Residential and Commercial Painting Services
From full residential and commercial repaints to specialty services like waterproofing, wood restoration, and gutter cleaning, McCarthy Painting has handled it all for Bay Area properties since 1969.
Tired of Hiring a Different Contractor for Every Job?
Most property owners end up juggling separate contractors for painting, waterproofing, wood repair, and maintenance. McCarthy Painting was built to solve that.
Multiple Contractors, No Coordination
Painters who don't handle prep work, repairs, or specialty coatings, forcing you to hire and coordinate several separate companies.
Problems Painted Over, Not Fixed
Wood rot, mildew, or cracked surfaces covered up with a fresh coat instead of actually being repaired first.
Maintenance That Falls Through the Cracks
Gutters, decks, and exterior surfaces that only get attention once something's already failing, instead of on a regular schedule.
Why Bay Area Property Owners Choose McCarthy Painting
One Team, Every Service
Painting, waterproofing, wood restoration, and maintenance handled by one company, so you're not coordinating multiple contractors.
Repairs Done Right, Not Covered Up
Dry rot and wood repair, wood damage, and surface issues are repaired properly before anything gets painted or coated over them.
Since 1969
Over 55 years serving the San Francisco Bay Area and Marin County, residential and commercial alike.
Licensed & Insured
Fully licensed with the CSLB and carrying general liability and workers' comp on every job.
Specialty Materials Expertise
From elastomeric waterproofing to concrete staining, we know which products and techniques actually hold up.
Verified Local Reputation
95+ reviews, a 4.8-star rating, and decades of repeat residential and commercial clients.
Independently Recognized for Quality
Yelp Top 10, Marin County Painters
Independently ranked among the top 10 painting companies in Marin County based on review volume, quality, and customer satisfaction scores.
Expertise.com Top 15 Marin County Painters
Verified and ranked by Expertise.com for quality of work, reputation, professionalism, and range of services.
Pacific Sun Best of Marin Award
Voted best painting contractor by Marin County readers in the Pacific Sun's annual Best of Marin competition.
Our Main Painting Services
Each of our core service areas has its own dedicated page with full details, photos, and FAQs specific to that type of project.
Residential Painting
Interior, exterior, cabinets, and specialty coatings for Bay Area homes.
View Residential →Commercial Painting
Offices, retail, HOAs, and commercial buildings across the Bay Area.
View Commercial →Interior Painting
Room-by-room interior painting, trim, cabinets, and color consultation.
View Interior →Exterior Painting
Full exterior repaints, dry rot repair, and weather-ready coatings.
View Exterior →Additional Property Services
Beyond painting, our skilled team offers high-quality work in the following specialty areas.
Waterproofing & Protective Coatings
Protect surfaces from moisture damage with proven waterproofing systems, built for Marin's fog and seasonal rain.
- Waterproofing, including elastomeric products
- Multi-spec wall coatings
- Mildew removal & prevention programs
Restoration & Repair
Wood damage repaired properly, not just painted over, so problems don't come back a year later.
- Wood restoration & preservation
- Stripping and refinishing doors and other woodwork
- Floor coatings & concrete staining
Maintenance Services
Keep your property in top shape year-round with regular upkeep, not just reactive fixes.
- Scheduled touch-up & color-matched repaint service between full repaints
- Gutter cleaning & maintenance
- High-pressure washing for exterior surfaces
- Steeplejack & high-access upkeep
Projects Across San Francisco & Marin County
Real Reviews From Our Clients
Real, verified reviews from McCarthy Painting clients across the Bay Area.
"What an absolute pleasure it was to have engaged and worked with McCarthy Painting to, first, replace the dry rotted window trim and portico of our house and, then, paint its exterior, and stain our fences! They did such a thorough, beautiful, and clean job at a competitive price. Project Coordinator Mariah, Project Manager Robbie, and Crew Nelson & Arnulfo were all so professional and friendly."
"Miguel and Gricelda were great! They were fast, efficient and most of all really good. Our deck looks fabulous and now I can invite friends over!"
"We've had McCarthy to our house for 3 different jobs in the last 10 years (interior and exterior) and are always happy with the results."
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Servicing the Bay Area for Over 55 Years
McCarthy Painting serves homeowners and businesses throughout Marin County, San Francisco, and nearby Bay Area communities.
- Mill Valley
- Tiburon
- Belvedere
- Sausalito
- San Rafael
- San Anselmo
- Fairfax
- Larkspur
- Corte Madera
- Kentfield
- Ross
- Novato
- San Francisco
Common Questions About Our Services
Yes. Beyond residential and commercial painting, we offer waterproofing, wood restoration, floor coatings, gutter cleaning, high-pressure washing, and steeplejack work.
Yes. We repair issues like dry rot or damaged wood before painting or coating, rather than covering problems up, so the job actually lasts.
Yes. We regularly work with HOAs, property managers, and commercial clients across Marin County and San Francisco.
If your project is a straightforward paint job, check our Residential, Commercial, Interior, or Exterior pages directly. If it involves waterproofing, repairs, or maintenance, this page covers those specialty services, or just give us a call and we'll point you in the right direction.
Yes. Use the form below or call (415) 383-2640 to request a free estimate for any of our services.
Ready to Get Started?
Tell us about your project, whether it's a full repaint or a specialty service, and we'll follow up with a free, no-pressure estimate.
- Residential, commercial, and specialty services
- Serving Marin County, San Francisco, and the Bay Area
- 55+ years of local experience