When Rob Wakefield a self-described perfectionist who had "generally been disappointed" by contractors turned to Tribble Painting after becoming disabled and needing help with his home, he called the result "absolutely 100% happy." That level of earned trust runs through Tribble Painting Company's history in Ann Arbor, where owner Todd Tribble has spent his career building a team that treats every home with the same care he brought to the craft starting at age 18.
The fully licensed and insured company handles interior and exterior residential painting, kitchen cabinet refinishing, and commercial projects across Southeastern Michigan. Project managers like Alayna, Will, Aaron, and Weston lead dedicated in-house crews no subcontractors across Ann Arbor, Dexter, Chelsea, Saline, Plymouth, Novi, Brighton, and 12 other communities. Every team member receives training grounded in Zingerman's Guide to Giving Great Service, the Ann Arbor-born customer service philosophy that shapes how Tribble approaches each project.
The company serves homeowners in Ann Arbor and the surrounding Southeastern Michigan region and offers financing options through 12-month, 5-year, and 7-year loan programs. Tribble Painting Company is a member of the Ann Arbor/Ypsilanti Chamber of Commerce and the Builders and Remodelers Association of Greater Ann Arbor. A portion of all interior paint sales is donated to Ronald McDonald House Charities of Ann Arbor.
Updated: 04-06-2026
Punctuality runs as a consistent thread across reviews. Christine Semmler put it plainly: "these people say they're going to be there at 8:30, they're there at 8:30." Eric Mettes noted his crew arrived at 6:50 AM for a 7:00 AM start. Elisabeth Daumer mentioned her painters were "always on time, even when the weather turned pretty bad." This holds for both initial consultations and daily crew arrivals throughout multi-day projects.
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Cleanup is one of the most consistently praised aspects of the Tribble experience. Customers describe crews that tidy up every single evening, not just at project end. Jeff Crause said the team "cleaned up to the point where you never knew they were there." Shirley Thornton noted the crew vacuumed and replaced all furniture after completing her master suite and dining room in one day. Christine Semmler described watching a crew member wipe "a drip of BROWN PAINT off of my BROWN SHINGLES on a place where LITERALLY NO ONE will see it" — a moment that captures the standard these crews maintain.
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Tribble Painting sends customers process explanation videos before work begins, a practice that multiple reviewers specifically highlighted as something no other painting company had done for them. Christine Semmler noted she "loved the way they sent profiles of who is coming to your house — it made me feel very safe." William Southard, who called three painters before choosing Tribble, cited the process videos as a key differentiator. Brian Bouma-Quinn echoed this: "I have not had another painting company do this." The approach sets expectations clearly before a single brush hits the wall.
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Multiple reviewers specifically noted how well the Tribble crew navigated working around busy households. Jeffrey Koller, who had a whole-home interior painted with two young kids in the house, said "it didn't feel like that at all" when describing the potential chaos. B D worked from the room next door for four consecutive days "without interruption." Ellen Harris noted the crew showed "warm pet attention" throughout her project. The team's communication, daily cleanup, and organized room sequencing consistently minimize disruption for occupied homes.
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Two reviews address this directly. Brian Bouma-Quinn described a mistake during his cabinet project and said: "Mistakes happen but how you handle it is what matters. Tribble Painting Company is a class act." The owner responded without hesitation and corrected the issue to full satisfaction. When B D mis-remembered the project start date and called in a panic, the office and crew were "gracious, patient and professional." Rather than becoming defensive, the company uses problems as opportunities to demonstrate accountability.
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Tribble is consistently described as mid-to-premium priced, not the cheapest option. Matt Hornback said directly: "Not the cheapest bid we got, but the quality of the work, professional communication, and extras made it well worth it." Julie Halpert noted the price was "reasonable, especially considering all the time they invested." Judy Freedman called them "reasonably priced and a good value for what you get." William Southard compared three painters and chose Tribble despite not necessarily being the lowest quote, citing the process and communication as deciding factors.
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Retention is a measurable pattern in the reviews. Lindsay Bateman put it most directly: "We first called Tribble Painting almost 20 years ago, and we have never needed to call anyone else." Janice Niemenski has used the company at least four times across interior and exterior projects. Sue McMaster said simply: "Great job as always, wouldn't go with anyone else!" Matthew Heinen set up a maintenance account after his first project. The pattern points to a company that earns repeat business not just through quality work but through the consistency of the entire experience.
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Cabinet reviews are among the most enthusiastic in the dataset. Veronica O'Brien described the result as: "it's like they created a whole new kitchen in a few days." Lisa B had her kitchen cabinets repainted along with the main floor and built-ins, saying "the new paint looks spectacular." Brian Bouma-Quinn emphasized that Alayna and her team "cared about doing a great job and to our satisfaction" throughout his cabinet project. The shop-based process — where doors and drawers are removed and painted off-site — delivers a finish that multiple customers described as transformative.
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Michigan requires residential painting contractors performing work valued at $600 or more to hold a Residential Maintenance and Alteration Contractor License issued by the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA). Tribble Painting Company states on its website and across multiple directory profiles that it is fully licensed and insured. The company is an active member of the Builders and Remodelers Association of Greater Ann Arbor, which supports its licensing claim. The business is registered with the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs as Tribble Painting Company, Inc., Entity No. 800408661, Active, Initial Filing Date 02/27/1992.
-Verification Sources: Michigan Business Registry (user-provided screenshot), Michigan LARA contractor license lookup portal
Updated: 04-07-2026