Led by owner Jody Belcher and a dedicated team of in-house painters including Kenny, Ryan, Dallas, Sandra, and Ron, Paramount Painting LLC has served Northwest Indiana since 1998. The company operates from their Crown Point location at 201 N Jackson Street, handling residential and commercial projects throughout Lake County, Porter County, and the surrounding Illinois suburbs.
Paramount specializes in interior and exterior painting, cabinet refinishing, wallpaper installation and removal, drywall repair, and popcorn ceiling removal. The fully licensed and insured team uses Sherwin-Williams and Benjamin Moore paints and backs all work with a one-year warranty. Fire and water damage restoration services round out their offerings.
Jody personally provides color consultations and detailed estimates, while his employee-driven crews handle projects without subcontractors. Customer Debbie Ohm noted that "Jody helped me pick out colors" and praised the personalized service. The company serves Cedar Lake, Dyer, Griffith, Highland, Merrillville, Munster, Schererville, Valparaiso, and surrounding communities within a 30-mile radius of Crown Point.
Updated: 04-06-2026
Punctuality is a consistent theme across reviews. Mark Trevino noted the team "arrived each day promptly at 7:15 and diligent in their work." Tom described how the crew "arrived on time, were very efficient, professional." Multiple customers confirm this pattern, with Karen Muta stating they were "on time, did excellent work at a fair price" and Susan Vanderkolk adding they were "very good about showing up when they said they would."
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Customers consistently praise the value. Anthony Pape received multiple quotes and found Paramount "best priced out of 4 estimates" for cabinet refinishing. David Wilson called the pricing "extremely reasonable" while Lynn Winks described it as "quality work at a fair price." Jeff Paris, Sellie Perkins, and jaimee seneczko all independently mentioned "fair price" in their reviews, suggesting pricing transparency is a company standard.
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Kenny and Dallas appear frequently in reviews for their workmanship. One customer described how "Kenny and Dallas painted my laundry room, kitchen, and living room" and noted "they were extremely clean and cleaned up afterwards." The review continued that they "repaired and fixed some drywall issues" and the customer was "very satisfied" with results. Both painters are mentioned handling detailed work including crown molding to match existing ceilings.
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Drywall repair is frequently bundled with painting. Matt Stucky, a contractor himself, hired Paramount for drywall finishing and found them "very reasonable" with crews that "show up on time." Nick Berchem's whole-house project included extensive repairs with results described as "better than when they started." The company handles everything from nail holes to water damage restoration, with Tricia Wilson praising the "quality job with perfect outcome."
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Yes, commercial projects are part of their portfolio. Livia Centofanti hired them for a commercial building and described the results as an "outstanding job" noting the crew was "so detailed and professional." The company handles both small retail spaces and larger office buildings, maintaining the same standards as residential work. Their fire and water damage restoration services also extend to commercial properties.
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Cleanliness receives consistent praise. Marisa Boitson noted the lead painter "was meticulous about keeping everything clean" throughout the project. Nick Berchem described how the crew left his home "better than when they started." Kassandra Henderson summarized the experience as "on time, very friendly, super clean." Reviews indicate crews use protective coverings and clean daily rather than waiting until project completion.
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Repeat business appears throughout reviews. Debbie Ohm stated she will "use them every time" after her positive experience. Mark Trevino noted it was his "second time working with Paramount and they did not disappoint." Diana LaFlech confirmed "we will use again" and Tricia Wilson echoed "will be using them again." Several customers also mention referring friends and family after their projects.
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One detailed negative review from January 2024 described issues with a kitchen fire restoration project, including paint color concerns and incomplete finishing work. This review currently has no public owner response on Google, which differs from the company's typical 98% response rate. On other platforms, owner Jody Belcher has demonstrated professional responses to scheduling concerns, offering to reschedule and apologizing for inconveniences.
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Updated: 04-07-2026