RS Professional · Real People
Real painters. Real craftsmanship. San Francisco.
We're a small, careful crew that treats your home like our own — Victorian to modern, interior to exterior.
- Licensed CA Contractor #TODO-LIC-#
- Bonded & Insured
- EPA Lead-Safe Certified
- 4.9★ Google (87 reviews)
Products we work with
- Benjamin MoorePremium interior + exterior
- Sherwin-WilliamsEmerald · Loxon · Pro
- Dunn-EdwardsLocal CA manufacturer
- Fine Paints of EuropeHigh-end finishes
- Farrow & BallColor consultation
Services
What we paint
Specialists in historic SF homes, modern interiors, and everything in between.
Selected work
Recent work across the city
Why your home deserves better
The right paint job changes how a home feels.
A bedroom that finally feels calm. A Victorian whose trim you can actually see again. A kitchen that doesn't need to be torn out — just refinished. Paint is the cheapest, fastest way to change how you live in a space. Do it once, do it well.
“We had three painters give us bids. RS was the only crew that walked through every room with us, talked color, and laid out exactly what their prep would be. The work was beautiful — and the place was cleaner when they left than when they started.”
Why RS
Built for SF housing stock
The difference between a paint job that lasts three years and one that lasts ten is prep, materials, and knowing what this city's homes need.
12+
Years in SF
Working exclusively in the 49 square miles. Every neighborhood, every microclimate.
200+
Victorians restored
Pre-1900 specialists. Painted Ladies, Italianates, Queen Annes, Edwardians.
100%
RRP-certified
EPA Lead-Safe trained crews on every pre-1978 home. Containment, wet methods, proper disposal.
5–7 yr
Written warranty
On exteriors. 2 years on interiors. Transferable to a buyer if you sell.
Recent work
Featured projects
A few transformations from this year — historic restorations, full exteriors, and interiors across the city.
Areas served
From the Sunset to SoMa
We work across San Francisco. Pick your neighborhood for housing-specific notes and local project examples.
What clients say
Real reviews from real SF homes
Pulled from Google and Yelp. Read more on our reviews page.
“RS treated our 1890s Italianate like it was their own. The detail on the bracket and dentil restoration is something we get compliments on weekly. Worth every cent.”
“Crew was on time, on budget, and the place was cleaner each evening than when they arrived. Highly recommend.”
“We interviewed 5 contractors for our Victorian repaint. RS was the only one who walked us through lead-safe practices and historic color options without being asked. Easy choice.”
“Three previous paint jobs failed within 4 years on our Sunset row house. RS spent two full days just on prep — moisture testing, crack repair, alkali primer. Two years in and it looks brand new.”
“They handled a tricky loft with 14-foot ceilings and exposed steel without making a mess of either. The custom navy accent wall is exactly what we sketched.”
“Crack repair on a Marina-style stucco is not a quick job. RS took the time to do it right and the difference is night-and-day from neighboring houses on our block.”
Process
How a job runs
No mystery, no surprises. Four steps from first call to warranty.
- 1
Free on-site estimate
30–60 minute walkthrough. We measure, look at substrate, talk colors.
- 2
Detailed written quote
Fixed price, itemized scope, full materials spec — within 2 business days.
- 3
Prep, paint, protect
Lead-safe containment, careful prep, premium products, clean every evening.
- 4
Walkthrough & warranty
We walk every job with you. Anything you flag, we fix. Written warranty in your hand.
Questions
Frequently asked
Most SF single-family exteriors range $12,000–$45,000. Victorians with full restoration can exceed $80,000. Whole-home interiors typically range $4,500–$25,000. The biggest variables are substrate condition, lead-safe prep, and trim complexity — we'll write you a fixed quote after an on-site walkthrough.
A typical 2,000 sqft single-family with normal prep is 2–3 weeks. Victorians with carpentry, lead-safe containment, and multi-color schemes can run 4–8 weeks. Stucco repaints with crack repair are often 1–2 weeks.
Yes. We're EPA Lead-Safe Certified (RRP) and follow federal containment, wet-method, and disposal practices on every pre-1978 home. Our pricing already includes lead-safe prep — it's not an upcharge.
Primarily Benjamin Moore and Sherwin-Williams premium lines. Aura Exterior, Regal Select, Emerald, and Loxon are common specs. For high-end interior or historic exterior we'll spec Fine Paints of Europe when the project calls for it.
Yes — California contractor's license #TODO, $2M general liability, full workers' comp, and EPA RRP certification. We issue COIs same-day for HOAs and property managers.
Yes. We do a 30–60 minute on-site walkthrough, measure, look at substrate condition, and follow up with a fixed written quote within 2 business days. No obligation.
5 years on standard exterior systems, 7 years on premium exterior systems with full prep. 2 years on interior work. Written, transferable to a buyer if you sell the home.
Yes — it's our specialty. We work in historic districts across SF and have done full restorations on Italianate, Stick, Queen Anne, and Edwardian homes. Historic color consultation is included.
Ready to repaint? Get your free quote today.
On-site estimate within a week. Fixed written quote within 2 business days.