Looking for the best painters in Denver? Here's how to tell.
Every painter says they're the best. Here's what actually separates a paint job that lasts from one you pay for twice, and why so many Denver-area homeowners pick Bighorn.
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The short version
The best painters in Denver can show proof of insurance, put prep, products, coats and warranty in writing, and have recent reviews that mention communication and cleanup, not just the finished look. Bighorn Painting in Arvada meets that bar with a 4.9-star rating across 95 Google reviews, Sherwin-Williams and PPG coatings, a 5-year workmanship warranty, and free virtual or in-home estimates. Call 720-912-4676.
60-second gut check
Is Bighorn the right painter for you?
Four quick questions. Be honest.
Is it important to you that the painter actually preps the surface instead of painting over problems?
Would it bother you to pay for a paint job and see it peeling again in two winters?
Do you want a warranty in writing from a company you can still reach years from now?
Does it matter to you that the crew respects your home and cleans up every day?
What sets Bighorn apart
Nine reasons homeowners hire Bighorn Painting
Prep that reviewers notice
"No corners were cut," as Justin put it. Prep is where paint jobs are won or lost.
An owner who responds
Reviewers mention Asa by name for being responsive, prompt and kind.
Crews that clean up
Rene' called out Edgar for being meticulous and doing a great job cleaning up.
5-year workmanship warranty
In writing, on top of the paint manufacturer's warranty.
Sherwin-Williams and PPG
Named on your estimate, never swapped for a cheaper can.
Virtual estimates
Many jobs can be priced from photos, so you get a number without a visit.
Fair, competitive pricing
"Price was reasonable and competitive," wrote Marcia.
Big jobs handled
From a single room to a month-long, 5-story Winter Park project.
Local and accountable
A shop in Arvada and a phone answered Monday through Saturday.
Side by side
Bighorn vs. the low bid
| What to compare | Typical low bid | Bighorn Painting |
|---|---|---|
| Insurance | "Yeah, we're covered" | Proof of coverage at the estimate |
| Prep | Implied, or skipped | Washing, scraping, sanding, caulking and priming in scope |
| Paint | "Premium paint" | Sherwin-Williams or PPG, named on paper |
| Warranty | Verbal, if any | 5-year workmanship warranty in writing |
| Reviews | Few or none | 4.9 stars across 95 Google reviews |
| After the job | Hard to reach | Walkthrough, follow-up, phone answered |
Real Google reviews
Don't take Bighorn's word for it
“Bighorn Painting did a phenomenal job and no corners were cut. A lot of prep work needed to be done and the crew took a lot of pride in their prep work which made for an amazing finished product.”
“Bighorn Painting is, hands down, the best painting company I have ever worked with. Asa was responsive, prompt, and very kind when I was worried about the weather with their exterior job.”
“Love the result! Asa was very easy to work with. Price was reasonable and competitive. Crew was detailed and respected our property.”
“The owner was very responsive and helpful in getting my room painted. I appreciated they were able to help me out sooner than later. Edgar did a great job, he was very meticulous and did a great job cleaning up.”
“We hired Asa and Bighorn for a massive month-long project in Winter Park. It involved dozens of wooden decks that were deteriorated, stucco, and rough cut wooden siding on a 5 story high building.”
“We went from brown with more brown trim to cream with bronze accents! What a stunning update!”
“I am very happy with the work that Big Horn Painting did on my home. We had new siding placed on the home a few months back, but the project looked incomplete due to the garage door, soffits, trim etc still being the old color.”
“Asa and his team did a great job with our rental property. It was a very large project and were able to knock it out in 2 days. Part of our ceiling had water damage and the crew was able to repair it with no problems.”
Straight answers
Questions about choosing a Denver painter
How do I find the best painters in Denver?
Compare more than price. Ask for a certificate of insurance, a written scope that spells out prep, the exact paint line and number of coats, and the warranty in writing. Then read recent reviews for patterns about communication, cleanup and whether the company came back when something needed fixing.
Why do homeowners choose Bighorn Painting?
Reviewers most often mention the prep work, responsive communication from the owner, Asa, careful crews who clean up, and fair pricing. Bighorn holds 4.9 stars across 95 Google reviews, uses Sherwin-Williams and PPG, and backs its work with a 5-year workmanship warranty.
Is the cheapest painting quote a bad idea?
Not always, but a much lower quote usually leaves something out, often prep, primer, a coat of paint or a real warranty. Compare bids line by line. In Colorado's sun and freeze-thaw, skipped prep tends to show up within a few seasons.
Is Bighorn Painting licensed and insured?
Bighorn is insured and brings proof of coverage to the estimate. Colorado does not issue a statewide painting license, so ask any painter for a certificate of insurance and any license required by the city where you live.
How quickly can Bighorn start?
It depends on the season and the size of the job. Interior work is often easier to schedule, while summer exterior calendars fill up. One reviewer, Rene' H., appreciated that Bighorn could help sooner rather than later. Call 720-912-4676 for current availability.
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See the difference for yourself
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