Mark Bellingham Painting

Mark and his team are wonderful -- very professional and detail oriented. We have used them multiple times over the last few years for interior walls, kitchen cabinets and most recently for the exterior of the house. Our hillside home was a challenging job and included a fair amount of repair work for water damage. It was all done extremely well and went smoothly. I highly recommend them.

Excellent work and very reliable. Have hired Mark and his team twice and have been very happy both times. Would recommend to anyone.

Mark Bellingham Painting did a great job of repairing and repainting the wood siding on our house! The craftsmanship and dedication of the crew that worked on our house was definitely above average. I highly recommend them.

I would recommend Mark Bellingham Painting in a heart beat! The painters were friendly, courteous, professional and did excellent work. It was painless painting!

Mark Bellingham and his crew painted the entire inside of our house. What an amazing job they did!!! These group of guys were pros!! they were so friendly and respectful. You couldn't ask for a nicer group of guys to be working in your home! It was a pleasure to see them every morning and they were always here early waiting to start at 7:30 am. We are planning to have Mark do more work for us in the near future. We have not stopped talking to our family and friends about them. We look forward to working with all of them again.

Mark's crew were responsible, capable and conscientious. They gave us good explanations of what they were doing, including pointing out where something more than a coat of paint would be necessary. They also met the time requirements. We will hire them again for our next painting requirements.

Last summer, I had Mark Bellingham Painting Co. paint the exterior of my house in Moraga. This company did an excellent job and made my house look beautiful. I decided to wait for a year before writing a review to see how the paint job would hold up and I am impressed to say that it looks like it was done yesterday! Still looks great! The company’s front office folks, Mark, Mike and Denise, were all extremely helpful in doing multiple on-site visits, coming up with estimate options, and scheduling the work. They also kept me informed about the schedule and responded quickly to any requests I had along the way. My home is about 2350 square feet and had not been painted in over 15 years; this made for a ton of preparation work prior to painting (power washing, scraping, calking, gate and shed repair, etc). Crew members Miguel, Saul, and Cruz did this extensive prep work, with Ramon handling the carpentry. Whatever I needed done, they had a person skilled in doing it. I even had them power wash the brick and cement hardscape in my yard while they had the equipment there; nice! In addition, these guys did a top notch job of the priming and painting, and also made sure that my yard was clean each day before they left. What impressed me the most is that they all seemed to enjoy the work and working with each other. I highly recommend Mark Bellingham Painting for anyone wanting a high quality job done.

The whole experience was perfect, from setting up the proposal appointment with the office staff to job completion. Interior walls, mantle, and 3 exterior red doors were all painted beautifully. The crew of 2 took photos of art and furniture before they moved it so they could put it all back perfectly. I was very impressed with the administrative end too- proof of insurance and contractors license were presented upfront, and the crew had start and finish quality control checklists that had to be signed off by the client. Everything was perfect.

I've used Mark Bellingham Painting on a number of small to medium projects, most recently for a very small project which they brought in well under budget. I can't say enough good things about Mark and about Cruz and the other painting craftsmen. And they are craftsmen. Their work is professional and efficient, and they are nice people to boot. They may not usually be the cheapest option (at least not at first glance), but if you want it done right, without any headaches, on time and on budget, this is the company to hire.

Fantastic job on refinishing our redwood deck and some outside painting and window flashing. Very professional - I didn't have to worry about a thing and very efficient in getting it completed. The deck looked amazing after they were done and they were very patient when I changed my mind on the stain color several times.

Mark and his office, then subsequently his workers, were all a pleasure to deal with - from promptness in responding to my request for an onsite quote, to pleasantness and efficiency in dealing with him, his office, and his back office in billing. His workers arrived on schedule every morning, were very pleasant, responsive and reliable. The quality of their work and clean-up was excellent. I strongly recommend them and would hire them again.

Very happy with the job done by Mark's crew. The prep job and painting were first rate. Some issues came up during the prep of the house that were taken care of by Mark's carpentry crew. Repairs were completed right away which avoided a long delay in finishing the painting. Mark's crew were very professional and on time. Most days they even arrived a little earlier than scheduled. I highly recommend Mark Bellingham Painting.

From beginning to end, I was (and am) completely happy with the job that Mark and his crew did for me. Mark first came to my attention by way of a mailer I received that impressed me enough to keep it on file, and he was the first contractor I called when some time later I was ready to proceed with my project. The company is a fair trade one, a concept I heartily endorse, and even though I could have selected a less expensive bid, I chose Mark in the confidence that I would be paying a fair price for quality materials and a professional job well done, and I was in no way disappointed. I am pleased to recommend Mark Bellingham Painting to anyone and will certainly be using them again.

I really enjoy working with this company! They've painted most of my house, as well as a staircase and have done an excellent job. The guys were always very prompt, took care of my belongings and made sure to clean up. I felt very comfortable having them in my home. Cruz has been the person I've worked with the most and he's great!

We wanted to complete interior painting projects during the winter rains that included cabinets and major space with high ceilings. Mark's team impressed us by their attention to necessary prep work and their detailed painting technique. They are respectful to leave the premises neat each day. We could not be more satisfied and will be hiring them for a few more rooms of painting and baseboard work in the next few weeks.

I had a small job, i.e., the painting of one single car garage door. Not only was the price fair but the job ultimately took more time to complete than originally expected, yet Mr. Bellingham offered to reduce the payment owed because of any inconvenience that may have been caused. I declined, of course, as the painter Mr. Bellingham sent did an outstanding job. The painter answered my questions as to what he was doing and why. I'd have no problem in hiring this firm again.

Mark Bellingham Painting does phenomenal work and my husband and I consider ourselves fortunate that they left a flyer on our door while we were actively researching local painters to redo the exterior of our house in Moraga. From beginning to end the experience was positive, even a pleasure, and our house looks as good as new. It is actually better than new since the original builder skimped in some critical areas. Mark gave us a written estimate up front. It specified the dollar amount per man hour, plus 20% overhead, plus materials. There was a maximum set for man hours and the job actually came in under that. The only surprise for us was that the charge for materials was more than we were expecting, because we really had had no idea what materials would cost or indeed what materials would be needed. In addition to top quality paints and tinted primer, there was a great deal of caulk and compressible foam as well that went into weatherproofing our 2,900 sq ft house. There was a lot of protective paper and tape, and sandpaper, too. When faced with the final bill we had no regrets and felt that the cost of the entire project was very reasonable. Mark Bellingham’s company took a house that hadn’t been painted in 14 years, was blistering, cracking, and rotting, and got it into prime condition for weathering winter storms and blistering heat for years to come. We heartily recommend Mark Bellingham Painting for any job that falls within their purview. Read on if you would like a lot more detail about our experience and the various projects they did for us. The company is properly licensed and bonded, and all employees are covered by Workers’ Compensation; I verified this for myself, via the CA Licensing Board’s website. It matters to me that Mark Bellingham cares to protect homeowners and employees alike. Indeed, the company culture is clearly one of mutual respect at every level and of pride in the work. Everyone who came to our property was introduced to me and was always personable and considerate, toward my household, my property, and each other. They took on three distinct projects for us: (1) they tore down and took away all evidence of a large pergola that was too close to the house and falling apart; (2) they refinished a much-abused, moss-covered, cracked hardwood swing; and (3) they redid the entire exterior of our single-level, wood-framed house. The Pergola: We were very grateful that they took on the task of removing our pergola prior to painting the house. It was outside their normal scope, but they did it graciously and for a very reasonable cost. It was a huge help since it would have interfered with their painting. It demonstrated, too, the thoroughness with which they clean up after themselves, for there wasn’t a single nail left behind. The Swing: They totally restored our Jarrah wood swing, cleaning it completely, sanding it with increasingly fine sandpaper, filling in the crack so it ceased distressing me, and guiding me through choosing a new stain. Then, when rain began to fall, our foreman, Tito, covered the swing with a giant tent and tied it down so thoroughly that it withstood a major storm, giving the swing the protection it needed to dry completely. Eventually he took away all evidence of that project as well, leaving us a beautifully restored piece of furniture returned to its spot in our garden. The House: It is inadequate to say that they “painted” our house, because they did so much more than hose down the house and apply new paint. Their website goes into a lot of detail about the process and I highly recommend reading it. I can vouch that they did everything articulated there. We have had our house “painted” before, but not at all like this. They meticulously scraped, caulked, cleaned, and repaired every inch of the house. Wherever hardware could be removed (door handles, flag pole, brass numbers), they took it off so as to paint underneath it. With a razor blade, they removed old glue and paint from the small glass panes in a door, prior to painting the wood framing that surrounded them. They painted the sides of our “French Cut” trim, something the previous painter had neglected to do, probably because it was time consuming and required a deft touch. It looks amazing. Where they used a sprayer to apply paint, they would follow it up with brushes. The newly painted wood looks positively luxurious. Where repair work was minimal they cleaned, protected, filled, and finished it so it looked new. When they found severe rot, as in the wood framing surrounding one of our chimneys, they recommended complete rebuilding, offered their carpenter, and carried out our wishes. We were grateful we took their advice, for, in addition to being rotted, the old wood showed early signs of termite infestation. The original builders of our house hadn’t bothered to prime the inside of the chimneys. Mark’s carpenter did beautiful work and charged the same rate as the painters. (His was the only name I never caught actually, because he arrived at our house and went straight up onto the roof to get to work). When they discovered our gutters were full of leaves they showed us a photo and, with our permission, cleaned them for us. The cost was comparable to what we usually pay. The timing, too, couldn’t have been better, for it rained that night. It is worth mentioning that this work all took place in December. I had been very worried about rain compromising the paint job, but they worked around any moisture very sensibly. For example, one morning Tito arrived, on schedule as usual, to let me know that they would be starting late that day in order to give the sun time to finish drying the house. Tito always kept me abreast of what was going on. He was an absolute pleasure to work with. I can’t sing his praises enough. He has excellent communication skills, is very personable, and answered every question with thoroughness and respect. Every couple days he took me for a walk-around to demonstrate and discuss everything that was happening. Every member of the crew (Jonathan, Cruz, and Mike) was cheerful, detail-oriented, and industrious. Mark was always involved, too, even if from afar. He was there at the start to introduce everyone and discuss the projects with them. He was on site a from time to time to see how things were progressing and bring me up to date. He followed up with me at the end to ensure that everything was cleaned up--which it was--, that the touch-up paint had been left behind--which it had been--, and that we were pleased with the work--which we are! And I know he was in close contact with Tito throughout. My husband and I liked Mark from the start and we couldn’t be more pleased that we chose him in the end. He’ll be our first choice in the future, for projects large and small, and we’ll hope to see Tito and his team again as well.

The Bellingham Team has provided excellent,high quality,professional painting and structure rehabilitation services at two separate Lamorinda locations. All of the team was hardworking , respectful and show up on time. The preparation was meticulous. The painting was of the highest quality. The cleanup was spotless. Mark and Stephen and the Bellingham Team are top flight!

We are very pleased with Mark Bellingham Painting. The first surprise was when he surveyed the house and made recommendations about the work. He saved us thousands when he pointed out that only part of the house really needed painting now (the rest could wait another 5 years or so). The prep work (and even some needed carpentry) was meticulous and yielded a beautiful result when the painting was done. We are especially pleased with how the front door turned out. Before the project It was faded, streaked, pealing and just plain unattractive. I asked Mark if I should just replace the door. He said that replacement would be "too expensive" and they could refinish it. They took the door down to bare wood (mostly by hand), then stained and varnished it. It is gorgeous! The workers were friendly and neat, and they followed our request that they not start work before 8:00 am. They were also willing to replace light bulbs and wash windows (not done in 12 years!) that were out of reach on our ladders. We will definitely use them again.

If five stars is excellent, Mark Bellingham Painting should receive six! Their professionalism is to the highest standard. The preparation of the house for painting is treated with careful detail and thoroughly prepared. The painting is precise and finely finished. During the entire process Mark, Stephen, and their crew are personable, knowledgeable, and professional. This team goes above and beyond to meet and exceed all expectations. I can't recommend them enough. You will be so glad you chose them. Gratefully, Shirley Holland

This company was fabulous. The men who came and did the work were friendly and hardworking, and even put up with my crazy dog (who loved them). They did the house I sold. It looked fabulous. To top it off, the owner was the only person I've ever dealt with who gave me money back (as follows). He gave me an estimate of around $12,000 for my house (in the Oakland Hills, never painted, 3 bedrooms, on a steep slope, inside and out--unbelievable to begin with). I paid him $6K down, and another $6K when he finished, with the promise that he'd send me a final bill for the last bits I owed. The final billing statement included every person employed, how many hours they worked, how much they were paid, and every last bit of anything they bought, itemized. The total was, they owed me $800 back. Which they paid. How often do you get this, in addition to fabulous work and great customer service? In my experience, this was the only time. I hired them to do the condo I bought. It also looks fabulous (way better than whoever did the paint job for the seller). I smile every time I look at m walls. I am promoting them to everyone I know who needs a painter.

My husband attempted the removal of our existing closet prior to having a new closet installed. Suffice to say, this didn't go well. Mark Bellingham Painting was recommended to me and did a wonderful job. They came in and completed the closet removal, repaired the drywall and painted the walls. They were very informative before the scheduled work date, arrived promptly and left everything in very neat condition. They also ended up repainting my daughter's desk during this job and that looks wonderful. Look forward to working with them again.

On the strong recommendation of a friend, I hired Mark to do functionally necessary painting, wood repairs and flashing as well as stucco patching and sprucing up to match existing colors. His crew were pleasant, informative, hard working and did an excellent job. I can recommend this company as enthusiastically as my friend did!

I would highly recommend Mark Bellingham Painting. The crew is honest, professional, and strives to provide an excellent product. They are easy to work with and polite. They did both interior and exterior work, and were careful to clean up at the end of each day. Mark Bellingham Painting completed four rooms, six closets, and a small entryway. Bead board was removed, and large holes were expertly patched. Cracks were fixed. Crown moulding and baseboards were installed by their carpenter to match the rest of the house. Paint was carefully applied. Each room was transformed, as years of shoddy paint work by previous owners was wiped out. Exterior work was also fantastic. Dry rot was removed, and they were able to salvage old redwood siding. The house looks new, and my neighbors have given me many compliments on their work.

Mark Bellingham Painting is reliable, dependable and reasonably priced. The consult, work, and follow-up was done when promised. Our house had not been painted for at least 25 years so our "painting knowledge" was pretty low. Mark explained the procedure and spent time answering all of our questions. Mark Bellingham Painting's work is high quality and they use quality paint-they were so good that we even had them do more than the originally planned job. (We added a garage, as well as a few retaining walls). They even left us the leftover paint in case we needed to touch up something in the future. We really appreciated that they did not try to sell us extra services that we didn't need. They are very ethical and listen to their customers. We would definitely hire them again without even getting additional bids!

We had Mark Bellingham Paint the exterior of our home. If you've ever painted, you know that the PREP. of the house before painting is the hardest and most important step. Mark and his crew were extremely diligent about the PREP. before any paint was ever applied. Once the PREP. was completed, they painted the entire house by hand with brushes and rollers (no spray guns......very important). We were extremely pleased with the final product. We highly recommend Mark and his crew to anyone needing a painting contractor. Rick and Chris O'steen (925) 376-1018

Within the same week of contacting Mark Bellingham Company with my request for quote on a small job, I contracted with them to do the work within 3 days of the quote. Even though this was a small job I was treated like I was important to them. I wanted shelving removed from a family room wall, repairing the wall, then repainting the wall. The workman, Godo, showed up promptly. He was pleasant, very diligent with his work, and extremely neat & clean. He completed the work in a few hours, and cleaned up the area before he left. I would absolutely recommend this company to anyone. JOB WELL DONE!

Couldn't be happier! Mark and his team did a fabulous job painting our home. Every inch of the house was looked at and properly prepared. In our case, that included power washing, sanding, caulking and repairing several areas with dry rot. The crew arrived early each day and worked non-stop doing the best work we've ever had done in the 25 years we've lived here!

We used Mark Bellingham to texture and paint a bathroom. They were extremely professional, prompt and clean. The prep and painting were excellent.