Best painters in New Haven for homeowners
Five New Haven painters worth a look if you're painting the inside or outside of your own home, ranked by our earned composite score (see the methodology). Scores last updated 2026-10-02.
Specialist and commercial-leaning painters are ranked on their own pages, and the full citywide list is at the overall painter ranking. This list is ordered by composite score, which weighs rating, review volume, recency and sentiment. Several picks have small review samples, so treat those scores as early signals.
Every business on this list has review evidence for residential homeowners. The full field is ranked in the overall ranking.
Picks are ranked by score and relevance to painter, so a lower overall score can rank higher here.
At a glance
| # | Business | Score | Rating | From | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kennedy Painting Pros | 79 | 5 (44) | — | Homeowners wanting punctual crews |
| 2 | Go Painting Connecticut | 79 | 4.8 (73) | — | Color advice and deck work |
| 3 | Connecticut Best Painting Company LLC | 70 | 4.7 (18) | — | Owner-led, fairly priced jobs |
| 4 | PRALI PAINTING LLC | 68 | 5 (18) | — | Older and coastal homes |
| 5 | The 5th collier painting | 58 | 5 (4) | — | Interior rooms and wallpaper |
1. Kennedy Painting Pros
5 (44 reviews)score 79/100
A perfect 5.0 average across 44 Google reviews, with 98% of them five-star, makes this the strongest rating record here. Homeowners point to punctuality, a professional crew and clean finish detail on interior, exterior and deck jobs. Confidence is flagged low in our score, so read recent reviews yourself.
- 98% five-star across 44 reviews
- Punctual, reliable crew
- Handles interiors, exteriors and decks
- Friendly, approachable team
Watch out: Also takes commercial work, and the composite confidence is low.
Services: interior painting, commercial painting, exterior painting, epoxy floor coating
2. Go Painting Connecticut
4.8 (73 reviews)score 79/100
With 73 reviews at 4.8 and the most recent activity of any pick, this is the best-documented option for a home interior or deck. Reviewers like the color consultation, fair rates and masonry finishes. Sentiment is mixed, though, so go in with eyes open.
- Color consultation and design advice
- Deck, masonry and power washing experience
- Quick replies to inquiries
- Named crew (Chris, Danilo) praised for detail
Watch out: Some recent reviews report drips, wallpaper out of plumb and refusal to fix issues or address damage after payment. Get punch-list terms in writing.
Services: wallpaper installation, interior painting, commercial painting, pressure washing
3. Connecticut Best Painting Company LLC
4.7 (18 reviews)score 70/100
Homeowners describe Mr. Gerson as personally involved in estimates and advice, with a courteous crew that preps well and cleans up. Pricing is called fair and there are repeat customers. The sample is 18 reviews at 4.7, and recent review activity is thin.
- Owner involved in estimates and projects
- Thorough prep and cleanup
- Fair pricing
- Punctual and respectful crew
Watch out: Small review count and older reviews, so confidence is low.
Services: interior painting, commercial painting, pressure washing, exterior painting
4. PRALI PAINTING LLC
5 (18 reviews)score 68/100
All 18 reviews are five-star, with praise for work finished ahead of schedule and detailed, transparent quotes. Jobs include house interiors, cabinets and salt-spray exteriors, plus historic homes. Review activity is not recent, and the sample is small.
- Finishes ahead of schedule
- Detailed, transparent quotes
- Handles cabinets, interiors and exteriors
- Experience with historic and salt-spray homes
Watch out: No recent reviews in our data, so confirm current availability and pricing.
Services: interior painting, commercial painting, exterior painting, epoxy floor coating
5. The 5th collier painting
5 (4 reviews)score 58/100
Four five-star reviews describe solid interior painting across multiple rooms, wallpaper installation and repeat hiring. It is an owner-operated option for smaller interior projects. With only four reviews, this is a low-confidence pick.
- Interior painting across multiple rooms
- Wallpaper installation offered
Watch out: Only four reviews, so the evidence is thin. Ask for references.
Services: interior painting, commercial painting, exterior painting, cabinet refinishing
How was this ranking calculated?
| Signal | Weight |
|---|---|
| Review sentiment | 28% |
| Google rating | 26% |
| Review volume | 20% |
| Profile completeness | 15% |
| Review recency | 11% |
Ranking data checked 2026-10-02 · Full methodology ›