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Five Star Painting of Charleston

Thermostat - Install or Replace, Thermostat - Repair or Reprogram, Exterior Surfaces - Powerwashing,

About us

Locally owned & operated. Five Star Painting’s house painters in Charleston is committed to giving you five star quality without the five star price. When it comes to your painting needs, our outstanding work, excellent warranties and straight shooting on prices are unmatched amongst painting contractors in South Carolina.

Business highlights

17 years of experience

Services we offer

Carpentry, Pressure Washing, Residential & Commercial Interior & Exterior Painting, and Epoxy Coatings

Amenities

Free Estimates

Yes

Accepted Payment Methods

  • CreditCard
Reviews
4.844 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
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91%
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Rick S.
Apr 2020
4.0
$8,800
The painting job was very well done, the crew was punctual, very nice guys. We saw the owner, Craig, when he came to assess the scope of work and he came when the job was done. He noticed some small issues (paint on downspouts) and he was going to do more work on a window sill. We also asked him to give us a quote on some interior work, he took notes, told me what a great job they could do and he would get back with a quote and price. None of that happened. Craig is a personable guy but he is not responsive. I have called the office, his cell and left an email. Nothing. Radio silence. If he doesn't want the job, is too busy to do the smaller job, just say no so everyone can move on. I would have like to work with them again but now I have to start all over again finding someone else and losing time.

Taylor C.
Aug 2018
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Five star painting did a great job! They got the job done ina timely manner and even were able to complete my handyman list.

David M.
Sep 2017
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
It was fine, everything went well.

Steven B.
Sep 2017
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$6,000
Craig and I had an agreement to replace all the wood rot on the exterior trim of my home. I was initially informed this was accomplished. However, after a home inspector checked out the premises a couple weeks later, there was still a significant amount of wood rot everywhere. I immediately contacted Craig and informed him of the issue and he promptly remedied the situation. I was informed that the original crew cut corners and did not do as Mr. Ripley instructed. Since the incident, Craig and his crew have gone above and beyond to make the situation right. I am very happy to see there are still people/companies out there with these kind of qualities and ethical standards....good people! I would definitely use them again!!!

Maureen H.
Aug 2017
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$9,000
They were very good and did a nice job.

Nora F.
May 2017
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
We used Five Star Painting at my work and their work was professional and competitive. We would use them again.

Ellen G.
Feb 2017
2.0
Once the work was finally done, it was fine. It took many phone calls and emails to finally get an estimate from the owner. I had to point out areas they had missed 3 times before the work was finally complete. Their was no quality control from the owner, it was all up to me. I asked 3 times for a letter from him describing work that wasn't done and he has yet to reply. This business is so close to being good and reliable, but currently the owner is too unprofessional.
Response from Five Star Painting of Charleston
"This member's frustrations stem directly from [Member Information Removed] request from her for us to provide an official statement on company letterhead with our business license number to state that [Member Information Removed] massive crack in her stucco was not an active structural problem. She needed this statement to provide to potential buyers for her home that she was listing, as she didn't want to have to pay [Member Information Removed] structural engineering company to appropriately investigate the cause of the crack. After many attempts to explain to her that we were not qualified to make this statement (and that she should hire [Member Information Removed] structural engineering firm), she became extremely frustrated and demanded this letter be provided, or else. Bottom line, we provided more than the requested painting and pressure washing services that we had quoted for and this was done on time and at our quoted price. The owner personally visited the job site 5 times during the 2 day project to ensure quality and timeliness of the work. We are happy to provide this member with [Member Information Removed] letter of services, paid and free, that we provided for her. We wish this member the best of luck in selling her home and are hopeful that she will heed our advice on hiring [Member Information Removed] structural engineer to appropriately sign off on the questionable structural crack."

Herman H.
Sep 2016
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
unknown
Response from Five Star Painting of Charleston
"Thank you for taking the time to provide us with your feedback on our services! It was an absolute pleasure working with you and we look forward to working with you again in the future!"

Vicki S.
Jul 2016
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,155
I called and made an appointment for Five star to come out and give me an estimate. Bob and Craig came out to my house on time at the date we agreed on. They looked over the upstairs, made suggestions and then emailed me a copy of the estimate that day. A accepted their estimate and made an appointment to have the painting done. I have used them before and they have always been professional, efficient and price conscious. This time was no different. They came in when they said they would, painted the upstairs in a day and cleaned up after themselves. The paint job looked great. It is so nice to have competent people working for you and you don't have to be there and know that the work will be done right the first time. Thanks Craig and Bob for a job well-done.
Response from Five Star Painting of Charleston
"Thank you for taking the time to provide us with your feedback on our services! We truly enjoyed the opportunity to work on your project and we look forward to working with you again in the very near future!"

Andrew M.
May 2016
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$6,900
unknown

Paula S.
Apr 2016
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$900
We have hired Bryan over the last two years for various painting projects.  I have never written a review but I continue to be so impressed with Bryan's professionalism and the quality of his work that I feel compelled to write one.  Bryan has been a life-saver on multiple occasions,.  If you have a painting project which you need to have done on time and on budget (a very reasonable budget at that), Bryan is your person.

Bruce C.
Mar 2016
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
unknown

Elizabeth W.
Dec 2015
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,250
Fantastic! I typically only write reviews when I have experience that is above and beyond expectations. Bryan, from the start, was professional and very willing to work with my timeframe. I'm not living in Charleston right now and my availability was limited. He came out to the condo twice initially at my request - one time to do the estimate and the second time when I could be there to meet him in person to confirm colors, etc. I had just had my floors done and this had been a nightmare situation; I was not happy with the results ( I went with someone who was not on Angie's list and that was a big mistake), so I was really hesitant about doing any more work on the condo, but it needed to be painted. When I met Bryan, he answered all my questions and just put me ease that the crew he had were people he had worked with for years; he did NOT subcontract out! They started when they said they would and finished when they said they would... And not only are the results beautiful, the painters were neater and more precise in their painting than I ever could have expected. And, Bryan was aware that I would not be available to supervise, that I was out of state. He and his crew had open access to the condo and could have easily taken advantage of the situation, but they absolutely remained above board. His crew was amazing. Not only did they do an amazing paint job, but they were neater than any work crew that I have had out at my condo. I had asked Bryan to fix some holes and cracks in the walls, and they had to do these with no lights in either of the bathrooms. Again, Bryan worked with me on everything. My friend went by my condo the first night and sent me pictures. Everything was so clean and neat, as if they'd never been there, but they had been there because the new color was on the walls!! My friend was very impressed, especially after she saw the finished product. She praised the work to me over the phone! Given the fact that I'm a female and that I wasn't going to be around to monitor the paint job, there was more than enough opportunity for Bryan and his crew to take advantage of the situation. The exact opposite- Bryan called me when his crew had finished and said that he would have one of his supervisor's he's worked with for 7plus years to come out again and see if she couldn't address an area behind my front door that he didn't like!! Who does that? Only people who are honest and take pride in their work! It's the best Christmas present ever! And it's been such a relief for me to work with someone who is trustworthy and conscientious. I am over-joyed that I had Bryan and his crew paint my condo. I will use them again and again and will spread the word! My friend wants his contact info to paint her home. And as far as price, Bryan was slightly ($100 or so ) more than another quote, but I went with Bryan because I had a gut intuition about him and didn't feel that about the other person. So far Angie's list has not steered me wrong or my gut! Bryan has restored my faith that there are really good, honest, and ethical people in the home improvement industry! You should choose Bryan and his crew for all your paint needs! I recommend him without hesitation!!

Samantha H.
Nov 2015
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,000
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Laurel W.
Oct 2015
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$6,000
Bryan was very professional. Everything was spelled out in the contract, and there were no extra charges.
The work was excellent and any issues that we had were rectified within 3 days. The crew was great to work with and we felt comfortable leaving them working in the house while we were not at home. I'd use them again at any time.

Steve L.
Oct 2015
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$800
Bryan was very professional. He gave us a fair quote for our job. The 3 ladies that actually did the job were excellent. They were on time and did a very  professional job. I would recommend them to anybody with a 120 percent approval. Overall great company and steller painters.

Charles K.
Oct 2015
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Bryan and his crew were very professional. Work was done on time at exacting standards. Bryan was out of town but his English-speaking crew was able to trouble shoot a few issues that came up. Will definitely use them again. Highly rated!!

Robin C.
Sep 2015
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,400
unknown

Jo O.
Sep 2015
3.0
$9,700
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Michaeln O.
Jul 2015
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,400
We asked for our hallway and playroom to be painted. Brian was very professional, friendly and on helpful and the estimate was very reasonable. The people who actually did the painting were just as professional and got on with the job they came to do. They were on time but also flexible with me when I could not get back in time to let them in. The ladies completed the job before I expected and did an awesome job for us. I would definitely use them again and we are really pleased with the results. Thank you!!

Trisha T.
Jul 2015
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$10,000
Five Star Painting definitely lives up to its name. From start to finish, Bryan and his crew were excellent. Since it was such a massive project (exterior and interior), I got eight different bids. Bryan came over personally to do the estimate, as opposed to some of the other companies who only sent a sales representative. I was immediately impressed with his attentiveness to detail, how he listened to my concerns, and how he was able to answer all of my questions. His estimate included everything and was very reasonable, especially compared to the other large companies, some of whose estimates were more than 50% higher than Bryan's estimate and did not include pressure-washing and carpentry work they told me I had to have done before they started. In fact, the only lower bids were from companies that weren't licensed and did not have full crews to do the work. Since I had time constraints and live in a neighborhood with very strict HOA rules when it comes to exterior painting, I definitely wanted to go with a company that met all of the licensing and permit requirements and who would be able to finish the job in the timeframe I needed them to. Bryan's crew started the job exactly when he said they would, they arrived on time every day, and they worked tirelessly for the entire nine days that the project lasted. Even though they were working during a heat wave and the temperatures every day were close to 100 degrees, they were always cheerful, friendly, helpful, and polite. I was very impressed. Everything turned out beautifully. My house looks better than it did when I bought it. They did such a good job that several of my neighbors asked me for Bryan's contact info to hire him to paint their houses. Bryan uses top quality paint, and the job was done with remarkable precision, which is not easy when dealing with a three-story house with 20 large windows (all of them with shutters). In addition to the siding and shutters, they also did the decks, doors, stairs, fence, porch ceilings and all of the individual spindles on the front and back porch. It looks flawless, as do the interior rooms and ceilings that were painted. The carpentry work (replacing door frame that had wood rot and replacing stair railings) is excellent and was all included in the estimate. As with most big jobs, I was half-way expecting the final total to include some work that could not have been foreseen when the estimate was given, but the total matched the estimate exactly. No hidden fees or unexpected costs!! Bryan's attentiveness to detail (and his ability to do the power-washing and carpentry work also) had ensured that nothing was missed or added later. I am VERY happy with Five Star Painting and I highly recommend them. Bryan and his crew were honest, easy to work with, and always accessible when I had questions. I will gladly hire them again for anything else that needs painting in the future!

Vicki S.
May 2015
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,665
Bryan returned my call immediately and made an appointment to give me an estimate.  He came to the appointment on time.  He looked the house over and gave me an estimate.  I accepted his estimate.  He and his team came over and did exactly what they said that they would do.  This means taking all the nails out of the walls, smoothing things over and painting.  I was especially appreciative in that I had to go out of town unexpectedly, but Bryan got everything done with out me being there.  He even made a suggestion about some extra painting that he felt should be done to make the house look good as we were putting it up for sale and didn't even charge me for it.  I will definitely be giving Five Star painting a call again when I need them.  Thanks Bryan for everything you did.

Kim B.
May 2015
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,500
Bryon and his team were excellent.  The garage floors looked amazing, and the interior perfect.  They were on time, professional and cared very much that we were satisfied.  He knew we needed to get the painting done so we could have other services completed before move in and he made sure it happened.

Thomas C.
Feb 2015
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Bryan came out immediately after we called. He not only provide a very reasonable quote but also helped us to pick exactly the right color we were looking for in our living room and kitchen areas. His suggestion was right on and looks great on our walls. The crew was very professional, arrived on time and finished the job on schedule. They also cleaned up the work areas nicely at the end of each day. We would definitely call Five Star for our next painting job.

Jim U.
Jan 2015
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,700
unknown
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FAQ

Five Star Painting of Charleston is currently rated 4.8 overall out of 5.

Five Star Painting of Charleston accepts the following forms of payment: CreditCard

Yes, Five Star Painting of Charleston offers free project estimates.

No, Five Star Painting of Charleston does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.

No, Five Star Painting of Charleston does not offer a senior discount.

No, Five Star Painting of Charleston does not offer emergency services.

No, Five Star Painting of Charleston does not offer warranties.