Why San Diego
hires Penney's.
Plenty of companies can put paint on a wall. What sets us apart is who does the work, how we prep, and the fact that we will talk you out of a job that is not right. Here is the honest version.
No franchise. No call center.
Just the Penneys.
Family-owned since 2007
Penney's is run day to day by Joe and his son Alex. One of them quotes your job, runs it, and does the final walkthrough with you — not a project coordinator you never meet.
Zero subcontractors
We have used no subcontractors since we started. The crew that shows up on day one is the crew that finishes, which is the single biggest reason a paint job stays consistent from the first wall to the last.
Licensed, bonded, and insured
CA License #794402-C33, bonded, and carrying general liability and workers' compensation. Ask any contractor for the certificate before you hire — we hand ours over without being chased.
35+ years in the trade
Over 35 years of combined experience in the trade and 18 years painting San Diego County. We have seen how coatings fail here, which is why our prep is the part we will not shorten.
We tell you when not to paint
If the stucco is cracking from foundation movement, the wood is rotting, or a coating will fail, we say so — even when it costs us the job. See our honest take on when you should not hire a painter.
Built for San Diego's coast
Salt air, the marine layer, and stucco behave differently here than anywhere inland. We specify coastal and inland jobs differently — more in our guide to painting decks and exteriors near the coast.
Prep-first, always
A paint job lasts because of what happens before the brush — washing, scraping, crack repair, and priming. We quote what the surface actually needs, not the minimum it takes to win the bid.
A real phone number
No forms, no hold music, no call center. Call (619) 861-9377 and you reach Joe or Alex, and we schedule a free in-person estimate.
Walk the job with Joe or Alex.
Tell us what you're thinking. We'll come look, point out what we'd do differently, and only quote what we'd paint in our own house.