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House Painters · San Gabriel, CA

House Painting in San Gabriel, California

Ivan's Pro Painting is a licensed painting contractor serving San Gabriel and the wider San Gabriel Valley (CSLB #1095819), with 82 reviews across Google (4.9 from 30), Facebook (5.0 from 25) and NiceJob (5.0 from 27). We paint the three housing types San Gabriel is actually made of — 1920s period-revival bungalows near the Mission, Spanish Colonial Revival homes, and post-war ranch houses — and back every project with a written workmanship warranty.

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San Gabriel has three housing eras, and each paints differently

Pasadena is overwhelmingly pre-war. San Gabriel isn't — it's layered, and a quote that treats every house the same is a quote that misses something.

  • 1920s period revival, near the Mission. The blocks around Mission San Gabriel Arcángel — founded in 1771, with the Mission Playhouse added in 1927 — hold some of the city's oldest housing. The Mission-Nostrand-Domingo area is an intact 1920s subdivision of period-revival residences under a camphor tree allee. Wood trim, original windows and stucco of that age all need real prep, not a fresh coat over failing paint.
  • Spanish Colonial Revival. Common through north San Gabriel. Smooth and sand-float stucco, arched openings, exposed rafter tails and decorative tile. The stucco is the whole job here: crack repair and texture matching have to be right or every patch reads through the finish coat.
  • Post-war ranch. Long, low elevations with wide fascia, big eaves and mixed substrate — stucco walls with wood or composite trim. Two different materials means two different prep and coating approaches on the same house.

San Gabriel has also seen a steady run of teardown-and-rebuild, so a single street can hold a 1925 bungalow, a 1958 ranch and a 2019 two-story. We quote per house, not per block.

Historic properties in San Gabriel

San Gabriel adopted an updated Historic Preservation and Cultural Resource Ordinance in August 2017, which created a dedicated Historic Preservation and Cultural Resource Commission and set the procedures for designating and maintaining historic properties.

If your home is a designated historic property, confirm the city's current review requirements before choosing colors. Rules differ from city to city in the San Gabriel Valley — Pasadena, for example, exempts paint colors from design review in its landmark districts, but we don't assume San Gabriel works the same way and neither should you. A call to San Gabriel's Community Development Department settles it in five minutes, and we'll flag it during the walkthrough if your property looks like it may be designated.

HOA color palettes, where an association has one, are separate from city rules either way.

San Gabriel painting cost, at a glance

Home typeExterior repaintInterior repaint
1920s bungalow, 1,000–1,500 sq ft$4,000–$8,500$3,500–$8,000
Spanish Revival / stucco, 1,500–2,000 sq ft$5,000–$9,500$5,000–$11,000
Post-war ranch, 1,400–2,000 sq ft$4,500–$9,000$4,500–$10,000
Two-story, 2,000–3,000 sq ft$7,000–$13,000$6,500–$16,000

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Areas we cover

  • Mission District
  • North San Gabriel
  • Las Tunas
  • San Gabriel Village
  • Alhambra
  • Temple City
  • Rosemead
  • Monterey Park
  • San Marino
  • Arcadia
  • Pasadena
  • South Pasadena

We work across the San Gabriel Valley and greater LA County. If your city isn't listed, call and ask — we'll tell you straight whether we cover it.

Answers

San Gabriel Painting — FAQ

Who are the best house painters in San Gabriel, CA?
Judge a San Gabriel painter on four verifiable things: an active CSLB license, EPA RRP 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, and rated 4.9 on Google, 5.0 on Facebook and 5.0 on NiceJob across 82 reviews. Verify any California contractor's license at cslb.ca.gov before you sign.
How much does house painting cost in San Gabriel?
$4,000 to $9,500 for most single-story homes and $6,500 to $16,000 for two-story. Interior runs $4.50 to $6.50 per square foot, exterior $4.50 to $7 per painted square foot. Stucco condition and the amount of wood trim are the biggest swing factors.
Do you paint Spanish Colonial Revival stucco homes?
Yes, and stucco is the majority of our exterior work in San Gabriel. Cracks are patched and texture-matched to the surrounding wall before any coating goes on, because a patch that isn't matched shows through the finish coat from the street.
Do I need city approval to repaint a historic home in San Gabriel?
If your property is designated historic under San Gabriel's 2017 Historic Preservation and Cultural Resource Ordinance, check with the city's Community Development Department before choosing colors. Requirements vary between San Gabriel Valley cities, so don't assume a neighbouring city's rules apply.
Do you serve the rest of the San Gabriel Valley?
Yes. Alhambra, Temple City, Rosemead, Monterey Park, San Marino, Arcadia, Pasadena and South Pasadena, plus greater LA County.
How long does a San Gabriel repaint take?
Three to five working days for a single-story exterior including prep, five to eight for two stories, and four to seven for a full interior on a mid-size home. Heavy stucco repair or scraping on an older home adds time, which we scope before quoting.
Do you offer free estimates in San Gabriel?
Yes. Estimates are free, on-site and itemized, with a same-hour callback during business hours. Call (626) 263-6444.

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