How much does a licensed and insured painter cost?

Interior repainting usually runs about $2 to $6 per square foot of floor area, and a typical exterior job often lands between $3,000 and $9,000 depending on size, prep and paint. Insured contractors may charge somewhat more than uninsured ones, because insurance is a real business cost.

How do I verify a painter's insurance?

Ask for a certificate of insurance and call the insurer or agent to confirm the policy is active. Check that it lists general liability and, if the painter has employees, workers' compensation.

How often does a house need repainting?

Exterior paint generally lasts 7 to 10 years, less on sun-exposed walls or bare wood. Interior walls typically need repainting every 5 to 8 years, sooner in kitchens, hallways and kids' rooms.

What should a good painting estimate include?

A written scope covering prep work (scraping, patching, priming), number of coats, paint brand and product line, rooms or surfaces included, timeline, and payment terms. Vague one-line quotes are a warning sign.

Licensed & Insured in Middletown

Six licensed and insured Middletown painters. Learn what coverage to check, what to ask for, and how our scoring ranks them.

A licensed and insured painter is one who can show two things on request: a current contractor registration or license where your state or town requires one, and active liability insurance. Workers' compensation matters too if the company has employees on your ladder. This page lists the six Middletown painters in that category.

What to look for

Ask for a certificate of insurance and check that the policy dates are current. Better yet, have the insurer send it to you directly. Confirm the license number with the issuing agency, and make sure the name on both documents matches the name on your estimate. For older Middletown homes, ask whether the crew is certified for lead-safe work, since pre-1978 paint is common here.

Insurance is what covers a dripped can on a client's car, a fall from a ladder, or water damage from a careless prep job. Without it, you may end up paying.

How our scoring helps

Credentials are a starting point, not a verdict. We weigh them alongside review history and work quality, so you can compare painters on more than a certificate. See how we score, then go to the ranked guide to Middletown painters to see how these six compare.

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All licensed & insured in Middletown, ranked by score and relevance

We found 6 businesses offering licensed & insured in Middletown; 5 met the criteria for the scored directory. The order weighs each business's overall score by how much of its reviewed work is licensed & insured, so a lower-scored specialist can rank above a higher-scored generalist.

Davis Painting

5.0(26)✓ Google-verifiedPublishes prices

All 20 recent reviewers rate Davis Painting five stars, citing professional workmanship, fair pricing, and responsiveness from start to finish. Shea is named as a standout contact who listens carefully and delivers results on time or ahead of schedule. Reviewers praise the crew's attention to detail and trustworthiness, especially when homeowners are not present during the job. Interior and garage projects dominate the feedback, with customers reporting work that meets or exceeds expectations. No complaints appear in recent reviews.

Exterior PaintingInterior PaintingCommercial Painting

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Gardner Painting LLC

4.8(98)✓ Google-verified

Gardner Painting delivers consistent work across interior and exterior projects, with crew members like Cory, Kevin, and Darwin earning repeat praise for professionalism and speed. Most jobs wrap on time, crews clean thoroughly (including taking shoes off inside), and owners reply quickly to texts. One reviewer waited three weeks without contact after an estimate visit, a sharp contrast to the norm.

Interior PaintingPressure Washing / Prep WorkExterior Painting

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70 low data

MJ’s Painting

4.3(23)✓ Google-verified

Strong work quality when engaged, but recent reviews highlight a troubling pattern: once deposits are taken or projects start, communication collapses. Older five-star reviews praise detail, speed, and professionalism. Recent one-star reviews (past year) report abandoned jobs, poor prep, and Marc Jr. ignoring calls for months. The company appears to deliver when actively managing a job but struggles with follow-through and accountability once payment is received.

Cabinet Refinishing & RepaintingCommercial PaintingInterior Painting

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59 low data

Dylan's Interior Painting

5.0(2)✓ Google-verified

Dylan completed interior painting on two bedrooms with popcorn ceiling removal on schedule and responded quickly to customer requests. Work was finished efficiently.

Cabinet Refinishing & RepaintingInterior PaintingExterior Painting

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21 low data

Central Ct Painting Co

No rating yet

Not enough recent reviews yet to synthesise a reliable sentiment read for this business.

Interior PaintingExterior PaintingCommercial Painting

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Common questions about licensed & insured

How much does a licensed and insured painter cost?: Interior repainting usually runs about $2 to $6 per square foot of floor area, and a typical exterior job often lands between $3,000 and $9,000 depending on size, prep and paint. Insured contractors may charge somewhat more than uninsured ones, because insurance is a real business cost.
How do I verify a painter's insurance?: Ask for a certificate of insurance and call the insurer or agent to confirm the policy is active. Check that it lists general liability and, if the painter has employees, workers' compensation.
How often does a house need repainting?: Exterior paint generally lasts 7 to 10 years, less on sun-exposed walls or bare wood. Interior walls typically need repainting every 5 to 8 years, sooner in kitchens, hallways and kids' rooms.
What should a good painting estimate include?: A written scope covering prep work (scraping, patching, priming), number of coats, paint brand and product line, rooms or surfaces included, timeline, and payment terms. Vague one-line quotes are a warning sign.

Licensed & Insured in Middletown

What to look for

How our scoring helps

All licensed & insured in Middletown, ranked by score and relevance

Davis Painting

Gardner Painting LLC

MJ’s Painting

Dylan's Interior Painting

Central Ct Painting Co

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