Most painters rush the prep. We spend most of our time ensuring surfaces are perfectly sanded, patched, and primed. This is why our finishes last twice as long as the competition.
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A Written Warranty on Every Job
We're so confident in our work, every project comes with a written warranty. Most painters walk away — we stand behind our finishes and come back to make it right, no questions asked.
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The Portfolio
A curation of our recent transformations across San Diego's most prestigious neighborhoods.
"We had Ross Painting Group paint our exterior and I'm really glad we went with them. The estimate was straightforward and easy to understand — no pressure, no confusion, just clear communication from the beginning. Chilo especially did an amazing job — you can tell he really cares about quality. The house looks so much better now, clean and refreshed."
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Sammie Aquino
Exterior painting · 3 weeks ago
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"Victor and his team did an incredible job on our home's exterior. They were punctual, professional, and the prep work they did was beyond what we expected. The paint job looks pristine and we've already had neighbors stop to ask who did the work. Would 100% recommend Ross Painting Group."
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Jennifer M.
Exterior painting · 2 weeks ago
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"Best painting company I've worked with in San Diego. Victor showed up for the estimate on time, gave a fair price, and his crew delivered exactly what was promised. Clean, professional, zero mess left behind. My kitchen cabinets look brand new. Will definitely call them again."
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Carlos R.
Kitchen Cabinet Painting · 1 month ago
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"Hired Ross Painting Group for a full interior repaint of our 3-bedroom home. From the first call to the final walkthrough, everything was smooth. They protected all our furniture, kept the place clean, and the result is stunning. Victor's architectural background really shows — the color advice he gave us was spot on."
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David K.
Interior painting · 3 weeks ago
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"We hired them for a full repaint of our house, and we couldn't be happier. Victor was incredibly polite, responsive, and gave great advice on color selection. Chilo, the foreman, was unbelievably professional — paid close attention to detail, kept everything organized. The whole team was hardworking and clearly took pride in their work."
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Farid
Interior painting · Local Guide
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"From the first visit to the final walkthrough everything felt organized, transparent, and way too easy. The quote came quickly, the timeline was real, and the finished work looks like my house got promoted. If you want reliable, fast, and genuinely high-quality work with zero weird surprises, Ross Painting Group is it."
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Ali Akhmatov
Cabinet & Drywall painting · Local Guide
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"We hired Ross Painting Group for an interior painting project, and the results were outstanding. Clear communication, fair pricing, and great attention to detail. The walls, trim, stair area, and bedrooms all look clean, bright, and perfectly done. Lines are crisp, coverage is flawless."
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Iuliia Umatova
Interior painting · 1 month ago
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"Had stucco damage and peeling paint on two exterior walls. Victor's team did a full stucco repair before painting — the patches are invisible. They matched the original color perfectly on the first try. No orange peel texture, no lap lines. Just smooth, seamless work. Very impressed."
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Michelle T.
Stucco repair & exterior painting · 3 weeks ago
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"Victor came out the same week I called. Detailed quote with itemized costs — no surprises at the end. His crew was on time every day, cleaned up after themselves, and the full exterior repaint of our 2-story turned out better than I expected. The house looks 10 years younger."
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Robert H.
Exterior painting · 2 months ago
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"Did both interior rooms and our kitchen cabinets. Svitlana handled the interior and her precision is unreal — corners, trim, every edge is perfect. The cabinets feel like they came from a showroom. I've had other painters come through this house and the difference is night and day. Worth every dollar."
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Sarah L.
Interior & Cabinet painting · 1 month ago
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"Used them for a commercial repaint of our office building exterior. Victor was professional from start to finish — clear timeline, no disruption to our business hours, and the crew worked efficiently. The building looks sharp. Several tenants stopped to ask who we used. Highly recommend for commercial projects."
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James P.
Commercial painting · 6 weeks ago
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Projects Completed
5.0
Google Rating
8+
Years in San Diego
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How We Work
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Step 1
You Call or Fill the Form
We respond within 10 minutes during business hours. No pressure, no scripts.
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Free On-Site Estimate
We walk your property, assess the scope, and give you a detailed written quote — same week.
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Step 3
Meticulous Prep Work
Most of our time is prep. Washing, sanding, patching, priming. Your floors and plants are fully protected.
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Premium Application
Sherwin-Williams & Dunn-Edwards only. Clean lines, even coats, no shortcuts. Every day we leave the site spotless.
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Walk-Through & Warranty
You inspect every inch with us. Sign off only when 100% satisfied. Written warranty included.
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Projects Completed
The Person Behind the Work
Meet Victor Ross
Victor Ross has been transforming San Diego homes for over 8 years. With a degree in architecture, he brings something most painters simply don't have — an eye for structure, proportion, and how color fundamentally changes how a space feels. Before founding his own company, he spent years absorbing every detail of what separates a lasting finish from a rushed one.
When he founded Ross Painting Group, the name was intentional. "Ross" — his last name — stands for the personal accountability he brings to every project. Not a faceless brand, but a promise signed by him.
"Most painters rush the prep to get to the next job. I'd rather take an extra day and have a finish that lasts fifteen years."
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Architectural Education
Degree in Architecture — eye for proportion & color theory
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Commercial Experience
Including Aston Martin San Diego dealership
The People Doing The Work
Meet our main Team
Lead Foreman
Isidro "Chilo" Hernandez
Chilo oversees every project from start to finish. He's the one clients mention by name — because he treats every job site like it's his own home.
Lead Painter
Carlos "Charlie" Velderrain
Charlie is obsessed with clean lines. When the tape comes off and the edge is perfect — that's his moment. Clients notice, and they remember.
Interior Specialist
Svitlana Bila
Svitlana specializes in interiors — the spaces where precision matters most. Her finishes are smooth, her edges are sharp, and her attention to detail shows in every room.
Where We Work
San Diego, LA & Beyond
From San Diego to Orange County and Los Angeles — wherever you are in Southern California, we come to you.
Yes. Ross Painting Group holds California Contractor License #1151078 and is fully insured and bonded (Bond #PB10163408191). You can verify the license at cslb.ca.gov. We carry full general liability insurance on every job — protecting your property and our crew at all times.
Before any interior paint job, we carefully inspect walls and ceilings. Drywall repair is needed when you see cracks, nail pops, water stains, or holes — painting over these doesn't hide them, it highlights them. San Diego homes, especially older craftsman and stucco properties, often develop minor settling cracks. We include drywall patching and skim-coating as part of our interior prep — it's the difference between a flat professional finish and one that looks just painted over damage.
San Diego's coastal climate — salt air, UV exposure, marine layer humidity — takes a real toll on exterior wood. Fascia boards, window frames, siding, and eaves can develop rot, splitting, or delamination over time. Painting over damaged wood traps moisture inside and accelerates deterioration. We assess all exterior wood during the estimate and repair or replace compromised sections before any primer goes on. Skipping this step is the most common reason paint fails prematurely in San Diego coastal homes.
Our prep is more thorough than most crews in San Diego. For interiors: move and cover all furniture, protect floors with rosin paper, mask trim and baseboards, remove outlet and switch plates, fill holes with spackle, sand smooth, and spot-prime where needed. For exteriors: pressure wash, scrape all loose paint, power-sand, prime bare wood, and caulk all gaps. We spend the majority of every project's time on prep — it's the foundation everything else stands on.
San Diego's strong Mediterranean light is unique — it bleaches some warm tones and makes certain colors look flat by midday. Having painted over 1,100 homes here, we've developed a clear sense of what works in our specific climate and light conditions. Warm whites, soft greiges, and muted sage tones consistently look stunning year-round. We're happy to advise on color during the estimate. For deeper exploration, your local Sherwin-Williams or Dunn-Edwards showroom offers free color consultations with large swatches you can evaluate in your actual space.
The finish level affects both appearance and durability. Flat/matte — no shine, touches up seamlessly, but harder to wipe clean. Best for low-traffic ceilings and bedrooms. Eggshell / satin — soft sheen, wipeable with a damp rag, the most popular choice for San Diego living rooms, hallways, and dining areas. Semi-gloss — hard-drying, moisture-resistant, used on trim, doors, and bathrooms. The rule: more traffic and moisture means higher sheen. We recommend the right finish for each surface during the on-site walkthrough.
Pressure washing comes first — salt air, mold, algae, and bird droppings prevent paint from bonding. After washing, we scrape all chipping and peeling paint with a 5-in-1 tool, power-sand rough ridges, and spot-prime every bare or compromised wood area. Large cracks get caulked; holes get filled with Bondo or similar filler. Then we apply one to two coats of 100% acrylic exterior paint from Sherwin-Williams or Dunn-Edwards. In San Diego's climate, this process — done correctly — produces a finish that lasts 10–15 years.
High-moisture rooms require a different product strategy. We always specify semi-gloss paint for bathrooms and kitchens — it's harder, more washable, and its vapor-resistance significantly reduces mold growth behind the paint film. Our prep here is thorough: protect all fixtures and surfaces, remove outlet covers, patch any wall damage, and prime bare spots before two finish coats. We also advise on appropriate ventilation and dry time before the room returns to normal use.
Peeling paint is almost always a prep failure — the surface wasn't clean, old paint wasn't scraped back to a stable edge, or priming was skipped. Fixing it means going back to basics: scrape all loose material to firmly bonded paint, feather the edges with an orbital sander, spot-prime the exposed areas, then repaint. Applying new paint directly over peeling paint without this process causes it to fail again — usually faster than the first time. We've re-done many San Diego jobs that were done the wrong way originally.
Dry time and cure time differ. Latex paint is dry to the touch within 1 hour and ready for a second coat in 3–4 hours. Oil-based paint takes 8 hours to dry and 24 hours between coats. San Diego's warm, low-humidity climate is actually ideal for painting — sunny days significantly accelerate exterior drying. For interior rooms, light use is fine within a few hours, but avoid scrubbing walls or pushing furniture flush against them for about two weeks while the paint fully cures to maximum hardness.
Stucco is the dominant exterior finish on San Diego homes and needs specific knowledge to repair properly. Cracks, chips, and hollow sections allow moisture into the wall system — in our coastal climate this leads to corrosion of the metal lath underneath and eventual structural damage. Small hairline cracks can be sealed with elastomeric caulk and paint. Larger damage requires grinding out the cracked area, re-applying stucco in a matching texture, and priming before painting. We perform stucco assessment and repair on every exterior project before any coating goes on.
Pricing varies based on home size, number of stories, surface condition, stucco vs. wood siding, and paint selection. A single-story San Diego home in good condition typically ranges from $3,500 to $9,500 for a full exterior repaint. Homes needing stucco repair, wood replacement, or significant prep work will run higher. We provide a detailed written quote after a free on-site walkthrough — every line item is explained. No ballpark numbers over the phone, no surprise add-ons at the end.
Cost depends on the number of cabinet doors and drawer fronts, whether the boxes need painting, and the condition of the existing finish. In San Diego, a full kitchen repaint (doors, drawers, and boxes) typically ranges from $1,800 to $4,500 depending on scope — compared to full cabinet replacement at $15,000–$40,000. We remove all doors and hardware, sand all surfaces, prime, and apply a spray-quality finish coat. Contact us for a free on-site estimate.
Residential painting covers all painting work on private homes — exterior repaints, interior rooms, kitchen cabinets, trim, fences, and more. The key variables that determine quality and longevity are product selection (the right paint for the surface and San Diego's climate), surface preparation (what determines how long the finish lasts), and application technique. Ross Painting Group has completed over 1,100 residential projects across San Diego since 2018 — from La Jolla to Chula Vista.
Commercial painting covers business properties — office buildings, retail spaces, restaurants, warehouses, and HOA complexes. The differences from residential are significant: larger surface areas, tight scheduling (often nights or weekends to avoid disrupting operations), compliance requirements for certain coatings, and commercial-grade products built for high-traffic surfaces. Ross Painting Group handles both residential and commercial projects throughout San Diego County, including dealerships and multi-unit residential complexes.
Three things to verify before hiring any painter in California. License — every contractor on jobs over $500 must be licensed by the CSLB. Verify the number at cslb.ca.gov before signing anything — unlicensed work leaves you with no legal protection. Insurance — the contractor must carry general liability and workers' comp; ask for a certificate of insurance. References — a 5-star rating on Google with detailed, specific reviews is worth more than a slick website. Ask to see photos of recent projects similar to yours.
Ross Painting Group has been serving San Diego homeowners and businesses since 2018 — over 1,100 completed projects, a 5.0 Google rating, and a permanent crew of specialists. We're CA Licensed (#1151078), fully insured, and bonded. Our work spans La Jolla, Del Mar, Carlsbad, Encinitas, Rancho Santa Fe, Carmel Valley, and throughout San Diego County. Every project includes a written warranty and a fully itemized quote. Call (619) 917-9088 or fill out the form — we respond within 10 minutes during business hours.
The front door is one of the highest-impact details on any home's curb appeal — we treat it accordingly. Hardware gets removed entirely (not just taped around), the surface is sanded for maximum adhesion, and we apply a semi-gloss or satin finish by brush and fine-nap roller for a result close to a factory spray finish. Color choice matters too — the right door color against the body and trim can transform the entire façade. We're happy to advise on color pairing during the estimate.
Trim is where most crews fall short — cutting a clean line between wall color and trim requires skill and patience. We use professional masking on adjacent surfaces, a brush for tight edges, and a ⅜" nap roller on flat trim runs. Trim always gets semi-gloss for durability and ease of cleaning. In San Diego homes with detailed millwork, crown molding, or wainscoting, our crew takes extra time here — those details are often what clients notice most in the final result.
Two keys: product and technique. We always use dead flat or ceiling-specific paint — any sheen at all makes roller lines visible in raking light. For application, we roll one coat north-to-south and the second coat east-to-west after the first is fully dry. This cross-rolling technique eliminates lap marks. For vaulted ceilings or open-plan San Diego homes where the ceiling is a feature, we sometimes spray with the room fully protected — it produces a shadow-free, flawless finish that rolling can't match.
For a standard single-story San Diego exterior (1,400–1,800 sq ft), plan for 8–12 gallons for two body coats when spraying, or 6–9 gallons when rolling. Trim, fascia, and eaves typically add another 4–6 gallons. For interiors: roughly 2 gallons per bedroom, 3 gallons for living rooms and open-plan spaces, 1 gallon for bathrooms. Actual usage varies by surface texture, color change depth, and number of coats. We calculate exact quantities and include all materials in the written quote.
We recommend removing wallpaper before painting whenever possible — it produces a better long-term result and avoids future edge-lifting. When removal isn't feasible, the correct approach is shellac-based primer (alcohol or oil base), which seals the paper and any adhesive residue and blocks bleed-through. A standard latex primer won't hold over wallpaper. After the shellac dries (15–30 minutes), the surface is ready for two coats of finish paint. We assess each situation on-site and advise on the best approach.
Cost depends on the number of layers, the age and type of adhesive, and the condition of the wall behind it. Old wallpaper with dried paste on plaster takes significantly more time than modern vinyl paper on drywall. We evaluate wallpaper removal as part of the on-site estimate — it's assessed alongside the painting project since wall condition after removal directly affects prep and priming requirements. Call (619) 917-9088 for a free walkthrough.
A professional interior paint job starts with a color and finish consultation, then complete surface prep: moving and covering all furniture, protecting floors and trim, patching holes and cracks, sanding smooth, and priming bare or repaired areas. Application is a minimum of two coats with proper drying time between. Our interior specialist Svitlana handles most of our San Diego interior projects — her precision on trim lines, corners, and finish quality is what clients consistently mention in reviews.
Cabinet painting is the professional refinishing of kitchen or bathroom cabinet boxes and doors — sanding, priming, and applying a factory-smooth topcoat. In San Diego's competitive real estate market, kitchens are one of the top factors buyers evaluate. A dated dark-wood kitchen painted bright white or greige can look like an entirely different space at a fraction of replacement cost. We remove all doors and hardware, paint in a controlled setting for a spray-quality finish, and reinstall everything. The result adds real resale value.
Yes — every project comes with a written warranty. If anything isn't right within the warranty period, we come back and make it right at no charge, no questions asked. We back this up because we don't skip prep, we use only premium Sherwin-Williams and Dunn-Edwards paints, and we've been operating in San Diego since 2018.
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