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BOB KUNST PAINTING INC

Interior Painting, Exterior Painting, Stucco,

About us

When Henry Kunst founded his painting company in 1880, it was the beginning of five generations of Kunst family painters. Bob Kunst started his own painting business in 1959, and today his son, Tom Kunst, son-in-law Mike Busick, and grandson John Busick carry on the family tradition of careful craftsmanship and reliable service. Bob Kunst Painting, Inc., performs both residential and commercial painting, whether new construction, renovations, or repaints. We do interiors and exteriors, from standard painting to creative decorative finishes. We are small enough to give our personal attention to each job, yet large enough to handle any size job. Our goal is to establish life-long relationships with all our customers as the painting company you can trust. We take great pride in our craftsmanship, attention to detail, and professional customer service with a personal touch.

Business highlights

65 years of trusted experience
Emergency Services Offered

Services we offer

Interior Painting, Exterior Painting, Pressure Washing, Wallpapering, Residential, Commercial, Sheet rock repair, Waterproofing, Wood restoration, Color consultation

Services we don't offer

Plumbing

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Warranties
Yes
Senior Discount

%

Emergency Services
Yes


Accepted payment methods

Check
MasterCard
Visa

Photos of past projects

Reviews

4.823 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
74%
4
13%
3
9%
2
4%
1
0%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.9
value
4.1
professionalism
4.9
responsiveness
4.9
punctuality
4.9
Showing 1-23 of 23 reviews

sabrina D.
06/2015
3.0
interior painters
  + -1 more
Very professional and punctual but quote was the highest I received.
Description of Work: came by and provided an estimate.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
value
2.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

$15,500

Jason F.
06/2014
4.0
interior painters
  + -1 more
They were the second highest from the other quotes I looked up.
Description of Work: We got a quote.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
1.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$7,000

Brad O.
12/2013
4.0
interior painters
  + -1 more
They were very good about returning my call. They have been around since 1959. I found their number and things at a trade show where they were promoting their business. I have not used them so I cannot vouch for them whether they are good or not. Their bid came in right in the middle. They were not super cheap and were not the most expensive. The man who came out was on time. They are amongst the ones that we are considering to use.
Description of Work: I got an estimate from Bob Kunst Painting Inc. for exterior painting.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Julia W.
01/2013
4.0
interior painters
  + -1 more
They were too expensive so I went with an independent guy. Everything was fine; we just needed to pay less.
Description of Work: I got a quote from Bob Kunst Painting for painting our apartment.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
4.0


Henry D.
12/2012
2.0
interior painters
  + -1 more
The contractor was very responsive and visited our property promptly and provided an estimate quickly. We did not hire this contractor because the estimate of 13000 for interior painting (not including paint) was too high . The estimate did not cover the painting of ceilings in most rooms and window trim. We hired another company that completed all the work in addition to drywall work and tile work for lower cost.
Description of Work: Received an estimate for interior painting. Did not use this contractor because the cost was too high.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
value
2.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Sarah G.
12/2012
5.0
interior painters
  + -1 more
Used the 10% discount as the incentive to finally get a major paint job done after a big construction project last year. Called and was immediately called back by John Busick. He came out, gave me a quote which never changed even though the work was probably a little more labor intensive than he planned. The only upcharge was $100 for the interior of a hall cabinet/closet which was a great price for the amount of work. The job encompassed a large L shaped hallway, two bedrooms, two bathrooms, all the ceilings, doors and trim.
Description of Work: I was very happy with the work done. Every effort was made to keep dust and debris out of the part of the house that wasn't being worked on, and the site was cleaned up every day when painters left. The price was fair for the high quality work done. I will hire them again for interior and exterior major jobs. Very professional 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
$8,000

Jennie P.
11/2012
5.0
drywall, interior painters
  + 0 more
On a dark and stormy morning last year, I was horrified to find giant water-filled bulges in the ceilings of both our kitchen and the half bath off it. We had the faulty vent flange corrected immediately, but procrastinated on the drywall and paint repairs, not wanting the hassle of having our kitchen out of commission for days with two young kids. Finally, with a refi assessment looming, it couldn't be ignored any longer. Our queries for an estimate were answered promptly. Luckily, the damage beneath the buckled paint turned out to be much less than expected, and the fix only involved superficial surface repair. The team was punctual both days that they were here, and extremely efficient and courteous. The textured finish and paint is fantastic, and even on close inspection, you can't really tell that it was ever repaired. We will be contacting them Kunst the future for any painting needs we might have.
Description of Work: Scraping, retexturing, and repainting water-damaged ceiling in two separate 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
$460

felix C.
11/2012
5.0
interior painters
  + -1 more
The painters as usual were very profesional and we were pleased with the work.We have used Bob Kunst painting for the past 10 years after some bad experiences with other painters.Mike is an honest person and does his best to accomodate his customers.I called today for more painting on bathroom ceilings etc.
Description of Work: we had the wall paper removed and living room and dining room repainted.This is a union shop and we did time and materials rather than a bid. I do not remember the cost but it was fair and you get what you pay for.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro

Marvin Z.
08/2012
5.0
interior painters
  + -1 more
They did a great job. They were exceedingly thorough. They scraped and prepped for three days before they started painting. Everything when they were done was completely clean. Their price was good and accurate.
Description of Work: I used Bob Kunst Painting Inc to paint the entire 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
$6,000

Sherman M.
07/2012
5.0
house painters
  + -1 more
Please see my comments above.
Description of Work: We have a three story house on a hill. Power wash exterior, repair stucco, apply primer, apply finish coat. Also stripped varnish from cedar garage door, front door, and surronding areas, including cedar overhang. Applied stain and finish clear coat. Everything was done very professionaly and they cleaned up every day. I highly recommend them, and will certainly use them 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
$14,000

Martha C.
05/2012
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
I got them from Angie's List. I did not use them. I knew that they were a union shop, but they were more than three times higher. I couldn't justify it. I had been told by people outside Angie's List that they do great work. They were efficient, and returned my calls. They were pleasant and timely, that was all great. It was just purely the rate that I couldn't deal with. They were fine. I would not get another quote from them.
Description of Work: I got a bid from Bob Kunst Painting Inc for a plumbing repair. It was for replacing faucets/handles in the tub shower area that were non-functional. It was a very simple thing.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0


suzanne G.
02/2012
5.0
house painters, interior painters
  + 0 more
They are very responsive and reasonable and do great work. They have outstanding employees. We have been using them for fifteen years. Highly recommend.
Description of Work: I had an exterior door that need to be restained.

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
$300

WANDA S.
02/2012
5.0
interior painters
  + -1 more
It was a wonderful experience. They did a very good job. I would continue to use their services.
Description of Work: They painted the interior of my 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

LINDA V.
02/2012
5.0
house painters
  + -1 more
They did a very good job. They were prompt and did exactly what they said they would. I was very happy with the work. I would absolutely recommend their services.
Description of Work: They painted the exterior of my 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
$3,000

ANDY W.
02/2012
5.0
interior painters
  + -1 more
Job took 2 days with a crew of two. Arrived on time each day. Crew was very experienced and professional. Extensive prep work was done, fiurniture moved and wrapped in plastic, and moved back after clean up.. While you may find work cheaper, it would be d ifficult to match the quality of their work. We will use them again. Tom Kunst checked on the crew's progress and did a final walk-thru with us.
Description of Work: Paint 2 story foyer, large master bedroom and bath and upstairs hallway and landing, also repaired settling crack in wall. Job took 2 days with a crew of two. .

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
$2,004

Scott S.
09/2011
5.0
interior painters
  + -1 more
The estimate was free. The experience was great. They were really professional and experienced. When we asked them to do extra things along the way, they were very willing. It's a long-standing family business, and I like that.
Description of Work: They did some interior 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

kim T.
07/2011
5.0
interior painters
  + -1 more
They did an *excellent* job. I was happy with every aspect -- the workmen were prompt, professional and respectful. They took care of my house and left it in excellent condition. They also saw a couple things that needed to be done (patching a hole where a cable wire had been) and just fixed them so that it all looked great. I was at first surprised at the price -- but it was worth every penny. Oh, I almost forgot. In addition, I thought they were extremely fair. They gave me a quote to do 3 coats of paint. However, after 3 it still needed another one and they gave me a discount on putting the 4th coat on.
Description of Work: They painted some media shelves that I had built.

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
$1,500

James W H.
04/2011
3.0
house painters
  + -1 more
He did not do the job.
Description of Work: Estimate for external paint job was too high.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
3.0
professionalism
3.0
responsiveness
3.0
punctuality
3.0


Scott B.
03/2011
5.0
interior painters
  + -1 more
He had very high ratings. I showed him that my kitchen cabinets looked aged a lot. He explained how they could clean them and apply another finish to them to make them look like new. He did that and it looks great. There was a stain and scratches on an antique piano. He had his man match that color of the stain on the piano with the scratches so that we can’t even see them. This was all a bonus and I wasn’t charged for it. He was experienced. He understood not just how to paint, but how to stain cabinets as well. I am going to ask him to paint the exterior of my house.
Description of Work: I used Bob Kunst Painting Inc in January for interior 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
$9,000

felix C.
11/2010
5.0
wallpaper removal, interior painters
  + 0 more
I have been dealing with them for about 4 to 5 years now. I have had other painters come in and I have been unhappy with their job, but Bob Kunst does an excellent job. I am a perfectionist and I am happy when they leave no matter what the cost is because they do it correctly. It’s also done to my satisfaction. You will not find bumps on the wall. They fix whatever I tell them to fix. I survey when the job is done and it gets done the way I want it done. They always do a good job and they do a job that I am happy with. If I am not happy, then I tell them and they fix it. I want the job done perfectly. They aren’t cheap. They pay union wages and insurance and so they aren’t inexpensive. They are not the lowest and they may not be the highest too. I haven’t had many estimates. I am sure I could have done the job for a lot less, but I probably wouldn’t have liked the job. They are union painters and so they are artisans. They are not guys who are picked up from the street to paint. It took them 5 days to get the job done. They weren’t here on one day. They started the work on last Thursday and finished it today. They are very responsive and it also depends on how much work they have got. They are a busy company. The time they might take to get to your house may vary if it’s a busy season. If you call Mike who is Bob Kunst's son-in-law, then he speak to you. He will respond within a few hours or almost immediately. The painter who did the job was here every morning at 8 o’clock for the last 6 days. He usually was outside at 7:45, but he used to knock at our door at 8 o’clock. They are very professional. Mike does a good job. He also helps in selecting the paint colors and gives suggestions. He is willing to put splotches of paint on the wall so that you could look at it before he paints the whole wall. He will work with you as far as the colors are concerned if you are not sure what color you want. It’s worth getting the job done by them. They are very good at what they do. They don’t try to get in and out within a day or two. There were two guys on one day and one guy for the rest of the days. They were very good, pleasant and nice. Mike is a good guy and he is trustworthy. They are honest and they do a good job. I will hire them again.
Description of Work: Bob Kunst Painting Inc removed the wallpaper and painted my living room as well as my dining room which is about 500 square feet. They had to refinish the walls after removing the wallpaper and then they had to paint. They did the ceilings and the trim around the doors too.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,500

felix C.
09/2009
5.0
house painters
  + -1 more
He did excellent work and he was professional. I think he is competitive and the employees are excellent.
Description of Work: Bob Kunst Painting did the interior and exterior of our home.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro

Michael C.
10/2008
5.0
house painters
  + -1 more
Prompt and professionally done from start to finish.
Description of Work: Exterior painting, cleaning and prep.

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
$7,200

Kenneth B.
09/2007
5.0
stucco, house painters
  + 0 more
They paid a lot of attention to detail. I was amazed at some of the things they did that I didn't expect. Little things like painting the pipes and skylight frames on the roof. The quality of the work was excellent.
Description of Work: There was a good amount of preparation required on this job. First they power washed the whole house. Then they scraped and sanded and filled holes in stucco and wood. This took quite a bit of work. They primed and painted two coats of quality exterior paint by spraying, rolling and using a brush as appropropriate.

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
$5,770

    Contact information

    112 MITCHELL BLVD, San Rafael, CA 94903

    www.bobkunstpainting.com

    Service hours

    Sunday:
    Closed
    Monday:
    6:30 AM - 4:30 PM
    Tuesday:
    6:30 AM - 4:30 PM
    Wednesday:
    6:30 AM - 4:30 PM
    Thursday:
    6:30 AM - 4:30 PM
    Friday:
    6:30 AM - 4:30 PM
    Saturday:
    Closed

    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

    Interior Painting,
    Exterior Painting,
    Stucco,
    Wallpaper Removal,
    Plumbing,
    Drywall,
    Pressure Washing,
    Wallpaper

    FAQ

    BOB KUNST PAINTING INC is currently rated 4.8 overall out of 5.

    Sunday: Closed

    Monday: 6:30 AM - 4:30 PM

    Tuesday: 6:30 AM - 4:30 PM

    Wednesday: 6:30 AM - 4:30 PM

    Thursday: 6:30 AM - 4:30 PM

    Friday: 6:30 AM - 4:30 PM

    Saturday: Closed

    BOB KUNST PAINTING INC accepts the following forms of payment: Check,MasterCard,Visa
    Yes, BOB KUNST PAINTING INC offers free project estimates.
    Yes, BOB KUNST PAINTING INC offers eco-friendly accreditations.
    No, BOB KUNST PAINTING INC does not offer a senior discount.
    Yes, BOB KUNST PAINTING INC offers emergency services.
    Yes, BOB KUNST PAINTING INC offers warranties.
    BOB KUNST PAINTING INC offers the following services: Interior Painting, Exterior Painting, Pressure Washing, Wallpapering, Residential, Commercial, Sheet rock repair, Waterproofing, Wood restoration, Color consultation
    Plumbing

    Contact information

    112 MITCHELL BLVD, San Rafael, CA 94903

    www.bobkunstpainting.com

    Service hours

    Sunday:
    Closed
    Monday:
    6:30 AM - 4:30 PM
    Tuesday:
    6:30 AM - 4:30 PM
    Wednesday:
    6:30 AM - 4:30 PM
    Thursday:
    6:30 AM - 4:30 PM
    Friday:
    6:30 AM - 4:30 PM
    Saturday:
    Closed