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El Gato Painting

San Jose Painters
Ranked #1 in San Jose | Grade A+
5.00 (157 reviews)

El Gato Painting

El Gato Painting provides residential and light commercial painting in the San Jose area with an emphasis on prep, neat work, and steady communication. Estimates are available by phone or through their website.

Why Homeowners Choose This Business

- Clear, written estimates with options explained
- Strong emphasis on prep work for long-lasting finishes
- Crews arrive on time, protect surroundings, and clean up daily
- Coordinated scheduling and steady updates from start to finish

Service Area

San Jose and surrounding South Bay neighborhoods. Call to confirm service for your address or HOA community.


How This Business Compares

A quick local comparison based on ranking, review strength, and market visibility.
  • Ranks among the top local businesses in this market.
  • Performs at or above the local average for Google rating.
  • Has more Google review volume than many local competitors.
  • Shows strong customer satisfaction signals based on review quality and volume.

Services Covered

  Exterior House Painting
  Interior Painting
  Stucco Repair and Painting
  Wood Trim Staining
  Metal Railing Refinishing
  HOA repainting
  Commercial Repainting
  Surface Preparation
  Primer And Finish Coatings
  Color Change Repaints
  Caulking and Patching
  Siding Painting

Interior and exterior painting; surface prep and patching; stucco crack repair and repainting; wood siding and trim staining; metal railing refinishing and coatings; HOA and multi-unit repaints; light commercial and office repainting; color change repaints; prep and caulking; priming and finish coatings; minor carpentry/wood repair associated with painting.


Recent Reviews

5.00

(Based on 157 reviews)

Reviews frequently mention detailed prep work, including patching, sanding, and careful surface repairs, leading to clean, long-lasting finishes. Customers highlight punctual crews who arrive early, keep sites tidy, and communicate schedule and steps clearly. Many note professional coordination from estimate through completion and appreciate prompt touch-ups when requested. Pricing is often described as clear and well-documented in bids.

Google Review
Grace Lin on El Gato Painting

Had a great experience with El Gato Painting. From first estimate from Jesus, schedule coordinating with Johnny, to the work done in 4 days for our single story house everyone was very professional, courteous and eager to please. The work done was amazing and clean. Our house had a lot of patchwork and sanding to be done before paint and Alberto & Eduardo worked very hard to make our house look brand new! Thank you to your team. Highly recommend.

Google Review
George Masters on El Gato Painting

Ken, the owner came out and estimated the job. He was very knowledgeable and explained our options. Moises, Mario, and Mariah did an outstanding job with excellent prep work on all surfaces and thorough attention to detail. Our home looks like a brand new house.

Google Review
Bonnie Kao on El Gato Painting

Thank you for an excellent job El Gato Painting.

I have a 15-year-old house that needed freshening up, covering exterior stucco wall repair and repaint, wood sidings staining and metal stair railings refinishing and coating/painting.  Given many fine cracks on the stucco, Ken, the owner, consulted his Benjamin Moore rep for the best options to repair these cracks.   El Gato's bid came detailed and very reasonable.

The crew followed a 21-step preparation method with power washing, caulking and more.  They were punctual, polite, and incredibly good at what they do.  They treated my home with care, and the result is stunning.

My husband and I are incredibly pleased with the quality of the work and would use them again without hesitation.  Thank you, Moises, Mario, Marlon, and Juan (plus Ken, Jesus and Johnny).

Google Review
Todd Hyver on El Gato Painting

El Gato painting was amazing! Professional, skilled, and thorough. From beginning to end, they were on time, cleaned up each day, and so detailed. Even after the job was complete, they did not hesitate to come back for small touch-ups. Jesus and Alberto were great. Jesus was in constant contact with me as the job proceeded. Alberto was so skilled as a wood worker/painter. All of the crew was fantastic! I would recommend El Gato to anyone. What a great experience!

Google Review
Jerico Catura on El Gato Painting

The painters were polite, fast, & EARLY!
They gave us a heads up of when we needed to be home bc they had to paint the doors and a time frame of drying.

They take pride in their work and their procedure is like clockwork.

I capital the EARLY bc when they said 8am they are already here prior prepping which is refreshing to see.

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Frequently Asked Questions

They work on interior and exterior projects for homes, HOAs, and light commercial spaces. Common tasks include surface prep, stucco crack repair, wood staining, and metal railing refinishing.

Timing depends on size, access, and prep needs. Several reviewers reported single-story homes completed within about a work week after thorough preparation.

Yes. Reviewers consistently note clear, written bids with options explained during the estimating process. This helps align scope, materials, and schedule before painting starts.

Feedback mentions diligent masking, covering, and daily cleanups. Crews communicate timing for door painting and drying so you can plan access around the work.

Yes, surface preparation is a recurring theme in customer reviews. Teams address patching, sanding, and crack repair prior to primer and finish coats.
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Opening Hours


  • Monday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Friday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

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Business Details


Business Rating
5.00 (157 reviews) Pro Business
Address
379 Gifford Ave, San Jose, CA 95126
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Business Type
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