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# Best painting companies in Washington, DC

Verified Washington painting companies for interior and exterior painting, residential and commercial - serving Georgetown, Capitol Hill, Dupont Circle, Arlington, Alexandria, Silver Spring and beyond.

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

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## How to pick a painting company in Washington

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 nation's capital is also the nation's highest-income metro, where rowhouses and colonials keep contractors working across two states and the District. When you compare painting companies in Washington, 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 Washington? Everyone ranked below serves Washington and the surrounding neighborhoods, including Georgetown, Capitol Hill, Dupont Circle, Arlington, Alexandria, Silver Spring. 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 Washington 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 Washington 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 Washington ranking

Show independents only

1

[All American Painting Plus, Inc. Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/all-american-painting-plus-inc/)

★★★★★ 5 · 492 Google reviews · 11104 Harbor Ct

[View profile](/biz/all-american-painting-plus-inc/) [Call](tel:+15712005476) [Website](https://allamericanpaintingplus.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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[Patrick's Painting & Home Improvement Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/patrick-s-painting-home-improvement/)

★★★★★ 5 · 451 Google reviews · 7200 Fordson Rd

[View profile](/biz/patrick-s-painting-home-improvement/) [Call](tel:+17032539268) [Website](http://www.patrickspainting.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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[Handy Manny's Painting LLC Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/handy-manny-s-painting-llc/)

★★★★★ 5 · 169 Google reviews · 4026 7th St S

[View profile](/biz/handy-manny-s-painting-llc/) [Call](tel:+17034953793) [Website](http://handymannyspainting.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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4

[Painters DC ✅ Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/painters-dc/)

★★★★★ 5 · 142 Google reviews · 2446 Kalorama Rd NW

[View profile](/biz/painters-dc/) [Call](tel:+19299300166) [Website](https://paintersdc.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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5

[Hutchinson Custom Painting Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/hutchinson-custom-painting/)

★★★★★ 5 · 124 Google reviews · 5508 13th St NW

[View profile](/biz/hutchinson-custom-painting/) [Call](tel:+12027447028) [Website](https://www.hutchinsoncustompainting.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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6

[Paint Boy & Sons Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/paint-boy-sons/)

★★★★★ 5 · 111 Google reviews · 6305 Elmhurst St

[View profile](/biz/paint-boy-sons/) [Call](tel:+12024973891) [Website](https://www.paintboyandsons.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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[Capitol Improvements Washington DC - Roofing | Siding | Doors Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/capitol-improvements-washington-dc-roofing-siding-doors/)

★★★★★ 5 · 75 Google reviews · 1015 15th St NW #635

[View profile](/biz/capitol-improvements-washington-dc-roofing-siding-doors/) [Call](tel:+14105870128) [Website](https://www.improveitmd.com/locations/washington-dc?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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8

[Premium Painters](/biz/premium-painters/)

★★★★★ 5 · 74 Google reviews · 2320 S Eads St

[View profile](/biz/premium-painters/) [Call](tel:+15715067241) [Website](http://premiumpainters.com/arlington?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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9

[BasementRemodeling.com - DC - Finishing, Lowering And Underpinning Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/basementremodeling-com-dc-finishing-lowering-and-underpinning/)

★★★★★ 5 · 64 Google reviews · 1724 20th St NW

[View profile](/biz/basementremodeling-com-dc-finishing-lowering-and-underpinning/) [Call](tel:+12028131571) [Website](https://basementremodeling.com/basement-finishing-area/dc/washington/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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10

[Noaman & Son Construction LLC Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/noaman-son-construction-llc/)

★★★★★ 5 · 58 Google reviews · 1629 K St NW #300

[View profile](/biz/noaman-son-construction-llc/) [Call](tel:+12024940600) [Website](http://noamanandson.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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11

[ColorTech Building Renovation LLC Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/colortech-building-renovation-llc/)

★★★★★ 5 · 53 Google reviews · 2041 Martin Luther King Jr Ave SE

[View profile](/biz/colortech-building-renovation-llc/) [Call](tel:+12025992821) [Website](https://colortechbuildingrenovation.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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12

[Supreme Drywall Contractors Washington DC Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/supreme-drywall-contractors-washington-dc/)

★★★★★ 5 · 38 Google reviews · 2121 14th St NW

[View profile](/biz/supreme-drywall-contractors-washington-dc/) [Website](https://www.generalcontractordmv.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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13

[Beyond The Brush Interior & Exterior Painting Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/beyond-the-brush-interior-exterior-painting/)

★★★★★ 5 · 35 Google reviews · 7507 Martha St

[View profile](/biz/beyond-the-brush-interior-exterior-painting/) [Call](tel:+12405432387) [Website](https://www.btbpaint.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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[GR Contractors LLC Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/gr-contractors-llc/)

★★★★★ 5 · 33 Google reviews · 1336 Missouri Ave NW #127

[View profile](/biz/gr-contractors-llc/) [Call](tel:+12028477279) [Website](https://www.grcontractorsllc.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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15

[My Painter & Exteriors Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/my-painter-exteriors/)

★★★★½ 4.9 · 264 Google reviews · 1825 N Bryan St Ste 101

[View profile](/biz/my-painter-exteriors/) [Call](tel:+15716013844) [Website](https://www.mypainterco.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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16

[Image Painting Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/image-painting/)

★★★★½ 4.9 · 259 Google reviews · 900 S Washington St #114

[View profile](/biz/image-painting/) [Call](tel:+17039362810) [Website](https://imagepainting.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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17

[Williams Professional Painting Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/williams-professional-painting/)

★★★★½ 4.9 · 259 Google reviews · 110 S Floyd St

[View profile](/biz/williams-professional-painting/) [Call](tel:+17037688143) [Website](http://www.williamsprofessionalpainting.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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18

[LIBERTY PAINTING Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/liberty-painting/)

★★★★½ 4.9 · 256 Google reviews · 751 S Florida St

[View profile](/biz/liberty-painting/) [Call](tel:+12024912315) [Website](https://lpainting.net/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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19

[Blue Door Painters Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/blue-door-painters/)

★★★★½ 4.9 · 147 Google reviews · 4500 Old Dominion Dr

[View profile](/biz/blue-door-painters/) [Call](tel:+17035042000) [Website](http://www.bluedoorpainters.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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20

[Remodel Washington DC-Architects & Remodelers Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/remodel-washington-dc-architects-remodelers/)

★★★★½ 4.9 · 145 Google reviews · 949 1st St SE

[View profile](/biz/remodel-washington-dc-architects-remodelers/) [Call](tel:+12027795059) [Website](https://www.remodelwashingtondc.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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21

[Klappenberger & Son](/biz/klappenberger-son/)

★★★★½ 4.9 · 124 Google reviews · 6700 Alexander Bell Dr

[View profile](/biz/klappenberger-son/) [Call](tel:+14439697411) [Website](https://klappenbergerandson.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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22

[Merrifield Paint & Design Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/merrifield-paint-design/)

★★★★½ 4.9 · 75 Google reviews · 4807 11th St N

[View profile](/biz/merrifield-paint-design/) [Call](tel:+17034545239) [Website](http://www.paintanddesign.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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23

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

★★★★½ 4.9 · 59 Google reviews · 7228 E Forest Rd

[View profile](/biz/garcia-painting-construction-llc/) [Call](tel:+12027305653) [Website](https://garciapaintingandconstruction.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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24

[Teruel The best handyman INC Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/teruel-the-best-handyman-inc/)

★★★★½ 4.9 · 46 Google reviews · 1310 6th St NW

[View profile](/biz/teruel-the-best-handyman-inc/) [Call](tel:+12029256267) [Website](https://teruelservices.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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25

[J&E Modern Construction LLC](/biz/j-e-modern-construction-llc/)

★★★★½ 4.9 · 36 Google reviews · 1300 I St NW #400e

[View profile](/biz/j-e-modern-construction-llc/) [Call](tel:+12028215001) [Website](http://je-mc.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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26

[Klappenberger & Son](/biz/klappenberger-son/)

★★★★½ 4.8 · 28 Google reviews · 1775 I St NW

[View profile](/biz/klappenberger-son/) [Call](tel:+12405126477) [Website](https://klappenbergerandson.com/locations/washington-dc/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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27

[WOW 1 DAY PAINTING Washington DC](/biz/wow-1-day-painting-washington-dc/)

★★★★½ 4.8 · 218 Google reviews · 969 Spencer Rd

[View profile](/biz/wow-1-day-painting-washington-dc/) [Call](tel:+12028665062) [Website](https://www.wow1day.com/locations/house-painting-washington-dc/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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28

[CertaPro Painters of Washington, DC](/biz/certapro-painters-of-washington-dc/)

★★★★½ 4.8 · 216 Google reviews · 29 Kings Ct SE #5

[View profile](/biz/certapro-painters-of-washington-dc/) [Call](tel:+18004623782) [Website](https://certapro.com/washington-dc/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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29

[Tenleytown Painting Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/tenleytown-painting/)

★★★★½ 4.7 · 19 Google reviews · 4314 Fessenden St NW

[View profile](/biz/tenleytown-painting/) [Call](tel:+12022442325) [Website](http://tenleytownpainting.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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30

[Klappenberger & Son](/biz/klappenberger-son/)

★★★★½ 4.7 · 158 Google reviews · 681 Arleigh Rd

[View profile](/biz/klappenberger-son/) [Call](tel:+12405126477) [Website](https://klappenbergerandson.com/locations/painters-in-anne-arundel-county/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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31

[Rent Painters Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/rent-painters/)

★★★★½ 4.7 · 194 Google reviews · 601 Edgewood St NE

[View profile](/biz/rent-painters/) [Call](tel:+12027067539) [Website](https://rentpainters.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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32

[DC Handyman - Remodeling Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/dc-handyman-remodeling/)

★★★★ 4.3 · 68 Google reviews · 1025 Connecticut Ave NW

[View profile](/biz/dc-handyman-remodeling/) [Call](tel:+12027600595) [Website](https://handymandistrictofcolumbia.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 Washington; owners can claim and verify their listing free.

## Painting in Washington: common questions

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

Based on Google ratings and review volume as of November 2026, the top rated painting companies in Washington are All American Painting Plus, Inc., Patrick's Painting & Home Improvement, Handy Manny's Painting LLC. See the live ranked list, ratings, and contact details on this page.

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

Every company ranked on this page serves Washington and the surrounding area, including Georgetown, Capitol Hill, Dupont Circle, Arlington, Alexandria, Silver Spring. 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 Washington?

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 Washington pro?

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Prefer to talk? Call or text the Top Rated directory on [(813) 454-0813](tel:+18134540813). This is our number, not the number of any business listed here.

Related in Washington: [Flooring](/flooring/) · [Concrete & Masonry](/concrete/) · [Pressure Washing](/pressure-washing/) · [Landscaping & Lawn Care](/landscaping/)
