iHow 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%99+58.1Reliability 26%98+25.6Value 15%100+15.2Craft & service penalty99−0.1Experts Score= 99Not 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.99SCORE
AGradeiLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#16 of 64 wallpaper removal servicesiPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 76%
5.0★★★★★71 Google reviews
100%five-star reviews
5.00★last 12 monthsiAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
0%1–2★, last 20 reviewsiShare of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months — or the 20 newest reviews when the company had fewer than 20 in that time.
Google reviewers rate KC Painter 5/5 based on 71 reviews, with the owner responding to 65% of them. Customers consistently highlight punctuality, detailed preparation, daily cleanup, and clear communication during interior and exterior painting projects. Recurring themes include fair pricing, willingness to accept smaller jobs, and expertise in restoring older homes with wood rot or plaster issues. No common criticisms appear in the provided excerpts, which uniformly praise the professional service and attention to detail.
Google rating: 5.0 out of 5 from 71 reviews (100% five-star).
Reviews on this page: 71 Google reviews (69 with written comments, 5 with photos).
Owner responses: the business replied to 65% of reviews.
Most recent review: October 31, 2026.
Service: Wallpaper Removal Service serving Kansas City, Missouri.
Data from Google, last updated November 2, 2026.
Score profile vs other wallpaper removal services
Score per factor (100 = best)iEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (star average, share of 1–2★ reviews, price verdicts…); standing within the category can only raise it, never lower it.. Strongest: value and momentum; weakest: reliability.
KC PainterWallpaper Removal Services median0 = centre, 100 = best
SatisfactioniSatisfaction · 54% of the scoreRecency-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.KC Painter: 99/100 on this factor. Category median: 96.A
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ReliabilityiReliability · 24% of the scoreHow 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.KC Painter: 98/100 on this factor. Category median: 96.A
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Craft & serviceiCraft & service · penalty only, up to −10 pointsGoogle 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.KC Painter: 99/100 on this factor. Category median: 99.A
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ValueiValue · 14% of the scoreCustomers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.KC Painter: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
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MomentumiMomentum · penalty only, up to −10 pointsPenalises 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.KC Painter: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
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Replies to reviewsiReplies to reviews · 7% of the scoreHow 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.Not enough reviews for this factor yet. Category median: 89.–
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Star ratings
71 Google reviews we collected
5.0of 5
5 stars71100%
4 stars00%
3 stars00%
2 stars00%
1 star00%
Praise vs complaints
Phrases our text analysis found in 69 written reviews
98%praise
Praise18398%
Complaints32%
Topic share
How often each topic comes up in the written reviews
7topics
Quality & results3921%
Staff & attitude3720%
Would recommend3720%
Speed & response2815%
Communication1810%
Price & value169%
Honesty & trust116%
What customers talk about
We read 69 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.
“Our older home required an immense amount of detailed work, and James completely exceeded our expectations.”
“They were professional, friendly, efficient, clean and went above and beyond!”
“We are very happy and would recommend them without hesitation.”
“I can't recommend James @ KC Painter highly enough.”
“If you are looking for an absolute master class in house painting, hire James and his crew immediately!”
“He and his crew show up on time, they are easy to communicate with, and do clean and proper work.”
“The price was fair, and the work was great- my new flat ceilings look fantastic!”
“If you want a team that is professional, punctual, and genuinely cares about the quality of their work, James is your guy!”
People customers mention
James21 reviews
Waldo5 reviews
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Reviews for your job
Customers hired KC Painter for 6 kinds of job. Pick one to see what they paid and said.
Melissa8 reviewsiTotal 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. · 2 months ago★★★★★
James and his team did a FANTASTIC job with our exterior house painting -- I've recommended him to all of my friends and family! He was very detail-oriented, organized, and timely. He gave me trim color suggestions that I ended up using and was thrilled with the results. Highly recommend!
Great price
deborah3 reviewsiTotal 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 months ago★★★★★
KC Painter gave us first class service on a smaller job. I appreciated that they bid on our job because many companies only want to do larger projects. They treated our small job with all the attention, prep work and care that other reviewers rave about. They were professional, friendly, efficient, clean and went…
Marcus1 reviewiTotal 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 months ago★★★★★
KCPainter is one of the best painters in the KC metro...period. As a cabinetmaker and finish carpenter, the painter can make or break my work. I take great pride in my work and it's incredibly frustrating to see a poor, cheap paint job ruin my craftsmanship. James and his guys are meticulous in every detail - they…
BethLocal Guide · 3 reviewsiTotal 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. · 8 months ago★★★★★
My husband and I are extremely happy with KC Painter and the work they did to remove our popcorn ceilings. They arrived when they said they would, worked all day, and left the area clean at the end of each day. The price was fair, and the work was great- my new flat ceilings look fantastic!
Kelly1 reviewiTotal 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. · 9 months ago★★★★★
James and his team were exceptional. They showed up on time, kept our house clean and tidy, and did such a good job. We are very happy and would recommend them without hesitation. Reasonably priced as well.
Tami4 reviewsiTotal 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. · 10 months ago★★★★★
My husband and I recently had James and his small-but-mighty crew paint a couple of spare rooms, replace the baseboards in our old, crooked Waldo home along with patching the plaster walls. They did an amazing job and even helped to touch up our scratched up (thanks to our dog), trim around the windows! I only…
If you are looking for an absolute master class in house painting, hire James and his crew immediately! I cannot recommend them highly enough. Our older home required an immense amount of detailed work, and James completely exceeded our expectations.
What truly sets them apart is their incredible restoration work. They didn't just paint over our problems; they flawlessly repaired extensive wood rot, deep woodpecker holes, and years of structural damage. Their prep work is incredibly thorough and meticulous. They took the time to seal every single gap perfectly, making the entire house fully waterproof and protected for years to come.
On top of their elite craftsmanship, James has an amazing team. The crew is incredibly nice and polite. They showed up exactly on time every single day and left the property spotless after cleaning up everything when the job was done. The final look is absolutely gorgeous. If you want a team that is professional, punctual, and genuinely cares about the quality of their work, James is your guy!
Price assessment: Reasonable price
Melissa McKittrick8 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Melissa has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
James and his team did a FANTASTIC job with our exterior house painting -- I've recommended him to all of my friends and family! He was very detail-oriented, organized, and timely. He gave me trim color suggestions that I ended up using and was thrilled with the results. Highly recommend!
Price assessment: Great price
Response from the owner · 2 months ago
Thank you so much for the wonderful review Melissa! We’re thrilled to hear that you were happy with your exterior house painting project and that our trim color suggestions helped enhance the final look. The siding color you found is my new favorite deep blue and I'm sure will inspire future projects.
deborah jenkins3 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews deborah has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
KC Painter gave us first class service on a smaller job. I appreciated that they bid on our job because many companies only want to do larger projects. They treated our small job with all the attention, prep work and care that other reviewers rave about. They were professional, friendly, efficient, clean and went above and beyond! Thank you, James and Paul!!
Response from the owner · 3 months ago
Thank you so much for the review Deborah, we're thrilled to hear your feedback! We always enjoy working in the Brookside Crestwood neighborhood area.
Marcus Zehnder1 reviewiTotal number of Google reviews Marcus has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
KCPainter is one of the best painters in the KC metro...period. As a cabinetmaker and finish carpenter, the painter can make or break my work. I take great pride in my work and it's incredibly frustrating to see a poor, cheap paint job ruin my craftsmanship. James and his guys are meticulous in every detail - they spend an inordinate amount of time sanding, vacuuming, priming and otherwise prepping the piece before a single can of paint is opened. The resulting finish is flawless and will last forever; they are the only painting contractor that I'll recommend to my clients...period
Response from the owner · 4 months ago
Thank you so much for the review Marcus! We’re thrilled to be your selected painter to finish your cabinets and carpentry. Each piece feels like a work of art!
Beth LeeLocal Guide · 3 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Beth has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
My husband and I are extremely happy with KC Painter and the work they did to remove our popcorn ceilings. They arrived when they said they would, worked all day, and left the area clean at the end of each day. The price was fair, and the work was great- my new flat ceilings look fantastic!
Kelly Mosher1 reviewiTotal number of Google reviews Kelly has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
James and his team were exceptional. They showed up on time, kept our house clean and tidy, and did such a good job. We are very happy and would recommend them without hesitation. Reasonably priced as well.
Tami Daniel4 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Tami has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
My husband and I recently had James and his small-but-mighty crew paint a couple of spare rooms, replace the baseboards in our old, crooked Waldo home along with patching the plaster walls. They did an amazing job and even helped to touch up our scratched up (thanks to our dog), trim around the windows! I only hesitate to leave this stellar, 5-star review because I selfishly want him available for a few more projects in the coming years but I do highly recommend KC Painter to anyone who is looking for a professional painter, who shows up when he says he will, finishes the job when he said they would, cleans up the mess and charges exactly what he said he would. He IS the perfect painter!
Response from the owner · 10 months ago
Thank you so much for the review Tami. Don’t worry we will be here for you when you are ready for the rest of the interior painting!
Jessica Johnson Webb4 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Jessica has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
James and his crew did a great job on our color-drenched room and finishing the bookshelf and mantle. He was easy and flexible to work with and everything looks amazing.
Response from the owner · 10 months ago
Thank you for the review Jessica! It was our pleasure to be a part of the living room transformation.
Matt Prosperi14 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Matt has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
James and his team painted the interior and exterior of our home this year and did an excellent job. High quality and easy to work with. I would absolutely use them again.
Response from the owner · 10 months ago
Thank you for the review Matt! I’m pleased that we were able to work with you on both projects!
Jacqueline Nelson6 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Jacqueline has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
James and KCPainters do outstanding, meticulous, beautiful work. I recommend them highly- totally trustworthy for whatever is your paint job. They painted our whole kitchen and cabinets and we couldn’t happier with them. James is an artist with great taste and was able to advise us expertly and to refer us to color experts and a carpenter who created our glass fronted cabinet doors. I love everything and want to spend all my time in the kitchen now!
See pics below , the kitchen was dark and tired looking before, but had good bones. So we decided to keep the unique cabinets and now it’s bright and beautiful!
Response from the owner · 11 months ago
Thank you for the review Jackie, it was a pleasure to work with you and John and having the opportunity to give new life to your kitchen cabinets and the rest of the interior painting!
