When we ran our analysis, GW Painting had earned a Chooz Score of 91.5%. It is a locally owned Charlotte company that has operated for roughly two years and is registered in North Carolina as Business Entity No. 2898625. The company is owner-operated by co-founder Elias Genao, and it serves Charlotte and the surrounding communities.
Across its review profiles, the company held over 100 Google reviews with a 5.0-star rating, along with 100% recommended on Facebook. The entire rating history sits on Google, where a five-star average across more than a hundred reviews is uncommon, and the only other profile is a small Facebook page.
The reviews we analyzed center on the owner. Elias is named in most of the reviews we read, often as the person who ran the estimate and worked on site, which points to an owner-led operation rather than a purely crew-dispatched one. Interior and custom painting are the most common projects, with drywall repair, exterior work, cabinets, decks, and wood-rot repair also appearing. Repeat and returning customers stand out, and we found at least twenty reviewers describing more than one project with the company, including several on their third job. Each review we analyzed carries a reply from the company. None of the reviews we analyzed included a complaint or a rating below five stars.
"This is our third time using GW. Elias and his crew refinished our back deck and did a beautiful job with the stain and did a great job cleaning up afterwards. Will definitely use them again." - Michael V., Google Review
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Get StartedFREE SERVICEAt the time of our analysis, Ukie Painting held over 500 Google reviews with a 4.9-star rating, along with 4.9 stars on both Angi and HomeAdvisor, 5.0 stars on Yelp, and 100% recommended on Facebook. A 4.9 average sustained across more than 500 reviews is uncommon, since ratings usually slip as review volume climbs.
The company earned a Chooz Score of 91.4%. It has painted in the greater Charlotte area for over five years and is accredited with the Better Business Bureau. It is also registered in North Carolina as NC Business Entity No. 2108869, and works out of Mint Hill under co-owner Vitalii across Charlotte, Matthews, Harrisburg, and the surrounding communities.
Ukie assigns named crews and project managers who recur across the reviews, with painters like Christian, Juan, and Martin and a dedicated cabinet team singled out by name job after job. Reviewers frequently describe a project manager checking in during the work and walking a punch list at the end, a level of coordination that stands out at this volume. The owner replies to nearly every review individually, and we found repeat customers throughout, many describing second or third projects. The main recurring criticism concerns finish durability on a small share of jobs, which we cover below.
"From the project manager, Andrii, to the painter, Cristian, who did the job, everyone was extremely professional. The job was done on time with outstanding communication and quality workmanship." - Jeff L., Google Review
For larger projects, reviewers who spelled out the full scope in writing had the fewest surprises, so confirm what is and isn't included, especially trim and prep, before work starts. Ukie assigns a project manager to each job, and the best-run projects are ones where the customer walks the final punch list with that manager. A small number of reviewers, mostly on exterior work, report the finish peeling or needing rework, and a few were slow to resolve. Ask them directly: "If the paint starts peeling later, how do you handle the warranty and follow-up?"
"Our gutters have peeled multiple times and have had to be repainted multiple times. They are peeling again in areas." - Amanda J., Google Review
100% Recommended (8 Reviews)
What sets Glenny's apart is the number of customers who return for multiple projects. The Chooz Score's customer retention indicators show a clear pattern: reviewers mention using them for second, third, and even fourth projects across different homes:
"We've used Glenny's Painting for two homes now and have had great service each time. In the last home, they painted most of our home walls and also our coffered ceilings. Price was fair, quality was great, communication was excellent and it was all done within a couple of days." - Derek S., Google Review
The last time we conducted our Chooz Score analysis, Glenny's had over 135 Google reviews with a 4.9-star rating. This company earned a Chooz Score of 77.4%. Ratings hold strong across platforms:
"Carlos runs a phenomenal business. His attention to detail, professional and work product are impeccable. He and his team work very efficiently, offer very fair pricing and are very kind." - Andrew P., Yelp Review
Projects consistently finish ahead of schedule without sacrificing quality. Reviewers regularly mention being surprised at how quickly the crew completed substantial projects while maintaining meticulous standards:
"They completed the painting of over 2,200 sq. feet in just 2 days. We chose 6 different colors and 2 finishes. The team kept us updated on timing and progress. Every detail was exceptionally completed, cleanup was amazing." - Michele H., Google Review
One review mentions a pricing disagreement that occurred when the initial estimate was based on online photos rather than an in-person visit. While the owner explains this was a preliminary quote pending site inspection, it's worth clarifying the process upfront. Ask them directly: "Will the quote I receive after your site visit be the final price, or could it change?"
"The first price we gave you, it was based in looking pictures online. I told your realtor I need to see the house for the final price." - Owner response to Robert S., Google Review
100% Recommended (5 Reviews)
When we ran our analysis, CertaPro Painters of Clayton-Greenville, NC had earned a Chooz Score of 86.7%. The location is accredited by the Better Business Bureau and is EPA Lead Certified for the surfaces that require it. In North Carolina a state general contractor license is required only for projects of $40,000 or more, and the company states that it is licensed and insured and backs its work with a written warranty. It operates as a CertaPro franchise serving Clayton, Greenville, Kinston, and the surrounding communities.
Across its review profiles, the company held over 100 Google reviews with a 4.8-star rating, along with 100% recommended on Facebook, with the volume concentrated on Google. A 4.8-star average across more than 100 reviews rests on a larger sample than most painting companies accumulate, where ratings often draw on far fewer reviews.
The reviews we analyzed describe a consistent, team-based process. We found at least ten of them naming project manager Renzo, who is described walking properties, bringing paint strips, and testing colors on the wall before work begins. This sample-driven estimate, run by a named project manager rather than an anonymous sales visit, is a step reviewers single out repeatedly. Named crew members recur as well, with reviewers identifying leads such as Velmer, Jasmine, and Bairon on their projects, and at least fourteen reviewers described repeat work, referrals, or an intention to hire the company again. Interior repaints, cabinet and trim work, and exterior projects with prep such as power washing and caulking come up most, alongside commercial jobs scheduled around business hours. Owner replies appear on every review in the sample we analyzed, and the two reviewers who left four-star ratings both received a direct response addressing the specific issue they raised.
"He helped us with paint samples, both strips and using an online visualizer. He brought four of our favorites and painted small parts of a wall to help us decide. Ultimately, we didn't choose any of the four, but the freedom to make our choices with expert guidance was invaluable." - Thomas P., Google Review
At the time we analyzed CertaPro Painters of Salisbury/Concord/Gastonia, NC, the company held over 250 Google reviews with a 4.9-star rating, along with 98% recommended on Facebook across over 25 reviews and 4.1 stars on Yelp across 10 reviews. The Yelp rating runs lower than the others, a more common spread than a company showing the same rating on every platform.
The company earned a Chooz Score of 87.9%. It is a locally owned CertaPro franchise that has operated in the Kannapolis area for 13 years and holds Better Business Bureau accreditation. Its team is EPA Lead Certified, and in North Carolina a state general contractor license is required only for projects of $40,000 or more, with the company stating that it is licensed and insured and that its work carries a written warranty. It serves homes and businesses across Cabarrus, Rowan, and Gaston counties from a base in Kannapolis.
The reviews we analyzed describe a managed process, with a sales associate handling the estimate and a named project manager overseeing the crew and the final walkthrough. Reviewers repeatedly credit a project manager or supervisor for inspecting the work and sending the crew back to correct flagged spots, in several cases without being asked. We found owner replies on more than one hundred of the reviews we analyzed, and at least sixteen reviewers described prior or repeat projects. Recurring work includes interior repaints, cabinet refinishing, popcorn ceiling removal, and exterior projects with prep such as power washing, and individual crew members are frequently named.
"They came back multiple times to redo the sign. This was without me asking them to come back. They had a supervisor inspect it and he wasn't happy with the results. So he had the crew come out and redo it a couple times." - Norma R., Google Review
A handful of reviews describe projects that ran past the estimated timeline or had crew members reassigned to other jobs partway through, and the company generally acknowledged these in its replies. Because timing and crew continuity came up more than once, it is worth confirming the schedule and who will be on site before you book. Ask them directly: "Can you give me a firm completion date and tell me whether the same crew will stay on my job from start to finish?"
"Was told it would take 3 maybe 4 days. Well it took 9! Nine days with no garage to use and could not use the kitchen at all. Had to eat out everyday. Only had a full crew one day. The first day. Then seems they sent members of the team to other jobs." - Mark M., Google Review
Every painter listed on this page has been evaluated using the Chooz multi-step quality process. We combine data analysis with human review to identify companies that consistently deliver strong results for property owners in Belmont, NC.
The Chooz Score is a 100-point rating built on platform reviews, review quality and engagement, website and digital presence, and business authority and operations. We use the same scoring framework nationwide while evaluating each contractor's performance specifically within Belmont, NC.
