Ryan Hill learned the trade under a family friend before launching Riteway Drywall & Painting in 2015. The Metro Detroit contractor handles interior and exterior painting alongside full drywall installation, finishing, and repair for residential and commercial clients. The team serves Rochester, Oakland County, and surrounding communities from their base at 112 Walnut Blvd in Rochester.
Customers returning for second and third projects describe a crew led by Ryan, Austin, and Marcus that covers furniture before touching a brush, patches stress fractures others would skip, and texts daily progress photos without being asked. The company name pays tribute to Ryan's grandfather, whose Riteway Pest Control business set the family standard for doing every job with integrity.
Riteway operates as a licensed and insured family-owned LLC and partners with builders, property managers, and national brands including PNC Bank, Petco, and Forever 21. The team applies the same multi-coat drywall finishing system and clean-site discipline whether the project is a single bathroom or an entire commercial buildout.
Updated: 05-26-2026
Reviewers consistently highlight the seamless results. Claire Dietrich noted that Riteway repaired a large hole and added a panel while also fixing nearby stress fractures from previous work that she had not noticed. Nick Bowman described the team covering his garage car to keep it dust-free during drywall work. The emphasis on clean execution and going beyond the original scope comes up repeatedly.
-Review Snippet Sources: Google Reviews
Multiple reviewers describe responsive, transparent communication at every stage. Jeff Patterson wrote that from the initial meeting to discuss needs to the scheduling of the work, everything was handled professionally. steve berger noted Ryan responded within hours of a text and fit him in within one day. Justin Hill praised how communicative and accommodating the team was throughout an entire home painting project.
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The company website lists PNC Bank, Petco, Forever 21, and several property management firms as clients. Brandon Saigh described how Riteway completely transformed our office with clear communication and attention to detail. A property manager testimonial on the homepage praised them as reliable, trustworthy contractors for apartment building drywall and painting.
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The one negative Google review came from Andy Macy, who reported a missed estimate appointment and no follow-up call. The owner responded explaining that Ryan had a baby that week, causing the miscommunication, and noted that Ryan had tried calling back to reschedule. The response acknowledged the issue directly and offered to continue service.
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Jacquelyn described the team repainting her entire exterior with patience, care for the property, and speed. Gary Larson highlighted the staining of brick and painting of soffits, windows, and gutters, with Stephanie assisting on design options. The website emphasizes proper prep and premium coatings to withstand Michigan seasons.
-Review Snippet Sources: Google Reviews
Kristina McGranahan reported having cabinets painted with a smooth and flawless finish, noting the contractor was professional and on time. Sharrie Gorham thanked Ryan, Austin, and Marcus for making her kitchen and bathroom more functional, praising their effort to make cabinets work properly. Cabinet work appears frequently across the review base.
-Review Snippet Sources: Google Reviews
Riteway Drywall & Painting LLC is registered with the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs as a Domestic Limited Liability Company, Entity ID 802947317. The entity status is Active with Good standing. Michigan does not require a state-level painting-specific license for this trade. The LLC was filed on 11/23/2022 with Ryan Jordan Hill as Resident Agent.
-Verification Sources: Michigan LARA Business Registry
Updated: 05-26-2026