House painters in Torrance & the Palos Verdes Peninsula
Beautifully painted.
Properly prepared.
Cooley Brothers Painting is a family-owned house painting contractor in Torrance, California, serving the South Bay and Palos Verdes Peninsula since 2009. Nearly 3,000 projects, one crew leader on every job, and a written warranty.
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The work
Finished homes, not stock photos.
Real Cooley Brothers projects across the South Bay. Small jobs welcome, from one room to a front door.
The Cooley Prep Standard
Most of a lasting paint job happens before the paint.
When two estimates both say “paint the exterior,” the difference is usually here. Ask every painter what their prep includes.
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Walk and written scope
We walk the project with you, measure and photograph it, and put every prep step, repair and product in writing.
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Protect the property
Furniture moved and covered, floors and landscaping protected, plastic and tape so dust and overspray stay put.
- 03
Clean and power wash
Surfaces are cleaned, and exteriors power washed, so primer and paint actually bond.
- 04
Scrape and sand
Loose and failing paint is scraped, and edges and glossy areas are sanded smooth.
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Repair wood, stucco, drywall
Rotted wood replaced, cracks and holes patched before any paint goes on.
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Caulk and prime
Gaps caulked, and bare or repaired areas primed so the finish coat lasts.
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Finish coats, daily clean-up
Applied by an experienced crew lead and team, with the site cleaned up every day.
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Walkthrough and warranty
A final walkthrough and touch-ups with you, backed by up to a 5-year written warranty.
Pricing
Real prices, published before we visit.
These are our published ranges. Your written estimate itemizes the prep, repairs, products and warranty, so you compare scope, not just totals.
- Bedroom walls
- $800–$1,400
- Medium home exterior
- $16,000–$28,000
- Large home exterior
- $22,000–$56,000
In their words
South Bay homeowners, on camera.
“We had daily updates from Carlos on each day's plan of action. He responded immediately to any questions we had over a group text we established.”
“David, owner, provided a thorough and complete estimate following walk-around. He also came by on a couple of occasions to check on progress.”
Having us out
What it’s like to have us in your home.
One crew leader, start to finish
Our own crews, led by one of our five crew leaders, who stays with your job from start to finish. Owner David Cooley checks on projects and follows up after.
You can stay home
Yes. Most of our customers live at home during the job. Floors, furniture and landscaping are covered and masked, one crew leader stays with your project, and the crew cleans up at the end of every day.
A walkthrough, then a written warranty
Every job ends with a walkthrough together and a punch list the crew finishes before they leave. If something shows up later, call (310) 378-4575 and we'll schedule a visit. We offer 2-year and 5-year workmanship warranty options, and your estimate spells out the terms that apply.
Licensed, bonded, trusted in your home
Yes. Cooley Brothers Painting holds CA CSLB License #957815 (C-33 Painting and Decorating), is bonded, and holds business licenses in Torrance and Palos Verdes Estates. We've served the South Bay since 2009, and our customers trust our crews in their homes for days or weeks at a time.
Questions
Asked before every estimate.
How much will it cost to paint my house?
Our published ranges for exteriors are $8,000 to $18,000 for small homes, $16,000 to $28,000 for medium homes and $22,000 to $56,000 for large homes. Bedroom walls run $800 to $1,400. Condition, repairs, height and access, trim detail and the paint system decide where your home lands, and your written estimate itemizes all of it.
Why isn't Cooley Brothers the lowest bid?
Because bids rarely cover the same work. Ours includes washing, scraping, sanding, caulking and primer, wood and stucco repair priced up front, full protection of your home, daily clean-up, a final walkthrough and a written warranty. A lower bid often leaves some of that out. Compare bids line by line, not just the total.
Can we stay in the house while you paint?
Yes. Most of our customers live at home during the job. Floors, furniture and landscaping are covered and masked, one crew leader stays with your project, and the crew cleans up at the end of every day.
What if something isn't right after you finish?
Every job ends with a walkthrough together and a punch list the crew finishes before they leave. If something shows up later, call (310) 378-4575 and we'll schedule a visit. We offer 2-year and 5-year workmanship warranty options, and your estimate spells out the terms that apply.
Are you licensed, and can we trust your crew in our home?
Yes. Cooley Brothers Painting holds CA CSLB License #957815 (C-33 Painting and Decorating), is bonded, and holds business licenses in Torrance and Palos Verdes Estates. We've served the South Bay since 2009, and our customers trust our crews in their homes for days or weeks at a time.
What areas do you serve?
We paint homes and businesses from our Torrance office across the South Bay and Palos Verdes Peninsula, including Torrance, Redondo Beach, Manhattan Beach, Hermosa Beach, Palos Verdes Estates, Rancho Palos Verdes, Rolling Hills, Rolling Hills Estates, Lomita and San Pedro.
Your estimate
Let’s walk your home together.
- A quick call. We learn about the project and set a time.
- An on-site walk. We measure, photograph, and talk through colors and repairs.
- A written proposal. Prep, repairs, products, schedule and warranty, line by line.
Prefer to talk? (310) 378-4575, Mon-Fri, 8 AM to 5 PM.
Schedule your estimate
Step 1 of 5What can we help you paint?