Logo for Hisway Painting, a painting company in Franklin, Tennessee. The image shows the green Hisway Painting wordmark.

Hisway Painting

Own this business?Claim profile
Logo for Hisway Painting, a painting company in Franklin, Tennessee. The image shows the green Hisway Painting wordmark.
Hisway Painting gallery image 1
Hisway Painting gallery image 2
Hisway Painting gallery image 3
Hisway Painting gallery image 4

Chooz Score Insights

UpdatedSeptember 2026

At the time we analyzed Hisway Painting, the company held over 150 Google reviews with a 4.9-star rating, along with 3.9 stars on Yelp across nine reviews. The Yelp figure rests on nine reviews against more than 150 on Google, so the two profiles are not equally informative about the company.

The company earned a Chooz Score of 85.0%. Its website states that it is licensed and insured for every service it provides, and one reviewer describes the work carrying a full warranty. It has painted homes in the Franklin area for more than 25 years under owner Bud Zegel and is registered in Tennessee as TN Business Entity No. 001198588. It works out of Franklin and serves Brentwood, Nashville and Spring Hill.

Repeat business is the strongest pattern in the reviews we analyzed, with at least ten reviewers describing prior projects, one on a fourth or fifth job and another booking exterior work after an interior repaint. Reviewers also describe the same sequence job after job, an estimate from Bud or Andrew, a project manager such as Jose, Micah or Ryan staying in contact, and a final inspection before sign-off. Reviewers who spotted a missed area at that final inspection describe it being fixed before the crew left. End-of-day cleanup is the detail mentioned most often.

"Once again the Hisway team did an exceptional job. This is our fourth time working with them, on both interior and exterior projects. The team, led by Caleb Fernandez, was prompt, efficient, and professional. The results were terrific, and they cleaned up completely and even moved furniture back without our asking! It's always a pleasure to work with Bud Zegel and his colleagues." - Elizabeth R., Google Review

Advice For Future Customers

Walk the finished job with your project manager before you sign off. Reviewers who pointed out a missed spot at that inspection describe the painters coming back in to fix it on the spot, so the walkthrough is where small issues get caught. If your timeline is tight, say so when you request the estimate. One reviewer under an HOA deadline found the crews already booked, and the owner referred him elsewhere rather than overpromise, while another describes extra painters added to finish ahead of incoming weather.

Find out more about how we Hisway Painting

Worked with this company?

All verified feedback is published, positive or not. Identity and project verified before publication. Direct submissions are unpaid; invited customers may receive a disclosed $50 thank-you that never depends on their answers.

Additional Questions Answered

How does Hisway Painting keep homeowners informed while a project is underway?

A project manager updates you throughout the job, from the estimate to the final walk. Reviewers name Jose, Micah and Ryan as the people who kept them posted. Diane Belemjian wrote that "Their level of service, follow up and attention to detail was outstanding." and Susan B said "Their communication is off the charts." Questions get answered while the crew is still on site rather than after it has left.

Source: Google · Reviewed September 2026
What condition does Hisway Painting leave a home in at day's end?

Clean enough to live in that evening. Crews cover floors and furniture, move what is in the way and put it back, then clear the work area before leaving. Denice Shearrow said they "left our home clean and picked up at the end of the day." and Jennifer Dannenberg noted the crew "even wet mopped the floors before leaving." Outside, plants and beds get protected the same way.

Source: Google · Reviewed September 2026
Do customers hire Hisway Painting more than once for later projects?

Yes, and repeat work comes up again and again in the reviews. Elizabeth Rapisarda wrote "This is our fourth time working with them, on both interior and exterior projects." Nancy Reece said "We have used Hisway Painting several times and always been very pleased." Tim Giarra was on his second job and called Bud "always responsive and great to work with." Some homeowners book the exterior once they see the interior finished.

Source: Google · Reviewed September 2026
What kinds of interior painting work does Hisway Painting take on?

Everything from a single powder room to a whole house interior. Kathy Spencer called after moving in and needing a few rooms painted, Morgan Spencer’s painter "did a FANTASTIC job painting our bedrooms and closets!" and Amy Harms described "Quick, clean and thorough painting of two powder room bathrooms." Drywall repair and cabinet painting get handled in the same visit, so wall damage is fixed before the color goes on rather than painted over.

Source: Google · Reviewed September 2026
Can Hisway Painting handle exterior repairs and staining along with painting?

Yes. Exterior jobs regularly include repairs, caulking and staining as well as paint. Gail Bryant wrote that "the re-caulking and repairs are now preventing moisture penetration." Kimberly Shaw had her covered patio restained and said "It looks brand new again!" Aaron Brown’s fence and gate crew took care "not to overspray other adjacent stone." Damaged wood and old failing paint get dealt with before any new color is applied.

Source: Google · Reviewed September 2026
How do customers describe the pricing they get from Hisway Painting?

Fair and competitive is the phrase that keeps coming up. Nicole Pugh wrote "The price was fair, competitive with other companies’ bids." Mike Cate said "I felt their pricing was fair and reasonable." Becky Hammond called a two weekend office repaint "Very reasonably priced as well." Reviewers tend to weigh the number against the finish and the service they got, and they land on it having been worth it.

Source: Google · Reviewed September 2026
How quickly does Hisway Painting get from estimate to finished job?

Estimates come back fast and projects tend to finish sooner than homeowners expect. Rhonda Mulroy wrote that "Bud’s estimate is returned to you within hours." Kathy Spencer described "a quick bid process with Andrew and timely painting run by Jose and Juan." Jessica Dowling had Micah put her on the schedule and finish "in record time." Rich Courshon’s whole house was painted in two days, and the crew added painters on another job to beat incoming storm weather.

Source: Google · Reviewed September 2026
What does the Hisway Painting crew do when something gets missed?

They fix it on the spot rather than argue about it. Sara Holt noticed a spot during final inspection and the project manager "immediately had the painters come back inside and remedy it." Mike Jones wrote "They touched up a couple spots we had noted." Frank B’s lead painter "consulted with us as to colors and confirmed what was to be painted" before starting, which keeps most misses from happening at all.

Source: Google · Reviewed September 2026
How Hisway Painting 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 Hisway Painting 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 Hisway Painting’s performance within its local market.

A Chooz Score represents real-world performance, verified signals, and human-reviewed context.

Chooz Score Award Levels

80–86.9: Chooz Certified87–93.9: Top Painter Award94–100: Best Painter Award

Scores are determined through more than 40 evaluation factors across our four pillars.

If you want a deeper explanation of how our scoring system works, you can view the full breakdown on our Chooz Scoring page.