Fix & Paint
3006 Lincoln Ave, Richmond 23228
- Says it was founded in 2003 and is licensed and insured.
- Lists interior and exterior painting, cabinet painting, carpentry and wood rot repair.
6 companiesRichmond-area house painters
Their own sitesEvery fact links to its source
A to ZAlphabetical, not a ranking
No paid spotsRead November 10, 2026
The companies
Six Richmond house painters, side by side
Each entry says only what the company states on its own website, read on November 10, 2026. We did not score anyone. Check reviews and licenses yourself before hiring.
Highfill Painting
1578 E Parham Rd, Henrico 23228
- Says it won Best Painting Company in Style Weekly's Best of Richmond 2026.
- Says all of its work comes with a warranty; lists cabinet, deck and fence painting.
Let's Upgrade Painting
1239 Blakemore Rd, Richmond 23225
- Says it is a Class A contractor, licensed and insured, serving Richmond since 2014.
- Names Sherwin-Williams and Benjamin Moore; has a warranty page.
Proper Painters
Richmond area
- Names Sherwin-Williams as a paint brand it uses.
- Says its work is backed by a Results Guarantee and a warranty; lists cabinet painting.
Short Pump Painters
1108 Westbriar Dr, Suite F, Richmond 23238
- Lists cabinet repainting and minor wood and stucco repair.
- Phone and address posted on its site.
That 1 Painter Richmond
Richmond area
- Says EPA RRP lead-safe practices are its default on pre-1978 work, and it carries $2M general liability.
- Says it plans Commission of Architectural Review timing into historic district jobs.
Before you hire
How to choose a house painter in Richmond
- 01Look the company up by name in the Virginia DPOR license lookup. Virginia licenses contractors through its Board for Contractors.
- 02Ask for a certificate of insurance, not just the words "licensed and insured."
- 03If the house was built before 1978, ask for the firm's EPA lead-safe (RRP) certification. See pre-1978 homes.
- 04Ask how soft or rotted wood will be handled and priced. See painting over rotted wood.
- 05Get the warranty in writing, with what it covers and for how long.
Older homes
Richmond's older houses need more than paint
Many homes in the Fan, Church Hill and the Museum District were built long before 1978, and some sit in city old and historic districts where exterior changes are reviewed. Two rules matter before a brush touches them: federal lead-safe work and the city's Commission of Architectural Review.
Questions people ask
How do I check if a Richmond painter is licensed?
Search the company by name in the Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation (DPOR) license lookup. Virginia licenses contractors through DPOR's Board for Contractors.
Does a painter need lead certification for an older Richmond home?
Yes, for paid work that disturbs paint in a home built before 1978. The EPA's Renovation, Repair and Painting rule requires the firm to be certified.
Do I need approval to repaint a house in a Richmond historic district?
Exterior changes visible from the street in a city old and historic district are reviewed by the Commission of Architectural Review. Ask CAR staff before changing colors.
How were these six painters chosen?
They are established Richmond-area house painting companies with their own websites, listed alphabetically. Facts come only from each company's site, read November 10, 2026. No company paid to appear.