Recognized by Chapel Hill Magazine with their Best of Chapel Hill award five consecutive years running, Tar Heel Painters has built an enviable reputation across the Triangle and Triad regions with well over 50 five-star Google reviews. Owner John Kent leads a crew that tackles everything from historic home restoration (Kent previously restored a property on the National Registry of Historic Places) to student housing turnarounds between academic terms.
The company's range extends well beyond standard brush work. Reviews document projects involving electrical, plumbing, and masonry work alongside painting, with one customer noting their quote came in at a third of a competitor's price. From popcorn ceiling removal to tiled backsplash installation, the team handles renovation components that typically require multiple contractors. Their EPA-certified lead paint remediation capability makes them particularly valuable for older Triangle-area properties.
What distinguishes Tar Heel Painters is their operational approach. Multiple customers reference crews arriving on time daily, projects finishing ahead of schedule, and properties left cleaner than before work began. The responsiveness stands out, with John Kent described as accessible "almost at anytime" and quick to adjust plans mid-project. This flexibility combined with competitive pricing and documented insurance coverage has generated repeat business across Chapel Hill, Greensboro, Wilmington, Durham, and High Point.
Updated: 04-06-2026