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Chooz Score Insights

Scored by
Cher B.
Ed Anthony D.
January 2026

Owner on the Job

Owner Amy Frederick personally handles estimates, conducts color consultations with digital renderings, and performs final walkthroughs on every project. This company earned a Chooz Score of 88%. The Chooz Score's owner engagement indicators are strong: Amy is mentioned by name in the majority of reviews and responds to virtually every piece of feedback with personalized messages.

  • Amy returns calls quickly and stopped by the house during projects to communicate with crews
  • Color consultation includes digital previews of paint choices on your actual home

"Amy was so easy to work with and the communication before and during the project was great." - Katie W., Google Review

Hundreds of Happy Customers

The last time we conducted our Chooz Score analysis, Cougar Painting had over 120 Google reviews with a 5.0-star rating. With 7 years in business, this woman-owned company has built a strong reputation across the Kansas City metro:

  • A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau
  • 100% recommended on Facebook with over 13 recommendations

"5 stars is not enough for how amazing Amy and the rest of the Cougar painting team was." - Victor B., Google Review

Customers Keep Coming Back

If you're looking for a painter you can call for years to come, this company has built serious loyalty. High marks on the Chooz Score's customer retention indicators: multiple reviewers mention returning for second, third, or even more projects.

  • Rachel Bee has hired them three times for indoor and outdoor work
  • Kelly Wilde returned in 2025 for additional repairs after their initial exterior project
  • Laura Evashenko has used them for multiple commercial jobs

"The question is not would I want to work with them again, it's when will I work with them again." - Ryan H., Google Review

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Additional Questions Answered

Why do customers say Cougar Painting LLC changed their minds about home improvement projects?

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.

Source: Google Reviews · Reviewed April 2026
How does Cougar Painting LLC handle the prep work that customers mention so frequently?

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.

Sources: Google Reviews, Facebook · Reviewed April 2026
Does Cougar Painting LLC provide help with color selection like reviews mention?

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.

Source: Google Reviews · Reviewed April 2026
What do customers say about Roy and the Cougar Painting LLC crew?

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."

Source: Google Reviews · Reviewed April 2026
How does Cougar Painting LLC handle wood rot repair alongside painting projects?

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."

Source: Google Reviews · Reviewed April 2026
Does Cougar Painting LLC clean up properly at the end of each day?

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."

Sources: Google Reviews, Facebook · Reviewed April 2026
How do commercial clients describe working with Cougar Painting LLC?

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."

Source: Google Reviews · Reviewed April 2026
What makes customers want to hire Cougar Painting LLC again for future projects?

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."

Sources: Google Reviews, Facebook · Reviewed April 2026
How Cougar Painting LLC Was Evaluated

Every painting company listed on Chooz Painters is evaluated using our multi-step quality framework. We combine structured data analysis with human review to understand how Cougar Painting LLC performs across the key signals that matter most to property owners.

How the Chooz Score Works

The Chooz Score is a 100-point rating based on four core pillars:

  • Platform reviews & ratings from sources such as Google, Facebook, Yelp, Angi, BBB, and others
  • Review quality & engagement, including depth of customer feedback, photos, and how the company responds to reviews
  • Website and digital presence, which helps indicate professionalism, transparency, and communication quality
  • Business authority & operations, including years in business, licensing, insurance, and other operational standards

Each contractor is evaluated using the same framework nationwide, and the score reflects Cougar Painting LLC’s performance within its local market.

A Chooz Score represents real-world performance, verified signals, and human-reviewed context.

Chooz Score Award Levels

80–86.9: Chooz Certified87–93.9: Top Painter Award94–100: Best Painter Award

Scores are determined through more than 40 evaluation factors across our four pillars.

If you want a deeper explanation of how our scoring system works, you can view the full breakdown on our Chooz Scoring page.