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Quick answer #1 is Zarazua Painting (5.0★, 721 reviews)
The best-rated painters in Durham, NC are Zarazua Painting (5.0★, 721 reviews), Gonzalez Painters & Contractors Inc. (4.9★, 2,176 reviews) and Hansell Painting Co (4.9★, 214 reviews).
- 4.9★average rating
- 4,089Google reviews
- 8open weekends
- 7painting specialists
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About this list
We compared painters across Durham by star rating and review volume. These 10 average 4.9 stars across 4,089 Google reviews. 8 of them are open on weekends.
Compare all 10 side by side
| # | Business | Rating | Reviews | Weekends |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Zarazua Painting | 5.0 | 721 | Yes |
| 2 | Gonzalez Painters & Contractors Inc. | 4.9 | 2,176 | Yes |
| 3 | Hansell Painting Co | 4.9 | 214 | No |
| 4 | Exceptional Painting | 4.9 | 194 | Yes |
| 5 | CertaPro Painters of Durham, NC | 4.8 | 242 | Yes |
| 6 | Wine & Design Durham | 4.8 | 228 | No |
| 7 | Dr. Lopez Painting LLC | 5.0 | 78 | Yes |
| 8 | All-Pro Painting of NC - Durham & Chapel Hill | 4.9 | 94 | Yes |
| 9 | Paz Painting | 4.9 | 80 | Yes |
| 10 | Garcia's Painting & Repair NC, LLC | 5.0 | 62 | Yes |
Before you hire a painter
5 quick checks before you call.
- Check the license.
Ask which licenses and permits they hold for work in Durham, and check with the city if the job needs a permit.
- Ask for proof of insurance.
Liability insurance covers damage to your home if something goes wrong.
- Get 2 or 3 written quotes.
Compare what each one includes, not just the price.
- Don't pay everything upfront.
A deposit is normal. Pay the rest when the work is done.
- Read the newest reviews.
Recent reviews say more about the business today than old ones.
Questions people ask
Who is the best-rated painter in Durham?
Zarazua Painting ranks #1 with 5.0 stars from 721 reviews.
Which painters in Durham are open on weekends?
Zarazua Painting, Gonzalez Painters & Contractors Inc., Exceptional Painting, CertaPro Painters of Durham, NC, Dr. Lopez Painting LLC, All-Pro Painting of NC - Durham & Chapel Hill, Paz Painting and Garcia's Painting & Repair NC, LLC are open on Saturday or Sunday.
Which painter in Durham has the most reviews?
Gonzalez Painters & Contractors Inc. has the most, with 2,176 Google reviews and a 4.9 rating.
How is this list ranked?
We rank by Google star rating weighted by review count, so a 4.9 with 400 reviews beats a 5.0 with 8. Painting specialists get a small edge over companies that also list other trades. Details were last checked Nov 2, 2026.