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6 Best Painting Companies in Austin, TX (2026)

TenBestFind ranks 6 painting companies in Austin, TX. Each company was checked against the criteria set out under How we chose. Lists name up to ten companies, and this one stops at 6 because only 6 met them. The list was last reviewed on November 2, 2026.

21st Century Painting, Roofing, & Siding of Austin, Five Star Painting of Austin and Tex Painting lead our list of the six best painting companies in Austin, TX. All six have at least 4.5 stars from 50 or more Google reviews, a working website, a logo and a staffed street address in Austin. We checked each one on November 2, 2026 and list them by number of Google reviews, highest first. No company paid to be here.

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The Ranking

Our top 6 painting companies in Austin

Painting an Austin house is as much about the weather and the walls as the color. Strong sun, summer heat and sudden storms break down exterior paint, wood trim and caulk faster than many homeowners expect, and hail has been a repeat problem in parts of the metro. Inside, much of the older housing stock in neighborhoods like Hyde Park, Travis Heights and Bouldin Creek has plaster, old trim and layers of earlier coats, while newer subdivisions to the north and southwest have textured drywall and tall ceilings that take longer to cut in cleanly. Clay soil can shift a foundation and open cracks in walls and stucco, so good prep matters more than the brand of paint.\n\nTwo checks protect you. First, Texas does not license painting contractors at the state level, so there is no licence to look up. Ask each company for a certificate of insurance and a written scope that names the products and the number of coats. Second, if the house was built before 1978, lead paint may be present. Federal EPA rules require firms that disturb painted surfaces in those homes to be lead-safe certified and to follow set work practices. Ask the company whether it holds that certification and how it contains dust.\n\nThe six companies below work across Austin, from West Lake Hills and South Lamar to North Austin and Oak Hill. Some are owner-run shops, others are local offices of national brands, and one also does roofing and siding. Each profile notes what the company publishes about warranty and credentials, and what to ask before you sign. Several do not print insurance details on their sites, so do not skip the question.

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  1. 01

    Best for exteriors that need siding or roof work

    21st Century Painting, Roofing, & Siding of Austin

    5.0(532 Google reviews)
    Best forExteriors that need carpentry, siding repair or Hardie siding along with paint or roof work
    In business30 years
    WarrantyNot listed
    EmergencyNot listed

    Why we picked them

    A 5.0 rating from 529 Google reviews and operating since 1996, with siding and roofing crews for jobs where paint is only part of the repair.

    What we like

    • In business since 1996
    • Painting, siding repair and roofing from one company
    • BBB and EPA Lead-Safe logos shown on its website

    Things to consider

    • No company workmanship warranty is stated, only a manufacturer warranty on Hardie siding

    Services

    • Interior painting
    • Exterior painting
    Key details
    Best for
    Exteriors that need carpentry, siding repair or Hardie siding along with paint or roof work
    Service area
    Austin
    Address
    9811-A Beck Cir
    Years in business
    30 years
    Credentials
    Better Business Bureau logo shown on website
  2. 02

    Best for a structured process and a written warranty

    Five Star Painting of Austin

    4.9(474 Google reviews)
    Best forFull-house interior and exterior jobs with project managers and color help
    In business22 years
    WarrantyTwo years from the date the customer satisfaction survey is completed, covering peeling and blistering from defective workmanship. Not transferable.
    EmergencyNot listed

    Why we picked them

    4.9 stars from 474 reviews, named project managers and a two-year workmanship warranty make it the most process-driven option.

    What we like

    • Two-year warranty against peeling and blistering
    • Project managers and a visiting color consultant
    • Open seven days a week

    Things to consider

    • Franchise office, and the warranty clock starts after the satisfaction survey is returned

    Services

    • Interior painting
    • Exterior painting
    • Cabinet refinishing
    Key details
    Best for
    Full-house interior and exterior jobs with project managers and color help
    Service area
    Austin
    Address
    500 N Capital of Texas Hwy Bldg 2
    Years in business
    22 years
    Warranty
    Two years from the date the customer satisfaction survey is completed, covering peeling and blistering from defective workmanship. Not transferable.
    Financing
    Available
    Credentials
    Neighborly Done Right Promise, two-year workmanship warranty
  3. 03

    Best for a locally owned, non-franchise painter

    Tex Painting

    4.9(456 Google reviews)
    Best forHomeowners who want written scopes, one point of contact and a foreman on site
    In business21 years
    WarrantyNot listed
    EmergencyNot listed

    Why we picked them

    4.9 stars from 456 reviews, a founder-led company operating since 2005 with written scopes that name the products.

    What we like

    • Family-owned since 2005, not a franchise
    • Written scopes naming products and materials
    • Crews work under a trained foreman

    Things to consider

    • The satisfaction warranty has no published length

    Services

    • Interior painting
    • Exterior painting
    • Cabinet refinishing
    Key details
    Best for
    Homeowners who want written scopes, one point of contact and a foreman on site
    Service area
    Austin
    Address
    1212 Guadalupe St
    Years in business
    21 years
  4. 04

    Best for exterior repaints with a three-year warranty

    VS Pro Painting

    4.9(367 Google reviews)
    Best forExterior repaints and cabinet work backed by a written workmanship warranty
    In businessNot listed
    WarrantyExterior painting: three years against peeling, flaking or blistering from workmanship. Interior painting: one year workmanship warranty. Excludes rust, mildew, moisture damage, caulk, galvanized metal, horizontal surfaces and normal wear. Paint product warranties come from the manufacturer.
    EmergencyNot listed

    Why we picked them

    4.9 stars from 367 reviews and a published three-year exterior and one-year interior workmanship warranty.

    What we like

    • Three-year exterior and one-year interior warranty
    • Named owner, project consultant and coordinator
    • Cabinet, brick and stone painting offered

    Things to consider

    • The website and Google list different phone numbers

    Services

    • Interior painting
    • Exterior painting
    • Cabinet refinishing
    Key details
    Best for
    Exterior repaints and cabinet work backed by a written workmanship warranty
    Service area
    Austin
    Address
    5555 N Lamar Blvd Ste H101
    Warranty
    Exterior painting: three years against peeling, flaking or blistering from workmanship. Interior painting: one year workmanship warranty. Excludes rust, mildew, moisture damage, caulk, galvanized metal, horizontal surfaces and normal wear. Paint product warranties come from the manufacturer.
    Credentials
    Better Business Bureau logo shown on website
  5. 05

    Best for whole-house repaints with color help

    CertaPro Painters of Austin, TX

    5.0(180 Google reviews)
    Best forWhole-house repaints with free color consulting, carpentry and drywall fixes
    In businessNot listed
    WarrantyNot listed
    EmergencyNot listed

    Why we picked them

    A perfect 5.0 from 180 reviews with free color consultation and customers who have come back for repeat jobs.

    What we like

    • Free color consultation
    • Cabinet refinishing, drywall and wood rot repair
    • Repeat customers, one painted three times in 16 years

    Things to consider

    • The warranty is mentioned but no terms are published

    Services

    • Interior painting
    • Exterior painting
    • Cabinet refinishing
    Key details
    Best for
    Whole-house repaints with free color consulting, carpentry and drywall fixes
    Service area
    Austin
    Address
    7200 State Hwy 71
    Credentials
    Fully licensed and insured (stated on website, no numbers published)
  6. 06

    Best for crisp lines and rental turnovers

    360° Painting of Greater Austin

    4.9(112 Google reviews)
    Best forCrisp interior lines, cabinet refinishing and rental turnovers
    In businessNot listed
    WarrantyTwo-year paint warranty and six-month carpentry warranty.
    EmergencyNot listed

    Why we picked them

    4.9 stars from 112 reviews, with reviewers praising crisp paint lines and a stated two-year paint and six-month carpentry warranty.

    What we like

    • Two-year paint and six-month carpentry warranty
    • Open Saturdays with weekday hours to 6:30 PM
    • Reviewers praise straight lines on textured walls

    Things to consider

    • No owner names, founding year or insurance details on the website

    Services

    • Interior painting
    • Exterior painting
    • Cabinet refinishing
    Key details
    Best for
    Crisp interior lines, cabinet refinishing and rental turnovers
    Service area
    Austin
    Address
    3005 S Lamar Blvd Ste 109-D
    Warranty
    Two-year paint warranty and six-month carpentry warranty.
    Credentials
    Angi Super Service Award 2025 (badge shown on website)

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Compare the top painting companies in Austin

Ranking position reflects our editorial review, not customer ratings.

Editorial comparison of the 6 ranked companies. Customer ratings, where shown, come from the source named on each company profile.
RankCompanyBest forKey servicesService areaGoogle ratingEmergencyProfile
0121st Century Painting, Roofing, & Siding of AustinExteriors that need carpentry, siding repair or Hardie siding along with paint or roof workInterior painting, Exterior paintingAustin5.0(532)Not listedView
02Five Star Painting of AustinFull-house interior and exterior jobs with project managers and color helpInterior painting, Exterior painting, Cabinet refinishingAustin4.9(474)Not listedView
03Tex PaintingHomeowners who want written scopes, one point of contact and a foreman on siteInterior painting, Exterior painting, Cabinet refinishingAustin4.9(456)Not listedView
04VS Pro PaintingExterior repaints and cabinet work backed by a written workmanship warrantyInterior painting, Exterior painting, Cabinet refinishingAustin4.9(367)Not listedView
05CertaPro Painters of Austin, TXWhole-house repaints with free color consulting, carpentry and drywall fixesInterior painting, Exterior painting, Cabinet refinishingAustin5.0(180)Not listedView
06360° Painting of Greater AustinCrisp interior lines, cabinet refinishing and rental turnoversInterior painting, Exterior painting, Cabinet refinishingAustin4.9(112)Not listedView

Coverage

Painting companies serving Austin and nearby areas

Most companies in this ranking work across Texas 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 Austin. Individual company areas are listed on each profile.

Methodology

How we chose the best painting companies in Austin

Google Maps search was unavailable on the day of this review, so we built the candidate pool from business listing data for painters within the Austin area and checked each place against its Google details and its website. To be listed, a company needed a rating of 4.5 or higher from at least 50 Google reviews, an operational status, a working website, a logo, at least four real photos and a staffed street address inside Austin. We rejected closed businesses, home and mailbox addresses, unfinished or unreachable websites, template sites, and companies whose main trade is not residential painting. Companies are listed by number of Google reviews, highest first, because Google Maps order was not available. Ratings and review counts were read on November 2, 2026. No company paid for a place on this list, and we did not verify insurance or certifications ourselves.

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Hiring

How to choose a painting company in Austin

  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 Austin FAQs

Does a painter need a licence in Austin, Texas?

Texas does not license painting contractors at the state level, so there is no state licence number to look up. Ask each company for a certificate of insurance and a written scope. If your home was built before 1978, also ask whether the firm is EPA lead-safe certified, because federal rules require it for work that disturbs painted surfaces in those homes.

How do I compare painting quotes in Austin?

Get at least three written quotes for the same scope. Check that each one names the paint brand and line, the number of coats, the prep work such as scraping, caulking and wood repair, and the warranty terms. A low quote that leaves out prep often costs more later. Several companies here offer free estimates, and two publish a written warranty of two years or more.

How often should I repaint the exterior of an Austin house?

It depends on the surface, the paint and how much sun the walls get, so there is no single number. Austin's strong sun and heat wear down south and west walls first. Look for peeling, chalking, cracked caulk and soft trim, and repair rotted wood before painting. Ask the company about its workmanship warranty, since the three-year exterior warranty at VS Pro Painting is a useful benchmark.

Editorial Record

About this ranking

Originally published
November 2026
Last reviewed
November 2026
Companies evaluated
6

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