Cartelli Painting & Waterproofing Inc

Cartelli Painting & Waterproofing Inc handles painting and related work out of Berkeley. The family owned company has run operations in the East Bay since 1988 with Aslan and Leon leading the crew. They take on interior and exterior painting, dry rot repair, drywall repair, waterproofing, staining, and window installation. Their focus stays on restoration and preservation work for older homes in Berkeley and Oakland, along with jobs for residential owners, realtors, commercial sites, HOAs, and property managers across Contra Costa and Alameda counties.

Homeowners call them for full house painting inside and out, deck and fence work, shutter repairs, power washing, and fixes like stopping water under doors or installing chair rails. Crews handle trim, railings, balconies, and bold color changes while keeping mess low and cleaning up yards afterward. Reviewers note Leon, Rigo, Oscar, Estuardo, and Marvin for catching hidden issues during prep and coordinating quick fixes with other trades. Several jobs turned out clean enough that neighbors asked for the same team on their own properties.

The crew responds quickly to calls and keeps schedules tight, often finishing within the agreed window. They walk through projects with owners, give daily updates, and stay flexible around business hours or occupied homes. Pricing comes in reasonable with clear bids, and communication stays steady from first quote through final cleanup. Work covers the East Bay including Richmond Annex and Oakland addresses.

Google shows a 4.9 rating built on repeated praise for thorough prep, clean job sites, color advice, and solid results on both new and historic homes. Reviewers mention the same points across dozens of jobs: professional crews, fair costs, and reliable follow through on details.

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“Leon and his team did a fabulous job painting the exterior of our house, outdoor stairs, outdoor metal railings and balconies, and interior window trim and stair trim. (Leon also gave us a great recommendation as to a compementary paint color for the railing/balconies.) Many of our neighbors have already commented on how meticulous the crew was and requested that we give them Cartelli's contact information. On top of great painting and extremely fair pricing, communication regarding scheduling was excellent. The crew always showed up on time, kept their materials well organized, were extremely courteous, and cleaned up both our yard and our neighbors' after sanding the existing paint. It was a completely different experience from the first so-so company that we hired to paint our house years ago, and I absolutely would hire them again.”

“I had the pleasure of working with Leon and his team at Cartelli Painting on a recent listing in Richmond Annex, and I couldn’t have been happier with the experience. Leon was incredibly communicative, detailed, personable, and professional throughout the entire process. He proactively and clearly explained his plan , and was always responsive and easy to work with. His team was also very friendly and professional, and the quality of their work was excellent. I would highly recommend Leon and Cartelli Painting. I’ll definitely be reaching out to them again for future projects. -Kwesi, COMPASS Berkeley”

“Leon and his team are fantastic to work with. They provided a timely walk-through and and a thorough and reasonably priced bid. Work was done beautifully with minimal mess and noise. They discovered a problem and were able to coordinate an expert to fix it for us quickly. Communication was always excellent. They were so great that our neighbors noticed and now are having the team pain their house too! I highly recommend Cartelli!”

“I couldn’t be happier with the incredible job done by this painting company on the exterior of our home. The crew was exceptionally professional, using only the highest-quality products and taking meticulous care with every detail. As a retired muralist with extensive knowledge about paint, I interviewed multiple contractors. Not only did this team stand out as the most professional, but they were also the most affordable—an unexpected bonus! Leon, the project manager, was fantastic: incredibly responsive, a great communicator, and provided daily updates, which I really appreciated. I will absolutely hire them again for future projects and highly recommend them to anyone looking for skilled, reliable, and detail-oriented painters.”

“Cartelli Painting is the best! Leon and team just completed an interior paint job and it is flawless. They left the area very clean. Leon is very personable and has great communication throughout the project which makes everything smooth, and an enjoyable experience. I plan to hire them for more projects! Highly recommend.”

“Again, Cartelli Painting did a superb job for us, both interior and some exterior. We have relied on them for over 30 years. Leon Alkani gives personable and patient help with colors, and the team are skillful and flexible and have high standards for detailed work. Prices are attractive. We recommend them with great enthusiasm.”

“The team at Cartelli was friendly, punctual, and detail oriented. They did a great job with our interior and exterior paint jobs, and were knowledgeable in suggesting and implementing solutions to some issues, like water seeping in under a door. They were also able to install chair rail in our dining room so we could paint a bold, vibrant color below it without overwhelming the room, and they made my vision of a gradient barn door a reality. We’re thrilled with their work and would use them again for any future paint jobs (and probably will, since now I’m eyeing all the walls in our house they haven’t painted yet…)”

“We had a great experience all around with Cartelli. They are so professional, efficient, and easy to work with. They did an extremely thorough and good quality job on our projects. Communication and coordination was excellent. Consultation and support with decision making was so helpful. They even went above and beyond to rescue and secure our bunnies who escaped while were out of town! We will definitely call on Carteĺli again in the future for more projects! Highly recommend!”

“I recently had my home painted by Cartelli Painting and Waterproofing, and I couldn’t be happier with the results. They first completed the entire interior of my home, and a few months later returned to paint the exterior—both experiences were outstanding. They were clear, communicative, and professional from start to finish. They took the time to walk me through every step of the process, which made me feel confident and informed throughout the project. One thing I especially appreciated was that they never rushed me when it came to choosing colors. Instead, they encouraged me to take my time. When a sample didn’t seem like it would work from their experience , they were honest and upfront, which I really valued. The crew was equally impressive—hardworking, meticulous, friendly, and very considerate of my home. Their attention to detail truly shows in the final result, and it’s clear they take pride in their work. Overall, I’m absolutely delighted with both the interior and exterior painting. I highly recommend Cartelli Painting and Waterproofing to anyone looking for quality work and a professional, trustworthy team.”

“They were great! Responsive, communicative, scheduled fast and worked within our timeframe and budget. They did an excellent job painting.”

“The team did a great job powerwashing my house and repairing and repainting my 30yr old shutters so they look like new! Would definitely choose them again for any paint/repair job.”

“The team at Cartelli Painting & Waterproofing did an outstanding job on the outside and inside of our nearly 100 year old home. Leon, Rigo, Oscar and Estuardo were prompt, professional and thorough and the prep work before the painting even began was amazingly detailed. We could not be any happier with their work and would recommend them to all and will hire them again the future.”

“Cartelli just finished painting my home in Oakland. Everything about dealing with this company went perfectly. They were very helpful in helping me select and finalized the color choices. Their crew was consistently courteous. The work was done to a meticulous standard and every detail of what I wanted done was completed. I thought their price was more than fair. It was truly a pleasure to work with Cartelli and I reccomend them without qualification.”

“We have worked with Cartelli over the past 10-15 years, and each experience has been outstanding. I think they’ve painted every surface of our house in and out! Their crew is always a pleasure to work with, meticulous in their work and respectful of our home. Leon is a gem, personable and very responsive. I’d hire them without hesitation.”

“I had a great experience with Cartelli Painters at my home. I had my whole residence painted over a week, while I worked from home. Their crew was meticulous and considerate towards me and my needs. I highly recommend Cartelli for your painting projects in the East Bay.”

“I'm an architect and have been using Cartelli Painting for years for projects and for my own home as well as my office space. They are responsive, thoughtful, non-disruptive, and attentive to details. I know a lot of painters. Cartelli is not the cheapest painter, but also not the most expensive...but their value is always high. They're very efficient, getting set up quickly, focusing hard on their work, and getting out of your way. Highly recommended.”

“We are Berkeley residents and just had our whole house painted, the deck repaired and painted, the fence power-washed and two Interior rooms painted. Words are not adequate to explain how STELLAR this company is!! Beautiful, elegant work. Owners Aslan and son, Leon are perfectionists and so very competent, knowledgable, thorough, kind, and great to work with. They know their stuff! They listen to the customer so carefully. What more can I say about Cartelli's painting? Kudos to them. We will use them for sure for any future house projects. The whole team, each one of them was excellent, professional, and very pleasant. Our house looks like a different house! Just a beautiful job. Lauren”

“I had a great experience working with Leon and Aslan. Both of them were very responsive and kept me updated with my office's paint job. They were very accommodating with working around my office's business hours. I would highly recommend!”

“Leon, Marvin, and crew were fantastic. They painted our whole exterior and also an interior bathroom. Leon was an excellent communicator throughout our whole project and the job turned out beautifully. Highly recommended for interior and exterior, with no hesitations.”

“The guys at Cartelli painted my house, porch stairs, and back deck and did a great job. They were on time, professional, and thorough about getting all the details right. The price was reasonable too. Highly recommended!”