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Best Painters in Austin, TX

We list 59 painters in Austin, Texas. The DIRT Score runs 0–5 and is built from review volume and rating, years in business, license signals where we have them, and response time.

8 of those listings currently carry a DIRT Score. The average DIRT Score in Austin for this trade is 4.7 (0–5 scale); the highest is 4.9.

Austin homeowners often also pull quotes from the Austin metro. Confirm service area, then get scope and price in writing before you hire.

Every listing here is a real contractor page on Finds — not a paid placement.

#1 Rated Painter in Austin

Barton Springs Painting

4.9DIRT Score

268 reviews

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4.7avg DIRT Score

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Best Painter in Austin — By Category

Best Value

Best Value Painter in Austin

Medrano's Painting

4.6★82 reviews

Top-ranked for value and fair pricing among Austin painters, with a DIRT Score of 4.6 across 82 reviews.

Fastest Response

Fastest Painter in Austin

Austin Painting and Cabinets

4.6★71 reviews

Top-ranked for response time among Austin painters, with a DIRT Score of 4.6 across 71 reviews.

Best Quality

Best Quality Painter in Austin

Barton Springs Painting

4.9★268 reviews

Top-ranked for quality of work among Austin painters, with a DIRT Score of 4.9 across 268 reviews.

Best Communication

Best Painter for Communication in Austin

Barton Springs Painting

4.9★268 reviews

Top-ranked for communication among Austin painters, with a DIRT Score of 4.9 across 268 reviews.

Best for Homes

Best Painter for Homes in Austin

Barton Springs Painting

4.9★268 reviews

Top-ranked for residential work among Austin painters, with a DIRT Score of 4.9 across 268 reviews.

Up & Comer

Top New Painter in Austin

Just Perfect Painting LLC

4.3★19 reviews

Top-ranked for rating relative to review volume among Austin painters, with a DIRT Score of 4.3 across 19 reviews.

Categories are derived from customer reviews across Google, Yelp & Facebook. DIRT Score is a weighted average across all platforms.

Top 10 Best Painters in Austin

Ranked by DIRT Score
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Barton Springs Painting

268 reviews · +1512-470-5883

4.9/5

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Vivax Pros

1,154 reviews · +1512-668-9443

4.8/5

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Tex Painting

438 reviews · (512) 298-2050

4.8/5

DIRT Score

4

That 1 Painter Austin

1,082 reviews · +1512-665-5969

4.7/5

DIRT Score

5

Medrano's Painting

82 reviews · (512) 789-4240

4.6/5

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6

Austin Painting and Cabinets

71 reviews · (512) 763-9976

4.6/5

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7

78 Painting

33 reviews · +1512-785-5406

4.4/5

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8

Just Perfect Painting LLC

19 reviews · (979) 325-9777

4.3/5

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9

CertaPro Painters of Austin, TX

754 reviews · +1512-323-9502

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10

Five Star Painting of Austin

461 reviews · +1512-379-6517

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which painter in Austin has the best prices?

Medrano's Painting ranks first for value and fair pricing among Austin painters. DIRT Score 4.6 across 82 reviews.

Which painter in Austin responds the fastest?

Austin Painting and Cabinets ranks first for response time among Austin painters. DIRT Score 4.6 across 71 reviews.

Which Austin painter does the highest quality work?

Barton Springs Painting ranks first for quality of work among Austin painters. DIRT Score 4.9 across 268 reviews.

Which painter in Austin communicates best with customers?

Barton Springs Painting ranks first for communication among Austin painters. DIRT Score 4.9 across 268 reviews.

Who should I hire for painter work on a home in Austin?

Barton Springs Painting ranks first for residential work among Austin painters. DIRT Score 4.9 across 268 reviews.

Which newer painter in Austin is worth hiring?

Just Perfect Painting LLC ranks first for rating relative to review volume among Austin painters. DIRT Score 4.3 across 19 reviews.

Who is the best painter in Austin, Texas?

Right now the highest-scored painter in Austin on this list is Barton Springs Painting, with a DIRT Score of 4.94 across 268 reviews. That score measures track record, not who's best for every job. Use the list as a shortlist, then call two or three.

How much do painters charge per hour in Austin, Texas?

We don't publish an hourly rate for Austin painters until we can back it with aggregated, anonymised numbers from real jobs. Get three written quotes for the same scope, ask whether the number is flat-rate or hourly, and ask whether a trip charge sits on top.

Who is the most affordable painter in Austin?

We don't rank by price. Get three quotes for the same scope in writing, and ask each one whether the trip charge is included or added. The cheapest number is often the one with the most left out of it.

How do I find a trustworthy painter in Austin?

Check three things. One: the license — get prep and product names in writing (Texas has no state painter license). Two: the review pattern, not just the score. Three: whether they'll put the scope in writing before they start.

How can you tell if a painter is any good?

Read the two-star reviews, not the five-star ones. Two-star reviews tell you what happens when the job goes sideways — whether they came back, argued, or charged again to fix their own work.

How do I know if a painter is overcharging me?

Get two more quotes for the identical scope, in writing. Wide spreads usually mean different scopes. Watch for a low quote that grows once work starts — a written scope is the only thing that stops that.

What's a normal call-out or trip charge in Austin?

We don't publish a made-up Austin trip-charge number. Ask each painter whether the first visit is a trip charge, a diagnostic fee, or rolled into a flat job price — before they roll.

Do painters in Texas have to be licensed?

No statewide painter license in Texas.