When Lou Dillon's exterior boards needed replacing for a fourth time, there was no question who to call. "I was overwhelmed with joy when we saw the finished project!" she wrote after watching Rob, Devin, Matt, and Oleh handle both the carpentry replacement and the painting with what she described as painstaking care. That kind of repeat trust defines how the Hillsdale office operates under the MacFarland Painting name.
The Hillsdale location at 3980 W Carleton Rd grew from MacFarland Painting's 2025 merger with Apex Painting, a Hillsdale-based contractor founded by Lauren Fink. Lauren remains in leadership and sales at the Hillsdale shop while owner John MacFarland oversees the broader operation from the Livonia headquarters. The team handles interior and exterior residential painting, cabinet refinishing, drywall repair, trim carpentry, staircase remodeling, epoxy floor coatings, and commercial projects across Hillsdale, Lenawee, Branch, and Jackson counties.
The fully licensed and insured company employs all painters as full-time W2 staff with no subcontractors. MacFarland Painting is certified by Benjamin Moore and Sherwin-Williams, and the Hillsdale office operates under BBB accreditation with an A+ rating. The team serves communities within a 25-mile radius of Hillsdale, including Adrian, Hudson, Jackson, Coldwater, and Tecumseh.
Updated: 03-27-2026
Over 35 reviews reference individual painters, creating an unusually detailed picture of who does the work. Bill Painter described watching Marvin, Amy, and Stevens and called it "refreshing to watch them work together as a team over the course of a week." Patrick Cobbs praised Justin, Saddeq, and Alex for their "professionalism and hard work" that overcame his initial skepticism. This consistent naming pattern suggests stable, experienced crews rather than rotating workers.
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The cabinet team of Marv and Amy appears in seven reviews with remarkably consistent praise. J S, a second-time MacFarland customer, wrote they showed "incredible care, attention to detail, and genuine kindness throughout the entire process." Marwan El-Bkaily highlighted how Marvin resolved a paint color issue in an "excellent manner" and noted their professional sander minimized dust so the kitchen didn't need to be isolated from the rest of the house.
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Multiple reviewers mention getting competing quotes before choosing MacFarland. Ashley Johnson said they were "quoted us half the price of the competition" for a drywall repair and repaint. John Albert called the pricing "beyond fair" for wallpaper removal, skim coating, and painting his family room. Fifteen reviews carry Google's "Reasonable price" or "Great price" tags, suggesting pricing consistently lands at or below market expectations.
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Cleanup and surface protection come up repeatedly in reviews. Ashley Johnson noted "no drywall sanding mess, and no paint on any of our surfaces" after Josh's drywall repair. Barbara Szymanski was "impressed with the extent of their prep work before painting to ensure nothing was painted that shouldn't be." Kyle Shircliff added that the crew "even moved the furniture, put tape and plastic down, and put everything back to normal."
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The three-star review from Allyssah Justice described "a huge lack of communication" from office staff during her exterior painting project, though she praised the painting crew as amazing. Owner Lauren Fink responded directly, acknowledging that "your communication issues were the center of a reorganization of our office staff." The one-star review from Norma LaVallee about quality concerns also received a professional, non-defensive response offering future service.
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Lauren Fink, who leads the Hillsdale office, is mentioned by name in six reviews for color guidance. Joni Westblade described how the team "patiently gave great suggestions without pressure" when she agonized over choices. Jordan Wales shared how Lauren encouraged her to "trust our original decision" when the project looked concerning midway through, and the final result exceeded expectations. The crew even painted trim samples on-site so the customer could visualize the finished look.
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Several reviews highlight problem-solving that goes beyond a standard paint job. Jordan Wales described how "the carpenter found creative solutions to several longstanding problems that had gone undiagnosed by previous carpenters." K. Sorensen praised Danny, KC, and Dillon for handling "extensive carpentry repairs needed for my siding." Sarah Gingras had a fireplace build-out completed by Rob and Oleg in just three days and said she was "shocked it only took 3 days."
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Five reviewers within the two-year period are confirmed repeat customers. Lou Dillon's exterior painting was her "4th project" with the company. J S returned for a second cabinet job, writing they "once again exceeded my expectations." Joy Cunny became a repeat customer after being "so impressed with how owner, Lauren, handled things" when her first project hit bumps. Terri Simpson had interiors painted in two separate homes, calling it a "fabulous job" both times.
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Michigan requires a Residential Maintenance and Alteration Contractor license for painting work over $600. MacFarland Painting, Inc. is registered as a Domestic Profit Corporation with the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA), Entity ID 800743988, with Active status and Good AR standing. The corporation was incorporated on 7/12/2011 with John P. MacFarland as President and Resident Agent. John MacFarland became a licensed Michigan builder in 2005. The company operates from a registered office at 30881 Schoolcraft Rd, Livonia, MI 48150, with the Hillsdale branch at 3980 W Carleton Rd, Hillsdale, MI 49242.
-Verification Sources: Michigan LARA MiBusiness Registry Portal, User-provided entity screenshot
Updated: 03-27-2026