--- title: "WNC Home Improvement | Painting, Drywall, Fences & Decks in San Mateo, CA" description: "Owner-run home improvement in San Mateo: interior and exterior painting, drywall, fences and gates, decks, retaining walls, flooring and repairs. Nextdoor Neighborhood Fave 2024 and 2025. Free estimates. Call or text (650) 474-9096." url: https://wnchomeimprovement.com/ lang: en source: https://wnchomeimprovement.com/ llms: https://wnchomeimprovement.com/llms.txt --- > Owner-run home improvement in San Mateo: interior and exterior painting, drywall, fences and gates, decks, retaining walls, flooring and repairs. Nextdoor Neighborhood Fave 2024 and 2025. Free estimates. Call or text (650) 474-9096. # Painting, drywall, fences, decks and home repairs on the Peninsula. WNC Home Improvement is a small, owner-run crew based in San Mateo. Interior and exterior painting, drywall, fences and gates, decks and pergolas, retaining walls, flooring, and the repairs in between. Free estimates, fair prices, and a straight answer when you call. Get a free estimate Awards: 2025, 2024 **Nextdoor Neighborhood Fave, two years running** · Nextdoor's annual award for the best local businesses, voted by neighbors on the Peninsula. ## Call or text Wilbert [(650) 474-9096](tel:+16504749096) No job too small. Call or text directly and get an answer the same day. [Call now](tel:+16504749096) [Send a text](sms:+16504749096) Prefer to book online? Request a free estimate - **2×** · Nextdoor Neighborhood Fave - **140+** · neighbor recommendations on Nextdoor - **Free** · estimates, no obligation - **Same day** · answer to every call and text ## Our work Recent jobs around the Peninsula. *Photo: Living room, Close up: Flooring redone: light oak planks through the living room and kitchen* **Flooring redone: light oak planks through the living room and kitchen** · Residential *Photo: Fence line, Gate: White vinyl privacy fence with a matching gate* **White vinyl privacy fence with a matching gate** · Residential *Photo: From the deck, From the yard: “Built this little gate so the client’s dog can finally enjoy the back yard.”* **“Built this little gate so the client’s dog can finally enjoy the back yard.”** · Redwood gate and fence panel · Residential *Photo: Railing, Along the deck: “Built and stained this beautiful deck!”* **“Built and stained this beautiful deck!”** · Deck build and stain · Residential *Photo: Before, After: “Beige to blue.” Full exterior repaint with a new stone veneer base* **“Beige to blue.” Full exterior repaint with a new stone veneer base** · Exterior painting and stone veneer · Residential *Photo: In progress, Finished: “Built a new pergola and stained it and the deck to match!”* **“Built a new pergola and stained it and the deck to match!”** · Pergola build, deck restoration and stain · Residential *Photo: Against the house, On the porch, Freestanding: “Catios: outdoor enclosures that keep your kitties safe and still let them enjoy the outdoors.”* **“Catios: outdoor enclosures that keep your kitties safe and still let them enjoy the outdoors.”** · Three custom catios · Residential *Photo: From the walk, From the side: White metal handrails on the front steps* **White metal handrails on the front steps** · Rail installation · Residential *Photo: Before, After: Kitchen remodel: new granite counters, glass mosaic backsplash and updated lighting* **Kitchen remodel: new granite counters, glass mosaic backsplash and updated lighting** · Kitchen remodel · Residential *Photo: : “Full exterior paint job. Painting is my specialty!”* **“Full exterior paint job. Painting is my specialty!”** · Exterior painting, two-story home · Residential *Photo: Before, After: “Finished this full exterior paint job in record time. Check out the before and after!”* **“Finished this full exterior paint job in record time. Check out the before and after!”** · Exterior painting: stucco, trim, garage and front door · Residential *Photo: : “Love the design the client picked!” Block retaining walls with built-in steps* **“Love the design the client picked!” Block retaining walls with built-in steps** · Retaining walls and steps · Backyard hillside More photos are added as jobs are completed. Ask for references from any of them. ## Get your free estimate today Call or text Wilbert directly, or send the form. Describe the job, add a photo if you have one, and you will hear back the same day. ### Our location Based in San Mateo, CA. Serving the Peninsula from Millbrae to Palo Alto. ### Contact us [(650) 474-9096](tel:+16504749096) [Call now](tel:+16504749096) [Send a text](sms:+16504749096) ### Hours of operation Monday to Saturday, 7am to 7pm ### Find us online [Nextdoor](https://nextdoor.com/page/vw-interiors-san-mateo-ca) ### Request a free estimate Tell us about the job. Wilbert will call or text you back today. ## What neighbors say Customer reviews and neighbor recommendations, all posted publicly on Nextdoor. Names are shortened, spelling tidied and phone numbers removed; the words are theirs. > Wilbert transformed our home exterior and exceeded my expectations. Wilbert did an expert job painting our house, painting the walkway, adding beautiful stone tile, painting our door, crafting a screen door and changing our mailbox. He charged a very reasonable price, is very reliable and communicative, and I couldn’t be happier. Our house has so much more curb appeal now! **Gina F.** · San Mateo · Customer · Exterior painting, including prep and priming · April 2024 > Call Wilbert. He is very experienced in fencing and is known in the community for his affordable rates! He comes with glowing recommendations and great communication skills. **Lisa S.** · San Mateo · Neighbor recommendation · Fence installation, repair and replacement · September 2026 > I hired Wilbert to demolish and replace my fence and to replace some siding on my house. Communication was constant and clear throughout the process, the work was impeccable and the price was right. **Adrian N.** · San Mateo · Customer · Fence installation, repair and replacement · September 2026 > Wilbert Navarrete is the best! Great communication, very professional and affordable. **Beatrice B.** · San Mateo · Neighbor recommendation · Interior painting: walls, ceilings, trim and doors · August 2026 > Wilbert and his crew just finished my kitchen remodel in under 4 days and looks absolutely amazing! Wilbert does amazing work for a very reasonable price! They also painted my entire kitchen, living room and dining room and looks beautiful! I can’t wait to call him again for my next project! **Chad A.** · San Mateo · Customer · Kitchen refresh: cabinets, hardware, sinks, faucets · February 2024 > Reach out to Wilbert! He installs sump pumps. He’s professional, affordable and super kind. **Lisa S.** · San Mateo · Neighbor recommendation · Sump pump installation and replacement · September 2026 > Wilbert did an exceptional job on my home. He installed a beautiful redwood fence with gate along with a dry stack retaining wall. He was fast, communicative and professional. The work is absolutely flawless. Thank you Wilbert and crew. **Aly N.** · Lawrence and El Camino · Customer · Retaining walls: block, wood and dry-stack stone · September 2026 > Reach out to Wilbert. He is knowledgeable with excellent communication skills. He provides top quality work while remaining affordable. **Lisa S.** · San Mateo · Neighbor recommendation · Kitchen refresh: cabinets, hardware, sinks, faucets · September 2026 > I posted a few weeks ago in search of a painter for my son’s condo. Someone recommended Wilbert to me. He is just finishing painting the entire inside of the condo. He was amazing!! I just cannot say enough wonderful things about him. He even went above and beyond and did some extras for us. If you are looking for an amazing painter, I 100 percent recommend him. **Patty J.** · San Mateo · Customer · Interior painting: walls, ceilings, trim and doors · September 2025 > Wilbert offers gutter cleaning at a pretty affordable rate. He’s professional, punctual and easy to communicate with. **Lisa S.** · San Mateo · Neighbor recommendation · Gutter cleaning, repair, replacement and guards · August 2026 > Wilbert rebuilt my collapsed dry stack stone wall. Job done well, in one day and nicely finished. Good communications too. **Rob W.** · Emerald Hills · Customer · Retaining walls: block, wood and dry-stack stone · May 2024 > Wilbert offers this service at a very affordable rate. He is a friendly, professional young man. He’s punctual and very thorough. **Lisa S.** · San Mateo · Neighbor recommendation · Floor installation: vinyl plank, laminate, hardwood · August 2026 > Very pleased with the service provided. I called with an issue late one afternoon and they were able to come out the next morning to perform the repair. They were responsive, reliable and reasonably priced. I would definitely recommend and plan to use them again in the future. **Teena T.** · San Mateo · Customer · Small repairs and odd jobs · November 2023 > Reach out to Wilbert! He’s professional, affordable and very experienced in drywall repair. Comes with great references! **Lisa S.** · San Mateo · Neighbor recommendation · Drywall repair, patching and new walls · August 2026 > Wilbert provides fence installations for a really good rate. He’s fast and easy to coordinate with. **Beatrice B.** · San Mateo · Neighbor recommendation · Fence installation, repair and replacement · August 2026 > I have used them for numerous repairs in my home and recently hired them to replace the carpet in my den. They have always provided good work. Wilbert and Victor were respectful and friendly each time they visited my home. **David E.** · San Mateo · Customer · Carpet installation and repair · October 2023 > He and his small crew are well known in the community for quality work and affordability! Wilbert is immaculate in his work and can provide great references. Great communication as well. **Lisa S.** · San Mateo · Neighbor recommendation · Landscaping: sod, grading, mulch · August 2026 > Reach out to Wilbert! He’s a very talented, hard-working young man, well known in the community for his honesty and quality work. I’m sure he’d be able to stay within your budget. **Lisa S.** · San Mateo · Neighbor recommendation · Gates, railings and grab bars · August 2026 > Last month we used Wilbert and Domingo of WNC Home Improvement \[to clean, treat and restore our outdoor terra cotta patio tiles\]. Great results. They showed great professionalism and communication skills. **Beatrice B.** · San Mateo · Customer · Terra cotta tile cleaning and sealing · August 2026 > I’d reach out to Wilbert. He’s fast and efficient, not to mention how affordable he is. Can provide references from the community. Immediate availability. **Lisa S.** · San Mateo · Neighbor recommendation · Artificial turf · August 2026 > I’d reach out to Wilbert. He’s a great painter. Affordable and professional! Usually has immediate availability! **Lisa S.** · San Mateo · Neighbor recommendation · Interior painting: walls, ceilings, trim and doors · August 2026 > I’d reach out to Wilbert. He’s professional and affordable! Wilbert has great communication skills and works quickly and efficiently! 10 out of 10! **Lisa S.** · San Mateo · Neighbor recommendation · Small repairs and odd jobs · August 2026 > Wilbert’s great and has very competitive rates. **Beatrice B.** · San Mateo · Neighbor recommendation · Small repairs and odd jobs · August 2026 > Reach out to Wilbert. He’s very affordable and professional. He has great communication skills and gets the job done. **Lisa S.** · San Mateo · Neighbor recommendation · Demolition and haul-away · August 2026 > He does this service for a really good rate. He’s friendly and fast and has great communication skills. **Lisa S.** · San Mateo · Neighbor recommendation · Gutter cleaning, repair, replacement and guards · August 2026 > I’d reach out to Wilbert. He is very experienced and will provide great work while still remaining affordable. He’s knowledgeable and super flexible. **Lisa S.** · San Mateo · Neighbor recommendation · Landscaping: sod, grading, mulch · September 2026 > Definitely reach out to Wilbert! He does this for a very affordable rate! Professional, fast, and great communication skills! **Lisa S.** · San Mateo · Neighbor recommendation · Gutter cleaning, repair, replacement and guards · August 2026 1 / 27 ## What we do One crew for the inside and the outside of the house. Painting and drywall are the specialty; fences, decks and retaining walls fill most of the summer. If it is not on the list, ask. ### Painting & drywall Walls scuffed, ceilings stained, or a color you never liked? Prep, prime and a clean finish, inside and out. - Interior painting: walls, ceilings, trim and doors - Exterior painting, including prep and priming - Cabinet painting and refinishing - Drywall repair, patching and new walls - Texture matching and wallpaper removal - Stucco repair - Wood staining: fences, decks, cabinets - Power washing before paint ### Fences, decks & outdoor Fence leaning after the winter rain, deck gone grey, or a slope that needs holding back? Built to last, then stained to match. - Fence installation, repair and replacement - Gates, railings and grab bars - Deck building - Deck sanding, staining and refinishing - Pergolas - Retaining walls: block, wood and dry-stack stone - Sheds, catios and dog ramps - Rotted post and dry rot replacement ### Flooring & interior Floors worn out, tile cracked, or a kitchen that needs a refresh without a full remodel? Done in days, not weeks. - Floor installation: vinyl plank, laminate, hardwood - Carpet installation and repair - Tile floors, showers and backsplashes - Kitchen refresh: cabinets, hardware, sinks, faucets - Bathroom updates: doors, tile, grab bars, caulking - Interior, exterior and screen doors - Recessed lighting - Closets, shelving and TV mounting ### Exterior & repairs Dry rot at the base of the siding, gutters overflowing, or water under the house every winter? Fixed before it spreads. - Siding repair and replacement - Stone veneer - Gutter cleaning, repair, replacement and guards - Roof cleaning - Sump pump installation and replacement - Window pane and frame replacement - Crawl space insulation replacement - Demolition and haul-away ### Seasonal & more A load to the dump, a lawn to lay, or lights on the roofline before the holidays? Call the same crew you already trust. - Holiday light installation and takedown - Junk removal and hauling - Landscaping: sod, grading, mulch - Artificial turf - Patio pavers and concrete - Pressure washing: driveways, patios, walkways - Terra cotta tile cleaning and sealing - Small repairs and odd jobs ## How it works Simple on purpose. One person to call, one crew that shows up. 1. ### Call, text or send the form Reach Wilbert directly at (650) 474-9096, or send the form. Tell him what you need and where, and add a photo if you have one. You hear back the same day. You do not need every detail figured out before you call. 2. ### Free estimate at your home Wilbert comes to your home, measures, looks at what is really going on (rot, slope, old paint, access), talks through options and materials, and gives you a price. No ballpark over the phone, no obligation. 3. ### Clear price, real start date You get a written price that covers labor, materials and cleanup, and a start date that fits your schedule. If something unexpected turns up once the work starts, you hear about it before it costs you anything. 4. ### Done right and cleaned up A small crew does the work, hauls the debris, and walks the finished job with you before leaving. The job is not done until you have looked it over. Most clients call back for the next project. Get a free estimate [Call now](tel:+16504749096) ## A San Mateo neighbor, not a call center Nextdoor Neighborhood Fave for home services, 2024 and 2025 Voted by neighbors on the Peninsula two years running, and up for it again in 2026. That comes from showing up when we say we will and doing the job right. - ### Wilbert is on every job WNC Home Improvement is owned and run by Wilbert Navarrete. He gives the estimate, does the work with a small crew, and answers his own phone. You talk to the person holding the brush. - ### Quality work at a fair price A small crew and low overhead mean rates larger companies cannot match, without cutting corners on prep, materials or finish. You get a written number after a site visit, not a guess over the phone. - ### Responsive and reliable Calls and texts get answered the same day, estimates happen within days, and the crew shows up when it said it would. Neighbors have had a repair done the morning after they called. ## Areas we serve Based in San Mateo and working up and down the Peninsula. Most jobs are within about twenty minutes of home. - San Mateo - Foster City - Belmont - San Carlos - Redwood City - Redwood Shores - Emerald Hills - Burlingame - Hillsborough - Millbrae - Menlo Park - Palo Alto ### Work that fits Peninsula houses Most homes from Millbrae to Palo Alto are 1950s and 60s ranch houses on small lots: original redwood fences that lean after a wet winter, stucco that cracks, decks bleached by the long dry season, and hillside lots in Belmont, San Carlos and Emerald Hills that need retaining walls to hold the slope. Posts set deep for clay soil, dry rot cut back to sound wood, and stain or paint chosen for sun exposure are the difference between a job that lasts and one you redo in three years. Not on the list? Call or text and ask: [(650) 474-9096](tel:+16504749096) ## Questions people ask us ### Do you offer free estimates? Yes. Call or text (650) 474-9096 or send the estimate form at the top of this page. Wilbert comes out, looks at the job and gives you a price. There is no charge and no obligation. ### What areas do you cover? We are based in San Mateo and work the Peninsula from Millbrae and Burlingame down through Foster City, Belmont, San Carlos, Redwood City and Menlo Park to Palo Alto. If you are nearby but not on the list, ask. ### How soon can you start? Small repairs can often be done within a few days. Painting, drywall, fence and deck jobs are usually scheduled within a week or two, depending on the season. Tell us if it is urgent and we will do what we can. ### Do you take small jobs? Yes. Patching drywall, hanging a door, fixing a gate, replacing a section of fence, grab bars, caulking, mounting a TV. Many clients start with something small and call back for the bigger projects. ### What are you best at? Painting and drywall are the specialty, inside and out. Fences, gates, decks and retaining walls are most of the outdoor work. We also do flooring, tile, siding, gutters and sump pumps. ### How do you price a job? You get a flat price after we see the job, with labor and materials spelled out. No surprise add-ons. If something unexpected comes up once the work starts, we talk before it costs you anything. ### Can I see references? Yes. Wilbert has been voted Nextdoor Neighborhood Fave for home services two years in a row and has references from all over San Mateo. Ask and we will connect you with past clients near you. ### Who buys the materials? Either way works. We can pick up paint, lumber, flooring or fixtures and include them in the price, or install what you have already bought. ### Do you clean up when the job is done? Always. Demolition, debris and old materials are hauled away, and we walk through the finished work with you before we leave. ### Do you install holiday lights? Yes, every November and December: roofline and tree lights, plus takedown after New Year. Booking a month ahead gets a better rate. ### Should I repair my fence or replace it? A few broken boards or one leaning post is a repair, and a fast one. If most of the posts have rotted at the ground or more than a third of the boards are gone, a new fence costs less over time than patching the old one. Wilbert tells you which it is when he looks at it, and prices both if it is close. ### Wood or vinyl for a new fence? Redwood is the classic Peninsula look, costs less up front, and lasts 15 to 20 years with a stain every few years. Vinyl costs more to install but never needs paint or stain and does not rot. Both come with a gate to match. If you are not sure, tell Wilbert how long you plan to stay in the house. ## Ready to get started? One call, one crew, no runaround. Call or text Wilbert, or send the form, and you will hear back today. 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