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Painters / decorators in the United States

1,984 painters / decorators across the United States, each compared on their reviews, credential evidence and evidence from named public sources. Independent evidence, no ads and no paid placement. Add your area below to see who's near you.

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What to check when hiring painters / decorators in the United States

MyTrustedTraders ranks on independent public evidence. No ads, no paid placement. Use these checks alongside the evidence on each profile before you decide who to contact.

  • Contractor licensing in the US is set by each state (and sometimes the city or county). For electrical, plumbing, HVAC or any major build, confirm the trade is licensed on your state's licensing board before hiring. Unlicensed work where a license is required can void permits and insurance and leave you no recourse.
  • Ask for a lien waiver as you pay each stage: in most US states an unpaid contractor or subcontractor can place a mechanic's lien on your home even if you already paid the main contractor, and a signed waiver is your protection.
  • Look for consistent reviews across several named sources, not one polished profile.
  • Check any credential evidence, and that the business details independently check out.
  • Get a written quote and keep guarantee, insurance and payment terms in writing.

How to judge a painter / decorator

Independent, no-ads guidance. The trade-specific checks that matter most, the warning signs, and what to ask before you hire. Use it alongside each contractor’s public evidence above.

Verify before you hire

  • If your home was built before 1978, federal law requires the firm to be EPA Lead-Safe (RRP) certified to disturb paint: verify the certification before any prep begins.
  • Painting is licensed in some states above a threshold (for example the CSLB C-33 painting license in California): check whether yours requires one and verify it.
  • Confirm general liability insurance and workers' compensation: important once ladders, scaffolding, or a crew are involved.
  • Get a written scope: surfaces, the prep work (sanding, priming, repairs), the number of coats, and the exact paint brand and product line.

Warning signs of a rogue contractor

  • A pre-1978 home and no EPA Lead-Safe certification: a federal-law violation that puts your family's health at risk.
  • A vague quote with no detail on prep, coats, or paint product: the difference between a cheap and a quality job lives in the prep.
  • A large cash deposit, or a price that only makes sense if they cut coats or skip priming.
  • No proof of insurance for crews working at height.

Questions to ask before you hire

  • My home predates 1978: are you EPA Lead-Safe certified for the prep work?
  • Do you carry liability and workers' compensation insurance?
  • What does the written scope include for prep, number of coats, and paint brand?
  • What is your warranty on peeling, blistering, or fading?

Frequently asked questions

How do I choose a trustworthy painter / decorator?
Compare the public evidence on each profile: how many independent reviews they have and across how many named sources, the rating and how recent it is, any credential evidence, and the company status. A painter / decorator backed by several named sources is harder to fake than one found in only one place.
Does MyTrustedTraders rank or recommend painters / decorators for payment?
No. There are no ads and no paid placement. Painters / decorators are ranked only by the strength of independent public evidence. No one can pay to rank higher, add a badge, or change their reviews.
Where do the reviews come from?
They're imported from named public review sources and always shown with the source named. They aren't reviews written on MyTrustedTraders. We cross-check the same business across sources rather than creating new reviews.
What should I check before hiring a painter / decorator?
Confirm credentials and insurance directly with the painter / decorator, get a written quote, and run the Cowboy Checker on the business first. MyTrustedTraders helps you shortlist on the evidence. It doesn't replace your own checks before you hire.

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