Owner Rene Pollet and his wife Dana built Pro 1 Painters into a family operation serving Mobile and Baldwin Counties across South Alabama. Two of their four sons have joined the business, with Spencer serving as Director of Operations and Harrison leading the concrete coatings division. Sales manager Seab Campbell handles estimates and consultations while office manager Marissa Beasley coordinates scheduling.
The company handles residential and commercial painting with particular expertise in cabinet refinishing, exterior transformations, and historic building restoration. Their portfolio includes projects ranging from kitchen cabinet refreshes to large-scale commercial work for restaurants, churches, schools, and the Port of Mobile. Crews like Jose's exterior team and cabinet specialists Heather and Monica receive weekly training to maintain consistent quality.
The fully licensed and insured team employs only W2 painters with no subcontractors. Pro 1 Painters offers a three-year workmanship warranty on all projects and provides financing options up to 18 months. They serve Mobile County, Baldwin County, the Florida Panhandle, and the Mississippi Gulf Coast.
Updated: 04-06-2026
Multiple reviewers highlight the company's reliability in an industry where trust is hard to find. Mandy H. explains that "in a time of not being able to trust many contractors, Pro 1 Painters is one of the few contractors that are trustworthy." She adds that "they do what they say they are going to do" and "do not cut corners." This pattern of following through on commitments appears consistently across customer feedback.
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Heather and Monica specialize in cabinet refinishing projects and have developed a following among customers. Hannah R. raves that they "did a PERFECT job on my cabinets" and notes their "attention to detail, keeping my floors and over all kitchen clean (no splatters or drips!!)" She also mentions the pair are "so sweet and HILARIOUS to conversate with," adding personality to the professional work.
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The company has demonstrated flexibility with urgent timelines. John describes how "the team worked with us on a tight move-in schedule, assigning extra workers to complete our entire house painting in three days." He praised the entire team "from Seab to Jaime and Noel" as professional from start to finish, showing the company can scale up resources when needed.
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Several customers have hired the company multiple times. Wes J. states "we have engaged Pro 1 Painters to do three jobs for us" including office restoration work and exterior house painting. Jennifer W. mentions "this is the second time I've worked with Seab and Pro 1" and adds "they have come behind and bailed me out off a bad paint job from a previous painter."
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Customers who obtained multiple quotes found the company competitive. Daryl S. reports they "gave us a great price compared to 3 other quotes" for a whole house repaint. William Bush describes the company as "well run, professional and competitively priced." Ben M. summarizes the value proposition as "neat, concise, and reasonable."
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Jose's exterior crew receives consistent praise for their work ethic. Sheri Fisher notes that "Jose and his crew were hard working and very efficient." Another customer adds that "Jose and his team were prompt and respectful of my property" and "made sure everything was exactly how we wanted." The Dobie, Oliver, and Louis crew also earns recognition for being "professional, easy to work with" and paying "attention to all the details."
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Rene maintains hands-on involvement in estimates and customer relationships. One longtime customer describes "Mr. Rene and Family is Awesome very professional" and explains "they make you feel like family from the moment you meet them." Jennifer S. notes that "Rene and his team are easy to work with and do excellent work" across multiple office projects. Customers appreciate his personal attention during color selection and project planning.
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The company emphasizes quality guarantees and follow-through. Chrissy explains that "Pro1 stands behind their work with a quality guarantee that if you're not completely satisfied, they'll make it right." Daryl S. mentions they "came back to clean up a few areas that had some splatter" without issue. The 3-year workmanship warranty provides additional assurance for customers.
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Updated: 04-07-2026