Chooz Score Insights
When we ran our analysis, Trailblaze Paints held over 140 Google reviews with a 5.0-star rating, along with 100% recommended on Facebook across 7 reviews and 3.0 stars on Yelp across 2 reviews. A perfect Google average at that review volume is uncommon, and the two-review Yelp sample is too small to shift the overall picture. The company earned a Chooz Score of 83.7%. At least ten of the reviews we analyzed were posted in the three months before our analysis, most of them describing whole-home interior work. It has painted in the Mooresville and Lake Norman area for seven years and is registered in North Carolina as NC Business Entity No. 2778823. Owner Jack Magee runs the business from Mooresville, with a service area that reaches Huntersville, Cornelius, Davidson, Statesville, and Charlotte. Communication and punctuality are the qualities reviewers return to most, followed by prep work and cleanup. We found at least eight reviewers describing regular updates during the project, and several more describing crews that arrived when promised and left rooms clean each evening. Owner Jack Magee appears throughout the reviews we analyzed alongside crew leads such as Zach, Geo, Eric, and Dennis. Several reviewers independently describe the same sequence, an on-site estimate, a color consultation with samples viewed on their own walls, and a final walkthrough. The main recurring criticism concerns project minimums, which we cover below. "Geo prepared an estimate onsite for my project which consisted of an accent wall in the living room, a bedroom and two bathrooms. I was then connected with Eric who came out with his color wheel to help me choose my colors, then came back with paint samples so I could view the colors on the walls throughout the course of the day." - Rose R., Google Review
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Reviewers who took the color consultation describe it as the step that settled their choices, with a crew lead bringing a color wheel and samples to view on the wall, so it is worth accepting when offered. On project size, both one-star reviews in our sample concern small jobs the company declined after the estimate stage, and the more recent one received no response. Ask them directly: "Does my project meet your minimum job size?" "I was given a quote for around $3,000 I agreed to it signed contract gave them a check had no expectations about time line... 3 days later I get email they where canceling my contract and ripping check up." - Dieter K., Yelp Review (no owner reply)
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How does Trailblaze Paints keep homeowners informed during a painting project?
Homeowners get updates before and during the work, usually from Jack himself. Heather Rypien wrote that "they kept us informed every step of the way and always made sure we were happy with the progress." Maria McNulty valued the same thing, noting that "Communication daily during the project was so appreciated". Matthew Paul added that "your communication each day was clear and we knew what to expect".
What does Trailblaze Paints do to protect furniture and floors while painting?
Everything gets covered and taped off before the first coat goes on. Pumpkin D. described it on Yelp this way, "The prep-work before they began was amazing. Everything covered and taped off." Livia Condon said the crew "carefully covered all the furniture and flooring" and that afterward "it was all clean and everything put back together just as it was". Michael Klein noted his floors and belongings were covered and every area was cleaned before the final walk through.
Does Trailblaze Paints help homeowners choose paint colors before the job?
Yes, color help is built into the process. Rose Rich described being connected with Eric, "who came out with his color wheel to help me choose my colors, then came back with paint samples so I could view the colors on the walls". Lindsey Darnell wrote "Since I am an indecisive person I loved the color consultation." Mrs. H said the team "provided a helpful color consultation and were very patient with us".
Can Trailblaze Paints repair drywall and wood rot before painting?
Yes, repairs are handled before any paint goes on. Frank Booch said the team "did an outstanding job repairing any imperfections before applying paint". On Facebook, Lori Halbeisen wrote that the crew "replaced rotten wood outside several of my windows, repainted my front & back patio railings" and matched her faded siding color for touch ups. Kirk McLaughlin's project carried both interior painting and drywall repair, and Eric Warren had water damage and drywall repaired alongside his painting.
What kinds of painting projects does Trailblaze Paints take on most often?
Whole home interiors come up most, followed by full exterior repaints, trim and cabinets. Tracey Johnson wrote "They basically painted the entire inside of our house and the outcome is amazing." Amy Marshall thanked the crew for "a beautiful job, beautiful exterior paint, carpentry and trim work!" Stephanie Rogers had them repaint "our walls, trim, banister, and kitchen cabinets", and Daniel Amerman hired them for the lobby and hallways of a school gymnasium and theater building.
Does Trailblaze Paints show up on time and stay on schedule?
Yes, crews arrive when promised and keep to the plan. Heather Pottier wrote that "They arrived when they said they would and put in 7 full days of concentrated work on our house and were not juggling other projects". Keith Miller said "They were always punctual, kept the workspace clean, and the paint/finish were high quality." On Facebook, Jane French noted they were "in constant contact about the job, on time and very professional as well as personable".
Will Trailblaze Paints come back if something goes wrong after the job?
Yes, and customers describe it happening without a fight. Jim Lynch had garage doors that started peeling months after being stained, and he wrote that "Jack responded immediately to the issue and re-stained the doors at no cost to us." Rylee Rankin said "Jack sent a touch up crew back after we had moved in to fix any marks from the move!" Ginger Missert came back for a second project within six months.
Is Trailblaze Paints a good fit for small or budget painting jobs?
Not always. The company keeps a project minimum and has turned down single room and bathroom only jobs, which two would-be customers reviewed poorly, and it is not the lowest bid in town. Tina Vargas put it plainly, "They use top quality paints and hard workers so they won’t be your cheapest quote, but you will be happy with the results." Lori Rapp found it "a very good bang for my buck compared to other home renovations".
What is the registered legal business entity behind Trailblaze Paints?
Trailblaze Paints operates as Trailblaze Paints, LLC, a North Carolina limited liability company. The entity is registered with the North Carolina Secretary of State under business entity number 2778823. The Better Business Bureau record for the same company shows the business incorporated on 1-29-2024 with James Magee listed as manager, and the BBB file was opened on 11-4-2025. The company is based in Mooresville, North Carolina.
-Verification Sources: North Carolina Secretary of State, Better Business Bureau
How Trailblaze Paints Was Evaluated
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