Brian Scott founded The Exterior Painters in Rochester Hills in 2003 with one paint van and a commitment to exterior work done properly. Over the following two decades, the company grew into one of Southeast Michigan's most recognized exterior painting operations, painting more than 10,000 Metro Detroit homes across Oakland, Macomb, Wayne, Genesee, and Livingston Counties.
The company handles exterior painting across all surface types wood siding, aluminum, vinyl, brick, and masonry alongside wood rot repair and replacement, new siding installation, gutter systems, and pressure washing. Estimators Jason Marks, Rob Kolloen, and Todd Lauricella handle project consultations, while color consultants Lori Morris and Michelle guide homeowners through paint selection. Project managers including Yadi Gomez and crew leads Jimmy and Silverio oversee on-site execution. Office staff Sara Sanger, Jess Agnew, and Dré coordinate scheduling and client communication throughout each project.
The fully licensed and insured company uses Benjamin Moore exterior products and offers a 15-year no-peel warranty on vinyl siding and stained brick work. Rob Kolloen holds a Master Painter Institute Certificate. The Exterior Painters serves the greater Metro Detroit region from their Rochester Hills location at 2365 Avon Industrial Dr, operating Monday through Friday.
Updated: 04-06-2026
Wood replacement is central to how The Exterior Painters operates rather than an optional add-on. Herbert Gruber praised the "great crew doing the wood replacement and also all the caulking and painting," while Wayne Hewitt noted the team "had to rebuild chimney and replace some rotted boards" leaving the home looking "like new." Oleg Vainberg specifically highlighted that the crew replaced rotten wood "even in the interior layer" — going beyond what was visible on the surface. Carpenters assess and address rot before any paint is applied.
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Prep work and cleanup come up in reviews more consistently than almost any other theme. joey zollner described a crew that "took the time to prep everything with sanding, caulking, and even protecting my landscaping which really shows in the final finish." Matt Beverlin noted the "prep and cleanup were spotless," and Bill Bimbi described the crew "scraping, caulking and taping areas to be painted" before leaving the yard completely clean. Sharon Patocki added that the house was protected throughout and "all debris was cleaned up and hauled away."
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The color consultation — included at no extra charge — generates consistent praise in reviews. Philip Ajlouni called Michelle's guidance "a game changer," saying color selection can be tough "but she made it a breeze." Angela Smith credited Lori's expertise in helping choose colors as a highlight of the entire process. Jay Tolonen listed Lori by name alongside the estimator, project manager, and painters when describing a project that turned out "beyond expectations." Ilana Blumenfeld noted it as "a nice touch that the company includes a consultation with a color consultant as part of the process."
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Multiple reviewers specifically mention getting competing bids before choosing The Exterior Painters. Nalpac Z reported the company came in "a good 30% less with more service" compared to other quotes. Eric Shankin received prices from three companies and found The Exterior Painters offered "more services at a better price by $700." Amie Wade described them as "much more affordable than the other quotes" while emphasizing the quality matched the savings. Lauren Seng noted she "paid the same as we did ten years ago" for a result that looked even better.
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One-day completion appears repeatedly in reviews and reflects the company's crew-based approach rather than solo painters. Ilana Blumenfeld called it a "huge perk that the painting portion was completed in just one day," noting that a solo painter could have taken several days for the same scope. Bailey Schroeder praised the crew for finishing "much faster than we expected without cutting corners." Steffanie Schrader noted her crew worked "12 hours straight" on the first day, completing a project with siding replacement and trim fixes in a day and a half.
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Several reviewers describe frustration with scheduling communication — primarily around follow-up visits after the initial job. Jeff Allmacher, who paid over $11,000, described boards cut short that required correction, noting a "no show no call" on the confirmed repair date before ultimately hiring someone else. Ken Nenninger described difficulty reaching his estimator for follow-up questions, though he noted the company apologized after his review. Dave Brown acknowledged the finished work was "perfect" but flagged that "scheduling communication could have been better." The pattern suggests the initial project experience is stronger than the follow-up process.
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Long-term customer patterns are visible throughout the reviews. Paul Brown described The Exterior Painters as his "favorite for over 12 years," while Nick Alongi returned after a previous project saying "not only is their quality of work amazing, they had the best price for what we needed done." Gregory Thomas trusted the company with two separate house painting projects and praised the consistent team of Rob, Michelle, Yadi, and Jimmy across both. Shawn Scott referenced completing "another commercial building" — indicating an ongoing commercial relationship across multiple properties.
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Michigan requires a Maintenance and Alteration Contractor License through LARA for painting work over $600. The Exterior Painters' Instagram profile states the company is a Licensed Builder, and estimator Phil Hoefler's review notes the quote packet includes licensing documentation. The company is registered in Michigan as Action Painting Restorations LLC, Entity No. 801514148, an Active Domestic Limited Liability Company filed 07/30/2009, with Brian Scott listed as Registered Agent at 2365 Avon Industrial Dr, Rochester Hills, MI 48309. State contractor license number has not been independently verified through the LARA portal and should be requested directly from the company.
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Updated: 04-07-2026