Painting contractors serving New Paltz, NY and the surrounding Hudson Valley region have built strong track records across a range of home types - from newer builds to historic properties with unique architectural demands. The companies below represent the highest-rated options in the area according to Chooz Score analysis, ranked by overall performance across platforms including Google, Angi, Facebook, and Yelp.
The last time we conducted our Chooz Score analysis, Ryan's Painting had over 110 Google reviews with a 4.9-star rating, 5.0 stars on Angi with over 30 reviews, 5.0 stars on Yelp, and is 100% recommended on Facebook. The company earned a Chooz Score of 88.6% and is BBB accredited since 2025. Based in New Windsor with over 5 years in business, Ryan's Painting has made a name for itself with crews that consistently go beyond basic painting - reviewers describe the team completing drywall repairs, tiling splash guards, floor installation, crown molding, and structural wall work alongside painting projects. If you're a homeowner looking for a dependable crew that can handle a full interior renovation in one visit, Ryan's Painting is a strong choice.
Customers frequently note that the team is easy to reach from the estimate stage right through project completion, and that large jobs get done without delays. Several reviewers describe giving the crew unsupervised access to their homes while traveling or at work, with everything clean and ready by end of day.
- Tim Greco described a complete sanctuary repaint at his church: Ryan consulted in advance on the color palette for a previously dark interior that had never had its ceiling painted, and delivered a finished result the congregation was thrilled with.
- James Duryea started with a kitchen painting job but also received a new plank floor and crown molding installation - all completed on budget and without unexpected change orders.
- Erin Sowden was out of state managing a home for sale and described Ryan's team as easy to communicate with, on time, and professional throughout a remote project.
"Ryan and his team were top shelf. They showed up on time each day and worked without stopping. Finding that they would finish in the time that they said they would gave me peace of mind." - Joan Nissen, Google Review
With over 90 years of family history in the painting trade, George Apap Inc. brings the kind of institutional depth you rarely find in a painting company. They earned a Chooz Score of 85.1%, and the last time we conducted our Chooz Score analysis, they had over 450 Google reviews with a 4.8-star rating, 4.6 stars on Angi with over 140 reviews, 90% recommended on Facebook, and over 25 Yelp reviews. Incorporated in New York in 1980 and recognized as a Nextdoor Neighborhood Favorite, Apap has expanded into a full-service home improvement operation handling carpentry, deck restoration, softwashing, drywall repair, and skylight installation in addition to interior and exterior painting. If you're a homeowner who needs multiple home improvement projects coordinated under one company, George Apap Inc. is a strong fit.
Each project at Apap comes with an assigned Project Manager for direct communication, which reviewers credit with making large or complex jobs run smoothly. The company has served as a trusted referral partner for an 800-plus agent real estate brokerage, and the review base spans projects on homes dating back to the 1700s, commercial storefronts, and apartment interiors.
- Tom Melcher praised the carpentry crew for precisely replacing rotted wood and unusual historic moldings that other contractors had suggested swapping for standard modern windows.
- Lynne Kopac described her north-facing siding going from heavily mold-covered to looking clean and new after Apap's softwashing service.
- Darwin Erazo called out the crew by name for a skylight replacement handled professionally and with practical on-site advice throughout.
"In terms of the expertise and professionalism of this company, you won't find better. I've had a lot of interior painting done in our homes over the years and this was by far the best, and not just the final result but the entire experience from start to finish." - Kaitlin Hopkins, Google Review
Repeat customers and referrals are the driving force for Kyle Stark Painting, a Kingston-based operation with over 25 years in business serving the Hudson Valley. The company earned a Chooz Score of 85.0%. At the time of our analysis, they had over 85 Google reviews with a perfect 5.0-star rating across every review on the platform, along with 96% recommended on Facebook with over 20 reviews. Kyle personally handles estimates and stays in direct contact throughout each job, and several reviewers describe coming to him on a friend's recommendation after a previous contractor fell short. If you want a painter who is reachable and who personally oversees the quality of the work at every stage, Kyle Stark Painting is a dependable choice.
The range of projects in the reviews covers residential interiors, weathered exterior restorations with significant prep needs, kitchen cabinet refinishing, and commercial work including a full barbershop repaint. Kyle's flexibility on scheduling comes up repeatedly among customers who had urgent or last-minute needs.
- Angela Flanagan described Kyle fitting in a last-minute job under a tight deadline, going above and beyond to finish on time - and even letting her dog out while the work was underway.
- Jacob Kolbinski hired Kyle for his barbershop and described results that exceeded anything he had imagined, with a professional and efficient team throughout.
- Beverly Moore brought Kyle's team into her kitchen and described both the quality of the finished work and the overall experience as outstanding.
"From our first meeting last fall to the finishing day, Kyle was exceptional to work with. Great communication along with outstanding workmanship. The exterior of the house exceeded our expectations!" - Claudia Bitonte, Google Review
Built on word-of-mouth referrals across the Mid-Hudson Valley, Certified Painting LLC is owned and operated by Brian Shannon, who handles estimates personally and stays directly reachable throughout every project. The company earned a Chooz Score of 82.6%. The last time we conducted our Chooz Score analysis, they had over 100 Google reviews with a perfect 5.0-star rating and is 100% recommended on Facebook. Registered as an LLC in Dutchess County for over 4 years, Brian's crew has taken on everything from a 12-acre estate with a main house built in the 1700s to NYC apartments and 1930s city homes. If you have an older or historically significant property that needs careful, detail-oriented work, Certified Painting LLC is an excellent option.
A pattern that stands out in reviews from out-of-town and remote-owner customers is Brian's habit of sending progress photos without being asked - a level of transparency that several homeowners credit for making the project stress-free even when they could not be on site.
- Terry Wolfson described living out of state and receiving periodic photos from Brian throughout the job, with no need to follow up for updates.
- CJ Lacasse, a property manager overseeing a 12-acre estate in Millbrook with a main house built in the 1700s, chose Certified Painting after reviewing multiple estimates and described Brian as the clear standout.
- Skip Weisman hired Brian to paint a 1930s Poughkeepsie home across five rooms, a foyer, hallway, and two bathrooms - each requiring different color matches and trim coordination for original moldings.
- Tim Fischer's team completed a full home and cabinet repaint two days ahead of schedule while maintaining quality throughout.
"We live out of state and Brian sent photos periodically to keep us updated on the project. Who does that? Brian does. We highly recommend Certified Painting, LLC." - Terry Wolfson, Google Review
~Review Snippet Sources: Google, Facebook, Yelp, Angi
