Experts Reviews · 2026 Ratings

The Best Cabinet Painters in Mesa, AZ

We graded 10 companies on seven things customers actually report: satisfaction, reliability, workmanship, value, momentum, track record and how owners handle complaints.

—typical jobMedian of the bill customers reported in their Google review (Google asks reviewers for a price range; we use the middle of each range).
99%say the price was fairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”.
4.88★average ratingPlain average of every Google star rating we collected for these companies.
1.8%bad jobs (1–2★, 2 yrs)Share of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months — or the 20 newest reviews when the company had fewer than 20 in that time.

From 6,403 Google reviews of 30 top-rated cabinet painters nationwide; 10 of them in Mesa, AZ. Updated November 11, 2026.

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1PaintWorks logoPaintWorks★ 5.00 on this job8 jobs reviewedHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Water damage repair”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%8Overall Experts Score 20%95Job match= 94Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.88★) when a company has few tagged jobs, so 3 perfect reviews don’t beat 80 great ones. 4.3★ scores 0, 5.0★ scores full. Volume is compared with the busiest company for this job.94
2Valleywide Custom Painting logoValleywide Custom Painting★ 5.00 on this job5 jobs reviewedHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Water damage repair”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%5Overall Experts Score 20%89Job match= 87Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.88★) when a company has few tagged jobs, so 3 perfect reviews don’t beat 80 great ones. 4.3★ scores 0, 5.0★ scores full. Volume is compared with the busiest company for this job.87

Job match = this company’s ★ on reviews Google tagged “Water damage repair” (shrunk toward the category average when there are few), how many such jobs it has done, and its overall Experts Score.

What customers said about water damage repair

Michael8 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · Edited 3 weeks ago★★★★★
PaintWorks logoPaintWorks

This is the second time that we have used paint works and they are an Excellent company, fast, friendly great at communication and very reasonable price. Highly recommend paint works for all your painting needs!

Customer photo from Michael's review
Great priceCustom paintingWater damage repair
Steve3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 3 years ago★★★★★
Valleywide Custom Painting logoValleywide Custom Painting

We had a great experience with Michael and his crew and highly recommend their services! They were professional in every phase of the job and we are very pleased with the result. Additional strengths include attention to detail, competitive pricing, quick scheduling, and expertise of the entire crew. They are also…

Exterior paintingInterior paintingDoor painting+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
Camille6 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 11 months ago★★★★★
PaintWorks logoPaintWorks

Nate and his crew did quality work. We had our whole house done in five days. Not only was the work superior but they were polite, efficient, and went above and beyond. I would highly recommend the company.

Reasonable priceCustom paintingWater damage repairCabinet painting
morimoj3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 11 months ago★★★★★
PaintWorks logoPaintWorks

This is my second time using PaintWorks, and once again they exceeded my expectations. This time I hired them to paint the exterior of my home, and Nate and his crew did an outstanding job. They were clean, professional, and their prep work was immaculate. They also repaired some damage on my back patio ceiling, and…

Great priceMetal paintingWater damage repairDoor painting
Marlin1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 4 years ago★★★★★
Valleywide Custom Painting logoValleywide Custom Painting

They did a great job! The job was completed in a decent amount of time. I appreciate they looked out for my plants. Thankyou again!

Interior paintingWater damage repair
JakeLocal Guide · 435 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 5 years ago★★★★★
Valleywide Custom Painting logoValleywide Custom Painting

I've worked with Valleywide twice. Mike's team went absolutely above and beyond when doing the exterior of my house, so, I asked them to come back to do the interior when preparing to sell the house. They found some water damage from an AC condensation line and were able to replace the damaged siding without needing…

Exterior paintingInterior paintingDrywall repair+ Quality

Overall ratings

Experts Score 0–100Experts Score (0–100)Absolute quality first: recency-weighted star average (≈54%), share of 1–2★ reviews (≈24%), customers’ price verdicts (≈14%), owner replies to critical reviews (≈7%); minus up to 10 points each for complaints flagged in Google review highlights and for a real slide in recent ratings. Hover a company’s score on its page for the full breakdown. and a letter grade per factor (A = top 20% of cabinet painters).

#CompanyScoreExperts Score (0–100)Absolute quality first: recency-weighted star average (≈54%), share of 1–2★ reviews (≈24%), customers’ price verdicts (≈14%), owner replies to critical reviews (≈7%); minus up to 10 points each for complaints flagged in Google review highlights and for a real slide in recent ratings. Hover a company’s score on its page for the full breakdown.FactorsFactor grades, in orderSatisfaction (54%): Recency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume; the company’s own lifetime average as the prior; absolute: 4.0★ = 0, 5★ = 100.Reliability (24%): How rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews — 60% the last 24 months (or the 20 newest if fewer), 40% all-time; 0% = 100, 15%+ = 0; the category percentile can only raise it.Craft & service (0%): Google review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — how rarely reviewers flag them as a negative, per review since highlights began; 0% = 100, 5%+ = 0. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in — clean highlights are the norm, not a bonus.Value (14%): Customers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Momentum (0%): Penalises only a real slide: last-12-month average below lifetime (−0.5★ = 0). Still 4.8★+ over the last year, or steady/improving = 100. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in.Replies to reviews (7%): How often the owner publicly replies to reviews under 5★ (1–4★). Needs 3+ such reviews, otherwise not counted; 65% absolute (80%+ replied = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.One letter per factor score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = below 20.★Google star rating as shown on Google Maps.Typical billMedian bill customers of this company reported in their reviews (needs 3+ priced reviews).
1Cabinet Coatings of America - East Valley logoCabinet Coatings of America - East ValleyMesa, AZA 98How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 59%98+57.5Reliability 26%97+25.3Value 15%100+15.2Craft & service penalty99−0.1Experts Score= 98Not enough data for replies to reviews; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.AAAAA–4.97—
2PaintWorks logoPaintWorksMesa, AZA 95How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 55%98+53.5Reliability 24%98+23.8Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%66+4.7Craft & service penalty88−1.2Experts Score= 95Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.AAAAAB4.96—
3Freedom Painting Professionals logoFreedom Painting ProfessionalsMesa, AZA 93How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 55%93+50.7Reliability 24%91+22.1Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%100+7.1Craft & service penalty92−0.8Experts Score= 93Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.AAAAAA4.92—
4Fine Finish Cabinetry - Cabinet Painting & Refacing logoFine Finish Cabinetry - Cabinet Painting & RefacingMesa, AZA 92How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 59%95+55.8Reliability 26%93+24.3Value 15%100+15.2Craft & service penalty67−3.3Experts Score= 92Not enough data for replies to reviews; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.AABAA–4.93—
5Valleywide Custom Painting logoValleywide Custom PaintingMesa, AZA 89How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 59%91+53.4Reliability 26%79+20.6Value 15%100+15.2Craft & service penalty99−0.1Experts Score= 89Not enough data for replies to reviews; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.ABAAA–4.93—
6Elite Custom Painting & Cabinet Refinishing Inc logoElite Custom Painting & Cabinet Refinishing IncMesa, AZA 88How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 55%90+49.1Reliability 24%81+19.6Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%100+7.1Craft & service penalty77−2.3Experts Score= 88Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.AABAAA4.93—
7Affordable Cabinet Refinishing logoAffordable Cabinet RefinishingMesa, AZA 86How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 59%90+52.8Reliability 26%83+21.7Value 15%100+15.2Craft & service penalty99−0.1Momentum penalty63−3.7Experts Score= 86Not enough data for replies to reviews; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.AAAAB–4.96—
8Painter's Supply Mesa logoPainter's Supply MesaMesa, AZA 84How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 64%89+56.5Reliability 28%93+26.3Replies to reviews 8%17+1.4Experts Score= 84Not enough data for value; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.AA––AF4.84—
9Madera Cabinets logoMadera CabinetsMesa, AZB 77How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 55%84+45.8Reliability 24%78+18.9Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%75+5.3Craft & service penalty78−2.2Momentum penalty51−4.9Experts Score= 77Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.ABBACB4.90—
10Arizona Painting Company logoArizona Painting CompanyMesa, AZB 74How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 55%76+41.5Reliability 24%61+14.8Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%74+5.2Craft & service penalty89−1.1Momentum penalty92−0.8Experts Score= 74Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.BBAAAB4.73—

What jobs cost

What customers paid, from the price Google asks reviewers to report.

JobLow25th percentile: 1 in 4 customers paid less than this.TypicalMedian of the bill customers reported in their Google review (Google asks reviewers for a price range; we use the middle of each range).High75th percentile: 1 in 4 customers paid more than this.FairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”.

Cabinet Painters in Mesa, AZ at a glance

How the 10 cabinet painters we rated in Mesa, AZ compare, and what customers praise most.

Experts Score grades

A = score 80+, F = below 20.

  • Grade A880%
  • Grade B220%
  • Grade C00%
  • Grade D00%
  • Grade F00%

Google ratings

Average stars per company.

  • 4.90★ and up880%
  • 4.80–4.89★110%
  • 4.60–4.79★110%
  • Below 4.60★00%

What customers praise

Share of Google review highlights.

  • Quality1,37122%
  • Professionalism1,40923%
  • Responsiveness1,23620%
  • Punctuality1,11318%
  • Value1,04317%

Was the price fair?

All price verdicts left with reviews.

  • Great price21632%
  • Reasonable45066%
  • Overpriced61%
  • Not sure132%

Price verdicts by year

Share calling it great / reasonable / overpriced.

2025
2026

How we grade

Satisfaction (54%) — Recency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume; the company’s own lifetime average as the prior; absolute: 4.0★ = 0, 5★ = 100.

Reliability (24%) — How rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews — 60% the last 24 months (or the 20 newest if fewer), 40% all-time; 0% = 100, 15%+ = 0; the category percentile can only raise it.

Craft & service (penalty, up to −10) — Google review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — how rarely reviewers flag them as a negative, per review since highlights began; 0% = 100, 5%+ = 0. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in — clean highlights are the norm, not a bonus.

Value (14%) — Customers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.

Momentum (penalty, up to −10) — Penalises only a real slide: last-12-month average below lifetime (−0.5★ = 0). Still 4.8★+ over the last year, or steady/improving = 100. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in.

Replies to reviews (7%) — How often the owner publicly replies to reviews under 5★ (1–4★). Needs 3+ such reviews, otherwise not counted; 65% absolute (80%+ replied = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.