Novato House Painters
McCarthy Painting has been serving Marin County since 1969, with decades of residential, commercial, and HOA painting work throughout Novato — from Hamilton and Ignacio to San Marin, Pleasant Valley, Bahia, Black Point, and downtown Novato. Family-owned, locally rooted, and trusted by generations of Novato homeowners for interior, exterior, and specialty residential painting.
The Frustrations of Hiring a Painter for Your Novato Property
Novato homeowners, HOA boards, and business owners hiring a painter face the same frustrations again and again. If any of these sound familiar, McCarthy Painting was built to solve exactly these problems.
Painters who don't understand how to prep and coat stucco, siding, and trim that's taken years of sun exposure in San Marin and Pleasant Valley
Contractors who don't know how to handle chalking, cracked stucco, and hairline cracks common on older homes near downtown Novato and Ignacio
Companies that don't understand HOA color approval processes or logistics for townhomes and condos in Hamilton and Bahia
Crews that ignore weather-worn railings, decks, and fascia boards common in hillside neighborhoods and Black Point
Companies that show up late, leave job sites a mess, and disappear once the deposit is paid
Crews that don't carry proper insurance and licensing for working in your home, business, or around your family and tenants
McCarthy Painting solves all of this. We've been painting across Novato and Marin County for decades. We know the neighborhoods, the climate, and the standards Novato property owners expect. We're licensed, fully insured, EPA Lead-Safe Certified, and we leave your property cleaner than we found it.
Trusted by Marin County's Most Recognized Names
When North Bay enterprise leaders need painting, they call McCarthy. So do Novato homeowners who expect that same level of professionalism on their own homes.
Why Novato Property Owners Trust McCarthy Painting
Six reasons Novato homeowners, HOA boards, and businesses keep calling us back.
Marin County Specialists Since 1969
McCarthy Painting has served Marin County since 1969 and has worked throughout Novato for decades. We understand local neighborhoods, HOA expectations, exterior prep needs, and the standards Novato property owners expect. No franchise. No national chain.
Family-Owned, Locally Rooted
Founded by Fred McCarthy and now led by Greg Owens, McCarthy Painting is built for long-term local relationships — not one-off jobs. We treat Novato homes, businesses, and HOA properties with the same care we'd want on our own.
Exterior Prep & Surface Expertise
Novato properties often need careful prep for sun exposure, chalking, cracked stucco, trim wear, decks, and railings. We match products and prep methods to each surface so the finished work lasts.
Premium Paint Partner
We work hand-in-hand with Tamalpais Paint & Color, Marin's most respected paint vendor, with locations in Novato and Corte Madera. That means access to the highest-quality Benjamin Moore, C-2, and Pratt & Lambert finishes — and the local product knowledge to match.
Detail-Oriented Craftsmanship
We don't rush prep or paint over problems. We address chalking, mildew, failed coatings, cracks, moisture exposure, and substrate issues before finish coats go on — because prep is what makes paint last.
Licensed, Insured & Lead-Safe Certified
Fully licensed with the California Contractors State License Board (#268819). Carrying general liability and workers' comp on every project. EPA Lead-Safe Certified Firm (NAT-59414-1) — important for older Novato homes and buildings that may contain lead-based paint.
Independently Recognized for Quality & Excellence
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 — evaluated against dozens of competitors.
Pacific Sun Best of Marin Award
Voted best painting contractor by Marin County readers in the Pacific Sun's annual Best of Marin competition — a testament to our community reputation.
From Novato Homes to Award-Winning Bay Area Facilities
Real projects. Real results. Real relationships — built across Novato, Marin County, and the Bay Area.
Autodesk — North Bay Campus
McCarthy Painting has maintained a continuous painting relationship with Autodesk across their North Bay facilities for over two decades — local enterprise credibility built one project at a time. We carry key card access, handle after-hours requests, and function as a true facility partner.
Novato Exterior Repaint
A representative Novato exterior repaint pending final project photo and approved homeowner story. Want to be our next case study? Get in touch.
BioMarin Pharmaceutical
BioMarin's San Rafael headquarters — a Marin County pharmaceutical leader — requires strict air quality standards and specialty low-VOC coatings. McCarthy Painting has delivered interior painting services with appropriate paint selection, preparation protocols, and scheduling to maintain a safe, compliant environment for pharmaceutical research and manufacturing staff. Local roots, enterprise standards.
Painting Projects Across Novato & Marin County
A selection of painting projects delivered by McCarthy Painting across Novato, Marin County, and the wider Bay Area.
Real Reviews from Real Novato Clients
Four verified Novato client reviews from exterior, deck, and trim painting projects across Ignacio Valley, San Marin, and Pointe Marin.
"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!"
"So happy with the work! McCarthy painting was so easy to work with. Nelson Cox and Frederico did amazing job paying attention to detail. I would highly recommend."
"Nelson and team did a beautiful job on our house! They worked very hard during a particularly warm week and finished one day early. We are very happy with the quality of the work!"
"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. A few of my neighbors are already reaching out to McCarthy Painting to get bids to have their homes painted."
Serving Novato & Southern Marin for Over 55 Years
McCarthy Painting has served Marin County since 1969 and works throughout Novato. We know the neighborhoods, HOA communities, hillside properties, commercial spaces, and family homes that make Novato unique.
- ✓ Novato
- ✓ Hamilton Field
- ✓ Ignacio
- ✓ Tiburon & Belvedere
- ✓ Pleasant Valley
- ✓ Corte Madera & Larkspur
Ready to Work with Trusted Novato House Painters?
Most estimates are scheduled within the same week. We'll visit your Novato property, assess the full scope, answer your questions, and provide a detailed written proposal — no pressure, no obligation.
We serve Novato, Hamilton Field, Strawberry, Almonte, Tiburon, Belvedere, Pleasant Valley, Corte Madera, and Larkspur — and the wider Marin County and Bay Area.
📍 126 Front Street, San Rafael, CA 94901
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