Our Chooz Score evaluates 44 factors across reviews, digital presence, and business credentials. Here's what stands out for Goodpaster Painting & Guttering
Bill and Natalie Goodpaster founded their Chattanooga operation in 2002, building from a one-person start to managing five crews specializing in residential and commercial painting, gutter installation, and roof replacement. The veteran-owned business operates from Hixson, serving Chattanooga, Soddy-Daisy, Sale Creek, Dayton, Signal Mountain, Red Bank, Lookout Mountain, Ooltewah, Collegedale, Apison, McDonald, Cleveland, Ringgold, and Fort Oglethorpe.
The company handles interior painting, exterior painting, deck staining, cabinet work, gutter installation with leaf guards, and roofing projects using CertainTeed shingles and metal systems. Crew members like Adam handle painting efficiency while Matt leads roofing installations. Projects range from single rooms to year-long renovations including sunroom conversions and French door installations. Reviews mention furniture protection systems, daily cleanup routines, and Bill checking project progress personally.
Goodpaster offers a five-year warranty on labor for completed work. The family operation includes Bill (US Navy veteran from USS Forrestal), wife Natalie handling business operations, and their children involved in daily operations. The company expanded from painting to guttering services, recently adding roofing capabilities while maintaining consistent service standards across all divisions.
Updated: 04-06-2026
Multiple reviews confirm this timing. Michael Marant notes his entire house interior was painted "quickly before we even moved in most of our furniture." Ruth Beagan describes crews working efficiently through her complete interior, taking down blinds, protecting furniture, putting blinds back up, and "cleaning up at the end of each day."
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Adam appears in multiple reviews for painting efficiency. Carolynn Moon states "Adam was nice and very efficient on the painting" after her townhouse gutter replacement and painting. She reports immediate neighborhood feedback, noting "I've already had comments about how much better my house looks."
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They respond quickly to issues. When Michael Marant's newly installed gutters showed a small problem after "a torrential rain storm," Goodpaster returned "the next day to make the correction." The installation replaced inadequate 3-inch white gutters with 5-inch black gutters, downspouts, and leaf guards on his spec house.
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Customers report consistent pricing. Michael Marant emphasizes "Not once did they exceed the estimates" across multiple complex projects including interior painting, deck staining, patio-to-sunroom renovation, French doors, garage doors, and gutter replacement. Douglas Northey received three quotes within $100 and chose Goodpaster, stating they "showed up when they said and worked hard till job completed."
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The company expanded into roofing recently. William Baines describes "excellent workers, fast and professional service, exceedingly fair price" for his roof replacement. Mark Liskey reports this was his second Goodpaster project, praising Matt who is "great with leading the roofers and very professional" for CertainTeed Landmark Pro shingle installation.
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Tom G reports exceptional service despite project size, stating "We had a small job but they treated at the most important job they had." The crew "arrived on time," completed prep work, and "cleaned up after they were finished." He concludes "Can't ask for better paint contractor."
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Yes, multiple customers mention outdoor staining. Michael Marant lists deck staining among his projects. Norma Faerber reports "Goodpaster Painting did an excellent job on staining our outdoor farm rail fence." The service includes both deck restoration and fence work alongside painting services.
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Two customers report receiving no estimate after initial contact. DT Bull called and emailed over five times spanning two months without receiving the promised estimate. James Rose similarly never heard back after the estimate appointment. Goodpaster responded to both stating "We always strive to give a 5 star experience" and hoping they found needed services.
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Updated: 04-07-2026