Founded in 1996, Express Painting & Pressure Cleaning has served Crown Point, Indiana and the surrounding Lake and Porter County communities for nearly three decades. Owner Joey Soto leads a family-operated team that handles interior and exterior residential painting, pressure washing, deck staining, cabinet refinishing, and garage floor coatings.
The company operates as a fully insured painting contractor with a 100% warranty on labor, products, and materials. Joey personally visits every project site to provide estimates and often works alongside his crew. Customer Rosemarie Cruz notes that Joey's daughter also works on the team, describing how "Joseph and his team, his daughter, exhibited exceptional professionalism and skill."
Express Painting serves homeowners within a 50-mile radius of Crown Point, including Merrillville, St. John, Cedar Lake, Valparaiso, Chesterton, Schererville, and Hobart. The company provides free estimates and accepts all major credit cards, cash, and checks. Spring-season discounts are available for painting and pressure washing projects.
Updated: 04-06-2026
Speed is one of the most common themes in reviews. Jacqueline Hall Jacobs hired them to prep her Crown Point home for sale, noting "their work was exceptional, and our house sold in one day." Rick Otano adds that the crew "painted my house and they did it in one day and it was beautiful." Elaine Bogner describes a whole-home interior project completed in the committed four-day timeline.
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Joey provides hands-on color consultation at no additional charge. Lucy Marquez explains, "Joey helped me pick a color that looks fantastic on my deck" and "made sure everything complimented my shingles great." Javier Ledesma had a similar experience, stating he was "so glad I didn't use my own judgement" after Joey's recommendation. This guidance helps customers avoid costly color mistakes.
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Customers consistently mention competitive pricing. Cecilia Watson got "3 estimates and Joe was the least of the three" for her smoke-damaged rooms. Javier Mendoza calls them "simply the best painting company on the market with very affordable prices." Tracy G and Irene Puentes both highlight "reasonable pricing" and great value for the quality received.
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Joey's personal involvement sets this company apart. Anonymous J notes "he was on the job site everyday, meticulous, and all the lines are straight." Elaine Bogner describes Joey as "all business" while remaining "personal on my frequent visits." Peter Hamburger, a repeat customer, confirms Joey is "always been very competitive on price" and delivers "very precise work."
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The company has experience with challenging restoration projects. Cecilia Watson hired them after her husband smoked indoors for years, leaving significant damage. She reports, "Joe painted my living room, hallway and kitchen. The rooms were smoke damaged" and now "the rooms are now clean and look great." Joey ensured "the rooms were put back in order" after completion.
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Multiple customers return for additional work. Peter Hamburger states Express Painting "has become my go-to in the area" after working with Joey "a number of times." Tiffany Ross hired them after her home project, noting "having him paint our rental as well." Diane Nabil Diane plans to hire Joey again "to paint my rentals" based on her initial experience.
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Thorough preparation and cleanup receive consistent praise. Anonymous J notes the crew "pressure washed the whole house before painting" and delivered results with "no splatter." Elaine Bogner describes "his prep and clean up was neat." Rosemarie Cruz emphasizes that "the cleanup was thorough, leaving my home even cleaner than before they started."
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The company regularly takes on comprehensive projects. Jacqueline Hall Jacobs had them paint "walls, ceilings, woodwork, and kitchen cabinets, and finished our garage floor" for her new home. Sarhia Guzman had "both done by this company" for interior and exterior work, stating "this is def what we needed to pull the whole house together." Louis Rivera credits them with making his "home look beautiful."
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Updated: 04-07-2026