Schmidt Painting

Updated: 10-30-2025

About Schmidt Painting

When Jeff Trelegan reached 67 years old and had worked with many painting contractors over the decades, he found something different in Derrick Schmidt's approach. "His crew never stops all day" captured what made the experience stand out, but it was the meticulous installation of 13 composite trim pieces and the crew's willingness to ask before adding any work that prompted him to call Schmidt Painting "by far the best I have ever dealt with." Behind this single project sits a pattern repeated across Cape Cod for nearly two decades.

This is an image from Schmidt Painting, located in Massachusetts. It highlights an interior living room painted in a light gray tone by Schmidt Painting, with white trim, built-in shelving, and a red brick fireplace. The space features dark wood flooring and a ceiling fan.

That attention reveals itself in unexpected ways. When David Winther's house needed repainting in 2023, the original 2014 Schmidt work had held up so well it only required touch-ups after nine years, despite the siding having experienced total paint failure before that first job. The Benjamin Moore Master Stain Certification that Derrick holds translates into diagnostic precision others miss. Customers mention morning routines where crews arrive exactly on schedule, Derrick personally conducting final walkthroughs to catch imperfections before clients notice them, and Sarah serving as both project supervisor and lead painter. The over 400 reviews and 4.9-star rating across platforms come from this operational consistency rather than marketing promises.

Schmidt Painting operates primarily through referrals from completed projects. Customers like Amy Waddill watch the crew work on neighbors' homes before hiring them, then report their 1965 house "has never looked this good." The fully licensed and insured husband-and-wife team, working from their Hyannis location since 2006, built their reputation one project at a time across Cape Cod and the South Shore. When Karen Flowers followed their suggestion to remove upper cabinets to open her kitchen space, the transformation exceeded expectations because the recommendation came from experience rather than upselling. This pattern of solving problems rather than just completing transactions explains why multiple reviews mention 7, 9, 11, and 14-year client relationships.

Updated: 10-30-2025

Q&A Based On What Customers Are Saying About Schmidt Painting

Q: Does Schmidt Painting actually deliver on timeline promises?

Multiple customers specifically note crews "showed up on time every day" with Joyce B. reporting work "completed in 2 days" as promised. James Gigliello describes them as "easy to communicate with" while John Pizzarelli confirms they "finished it within our schedule." The pattern shows consistent punctuality across both small touch-ups and multi-week exterior projects.

Review Snippet Sources: Google Reviews, Angi

Q: What makes Schmidt Painting's preparation process different from other Cape Cod contractors?

The company's systematic approach addresses coastal environment challenges directly. Reviews mention "solid prep work" and David Winther specifically noting "Prepping always important was well done throughout both jobs, particularly for refinishing the kitchen cabinets." Their Benjamin Moore Master Stain Certification enables them to diagnose why previous paint jobs failed and prevent recurrence.