House Painting in San Francisco, CA
Interior and exterior painting for San Francisco homes — real prep, quality paint, clean lines and daily cleanup, with a written fixed price before we start.
- 5.0 9 Google reviews
- 5.0 7 Yelp reviews
- CSLB #1130134Licensed — verify
- Bonded & insured$1M liability
- One project manager from the first visit to the final walkthrough
- Proper prep, quality paint and daily cleanup
- We respond within 3–6 business hours
Painting homes in San Francisco
San Francisco painting is mostly Victorians, Edwardians and 1920s flats: wood siding and detailed trim outside, plaster walls and tall ceilings inside. Fog, salt air and shade keep exterior wood damp for long stretches, which is what makes paint peel here.
Outside we scrape and sand to sound wood, treat bare spots, prime and caulk, and schedule coats for dry, mild days. Inside we repair cracked plaster before painting so the finish lies flat, and we plan parking, access and neighbors in flats and narrow streets.
What every painting job includes
Surface prep
Washing, scraping, sanding and feathering edges so the new coat bonds to a sound surface.
Repairs first
Patching drywall and plaster, filling holes and caulking gaps before any paint goes on.
Priming
Primer on bare wood, patches and stains so they do not show through the finish.
Interior painting
Walls, ceilings, trim and doors, with the sheen chosen for each room.
Exterior painting
Siding, trim, eaves, doors and fences, with coatings chosen for the exposure.
Protection & cleanup
Floors, furniture and landscaping covered, and the site cleaned up every day.
HOAs, older homes and the paperwork
Painting does not normally need a building permit in San Francisco. What usually matters is HOA approval for exterior colors, and lead-safe prep on homes built before 1978. We take care of both:
- Color samples you can submit to your HOA
- Lead-safe prep on homes built before 1978
- A written scope listing every room and wall
- Daily cleanup and a final walkthrough
What our clients say
Verified ratings from Google and Yelp — real IronNest clients, not paid testimonials.
House Painting in San Francisco: FAQ
Do I need a permit to paint my house in San Francisco?
Painting does not normally need a building permit. If you live in an HOA community, exterior colors usually need HOA approval first — we give you color samples to submit. Homes built before 1978 may have lead-based paint, and federal rules require lead-safe practices when it is disturbed, so we plan the prep for that.
How long does a painting job take in San Francisco?
It depends on the size of the job, the prep it needs and, for exteriors, the weather. You get a dated schedule with your written price, and we keep you updated if weather moves an exterior day.
Do you paint interiors and exteriors?
Both — single rooms, whole-house interiors, exteriors, trim, doors and fences. Tell us what you have in mind in the form above and add a few photos if you can.
How much does house painting cost in San Francisco?
Every job is priced from what we see: the size of the area, the condition of the surfaces, the prep needed and the products you choose. We give you a written, fixed price after a free visit — or often from photos you send with the form above.
How do I get a painting quote in San Francisco?
Fill in the form on this page and add a few photos, or book a free visit. We reply within 3 to 6 business hours on weekdays and give you a written, fixed price, often from photos alone.
How do I choose a painting contractor near me in San Francisco?
Check that the license is active on the CSLB website (IronNest is CSLB #1130134, Class B), ask for proof of insurance, insist on a written contract with a fixed price and a schedule, and read recent reviews. IronNest is rated 5.0 on Google and Yelp.
Which parts of San Francisco do you work in?
All of San Francisco, including Mission District, SoMa, Pacific Heights, Noe Valley. If you are not sure whether we cover your street, send your address with the form and we will confirm.
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Neighborhoods we serve
Mission District · SoMa · Pacific Heights · Noe Valley · Bernal Heights · Richmond District · Sunset District · Castro · Potrero Hill · Cole Valley
Ready for a fresh coat?
Send a few details and photos, and we will reply within 3–6 business hours to set up a free visit and a written fixed price.