Best painters in Connecticut

★★★★★5 (210 reviews)score 94/100

A 5.0 rating across 210 reviews, the highest composite on the list. Crews are praised for arriving early, texting morning ETAs, and cleaning up fully. The lifetime warranty on interior and cabinet work is unusual in this trade.

• Lifetime warranty on interior and cabinet work
• 5-year touch-up guarantee on interior projects
• Owner-led consultation and quality control
• Also does power washing, staining, and deck restoration

Watch out: Pricing sits at the higher end, though reviewers call it fair for the finish.

Services: cabinet refinishing, pressure washing, exterior painting, interior painting

★★★★★5 (188 reviews)score 94/100

Rated 5.0 from 188 reviews, with reviewers describing almost no friction: on-schedule starts, text updates, and no surprise costs. The estimator, project manager, and painters are all named in praise, which points to steady staffing.

• Site-walk estimates with color consultation included
• Prep and repairs documented with photos
• Daily cleanup and quiet, considerate crews
• Female-owned with transparent pricing

Services: exterior painting, interior painting, licensed insured, pressure washing

★★★★★5 (153 reviews)score 93/100

A 5.0 from 153 reviews. The owner checks progress several times and will redo work to match a customer's preference. Some clients report using him for 20+ years.

• Owner inspects work throughout the job
• Will adjust color or redo sections
• Also does flooring, deck finishing, and door repair
• Quotes described as competitive

Watch out: One reviewer noted he is not the cheapest option.

Services: exterior painting, wallpaper installation, epoxy floor coating, cabinet refinishing

★★★★★4.9 (866 reviews)score 93/100

The largest review base here: 4.9 across 866 reviews, so the score is very well supported. Reviewers cite deck staining, cedar clapboard replacement, ceiling leak repair, and tricky color matching, work that goes past basic painting.

• Embedded carpentry and stain matching
• Named crew leaders with repeat client loyalty
• Handles textured ceiling removal and repairs
• Thorough prep and full cleanup

Watch out: Its 4.9 rating is a touch below the 5.0 firms above.

Services: epoxy floor coating, licensed insured, interior painting, pressure washing

★★★★★5 (153 reviews)score 93/100

A 5.0 from 153 reviews, focused on drywall, plaster, and ceiling work more than finish painting. One homeowner saw no cracks return after 15 months, and dust control on water damage repairs gets repeated praise.

• Plaster and lath repair that holds up
• Strong dust control and site protection
• No hidden fees reported
• Popcorn removal and historic restoration

Watch out: Strongest as a repair specialist, so check scope if you mainly want full-house repainting.

Services: interior painting, commercial painting, exterior painting, wallpaper installation

★★★★★5 (136 reviews)score 93/100

A 5.0 from 136 reviews, but this is primarily a roofing company that also does exterior painting. Reviewers praise on-time, on-budget work and insurance claim help. Painting buyers should confirm scope.

• Emergency response and ice dam removal
• Itemized quotes with no surprises
• Handles skylights and custom reframing
• Magnets used for nail cleanup

Watch out: Roofing-led, so most reviews are about roofs rather than paint.

Services: interior painting, pressure washing, exterior painting

★★★★★5 (95 reviews)score 91/100

A 5.0 from 95 reviews. Owner Vince is described as answering calls and texts the same day, often within the hour. Jobs reportedly finish ahead of the estimated timeline.

• Same-day owner communication
• Coordinates countertops, flooring, and backsplash trades
• Interior, exterior, commercial, and deck work
• Honest upfront scoping

Services: interior painting, pressure washing, commercial painting, exterior painting

★★★★★5 (94 reviews)score 91/100

A 5.0 from 94 reviews. Owner Roberto visits sites regularly and takes on tight deadlines. Reviewers mention spotless homes and fair pricing.

• Owner on site and responsive
• Careful prep and protection
• Takes rush jobs
• Painting plus carpentry and deck refinishing

Services: exterior painting, wallpaper installation, interior painting, licensed insured

★★★★★5 (90 reviews)score 91/100

A 5.0 from 90 reviews, serving Fairfield County and Westchester. Dario walks every estimate himself, and design professionals hire the crew repeatedly. The site claims CT HIC licensing and Best of Houzz 2025, which we haven't verified.

• Owner walks estimates and manages jobs
• Roman clay and Tadelakt finishes
• Daily cleanup
• Does wallpaper and color consultation

Services: wallpaper installation, epoxy floor coating, interior painting, pressure washing

★★★★★5 (72 reviews)score 90/100

A 5.0 from 72 reviews, a smaller base than the top firms, so confidence is medium. Reviewers praise color matching, including discontinued Farrow & Ball shades, and free touch-up paint.

• Matches discontinued and historic colors
• Skim coating and textured ceiling removal
• Same-day completion on small jobs
• Owner on site

Watch out: Fewer reviews than most of the list, so the score is less settled.

Services: pressure washing, interior painting, commercial painting, exterior painting

★★★★★5 (80 reviews)score 90/100

A 5.0 from 80 reviews. Pablo's crew arrives when promised, works full days, and reviewers say estimates did not change mid-project. Prep is a full power wash, scrape, sand, and prime.

• Punctual, full-day crews
• Estimates hold without increases
• Popcorn removal with skim coating
• Full surface prep before painting

Services: interior painting, wallpaper installation, exterior painting, cabinet refinishing

★★★★★5 (70 reviews)score 90/100

A 5.0 from 70 reviews, but a roofing and remodeling firm rather than a painter. Owner Frank sends daily photo updates and helps with problems beyond scope. It serves eight northwest Connecticut towns.

• Daily photo updates from the owner
• Roof and gutter jobs finish in one to three days
• Helps with water damage and mold referrals
• Honest assessment of needed work

Watch out: Mostly roofing and gutter reviews, so confirm painting scope.

Services: licensed insured, interior painting, exterior painting

★★★★★5 (59 reviews)score 89/100

A 5.0 from 59 reviews, the smallest base on the list, so treat the score with some caution. Reviewers cite daily communication and long-serving crews, with some staying five-plus years. Work covers painting, trim carpentry, and renovations.

• Crew members often stay 5+ years
• In-house carpentry and structural repair
• Daily updates and photos on large jobs
• Personal follow-up after completion

Watch out: Fewer reviews than higher-ranked firms.

Services: pressure washing, wallpaper installation, interior painting, commercial painting

★★★★★5 (143 reviews)score 89/100

A 5.0 from 143 reviews. The crew brushes rather than sprays, which reviewers say takes longer but looks better. Emerson is described as responding the same day and handling last-minute changes without extra charges.

• Brush application over spray
• Same-day response
• Painting, carpentry, flooring, and deck work in one job
• Crown molding and stair rail installation

Watch out: Brush work takes longer than spraying.

Services: wallpaper installation, licensed insured, pressure washing, interior painting

★★★★★4.9 (245 reviews)score 89/100

A 4.9 from 245 reviews, so well supported. Crews arrive early, scrape thoroughly, repair wood, and respond to messages immediately. Licensed and insured since 2004.

• Full scraping and wood repair on exteriors
• Skim coating and trim resealing inside
• Named crew leads respond right away
• Fair pricing for the work

Services: wallpaper installation, pressure washing, interior painting, commercial painting