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5 Best Painting Services in Columbia (2026)

Ranked by real Google ratings and review volume · How we chose

Brad Smith
By Brad Smith, Home Services Expert · ✓ Updated · 6 min read

We compared 19 painting services in Columbia on Google Maps · 5 listed · How we rank

Painting services in Columbia on this page are rated 4.8 to 5 on Google and hold more than 700 reviews between them. DuVall Painting and Repairs has the largest base at 4.9 from more than 200 reviews, and the jobs reviewers describe range from whole-house interiors and cabinets to decks and brick.

Short answer: DuVall Painting and Repairs has the largest review base, at 4.9 from more than 200 reviews, with reviewers praising its prompt estimates and clean lines. Midlands Pro Painters holds a 5.0 rating. No prices are published here, so ask for a written estimate.
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Painters Side by Side

# Business Rating Reviews Best for
1 DuVall Painting and Repairs 4.9 ★ 203 Interiors and repairs View ›
2 Despres Painting LLC 4.9 ★ 142 Cabinets, decks and exteriors View ›
3 Paint Pros 4.9 ★ 135 Whole-home interiors View ›
4 Midlands Pro Painters 5.0 ★ 121 Rated 5.0, Lexington-based View ›
5 CertaPro Painters of Lexington 4.8 ★ 121 Interior and exterior projects View ›
5 Best Painting Services in Columbia (2026)

Painting companies, reviewed

DuVall Painting and Repairs logo
#1 Overall🕑 Open 6 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

DuVall Painting and Repairs

4.9203 Google reviews

DuVall Painting and Repairs offers residential and commercial painting, according to its site, with free estimates. It has no street address on Google, so it serves the area rather than a shop you visit. Reviewers describe interior rooms, drywall tape-joint repairs and nearly whole-house paint jobs.

What people praise

  • Reviewers say the estimate and proposal came quickly after the first call
  • Reviewers praise clean lines and attention to detail
  • A reviewer says the crew repaired drywall issues as part of the job
  • Reviewers mention showing up when promised
Reputation scorecardrank in Columbia
Rating4.9 / 5
Review volume203 · 97th
Confidencehigh
Recency5 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown96% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A well-reviewed painter at 4.9 from the largest base here. Reviewers keep returning to speed, communication and tidy results.

Website+1803-446-8863 Directions
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#2🕑 Open 5 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

Despres Painting LLC

4.9142 Google reviews

Despres Painting LLC works from Raintree Dr in Columbia and does interior and exterior house painting, according to its site. Reviewers describe painted kitchen cabinets, a deck, brick, shutters and railings, and a bedroom.

What people praise

  • Reviewers praise color advice and help choosing hardware
  • A reviewer says the cabinet finish looks factory smooth
  • Reviewers mention care in protecting rooms and keeping the work neat
  • One reviewer calls it a family business that cares about its work

Worth knowing

  • One reviewer says the bid was higher than some others
Reputation scorecardrank in Columbia
Rating4.9 / 5
Review volume142 · 92nd
Confidencemoderate
Recency4 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown97% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A strong choice for cabinets and exterior work, rated 4.9 from more than 140 reviews. A reviewer found the price worth it after seeing the process.

Website+1803-805-2203 Directions

1317 Raintree Dr, Columbia, SC 29212

Paint Pros logo
#3🕑 Open 6 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

Paint Pros

4.9135 Google reviews

Paint Pros is a home painting company serving Columbia, with residential and commercial work and free estimates, according to its site. It has no street address on Google, so it serves the area. Reviewers describe interior walls, trim, a first floor repaint and a ceiling fan pull-chain repair.

What people praise

  • A reviewer calls the prices very reasonable and the work exceptional
  • Reviewers say walls were patched and trim handled carefully
  • Reviewers praise the office manager for patience and communication
  • A reviewer says the team arrived quickly
Reputation scorecardrank in Columbia
Rating4.9 / 5
Review volume135 · 87th
Confidencemoderate
Recency8 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown96% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A 4.9 rating from more than 130 reviews, with warm comments on office communication as well as the painting.

Website+1803-754-3353 Directions
Midlands Pro Painters logo
#4🕑 Open 5 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

Midlands Pro Painters

5.0121 Google reviews

Midlands Pro Painters is based on Woodcraft Dr in Lexington and says on its site that it serves Lexington and surrounding areas. Reviewers describe interior painting, cabinets painted from a cherry stain to white and baseboards and doors.

What people praise

  • Reviewers describe detailed estimates and a fair quote
  • A reviewer says the team returned for a second project
  • A reviewer says the painted cabinets look like they came from the factory
  • Reviewers praise the owner's suggestions and the friendly office

Worth knowing

  • Based in Lexington, so confirm travel to your part of Columbia
Reputation scorecardrank in Columbia
Rating5 / 5
Review volume121 · 79th
Confidencemoderate
Recency5 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown98% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A 5.0 rating from more than 120 reviews and a reviewer who hired the team a second time. Confirm service to your address.

Website+1803-767-9544 Directions

130 Woodcraft Dr, Lexington, SC 29073

CertaPro Painters of Lexington logo
#5🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

CertaPro Painters of Lexington

4.8121 Google reviews

CertaPro Painters of Lexington works from W Main St in Lexington. Reviewers describe interior and exterior painting, drywall repair, recaulked doors and windows, a wrought iron railing, a porch and a wood floor painted.

What people praise

  • A reviewer says the owner measured each room and explained what was needed before quoting
  • Reviewers describe thorough assessments and reasonable pricing
  • A reviewer praises the team for working on two-story ladders with ease

Worth knowing

  • One reviewer mentions a small early issue on a longer project and says the owner worked to make it right
  • Based in Lexington, so confirm travel to your address
Reputation scorecardrank in Columbia
Rating4.8 / 5
Review volume121 · 79th
Confidencemoderate
Recency4 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown92% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: Reviewers describe both interior and exterior projects, including larger ones, and the rating is 4.8 from more than 120 reviews.

Website+1803-666-6044 Directions

203 W Main St Ste C5, Lexington, SC 29072

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How to read the scores

Rating is the Google star average for each business. Review volume is how many customers have rated it, compared with other businesses in the same search. Confidence weighs the rating by that volume. Recency shows how recently customers are still leaving reviews.

What does painting cost in Columbia?

Painting is priced by the job. Room size, wall condition, prep and repairs, ceiling height, cabinets versus walls, and interior versus exterior all change the quote.

Painting near Columbia

Despres Painting has a Columbia address, Midlands Pro Painters and CertaPro Painters of Lexington are based in Lexington, and DuVall and Paint Pros serve the area without a listed street address. Searching for painters near me? Each listing below shows a phone number and directions.

What to ask before you hire a painter

  • Is the estimate itemized, and does it include prep and repairs?
  • Who will be on site each day, and how long will the job take?
  • How do you protect floors and furniture?
  • What paint brand and finish will you use, and for how long is the work covered?
  • Do you handle cabinets, decks or exteriors, or only interior walls?

Frequently asked questions

Which Columbia painters have reviews for cabinets?

Reviewers of Despres Painting LLC and Midlands Pro Painters describe painted kitchen cabinets that look factory smooth. Ask to see examples of a similar finish.

Do Columbia painters handle exterior work?

Despres Painting’s site lists exterior painting, and reviewers describe a deck, brick and shutters. CertaPro Painters of Lexington reviewers describe exterior work, recaulked windows and railings.

Do painters here do drywall repair before painting?

Reviewers of DuVall Painting and Repairs and CertaPro Painters of Lexington describe drywall repairs as part of the job. Ask for repair work to be listed separately in the estimate.

Is a Lexington painter willing to work in Columbia?

Midlands Pro Painters says it serves Lexington and surrounding areas. Confirm that your address is within the service area when you request an estimate.

The bottom line

DuVall Painting and Repairs has the largest review base, and Midlands Pro Painters holds the only 5.0 rating. Get an itemized written estimate, ask for examples of similar work, and confirm a start date before you commit.

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