Steve DeRousse founded Major Painting in 1988 and continues to lead the company from two 5,000-square-foot facilities in Lee's Summit, Missouri. The team includes named crew members who appear repeatedly in customer reviews, including Chase and Pedro on exterior and wood rot projects, Chris, Luke, and Alfonzo on commercial work, Woody on kitchen and bath projects, and Lee and Devin on interior painting.
The fully insured company handles interior and exterior painting, cabinet refinishing, epoxy floor coatings, wood rot repair, office remodels, and carpentry. Major Painting uses in-house employees on 90% of work, with most employees having remained with the company anywhere from 5 to 20 years. Residential services are exclusively available to Lee's Summit homeowners while commercial painting extends throughout the Kansas City metro, serving clients like Cosentino's Price Chopper, The Kauffman Foundation, and US Bank.
Major Painting is the only Kansas City contractor to hold membership in the Painting Contractors Association Commercial Forum and earned the 2020 PCA Best Commercial Project Award. The team holds OSHA-10, fall protection, scaffold safety, and aerial lift certifications.
Updated: 05-06-2026
Customers consistently name individual painters, suggesting stable, recognizable teams. Zack noted that "Chase and Pedro and the crew spotted/repaired everything" during his wood rot project. Edward praised "Chris, Luke, Alfonzo and Pedro" for their commercial work, calling them "top-notch." Corrine highlighted "Lee and Devin" as knowledgeable and polite, while Linda credited "Woody and the Major Painting crew" for her kitchen transformation. This pattern reflects the company's claim that most employees have been with them 5 to 20 years.
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Kim Ryan used Major Painting for "both Residential and Commercial Painting" and noted "the estimates were fair and accurate" with workers who were "professional, timely." Charles Weatherman's commercial office was "tiled and painted within one week of the bid" with crews working "after hours and weekends" to avoid business interruptions. The company restricts residential services to Lee's Summit while offering commercial painting throughout the Kansas City metro area for clients ranging from small offices to industrial warehouses.
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Detail-oriented work appears throughout reviews. Reanna, a Local Guide with 28 reviews, called Major Painting "the best painting company we have ever used" and praised the "extreme attention to detail." Corrine noted that "Lee and Devin" were thorough and polite, while Edward described the commercial crew as "top-notch." The pattern reflects the company's quality-control standards, including 100% safety and aerial lift certification on every foreman supervising a job site.
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Communication is a recurring strength in reviews. Reanna highlighted "great communication" alongside her praise for the work. Kaitlin called the company "always very responsive" and noted they "go above and beyond," describing them as her "first call for any home repair." Charles Weatherman's commercial project saw crews accommodate "after hours and weekends" scheduling to protect his business operations. Estimates, scheduling, and on-site updates appear to be handled consistently.
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Several reviews indicate strong customer retention. Kim stated "we will be using them on several more jobs" after using them for both residential and commercial work. Cheryl returned for interior work after they "previously painted our house outside." Kaitlin called them her "first call for any home repair" and listed multiple completed projects including deck building, siding repair, painting, and window caulking over time. Some customers have been loyal for 20+ years according to the company's about-page content.
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Value appears repeatedly in customer feedback. Reanna noted Major Painting was "very reasonably priced" while still delivering best-in-class work. Kim Ryan reported that "the estimates were fair and accurate" across both her residential and commercial projects with no surprise charges. Wade simply stated his "house looks brand new" and the "crew was awesome," implying strong value-to-quality ratio. The company offers free estimates and on-site consultations through their commercial and residential divisions.
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The company is the only Kansas City contractor to hold membership in the Painting Contractors Association Commercial Forum. Major Painting earned the 2022 APC Top Job Award and the 2020 PCA Best Commercial Project Award. The team holds OSHA-10, fall protection, scaffold safety, and aerial lift certifications, with 100% of foremen safety-certified. Memberships include the Lee's Summit Chamber of Commerce, IREM Kansas City, and BOMA Kansas City. Past clients include Cosentino's Price Chopper, The Kauffman Foundation, and US Bank.
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Updated: 05-06-2026