When Donna W. changed her mind about her garage door color after Austin Professional Painting had already completed her exterior repaint, she expected pushback. Instead, John and his team "were also generous and patient to come back 2 days later" to accommodate her request. After working with many painters in the past, she called this experience "by far the best." This flexibility and willingness to go beyond the original scope defines how the company approaches every project.
Owner Aurelio Contreras and Operations Manager John Contreras have built Austin Professional Painting over more than two decades, with the business starting locally in 2002. The company handles residential and commercial painting alongside specialty services including limewash, German smear, Venetian plaster, and cabinet refinishing. Team members Ludwin, Juan Carlos, Fernando, and Jose appear throughout customer feedback handling projects from cabinet work to whole-home transformations.
The fully insured team operates from 5555 N Lamar Blvd in Austin and offers a five-year workmanship warranty with annual inspections. BBB accredited since September 2025, the company provides color consultation included with all projects.
Updated: 04-06-2026
Multiple reviewers highlight competitive rates without sacrificing quality. Ron D. notes the "quote/cost was below what other firms quoted" despite needing quick turnaround. Thomas Allen adds that while "you might be able to get your job done for less," it likely "won't look as good." William Phillips and Simal Ozen Irmak both praise "reasonable rates" paired with excellent craftsmanship.
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Reviews confirm the team returns promptly when needed. Susan Abplanalp reports "we asked them to come back and do some touch ups, and they did so promptly and did a great job." Lincoln R., a repeat customer, notes they "do a good job of making sure all looks right/touching up if needed." David Fordyce's updated review praises their efforts to "remedy the issues" he experienced.
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John appears consistently in customer experiences from start to finish. Donna W. describes him as "super helpful and responsive, giving updates during the process." Sue N. mentions "Manager John Contreras came by upon completion to review work and ensure satisfaction." Charlie Gibson found John "superb in planning and getting all projects completely timely and on budget."
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The company tackles diverse projects requiring specialized skills. Madison White raves Fernando did an "INCREDIBLE job painting lime wash" in her dining room. Jason W. used them to "install, frame, and finish a gas fireplace" with "marble tile finish and solid mahogany shelves." Gina Mateer praises Ludwin's team for window frame repairs, calling it "best work I have had in my home ever!"
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Several reviewers return for additional work. Lincoln R. states "we just hired APP, for the second time" and plans to use them "on future needs." Estefania Alexandre has "hired Juan Carlos and his team at Austin Professional Painting for multiple projects." Thomas Allen reports using them "several times over the last few years" for multiple properties.
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Speed without sacrificing quality appears throughout reviews. Donna W. notes they "completed the job faster than I anticipated." Timothy Patterson reports they "finished the job in two days" for an exterior repaint. Oluwabukolami Tiamiyu adds they "finished ahead of schedule" when prepping a home for market. Susan Abplanalp mentions "they finished early" on her project.
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The team adapts gracefully when situations change. When Donna W. "made a mistake in my house terminology and gave them wrong direction," they "were kind enough to fix it for me without hesitation." Susan Abplanalp reports an accidental breakage where "John went above and beyond to make it right." This accountability builds the trust customers describe.
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Updated: 04-07-2026