CERC Apreciation Award Winner
Conor Forde Painting, Inc. was recognized as a Certified Environmentally Responsible Contractor (CERC) on July 27, 2026. This certification is awarded to contractors who proactively mitigate environmental risks through proper training and back their work with proper insurance. CERCs are leading the industry with properly trained employees, enhancing their reputation with clients and their communities, and outshining their competition.
Conor Forde has spent over thirty years in the painting industry, getting his start painting ships in Ireland as a teenager before moving to San Francisco and eventually establishing Conor Forde Painting in 2000. Over the years, the business has grown almost entirely through word of mouth, with 95% of its projects coming from repeat clients and referrals. Backed by a crew of long-term tradesmen, the team handles everything from single-family homes to large commercial properties, earning a reputation for punctuality and clean work sites.
As they are based in San Francisco, Conor Forde Painting has developed a strong specialty in historic and Victorian restoration, which demands highly precise prep work, lead-safe work practices, and respect for period details. Beyond standard painting, the team offers expertise in fine woodworking, custom carpentry, specialty artisan finishes such as faux painting and gold leafing, and color consultations using eco-friendly paints.
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Services
Interior & Exterior Painting
Victorian & Historical Building Restoration
Wood Restoration & Deck Refurbishing
Cabinet Refinishing
Drywall, Plaster, & Surface Repairs
Custom Carpentry
Water & Fire Damage Repairs
Specialty Finishes
Embossed Wallpaper & Cartouche Installations
Color Consultation
Eco-Friendly Painting
Lead-Safe Work Practices
Weatherproofing
Intumescent Fireproofing Coatings
Whether preserving a historic Victorian home or handling a modern commercial project, Conor Forde Painting delivers professional, detail-oriented results. Visit conorfordepainting.com to learn more.
Certified Environmentally Responsible Contractors (CERC) is a certification program that aims to promote environmentally responsible contractors by helping them stand out from the lesser-qualified competition and win more bids. Contractors can become certified by establishing an environmental risk management plan through broadened pollution insurance and Pollution Prevention Practices provided by Environmental Risk Professionals.
Environmental Risk Professionals is a team of highly experienced risk professionals determined to help contractors and other business owners minimize pollution claims. Through Pollution Prevention Practices, Operation and Maintenance Plans, and other services, Environmental Risk Professionals helps businesses understand their risk exposure and in turn, mitigate potential claims and effects on the environment. Learn more about Environmental Risk Professionals by visiting envriskpros.com.
