Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to the questions Santa Barbara homeowners ask us most about estimates, our team and our painting services.

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Questions We Get Asked

Have a question about painting your home in Santa Barbara or nearby? Here are answers to the questions we hear most. If you don’t see yours, give us a call and we’ll be happy to help.

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General Questions

What Areas Do You Serve?

We’re based in Santa Barbara and serve the South Coast, including Goleta, Montecito, Carpinteria, Summerland and Isla Vista, plus Santa Ynez, Solvang, Buellton and Lompoc. Not sure if you’re in our area? Call us at 805-319-6956.

Yes. Signature Painting & Custom Finishes is licensed with the California Contractors State License Board (CSLB #1071692) and fully insured. Our work is backed by a warranty, and the terms depend on your project.

Every home is different. Size, surface condition, prep work and paint choice all affect the price. That is why we give you a free, detailed estimate with no hidden fees, so you know exactly what you are paying for before we start.

No. The work is done by our own fully vetted, trained employees, and Edmundo actively manages every job site.

Yes. We paint stucco, brick, siding, trim, doors, gutters, decks and fences, and we handle the prep, including masking, minor repairs and priming.

Send us your project details and we will schedule your free estimate. Once you approve it, we lock in a start date that works for you.

Estimates & Working With Us

Do You Offer Painting Estimates?

Yes, we offer detailed estimates for all of our painting projects. If you accept an estimate from us, that will be the final cost barring unforeseen issues or change orders which will both be fully communicated prior to invoice.

Yes, we’re a 100% local company from Santa Barbara, California, and everyone in the company is from the local area.

We believe in doing the job right the first time and building an on-going relationship with the customer in a way that has them calling us back whenever our services are needed again or them passing our name on to their friends and family. Also, we want to be known for our fair pricing and kindness along with our expertise.

We recommend reaching out and getting a free estimate for your next project with us. We are dependable, fairly priced and best of all, we go above and beyond for every single one of our customers.

Our Painting Services

Do I Need To Move My Furniture Before Interior Painting?

No. We center your furniture, remove wall hangings, hardware and switch plates, and cover your floors and belongings before we start, then put everything back when we finish. Learn more about our interior painting.

Yes. We power wash the entire home and scrub surfaces with the right cleaning solution for each material, then allow 12+ hours of drying time before prep begins. Learn more about our exterior painting.

Yes. We remove every door and drawer and label each one so it goes back in the exact same spot. Then we degrease, sand, prime and spray them for a smooth, even finish. Learn more about our cabinet painting.

Yes. Our interior painting package includes wall and ceiling repair and emergency drywall repair, and our exterior package includes wood rot repair and replacement and small stucco repairs.

Edmundo Farfan, owner of Signature Painting & Custom Finishes in Santa Barbara

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