Cydney Ortzow Painting

Cydney and her crew are professional, detail-​orientated and take pride in the amazing work they do. Cydney is very accommodating, flexible and really listens to her clients. She has an eye for color and design, and is on top of the latest trends and styles. Her staff keep a tidy work area and are respectful of people’s homes and properties. She and her crew are punctual and thorough and get the job done right! I send all my clients and friends to her — she is the only painter in town I would recommend!

Cydney and her whole team are fantastic! They painted the interior of both units in our house as well as the exterior. All three projects turned out great! Her team is responsive, timely, and thorough and detailed in their work. She helped us trouble shoot a number of issues and decisions offering great advice. Super helpful. We would hire her company again in a heartbeat.

I called up Cydney to help me repair the interior paint on my 100±yr old windows after I had some work done on them that tore up the paint terribly. I had gotten an atrocious bid from my previous painter, who I guess didn’t really want the painstaking job, so he made a ridiculous bid, I think to avoid taking it.
I’d heard good things about Cydney. She was prompt and reassuring. She quickly assessed the job and gave me a quote that was ¹⁄₃ of this previous quote. I appreciated her knowledge and willingness to get the job done in a not-​too-​distant timeframe, so I gave her that job, knowing that I had other projects she could do if this one worked out.
It did work out, and she ended up painting my porch and staining my new front door. Whenever small touchups were needed, she and her crew addressed them immediately. They gave me advice as I navigated what kinds of varnishes and sealers would work best on the door. When the door threshold needed to be re-​painted, after getting scraped by the door before it fully dried, they did so quickly, without complaint. I would (and will) hire them again. Good work and good attitude.

We painted our 1907 craftsman and I really wanted a company from the Oakland area that was familiar with older homes. Her exceptional customer service was my main reason for choosing her company and they did not disappoint. Her crew was always on time, meticulous and friendly! During the prep and sanding process a contractor came over for a kitchen remodel estimate. His first comment was «These guys are doing a great job.» I received similar comments from neighbors who had experience painting their homes. They recognized the professional approach and hard work that went into sanding and prepping a 107 year old home. If you are in the N. Oakland area and want to see a recent job (⁷⁄₂₀₁₄) ask Cydney for our address. Our house looks so much better thanks to Cydney and crew!

Cydney & her crew just completed an interior paint job on 1911 craftsman house in Oakland for us. Their work was impeccable. Cydney was recommended to us by a friend, and we’re grateful for that recommendation! First, the bid included an hour with a color consultant who was amazingly helpful. Second, they stuck to the schedule we asked for, and were there every day of the agreed-​upon period – no flaking out or running off to other jobs. Third, their work was beautiful – they were incredibly precise, neat, thorough, and did not cut any corners. They prepped woodwork, repaired damaged walls, etc before starting to paint. The paint job itself is excellent (2 coats everywhere) and looks beautiful – even with lots of different colors and lots of trim to work around. Then, they even went back and touched up mistakes made by previous, messier painters (such as where the earlier colors had been slopped onto the trim or ceilings). Fourth, they took incredibly good care of our house while on-​site. They papered all the floors, removed all the hardware and outlet covers, protected all the window coverings and appliances, etc etc. They kept the worksite spotless throughout, and left it completely clean afterwards. Cydney’s is not the cheapest painting business out there, but she did her best to keep the costs within our budget, and was always willing to make changes as we added and subtracted pieces form our original plans. Most importantly, she and her crew were worth every penny of their very reasonable cost – not just for quality but also for peace of mind – and we are happy we hired them. We will do so again in the future.

We engaged Cydney Ortzow Painting as part of a major remodeling project on our house. They were involved in repainting nearly every major surface of the house, including walls, ceilings, trim, exterior siding, fences, gates, and the deck. We could not be happier with the result. The house looks transformed, and it is in no small part due to the top quality work of Cydney and her team.
We were struck, in particular, by the following:
1. Attention to detail. Cydney and Stephen both came out on multiple occasions to check on the work and to ensure that everything was done to the highest quality standards. They even spotted issues that we didn’t and made sure they were addressed.
2. Expertise and consultative approach. Cydney and Stephen have deep knowledge and strong consulting skills. They expertly guided us through the selection of paint colors and finishes.
3. Professionalism. The painters were all polite and respectful in our personal space. They took care in moving our furniture and ensured that the work area was clean and usable at the end of the day.
4. Focus on customer satisfaction. When issues arose (as they sometimes do in complex remodeling projects), Cydney and Stephen were 100% focused on ensuring our satisfaction.
In short, we had an extremely positive experience with Cydney Ortzow Painting. We would hire them again in a heartbeat. And we would recommend them without reservation to a close friend.

This review is for April. Couldn’t ask for better! Quick response to my email, quick estimate visit, quick to schedule and beautiful work! Worth the price — and it was the best rate we received!

Cydney and her team recently painted our restaurant interior. She took the space from some serious dark colors and brought it to life with a very bright palette. Cydney priced the project very fair and reasonably. And when unexpected issues came up, she dealt with them deftly without nickel and diming us or extending the timeline. Her team was efficient and truly went above and beyond improving the overall wall aesthetics beyond the scope of her committment — resurfaced a wall, prepped other walls for wallpaper and corrected sloppy mistakes made by previous painters. While orginally I chose Cydney for the fair pricing, it is the quality, care and experience she and her team brought is why I will hire her again.

Cydney Ortzow Painting did a beautiful job painting the exterior of a duplex in Berkeley that I own. The prep job was thorough and the sanders that were used were connected to vacuums, which minimized the mess. My tenants were impressed by the professional, respectful crew. Details are important to me and the lines are so crisp on the paint job that I am very impressed with the skill of the painters. Despite the care used, the flagstones had some paint spots on them, but once this was pointed out, the spots were removed at an impressive speed by the crew.
I have had nightmare experiences with painting contractors in the past, including a painting crew who left a door unlocked, which lead to an attempted burglary. On another occasion, a painting contractor made decisions for me without consulting me, changing the paint color and sheen, supposedly to save me money.
I was so relieved to find that Cydney’s company treats their clients with respect. What a refreshing experience!!! Corners were not cut…the quality of the job is so great that I will probably not have to hire a painter for quite some time, but when I eventually do, I plan to call Cydney Ortzow again.

I had multiple projects for Cydney to estimate and scheduled a time to meet her and show her the work. After looking at one job she said she did not have time to look at the other projects, so she had her assistant look at job # 2, but he didnt’ have time to look at the last project. she never sent out any estimates and would not return my phone calls about why she was not interested. I cannot speak to the quality of her work but her customer service and responsivens are non existant. extremly poor customer service!

OK, I never in my wildest dreams thought I would write a review for a paining contractor. But Cydney and her crew changed my mind. I am a very picky consumer when it comes to painting work. Cydney and her crew knew that coming in to the job and they quite simply knocked it out of the park. They show up on time. They come prepared and are very professional. At the end of the day, all of their materials are neatly stacked and covered out of the way. But most importantly, their work is top shelf. I will definitely call them again!

I find it odd that there are not more reviews of Cydney’s work — but find it appropriate that the few reviews are all glowing. She and her crew are terrific painters.
She just finished repairing and painting an historic stucco apartment building and it looks amazing. I know that her attention to detail will result in a long lasting paint job.
I had 5 painters bid this job and found that Cydney had the best price and more reasonable approach for getting my building what i consider a restorative paint job.
Donot hesitate using her for your job!

Just had Cydney and her crew paint the outside of our house. I had bought a house that had been subject to a quick flip and the paint job had failed after less than a year– a horrible stucco on wood situation.
Cydney came in with a great bid and was a pleasure to work with – from colors to checking in once if not twice a day to monitor progress. Steven her right hand and Francisco the lead on the paint crew were always on time, hardworking and helpful. They cleaned up every day. The prep work required was extensive and they did a very thorough job. I am confident that this paint is here to stay. We’ve gone from one of the worst on the block to one of the best.
I usually do all my interior painting myself, but the experience with Cydney Ortzow painting was so enjoyable that I’m reconsidering and may have her back to finish the inside of my house too!
Thank you Cyd and crew!

A company is only ever as good as its employees and I’ve had my experiences with contractors/​business owners whose promises are not conveyed to the people who actually do the work.
Cydney Ortzow and her crew have just completed an interior paint job for us.
I’d like to describe our experience with Cydney and her crew as:
The last time we had work done in the house, I would say it was like having teeth pulled without anesthetic.
Cydney’s crew made me feel, in comparison, that I’d just had a massage and facial.
That feeling of confidence is as important as the quality of the work and 5 stars are insufficient.
Anyone who know me will know I’m never this effusive about anything. I grumble easily and often, but I am thrilled to bits with the work we had done.

I have finally found a painting company that is professional about everything. Thank goodness; I’ve had some doozies before. First I had her paint the trim on my house, and I’ve had her do several other inside painting jobs since then. Every time she has been wonderful at advising me on colors, and she knows the types of paints to use for things like metal, concrete, vinyl, etc. Her guys are always — yes, always! — on time, they work hard, and they clean up afterward. Her prices are reasonable. I would recommend Ortzow Painting to anybody and everybody!

Cydney Ortozow Painting just painted the exterior of our condominium complex. She and her crew were fantastic — they did great work and were very professional.
Our homeowners’ association did not have enough funds in reserve to do such a big project and, thus, we were each chipping in money over and above our monthly fee. In short, price was *very* important to us, as was quality of the work (we were doing the job less for aesthetics and more to protect our homes from the upcoming rainy season). We did a lot of research and got bids from seven other painters, including larger companies and smaller ones. Cydney’s price was incredibly reasonable, made all the more so by the positive feedback we received from her references and the great work we saw by doing «drive bys» of other jobs she’s completed.
Beyond offering a very fair price, Cydney and her employees are courteous, professional, and perhaps most important: they do good work. In a sense, once the deal is made, the painters have a financial incentive to rush through a job (especially since our job was interrupted by a few rainy days); they get paid the same no matter how long it takes them. But that’s now how Cydney operates: the painters took their time, making sure everything was just right. I’ll also say that our condos presented no easy task, with four different two-​story townhouses and all kinds of «nooks and crannies.»
And for those who this matters to: it felt good to support a female owned and operated local small business.

Cydney was amazing with helping me pick and plan the colors I wanted in my business. I had no idea where to even begin, in fact when she came in and asked me my thought on colors I wanted to use the only clues I had to give her was that I wanted the room to feel happy. But we eventually found the perfect colors that makes all the difference for my space. She is very professional, knowledgeable, and truly cares about her work. I will defiantly be using their services again.

Cydney Ortzow Painting was recommended by a friend, and after doing requisite interviews and bidding, we easily chose her over others based on our needs (experience, cleanliness, attitude and price). We are not disappointed! Cydney is very friendly and helpful — even through all of our fretting over our main exterior color selection — and she eventually found just the right one which we absolutely LOVE. Her crew is very clean and friendly, doing quality work at a good pace. Would absolutely use again.