When homeowners across Macomb and Oakland Counties call Imperial Painting, owner Costas Gogos personally answers and schedules on-site consultations. During estimates, Costas walks the property, discusses color preferences, identifies surface preparation needs, and explains the scope of work. Customers receive a comprehensive written quote along with copies of the company's State of Michigan licensing, workers' compensation certificate, and business liability insurance, plus a reference list of hundreds of past clients.
The fully licensed and insured team works in two- or three-person crews, with painters Maria, AV, and Mauricio handling projects ranging from interior room refreshes to full exterior repaints, deck staining, wallpaper removal, and drywall repair. Costas visits each active job site daily to confirm progress and address any concerns. The company operates on a no-deposit policy, collecting payment only upon project completion.
Imperial Painting serves Shelby Township, Sterling Heights, Macomb Township, Washington Township, Clinton Township, Bloomfield Hills, New Baltimore, and surrounding Southeast Michigan communities.
Updated: 04-06-2026
Multiple reviews highlight Costas's daily presence at job sites. Dan Bommarito notes Costas "met with us everyday to confirm expectations" while Michael Laeder adds that Costas "was there every day to check in on how the job was progressing." This hands-on approach means issues get resolved immediately rather than days later.
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Maria receives standout praise across multiple reviews for her skill and organization. Kim Bergman describes Maria as "a phenomenal painter with great attention to detail and the best straight lines we've ever seen." Luigina Fiorvento adds that their female painter was "beyond words for her perfection in her work and organization." J A also singles out Maria as "such a hard worker."
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Communication is one of the most frequently praised aspects. Tim Doppel calls their communication "(almost) over-the-top" because it was "so professional and informative." Heather Lara appreciated "thorough communication from day one with our quote" through daily check-ins. kahtleen davidson confirms the process "went smoothly from the first estimate to the final walk through."
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Reviews indicate thorough prep work is a priority. Todd Clem needed drywall imperfections fixed in a new build and notes they weren't "just slapping some spackle on the walls." Jennifer Pierluissi was impressed with "how much work was put into repairing our drywall prior to painting." Kim Bergman adds they "corrected previous painters errors" during her project.
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Several reviewers describe hiring Imperial Painting more than once. Dustin Stout shares that his review covers "the third time that we have used Imperial" across exterior, basement, and interior projects, calling results "top notch as always." Stacey Bisnette used them "twice to paint the interior" and M Smith confirms working with them "for last 2yrs for interior and exterior work."
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Customers who shopped around consistently chose Imperial based on value. Janet Kliza "interviewed 6 contractors for this project, and Costas stood tall, above them all." Thanh Phan chose Imperial "after evaluating several quotes from local contractors" and found costs "reasonable." Tim Doppel sums up the consensus by calling the price "very fair for the quality."
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Franz Hoffer, Deacon at St. Michael Catholic Community in Sterling Heights, hired Imperial to "paint selected areas of the church, remove old wallpaper and apply new paper to the tune of 850 yards." The team completed the project in "5 working days, working well into the evening hours" to avoid disrupting the weekend Mass schedule. The crew performed "an excellent cleanup job" after the large-scale work.
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Michigan requires a Maintenance and Alteration Contractor license through LARA for residential painting work over $600. Imperial Painting's website states they are fully licensed and provide a copy of their State of Michigan licensing with every estimate. The company is registered as IMPERIAL PAINTING LLC, Entity No. 802198528, filed 5/21/2018, Active and in Good Standing with the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs. Resident agent is Costas Gogos at 54260 Deadwood Ln, Utica, MI 48316.
-Verification Sources: Michigan Business Registry (LARA), Company Website FAQ
Updated: 04-07-2026