prior to painting our furniture as covered so the no pint went onto the furniture. Otis and his workers were very professional and at the end thanked us for the work. The completed project was done professionally and we are extremely happy with all the work.
Description of Work: Project included all rooms and doors in our house minus the bathrooms and service porch. Sprayed ceilings, installed base boards, painted all the walls through our the house. During the painting Otis made suggestions on high lighted paint colors for kitchen and fireplace. Even knowing the carpet was being replced Otis and the others were very careful to keep the carpet as clean as possible. Prior to painting our furniture as covered so the no pint went onto the furniture. Otis and his workers were very professional and at the end thanked us for the work.

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
$3,500

Richard A.
06/2013
5.0
house painters
  + -1 more
The man who came out was good. He showed up on time. The price was reasonable. There were some companies that charged cheaper and there were some that charged more and they were in the middle. The man really had skills and did a great job.
Description of Work: I used Otis Merry Painting last month for the exterior painting of my 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
$3,400

Travis A.
06/2013
5.0
house painters
  + -1 more
The guy was very prompt. He did not come out when I called him, and he called me right back and set up a time for him to come out. A couple of days later, I was going with a friend of friend for like really cheap. I called him back and left a message, and he called me back and thanked me for telling him that I cancelled and everything. He was very friendly and professional. I would definitely get a quote from him again in the future.
Description of Work: I got a quote from Otis Merry Painting for exterior painting.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

LYNN E.
01/2013
5.0
interior painters
  + -1 more
Otis and his crew gave a fresh look to a studio apartment that I rent out. The trim, door and cabinets were very dated. Otis recommended a color that is both stylish and classic. The place is completely transformed. I have fairly new carpet in the studio. The painters left everything just spotless. I have used Otis Merry Painting before and have recommended him to other friends. We have all had wonderful experiences. I wouldn't call any other painter. Lynn
Description of Work: It looks gorgeous!
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,200

Daniel W.
12/2012
5.0
house painters, stucco
  + 0 more
We got several bids for exterior painting and stucco repair. We were encouraged by the positive reviews of Otis Merry Painting that we read on Angie's List. Otis Merry contacted me quickly after my initial contact. He came out to the house and spent a lot of time with us discussing how his company would handle the job of painting our house. He answered all of our questions, especially how to deal with the lead paint testing. He provided us with a reasonable quote in just a few days. We were very impressed with his professionalism. Otis also informed us that he was a colorist and he provided a lot of guidance in helping us choose the right colors for our house. He listened to our desires and concerns and then suggested a color pattern to us. Otis Merry and his crew were extremely easy to work with. They conducted themselves in a professional manner. They were courteous, responsible, and cleaned up their work area each day. We would not hesitate to use Otis Merry Painting for other projects and we highly recommend them if you need some painting done.
Description of Work: Otis Merry Painting performed necessary stucco repair and exterior painting to our two story house. They also had to deal with lead paint on the trim during the prep work.

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
$12,000

James H.
11/2012
5.0
house painters
  + -1 more
We received three estimates (two from Angies List) to paint our one story wood siding and stucco home. Two of the estimates were within $100.00, but Otis impressed me with his obvious professionalism and knowledge. He carefully pointed out all of the work his crew would perform, the obvious areas needing repair and how they would repair them, and worked patiently with my wife to select the exact shade of color she wanted for the exterior of the house. His crew arrived on one day to power wash the exterior. After a weekend to allow the walls to throughly dry, his crew arrived promptly to begin an exceptional job of preparation of the external surfaces before painting. They sanded, caulked and filled, primed, and masked the exterior surfaces before painting. Their attention to detail and careful and competent work was oustanding. Otis' crew showed up as scheduled, they were all polite, highly professional, knowledgable and competent. Otis kept us informed on progress and what to expect each day. They were extremely careful to ensure the paint was kept off of windows and paved surfaces surrounding the house. They cleaned up the work site each day and while they stored ladders, gound cloths and other materials and tools on our property overnight, they kept their area neat and out of the way. When the project was completed, there was no trash left behind. They even removed some old paint I had stored on the property for some time. They were extremely responsive to any of our requests. Otis Merry Painting did and outstanding job painting the exterior of our home. We are extemely pleased and we certainly use him for ay future painting needs and commend and recommend this firm to any one seeking a paint contractor.
Description of Work: Complete preparation and painting of the stucco and wood siding exterior of our 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
$4,800

Mary Ann R.
10/2012
5.0
house painters, interior painters
  + 0 more
It went well. Otis worked with me to help in the color selection process and was accomodating on scheduling. His staff is very professional and they were punctual, which is very unusual these days! They were very courteous as they worked in my home. They cared about cleanliness during the job and did a great job cleaning up when the job was done for the day. Otis stayed on top of things and was in communication with me throughout the job.
Description of Work: Had my outside stained doors and trim scraped and painted to match stucco color. Had a hallway, a bedroom and a hall bathroom 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
$1,900

Amanda and Bryan Chin C.
09/2012
5.0
house painters
  + -1 more
Otis and his crew were at our home for 3 days painting. Each day, they arrive right on time. All members of his crew are very polite and professional. They work quickly and neatly. Otis works with them and was onsite for nearly the entire job. Otis is conscientious about the final product and made excellent suggestions about paint color. We made a couple of changes at his suggestion that definitely improved the final result.
Description of Work: Interior painting of living room with high vaulted ceiling, hallway, home office, stairwell with landing, two bathrooms, and a bedroom. Also, painted exterior shutters and trim for one picture window.

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

Courtland L B.
09/2012
5.0
interior painters
  + -1 more
I would rate the overall job an "A+.," because it went extremely smoothly. The crew arrived each day on time, moved the furniture carefully, and painted expertly. All of the employees were friendly and easy to get along with. The job was completed on time and on budget. Without question, I will definitely hire Otis Merry Painting again. I couldn't have had a better experience.
Description of Work: Painted the complete interior of my condominium in downtown San Diego. Since the condo just went through remodeling, it required extra touches, including puttying holes, sanding, refinishing, and a host of other tasks. Ot is Merry, the owner, also chose the paint colors, which were perfect!

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
$14,000

diane M.
09/2012
5.0
house painters, interior painters
  + 0 more
Otis Merry has been my go to painter for over 10+ years. His team of professionals do excellent work. Otis is particularly good at consulting his clients on color choices.
Description of Work: Otis Merry has done interior and exterior painting on three of my homes in the last 10+ 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

JEFF B.
09/2012
5.0
house painters
  + -1 more
This is the 3rd time I have used Otis & I am always pleased
Description of Work: Exterior painting

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
$3,000

Claude P.
09/2012
5.0
house painters, interior painters
  + 0 more
Overall my experiences with Otis Merry Painting have been great. They started when they said they would, handled changes when asked, finished on schedule, and the owner of the company oversaw the projects personally. He had great advice as to color choices, finishes, and paint types to use. The end result is custom and professional. they are not the cheapest, just the best painting contractors I have used.
Description of Work: Otis Merry and his crew painted my whole home remodel and the remodel of a Beach House. In both cases, they painted interior and exterior, provided color, finish, and paint type guidance while working with me, the designers, and the other contractors.

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
$10,000

N B M.
09/2012
5.0
house painters
  + -1 more
From start to finish this small project went as planned and though this was a small project the entire experience with OTIS MERRY was EXCELLENT. I most definitely would recommend them for other projects in my home. They a professional; work quickly and CLEAN UP WELL..... i.e. left no mess! Exceptional service!
Description of Work: There was rain leak damage to my ceiling and wall. The roof leak was repaired and Otis Merry painters did the ceiling and wall repair and 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
$800

Scott F.
07/2012
5.0
house painters
  + -1 more
From the day Otis' crew showed up to the time the job was completed, I was kept up to date on progress and what I should expet in the coming days. They kept thier work area clean during the day and put all thier belongs away when they were done at the end of the day. When the project was completed, there was no trash left behind.
Description of Work: I had called four contractors (all from Angie's List) for estimates to paint my two story home. Two came out for estimates, one called a couple of times stating that he'd call to schedule a time, and the fourth never returned my calls.Otis was prompt and professional for our scheduled appointment, he listed to what I had to say and made some helpfull suggestions on some trim and detailed work as we went along. When they started the project, they power washed the exterior, replaced some damaged wood, primed, and applied two coats of paint to the exterior. Otis suggested that we use an additional color on the gables to make the house look even nicer and he was right. My house looks great.

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

3601 30th St, San Diego, CA 92104

otismerrypainting.com

Service hours

Sunday:
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Monday:
7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday:
7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday:
7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday:
7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday:
7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday:
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Licensing

Bonded

Insured

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

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Service Categories

Exterior Painting,
Interior Painting,
Stucco,
Doors,
Finished Carpentry and Woodworking,
Plaster,
Drywall,
Concrete Pouring and Repair,
Lead Testing & Removal

FAQ

Otis Merry Painting is currently rated 5 overall out of 5.

Sunday: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Monday: 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Tuesday: 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Wednesday: 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Thursday: 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Friday: 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Saturday: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Otis Merry Painting accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
Yes, Otis Merry Painting offers free project estimates.
Yes, Otis Merry Painting offers eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Otis Merry Painting does not offer a senior discount.
Yes, Otis Merry Painting offers emergency services.
Yes, Otis Merry Painting offers warranties.
Otis Merry Painting offers the following services: Residential interior and exterior painting, custom staining & drywall textures.

Contact information

3601 30th St, San Diego, CA 92104

otismerrypainting.com

Service hours

Sunday:
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Monday:
7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday:
7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday:
7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday:
7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday:
7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday:
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM