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House Painters · Pasadena, CA

House Painting in Pasadena, California

Ivan's Pro Painting is a licensed painting contractor based in Pasadena, California (CSLB #1095819), rated 4.9 on Google (30 reviews) and 5.0 on NiceJob (82 reviews). We handle interior painting, exterior repaints, cabinet refinishing and stucco repair on Pasadena's Craftsman bungalows, Spanish Revival homes and historic-district properties, and every project is backed by a written workmanship warranty.

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Painting Services in Pasadena

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Interior Painting

Walls, ceilings, trim and original millwork in older Pasadena homes.

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Exterior Painting

Wood siding, stucco and trim on Pasadena's older housing stock.

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Cabinet Painting

Sprayed kitchen and bath cabinet refinishing for a fraction of replacement.

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Stucco Repair

Crack repair and seamless texture matching before repainting.

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What makes painting a Pasadena home different

Pasadena is not a generic Southern California paint job. Large parts of the city were built between 1900 and 1930 — Bungalow Heaven alone holds around 800 Craftsman bungalows from that period, and became a landmark district in 1989. That age changes the work in three concrete ways.

  • Prep is most of the job. Century-old wood siding, fascia, deep eaves and original window trim need scraping, spot-priming and often minor carpentry. On these homes prep hours, not paint, decide whether the finish lasts three years or ten.
  • Pre-1978 homes fall under federal lead-safe rules. The EPA's RRP rule covers most of Pasadena's housing stock and requires containment, HEPA cleanup and certified handling. Ask any contractor for their EPA RRP certification — a bid that does not account for lead handling is not comparable to one that does.
  • Stucco takes sun differently. South and west elevations chalk and hairline-crack in this climate. Patching and texture-matching has to happen before paint, or the new coat telegraphs every crack within a season.

Repainting in a Pasadena historic district

Paint colors and stains are exempt from Certificate of Appropriateness review in Pasadena's landmark and historic districts outside the Central District. If your home is a contributing property in Bungalow Heaven, Garfield Heights, Madison Heights or Prospect Park, you can repaint in the color you choose without filing for design review.

Review is triggered by physical alteration — replacing siding or windows, or changing architectural details — which needs a Certificate of Appropriateness before a building permit is issued. We flag anything in that category during the walkthrough so it does not surface mid-project. HOA color palettes, where an association has one, are a separate matter from city rules and worth confirming before paint is ordered.

Pasadena painting cost, at a glance

Home typeExterior repaintInterior repaint
Craftsman bungalow, 1,000–1,500 sq ft$4,000–$8,500$3,500–$8,000
Spanish or stucco single-story, 1,500–2,000 sq ft$5,000–$9,500$5,000–$11,000
Two-story, 2,000–3,000 sq ft$7,000–$13,000$6,500–$16,000

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Pasadena areas we work in

  • Bungalow Heaven
  • Madison Heights
  • Garfield Heights
  • Prospect Park
  • Linda Vista
  • San Rafael Hills
  • Hastings Ranch
  • Chapman Woods
  • Playhouse District
  • South Lake
  • Daisy-Villa
  • East Arroyo

We also serve Altadena, South Pasadena, San Marino, Sierra Madre, Arcadia, La Cañada Flintridge, Glendale, Alhambra, San Gabriel, Temple City and Monterey Park.

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Pasadena Painting — FAQ

Who are the best house painters in Pasadena, CA?
The right way to judge a Pasadena painter is on four verifiable things: an active CSLB license, lead-safe certification for pre-1978 homes, a written workmanship warranty, and an itemized quote that lists prep, primer and coats separately. Ivan's Pro Painting is licensed under CSLB #1095819, BBB A+ accredited, rated 4.9 on Google and 5.0 on NiceJob, and backs every project with a written warranty. Verify any California contractor's license at cslb.ca.gov before you sign.
How much does house painting cost in Pasadena?
$4,000 to $7,500 for a single-story home and $6,500 to $16,000 for a two-story home. Interior runs $3 to $6.50 per square foot, exterior $3.50 to $7 per painted square foot.
Is Ivan's Pro Painting licensed and insured?
Yes. Ivan's Pro Painting is a licensed California painting contractor, CSLB #1095819, fully insured and BBB accredited.
Do you paint historic and Craftsman homes in Pasadena?
Yes. Craftsman bungalows and other pre-war homes are a large share of our work in Pasadena, including full exterior prep on original wood siding, fascia, eaves and window trim.
Do I need city approval to repaint in a Pasadena historic district?
No. Paint colors and stains are exempt from Certificate of Appropriateness review in Pasadena's landmark districts outside the Central District. Physical alterations such as replacing siding or windows do require review before a permit is issued.
How long does a Pasadena repaint take?
A single-story exterior typically runs three to five working days including prep, and a full interior on a mid-size home runs four to seven. Extensive scraping or carpentry on an older home adds time, which we scope before the quote rather than mid-project.
Do you offer free estimates in Pasadena?
Yes. Estimates are free, on-site and itemized, with a same-hour callback during business hours. Call (626) 263-6444.

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