How do you decide which painters to list?

Every listing is evaluated against our published five-pillar methodology — reputation and review quality, service-area expertise, licensing and compliance, digital presence, and cross-platform consistency. We do not invent ratings or review counts.

Can a painter pay to rank higher?

Some listings are sponsored. They are always labeled Sponsored, and sponsorship does not change rank, awards, or how we evaluate the business.

Do I need a city shortlist to hire a painter?

City shortlists roll out one market at a time. Until one exists, use the what-we-look-for notes and red flags on this page to vet a local painter yourself.

Painters Directory

Painting looks simple until prep is skipped. We evaluate painters on written scopes that include prep and coatings, insurance for occupied homes and strata, reviews around neatness and colour accuracy, and quotes that separate labour from materials.

Painters by city

City shortlists for painters are rolling out city by city. In the meantime, here's exactly what we look for — and what to avoid — so you can vet one yourself with confidence.

Painters we're tracking

Evaluated against our five-pillar methodology. Sponsored listings are always labeled.

All Star Painting Company

Painters · New Westminster

Vancouver, North Vancouver, Burnaby & New Westminster

★ Highly Rated

Painting contractor covering interior, exterior, commercial, strata, and condo painting across the Lower Mainland.

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What we look for in a painter

A scope that names prep, primer, coats, and product lines
Liability insurance appropriate to interior and exterior work
Reviews that mention masking, cleanup, and honoured colour choices
Strata or commercial scheduling experience when that is the job
A realistic weather window on exterior quotes

When you need painters

Interior walls and trimExterior siding and fasciaStrata and condo common areasCommercial interiorsColour consultsCabinet and specialty finishes

Red flags when hiring

✕Per-room prices with 'prep extra' only after they arrive
✕No insurance for a multi-storey exterior
✕Oil over latex or other coating mismatches left unexplained
✕Pressure to paint in the rain 'so we can stay on schedule'
✕Reviews citing splatters, unpaid extras, or peeling within a season

FAQ

How do you decide which painters to list?: Every listing is evaluated against our published five-pillar methodology — reputation and review quality, service-area expertise, licensing and compliance, digital presence, and cross-platform consistency. We do not invent ratings or review counts.
Can a painter pay to rank higher?: Some listings are sponsored. They are always labeled Sponsored, and sponsorship does not change rank, awards, or how we evaluate the business.
Do I need a city shortlist to hire a painter?: City shortlists roll out one market at a time. Until one exists, use the what-we-look-for notes and red flags on this page to vet a local painter yourself.

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