6 Best Painters Near Smithfield, NC Ranked by Chooz Score

The owner answers for his own work, and it shows from the first phone call. Scott Tomlinson and estimator Jake Tomlinson stay hands-on from the opening walkthrough and written quote all the way to the final touch-ups, and the company responds to nearly every review that comes in. Those replies aren't copy-paste thank-yous. They name the reviewer, reference the actual project, and read like a person wrote them, which is what the Chooz Score's review response quality component is built to reward. Across the reviews, a pattern emerges. People feel looped in the whole way through, and the follow-through doesn't stop at the last coat. "From the first phone call with Jake, to the initial estimate visit, to the repair/repaint process (which was amazingly efficient and quick), to the follow-up (on a Saturday of all things!) for a few things that we wanted touched-up, the whole experience was beyond professional and exceeded our expectations." - Jeff M., Google Review

Over 220 Google reviews, and the average still sits at 4.9 stars. The last time we ran our Chooz Score analysis, CertaPro Painters of Fayetteville had over 220 Google reviews with a 4.9-star rating, and fresh ones were still landing most weeks. The picture holds up beyond Google. The company is 100% recommended on Facebook and carries 4.7 stars on Yelp, so the reputation doesn't lean on a single platform. It has been in business since 2017, serving Fayetteville along with Sanford, Goldsboro, and Lumberton, and all of it adds up to a Chooz Score of 88.8%. "Got quotes from three companies, selected CertaPro of Fayetteville, and here's why. Painters arrived on time, respected my property, and provided a quality paint job. Crisp lines, no overspray, and attention to detail." - MCL, Google Review

Over 1,000 Google reviews and a 4.9-star rating don't happen by accident. NC Paint & PowerWash earned a Chooz Score of 88.2% and has built their reputation through consistent delivery over nearly three decades in business:

If you're looking for a long-term partner for your home's exterior maintenance, this company has earned serious customer loyalty. Multiple reviewers specifically mention returning year after year because the quality holds up:

When we ran our analysis, Mario's Painting NC had earned a Chooz Score of 87.5%. The company operates as a registered North Carolina LLC based in Clayton, is family-run by owner Mario alongside co-owner Luis, and serves the greater Raleigh area including Apex, Cary, Garner, and Smithfield. It states that it is fully insured and backs its repaints with a one-year workmanship guarantee.

Across its review profiles, the company held over 30 Google reviews with a 4.9-star rating and is 100% recommended on Facebook. That 4.9 average holds steady across reviews spread through every month of the past two years, without the gaps or dips a profile this size often shows.

At the time we analyzed New Life Painting LLC, the company held over 25 Google reviews with a 5.0-star rating. A perfect 5.0 average across more than 25 reviews is uncommon, though here it rests on a single platform rather than several.

The company earned a Chooz Score of 86%. It operates as a registered North Carolina business based in Clayton, is family-owned and led by owner Marcelino, and serves Clayton and the greater Raleigh area including Apex, Garner, Smithfield, and Knightdale. Its website states that it guarantees its workmanship.

When we ran our analysis, Grady Jones Paint had earned a Chooz Score of 84.2%. The veteran-owned company has painted homes across the Triangle since 1980, and its owner, Clee, handles quotes and color consultations himself. It serves Garner, Raleigh, Clayton, and the surrounding Wake and Johnston County communities.

The company held over 25 Google reviews with a 4.9-star rating. Google is the only platform where it carries published reviews, so the profile rests on a single source rather than several.