When Todd Gelfeld's family moved into their newly purchased Annapolis home with a newborn daughter, Jim Brewer's crew did more than just paint the interior. They "cleaned the ceiling fan in our great room that's about 20 feet off the floor" and "cleaned behind the fridge after painting around it, without us asking." This level of care without prompting defines how Jim has operated since founding the company in 1981, understanding that behind every painting project is a family trying to settle into their home or prepare for a major life change.
Owner Jim Brewer built Jim's Painting Company from a solo operation in Severna Park to a crew that has maintained over 130 five-star Google reviews without a single negative review across any platform. The approach remains hands-on. Jim walks properties the day before projects begin, marking each room with painters tape to confirm colors. He stops by each morning to review the day's work plan. The crew protects furniture without customers lifting anything, finishes ahead of schedule rather than extending timelines, and addresses discovered issues like loose trim during the same visit rather than scheduling callbacks.
The fully licensed contractor (Maryland MHIC No. 27497) serves Anne Arundel, Howard, Baltimore, Talbot, Dorchester, and Queen Anne's Counties from their Halsey Road location. Customers spanning 44 years repeatedly mention the same operational patterns. Quick estimate responses within days. Competitive pricing compared to multiple quotes. Projects completed early or on schedule. The kind of reliability that turns David Simpson into a twice-over client who notes Jim's crew "continued to provide the same level of excellent service" years later.
Updated: 04-06-2026
Multiple reviews document color expertise. Brian Sweitzer describes Jim "came to the house the day before and walked through the entire house with us, marking every room with painters tape" to ensure color accuracy. Ellen Shingleton praises Jim's skill at "color matching a section that was already painted" on her exterior. Hal Herrick notes Jim "matched the colors perfectly" for foundation, trim, and shutters. The website mentions Jim brings years of experience and knew exactly what kind of paint to use for desired outcomes.
-Review Snippet Sources: Google Reviews, Website
Julie Belkin hired Jim's Painting Company for fence and deck rafter painting. During the project, the crew discovered a Mourning Dove nesting in the rafters. Jim "made sure that the Mourning Dove who is nested in my rafters, was not disturbed and no eggs were cracked." The crew worked around the active nest, completing the two-day project while protecting the bird. Julie describes Jim as a "nice man, good communication, affordable" and appreciated this consideration.
-Review Snippet Sources: Google Reviews
Customers frequently mention getting multiple quotes before choosing Jim's company. Brian Sweitzer states Jim "had the best pricing out of 3 quotes we received." Joann Smith's estimate was "so much better than the other two companies I contacted." Julie Belkin received "a very fair quote" and notes Jim "stuck with his quote." Jonathan Green describes an "extremely reasonable price" while Leslie McKenzie calls pricing "very reasonable" with honest, realistic expectations set upfront.
-Review Snippet Sources: Google Reviews
Cabinet work appears frequently in reviews with strong satisfaction. Jenn W describes the crew working "meticulously for a week to paint all of our kitchen cabinets" with remarkable work ethic and excellent final results. One customer mentions Jim "painted my master bedroom furniture" requiring paint for 30-year durability, with everything "picked up and put back in place when completed." The cabinet refinishing is praised as cost-effective compared to replacement or refacing.
-Review Snippet Sources: Google Reviews, Website
Multiple customers document early completion. Teresa Swanke mentions the crew "finished a day earlier than I thought they would." Rex Myers notes they "finished earlier than scheduled" on his house exterior. Kordell Prattis states Jim's crew "finished a day early" and describes Jim providing daily updates on progress. Michael Wade calls it "likely the best experience you'll ever have with a painter of any kind." Jim schedules conservatively and completes current projects before accepting new work.
-Review Snippet Sources: Google Reviews
Reviews indicate crew consistency and long-term employment. The website states team members have been with the company for years. Multiple customers describe his crew and his team arriving together. A A praises an "extremely hard-working crew" on garage and rental unit projects. Jenn W mentions the crew "worked meticulously for a week to paint all of our kitchen cabinets" with remarkable consistency. No reviews mention subcontractor issues or crew changes mid-project.
-Review Snippet Sources: Google Reviews, Website
Jim manages project communication rather than delegating. Dan Milleville notes Jim "stopped by each morning to run through the work planned for that day" and describes him as a "great communicator." Tara Hatton mentions Jim "touched base with us throughout the job to let us know how things were going." Kordell Prattis states Jim "checked in everyday to make sure we were happy with what had been done." Bob Woody praises Jim being "present throughout the project."
-Review Snippet Sources: Google Reviews
Reviews show proactive problem-solving without additional charges. Daniel Spadacino mentions work requiring "precision paint matching to the original structure" with caulking around new elements completed thoroughly. Gale Bernoski notes the painter "even went above and beyond and caulked my windows" during exterior work. Stacey W describes a small exterior job where "the painter did an excellent job" with Jim helping obtain exact HOA-required colors. Issues get addressed during the same visit rather than requiring callbacks.
-Review Snippet Sources: Google Reviews
The consistency spans the company's entire 44-year history. David Simpson hired Jim's Painting Company twice over several years, noting they "continued to provide the same level of excellent service" on the second project. Donna Larkin states "This is the second time I have hired Jim Brewer's company" with extreme satisfaction both times. Another customer mentions "Used Jim's Painting many times over the last twelve years and have never been disappointed." The BBB file opened in 2002 shows zero complaints across two decades.
-Review Snippet Sources: Google Reviews, BBB
Updated: 04-07-2026