Our Chooz Score evaluates 44 factors across reviews, digital presence, and business credentials. Here's what stands out for Graystone Painting and Refinishing
Josh Barr founded Graystone Painting & Refinishing in 2018, growing the company from his Eudora roots into a family-owned operation serving Northeast Kansas. The team includes painter Matt for interior projects, crew lead Grant for exterior work, and craftsmen Dana and Oscar handling detail-oriented finishes. Color consultant Kelli guides customers through paint selection, earning praise one reviewer called "AMAZING."
The company handles interior and exterior residential painting, cabinet refinishing, deck staining, drywall repair and texturing, and handyman services supported by 40 years of carpentry experience. Projects use Sherwin-Williams and Benjamin Moore products exclusively. Each job follows a consistent process with detailed written proposals, daily crew communication, and a final walkthrough before accepting payment.
The fully licensed and insured team serves Topeka, Lawrence, Eudora, and surrounding communities within a 35-mile radius. Graystone backs work with their guarantee and offers 0% interest financing for up to 21 months with approved credit. Josh participates in the Topeka community through the 2030 Club and Paint It Forward program.
Over 40 reviews reference communication as a standout quality. Customers describe daily progress updates and immediate responses to questions. One noted the team "communicated daily about the work schedule and cleaned up the job site each evening." Josh provides detailed proposals before work begins so customers understand exactly what they are paying for. The crew addresses concerns on the spot rather than waiting until project completion.
-Review Snippet Sources: Google Reviews
Kelli transforms the estimate process into a design consultation. Customers describe her taking time to understand their vision before recommending colors. Ashla Stowe noted Kelli "was professional and really wanted to get to know what my vision was for the project" and that "her knowledge of colors helped me select the right paint color that would go with my décor." This guidance prevents costly color mistakes.
-Review Snippet Sources: Google Reviews
Cheri's Yelp review describes extensive wall repair and texturing. She noted the estimate was a "straight forward no bullshit assessment on what could be done and what could not be done." The crew repaired walls, installed new sheetrock, and provided texturing that she described as "absolutely perfect and extremely please beyond my imagination." This demonstrates capability beyond basic painting.
-Review Snippet Sources: Yelp
Protection and cleanup appear consistently across reviews. Crews cover furniture, floors, and adjacent surfaces before starting work. One customer found their home "cleaner than when they started" after completion. Matt is described as "well-organized" in his approach to interior projects. The Angi reviews confirm painters "cleaned up after themselves at the end of each day" during exterior work.
-Review Snippet Sources: Google Reviews, Angi
Two negative reviews exist from the past two years. Josh disputed Michael Yohan's claims with a detailed timeline showing scheduling difficulties. When Rek complained about not receiving a quote, Josh apologized publicly and stated he would "review our process" to prevent similar situations. Both responses offered direct contact rather than defensive arguments. Alice Blecha's review shows Josh returned months later for touch-ups at no charge.
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Repeat customers appear throughout the reviews. Lance Stadler completed two separate projects with the company. Ashla Stowe hired them first for exterior work with Josh and Grant, then returned for interior painting with Kelli and Matt, noting "the process for both projects from beginning to end was smooth and efficient." Craig Colboch mentioned planning to hire them again for spring exterior work after his interior project.
-Review Snippet Sources: Google Reviews
Several reviews address pricing relative to alternatives. One customer acknowledged "I could've paid a handy man or random person on Facebook a little bit less but knew I wouldn't be happy with the quality." Another described the work as "reasonable price, experienced painters, and professionalism." The Yelp review praised the transparent estimate process. Customers consistently describe value rather than lowest price.
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Josh or a crew leader conducts walkthroughs before accepting final payment. The company states they "will not leave your home or accept final payment until we have done a final walk-through." One Angi reviewer noted that "within 2 hours of being done, one of the owners stopped by to do a walk-around" and returned days later to confirm satisfaction. This accountability extends beyond project completion.
-Review Snippet Sources: Google Reviews, Angi