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How to Hire a Painter in Maine

Compare professionals serving Maine.

Homeowners in Maine researching how to hire a painter face different prices, rules, and provider availability across Portland, Lewiston, and smaller communities. This local guide connects the national how to hire a painter advice with Maine labor costs, licensing checks, cities, and professionals who serve the state.

Professionals serving Maine

Who to Call in Maine: Top Painting Companies

Here is how each painting company on this list earns its spot, with real Maine market context behind every recommendation.

1.

US 911 Painting

4.9(1422 reviews) VerifiedFeatured

US 911 Painting is the featured pick on this page: one call reaches screened painting professionals across Maine. The company quotes work in writing up front, which makes it easy to compare against other bids. Maine licenses many trades locally rather than statewide, so confirm insurance and local registration when you request a quote. Compare US 911 Painting against the rest of this Maine list on licensing, reviews, and the clarity of its quote.

(714) 386-7547
2.

FreshStroke Painting Co.

4.5(40 reviews) Verified

FreshStroke Painting Co. ranks among the Maine painting companies homeowners shortlist most often. Its business details carry a verified badge in this directory, checked by our listings team. Its Maine footprint concentrates where the work is - Portland, Lewiston, and the communities in between. Request a written quote from FreshStroke Painting Co. and at least two other Maine providers before you commit.

(213) 579-0212
3.

TrueColor Painters

4.6(51 reviews)

Homeowners across Maine regularly turn to TrueColor Painters when they need painting work. A 4.6-star average over 51 reviews reflects how it treats repeat customers. Its Maine footprint concentrates where the work is - Portland, Lewiston, and the communities in between. Call to confirm availability in your part of Maine, and ask TrueColor Painters for references from recent local jobs.

(602) 257-7678

Few painting providers serving Maine come up in side-by-side comparisons as often as BrushWorks Painting Services. Core services run from residential painting to commercial painting, so most residential jobs stay in-house. Quotes track local labor costs - BLS pegs the Maine median wage for painters, construction and maintenance at $59,270 a year. Call to confirm availability in your part of Maine, and ask BrushWorks Painting Services for references from recent local jobs.

(407) 469-7544
5.

FineFinish Painting Pros

4.8(73 reviews) Verified

Maine homeowners researching how to hire a painter will quickly run into FineFinish Painting Pros - and for good reason. Its business details carry a verified badge in this directory, checked by our listings team. Maine licenses many trades locally rather than statewide, so confirm insurance and local registration when you request a quote. Put FineFinish Painting Pros side by side with the other Maine companies on this page, then let written quotes settle it.

(617) 993-9997

Maine Market Snapshot

Population

1,362,359

#42 largest state, 2020 Census

Median wage: Painters, Construction and Maintenance

$59,270/yr

20% above the national median of $49,400

License verification

Maine (no statewide general-contractor license; trades vary)

Licensing is handled locally in this state - confirm insurance and local registration.

Largest metro areas

Portland · Lewiston · Bangor

Where Maine demand concentrates

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census (April 1, 2020); U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2025.

How much does how to hire a painter cost in Maine?
How to Hire a Painter pricing in Maine depends on scope, materials, local labor rates, and the provider. Costs in larger metros often run higher than in rural areas. Compare at least three written quotes from Maine providers.
Are painting contractors in Maine licensed and insured?
Licensing and insurance requirements for painting work vary by state and municipality. Before hiring any Maine painting company, confirm it holds the proper state license, carries liability insurance, and can provide references.
How do I choose the best painting company in Maine?
Compare provider ratings, read what past customers liked and disliked, verify licensing and insurance, and request written quotes from several Maine companies. The list above ranks top-rated painting providers serving homeowners across the state.