Painting Victorians

Painting Victorians

Naturally, as a San Francisco house painter, I’ve done my share of Victorian exteriors.

When completed they’re a thrilling thing to see – the complex color palette, the restoration, and fine detail makes these homes the pride of any painting contractor. And the process of bringing these homes back to life can be a thrilling and beautiful process. But it can also be a nightmare for a painting crew and for a homeowner, if not properly considered and estimated.

All one has to think about is what these Victorians have lived through – earthquakes, vicious rains and draughts, fires, bad renovations, previous inferior paint job, neglect and multiple tenants. Because of their original fine craftsmanship, they have survived where modern homes would have crumbled, but they all have their challenges that need attention and should be considered by any Victorian owner who wants their home to look refreshed and vibrant. There’s possibly mold that should be treated. Windows may leak or will leak if not attended to. Fine, invisible cracks in the roof or between the seams must be repaired before painting and keep it that way for a long time to come.

Thinking beyond painting to proper waterproofing and restoration will not only make your Victorian more sound, it will help protect that beautiful paint job that will make your home the talk of the neighborhood.

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McCartney Painting
5.0
Based on 182 Reviews
E D.
E D.

2023-04-20 08:15:55
Everything went as promised and according to... plan. Kieron runs a tight ship. Concerns that I had over health/safety & environmental issues were addressed... read moreread more
Gina L.
Gina L.

2022-12-30 22:49:20
Five stars so far for responsive, clear and... professional communication. Kieron's wife replied pretty much immediately to my Yelp enquiry and passed on... read moreread more
Wayland C.
Wayland C.

2022-11-06 15:00:47
Kieron and his team provided top notch service... and craftsmanship from start to finish. Kieron scheduled the consultation with me. He was very... read moreread more
Katherine H.
Katherine H.

2022-09-19 09:37:46
Kieron and his team (Danilo, etc.) are amazing -... Kieron is prompt by phone, high integrity, and has built a great team and network of partners (e.g.,... read moreread more
Nick R.
Nick R.

2021-10-30 12:19:28
Kieron and team did an amazing job on the... exterior of our Outer Sunset home. We went for a dark blue, which was a big change from the previous color, and... read moreread more
Mary L.
Mary L.

2021-10-29 17:28:27
After reading all the positive reviews, I tried... to book an appointment a few years ago for my parents property. Unfortunately he was booked solid for the... read moreread more
Tracy H.
Tracy H.

2021-10-17 08:30:52
Kieron and his team are awesome! Super reliable,... very quick, responsive and reasonably priced. He was able to squeeze in our work between other jobs and we... read moreread more
Meliza C.
Meliza C.

2021-02-28 22:08:53
Kieron & his team lead by Miguel did an amazing... job painting the entire interior of our 2-bedroom townhouse in Potrero Hill. Their work is immaculate... read moreread more
Chris K.
Chris K.

2021-02-25 09:57:19
I've had my house in San Francisco painted three... times since 1992, most recently in February. McCartney Painting is the one of the three that I will hire... read moreread more
J M.
J M.

2021-02-24 12:55:53
Kieron and his team did a great job painting our... house. Kieron's team is fast, but fast with good work. I have previously painted my house and this time I... read moreread more
Sal d.
Sal d.

2021-02-02 14:08:29
Kieron and his team blew away my expectations... painting my new garage and the 120 ft conduit for my electric car charger installed around the entire length... read moreread more

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5.0
Based on 104 reviews
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Suzanna Wong
Suzanna Wong

23:07 16 Aug 22
Highly recommend the painting services of... McCartney Painting. It was an absolute pleasure working with Kieron and his foreman Miguel. Kieron worked with me throughout the process and provide excellent recommendations on color placement. He was always responsive and easy to work with. The final outcome was way beyond my expectations! Thank you Kieron and Miguel! I absolutely love it!read more
shelley friedman
shelley friedman

04:15 15 Aug 21
McCartney Painting painted my house in 2005. They... did an incredible job, matching the color exactly to the shirt I showed Kieron! His painters were 100% professional: thorough, careful, on time, fast, responsible, personable, and neat—there was not a stray speck anywhere when they finished! Later one of Kieron’s workers, Miguel, painted all the rooms inside the house. The moment he opened the container for the bathroom Miguel noticed that the paint store had given us the wrong blue—he returned it to the store immediately and got the color I had chosen—an error I might not have have caught until he was halfway finished with the room!18 years have passed and the color is still vibrant even though the front faces West and gets strong afternoon sun—compliments keep coming and no one can believe it wasn’t freshly painted. McCartney Painting is the best!read more
Shawn Fender
Shawn Fender

18:55 19 Jul 21
Kieron and his team recently painted our house... and did an amazing job. His knowledge of the different applications and intricacies of the Sunset district really helped us find the right approach for our house. Lots of family and friends have commented how great our house looks and how clean of job Kieron and his team did. Kieron also was very easy to work with, it felt like we were having our friendly neighbor paint our house. We couldn't be happier with the results.read more
karen hamrock
karen hamrock

13:52 09 Jul 21
Kieron and company did an outstanding job on the... exterior of my house. It is beautiful! They were professional, timely and very neat. I am getting many compliments on my house! This is the second time I have used this company and highly recommend them! Thank you so much for the amazing job!read more
Pamela Dickey
Pamela Dickey

23:54 05 Jun 21
The McCartney team was efficient in preparing and... painting all 4 sides of the exterior of our home. They were professional and highly skilled. I marvel at the beauty of the paint job everyday, and have received many compliments on color and quality from neighbors. I will use McCartney again!read more
Dorris Leung
Dorris Leung

03:38 28 Mar 21
This is the second time we have McCartney painted... the exterior of our home. They found the cause of the leak and fixed it. Kieron is easy to work with and willing to answer any questions. Highly recommend. We will use McCartney again next time.read more
Kendrick Rademacher
Kendrick Rademacher

11:28 20 Mar 21
Very pleased with the work done by McCartney... Painting. They were punctual, professional and great at their work and finished out home projects in two days. They did a great job! I would highly recommend them to anyone needing!read more
David Dragon
David Dragon

08:00 18 Mar 21
We were looking for a professional, dependable... painter to provide quality workmanship to our home. We wanted to make sure the prep work would be completed properly and the quality of paint would be long lasting. As homeowners, we understand that the exterior of our home protects the interior and paint plays an important role.read more
Chris Komater
Chris Komater

18:02 25 Feb 21
I've had my house in San Francisco painted three... times since 1992, most recently in February. McCartney Painting is the one of the three that I will hire again. And they do small jobs, too! The staff consists of only a handful of bright and personable professionals, so you get to know everyone involved in the job. They're extremely knowledgable, technically very skilled, and very attentive to detail. They respond immediately and considerately to any concern or question. Their prices were surprisingly competitive for being so highly rated. They finished the job in about half the time it's taken other painters--no disappearing for days on end. I very highly recommend them, and look forward to working with them again.read more
Seth Gassman
Seth Gassman

15:37 17 Nov 20
Great experience with a great company. Kieron and... Guillermo make a terrific team. They did the exterior of my house, including repairing any stucco issues. The house now looks much more modern. Completely painless and a great result. They do diligent work while staying out of your way. Highly recommend.read more

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