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10 Best Painting Companies in Calgary, AB (2026)

TenBestFind ranks 10 painting companies in Calgary, AB. Each company was checked against the criteria set out under How we chose. Each entry below says why the company was picked and what to weigh before hiring. The list was last reviewed on November 2, 2026.

Earl's Paintworks and Image Line Painting hold 5.0 ratings among the best painting companies in Calgary, MV Painting Inc, Neighbourhood Painters and Dow Brothers Painting sit at 4.9, and Harding's Painting has the biggest review base at 1,061. The Urban Painter offers a 3-year warranty and free colour help, Elite Trade Painting names its supervisors and uses employee crews, Timeless Painting advertises a 5-year warranty, and 403-Painter rounds out the list with a 3-year warranty and a caution about slow quotes.

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The Ranking

Our top 10 painting companies in Calgary

Calgary paint takes a beating. The city sits at about 1,045 metres, so ultraviolet exposure is strong, chinook winds swing temperatures by 20 degrees or more in a day, and winter air is very dry. Wood trim, fascia, decks and fences usually wear out first, and stucco, which covers a large share of homes built since the 1980s, needs sound repairs before it is repainted. Harding's Painting states repaint intervals of roughly 4 to 7 years for wood and 5 to 7 years for stucco in this climate, and the better painters here describe their prep on the website. The housing stock is mixed. Inner-city neighbourhoods such as Hillhurst, Mount Royal, Bridgeland and Altadore have older wood-frame and brick houses with plaster, original trim and several layers of old paint. Newer northwest, northeast and south suburbs have Hardie board, vinyl and stucco exteriors and a lot of builder-grade interior paint and cabinets. Older homes raise a safety point. Health Canada warns that paint in older houses can contain lead, and that sanding or scraping creates dust that is harmful to children and pregnant women. Ask any painter how they handle prep in an older home before you sign. Alberta has no provincial licence for painting contractors, so the checks are yours to run. Ask for a City of Calgary business licence, a certificate of liability insurance and a WCB clearance letter, and get a written quote that lists prep, coats, products and warranty terms. Several companies here state licences or WCB coverage on their sites, and each profile says what the company states about itself and what we could not confirm. All ten companies below hold a Google rating of 4.6 or higher from at least 50 reviews and a working website with a real logo. Prices, schedules and warranty terms differ, so compare two or three written quotes before choosing.

  1. 01

    Best for a large, established company with a project manager

    Harding's Painting - Calgary

    4.8(1061 Google reviews)
    Best forLarge interior and exterior jobs where you want a big, established crew
    In business30 years
    WarrantyWritten warranty on interior work and a Don't Pay Until You're Satisfied guarantee on exterior projects, as stated on the company site.
    EmergencyNot listed

    Why we picked them

    4.8 from 1,061 Google reviews, the largest review base in the city, from a company that says it started in 1996.

    What we like

    • Started in a Calgary garage in 1996 and now holds 1,061 reviews
    • Project manager George is named for staying involved on a condo repaint
    • States $5 million liability, WCB and BBB A+ accreditation on its site

    Things to consider

    • Part of a franchise network with weekday-only hours, and the written warranty is described for interior work.

    Services

    • Interior painting
    • Exterior painting
    • Cabinet refinishing
    Key details
    Best for
    Large interior and exterior jobs where you want a big, established crew
    Service area
    Calgary
    Address
    240007 Frontier Cres Bay 2
    Years in business
    30 years
    Warranty
    Written warranty on interior work and a Don't Pay Until You're Satisfied guarantee on exterior projects, as stated on the company site.
    Credentials
    BBB A+ accredited
  2. 02

    Best for colour matching and a 3-year warranty

    The Urban Painter

    4.8(536 Google reviews)
    Best forHomeowners who want help choosing colour and a long written warranty
    In business18 years
    Warranty3-year warranty after a final walkthrough with a 100 percent satisfaction check, plus a Perfect Colour Guarantee, as stated on the company site.
    EmergencyNot listed

    Why we picked them

    4.8 from 536 Google reviews, in business since 2008 with COR certification and a 3-year warranty after a final walkthrough.

    What we like

    • Amanda matched the existing house colour at the quote stage, per a review
    • Free colour consultation and a test kit with every project
    • Painted a Hillhurst Victorian to a client's satisfaction

    Things to consider

    • The site does not mention WCB and names almost none of its crew.

    Services

    • Interior painting
    • Exterior painting
    • Cabinet refinishing
    Key details
    Best for
    Homeowners who want help choosing colour and a long written warranty
    Service area
    Calgary
    Address
    3603 2 St NE
    Years in business
    18 years
    Warranty
    3-year warranty after a final walkthrough with a 100 percent satisfaction check, plus a Perfect Colour Guarantee, as stated on the company site.
    Credentials
    COR certified
  3. 03

    Best for cabinet refinishing and weekend scheduling

    MV Painting Inc

    4.9(310 Google reviews)
    Best forInterior repaints, cabinet refinishing and old-house exterior prep
    In business18 years
    Warranty2-year written workmanship warranty on all painting work, with a satisfaction walkthrough, as stated on the company site.
    EmergencyNot listed

    Why we picked them

    4.9 from 310 Google reviews with a written 2-year warranty and Google hours every day, 8 AM to 11 PM.

    What we like

    • Victor is named for flexible scheduling and coming in under a quote
    • Cabinet and spray finishing case studies, including an Altadore kitchen
    • States a Calgary business licence, insurance and WCB on every job

    Things to consider

    • No owner or crew members are named on the website.

    Services

    • Interior painting
    • Exterior painting
    • Cabinet refinishing
    Key details
    Best for
    Interior repaints, cabinet refinishing and old-house exterior prep
    Service area
    Calgary
    Address
    321 19 St NW
    Years in business
    18 years
    Warranty
    2-year written workmanship warranty on all painting work, with a satisfaction walkthrough, as stated on the company site.
    Credentials
    City of Calgary business licence
  4. 04

    Best for owner-led work on large houses

    Neighbourhood Painters Ltd.

    4.9(240 Google reviews)
    Best forLarge houses with heavy prep, and owner-led residential projects
    In business23 years
    Warranty2-year warranty on painting services, as stated on the company site.
    EmergencyNot listed

    Why we picked them

    4.9 from 240 Google reviews, family owned since 2003 with a 2-year warranty and WCB coverage, per its site.

    What we like

    • Owner Andy is named in several reviews for visiting the job
    • Reviewers praise sanding, repairs and priming on big exteriors
    • Project manager Justin has more than 17 years in the trade

    Things to consider

    • The phone number on Google differs from the one on the website.

    Services

    • Interior painting
    • Exterior painting
    • Cabinet refinishing
    Key details
    Best for
    Large houses with heavy prep, and owner-led residential projects
    Service area
    Calgary
    Address
    427 36 Ave NE
    Years in business
    23 years
    Warranty
    2-year warranty on painting services, as stated on the company site.
    Credentials
    WCB coverage, licensed, insured and bonded
  5. 05

    Best for ceiling repair, stucco and Saturday appointments

    Earl's Paintworks Inc.

    5.0(166 Google reviews)
    Best forCeiling repair, stucco, trim and inner-city house repaints
    In business19 years
    Warranty3-year warranty on paint application at no cost. Excludes fences, decks, railings and walk-on surfaces, fading, tannin bleed and colour bleed on pressure treated wood.
    EmergencyNot listed

    Why we picked them

    5.0 from 166 Google reviews, in business since 2007 with a plainly worded 3-year paint warranty.

    What we like

    • Repaired only the damaged areas of a stipple ceiling for one client
    • Open Saturday, 9 AM to 5 PM
    • BBB, WCB and Alberta Painting Contractors Association listed on its site

    Things to consider

    • The warranty excludes decks, fences and other walk-on surfaces.

    Services

    • Interior painting
    • Exterior painting
    • Cabinet refinishing
    Key details
    Best for
    Ceiling repair, stucco, trim and inner-city house repaints
    Service area
    Calgary
    Address
    6304 33 Ave NW
    Years in business
    19 years
    Warranty
    3-year warranty on paint application at no cost. Excludes fences, decks, railings and walk-on surfaces, fading, tannin bleed and colour bleed on pressure treated wood.
    Credentials
    BBB accredited
  6. 06

    Best for a family crew doing cabinets and trim

    Dow Brothers Painting

    4.9(102 Google reviews)
    Best forWhole-house repaints, cabinets and new-build finishing in the south and west
    In businessNot listed
    Warranty3 years on labour and materials after completion. Excludes consequential damage, prior work by others, shifting or settling, dirty surfaces causing discoloration, water damage and unforeseen weather.
    EmergencyNot listed

    Why we picked them

    4.9 from 102 Google reviews and a 3-year labour and materials warranty with its exclusions stated.

    What we like

    • Reviewers describe whole-house repaints finished on time and to quote
    • Noelle and Levi are named for clear booking and updates
    • Neighbourhood pages across all four Calgary quadrants

    Things to consider

    • The site lists WCB but no liability insurance, so request a certificate.

    Services

    • Interior painting
    • Exterior painting
    • Cabinet refinishing
    Key details
    Best for
    Whole-house repaints, cabinets and new-build finishing in the south and west
    Service area
    Calgary
    Address
    6613 44 St SE
    Warranty
    3 years on labour and materials after completion. Excludes consequential damage, prior work by others, shifting or settling, dirty surfaces causing discoloration, water damage and unforeseen weather.
    Credentials
    WCB coverage
  7. 07

    Best for large homes with named supervisors

    Elite Trade Painting Calgary

    4.8(176 Google reviews)
    Best forBig or complicated houses that need supervisors and a larger crew
    In businessNot listed
    Warranty3-year warranty, with full terms on a separate warranty page on the company site.
    EmergencyNot listed

    Why we picked them

    4.8 from 176 Google reviews, employee painters and a 3-year warranty, with owners and supervisors named on its site.

    What we like

    • Painters are employees, not subcontractors, per the company
    • Reviewers praise crews on a 1972 house and a many-peaked large home
    • Open until 9 PM on weekdays

    Things to consider

    • The site lists no WCB or insurance details and cites two different figures for years in business.

    Services

    • Interior painting
    • Exterior painting
    Key details
    Best for
    Big or complicated houses that need supervisors and a larger crew
    Service area
    Calgary
    Address
    7725 56 St SE #115
    Warranty
    3-year warranty, with full terms on a separate warranty page on the company site.
    Credentials
    Licensed and insured, Canadian owned
  8. 08

    Best for pre-sale exteriors and sprayed vanities

    Image Line Painting

    5.0(52 Google reviews)
    Best forExterior repaints before a sale, rental units and spray-finished vanities
    In business19 years
    WarrantyPremium Workmanship Warranty, with the terms published on the company's warranty page.
    EmergencyNot listed

    Why we picked them

    5.0 from 52 Google reviews, owner-led since 2007 and open every day, 9 AM to 8 PM.

    What we like

    • Owner Cristian explains brand, sheen and coats at the estimate
    • Spray booth used for a bathroom vanity, per a review
    • Coordinated a rental repaint for an out-of-town owner

    Things to consider

    • The smallest review base here at 52, and no published warranty length.

    Services

    • Interior painting
    • Exterior painting
    • Cabinet refinishing
    Key details
    Best for
    Exterior repaints before a sale, rental units and spray-finished vanities
    Service area
    Calgary
    Address
    4508 6 St NE
    Years in business
    19 years
    Warranty
    Premium Workmanship Warranty, with the terms published on the company's warranty page.
    Credentials
    Licensed and insured
  9. 09

    Best for a 5-year warranty

    Timeless Painting

    4.6(92 Google reviews)
    Best forRental turnovers, trim and wall repaints, and buyers who want a 5-year warranty
    In business21 years
    WarrantyTimeless 5-Year Warranty on every project, with details on the company's warranty page. Paint products carry manufacturer warranties.
    EmergencyNot listed

    Why we picked them

    4.6 from 92 Google reviews and a stated 5-year warranty on every project, in business since 2005.

    What we like

    • Longest warranty stated in this ranking
    • Crews arrive early and finish ahead of schedule, per reviewers
    • Offered a 10 percent holdback to one hesitant client

    Things to consider

    • The lowest rating here at 4.6, with some past complaints online.

    Services

    • Interior painting
    • Exterior painting
    • Cabinet refinishing
    Key details
    Best for
    Rental turnovers, trim and wall repaints, and buyers who want a 5-year warranty
    Service area
    Calgary
    Address
    4046 96 Ave SE
    Years in business
    21 years
    Warranty
    Timeless 5-Year Warranty on every project, with details on the company's warranty page. Paint products carry manufacturer warranties.
    Credentials
    Timeless 5-Year Warranty on every project
  10. 10

    Best for a 3-year warranty on scheduled jobs

    403-Painter

    4.7(112 Google reviews)
    Best forExterior trim, interior repaints and cabinet spraying where you can wait for a quote
    In businessNot listed
    Warranty3-year warranty with a 100 percent satisfaction guarantee, as stated on the company site. Exclusions are not published.
    EmergencyNot listed

    Why we picked them

    4.7 from 112 Google reviews, over 20 years of experience and a 3-year warranty, per its site.

    What we like

    • Reviewers praise clean cut-in work on a complicated wall
    • Painted garage trim, a pergola and a peak on time, per a review
    • Colour sample box on projects over 3,000 dollars

    Things to consider

    • Two 2026 reviews report waiting weeks for a quote that never arrived.

    Services

    • Interior painting
    • Exterior painting
    • Cabinet refinishing
    Key details
    Best for
    Exterior trim, interior repaints and cabinet spraying where you can wait for a quote
    Service area
    Calgary
    Address
    1305 33 St NE #15
    Warranty
    3-year warranty with a 100 percent satisfaction guarantee, as stated on the company site. Exclusions are not published.
    Credentials
    Licensed, insured and safety certified

Side by Side

Compare the top painting companies in Calgary

Ranking position reflects our editorial review, not customer ratings.

Editorial comparison of the 10 ranked companies. Customer ratings, where shown, come from the source named on each company profile.
RankCompanyBest forKey servicesService areaGoogle ratingEmergencyProfile
01Harding's Painting - CalgaryLarge interior and exterior jobs where you want a big, established crewInterior painting, Exterior painting, Cabinet refinishingCalgary4.8(1061)Not listedView
02The Urban PainterHomeowners who want help choosing colour and a long written warrantyInterior painting, Exterior painting, Cabinet refinishingCalgary4.8(536)Not listedView
03MV Painting IncInterior repaints, cabinet refinishing and old-house exterior prepInterior painting, Exterior painting, Cabinet refinishingCalgary4.9(310)Not listedView
04Neighbourhood Painters Ltd.Large houses with heavy prep, and owner-led residential projectsInterior painting, Exterior painting, Cabinet refinishingCalgary4.9(240)Not listedView
05Earl's Paintworks Inc.Ceiling repair, stucco, trim and inner-city house repaintsInterior painting, Exterior painting, Cabinet refinishingCalgary5.0(166)Not listedView
06Dow Brothers PaintingWhole-house repaints, cabinets and new-build finishing in the south and westInterior painting, Exterior painting, Cabinet refinishingCalgary4.9(102)Not listedView
07Elite Trade Painting CalgaryBig or complicated houses that need supervisors and a larger crewInterior painting, Exterior paintingCalgary4.8(176)Not listedView
08Image Line PaintingExterior repaints before a sale, rental units and spray-finished vanitiesInterior painting, Exterior painting, Cabinet refinishingCalgary5.0(52)Not listedView
09Timeless PaintingRental turnovers, trim and wall repaints, and buyers who want a 5-year warrantyInterior painting, Exterior painting, Cabinet refinishingCalgary4.6(92)Not listedView
10403-PainterExterior trim, interior repaints and cabinet spraying where you can wait for a quoteInterior painting, Exterior painting, Cabinet refinishingCalgary4.7(112)Not listedView

Coverage

Painting companies serving Calgary and nearby areas

Most companies in this ranking work across Alberta and the surrounding suburbs. Coverage and travel fees vary, so confirm your address is inside the service area before scheduling.

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Nearby rankings

Service coverage across Calgary. Individual company areas are listed on each profile.

Methodology

How we chose the best painting companies in Calgary

We searched Google Maps for house painters, painting contractor companies and interior and exterior painting in Calgary on November 2, 2026, then ran neighbourhood and cabinet painting variants to fill the list. Companies are listed in Google's own result order. Each had to be operating, rated 4.5 or higher from at least 50 Google reviews, have a working own website, a real logo, photos and a staffed street address in Calgary. We excluded home addresses, mailbox suites, keyword-stuffed names, template and lead-generation sites, businesses outside the city, companies with too few reviews and sites we could not verify. Licences, warranties and insurance are the companies' own statements unless noted. No company paid for a place. Ratings and review counts were read on November 2, 2026.

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Hiring

How to choose a painting company in Calgary

  1. Verify insurance and credentials

    Ask for a current certificate of insurance and confirm registration or licensing with the authority that issues it, not with the company.

  2. Ask for a written estimate

    Scope, materials, removal, disposal and who pulls the permit should all be named on the page rather than agreed on the doorstep.

  3. Compare multiple quotes

    Two or three bids on the same scope. A number far below the others usually means something has been left out of it.

  4. Understand the warranty

    Separate the manufacturer's warranty on materials from the company's own warranty on the work, and get both in writing.

  5. Ask who performs the work

    Find out whether the crew are employees or subcontractors, and who supervises them on the day.

  6. Check recent local projects

    Ask for addresses or photographs of comparable jobs finished nearby in the last year or two.

  7. Avoid high-pressure sales

    A discount that expires today, or a knock on the door after a storm, is a reason to slow down rather than sign.

  8. Get everything in writing

    Change orders, timeline and payment schedule included, before the first payment changes hands.

Questions to ask before hiring

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Red flags

  • No verifiable local business address or registration
  • Pressure to sign on the first visit
  • A demand for full payment up front
  • An offer to cover or waive your insurance deductible
  • Refusal to put warranty terms in writing
  • A quote that will not itemize scope

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FAQ

Painting companies in Calgary FAQs

Does Alberta or Calgary require a licence for painting contractors?

No. Alberta has no provincial licence for painting contractors, so the checks are yours to run. Ask for a City of Calgary business licence, a certificate of liability insurance and a WCB clearance letter, and get a written quote with prep, coats, products and warranty terms. Several of the ten companies state WCB or insurance on their sites, and each profile says what we could not confirm.

How much does it cost to hire a painter in Calgary?

It depends on prep, surfaces, ceiling heights and the paint line, and none of these companies publishes fixed prices, so get two or three written quotes. Compare what each one includes, such as repairs, coats, products, trim, ceilings and cleanup. Ask for the warranty length in writing too, since the companies here state warranties from 2 to 5 years.

How often should I repaint my house exterior in Calgary?

Harding's Painting gives these rough intervals for the Canadian climate: wood every 4 to 7 years, stucco every 5 to 7 years, aluminum siding up to 5 years and brick 15 to 20 years. Sun-facing walls, fascia and trim usually wear first. Ask a painter to assess prep needs before quoting, because peeling or cracked surfaces need repair first.

Editorial Record

About this ranking

Originally published
November 2026
Last reviewed
November 2026
Companies evaluated
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