Business Details
32 Years
experience
Your Trusted Painting Partner in Northern Michigan
Since 1994, Cole Custom Painting has been Northern Michigan's trusted partner for professional painting services. Our foundation rests on three pillars: experience, quality, and exceptional customer care. With over 28 years of dedicated service and a team boasting 100+ combined years of expertise, we approach every project with the precision and commitment of true professionals. We specialize in both residential and commercial painting, employing premium materials and meticulous techniques to deliver lasting results. Our process emphasizes transparency through detailed proposals, actionable schedules, and continuous client communication.As a locally owned business, we treat every property as if it were our own, combining technical excellence with neighborly respect. Our reputation is built on satisfied customers who value our personalized approach, clean workspaces, and unwavering commitment to quality. We stand behind every job with the same integrity that has defined our company since its founding. From initial consultation to final walkthrough, our team ensures your vision becomes reality through expert craftsmanship and attentive service.
Services
Interior Painting
Exterior Painting
Commercial Painting
Power Washing
Drywall Repair
Cabinet Painting
Details
- Year established: 1994
Highlights and features
- 28 years of Northern Michigan painting expertise with 100+ combined team experience
- Personalized service from local painting professionals who treat your property as their own
- Transparent process with detailed proposals and actionable project schedules
- Comprehensive surface solutions beyond painting including power washing and drywall repair
- Proudly serving as both neighbors and professional contractors in our community
What people say
Quality workmanship
Personalized service
Commitment to excellence
Trustworthy team
Local expertise
Services
Interior Painting
Transform your living spaces with our professional interior painting services. We use premium paints and meticulous preparation techniques to ensure flawless finishes that last. Our team handles all surfaces including walls, ceilings, trim, and cabinetry while maintaining clean workspaces throughout the process. With attention to detail and respect for your property, we deliver results that enhance both aesthetics and value.
Exterior Painting
Protect and beautify your property's exterior with our comprehensive painting solutions. We prepare surfaces through pressure washing and repairs before applying durable, weather-resistant coatings. Our expertise extends to siding, trim, decks, and commercial facades, ensuring long-lasting protection against Northern Michigan's climate while enhancing curb appeal and property value.
Commercial Painting
Maintain professional appearances for your business with our commercial painting services. We work after hours to minimize disruption, handling everything from office spaces to retail storefronts. Our team understands the importance of first impressions and delivers consistent, high-quality results that reflect your business's standards while adhering to commercial building codes and requirements.
Power Washing
Restore surfaces to like-new condition with our professional power washing services. We safely clean driveways, sidewalks, decks, and building exteriors using appropriate pressure levels to remove dirt, mildew, and old paint without damaging surfaces. This essential preparation step ensures optimal paint adhesion and extends the life of your exterior coatings.
Drywall Repair
Prepare surfaces for painting with our expert drywall repair services. We fix holes, cracks, and water damage, creating smooth, seamless surfaces ready for paint. Our technicians match textures and use quality materials to ensure repairs blend perfectly with existing walls, providing both structural integrity and aesthetic perfection before any painting project.
People
Chris Cole
Owner
Founder of Cole Custom Painting since 1994, Chris brings decades of hands-on experience starting from his early days in Midland, MI. He established the company in Northern Michigan after graduating from NMC, building a team known for quality craftsmanship and personalized service.
Questions
What areas do you serve?
We proudly serve all of Northern Michigan, including Traverse City, Petoskey, Charlevoix, and surrounding communities.
What painting services do you offer?
We provide full-service painting including interior/exterior residential, commercial buildings, power washing, drywall repair, and cabinet refinishing.
How long have you been in business?
Cole Custom Painting has served Northern Michigan since 1994, with our team collectively having over 100 years of painting experience.
What makes you different from other painters?
We combine 28 years of local experience with personalized service, treating every property as our own with meticulous attention to detail.
Do you offer free consultations?
Yes, we provide free initial consultations with detailed proposals and actionable project schedules for all painting projects.
Can you handle commercial projects?
Absolutely, we specialize in commercial painting with flexible scheduling to minimize business disruption during exterior or interior projects.
