The Ranking
Our top 7 painting companies in San Antonio
Painting in San Antonio is shaped by two things: the sun and the age of the house. South Texas heat and UV chalk and fade exterior paint, and stucco, brick, limestone and wood trim each fail in their own way, so a repaint here often starts with caulking, patching stucco cracks or replacing rotted fascia before any color goes on. Older neighborhoods such as Alamo Heights, Terrell Hills and the historic districts near downtown have homes with plaster walls and layers of old paint. Newer Stone Oak, Helotes and Hill Country subdivisions bring large stucco exteriors and stained trim that fade quickly. Several companies below also handle limewash, cabinet refinishing and carpentry repair.\n\nLead paint is the first safety question for any house built before 1978. Under the federal EPA Renovation, Repair and Painting rule, contractors who disturb lead paint in older homes must be certified and use lead-safe practices. Ask each company for its certificate before sanding or scraping begins. Hendrick Painting and LIME Painting of San Antonio mention lead-safe credentials on their websites, and the others did not publish one.\n\nThe licence check is simple and unusual: Texas does not issue a state licence for house painters. There is no state number to look up, so the protections are insurance, a written scope and a clear warranty. Ask for a certificate of insurance, get the quote and warranty terms in writing, and confirm who is on the crew. Home Pros Painting and Magna Painting publish warranties of five and two years. Others do not publish a length, which is worth a question before you sign.\n\nThe seven companies below range from a one-owner firm that has painted since 1999 to a locally owned crew on a national brand. Each profile lists what is published about warranty, credentials, hours and service areas, plus one fair concern.
