When Heath Williams needed kitchen cabinets painted in a bright color with high gloss finish (notoriously difficult to execute well), Paz Painting delivered what she called an exceptional job. High gloss reveals every imperfection, and bright colors show streaks mercilessly. Yet the crew handled it without drama, working through the technical challenges that cause other contractors to decline cabinet work entirely.
Owner Narciso Paz has built well over 50 five-star Google reviews through consistent practices: arriving on time daily, protecting furniture without being asked, providing estimates within 24 hours. From their Ardsley Drive location in Durham, they handle everything from single-room refreshes to multi-week commercial transformations across Chapel Hill, Morrisville, and the greater Triangle area. Customers mention the daily communication, the thorough cleanup before leaving each day, and Narciso's habit of staying late to meet promised completion dates.
Paz Painting operates primarily through word-of-mouth referrals. Customers like Christy Lynch hire them for home projects, then business locations, then refer them to design clients. The 4.8-star average reflects a family-owned operation that responds to estimate requests same-day (even on holidays), coordinates smoothly with other trades, and maintains reliability that turns first-time customers into repeat clients. Though three one-star reviews detail serious issues (windows painted shut, inadequate cleanup, poor follow-through), the overwhelming pattern shows steady trust-building in the Durham market since 2018.
Updated: 04-06-2026
Multiple reviewers specifically praised the preparation phase. Mert Kreiser noted the team "spent time on the prep work and made sure everything was covered," while Steve Waterman described the exterior staining crew as both "fast & meticulous." The emphasis on surface protection appears consistent, with one customer observing they "left the place cleaner than they found it" after painting an entire 1600 square foot house.
(Review Snippet Sources: Google Reviews, Angi)
The portfolio extends well beyond standard painting. Mark Garms hired them when replacing kitchen countertops, and the Paz team "installed the backsplash, handled necessary electrical changes, put in a new sink with plumbing, and did an amazing job in repainting the cabinets." Madora Davis detailed deck modifications including replaced flooring, new rails, four sets of steps, all completed while hauling away old materials. This versatility appears to be a selling point rather than an exception.
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Responsiveness emerges as a consistent theme. Narciso typically provides estimates within 24 hours and maintains contact throughout projects. Several reviews mention "excellent communication from start to finish" and crews arriving on time daily. One customer appreciated that "they worked so well with our timeline and our other contractors" during a large remodeling project. The pattern suggests reliability in both arrival times and project coordination.
(Review Snippet Sources: Google Reviews, Angi)
The concerning reviews share common threads: inadequate cleanup (razor blades left accessible to children), windows painted shut requiring later fixes, and extended timelines with crews complaining about needing more workers. Rebecca Stokes detailed a three-week project where crews bounced between rooms without finishing spaces, paint chipped within five months, and pursuing corrections after payment proved difficult. These experiences contrast dramatically with the majority but reveal potential quality control gaps.
(Review Snippet Sources: Google Reviews)
The company explicitly targets HOA and property management projects. One neighborhood clubhouse hired them for complete bathroom remodels, with Cynda B. noting "The finished renovations received rave reviews from all of our neighbors!!" The commercial capability exists based on multiple project references, though consistency appears variable when comparing extremely positive experiences against a few problematic HOA installations.
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Reviews consistently describe pricing as "competitive," "reasonable," and "fairly priced." Multiple customers compared quotes from other contractors and selected Paz Painting for offering quality work at better rates. One mentioned being "only charged for the extra paint, not the extra time in labor" when an additional coat became necessary. The value proposition seems central to their appeal, though no specific pricing information appears publicly.
(Review Snippet Sources: Google Reviews, Angi, Facebook)
Updated: 04-07-2026