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“We believe in doing a job right the first time. Our friendly, professional staff and crew members do excellent work, and that’s one of the reasons we continue to earn repeat business and customer referrals. We focus on satisfying our customers—if they’re ever unhappy with our services for any reason, we’ll promptly resolve the issues.”

J & D Painting provides various interior and exterior painting services for residential and commercial clients throughout the East Bay. The company works on projects ranging from single rooms to multiunit apartment complexes, and its large staff of painters allows it to send bigger crews to finish jobs quickly and on schedule.Founder Harold Jagoda has been working in the painting industry for more than 40 years, and his son, Daniel, has been working alongside him since the age of 16. Daniel, who took over in 2020, says his wealth of experience has made him distinctly aware of details most painters overlook. “The most important part of any paint job is preparing the underlying surface beforehand. If it’s not done right, even the best quality paint won’t prevent future problems.”J & D Painting is EPA Certified to conduct lead-based paint renovations, repairs and painting. It’s also a member of the Painting Contractors Association (PCA).

A J & D Painting technician paints the exterior of a customer’s home.

The most important part of any paint job is preparing the underlying surface beforehand. If it's not done right, even the best quality paint and most skilled technique won't prevent problems down the road. If you hire a paint contractor, you'll probably assume that all surfaces will be properly prepped beforehand. But Harold Jagoda, owner of J & D Painting, knows otherwise. With nearly 40 years of experience, Jagoda can quickly spot the telltale signs of inadequate prep. The Bay Area, for example, is rife with stucco houses whose exterior is lined with cracks that Jagoda calls "road maps"–a consequence of the caulking process used by many less-experienced painters to fill underlying cracks. Road maps are notoriously difficult to eradicate, often reappearing year after year despite many new coats of paint. The polymer sealant used by J & D, by contrast, is far more permanent. Homeowners may not notice the difference right away, says Jagoda. But one day they will. Whether it's a single room within a home or the exterior of a business complex, J & D is often able to start and complete work far more quickly than its competitors. In a profession not known for its longevity, some J & D painters have worked at the company for over 25 years. As a result they have developed a highly efficient system of working together efficiently and productively that saves customers time and money–and results in beautiful, professional work every time. Because J & D has a relatively large staff, Jagoda can send bigger crews to finish quickly and on-schedule. In contrast, many contractors send a two-person team that spends weeks on a single job. The J & D staff is friendly and reliable, earning them many repeat customers and referrals. They guarantee quality and commit to resolving issues fast. Whatever size the job, they leave every work site neat and meticulously clean.

Q: long does it take to paint my house? A: For the majority of houses, it will take two to three days. Q: How do you work so fast? A: We generally have a bigger crew. Where other contractors might bring in two people, we come with six. Q: How long can I expect a paint job to last? A: On stucco, it should last and look good for ten years—to a professional painter’s eye. A homeowner might still be happy after 15 years. Expect a wood surface with a southern exposure to look good for seven years. An indoor paint job should look good for 15 years, unless you have mold problems—common in closets and other places with no air movement. Q: Why do mold and mildew keep coming back? A: Though paint has a mildicide in it, it dissipates after five to seven years. At that point, cleaning off mold with a pressure wash is just throwing good money after bad. Once the mildicide in the paint is gone, the mold will invariably return. Your only option is to repaint. Q: How valuable is a guarantee from a painting company? A: Be careful. Some large companies “guarantee” their work for years, but what they end up offering to dissatisfied customers is merely a gallon of paint. In the first year, most companies will fully honor their guarantees. After that, it often becomes a discussion with lots of haggling. Choose the company you believe will give you the best paint job for your money, not merely the best guarantee.

References, references, references When evaluating painting contractors, there is no substitute for references, says Harold Jagoda, owner of J&amp;D Painting. Ideally, learn about finished jobs in your area that you can personally visit and inspect. If the contractor provides a phone number, call ahead and ask to meet the customer in person. And don’t just survey the work. Find out whether the job was started and finished on time, whether the company was comfortable to do business with and whether workers left the site clean and free of paint drippings. Equally important, ask whether problems arose and how the company responded to them. Was it courteously and without complaints, or begrudgingly and only after an argument? If you know builders or building contractors, ask them to suggest a painter. Since they’re likely to have worked with many painters in the course of business—and because their own credibility is at stake—their recommendations carry a lot of weight. Mr. Jagoda advises wariness of any paint contractors who “guarantee” their work for years. Many larger companies merely end up offering dissatisfied customers a few replacement gallons of paint. As often as not, warns Mr. Jagoda, getting a company to honor a so-called “warranty” becomes a matter of negotiation. “If there’s a problem in the first year, they take care of it, since they have to under California law anyway. In the second year, there’s a discussion. After that, it gets harder and harder. Even under the ‘warranty,’" says Mr. Jagoda, "many customers end up paying as much to have their house repainted” as they would have otherwise. He suggests using operators who are licensed and insured. Another valuable credential is membership in the Painting Contractors Association (PCA).

J & D Painting

They're easy to work with and a great local business.They were super easy to work with.

They did a phenominal job.They were kind and good quality painters that responded to my needs. Daniel really worked with me to get the job done in time to sell my house.

Very professional and attentiveThey're helpful with organization, as far as figuring out which paint to use, and they're flexible.

I thought that everything was good.They were always there when I needed them. They do things for a fair price.

Top quality, I used them before and they still have the same quality that they did back then.The thoroughness and how they were accurate in regards to issues that I pointed out with the cracks

They do a good job.They're on time and they have good workers.

Reliable company and good serviceLocal company, good quality work and they worked efficiently and promptly.

They did a good job.That they did a good job

They're very professional, dependable and the quality of work was good. They also cleaned up very well. They went above and beyond what I expected.I would say their quality of work

They were timely and professional and got the job done on time. When I mean timely, they showed up on time. Everything worked out really well.They met my expectations.

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