Our Chooz Score evaluates 44 factors across reviews, digital presence, and business credentials. Here's what stands out for Legacy Painting
Owner Kevin Calmes founded Legacy Painting Inc in 1999, building the company from his Edmond, Oklahoma base into a full-service painting operation. Jeremy Canaday joined in 2000 as Team Coordinator and Estimator and remains the primary point of contact for customers seeking quotes. Crew leaders Justus, Eric, and Dave each manage their own dedicated teams, with painters James, Jeff, Zac, Lee, and Cooper supporting projects across the metro.
The company handles residential interior and exterior painting, commercial projects for churches, hospitals, schools, and municipal buildings, and cabinet refinishing. Projects range from single-room refreshes to complete 3,000 square-foot home transformations and multi-week commercial installations. They use Sherwin-Williams and Munger's products exclusively for long-lasting results.
The fully licensed and insured team operates from 417 W Edmond Rd and serves Edmond, Oklahoma City, Nichols Hills, and the surrounding metro area. Legacy Painting is a PCA Accredited Painter, the only Oklahoma company holding this certification from the Painting Contractors Association. All work is completed by in-house employees with no subcontractors.
Updated: 04-06-2026
Several reviewers mention returning for second or third projects. Kimberli Gordon notes this was "the second time Justus and his crew have done work on our home" and they were "very pleased when they returned." Mary Sue Campbell has hired them "on numerous occasions." T.S. on Yelp describes using Legacy for the second time, stating "I'll hire them again in the spring to do the outside." Debbie Swanson confirms they have "completed two major projects" for her family.
-Review Snippet Sources: Google Reviews, Yelp
Crew leaders receive consistent individual praise throughout reviews. Melanie Weeden describes Justus, James, and Jeff as "phenomenal" and "SO professional, detail oriented, hard-working, meticulous, trustworthy, dependable, friendly, respectful, communicative." Patricia Freniere states that "Eric and his crew have done an excellent job" on both interior and exterior work. Bonnie Vega "could not speak highly enough about Justus & his team" for their communication during her kitchen project.
-Review Snippet Sources: Google Reviews
Customers consistently praise punctuality and timeline accuracy. Jackie Booher confirms "they came on time, were professional, and were very pleasant to work with." Andy P notes that "Eric and the crew were fantastic arriving early everyday." Emily Clark shares that her crew "were able to complete the project in only a week" for 90% of her interior. C Daniel C. on Yelp mentions they were "very accommodating with our schedule" during a challenging situation.
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Cleanup quality appears frequently in reviews. L Norton emphasizes finding "not a single drop of paint anywhere in this 3,000 sq ft home." Pamela Faust praises the preparation process, noting "the taping and draping were perfect to protect our woodwork and carpet." Wayne Kelley confirms that crews kept "us informed throughout the process" and maintained "the job site clean." Charles Jackson describes the team as "100% professional" with communication about any changes.
-Review Snippet Sources: Google Reviews
Cabinet work receives strong praise from multiple reviewers. Steve Connelly calls his laundry room cabinet project "an amazing job" with a "highly knowledgeable, professional" crew. Pam Connelly states that Justus and crew did "an absolutely fabulous job in painting our kitchen cabinets" and provided "great advice all along the way." David Patrick notes that "Justus patiently worked with us until it was perfect" when they struggled selecting cabinet color.
-Review Snippet Sources: Google Reviews
Reviews indicate Legacy is not the cheapest option but delivers value. Dennis shares they "were not the cheapest bid, but not the highest either" and emphasizes quality results. Melanie Weeden acknowledges "they were not my cheapest option, but I have no regrets, because they were worth EVERY penny." C Daniel C. on Yelp specifically notes they "got several quotes and Legacy was the most reasonable for what we wanted done."
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Reviews and company information confirm all painters are employees. Melanie Weeden felt "100% comfortable leaving them unsupervised" because the same crew stayed throughout her five-week remodel. Melanie Weeden on Facebook praises the consistency, noting "they've been in our home for over 5-6 wks now" with clear communication and "no surprises from start to finish." The same crew names appear across dozens of reviews, confirming team stability and continuity.
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Most reviews show proactive communication preventing issues. Steve Connelly describes the team as "extremely helpful in their recommendations" upfront. Christi Hinkle notes "they warranty their work" which provides peace assurance. When one customer raised concerns about paint quality durability, no public response appeared on that review. However, the pattern across other reviews shows crews who "let me know of any changes or challenges with the job" as Charles Jackson describes.
-Review Snippet Sources: Google Reviews
Updated: 04-07-2026