Chooz Score Insights
When we ran our analysis, Custom Painting of Asheville inc had earned a Chooz Score of 88.1%. The company has operated in Asheville for more than a decade, is accredited with the Better Business Bureau, and is registered as North Carolina business entity No. 1506788. It is a family-owned and operated business, led by owner Dario Cedillo-Valdes, serving Asheville and the surrounding Western North Carolina communities.
Across its review profiles, the company held over 70 Google reviews with a 4.9-star rating, along with 5.0 stars on Angi across more than a dozen reviews and 5.0 stars on Yelp across a handful of reviews. A 4.9-star rating across more than 70 reviews is uncommon, since a profile at that volume usually collects enough lower ratings to sit further below five.
The reviews we analyzed cluster around a few themes. Interior and exterior painting is the most common work, with popcorn ceiling removal, drywall and ceiling repair, deck staining, and pressure washing appearing repeatedly, and at least ten reviews note pricing that came in below the other quotes the customer had gathered. Owner Dario is named in dozens of the reviews we read, described as running estimates and communication himself, and individual painters such as Franco, Fernando, and Charles are named as part of a crew the reviews treat as in-house rather than subcontracted. Repeat hiring is a recurring thread, and we found at least a dozen reviewers describing more than one project or a stated plan to hire again, with two of them describing three or more separate jobs. None of the reviews we analyzed fell below five stars except a single one-star from an earlier year, which raised finish and cleanup problems on a mobile-home ceiling and drew an owner reply that apologized, explained the texture limits discussed at the first meeting, and offered to address the remaining items.
"We have used Custom Painting 4 times. Dario is wonderful to work with and does quality work. He has painted 2 homes, both on the inside and outside, for us and has removed popcorn ceilings, as well as, fixed sheetrock for us." - Steve W., Google Review
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What can homeowners expect when they first reach out to Custom Painting of Asheville?
They start with a walkthrough and a clear conversation about the project before any work is scheduled. Owner Dario meets homeowners, listens to what they want, and stays in touch as plans come together. One customer, Bonnie Sellers, said he was "very responsive and kept me informed at every step", and Alan Strihafka noted the team "always returned calls within minutes" during his whole house project.
How does Custom Painting of Asheville approach pricing on a painting project?
They give a written estimate up front and tend to come in competitive against other bids in the area. Customers often point to the value they got. Debbie McCauley wrote that "The pricing was perfect less than the 4 companies that quoted our job", and Anna Fischer chose the crew for "a fair competitive price compared to the near 10 other quotes we got in the greater Asheville area".
Does Custom Painting of Asheville show up on time and finish on schedule?
Yes, punctuality and finishing on time come up again and again from customers. The crew holds to the schedule from the first morning through the final walkthrough. Bert Hall said they "arrived early every day and worked into the evening to complete the job on time" on his three story exterior, and Glenn Dutelle added that they "were on time each morning" throughout his project.
Can Custom Painting of Asheville remove popcorn ceilings and repair drywall?
Yes, popcorn ceiling removal and drywall repair are among their most requested interior services. The crew takes down old texture and leaves a smooth, painted finish behind. Stan Garner said "We had popcorn ceiling removed in several rooms" and praised the cleanup, while regina ward noted they "removed old popcorn ceilings and put back a nice smooth finish" before she hired them for the rest of her house.
What kind of exterior and staining work does Custom Painting of Asheville handle?
They take on full exterior repaints, staining, and pressure washing, including tall multi story homes with complicated trim. The crew is comfortable with large, involved jobs. On Angi, Brian C. described a "3 story house, bevel cedar siding and shakes, steep roof covered in solar panels, multiple gables, 4 different colors", and Marsha Lowman said they "stained the logs and porches giving a vibrance to the house" on her log home.
How does Custom Painting of Asheville protect a home while working?
They cover and mask surfaces before painting and clean up thoroughly at the close of each day. Protecting the property is built into how the crew works. Jeremy Smith said they "spent a lot of time covering the floors before working", and Kristin Gruner noted the team "protected my pets, my chickens, my vehicles" while repainting the outside of her home.
Why do Custom Painting of Asheville customers hire the crew again?
Repeat business is common because the results and the experience hold up across multiple projects. Several customers have brought the crew back for home after home. Steve Williams wrote "We have used Custom Painting 4 times" across two homes, and Cindy Hendrix said the team had "worked for me 3 separate times and always do excellent work" after earlier bad experiences with other painters.
Is Custom Painting of Asheville a registered business in North Carolina?
Yes. The company is registered with the state as CUSTOM PAINTING OF ASHEVILLE, INC, a domestic Business Corporation in North Carolina. Its Secretary of State identification number is 1506788, and the entity was formed on 3-24-2016. The record lists the business as current and active, which means it stands in good standing with the state as a recognized North Carolina corporation.
-Verification Sources: North Carolina Secretary of State
How Custom Painting of Asheville inc Was Evaluated
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