Homeowners needing both drywall and painting often face the hassle of hiring two separate contractors, coordinating schedules, and hoping both deliver consistent results. Owner Ryan Hill founded Riteway Drywall & Painting in 2015 to eliminate that problem, building a family-owned operation in Rochester, Michigan, that handles both trades under one roof. As one reviewer put it, "Alot of times you have trade that can only paint or drywall, not both. He patched and painted beautifully where there are no flaws."
Co-owner Stephanie Hill manages color consultation and design coordination while Ryan leads crews on-site across Oakland, Macomb, and Wayne Counties. The fully insured team specializes in interior and exterior painting, drywall installation and repair, popcorn ceiling removal, cabinet refinishing, and deck staining. They also serve commercial clients including retail, multi-family, medical, and municipal properties throughout Metro Detroit. Riteway uses a proprietary mudding and sanding technique that the company says produces 99% less dust than traditional methods.
Updated: 03-24-2026
Eight separate reviewers comment on value. Jeff Patterson called the pricing "more than fair" while steve berger noted "his pricing was honest and his work ethic spiked for himself." Kim McWain and Susan Andres both flagged their reviews with "Great price" and "Reasonable price" tags. The consistent pattern suggests competitive pricing without compromising on finished quality.
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Customers highlight the convenience of one crew handling both trades. steve berger explained, "Alot of times you have trade that can only paint or drywall, not both. He patched and painted beautifully where there are no flaws." Jane S echoed the sentiment, praising "the painting and drywall repair that Riteway did" in a single visit. This combined expertise streamlines timelines and eliminates finger-pointing between trades.
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Multiple reviewers describe Ryan spotting and addressing issues they hadn't noticed. steve berger said "he saw other spots that needed fixed and recommend and was able to do on the spot." Claire Dietrich noted Ryan "went above and beyond and repaired some nearby stress fractures from some previous work on the ceiling by another contractor." Jennifer Reno-Fowler added that Ryan "offered to complete other services while he was there that we had not thought of."
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The company claims a technique producing 99% less dust than standard methods, and reviews support this. Nick Bowman was "especially impressed by their attention to detail, even covering my car in the garage to keep it dust-free." Brian described a "clean crew that kept things tidy during work and cleaned up nice upon completion." Jacquelyn noted the team left "everything better than when they started."
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Two reviewers specifically credit Stephanie Hill's design involvement. Steve Saigh wrote, "With Stephanie helping pick out colors and coordinating design, our house looks like a showplace!" Gary Larson confirmed "Stephanie assisted greatly with design options" for his exterior brick staining and soffit painting project. Her color consultation adds a design layer beyond typical contractor services.
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Andy Macy left a 1-star review after a missed estimate appointment and unanswered website request. The owner responded transparently, explaining "our owner actually had a baby the first week of October" as the reason for the miscommunication and confirmed Ryan had tried calling back to reschedule. The response acknowledged the issue without deflecting and offered continued service.
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Punctuality and follow-through appear in dozens of reviews. Amy Milton called them "the best team I have worked with. Timely, great on follow-up, job was done perfectly." Anthony Bennett noted they arrived "on time, in fact early, friendly, professional." Calina Goss confirmed they "were on time, polite, started and finished the job within the discussed time frame."
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Riteway Drywall & Painting LLC is registered as a Domestic Limited Liability Company with the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA). The entity was filed on 11/23/2022 with Identification No. 802947317, showing Active status and Good standing. Ryan Jordan Hill is listed as the Resident Agent with a registered address in Shelby Township, MI 48315. Michigan requires a Maintenance and Alteration Contractor license for residential painting projects over $600 through LARA. A search of the LARA contractor licensing database did not return a license record for the company or Ryan Hill at the time of this review.
-Verification Sources: Michigan LARA Business Entity Search (https://mibusinessregistry.lara.state.mi.us/search/business), Michigan LARA Contractor License Lookup (https://aca-prod.accela.com/LARA/GeneralProperty/PropertyLookUp.aspx?isLicensee=Y&TabName=APO)
Updated: 03-24-2026