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We Provide Painting Services to the San Luis Obispo Area

Trombley Painting Company has painted San Luis Obispo homes and businesses since 1976. We are based in Paso Robles, about 30 minutes north on Highway 101.

SLO is the county seat and home to Cal Poly, with one of the most varied housing markets in San Luis Obispo County: historic Victorian and Craftsman homes near downtown, mid-century homes in the Foothill and Edna Valley neighborhoods, modern tract homes in newer developments, and significant rental and student housing inventory near campus.

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EXTERIOR HOUSE PAINTERS
of San Luis Obispo

SLO has more historic homes than any other San Luis Obispo County town, which means more careful exterior prep than typical: lead testing on pre-1978 paint, scraping and feathering rather than power-stripping, and color matching to historic district guidelines where applicable. We handle Victorian, Craftsman, mid-century, and modern exteriors with appropriate prep and Sherwin-Williams Pro products. 

INTERIOR HOUSE PAINTERS
of San Luis Obispo

SLO interior projects span everything from period-appropriate Victorian restorations to modern condo repaints near downtown to standard tract home interiors in Edna Valley. Our crew handles single-room repaints, full-home interiors, drywall repair, popcorn ceiling removal (common in pre-1980 SLO homes), wallpaper removal, and indoor staining of original wood trim and beams in older homes. Free 3-hour color consultation included.

Painting Historic San Luis Obispo Homes and Modern Rentals

We have painted homes throughout SLO, including the historic Victorian district near Mission San Luis Obispo and Buchon Street, the Old Town and Anholm neighborhoods, the Cal Poly student housing inventory and rental properties around Foothill Boulevard, and the Los Verdes neighborhood near downtown.

SLO’s wide range of housing eras and styles means our crew sees historic restoration work and modern tract repaints in the same week. The same fixed-quote process applies to all of them.

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Years of Combined Team Experience

3+ Year Workmanship Warranty

Protect your investment against the San Luis Obispo County elements.

Clear, Transparent, Communication

You’ll always know the status of your project.

Screened Professionals

Our professionals are trained to treat your house as if it were their own.

Licensed and Insured

We’re insured! Hire Trombley Painting Company with peace of mind.

Trusted San Luis Obispo Painters Since 1976

     

Trombley Painting Company has served San Luis Obispo homeowners, landlords, and businesses since 1976. We work across all SLO zip codes, including 93401 (downtown and central), 93405 (south and west), and 93410 (PO box zip).

More Than Just House Painting

Commercial Painters of San Luis Obispo

SLO commercial painting includes downtown along Higuera Street, Marsh Street, and Monterey Street with its mix of retail, restaurants, and office space, the Cal Poly campus and surrounding student-serving businesses, and the medical and professional offices around French Hospital and Sierra Vista.

We carry full commercial insurance and offer net terms for established property managers and GCs.

Painter on a scissor lift applying fresh paint to the canopy of a Mobil gas station.
A beautifully painted kitchen featuring crisp white upper cabinets and a contrasting dark blue island.

Painting more than just walls

Cabinet Painters of San Luis Obispo

SLO’s mix of older homes with original wood cabinets and newer condo and townhome inventory makes cabinet refinishing a regular service in this town. Restoring solid-wood cabinets in historic Victorian or Craftsman homes is a far better choice than replacing them with new construction.

Our shop-spray process produces a factory-quality finish without disturbing the original cabinet boxes. Sherwin-Williams Emerald Trim Enamel and Pro Acrylic Urethane finish coats.

You have painting questions, we have painting answers

These are some of the questions your San Luis Obispo Neighbors have asked…

For SLO specifically, you want a painter who handles historic homes correctly: lead-safe certified, period-appropriate prep, and willingness to work with historic district guidelines. Trombley Painting Company has been painting SLO homes since 1976 including significant historic district work. Compare us on years in the area, fixed quotes, and warranty.

Exterior projects on SLO homes typically run $4,500 to $30,000 depending on size, age, and trim complexity. Historic Victorian and Craftsman exteriors are at the higher end due to additional prep and detailed trim. Interior projects run $400 for a single room to $25,000 for a full Victorian repaint. Cabinet refinishing runs $4,500 to $7,500. Every quote is fixed.

Yes, especially in the SLO market where housing demand is strong. Industry data shows exterior repaints recoup 50 to 100 percent of cost at resale, and SLO’s competitive market means a well-painted exterior often pays back faster than national averages. Properly restored historic homes specifically command premium prices.

Late spring through early fall (May through October) for exteriors. SLO has consistent dry weather during that window with the marine layer typically burning off by mid-morning. Interior painting is year-round.

Yes. Our crew is EPA RRP certified for lead-safe practices required on any pre-1978 home. We test painted surfaces before disturbing them and follow lead-safe work practices including containment, HEPA-filtered cleanup, and dust testing as required.

Yes. We work within SLO historic district color and material guidelines and can help you navigate the approval process where required. Period-appropriate colors, matched original trim profiles, and appropriate prep methods for historic surfaces.

Yes. Cabinet refinishing is one of our most popular SLO services especially for older homes with original wood cabinets. Five-day shop-spray process. Sherwin-Williams Emerald Trim Enamel and Pro Acrylic Urethane finish coats. Backed by a 3-year warranty.

Yes. Downtown retail and restaurants along Higuera and Marsh, the Cal Poly area and student-serving businesses, medical offices around French Hospital and Sierra Vista, the County Government Center area, multi-family rental properties, and HOA-governed developments. We carry full commercial insurance and offer net terms.

Ready to transform your San Luis Obispo home?

Contact your future San Luis Obispo Painters today!

Whether your home is a historic Victorian near Mission Plaza, a mid-century home in Foothill, a modern build in Edna Valley, or rental inventory near Cal Poly, Trombley Painting Company handles the work the same way, with the same crew from start to finish, daily updates, and a 3-year workmanship warranty. Call 805-874-6983 or get your free estimate today.