Chooz Score Insights
"We Will Be Using Them Again"
One phrase turns up in review after review, some version of "we will be using them again." It is the kind of thing people write only when a first job went well enough to erase the usual dread of hiring a painter. Ken Earl said it after a 3,300 square foot repaint. John Dietz said it after a shutter job. A H said it about any and all future painting projects. The Chooz Score's customer retention indicators are strong here, with roughly a quarter of reviewers describing repeat work or projects already lined up. Craig Davini has hired them twice and counting, and Gaines Oil Company treats them as an ongoing commercial partner rather than a one-off vendor. What keeps people coming back is not a mystery. Owner Mike and his crew, Juan and Caesar, turn up as the same faces each time. "I've used them twice and will continue to do so in the future. The best!" - Craig D., Google Review
The Reviews Speak for Themselves
What separates Painters of Raleigh from the stack of quotes most homeowners collect is consistency. The last time we ran our Chooz Score analysis, the company held over 75 Google reviews with a 4.9-star rating and a perfect 5.0 on Yelp, without a single negative review anywhere we looked. The company has been in business for more than a decade and is accredited with the Better Business Bureau. That steadiness is what earned Painters of Raleigh a Chooz Score of 84.5%. Read a dozen of the reviews back to back and the same handful of words keep landing, on time, professional, cleaned up, competitive. It reads less like luck and more like a routine the crew has run hundreds of times. "I received at least 4 quotes from other companies that charged way more for less work. The quality is outstanding and his pricing beats the competition by far!" - Leon P., Google Review
Brush and Roll, Not Spray
If you have ever watched a spray crew blow through a house in a day and wondered what got missed, this is the crew that answers that worry. Painters of Raleigh works by hand, brush and roll, trim first and then siding, and several customers say that is exactly why they chose the company. The prep is where the real time goes. Crews pressure wash, replace rotten wood and trim, and get approval before covering anything up. The Chooz Score's review authenticity indicators hold up too, since reviewers name the crew, the rooms, and the actual repairs rather than trading in vague praise. On Tom McSweeney's exterior, carpentry alone ran almost four days of a five day job, far more rot than the estimate first suggested. His foreman, Caesar, kept walking him out to the damage before patching it over. "He seeked me out whenever anything was found that was not in the estimate but needed to be addressed, showed me photos, and asked if I wanted it fixed." - Tom M., Google Review
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Additional Questions Answered
What painting services does Painters of Raleigh provide for homes and businesses?
Painters of Raleigh handles interior and exterior painting for homes and businesses across the Raleigh area. Beyond the paint, the crew prepares surfaces, repairs drywall, replaces rotten wood, and pressure washes before starting. Customer A H described an exterior and siding job and said the "entire crew is extremely polite and professional". Work runs from single rooms to full exterior repaints, and the team cleans the site before leaving.
Does Painters of Raleigh repair wood rot and damage before painting begins?
Yes, Painters of Raleigh repairs wood rot and damage before any paint goes on. The crew replaces rotten siding and trim, fixes water damage, and handles the carpentry other painters skip. Belle Pittman noted they "repaired rotten siding, trim, and water damage to the garage door housing" and pressure washed the day before painting. Scott White, whose home had not been painted in fifteen years, confirmed that "any rotten wood was replaced" during his exterior job.
How does Painters of Raleigh apply paint to exterior and interior surfaces?
Painters of Raleigh applies paint by hand brush and roll rather than spray. The crew favors this method on siding, brick, and trim because it gives better coverage and control than spraying. Randy Overton, who had been let down by spray jobs before, wrote that he prefers "hand brush and roll over spray any day". Jeff O'Hara said the team "primed the brick and hand brushed two coats of paint on every surface" on a full color change.
Is Painters of Raleigh competitively priced compared with other painting companies nearby?
Painters of Raleigh prices its work competitively and often comes in below other painting companies. Several customers compared multiple quotes before choosing the company for its value. Leon Peterson gathered at least four quotes and wrote that "his pricing beats the competition by far" while doing more of the work. Gary Calhoun said they painted his garage interior "at a fraction of the price quoted by other local painters". Quality held up alongside the lower cost.
What is working with the Painters of Raleigh crew like on site?
Working with the Painters of Raleigh crew on site means a punctual, tidy, and professional team from start to finish. They arrive on time, protect the space, and clean up thoroughly inside and out before leaving. Billy Evans described a "top notch crew, cleaned up well inside and outside". Bo Carson said the team "performed the job in a timely and professional manner and left it clean". The same standard shows up across jobs.
How does Painters of Raleigh keep customers informed during a painting project?
Painters of Raleigh keeps customers informed by walking them through findings and getting approval before extra work begins. The foreman flags anything outside the original estimate, shows the customer, and asks how to proceed. Tom McSweeney wrote that the foreman "showed me photos, and asked if I wanted it fixed" whenever a hidden issue came up. Household Six added that the team "answered all our questions" and paid close attention to detail. Nothing gets covered without a sign off.
Can Painters of Raleigh handle commercial accounts and large exterior painting jobs?
Yes, Painters of Raleigh takes on commercial accounts and large exterior projects, not just single rooms. The team handles ongoing business work and full-house exteriors on tight schedules. Hallie Pena of Gaines Oil Company wrote that the crew is "consistently punctual, professional, and courteous" across an ongoing commercial relationship. Ken Earl reported a four-day repaint of a large home and said they "did an exceptional job". Bigger jobs get the same crew and standards.
Do customers hire Painters of Raleigh again for future painting projects?
Yes, many customers hire Painters of Raleigh again and refer others to them. Repeat business and referrals show up throughout the reviews. Craig Davini wrote that he has "used them twice and will continue to do so in the future" and could not say enough good about the team. John Dietz closed by saying he looks "forward to using Painters of Raleigh again for our next project". Reliability keeps clients coming back.
How Painters of Raleigh 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 Painters of Raleigh 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 Painters of Raleigh’s performance within its local market.
A Chooz Score represents real-world performance, verified signals, and human-reviewed context.
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