Chooz Score Insights
At the time of our analysis, Sal's Quality Painting & Maintenance held 25 Google reviews with a 5.0-star rating, along with 100% recommended on Facebook across 5 reviews. Every rating across both profiles is five stars, which is easier to sustain at a review count this modest than at high volume. The company earned a Chooz Score of 81.6%. It has operated as a family-run Mint Hill painter for over three decades, has been Accredited with the Better Business Bureau since 2005, and is registered in North Carolina as Business Entity No. 0763278. Owner Sal Ingiaimo is on site with his small crew, and the work spans interior and exterior painting, cabinet refinishing, and drywall and water-damage repair, using eco-friendly paints and HEPA filtration. Owner replies appear under every review we analyzed, written individually and referencing the specific job rather than repeated wording. Meticulous prep and a cleanup that reviewers treat as part of the finish are the qualities named most, from surfaces covered and cabinets sanded to hardwood floors mopped on the way out. We found at least three reviewers describing repeat projects with Sal across many years, and the accounts run long and specific, with step-by-step descriptions of the work. None of the reviews we analyzed fell below five stars. "1st, Sal removed and cleaned all doors and drawers of soil and grease. He sanded them before painting. They were smooth like glass." - Carol J., Google Review
Advice For Future Customers
Reviewers consistently point to Sal's in-person consultation as the moment the project comes together, with several noting he visits the home before quoting and helps choose colors directly, so it is worth using that first visit for any color or coating questions. Several homeowners also had solid-wood cabinets refinished rather than replaced and describe results they found comparable to new at a fraction of the cost, so if cabinets are on your list, it is worth asking to see finished examples.
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How does Sal's Quality Painting & Maintenance handle the first visit and quote?
Sal starts by coming to your home in person to see the project and talk it through before he quotes. Chris Feathers noticed that difference right away and wrote that Sal was "the only one who took the time to visit our home and discuss the job in person". From there he offers honest input on color and coatings so you can plan the work with confidence.
What can homeowners expect from Sal's Quality Painting & Maintenance on prep work?
Careful preparation is where every job starts. Sal covers and protects the space, then cleans and sands surfaces before any paint goes on. Carol Jelush watched him sand her cabinet doors until "They were smooth like glass." and finish the project "all dust free". That groundwork is the reason so many customers describe their finished rooms as looking brand new.
Does Sal's Quality Painting & Maintenance refinish kitchen cabinets instead of replacing them?
Yes, cabinet refinishing is one of his most requested services and a real money saver. Teresa Ezell had her solid wood cabinets painted rather than buying new and said they turned out "just as perfect as new very expensive ones that I would have bought". Sal removes the doors and drawers, cleans and sands them, and puts everything back once the paint has cured.
How does Sal's Quality Painting & Maintenance leave a home after the job?
Cleaner than he found it, in most customers' experience. Cleanup is treated as part of the finish rather than an afterthought. Mary Ciminelli put it plainly, writing that "When he says clean, he means dusting and moping my hardwood floors on his way out the door". Brooks Miller saw the same care and said the crew "cleaned up each day and went above and beyond".
Can Sal's Quality Painting & Maintenance handle exterior painting and power washing too?
Yes, exterior work is a core part of the business, covering siding, power washing, decks, and full repaints. Andrew Guzniczak had the team handle mold, caulking, high ceilings, and deck washing in one visit and said "it was the best the place ever looked". Jessica Garretson recommends Sal for exterior and interior jobs and wrote simply, "Love how our house looks".
Why do so many customers hire Sal's Quality Painting & Maintenance again?
Repeat business comes from steady communication and results people trust. Viki Adornato has used Sal on several projects and wrote that he "does what he says he's going to" and would be the only painter she calls next. Maureen Bagnasco has known him for close to twenty years and said that with every job they were "more than happy with the outcome".
What kinds of specialty projects has Sal's Quality Painting & Maintenance taken on?
Beyond standard rooms, Sal takes on restoration and repair work that other contractors pass on. A homeowner named K hired him to rehabilitate weathered neighborhood entrance signs and praised the "outstanding work done to restore our signs". Kaylee Bostick came to him with urgent water damage and said he had her "ceiling looking brand new", then rebooked him for cabinet painting.
Is Sal's Quality Painting & Maintenance a registered North Carolina business?
Yes. The company is registered with the state as Sal's Quality Painting, Inc., a North Carolina business corporation. Its Secretary of State entity number is 0763278, and the corporation was formed on 1-27-2005. Sal Ingiaimo owns and runs the family business, which serves Mint Hill and the surrounding Charlotte area.
-Verification Sources: North Carolina Secretary of State
How Sal's Quality Painting & Maintenance Was Evaluated
Every painting company listed on Chooz Painters is evaluated using our multi-step quality framework. We combine structured data analysis with human review to understand how Sal's Quality Painting & Maintenance performs across the key signals that matter most to property owners.
How the Chooz Score Works
The Chooz Score is a 100-point rating based on four core pillars:
- Platform reviews & ratings from sources such as Google, Facebook, Yelp, Angi, BBB, and others
- Review quality & engagement, including depth of customer feedback, photos, and how the company responds to reviews
- Website and digital presence, which helps indicate professionalism, transparency, and communication quality
- Business authority & operations, including years in business, licensing, insurance, and other operational standards
Each contractor is evaluated using the same framework nationwide, and the score reflects Sal's Quality Painting & Maintenance’s performance within its local market.
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