Ted Puetz founded Professional Painters Inc. in 1982, building the company from a one-person operation into a family business now spanning more than four decades in West St. Louis County. Ted's son Dominic works alongside him as a core crew member, with longtime painters Jordan (six years with the company), Todd, and Brandon rounding out the regular team. Customers reference these crew members by name across dozens of reviews.
The company handles interior and exterior residential painting, cabinet refinishing and repainting, drywall repair, deck staining, garage door painting, power washing, and commercial interior and exterior projects. They use Sherwin-Williams and Benjamin Moore products on every job. One customer noted they "transformed our home in 2 days" while another described the crew working "like a well oiled machine."
The fully insured team carries both general liability and workers' compensation coverage and is a Painting Contractors Association member. Based in Wildwood, they serve Ballwin, Chesterfield, Ellisville, Grover, Des Peres, Town and Country, and Manchester throughout the greater St. Louis metro area.
Owner Ted Puetz runs the business with his son Dominic serving as a core crew member. Kathy Frederick praised how "they worked together as a team and respected our belongings" while Perry Webb noted the crew "deliver on what they promise." Ted mentioned in a response that he feels blessed for his son Dominic and the way the crew treats customers. This father-son dynamic carries through every project.
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Speed and efficiency stand out across reviews. Laura Dean described her full exterior job completed in "2 1/2 days" including power washing, priming, shutter removal, painting, and reinstallation. Maureen Stasen noted they "transformed our home in 2 days." Kelly Molaskey confirmed the deck job required just four hours to wash followed by a return visit for coating, with Ted proactively clarifying the timeline in his response.
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Cabinet work is a clear specialty. Victor Hale wrote on Facebook that his kitchen cabinets "now look brand new" with the crew showing "true craftsmanship." Tabitha King described how they made "oak cabinets look like modern white cabinets without the expense of having to replace them." Tamara Holzer also praised her newly painted kitchen cabinets after Ted helped guide the color selection process.
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Multiple customers highlight fair value. Jeff Cohen described them as "honest, accommodating, easy to work with" with "quite reasonable" pricing. Eric Brucker called the results outstanding at a "very reasonable price." Chuck Luebbe, who hired them on a family recommendation, confirmed "excellent work at a fair price." Steve sack and Kelly Howarth also described their rates as very reasonably priced.
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Several customers have hired them multiple times spanning decades. The Waterwiese family used them "in 2005 and now in 2024" for a 19-year gap between projects. Steve Johnson noted the crew "just finished the 3rd job I've hired them for." Sue Hornof Rodrigues confirmed on Facebook they "have painted for us many times and they have always done a great job each time."
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Prep work receives consistent praise. Carolyn J described the crew spending "a full day to power wash, fill holes, scrape and prime where needed." Eric Brucker noted a full day of "power washing, caulking and prepping the exterior" before the painting even began. The company uses a low-pressure washing system with sodium hypochlorite and detergent rather than high-pressure blasting to protect siding and trim.
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Jobsite professionalism goes beyond just painting. Kelly Molaskey wrote "No drama. No swearing. No loud music. My dog liked them all" and said the crew "deserve a galaxy" rather than just five stars. Aviva Wachsman praised the crew as "communicative, polite, punctual and aimed to please." Multiple customers note the team cleans up thoroughly after each day.
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Ted's responsiveness earns frequent praise. Kim K. on Yelp described the results as "a fabulous job" after a smooth scheduling process for her parents' home. Larry Lipschutz noted that from "the first call to inquire about a bid, Ted was courteous and professional" with a proposal delivered that same afternoon. Jeffrey McCorkendale acknowledged the busy season but confirmed "the communication about timing and dates was good."
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Missouri does not require a state-level painting contractor license. The company originally incorporated as Professional Painters, Inc. on January 31, 1997, with Charter No. 00436668 through the Missouri Secretary of State. Ted M. Puetz is the registered agent. The filing currently shows a status of "Admin Diss/Cancel - Report" with the last annual report due April 30, 2005. Verification is available through the Missouri Secretary of State Business Entity Search.
-Verification Sources: Missouri Secretary of State Business Entity Search, Project License Lookup File