Our Chooz Score evaluates 44 factors across reviews, digital presence, and business credentials. Here's what stands out for Spell Painting
Josh Spell founded Spell Painting LLC in 2022, bringing over 18 years of hands-on experience learned working alongside his father in the painting trade. Based in Youngsville, Josh handles all estimates and color consultations while crew members Kate, Thomas, Dill, Jake, and Maci execute projects throughout the Acadiana region. Customers often describe how the team "became more than contractors doing a job, they became friends."
The company specializes in residential and commercial painting, with particular expertise in cabinet refinishing, deck and fence staining, and whole-house transformations. Projects range from single-room refreshes to historic buildings over 100 years old and church exteriors requiring commercial-grade coordination. The team has built a strong reputation for completing exterior work despite Louisiana's daily rain storms and extreme summer heat.
The fully licensed and insured team is PCA-accredited and holds Google Guaranteed designation for added customer protection. Spell Painting serves Lafayette, Broussard, Carencro, New Iberia, Abbeville, and surrounding communities within Lafayette Parish, Iberia Parish, Vermilion Parish, and St. Martin Parish.
Updated: 04-06-2026
Repeat business runs strong through the reviews, with customers returning again and again. Rickie Comeaux shared this was his "4th or 5th time I've used Josh and always will," praising attention to detail across six interior rooms. Jerry and Cheryl Trumps thanked Josh for "another great job" that exceeded expectations. Kyle Monk was so impressed with exterior work that he immediately booked them for full interior painting, calling the complete transformation something that "knocked it out the park."
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Weather adaptability emerges as a defining strength across numerous reviews. Dennis Warnke praised Josh and the team for doing "an outstanding job painting the exterior of our home while having to work around almost daily rain storms and extremely hot weather." Karl Fortier appreciated their patience "while we fought the rain." Terry Viator noted they "kept to a good time frame" despite conditions, and Sandra Gidman thanked them for navigating unpredictable weather while completing her shutters and garage doors.
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Cleanup emerges as one of the most praised aspects across dozens of reviews. Garry Brodhead noted the crew "never left an area without cleaning it" throughout his living room and kitchen project. Rickie Comeaux appreciated how they "cleaned up so well each day" during his sixth room repaint. Mark Judice confirmed they "left the house clean" after completing his interior work. Robin Cornay observed the team would "clean up after themselves every day" during her four-room project.
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The same crew names appear consistently across reviews spanning two years, indicating stable employment and team continuity. Keith Savoy praised "Dill, Maci, Jake, Thomas and Kate" for work that exceeded expectations. Judy Fontenot wrote that "Josh, Kate, Thomas, and Dill became more than contractors doing a job, they became friends." Ronnie Langlinais credited "Josh Spell along with his talented team - Dill, Thomas, Kate" for outstanding pressure washing and painting results on his deck.
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Cabinet work receives enthusiastic praise, with several customers specifically noting previous disappointments elsewhere. Yvonne Lowry shared that she "hired a Cabinet Maker who did a HORRIBLE job," then called Spell Painting "The absolute BEST PAINT CONTRACTOR" after they stripped and repainted her cabinets, declaring they "came out amazing." Amy Ranson hired them for trim, ceiling, walls, and cabinets, noting "They took their time to do quality work." Kelly Manuel described kitchen cabinet results as "impeccable" from start to finish.
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Competitive pricing paired with quality appears frequently in reviews. Glen Johnson found the estimate "reasonable and affordable" for his interior and exterior project. Gerald Faulk stated "Pricing was extremely competitive" while praising the professional work. Bryan Keelin, who obtained several quotes from commercial painting contractors, shared that Spell Painting offered "the lowest quote" while providing excellent communication and follow-through for his church exterior project.
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Color selection patience appears as a notable theme. Angel Bonin praised Josh for being "so patient while I decided on colors," adding her house "was in need of updated colors and we love it." Jonas Johnnie highlighted the "Fast, easy quote process" and noted both interior areas "exceeded my wife and I expectations." Robin Cornay mentioned that lead painter Joe and his crew "were a big help in the decision making" throughout her four-room project involving multiple color choices.
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Commercial work is part of the company's core service offerings. Bryan Keelin obtained several quotes from commercial contractors and chose Spell Painting for his church exterior, noting "I didn't have to wonder when they were going to start" and praising how they "honored their word." The project left him stating "I won't need to get several quotes next time." Barry Dufour also hired them for a building "over 100 years old" with results he described as "beautiful" and worthy of neighborhood compliments.
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Updated: 04-07-2026