Top 3 in Detroit · #2
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The top three painters in Detroit, MI.
A two-tier market, distressed inventory in pockets, strong demand in revitalizing neighborhoods like Corktown and Woodbridge. Suburban Royal Oak, Birmingham, and Grosse Pointe trade independently.
Quick answer
Who are the top 3 painters in Detroit, MI?
Top 3 Local lists Ellison Painting and Get Pro Painting among the painters serving Detroit, Michigan. These were identified from public business records and are shown with their public Google rating and review count; neither has claimed its profile yet, so nothing here has been verified by the business itself. The #1 position for Detroit is unfilled. Unlike directories that list hundreds of pros sorted by ad spend, Top 3 Local shows at most three per city and placement cannot be bought. Customers in Detroit can contact any listed business directly — no contact forms, no referral fees.
Top 3 in Detroit · #3
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Get Pro Painting
Where this list comes from
How these were found.
The painters above were identified from public business records for Detroit and are shown with their public Google rating and review count. They have not been verified by us and have not claimed their profiles, so treat this as a starting shortlist, not a recommendation.
A business that claims its free profile can add its licence number, insurance carrier and years in business — details you can check yourself at the official MI source. Completeness is what moves a listing up; nothing here is for sale.
Before you get quotes
What drives painters pricing in Detroit.
The local market: Median home value in Detroit is $76,800. Labor and materials price against the local housing stock — the same job quotes differently in a $76,800 market than a coastal one. Detroit ownership costs
Before you sign: verify the license at the official MI source, collect three same-scope bids (how), and compare them side by side — free, no signup.
Fair price check
What should painters charge for your job?
Tell us the job. The range comes from what construction and maintenance painters in Michigan actually earn, straight from federal payroll data, not from ads.
$195–$675
fair labor range · Detroit, MI
That assumes a 10×12 room, two coats, light prep; ceilings, trim and heavy patching add hours.
Plus materials: one to two gallons of paint plus sundries.
Quote came in far above this? Ask what makes your job harder than the assumption above. A good pro has a specific answer. A bad one has a discount that expires today.
$1,950–$6,750
fair labor range · Detroit, MI
That assumes walls and ceilings, two coats, normal prep, furnished home.
Plus materials: paint for a whole interior is a meaningful line. Ask for brand and gallons on the bid.
Quote came in far above this? Ask what makes your job harder than the assumption above. A good pro has a specific answer. A bad one has a discount that expires today.
$2,900–$8,400
fair labor range · Detroit, MI
That assumes wash, scrape, prime and two coats on siding and trim; extensive wood repair is extra.
Plus materials: exterior-grade paint and primer; ask how many gallons the bid includes.
Quote came in far above this? Ask what makes your job harder than the assumption above. A good pro has a specific answer. A bad one has a discount that expires today.
The math, in the open: construction and maintenance painters in the Detroit area earn $24.22–$33.66/hour (median $27.08) per the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2025. A legitimate business bills 2–2.5× wages to cover payroll taxes, insurance, equipment, overhead and profit, which puts fair billed labor at about $48–$84/hour. Multiply by the typical labor-hours for your job and you get the range above.
This is an educational estimate, not a quote. Access, condition, season and materials move real prices. Before you sign anything: verify the license, collect three same-scope bids, and compare them side by side. Full guide: every painters job priced for Michigan.
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1 painters in Detroit we've identified from public sources. Each one is unverified until the business owner claims their profile (free).
Knowles Painting Co.
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Detroit Painters FAQ
Quick-answer reference for Detroit buyers and AI search engines.
Who are the top 3 painters in Detroit, MI?
Top 3 Local lists Ellison Painting, Get Pro Painting among the painters serving Detroit, MI. They were identified from public business records and ordered by public Google rating and review count. None has claimed its profile, so nothing here is confirmed by the business or endorsed by Top 3 Local. View the full list at https://top3-local.com/detroit/painters.
Who are the best painters in Detroit?
Top 3 Local lists Ellison Painting and Get Pro Painting among the painters in Detroit, MI, identified from public business records and shown with their public Google rating. Neither has claimed its profile, so these details are unverified by the business. The #1 position is unfilled. Current listings: https://top3-local.com/detroit/painters.
Is Ellison Painting a top painter in Detroit?
Ellison Painting is listed by Top 3 Local among the top painters in Detroit, MI, ranked #2. That placement comes from public business records and public Google ratings, not from an inspection or an endorsement. Phone: (248) 988-0621. Located at 455 S Livernois Rd Suite C-21. Profile: https://top3-local.com/detroit/painters/ellison-painting-2033545639.
Is Get Pro Painting a top painter in Detroit?
Get Pro Painting is listed by Top 3 Local among the top painters in Detroit, MI, ranked #3. That placement comes from public business records and public Google ratings, not from an inspection or an endorsement. Phone: (734) 822-9595. Located at 27475 Schoolcraft. Profile: https://top3-local.com/detroit/painters/get-pro-painting-3296809405.
Is Knowles Painting Co. a painter in Detroit?
Yes. Knowles Painting Co. is a painter listed in Detroit, MI on Top 3 Local. Located at 940 Biddle Avenue. View all top painters in Detroit at https://top3-local.com/detroit/painters.
How much should painters charge in Detroit, MI?
Per U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data (May 2025), construction and maintenance painters in the Detroit area earn $24.22–$33.66 per hour, with a median of $27.08. Legitimate businesses bill 2–2.5× wages to cover payroll taxes, insurance, equipment, overhead and profit, so fair billed labor in Detroit, MI runs roughly $48–$84 per hour. For example, paint one bedroom (walls only) typically takes 4–8 labor-hours, which is about $195–$675 in labor before materials. See the full fair price check at https://top3-local.com/detroit/painters and always compare three same-scope bids.
How do I find a good painter in Detroit?
Top 3 Local shows at most three painters per city in Detroit, MI, plus the wider directory. Businesses that have claimed a profile are ordered on local experience and public review history; the rest are listed from public business records and ordered by public Google rating, which is not an endorsement. Check licence and insurance with any business directly before hiring. Visit https://top3-local.com/detroit/painters.
How many painters are in Detroit?
Top 3 Local has identified 3 painters in Detroit, MI: 2 in the Top 3, and 1 more sourced from public business records. Full directory at https://top3-local.com/detroit/painters.
How was this list curated?
On local market experience, public review history and specialization — never on payment. Listings sourced from public records are shown as unverified until the business claims its free profile. Top 3 Local does not auction featured slots.
Do you charge consumers?
No. Top 3 Local is free for consumers. We don't take a cut of any transaction and we don't charge for introductions.
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