Repainting the living room, refreshing the cabinets, or finally tackling peeling exterior trim? These are five locally owned painting companies in Indianapolis with strong Google reviews. We skipped the national franchises, read the recent reviews and wrote down what people actually say.
Our 5 picks at a glance
- Onit Painting: big projects with a project manager
- Guy Painting: exteriors that need wood repair
- All Pro Painting Company: an owner on every job
- Walla Painting: whole-home interior repaints
- Flora Brothers Painting: careful prep on older homes
Nobody paid to be on this list. We picked and ordered these businesses using the method below. Some local businesses pay to be the labeled expert behind one of our guides. If one of them is on this list, it gets an “Expert partner (paid)” badge, and it never moves up because of it.
1. Onit Painting
Best for big projects with a project manager
What reviewers say: Customers describe detailed quotes backed by photos, project managers who stay in touch, and crews that are prompt and tidy. Interior repaints, exteriors with rotted wood replaced, decks and trim all come up, along with help choosing colors.
Good to know: Two reviewers raised concerns about subcontracted crews and finish details. In one case the owner followed up and resolved it, so ask who will be on your job.
- Veteran-owned (per its website), in business since 2015 (BBB)
- Interior and exterior painting, decks, cabinets and trim, drywall repair, wood rot repair, power washing, color consultations
- Northeast side (E 87th St), serving Indianapolis plus Fishers, Westfield, Zionsville, Greenwood and more
2. Guy Painting
Best for exteriors that need wood repair
What reviewers say: Reviewers mostly describe exterior repaints and whole-house jobs where a detailed written estimate spelled out the prep and wood repair up front, so the final price held. They mention rot repair done before painting, daily cleanup and regular check-ins.
- Family-owned since 2012 (its website and BBB)
- Exterior and interior painting, cabinets, decks and fences, siding and brick, wood rot repair, soffit and fascia, power washing
- Website says insured
- Northeast side (E 82nd St), serving Indianapolis and the suburbs
3. All Pro Painting Company
Best for an owner on every job
What reviewers say: Customers describe a single owner-led contractor who comes out for the estimate, sends daily updates and photos, and helps with color choices. Work covers whole-house and single-room repaints, tall ceilings and foyers, drywall patching and cabinets.
- Owner-led local painter; its website says the owner has been painting since 2000
- Interior and exterior painting, cabinets, doors, drywall repair, staining, fences and decks, garage doors
- Southeast side, serving Indianapolis plus Carmel, Fishers, Avon, Greenwood and more
4. Walla Painting
Best for whole-home interior repaints
What reviewers say: Reviewers mostly describe whole-home interior repaints (walls, ceilings, trim and doors) finished on time or early at a fair price. Careful handling of furniture, drywall touch-ups, cleanup and color advice come up often, and several are repeat customers.
- Locally owned, in business since 2007 (its website and BBB)
- Interior and exterior painting, cabinet refinishing, ceilings, brick, staining, epoxy floors, color consultations
- Northeast side, serving Broad Ripple, Castleton, Geist, Meridian Hills and more
5. Flora Brothers Painting
Best for careful prep on older homes
What reviewers say: Reviewers describe fast, detailed estimates, careful prep and masking, punctual crews and a supervisor who walks through the finished job. Work ranges from single rooms to whole-house exteriors, including detail work on a Victorian.
- Locally owned, in business since 2011 (per its website)
- Interior and exterior painting, cabinets, doors, drywall repair, deck staining, wallpaper removal, pressure washing
- Far west side, serving Indianapolis plus Avon, Plainfield, Zionsville, Greenwood and more
How we picked
- We started with painting companies that show up on Google Maps for Indianapolis searches and have an Indianapolis address.
- To make the list, a company had to be locally owned (no national franchises), rated 4.8 or higher on Google with at least 100 reviews, and rated A+ by the BBB or not listed there. We left out strong painters based in Carmel and Greenwood that don’t list Indianapolis as a service area.
- We ordered them by Google rating adjusted for review count, so a 4.9 from 1,000 people counts for more than a 5.0 from 12. (We blend each rating with 100 reviews at 4.5 stars, so small samples don’t jump to the top.)
- We read about 20 to 30 Google reviews for each company and summarized the themes that came up more than once. One-off complaints aren’t counted as themes.
- Ratings and review counts were checked on November 14, 2026. They change daily, so click through for today’s numbers. We recheck this list every few months.
Before you hire a painter
- Ask for a written estimate that spells out prep (scraping, sanding, caulking, wood repair), the number of coats and the paint brand.
- Ask for proof of liability insurance. Only one company on this list says it’s insured on its website, so ask all of them.
- Ask whether the crew is the company’s own employees or subcontractors.
- For exteriors in Indy, plan for late spring to early fall, when it’s warm and dry enough for paint to cure.
- Ask what the warranty covers and for how long, and get it in writing.
Questions people ask
When is the best time to paint a house exterior in Indianapolis?
Usually May through early October, when daytime temperatures stay above about 50 degrees and it’s dry. Good painters book up early, so get quotes in late winter.
Should I paint my kitchen cabinets or replace them?
If the cabinet boxes are solid, painting is usually far cheaper than replacing. Ask about the prep and the type of paint, since cabinets take more wear than walls.
Why isn’t my painter on the list?
It may not have met one of our cutoffs (4.8+ on Google with 100+ reviews, A+ or no BBB rating, locally owned with an Indianapolis address), or we may have missed it. Tell us about it using the link below, and we’ll look at it when we recheck the list.
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