Our Chooz Score evaluates 44 factors across reviews, digital presence, and business credentials. Here's what stands out for Cougar Painting LLC
Too many homeowners have stories about painting contractors who provide vague estimates, disappear for days mid-project, or leave properties in disarray. Owner Amy Frederick founded Cougar Painting LLC in 2018 with a focus on transparent communication and reliable scheduling, building systems that address these common frustrations before they happen.
The woman-owned company handles residential and commercial painting throughout the Kansas City metro area, with particular expertise in exterior repaints, wood rot repair, deck staining, and interior transformations. Crew leader Roy has been with the company for over six years, leading a consistent team that includes painters Javier, Salvador, and Frederico. Amy personally conducts estimates, provides color consultations with digital renderings, and performs final walkthroughs on every project.
The fully insured team uses Sherwin-Williams and Benjamin Moore products exclusively. Cougar Painting offers warranty coverage on completed work and serves Overland Park, Olathe, Lenexa, Leawood, Shawnee, Kansas City, and surrounding communities within Johnson County.
Multiple customers came to Cougar Painting after negative experiences with other contractors. Jennifer Jackson explains she "had had bad experiences with almost every home improvement project" before finding Amy's team. gjackson777 states "I hate having work done on my house, because I have never had a good experience… Until now." Dora G adds she was "nervous because of professional painting problems in the past" but Amy listened to her concerns and delivered beyond expectations.
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Prep work emerges as a dominant theme across reviews. Katie Williams notes crews covered "all the carpet over every surface" and taped off entire rooms for protection. Tony Hatmaker describes the process from "power washing to seating popped nails, trim replacement, caulking." Taunya Firment on Facebook praises how "they were so meticulous taking care of property and cleanliness" during her farmhouse transformation.
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Amy's color consultation expertise appears throughout customer feedback. Victor Benvenuto II found her "helpful in explaining the process and choosing colors" while Bridget Lowe appreciated that Amy was "patient with me and helped guide my decisions" when she struggled between options. Todd and Suzanne Colstrom highlight that "the renderings that Amy did with our paint choices helped us narrow down" their selections using digital previews of their home.
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Roy leads most residential projects and appears by name in numerous reviews. Dora G praises how "Roy and his crew that worked on the house were always working and checking the house." Aleeza Souvannakhot confirms "Roy and his team did a fantastic job painting" with such thoroughness that "during the walkthrough, we didn't find anything that needed touchups." Foy Egbert notes the "crew has been with her for 6 years."
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Wood rot repair expertise shows prominently in reviews. Beverly Carter describes a home with "very bad wood rot" where afterward "you would not know it today looking at it." Sarah Herster appreciated prep work that "included wood rot repair, replacing a window sill and the installation of additional trim." Victor Benvenuto II notes the team was "diligent with any repairs of wood rot and caulking every seam and nail hole."
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Daily cleanup receives consistent praise across platforms. Katie Williams shares that "every night before they left, they swept and vacuumed up any dust & debris" during her week-long interior project. gjackson777 confirms crews were "always on time, always respectful, always cleaned up after every day." Taunya Firment adds on Facebook that crew members were "so meticulous taking care of property and cleanliness."
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Commercial clients highlight flexibility and professionalism. Laura Evashenko, who has used them for "multiple commercial jobs," notes the team is "always willing to work with us during our business hours as we continue to take care of customers." Vernon Podlasek shares that his business Cuorebella "was able to open on schedule and with a beautiful space" because the team was "very respectful of the property and fixtures."
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Repeat business and referral intentions appear frequently. Rachel Bee shares on Facebook they are "some of the best in the business" after hiring them three times. Kelly Wilde returned in 2025 for additional work, noting "once again they showed up as expected and did a great job." Ryan Hahs captures the sentiment by saying "the question is not would I want to work with them again, it's when will I work with them again."
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