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About
When the work is done right and the customers are satisfied with my work.
I like to do this work because it makes me feel good and it is something I enjoy to do.
Overview
Hired 69 times
Serves Costa Mesa, CA
Background checked
1 employee
25 years in business
Business hours
Sun8:00 am - 5:00 pmMon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Payment methods
This pro accepts payments via Cash, Check, and Zelle.
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Services offered
Painting type
Property type
Home
New construction
Painting for new construction
Painting for existing buildings
Projects and media
Projects and media
Reviews
Customers rated this pro highly for professionalism, work quality, and responsiveness.
Excellent 4.9
57 reviews
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FRANK B.
Apr 21, 2026
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Hired on Thumbtack
Jerry just completed an interiorpaint job for me and I am very pleased. He paid great attention to detail and completed the job on time and on budget. I highly recommend Jerry for any interiorpaint jobs as well as he completed a tile grout repair also👌
Details: Home • 1 room • Trim • Under 8 feet (low ceiling) • Repainting, with a color change • Fair - minor holes and scratches • Homeowner or property manager • No, this is not new construction • Yes, I would like the painter to help move things • Owner
Interior Painting
Bonnie S.
Aug 22, 2025
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Hired on Thumbtack
Absolutely thrilled with the painting job! The work was meticulous, clean, and finished right on schedule. Jerry paid close attention to detail, matched colors perfectly, and left everything spotless. Professional, reliable, and truly talented—I couldn’t be happier with the results. Highly recommend!
Details: Wood • Over 6 feet • 400 - 500 feet • First-time painting on raw surface • Unfinished • Yes, I will supply the paint to the professional • Residential
Fence Painting
Lorraine V.
Nov 4, 2025
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Hired on Thumbtack
The painting was very nicely done. He cleaned up everything after he was finished. I highly recommend.
Details: Home • 1 room • Trim • Walls • 8 - 10 feet (standard ceiling) • Repainting, with same color • Fair - minor holes and scratches • Homeowner or property manager • No, this is not new construction • No, I will move things out of the way myself
Interior Painting
Rachel E.
Feb 5, 2025
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Hired on Thumbtack
Jerry did a great job painting my son’s bedroom walls. He was responsive, easy to work with, and reasonably priced. He brought everything that he needed for the job — including patching up some holes — and he cleaned up after he was finished. We are very happy with the results. Would recommend him and would hire again. Thanks Jerry!
Details: Home • 1 room • Walls • 8 - 10 feet (standard ceiling) • Repainting, with a color change • Fair - minor holes and scratches • Homeowner or property manager • No, this is not new construction • No, I will move things out of the way myself
Interior Painting
Diane Y.
Aug 11, 2026
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Hired on Thumbtack
Jerry was the best. I will use him over and over again. Don’t hesitate to use him. His attitude is refreshing, he’s very professional and very good at what he does. Thank you!!!!
Details: Both, wall and base cabinets • 2-5 cabinets • Wood stain • Full repainting in darker color • Yes, I will supply the paint to the professional • Owner
Cabinet Painting
Credentials
Background Check
Gerardo Lavariega
FAQs
What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
They should know that the price I give to them is for the time it's going to take to do the work.
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
My typical process with a new customer is to give to them all the information about the process I use to the work.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I went to central country regional occupational program Santa Ana unified school district to get a certificate of construction technology and I also have been involved in construction for 15 years.
