“The overall result was very good, with high quality results achieved as promised. The coordinators were polite and prompt, the crew adhered to planned schedules and cleaned as they worked.”
San Rafael, California · Since 1969
Painting the Bay Area for over fifty years.
Family-owned since 1969. Residential and commercial painting, color consultation, and lead remediation — delivered with the same standards that have served Bay Area homes and businesses for more than five decades.
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Our Services
Painting, in all its forms.
From single rooms to corporate campuses, every project gets the same careful preparation, premium materials, and meticulous finish.
Residential Painting
Interior and exterior painting for homes of every vintage. Expert preparation, premium low-VOC paints, careful execution.
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Commercial Painting
Offices, retail, and industrial properties. We work around your schedule and protect your tenants and operations.
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Color Consultation
In partnership with Tamalpais Paint & Color, our consultants help you find the right palette for your space.
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Lead Paint Remediation
EPA-certified removal of lead paint from properties built before 1978. Safe, compliant, fully documented.
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General Contracting
Licensed California contractor for drywall repair, carpentry, trim work, and full room renovations.
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Something Else?
We take on custom projects regularly. Tell us what you have in mind and we'll let you know if we're the right fit.
Get in touchOur Story
Three generations of craft in Marin.
Fred McCarthy founded the company in 1969 with a small crew and a simple commitment — leave every property better than you found it. Over half a century later, that commitment still governs every project we undertake.
His nephew Greg Owens joined the business at sixteen and became partner at nineteen. Today McCarthy Painting combines decades of expertise with modern techniques and premium materials, serving residential and commercial clients throughout the San Francisco Bay Area.
Client Reviews
What our clients say.
“The painting crew were punctual and professional, with great attention to detail and repairs needed. They were helpful in explaining paint types and giving advice on color choices.”
“Gino and Carlos on exterior trim and deck refinishing was superb. Smart, attentive to detail, great interaction with the owner, friendly, and personally very conscientious about top quality work.”
“Greg was so communicative during our six-week exterior project. Greg and the team were able to repair and correct to the point where the entire home looks new.”
“These guys were professional, timely, and quite helpful with the whole process — and were very neat, cleaned up every day. I would hire McCarthy again.”
“McCarthy Painting comes highly recommended for their exceptional work in both interior and exterior painting. Gino and Carlos are smart, attentive to detail, and friendly.”
“Greg's team was professional and willing to do whatever it took to do the job right. The attention to detail was extraordinary — we have never worked with a more careful crew.”
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