Independently Rated Highest in Quality
E i g h t h                              Consecutive Year        
Originally Earned:
December 2004
We declare that Richard L. Dickinson Painting HAS QUALIFIED for and continues to meet the Ongoing Research and Rating Requirements for Diamond Certified® status.
Certificate #542
(415) 763-5984

Richard L. Dickinson Painting offers a wide range of custom interior and exterior painting services to residential and commercial clients throughout the Northern Peninsula and San Francisco. The company’s painters are experts in color matching and specialty finishes, and they only use top paint brands such as Kelly-Moore and Benjamin Moore. Owner and company namesake Richard Dickinson says their meticulous attention to detail is unrivaled in the painting industry.

Mr. Dickinson first learned the painting trade when he was 16 years old. After working with experienced painting contractors for several years, he went into business for himself in 1963. Mr. Dickinson says he takes great pride in contributing to restoration projects in his native San Francisco and teaching young painters about the intricacies of the business. “I came up the same way, so I like to give back to the next generation.”

In addition to custom paint jobs, Richard L. Dickinson Painting’s exterior services include waterproofing and powerwashing. For more information or to see photos of the company’s past work, Mr. Dickinson invites potential clients to visit www.rldickinson.com.

Company Philosophy

“We give every client a great deal of personal attention and spend a lot of time with them during their project to ensure we meet and exceed their expectations. We strive to always give a little extra so they feel they’re getting a good value. Our entire team operates under these same principles.”

Serving San Francisco, the Peninsula, Southern Marin County and Sonoma County

Residential & Commercial
Interior & Exterior
Custom Painting
Waterproofing

Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore
Kelly Moore
Kelly Moore
Lambert
Sherwin Williams
Sherwin Williams

Comparative Summary

Painting companies are always looking for ways to distinguish themselves from their competition, and those that have earned the prestigious Diamond Certified award are already several steps ahead. In addition to its Diamond Certified status, Richard L. Dickinson Painting sets itself apart by emphasizing personalized service in every aspect of its operations—an inclusive approach that’...

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How do your prices compare with other painting contractors?
A: "We’re usually right in the middle. It’s tempting to go with the lowest bidder, especially in this economy, but that usually means the painter is cutting corners, which may result in expensive repainting projects in the future. We do better t...
Q: Are you qualified to do lead abatement work?
A: "Yes. We’re certified by both the EPA and the State of California in lead paint removal and abatement."
Q: Do you provide any other services besides interior and exterior painting?
A: "Yes. In addition to custom paint jobs, we also offer waterproofing and powerwashing services, color consultations, and wood finishing."

Industry Info

Surface preparation is the key to a high-quality paint job.
Surface preparation is the most important requirement for achieving maximum durability from any paint system, but the results can be quickly concealed by the first coat of paint, which means negative effects aren’t usually evident until premature...
Findings based on statistically reliable research from 73 surveys

Customer Satisfaction

Survey Question: On a scale of 1 to 10 how satisfied were you with the quality you received?
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Company Credentials

Workers Compensation
Liability Insurance
License Verification
Business Practices
Current Complaint File

Customer Loyalty

Survey Question: If you needed this product or service in the future, would you use this company again?
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96%
n = 73

Diamond Certified Qualification

Based on 73 customer surveys, we declare
Richard L. Dickinson Painting
has passed all rating steps and has earned
The Diamond Certified Award
No. 542
Continuously qualified since December 2004.
David Pak
Director of Ratings Research
American Ratings Corporation

Verbatim Survey Responses From Only Verified Customers

Trinity R. Verified Customer Name
"I like the high degree of quality of paint work. They painted my house and it has been 16 or 17 years and it still looks very good. I would highly recommend them."
Research conducted by American Ratings Corporation. Ratings Methodology

Diamond Certified® Video Profile

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Company Capabilities Table

Richard L. Dickinson Painting
(415) 763-5984
DCID4158263752

Mon – Fri: 8:30am – 4:30pm
Available by phone 24/7

Serving San Francisco, the Peninsula, Southern Marin County and Sonoma County

Richard L. Dickinson
48
6
EPA and California Lead Based Paint Renovation, Repair and Painting (RRP)
566264
Liability Insurance, Worker's Compensation
Painting and Decorating Contractors of America (PDCA)
1963
Interior and Exterior Painting
Benjamin Moore, Kelly Moore, Lambert, Sherwin Williams
50
Architects, Commercial, Decorators, Industrial, Residential
5-Year Warranty on Workmanship

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Survey Responses For

Richard L. Dickinson Painting

Richard L. Dickinson Painting: Average 9.2 out of 10 based on 73 unique customer surveys of these open ended questions.
Trinity R. Verified Richard L. Dickinson Painting Customer Name
Q1:10 out of 10
Q2:Yes
Q3 & Q4:

"Very high quality painting and results, and they are fully licensed. They handle lead abatement and waterproofing as well. They are just excellent."

"I like the high degree of quality of paint work. They painted my house and it has been 16 or 17 years and it still looks very good. I would highly recommend them."

Bernicio Z. Verified Richard L. Dickinson Painting Customer Name
Q1:10 out of 10
Q2:Yes
Q3 & Q4:

"I recommend them because they are good."

"Their work is good. They did what they told me they would do and it was well done."

Robert R. Verified Richard L. Dickinson Painting Customer Name
Q1:10 out of 10
Q2:Yes
Q3 & Q4:

"I would tell them I was completely satisfied with everything."

"They stayed on schedule, they were neat, and they did a great job."

Sandra L. Verified Richard L. Dickinson Painting Customer Name
Q1:10 out of 10
Q2:Yes
Q3 & Q4:

"He is very honest in what he does and he does what he says he is going to do. He goes out of his way to please people."

"I had a leakage problem in the house and he came back many times to fix it. It is perfect now."

Sue P. Verified Richard L. Dickinson Painting Customer Name
Q1:10 out of 10
Q2:Yes
Q3 & Q4:

"Richard is very professional and thorough. He has good workers."

"They are good painters."

John K. Verified Richard L. Dickinson Painting Customer Name
Q1:10 out of 10
Q2:Yes
Q3 & Q4:"He knows what he's doing, and he is efficient."

P.B. Verified Richard L. Dickinson Painting Customer Name
Q1:10 out of 10
Q2:Yes
Q3 & Q4:"His demeanor as well as all his experience, he also has a crew that is professional and makes me look good to my clients. I use them, because they are a known for quality and consistency."

T.R. Verified Richard L. Dickinson Painting Customer Name
Q1:10 out of 10
Q2:Yes
Q3 & Q4:"The quality of their painting is very high. His prices are reasonable."

Doug R. Verified Richard L. Dickinson Painting Customer Name
Q1:10 out of 10
Q2:Yes
Q3 & Q4:"His attention to detail, he pointed out things that I hadn't thought of. He made a lot a good suggestions. I had a new window that I had put in, and I had stained the frame myself. I made a mess of it. In fact, one of my neighbors asked me when I was going to paint the window. When I called other companies, they wanted to charge too much and said they couldn't do anything about the window. Finally, I got Richard's name from the Diamond Certified Directory. He came out and said it was no problem. The window looks great now. The two painters that came out were clean, neat, and timely. They labeled all of the unused paint with the areas where it was used. It was a good experience all around. I am getting another quote for the inside right now. In fact, I told my brother in Sacramento that he needs to check out the Diamond Certified Directory for work he wants to have done."

George G. Verified Richard L. Dickinson Painting Customer Name
Q1:10 out of 10
Q2:Yes
Q3 & Q4:"The work itself was really, really good. He did some extra things that I didn't expect him to do. I was very satisfied."

Kathryn D. Verified Richard L. Dickinson Painting Customer Name
Q1:10 out of 10
Q2:Yes
Q3 & Q4:"His attitude, the workers, and the whole atmosphere of what he does, he knows what he's doing. He gives you good quality."

D.M.P.C. Verified Richard L. Dickinson Painting Customer Name
Q1:10 out of 10
Q2:Yes
Q3 & Q4:"He communicates really well."

John K. Verified Richard L. Dickinson Painting Customer Name
Q1:10 out of 10
Q2:Yes
Q3 & Q4:"He's a very nice person, and they have good follow-up."

Emily C. Verified Richard L. Dickinson Painting Customer Name
Q1:10 out of 10
Q2:Yes
Q3 & Q4:"I didn"

Rhoda G. Verified Richard L. Dickinson Painting Customer Name
Q1:10 out of 10
Q2:Yes
Q3 & Q4:"The workers were very polite and clean. It was a pleasure to do business with them. "

Brad B. Verified Richard L. Dickinson Painting Customer Name
Q1:10 out of 10
Q2:Yes
Q3 & Q4:"They're thorough and the job is well done."

Darwin H. Verified Richard L. Dickinson Painting Customer Name
Q1:10 out of 10
Q2:Yes
Q3 & Q4:"How he deals with people and his professionalism; he's an excellent painter."

Sandra L. Verified Richard L. Dickinson Painting Customer Name
Q1:10 out of 10
Q2:Yes
Q3 & Q4:"He's fair and he helps you with colors. He has good ideas. I've been using him since 19991. He came up with very attractive array of colors for my house; I was very pleased. He helped us to great lengths in getting the color right. He also gives you recommendations and paints only when he feels it's necessary. I was very pleased."

T.C. Verified Richard L. Dickinson Painting Customer Name
Q1:10 out of 10
Q2:Yes
Q3 & Q4:"They keep to their schedule. They do a lot of preparation work before they paint."

Dick J. Verified Richard L. Dickinson Painting Customer Name
Q1:10 out of 10
Q2:Yes
Q3 & Q4:"The crew was fantastic and the job was great. Richard did a good job mixing paints to make new colors."

Vivian M. Verified Richard L. Dickinson Painting Customer Name
Q1:10 out of 10
Q2:Yes
Q3 & Q4:"He is prompt about answering calls and responds before and after the job. He is very personable. "

Jacqueline K. Verified Richard L. Dickinson Painting Customer Name
Q1:10 out of 10
Q2:Yes
Q3 & Q4:"He came and did the highest quality work and detail I have ever seen."

Mr. G. Verified Richard L. Dickinson Painting Customer Name
Q1:10 out of 10
Q2:Yes
Q3 & Q4:"I liked the quality of work and the Richard was great."

Sarah K. Verified Richard L. Dickinson Painting Customer Name
Q1:10 out of 10
Q2:Yes
Q3 & Q4:"He has been doing work for me for years."

Ms. B. Verified Richard L. Dickinson Painting Customer Name
Q1:10 out of 10
Q2:Yes
Q3 & Q4:"He had the best quality painting I've ever seen as well as a completely clean crew."

Rhoda G. Verified Richard L. Dickinson Painting Customer Name
Q1:10 out of 10
Q2:Yes
Q3 & Q4:"Richard's good manner and the members on his crew are quite friendly."

R.E. Verified Richard L. Dickinson Painting Customer Name
Q1:10 out of 10
Q2:Yes
Q3 & Q4:"He is a very honest person."

Ann W. Verified Richard L. Dickinson Painting Customer Name
Q1:10 out of 10
Q2:Yes
Q3 & Q4:"He is great with colors."

Delores C. Verified Richard L. Dickinson Painting Customer Name
Q1:10 out of 10
Q2:Yes
Q3 & Q4:"They are very nice and polite. He will do anything you ask them."

Catherine A. Verified Richard L. Dickinson Painting Customer Name
Q1:10 out of 10
Q2:Yes
Q3 & Q4:"Richard was considerate and everything was done well."

Teresa C. Verified Richard L. Dickinson Painting Customer Name
Q1:10 out of 10
Q2:Yes
Q3 & Q4:"He gave us a fair price and did a good job."

Mr. J. Verified Richard L. Dickinson Painting Customer Name
Q1:10 out of 10
Q2:Yes
Q3 & Q4:"They are prompt and have great workmanship."

Ms. B. Verified Richard L. Dickinson Painting Customer Name
Q1:10 out of 10
Q2:Yes
Q3 & Q4:"They gave me a clear contract that was followed to a 'T'."

Wilma M. Verified Richard L. Dickinson Painting Customer Name
Q1:10 out of 10
Q2:Yes
Q3 & Q4:"They were always here when they said they'd be, which is unusual these days. They've done a great last couple of painting jobs for my house."

Derfla B. Verified Richard L. Dickinson Painting Customer Name
Q1:10 out of 10
Q2:Yes
Q3 & Q4:"They do everything I want. They finish when they say they will. The work holds up and looks good. The prices are in line."

P.C. Verified Richard L. Dickinson Painting Customer Name
Q1:10 out of 10
Q2:Yes
Q3 & Q4:"They do really good work."

Kathy D. Verified Richard L. Dickinson Painting Customer Name
Q1:10 out of 10
Q2:Yes
Q3 & Q4:"They were nice, polite and they did the job."

Mr. R. Verified Richard L. Dickinson Painting Customer Name
Q1:10 out of 10
Q2:Yes
Q3 & Q4:"They were very neat. I think they did a very good job. They were on time and I don't have any complaints."

Miriam S. Verified Richard L. Dickinson Painting Customer Name
Q1:10 out of 10
Q2:Yes
Q3 & Q4:"They were prepared in getting ready to do the job and were very thorough. They are real painters and have been around for 40 years."

Mike B. Verified Richard L. Dickinson Painting Customer Name
Q1:10 out of 10
Q2:Yes
Q3 & Q4:"They were very prompt and they did a good job."

Galyn R. Verified Richard L. Dickinson Painting Customer Name
Q1:9 out of 10
Q2:Yes
Q3 & Q4:

"I would say that they were very neat and the work was done on time. They made an effort to have me satisfied."

"The fact that they were interested in having me satisfied with the outcome of the job"

Jim W. Verified Richard L. Dickinson Painting Customer Name
Q1:9 out of 10
Q2:Yes
Q3 & Q4:

"He was efficient and cost effective."

"He was efficient and cost effective."

Lucy C. Verified Richard L. Dickinson Painting Customer Name
Q1:9 out of 10
Q2:Yes
Q3 & Q4:

"They are very well organized, clean, and they do a beautiful job."

"Communication with one another"

Sara K. Verified Richard L. Dickinson Painting Customer Name
Q1:9 out of 10
Q2:Yes
Q3 & Q4:

"He is very nice and he stands behind his work. If you have a problem with something, he will take care of it. He tries his best."

"Everything, he stands behind it. If there is something that bothers me, he sends someone to take care of it. He follows through. When I need fast service for a rental property, I call him and he gives me attention immediately."

Lorna L. Verified Richard L. Dickinson Painting Customer Name
Q1:9 out of 10
Q2:Yes
Q3 & Q4:"I don"

George W. Verified Richard L. Dickinson Painting Customer Name
Q1:9 out of 10
Q2:Yes
Q3 & Q4:"I thought he was very diligent following up and seeing the process all the way through. He was outstanding, and I was very pleased with them."

Sara N. Verified Richard L. Dickinson Painting Customer Name
Q1:9 out of 10
Q2:Yes
Q3 & Q4:"I thought that the quality of their work was excellent. The actual painters were fabulous, and Richard has a phenomenal eye for color."

Maria B. Verified Richard L. Dickinson Painting Customer Name
Q1:9 out of 10
Q2:Yes
Q3 & Q4:"While he was doing some additional work on the apartment, he did a check-up to make sure the previous work was still functioning at full capacity."

Ellen C. Verified Richard L. Dickinson Painting Customer Name
Q1:9 out of 10
Q2:Yes
Q3 & Q4:"I have used them to paint the house before and I was satisfied with his work then and now. He always has a good crew and they're very nice and also efficient. They work very steadily and didn't take a lot of time off and seemed to get the job done as quickly as possible. "

B.C. Verified Richard L. Dickinson Painting Customer Name
Q1:9 out of 10
Q2:Yes
Q3 & Q4:"He is very neat, conscientious and timely."

Ms. D. Verified Richard L. Dickinson Painting Customer Name
Q1:9 out of 10
Q2:Yes
Q3 & Q4:"I have been working with him for some time. He has a very nice crew. I like his etiquette with customers; he is on time and keeps to the deadline. They are all very trustworthy. He has a great scaffold that works well in my large house. He has a great reputation!"

Louise B. Verified Richard L. Dickinson Painting Customer Name
Q1:9 out of 10
Q2:Yes
Q3 & Q4:"They were courteous, quick, and did high quality work."

Arnold J. Verified Richard L. Dickinson Painting Customer Name
Q1:9 out of 10
Q2:Yes
Q3 & Q4:"I think his quote was reasonable and the quality of his work was good and showed up when he said he would. "

Susan B. Verified Richard L. Dickinson Painting Customer Name
Q1:9 out of 10
Q2:Yes
Q3 & Q4:"He was very helpful picking out colors and he did quick work."

Ann D. Verified Richard L. Dickinson Painting Customer Name
Q1:9 out of 10
Q2:Yes
Q3 & Q4:"He showed up when he said, cleaned up and he stayed within the price range that he quoted."

Patricia M. Verified Richard L. Dickinson Painting Customer Name
Q1:9 out of 10
Q2:Yes
Q3 & Q4:"He is a total gentlemen."

Helen H. Verified Richard L. Dickinson Painting Customer Name
Q1:9 out of 10
Q2:Yes
Q3 & Q4:"He is a flawless prep artist and a great artist."

Madeline S. Verified Richard L. Dickinson Painting Customer Name
Q1:9 out of 10
Q2:Yes
Q3 & Q4:"I think they did a good job."

Richard D. Verified Richard L. Dickinson Painting Customer Name
Q1:8 out of 10
Q2:Yes
Q3 & Q4:

"That they are good"

"They do a good job."

Bill M. Verified Richard L. Dickinson Painting Customer Name
Q1:8 out of 10
Q2:Yes
Q3 & Q4:"Punctuality, working within the time frame, and cleanliness"

Louis F. Verified Richard L. Dickinson Painting Customer Name
Q1:8 out of 10
Q2:Yes
Q3 & Q4:"He was very good at returning phone calls."

Dale M. Verified Richard L. Dickinson Painting Customer Name
Q1:8 out of 10
Q2:Yes
Q3 & Q4:"Good response, not messy; they have good ideas on color etc. and the prices are right."

Terry B. Verified Richard L. Dickinson Painting Customer Name
Q1:8 out of 10
Q2:Yes
Q3 & Q4:"The estimate was painless. The workman was very personable and dedicated to the job."

Norm S. Verified Richard L. Dickinson Painting Customer Name
Q1:8 out of 10
Q2:Yes
Q3 & Q4:"I like Richard's personal attention."

Terry F. Verified Richard L. Dickinson Painting Customer Name
Q1:8 out of 10
Q2:Yes
Q3 & Q4:"They were attentive to detail."

Emilia M. Verified Richard L. Dickinson Painting Customer Name
Q1:8 out of 10
Q2:Yes
Q3 & Q4:"He listened to what I had to say."

Cedrick L. Verified Richard L. Dickinson Painting Customer Name
Q1:8 out of 10
Q2:Yes
Q3 & Q4:"Richard is very friendly and reliable. "

C.M.C. Verified Richard L. Dickinson Painting Customer Name
Q1:8 out of 10
Q2:Yes
Q3 & Q4:"Reasonable price; he took the time to do a good job and he didn't need a lot of supervision."

Hillsborrough P. Verified Richard L. Dickinson Painting Customer Name
Q1:7 out of 10
Q2:Yes
Q3 & Q4:

"That's a tough one."

"He is on time."

Christy F. Verified Richard L. Dickinson Painting Customer Name
Q1:7 out of 10
Q2:Yes
Q3 & Q4:"They were on time."

Gerald A. Verified Richard L. Dickinson Painting Customer Name
Q1:5 out of 10
Q2:No
Q3 & Q4:

"I wouldn't say anything."

"In the end, it was fine and Mr. Dickinson had no issue with sending people back to correct the work."

Mr. C. Verified Richard L. Dickinson Painting Customer Name
Q1:5 out of 10
Q2:No
Q3 & Q4:"The were very neat painters."

Robert D. Verified Richard L. Dickinson Painting Customer Name
Q1:5 out of 10
Q2:No
Q3 & Q4:"He was very punctual and had a good interest in the work."