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Best House Painters in Clawson, MI (2026)

By Aaron Scott|5 min read||Clawson, MI

Exterior paint is the first thing a buyer or a neighbor sees, and prep work is where cheap painters cut corners. We pulled every painting company Google lists in Clawson, MI, checked which ones actually have an address in town, read their reviews, and went through their websites to build this list.

How we chose this list: Painting companies are sorted by Google rating weighted by review count. Companies based in Clawson come first, and where the city has fewer than five we added the nearest well-reviewed companies and say where they are based. The Exterior Painters is ranked first because it is where we send our own customers; see the disclosure below. This list is updated for 2026.

Quick Comparison

#CompanyRatingReviewsPhone
1The Exterior Painters Our Partner★★★★★4.9689(248) 963-5994
2The Painting Genie★★★★★4.9458(800) 724-6837
3Top Shelf Painting & Improvement Specialists★★★★★4.9247(586) 465-0867
4CertaPro Painters of Birmingham-Troy★★★★★4.994(248) 581-0601
5Roy & Paul Cabinet Painting★★★★★4.8160(248) 327-0341
6Visual Paint★★★★★5.0162(248) 368-0668
#1

The Exterior PaintersOur Referral Partner

★★★★★4.9(689 reviews)

Address: 2365 Avon Industrial Dr, Rochester Hills, MI 48309

Phone: (248) 963-5994

Website: exteriorpainters.com

In business since: 2015

Licenses and credentials: Licensed and insured (per website), Family owned

Roofing Army sends its own customers to The Exterior Painters, which is run by the brother of Roofing Army's owner. The company works on the outside of the house: siding, trim, decks and other exterior surfaces. Its website lists offices in Rochester Hills and Plymouth and says it has painted more than 10,000 homes across Metro Detroit and Southeast Michigan. Rotted wood is a common starting point. Reviewers mention crews replacing rotted boards on windows, trim and siding before painting, and one says a small trim repair turned into a full repaint. Others describe honest, upfront pricing and clear communication from the estimate through color consultation to the finished work.

What stands out:

  • Licensed and insured, according to its website
  • Family owned exterior painting company
  • Deck staining and power washing offered
  • Warranty claims submitted through its website
  • Reviewers describe crews as on time and respectful
#2

The Painting Genie

★★★★★4.9(458 reviews)

Address: 977 E 14 Mile Rd, Troy, MI 48083

Phone: (800) 724-6837

Website: thepaintinggenie.com

Based in Troy, next to Clawson, The Painting Genie serves Clawson homes with interior and exterior painting, plus deck and siding work. Its website advertises same-day estimates, and the request form lets you choose a preferred date and time. Reviewers mention flexible scheduling, including a weekend consultation for a couple who work late. They describe thorough, no-pressure quotes and competitive pricing. One reviewer liked the rendering technology that shows how a project will look before work starts. Another says a quote for two bedrooms on Monday led to painters arriving with paint first thing Tuesday morning.

What stands out:

  • Free estimates listed on its website
  • Cabinet painting and drywall repair offered
  • Residential and commercial painting services
  • Reviewers describe painters as polite and efficient
#3

Top Shelf Painting & Improvement Specialists

★★★★★4.9(247 reviews)

Address: 1130 Livernois Rd, Troy, MI 48083

Phone: (586) 465-0867

Website: topshelfus.com

In business since: 1998

Founded in 1998, Top Shelf Painting & Improvement Specialists is based in Troy, next to Clawson, and serves Clawson with exterior and interior painting, staining, drywall work and cabinet refinishing. The website goes beyond paint, listing floor coating, staircase refinishing and off-hours painting for commercial clients. It also publishes a Michigan exterior prep checklist for older homes. Reviewers describe an exterior job that included fixing rotted wood, finished in two days with a full cleanup. Another reviewer had the siding painted and gutters replaced, with the estimator keeping in touch until the project was done. Others mention professionalism and knowledge compared with the other bids they collected.

What stands out:

  • Free estimates and financing available
  • Warranty and credentials page on its website
  • Reviewers note direct contact with the owner
  • Kitchen cabinet repaint praised by reviewers
#4

CertaPro Painters of Birmingham-Troy

★★★★★4.9(94 reviews)

Address: 125 E Maple Rd Ste B, Troy, MI 48083

Phone: (248) 581-0601

Website: certapro.com

Licenses and credentials: Licensed and insured (per website)

Located in Troy, next to Clawson, CertaPro Painters of Birmingham-Troy serves Clawson homes and businesses. Its service list covers exterior and interior painting, cabinets, decks, staining, power washing, drywall, wallpaper and siding. Reviewers say the estimate came after a thorough walk through the home, with all costs shown up front and the proposal updated before signing. They also mention crews who left the site orderly each day and handled wood trim replacement along with the exterior paint. One reviewer says the design service included with the job helped narrow down colors that suited their brick.

What stands out:

  • Licensed and insured, according to its website
  • Free estimates with financing available
  • Warranty offered, according to its website
  • Commercial painting projects in Troy and Southfield
#5

Roy & Paul Cabinet Painting

★★★★★4.8(160 reviews)

Address: 1250 Rankin St Ste F, Troy, MI 48083

Phone: (248) 327-0341

Website: royaloakpainters.com

In business since: 2005

Cabinets are the main focus at Roy & Paul Cabinet Painting, which is based in Troy, next to Clawson, and serves Clawson. The company dates to 2005 and also handles interior painting and commercial cabinet work. Its website lists cabinet door replacement, hardware replacement and several coating types. Reviewers like that cabinet doors were taken offsite to paint, so the kitchen was not tied up for a week. Others describe a finished basement, a front door repair and an interior repaint, with painters who arrived on time and cleaned up afterward, down to vacuuming and putting blinds back up.

What stands out:

  • Free estimates and financing available
  • Insured and offers a warranty, per website
  • Service areas include Royal Oak, Berkley and Birmingham
  • Reviewers mention help with countertop and backsplash choices
#6

Visual Paint

★★★★★5.0(162 reviews)

Address: 24361 Greenfield Rd Ste 303, Southfield, MI 48075 (in nearby Southfield, 5.2 miles from Clawson)

Phone: (248) 368-0668

Website: visual-paint.com

Licenses and credentials: Licensed and insured (per website)

From Southfield, about 5.2 miles away, Visual Paint serves Clawson with exterior and interior house painting, cabinet painting, deck and fence painting and commercial work. Reviewers often mention the color consultant, saying it made picking colors for a whole house much less intimidating. One reviewer had the brick, trim and fence painted in about a week. Another describes a faded, warped and peeling deck turned into what they call a work of art. Kitchen cabinet reviews mention a change from dark brown to grey-blue, careful attention to detail and a respectful crew. Reviewers also mention high-quality materials and a cost-effective result.

What stands out:

  • Licensed and insured, according to its website
  • Free estimates and financing offered
  • Warranty on work, per its website
  • Siding painting listed among services

How We Built This List

  • Google reviews and ratings pulled via the Google Places API on 2026-11-03, sorted by rating weighted by review count.
  • Location. Companies with an address in Clawson, MI rank ahead of companies based nearby, and nearby ones say where they are based.
  • Michigan maintenance and alteration license for painting work, where stated.
  • Google rating weighted by review count.
  • Exterior prep described on their site: scraping, priming, caulking.
  • Years in business.
  • Website review for services offered, years in business and any licenses or credentials the company publishes.

Licensing in Michigan: In Michigan, painting and decorating on a residential structure is a licensed trade. Contractors need a residential builder or maintenance and alteration license from LARA for jobs over $600. Ask for the license number.

Disclosure: The Exterior Painters is run by Roofing Army owner Aaron Scott’s brother and is where we send our own customers for this work. We rank them first for that reason and say so. Every other company on this list is sorted by its Google rating and review count. Nobody paid to be listed. Get more than one quote.

Need a Roofer in Clawson, MI?

We send our own customers to The Exterior Painters, run by Aaron's brother Brian, for exterior painting, siding and wood replacement. Roofing Army inspects roofs in Clawson for free, quotes five options at different price points, and takes no deposit until the job is done.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is there a painting company based in Clawson?

None of the painting companies on this list are based inside Clawson. The closest ones are in Troy, the next town over: The Painting Genie, Top Shelf Painting & Improvement Specialists, CertaPro Painters of Birmingham-Troy and Roy & Paul Cabinet Painting. Visual Paint is based in Southfield, about 5.2 miles away. The Exterior Painters lists offices in Rochester Hills and Plymouth.

When is the best time of year to paint a house exterior in Michigan?

Late spring through early fall is the usual window in Michigan. You want dry weather, dry wood and temperatures that stay above the minimum printed on the paint label, including overnight while the paint cures. Avoid painting right after rain or when heavy dew is expected in the evening. Summer schedules fill up, so many homeowners get estimates in winter or early spring to hold a spot.

Do house painters need a license in Michigan?

Yes. In Michigan, painting and decorating on a residential structure is a licensed trade. Contractors need a residential builder or maintenance and alteration license from LARA for jobs over $600. Ask the painter for the license number before you hire them. It also helps to ask for proof of insurance and to get the scope of work, the price and any warranty in writing.

Does Roofing Army do painting?

No. Roofing Army does roofing only. For exterior painting, siding and wood replacement, Roofing Army sends its own customers to The Exterior Painters, which is run by the brother of Roofing Army's owner. If you are planning exterior work and want the roof checked too, Roofing Army inspects roofs for free in Clawson. That way you can deal with the roof before or after the paint job.

About the Author

Aaron Scott, Owner, Licensed Residential Builder

20+ years in the home service industry. Licensed residential builder in Michigan. Owner of Roofing Army with offices in Oxford, Ferndale, Rochester Hills, Plymouth, and Jenison.

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