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# Best Painting in Raleigh, NC - RaleighTopRated.com

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# Best painting companies in Raleigh, NC

Verified Raleigh painting companies for interior and exterior painting, residential and commercial - serving North Raleigh, Cary, Apex, Wake Forest, Holly Springs, Garner and beyond.

Rankings updated October 2026 from Google ratings and review volume - not paid placement

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## How to pick a painting company in Raleigh

The best painters prep more than they paint, use their own crews, and put the scope and paint spec in writing. Cheap paint jobs cost more when they peel in a year.

The Research Triangle has been near the top of every growth list for a decade, and Raleigh subdivisions go up faster than the trades can staff. When you compare painting companies in Raleigh, ask every one of them the same three questions: are you licensed and insured for this exact work, who is actually showing up (your crew or a sub), and what does the warranty cover in writing.

Searching for painting companies near me in Raleigh? Everyone ranked below serves Raleigh and the surrounding neighborhoods, including North Raleigh, Cary, Apex, Wake Forest, Holly Springs, Garner. Check the address and service area on a listing before you call, because the closest one is not always the one a search engine puts first.

How we rank these Raleigh businesses

Today this order comes from public Google ratings and review volume, and nothing else.

- **A quality floor.** At least a 4.0 rating and 15 or more reviews to be listed at all.

- **Confidence, not just stars.** A thin rating gets pulled toward the typical rating for its own category, in proportion to how few reviews back it up; a well-reviewed rating is trusted almost entirely as is. A 4.9 from 7 reviews is a weaker claim than a 4.5 from 890, and the order says so.

- **Recent counts for more.** A five star review from four years ago is not evidence about the crew working today.

- **One customer, one voice,** and a burst of reviews in a single day counts for less than the same reviews earned over a month.

- **Local means local.** A business has to actually serve Raleigh to be listed here. We measure the distance from the business to the city and drop the ones that are really in another market, which is why you will not see a clinic an hour away sitting above the one down the road.

- **The ranked order is not for sale.** No business can pay to move up in the numbered list. Every position in it is earned on public ratings and review volume and nothing else.

- **Featured is a labelled spotlight, not a rank.** The starred card above the rankings is reserved for businesses that have recently joined Top Rated. A new client can be excellent and still have a short review history, and the numbers alone would bury them for months, so the spotlight gives them visibility while that history builds. It carries no position number, it never moves anyone in the numbered list below it, and it is clearly marked every time it appears. We also rotate it: promotions and seasonal events cycle different clients through the slot, so it is a turn in the spotlight rather than a permanent purchase.

**What is changing.** We are adding a second signal: reviews left here by customers whose job we can actually trace. It is built and published below so you can see it before it counts, and it is not part of the order yet. A review will count more when we can prove the job happened, not because it was left on our site.

How much each kind of review counts

- 1.6x**Verified job**

A Top Rated review from a customer whose job we can trace: we brokered the lead, the work was booked, and the review came after the job.

- 1.2x**Verified account**

A Top Rated review from a real, signed-in account that we cannot tie to a specific job.

- 1x**Google**

A public Google review. This is the baseline and it is not discounted.

- 0x**Unverified**

Anything we cannot stand behind. Shown if we show it, counts for nothing.

Still curious? [The full methodology](/methodology/) and [the FAQ](/faq/).

## The full Raleigh ranking

Show independents only

1

[919 FAYE ART LAB Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/919-faye-art-lab/)

★★★★★ 5 · 571 Google reviews · 319 Fayetteville St Suite 104

[View profile](/biz/919-faye-art-lab/) [Call](tel:+19199439043) [Website](http://919fayeartlabrdu.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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2

[Triangle Pro Painting Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/triangle-pro-painting/)

★★★★★ 5 · 420 Google reviews · 2617 Rowland Rd #102

[View profile](/biz/triangle-pro-painting/) [Call](tel:+19195685272) [Website](https://trianglepropainting.com/service-areas/wake-county-nc/raleigh/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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[Matrix Painting Inc. Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/matrix-painting-inc/)

★★★★★ 5 · 138 Google reviews · 4608 Rockwood Dr

[View profile](/biz/matrix-painting-inc/) [Call](tel:+19198277985) [Website](https://www.matrixpaintinginc.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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[Unlimited Paint & Wallpaper Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/unlimited-paint-wallpaper/)

★★★★★ 5 · 133 Google reviews · 255 Lake Wendell Rd

[View profile](/biz/unlimited-paint-wallpaper/) [Call](tel:+19193656316) [Website](http://unlimitedpaint.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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5

[Dixie Paint Inc of Raleigh NC Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/dixie-paint-inc-of-raleigh-nc/)

★★★★★ 5 · 87 Google reviews · 1700 Oak Grove Church Rd

[View profile](/biz/dixie-paint-inc-of-raleigh-nc/) [Call](tel:+19194225054) [Website](https://dixiepaintinc.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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6

[Craftwork Painting - Raleigh Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/craftwork-painting-raleigh/)

★★★★★ 5 · 77 Google reviews · 3915 Beryl Rd Ste 130 Unit 30

[View profile](/biz/craftwork-painting-raleigh/) [Call](tel:+19193240905) [Website](https://www.craftwork.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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7

[CPM Painting INC Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/cpm-painting-inc/)

★★★★★ 5 · 75 Google reviews · 510 Pylon Dr

[View profile](/biz/cpm-painting-inc/) [Call](tel:+19197208088) [Website](https://cpmpaintinginc.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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8

[H Quality Painting Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/h-quality-painting/)

★★★★★ 5 · 47 Google reviews · 3609 Waleback Ln

[View profile](/biz/h-quality-painting/) [Call](tel:+19843087939) [Website](http://hqualitypainting.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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9

[Paint EZ of North Raleigh](/biz/paint-ez-of-north-raleigh/)

★★★★★ 5 · 34 Google reviews · 8480 Honeycutt Rd Ste. 200

[View profile](/biz/paint-ez-of-north-raleigh/) [Call](tel:+19197269670) [Website](https://paintez.com/north-raleigh/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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10

[Ar Paint & More Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/ar-paint-more/)

★★★★★ 5 · 23 Google reviews · 2921 Tarheel Clubhouse Rd

[View profile](/biz/ar-paint-more/) [Call](tel:+19843834632) [Website](https://arpaintandmore.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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11

[Gonzalez Painters & Contractors Inc. Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/gonzalez-painters-contractors-inc/)

★★★★½ 4.9 · 2018 Google reviews · 4301 Bennett Memorial Rd

[View profile](/biz/gonzalez-painters-contractors-inc/) [Call](tel:+19194776058) [Website](https://fgpainting.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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12

[CertaPro Painters of Cary-Apex, NC](/biz/certapro-painters-of-cary-apex-nc/)

★★★★½ 4.9 · 872 Google reviews · 251 Towerview Ct

[View profile](/biz/certapro-painters-of-cary-apex-nc/) [Call](tel:+19194220595) [Website](https://certapro.com/cary-apex/landing-page/residential-gbp-landing/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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13

[Socaz Painting Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/socaz-painting/)

★★★★½ 4.9 · 271 Google reviews · 1513 Ronald Dr

[View profile](/biz/socaz-painting/) [Call](tel:+19198040381) [Website](https://www.socazpainting.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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14

[Painter1 of Raleigh](/biz/painter1-of-raleigh/)

★★★★½ 4.9 · 248 Google reviews · 5012 Trembath Ln

[View profile](/biz/painter1-of-raleigh/) [Call](tel:+19842082443) [Website](https://www.painter1.com/raleigh/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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15

[NC Pro Painters Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/nc-pro-painters/)

★★★★★ 5 · 17 Google reviews · 4621 Mowbray Dr

[View profile](/biz/nc-pro-painters/) [Call](tel:+19198627067) [Website](https://www.ncpropainters.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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16

[Triangle Painting & Siding Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/triangle-painting-siding/)

★★★★½ 4.9 · 223 Google reviews · 7308 Self Storage Rd

[View profile](/biz/triangle-painting-siding/) [Call](tel:+19198051970) [Website](https://paintthetriangle.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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17

[All-Pro Painting & Contracting- Cary Painters Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/all-pro-painting-contracting-cary-painters/)

★★★★½ 4.9 · 197 Google reviews · 1140 Kildaire Farm Rd

[View profile](/biz/all-pro-painting-contracting-cary-painters/) [Call](tel:+19192971010) [Website](https://www.ncallpropainters.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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18

[Raleigh Paint & Improvement, LLC Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/raleigh-paint-improvement-llc/)

★★★★½ 4.9 · 162 Google reviews · 311 New Bern Ave Ste 28383

[View profile](/biz/raleigh-paint-improvement-llc/) [Call](tel:+19196678148) [Website](https://raleighpaintandimprovement.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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19

[CLH Painting & Power Washing Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/clh-painting-power-washing/)

★★★★½ 4.9 · 155 Google reviews · 6829 Falls of Neuse Rd Ste 102

[View profile](/biz/clh-painting-power-washing/) [Call](tel:+19197955481) [Website](https://www.clhpainting.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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20

[All Pro Painting of NC - Raleigh Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/all-pro-painting-of-nc-raleigh/)

★★★★½ 4.9 · 141 Google reviews · 8376 Six Forks Rd

[View profile](/biz/all-pro-painting-of-nc-raleigh/) [Call](tel:+19193979455) [Website](https://www.allpropaintingnc.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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21

[Premier Painting & Drywall Contractors LLC Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/premier-painting-drywall-contractors-llc/)

★★★★½ 4.9 · 81 Google reviews · 2408 Win Rd

[View profile](/biz/premier-painting-drywall-contractors-llc/) [Call](tel:+19198837398) [Website](https://premierpaintinganddrywall.biz/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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22

[Painters of Raleigh](/biz/painters-of-raleigh/)

★★★★½ 4.9 · 80 Google reviews · 4551 US-401

[View profile](/biz/painters-of-raleigh/) [Call](tel:+19196090023) [Website](http://paintersofraleigh.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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23

[Albright Painting & Construction LLC Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/albright-painting-construction-llc/)

★★★★½ 4.9 · 58 Google reviews · 8801 Fast Park Dr #301

[View profile](/biz/albright-painting-construction-llc/) [Call](tel:+19193779513) [Website](http://albrightpaintingconstructionllc.net/?y_source=1_MTM3Mzc2NTMtNzE1LWxvY2F0aW9uLndlYnNpdGU%3D&utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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24

[Triangle Precision Painting Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/triangle-precision-painting/)

★★★★½ 4.9 · 46 Google reviews · Raleigh

[View profile](/biz/triangle-precision-painting/) [Call](tel:+19196186847) [Website](http://triangleprecisionpainting.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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25

[Mario's Painting NC Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/mario-s-painting-nc/)

★★★★½ 4.9 · 39 Google reviews · 279 Fire Dept Rd

[View profile](/biz/mario-s-painting-nc/) [Call](tel:+19843341236) [Website](https://www.mariospaintingnc.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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26

[Grady Jones Paint Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/grady-jones-paint/)

★★★★½ 4.9 · 30 Google reviews · 5501 Brickyard Ct

[View profile](/biz/grady-jones-paint/) [Call](tel:+19192723858) [Website](http://gradyjonespaint.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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27

[Cransten](/biz/cransten/)

★★★★½ 4.8 · 28 Google reviews · 421 Fayetteville St Ste 1100

[View profile](/biz/cransten/) [Call](tel:+19195894701) [Website](https://cransten.com/raleighhandymanandremodeling?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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28

[Hardee Paint Co Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/hardee-paint-co/)

★★★★½ 4.8 · 36 Google reviews · 5012 Raintree Ct

[View profile](/biz/hardee-paint-co/) [Call](tel:+19103525436) [Website](http://www.hardeepaint.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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29

[CertaPro Painters of North Raleigh, NC](/biz/certapro-painters-of-north-raleigh-nc/)

★★★★½ 4.8 · 271 Google reviews · 7200 Falls of Neuse Rd Unit 203

[View profile](/biz/certapro-painters-of-north-raleigh-nc/) [Call](tel:+18338477607) [Website](https://certapro.com/northraleigh/landing-page/residential-gbp/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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30

[Anderson Painting](/biz/anderson-painting/)

★★★★½ 4.8 · 257 Google reviews · 3800 Tryon Rd Unit B

[View profile](/biz/anderson-painting/) [Call](tel:+19196101855) [Website](https://www.andersonpaintingnc.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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31

[Express Yourself Paint LLC Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/express-yourself-paint-llc/)

★★★★½ 4.8 · 385 Google reviews · 4801 Glenwood Ave Ste 200-047

[View profile](/biz/express-yourself-paint-llc/) [Call](tel:+19195260611) [Website](http://expressyourselfpaint.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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32

[Professional Touch Paint Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/professional-touch-paint/)

★★★★½ 4.8 · 144 Google reviews · 1625 October Rd

[View profile](/biz/professional-touch-paint/) [Call](tel:+19196018879) [Website](https://professionaltouchpaintraleigh.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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33

[Happy Home Painting Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/happy-home-painting/)

★★★★½ 4.8 · 84 Google reviews · 5808 Magellan Wy

[View profile](/biz/happy-home-painting/) [Call](tel:+19193457382) [Website](http://www.happyhomepainting.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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Ratings and review counts sourced from Google. Businesses shown are the highest-rated in Raleigh; owners can claim and verify their listing free.

## Painting in Raleigh: common questions

### Who are the best painting companies in Raleigh?

Based on Google ratings and review volume as of October 2026, the top rated painting companies in Raleigh are 919 FAYE ART LAB, Triangle Pro Painting, Matrix Painting Inc.. See the live ranked list, ratings, and contact details on this page.

### How do I find painting companies near me in Raleigh?

Every company ranked on this page serves Raleigh and the surrounding area, including North Raleigh, Cary, Apex, Wake Forest, Holly Springs, Garner. Open any listing for its address, phone number and service area, then call the two or three closest to you. Distance is worth checking yourself: the nearest painting company is not automatically the best one, so this page ranks on rating and review volume first and leaves proximity to you.

### How do I choose a painting company in Raleigh?

The best painters prep more than they paint, use their own crews, and put the scope and paint spec in writing. Cheap paint jobs cost more when they peel in a year.

## Are you a top-rated Raleigh pro?

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