Chooz Score Insights
At the time of our analysis, Suzuki Cabinet Painting carried a Chooz Score of 87.0/100. We found at least nine reviews posted in the three months before our analysis, and new reviews landed in all but one month of the prior two years. The company is registered in Tennessee as TN Business Entity No. 002058780 and is owned and operated by Yuta Suzuki, a second-generation painter with over ten years in the trade. It works out of Whitesburg and serves Morristown, Greeneville, Dandridge, Knoxville, and the surrounding East Tennessee communities.
Across its review profiles, the company held 50 Google reviews with a 5.0-star rating and a single 5.0-star review on Yelp, a strong record of positive customer feedback.
Owner Yuta Suzuki replies to nearly every review, and the replies we analyzed name the reviewer and the specific project, such as a laundry cabinet reface or a bathroom vanity. Attention to detail and prep work are the qualities reviewers return to most, followed by daily cleanup and showing up on schedule. Cabinet refinishing and refacing account for nearly every project described. Several reviewers describe the same first meeting, where Yuta walks through the process step by step and shows samples of finished work before quoting. None of the reviews we analyzed contained a written complaint.
"Yuta was very responsive from the first day I contacted him to provide a quote. He explained how the entire process would go, provided a detailed written contract, and an exact start date. He and his coworker were absolutely meticulous in every step of the process." - Kathleen M., Google Review
Advice For Future Customers
Reviewers who describe the smoothest projects mention receiving a detailed written contract with an exact start date at the estimate, so it is worth asking for one. Several reviewers also describe deciding, with Yuta's guidance, to replace doors and drawer fronts alongside refinishing the boxes. The company's website lists a two-year warranty on refinishing and a five-year warranty on refacing, so raising that choice at the estimate lets you weigh the finish and warranty together.
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Additional Questions Answered
What kind of painting projects does Suzuki Painting specialize in?
Suzuki Painting specializes in kitchen cabinet refinishing and refacing, with bathroom vanities and interior painting rounding out the work. Yuta restores existing cabinetry with durable sprayed finishes instead of replacement. One homeowner noted he "has expertise in cabinet painting", and another described the result of "refinishing and painting our kitchen cabinets" as phenomenal. The focus stays on cabinets, where the detailed prep and spray process shows.
How does Suzuki Painting approach prep work and attention to detail?
Prep is where the quality starts. Yuta deep cleans and sands every surface before any finish goes on, and homeowners consistently single out the care he takes. Beverly Novotny wrote that "He is a perfectionist and pays attention to detail in every aspect of the job". Kathy Harris noted "a deep cleaning of all surfaces was the first step", part of the multi-step method that gives the finish its durability.
Does Suzuki Painting keep its customers informed throughout the cabinet refinishing project?
Yes. Clear, steady communication is one of the most repeated themes in the reviews. Yuta explains the process at the estimate and keeps homeowners updated as the work moves along. Brenda Powers said "The communication with Yuta was always in a timely manner", and Dennis Salyer pointed to "Great communication during the project". Homeowners know what is happening and when at each stage.
Is Suzuki Painting reliable about showing up and finishing on schedule?
Yes. Punctuality comes up again and again, with homeowners noting that Yuta arrives on time and completes the job when promised. Michelle Bacon wrote that "He came when he said he would come, did what he said he would do". Luke Elkins described him as "very prompt and will be there to do the job when he says he will be there". Schedules hold.
How does Suzuki Painting protect a home during the work?
Yuta treats the home with care from start to finish. He masks and wraps the kitchen, controls dust, and cleans up daily so families can live around the project. Debbie Murphy noted that "Every evening before leaving he was careful to wipe down counters and to vacuum". Ginger Saurer added that "everything was cleaned up at the end of the day". The workspace stays respectful and tidy.
What do customers say about the finished cabinets from Suzuki Painting?
Homeowners describe results that look and feel brand new. The sprayed finish is smooth and durable, and many say it rivals factory cabinetry. Arlene Krinsky wrote that "Our cabinets look like they’re brand new", and John Baker said "It’s as if we have a manufactured, store bought finish". The transformation is the reason so many recommend the work to friends and neighbors.
Does Suzuki Painting offer fair pricing for cabinet refinishing work?
Homeowners describe the pricing as fair and the outcome as well worth it when weighed against the cost of full cabinet replacement. Tiffany Hammonds wrote that "The care they take in every step of the process made the price worth every penny". Steven Dronen noted the project was completed "at a very reasonable price". Refinishing gives a new-looking kitchen without a full remodel budget.
What business registration does Suzuki Painting currently hold in the state of Tennessee?
Suzuki Painting operates as a registered Tennessee business entity under control number 002058780 with the Tennessee Secretary of State. Yuta Suzuki owns and runs the company, which is based in Whitesburg and serves the surrounding East Tennessee communities. The registration keeps the business in good standing with the state while Yuta handles cabinet refinishing and refacing across the region.
-Verification Sources: Tennessee Secretary of State
How Suzuki Painting Was Evaluated
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- Business authority & operations, including years in business, licensing, insurance, and other operational standards
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