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PaintWorks

Painting · Mesa, AZ · reviewed since 2020

How 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.95SCORE
AGradeLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#12 of 30 cabinet paintersPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 62%
5.0 ★★★★★ 342 Google reviews · 24 photos
99%five-star reviews
4.98★last 12 monthsAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
0%1–2★ in 2 yearsShare of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months — or the 20 newest reviews when the company had fewer than 20 in that time.
88%reviews answered by the owner
Nov 2026latest review

PaintWorks at a glance

Google reviewers rate PaintWorks five out of five stars based on 342 reviews. Customers frequently cite professional conduct, punctuality, and clear communication as key benefits, noting that the company handles exterior, interior, and cabinet painting with attention to detail. Pricing is often described as competitive and fair. While most feedback is positive, a small number of low-star reviews mention issues with incomplete projects, lack of final inspections, and on-site cleanliness.

  • Google rating: 5.0 out of 5 from 342 reviews (99% five-star).
  • Reviews on this page: 342 Google reviews (309 with written comments, 40 with photos).
  • Owner responses: the business replied to 88% of reviews.
  • Most recent review: November 5, 2026.
  • Service: Cabinet Painter serving Mesa, Arizona.

Data from Google, last updated November 10, 2026.

Score profile vs other cabinet painters

Score per factor (100 = best)Each 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: replies to reviews.

Satisfaction98Reliability98Craft & service88Value100Momentum100Replies to reviews66Satisfaction: 98 (median 94)Reliability: 98 (median 93)Craft & service: 88 (median 96)Value: 100 (median 100)Momentum: 100 (median 100)Replies to reviews: 66 (median 100)
PaintWorksCabinet Painters median0 = centre, 100 = best
SatisfactionSatisfaction · 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.PaintWorks: 98/100 on this factor. Category median: 94.A
98
ReliabilityReliability · 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.PaintWorks: 98/100 on this factor. Category median: 93.A
98
Craft & serviceCraft & 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.PaintWorks: 88/100 on this factor. Category median: 96.A
88
ValueValue · 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.PaintWorks: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
100
MomentumMomentum · 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.PaintWorks: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
100
Replies to reviewsReplies 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.PaintWorks: 66/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.B
66

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Star ratings

342 Google reviews we collected

  • 5 stars33799%
  • 4 stars21%
  • 3 stars10%
  • 2 stars00%
  • 1 star21%

Praise vs complaints

Phrases our text analysis found in 309 written reviews

  • Praise76799%
  • Complaints81%

PriceGoogle asks reviewers whether the price was great, reasonable or overpriced; these are their answers.

Price verdicts customers left with their Google review

  • Great price2134%
  • Reasonable4065%
  • Overpriced00%
  • Not sure12%

Topic share

How often each topic comes up in the written reviews

  • Quality & results17022%
  • Staff & attitude14218%
  • Speed & response13417%
  • Would recommend13417%
  • Communication10113%
  • Price & value709%
  • Honesty & trust243%

What customers talk about

We read 309 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.

  • “Wow such a fantastic experience in dealing with them and quality paint job!”
    “However, the work that was done by her team was horrible.”
  • “The team at Paint Works are awesome and professional!”
  • “They were timely and they kept me informed throughout the process.”
    “Great company to work with Nate was very understanding despite my HOA delayed the work and his crew did a great job painting the exterior of my house.”
  • “I strongly recommend Paintworks as an excellent paint service company!”
    “I had my house recently repainted by PaintWorks and can't recommend this company highly enough.”
  • “Communication was fantastic and the job was finished so much faster than I expected and looks fantastic!”
  • “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.”
  • “Owning a property management company makes it a wonderful thing to find a reliable, quality, and communicative company.”

People customers mention

  • Nate 41 reviews
  • Robert 19 reviews
  • Jess 12 reviews
  • Miguel 9 reviews
  • Crystal 7 reviews
  • Justin 4 reviews

praise complaint · found by our text analysis, Google review wording unchanged.

Reviews for your job

Customers hired PaintWorks for 8 kinds of job. Pick one to see what they paid and said.

Recent reviews

LeahLocal Guide · 40 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 days ago★★★★★

Awesome experience! Communication was fantastic and the job was finished so much faster than I expected and looks fantastic! Thanks again!

Cindy5 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. · 6 days ago★★★★★

The team at Paint Works are awesome and professional! Everyone knew what they were doing and treated our home with care. Thank you so much!

Reasonable priceCabinet paintingInterior painting
Bill15 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. · a week ago★★★★★

Owning a property management company makes it a wonderful thing to find a reliable, quality, and communicative company. Thank you Nate.

Stephanie2 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. · a week ago★★★★★

They were really nice people enjoyed talking to them.the work was really nice fast and professional.

Custom painting
Carlos4 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. · 2 weeks ago★★★★★

Many thanks to Paintworks for the complete exterior painting of my house! The price was competitive to other companies but the explanation of their painting process won me over. They were timely and they kept me informed throughout the process. I truly appreciate the quality review at the end of the work and they…

Exterior painting
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★★★★★

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
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Customer reviews

5.0 ★★★★★ 342 reviews on Google · rating breakdown

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Leah NuckollsLocal Guide · 40 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Leah has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Awesome experience! Communication was fantastic and the job was finished so much faster than I expected and looks fantastic! Thanks again!

Response from the owner · 4 days ago

Thank you for the kind words Leah! So glad we could finish painting your bedroom this week.

Cindy Osborne5 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Cindy has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

The team at Paint Works are awesome and professional! Everyone knew what they were doing and treated our home with care. Thank you so much!

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Services: Cabinet painting, Interior painting
Response from the owner · 6 days ago

Thanks Cindy! We appreciate your kind words and so happy that you are pleased with the new look of your Kitchen and Cabinets!

Bill Scheidt15 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Bill has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Owning a property management company makes it a wonderful thing to find a reliable, quality, and communicative company. Thank you Nate.

Response from the owner · a week ago

Thank you for trusting us as well Bill. It's been a pleasure working with you!

Stephanie Weinberger2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Stephanie has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

They were really nice people enjoyed talking to them.the work was really nice fast and professional.

  • Services: Custom painting
Response from the owner · a week ago

Thank you Stephanie. So glad we could get the interior bedroom painted for you in the timeline you needed!

Carlos Ramirez4 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Carlos has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Many thanks to Paintworks for the complete exterior painting of my house! The price was competitive to other companies but the explanation of their painting process won me over. They were timely and they kept me informed throughout the process. I truly appreciate the quality review at the end of the work and they addressed any minor concerns so I was completely satisfied. I strongly recommend Paintworks as an excellent paint service company! Carlos

  • Services: Exterior painting
Response from the owner · 2 weeks ago

Thank you for your thoughtful review and recommendation! We’re glad our clear process, communication, and attention to detail helped you feel confident choosing PaintWorks. It was a pleasure refreshing your home’s exterior, and we appreciate the opportunity to make sure every detail met your expectations. Thank you for trusting our team Carlos!

Michael West8 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Michael has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

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!

  • Price assessment: Great price
  • Services: Custom painting, Water damage repair
Response from the owner · 8 months ago

Thank you so much for the kind words and recommendation!

Lisa Madison2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Lisa has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Excellent to work with. Cleaned up good afterwards. Taking popcorn off vaulted ceilings and smoothing it out is not easy. Great paint job and reasonably priced. Worked from sun up to sun down. Excellent reliability. Thank you Nate and Miguel with PaintWorks!!

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Services: Custom painting
Response from the owner · 3 weeks ago

Thank you Lisa! Happy we could give your home an updated look by removing the popcorn ceiling, applying new texture and paint!

Mike Tremain4 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Mike has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Highly recommend this company! Wow such a fantastic experience in dealing with them and quality paint job! Very professional group to work with and absolutely love the way our house looks after they painted it!

  • Price assessment: Great price
  • Services: Custom painting, Interior painting
Response from the owner · 2 years ago

Hi Mike and Kathy, thank you for trusting us with your painting project. It was such a pleasure working with you both! We greatly appreciate the opportunity to serve you!

Tracey Heath4 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Tracey has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Great communication and great results! I appreciated all the details I was given during the whole process and felt like everyone at Paintworks not only worked to get the job done, but also to make sure it was done well and that every aspect was taken care of.

  • Services: Exterior painting
Response from the owner · 4 weeks ago

Thank you for trusting us on painting the exterior of your home. So glad to hear you are happy with our team and how everything turned out!

Elizabeth KaczowkaLocal Guide · 16 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Elizabeth has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

We had a great experience with PaintWorks! Communication with Nate was great leading up to the our exterior house painting. The crew did an amazing job and really pay attention to detail. They were polite and cleaned up after themselves when the job was done. We would high recommend them!

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Services: Exterior painting
Response from the owner · 4 weeks ago

We appreciate the kind words Elizabeth. We love the colors you chose on the exterior of your home. It turned out amazing. So glad to hear you are happy with our work.

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