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Best Painters in Waco, TX

We list 8 painters in Waco, 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.

6 of those listings currently carry a DIRT Score. The average DIRT Score in Waco for this trade is 4.2 (0–5 scale); the highest is 5.0.

Ask what prep is included and get it itemised — sanding, caulking, priming, patching. Ask how many coats and get the paint product name in writing.

Waco sits between Austin and DFW — local shops that answer the phone still beat a metro crew that treats you like a drive-by.

Waco homeowners often also pull quotes from the a nearby metro 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 Waco

Yellow Rose Painting

5.0DIRT Score

310 reviews

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39contractors listed
3.4avg DIRT Score

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Best Painter in Waco — By Category

Best Value

Best Value Painter in Waco

Choice Painting LLC

4.7★41 reviews

Top-ranked for value and fair pricing among Waco painters, with a DIRT Score of 4.7 across 41 reviews.

“Great group. They were so sweet and caring. They did an excellent job. I love it. 10 out of 10 would recommend.”
Fastest Response

Fastest Painter in Waco

Choice Painting LLC

4.7★41 reviews

Top-ranked for response time among Waco painters, with a DIRT Score of 4.7 across 41 reviews.

“I had the entirety of my house remodeled and Choice Painting handled the paint job. They did an absolutely fantastic job, working quickly and deliberately in every room of my two…”
Best Quality

Best Quality Painter in Waco

Choice Painting LLC

4.7★41 reviews

Top-ranked for quality of work among Waco painters, with a DIRT Score of 4.7 across 41 reviews.

“Choice Painting has done multiple painting jobs for us. They are second to none in quality, professionalism, integrity and value! Cannot recommend a better company for all…”
Best Communication

Best Painter for Communication in Waco

Choice Painting LLC

4.7★41 reviews

Top-ranked for communication among Waco painters, with a DIRT Score of 4.7 across 41 reviews.

Best for Homes

Best Painter for Homes in Waco

Yellow Rose Painting

5.0★310 reviews

Top-ranked for residential work among Waco painters, with a DIRT Score of 5.0 across 310 reviews.

“Yellow Rose Painting did an amazing job on my house that was suffering from the original paint job. We've all seen those sun faded paint jobs! My house is so beautiful now and…”
Up & Comer

Top New Painter in Waco

Jc painting and remodeling services

4.3★19 reviews

Top-ranked for rating relative to review volume among Waco 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 Waco

Ranked by DIRT Score
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Yellow Rose Painting

310 reviews · (254) 265-1825

5.0/5

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Magdaleno Drywall Solutions

99 reviews · +1254-339-3102

4.8/5

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Five Star Painting of Waco

205 reviews · +1254-875-0129

4.8/5

DIRT Score

4

BPP Professional Painting LLC

88 reviews · +1979-599-3758

4.7/5

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5

Choice Painting LLC

41 reviews · (254) 379-4183

4.7/5

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6

Paint Waco

73 reviews · (254) 262-1993

4.6/5

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7

CertaPro Painters of Killeen-Waco, TX

118 reviews · +1254-224-8748

4.6/5

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8

Circle Hardware & Lumber

122 reviews · +1254-754-5658

4.4/5

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9

360° Painting of Waco

53 reviews · +1254-265-0377

4.4/5

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10

Jc painting and remodeling services

19 reviews · +1214-438-7829

4.3/5

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which painter in Waco has the best prices?

Choice Painting LLC ranks first for value and fair pricing among Waco painters. DIRT Score 4.7 across 41 reviews.

Which painter in Waco responds the fastest?

Choice Painting LLC ranks first for response time among Waco painters. DIRT Score 4.7 across 41 reviews.

Which Waco painter does the highest quality work?

Choice Painting LLC ranks first for quality of work among Waco painters. DIRT Score 4.7 across 41 reviews.

Which painter in Waco communicates best with customers?

Choice Painting LLC ranks first for communication among Waco painters. DIRT Score 4.7 across 41 reviews.

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

Yellow Rose Painting ranks first for residential work among Waco painters. DIRT Score 5.0 across 310 reviews.

Which newer painter in Waco is worth hiring?

Jc painting and remodeling services ranks first for rating relative to review volume among Waco painters. DIRT Score 4.3 across 19 reviews.

Who is the best painter in Waco, Texas?

Right now the highest-scored painter in Waco on this list is Yellow Rose Painting, with a DIRT Score of 5.0 across 310 reviews. That score is a measure of track record, not of who's best for your specific job. Use the list as a shortlist, then call two or three.

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

We don't publish an hourly rate for Waco painters until we can back it with aggregated, anonymised numbers from real jobs — inventing a range would be guesswork. 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 Waco?

We don't rank by price, and anyone who publishes a "cheapest painter in Waco" list is guessing. 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 Waco?

Check three things before you book. One: the license — get prep and product names in writing (Texas has no state painter license). Two: the review pattern, not just the score. Twenty reviews over three years is worth more than fifty in one month. 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. Five-star reviews tell you the job went fine. Two-star reviews tell you what happens when it doesn't — whether they came back, whether they argued, whether they charged again to fix their own work. Also look at whether the owner replies, and how.

How do I know if a painter is overcharging me?

Get two more quotes for the identical scope, in writing. Wide spreads usually mean the quotes aren't describing the same job. Watch for a low quote that grows once work starts — a written scope is the only thing that stops that. And be careful with a quote that drops sharply if you agree on the spot.

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

We don't publish a made-up Waco 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. Compare three written answers for the same problem.

Do painters in Texas have to be licensed?

No statewide painter license in Texas. Permits are uncommon for interior paint; exterior work may still need HOA or city rules — ask before they start.