Serving Grand Rapids, Kentwood, Wyoming, Holland, Grandville, and communities across West Michigan, Hillis Brothers Painting is a family-owned operation run by brothers Nate and Jon Hillis. The company has grown from a two-person team into a full-service painting contractor operating multiple crews across Kent, Ottawa, Muskegon, and parts of Kalamazoo County.
The fully licensed and insured team specializes in interior and exterior residential painting, cabinet refinishing, deck staining and restoration, commercial painting, and pressure washing. What distinguishes Hillis Brothers is their in-house color consultation service, led by designer Alana, who works with homeowners before every project to finalize color selections and build confidence going into the work. Crew leaders Bobby, Harrison, AJ, Madison, Charlie, Elijah, Jesse, Grant, and Johnny are regulars across customer reviews, reflecting a stable and consistent team structure.
Hillis Brothers is BBB accredited since 2014 and has been recognized by Expertise.com as a top Grand Rapids painter in 2025. Every deck project comes with a two-year warranty. The company serves all of West Michigan, from Muskegon to Kalamazoo, with free estimates available online or by phone.
Updated: 04-06-2026
Named crew members appear throughout reviews with specific praise attached to each. John Zacharias describes the full team experience, noting Jonathan on estimates was "timely, professional, knowledgeable," while Madison and Meg were "very personable and professional" and Bobby "stayed right to the end and made sure the project was all wrapped up." Sylvia Kallemeyn says Harrison and Elijah "paid careful attention to details." Owner Nate is praised for staying directly reachable throughout projects.
-Review Snippet Sources: Google Reviews
The three-step restoration method — mildew treatment, sanding, and sealing with premium stain — draws consistent praise. Hsiao-ping Chen notes the team is "the only painting company I found that offers a 2-year warranty on deck staining," while Eric DeYoung specifically appreciates that the crew waited for proper drying conditions rather than rushing: "I appreciate them NOT staining the deck when the wood was too damp." Rotted boards are replaced using the company's in-house carpentry service before staining begins.
-Review Snippet Sources: Google Reviews
A professional designer, Alana, meets with homeowners before projects begin to help finalize color choices. John Zacharias notes his spouse, herself a designer, "was very pleased with the visit and found it very helpful to fine-tune our plans." Dawn Wotring praises Alana for being "so helpful and patient with my questions (even when I waffled and changed nearly all the colors after the consultation)." Kathleen Doyle credits the "complimentary professional color consultation" as part of what made her exterior transformation exceed all expectations.
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Cabinet work draws detailed praise across multiple reviews. Phil Marsh says the "cabinets turned out better than I imagined," while Jamie Bunting praises Harrison's "attention to detail" that left everything looking "clean, precise, and refreshed." Michele Ranney returned for cabinet work a second time after a positive first experience with wood trim. Wanda Taylor on Facebook describes an "awesome job on cupboards," adding the crew "cleaned up so nice." The company uses Sherwin-Williams Gallery Series for cabinet projects, sprayed for a factory finish.
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Speed and cleanup are two of the most consistent themes across reviews. Anna Arredondo describes a large multi-room project completed in just a few days, calling it "extremely impressive how fast they worked." Tim Wallace praises "clean lines, zero spray over, and impeccable clean up," while Robin Peacock notes the crew "left the house spotless when they left." Brittany Dooley adds that the team "did not skimp on prep work, and it shows in the final result."
-Review Snippet Sources: Google Reviews
Many customers note competitive pricing after gathering multiple estimates. Grant Johnson states he "had other quotes done and they ended up in a very fair price point," while Marialyce Zeerip describes "an unexpected reduction in price" that was "much more competitive than anything else I priced out." melissa wedberg's experience confirms the company came in as the lowest of three quotes obtained for her home. The majority of Google reviews are tagged "Reasonable price" or "Great price" by reviewers.
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Repeat business is a consistent pattern throughout reviews. Jane Brumfield calls her family room painting "one of many jobs we have had done by Hillis Brothers," while Joyce Dougherty notes it was her second time using the company for projects that "exceeded my DIY capabilities." Eric Baird states the company has "completed several jobs for us, both interior and exterior." Chris Hakken explains his parents recommended Hillis Brothers, making him a second-generation customer — and he adds he would use them again.
-Review Snippet Sources: Google Reviews
Customer feedback reflects consistent accommodation of pets and household logistics. Melissa Halland notes the crew working around three dogs, adding they "weren't fazed by the 'chaos'." Robin Peacock praises the team for being "kind to our pets." CR Warner calls the crew "great with our dog." Mike Prebil notes the company came out on a Saturday to complete his deck project, and Jon Runquist describes the team working around delayed window installers to ensure everything finished on schedule.
-Review Snippet Sources: Google Reviews
Michigan requires a Maintenance and Alteration Contractor license issued by the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs for projects over $600. Hillis Brothers Painting states on its website that it is fully licensed and insured, and its commercial page references carrying a state-appointed license number, general liability insurance, and workers compensation coverage. The business operates under the registered legal entity Hillis Brothers Service, Inc., Entity No. 800146591, which is active and in good standing with the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, with an annual report due date of 05/15/2026.
-Verification Sources: Michigan Business Registry | Michigan LARA License Verification | hillisbrothers.com/commercial-painting
Updated: 04-07-2026