Prep-Rite Painting
Prep-Rite Painting
Prep-Rite Painting
Prep-Rite Painting
Prep-Rite Painting

Residential Interior And Exterior Painting Services Since 2001

Our skilled and knowledgeable team offers interior and exterior painting for both commercial and residential properties.

Paint is one of the best ways to refresh a space, whether it is your home or office. However, it isn’t as simple as it might seem, which means you will need a skilled team to ensure the results not only look good but also last for a long time. This is where our team at Prep-Rite Painting comes in.

Our name says it all. We focus on the details from the start by thoroughly preparing all the surfaces. This might include cleaning, sanding, and priming to make sure the paint we apply is allowed to adhere properly. From there, we take our time to ensure that no areas are missed and that the outcome not only meets but exceeds your expectations.

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(919) 552-2689

We are a local company that has offered interior and exterior painting services in the Cary, North Carolina area for more than 20 years. We also offer free quotes and regular discounts to our customers. Perhaps most important is the attention to detail we deliver, along with our commitment to exceptional customer service. At the end of the day, we know your home and office space are investments, and we want to do our part to ensure your property reaches its full potential.

If you need exterior or interior painting services, contact us today to see how we can help.

Prep-Rite Painting

WHY CHOOSE US?

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Peace of Mind

We are licensed, bonded, and insured, giving you peace of mind that your custom build is in the best hands.
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Wide Range of Services

You can count on us for remodeling and custom construction for both your home and workplace.
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Customer-Focused

We work hard to deliver exceptional project management and customer service from start to final walk-through as part of our design-build services.

What Our Customers Say

Excellent
5.0
Al Hertz
2 months ago
Fantastic experience for the 2nd time painting the exterior of our house. The team was very conscientious about the work they were doing. I found them pickier about getting it right than I was, and they were certain not to just rush the job but get it right even if it meant delaying the finish.
Not only were we happy the first time but the quote was very competitive rather than just assuming we would return.
Ross
4 months ago
Josh and his crew were amazing! They’re thorough, honest, and a pleasure to work with. From first contact to full house power washing, prep, and painting was less than two weeks, and the results were excellent. Highly recommend!
John Betz Jr
7 months ago
Amazing work and professionalism throughout the entire process, from Harry's visit and initial estimate to the touch-ups finishing the job. The exterior of the house looks incredible. We'll be using them for our interiors as well. Highly recommend!
Katy Punch
7 months ago
Prep-rite stained our fence in 2021 and recently did some drywall repair, interior and exterior painting for us. They were quick to come out and give us an estimate and also got us in the schedule quickly. Work was well done and the painters left our house very clean. I will definitely be using them again in the future.
Deanna Zechmann
9 months ago
Prep-Rite Painting did a wonderful job prepping and painting the exterior of our house! We were so impressed with their quality of work and attention to detail. Their communication was also great, always showing up on time and easy to talk with about color choices and the process. Wow, they did a great job, really high quality work and taking pride in their work. Couldn't be happier with the experience.
Viking Adventures
11 months ago
Just had our screened porch and deck refinished. Wow, what a transformation. Josh and David were great, very responsive and knowledgeable. A great experience.
Mike G
1 year ago
Excellent experience from start to finish with Pre-Rite Painting. Harry came out to give me an estimate to paint the outside of my house. He also had great ideas on what could be done to make the house look even better. The price was good and the time frame to complete the project was very good. Roberto and the rest of the crew were excellent. Their attention to detail and their desire to get things right were excellent. I also had the front door painted and the door looks great. You couldn't ask for a more professional caring company to paint your house. We were very pleased and wouldn't hesitate to use them again.
Meg Lewis
1 year ago
Josh is wonderful to work with and responded to my calls very quickly. We have used Prep-Rite in the past and we were very satisfied with the quality of their work. Therefore we knew who to call when we
needed additional patch work and painting of bedroom ceilings. The painters were polite and respectful of our home. I would recommend Prep-Rite if you are looking for quality work.
Alan Tope
1 year ago
We've been working with Prep-Rite for more than 15 years, and have never been disappointed.
Lisa Phillips
2 years ago
We have been a customer of PREP-RITE for over 20 yrs and this is the 4th time we have had our house painted by PREP-RITE. Every time we have been over the moon with every aspect of the service they provide. From initial quoting to their repair service (Ivan is so awesome!) and all thru the painting process. Joshua was our acct mgr. Jose was the job site mgr both so professional and responsive. We highly recommend then to anyone who asks.

And just an aside...every time we need our house painted we still go thru the process of getting multiple quotes. And every time PREP-RITE comes out on top.
steve bremer
2 years ago
We cannot express enough how happy we were with Prep-Rite. Josh came to give us a quote, then he brought his team over to go over what needed to be done. His crew then did all the work. Josh cam back and went over the work with the team lead. After finishing the job, the team lead went over everything twice to make sure it was all done. A great company to work with.
Paul Levy
2 years ago
Josh and David were so great to work with. They stained our deck and screened in porch and made it look brand new. You guys are awesome. Josh even came back a second time to generate a second free quote since I decided to have the side porch done and was very generous with his time. David also painted an extra bench/storage for us while he was there. Thanks for all your hard work guys. Highly recommend this team.
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Lloyd Campbell
2 years ago
The attention to detail is astounding! Prep-rite goes above and beyond all expectations. Give'm a try, you won't be disappointed.
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researcher99
2 years ago
We have had many painters over years in the several places that we have lived but Prep-Rite far surpassed all of them in the quality of their work, their professionalism, and their attention to detail. We hired them to do exterior and interior painting on our older home. There was much prep work on the inside that needed to be done before they even started painting (fixing cracks, holes, etc.). We couldn't believe how much time and effort they put into the job. Our walls look amazing now. Highly, highly recommend this company. You will not be disappointed!
Mike Harrelson
2 years ago
Flawless work on my screened in porch and deck, which required scraping, sanding and panting. Now it looks better than it did when the house was new.
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Julie Poehlman
2 years ago
Larry and team did a fantastic job on our paint and texture ceiling removal. I can’t say enough about their efficiency, detail, and professionalism.
Thank you so very much for a job well done!
I look forward to working with you again.
Bill Twomey
3 years ago
My experience with Prep-Rite Painting's exterior house paint service was exceptional. From meticulous surface preparation to the final coat of paint, their dedication to excellence shone through. Their team's precision in every stroke, thorough communication, and respect for my property left me thoroughly impressed. If you're looking to transform your home's exterior, I wholeheartedly recommend Prep-Rite Painting for a top-notch, professional experience that delivers stunning results.
Kate Sredl
3 years ago
Two friends referred me to Prep-Rite Painting for staining my screen-in porch. Josh responded very timely to provide my quote. He answered all of my questions very thoroughly and I loved his approach - extremely professional and NOT pushy at all (my favorite kind of sales pitch). He recommended the stain (I love it) and suggested two protective coats for my porch ceiling. I couldn't be more pleased with the work. I will definitely hire Prep-Rite again for future projects as my DIY days are largely behind me.
kelly sparks
3 years ago
Prep-Rite was fantastic! The outside of our house has never looked so good! The entire team was professional, reliable, prompt and responsive! Josh met us to form the quote, kept us informed about dates of service and followed up to all our questions and concerns! We highly recommend this team of professionals!
Mary Sowers
3 years ago
We are very happy with the service we received from Prep-Rite Painting. We recently moved into a new construction home and are also first-time homeowners, so we were in need of some guidance on how to maintain our new screened porch. Josh was very helpful in giving us recommendations for what would be the best stain to use. He was very transparent, friendly, responsive, and professional with every aspect of our project. The painting crew did a fantastic job and were very friendly and professional as well. Their attention to detail was evident, and they covered the entire area very evenly and efficiently. We were also very happy with the price that we were quoted for all of the service. We’ll be using Prep-Rite Painting again for continued staining and maintenance of our porch! Thank you!
Google User
3 years ago
Harry's team at Prep-Rite painting did an amazing job painting the exterior of my home. I would recommend them to anyone who needs painting on or in their home or business.
Josh, David and the team did an excellent job. Great communication via text and phone, arrived on time, very efficient, friendly, cleaned-up after. Very happy with results - would highly recommend - especially after using other companies.
Gail Hart
4 years ago
By far the most conscientious group of people. They painted every room in my house except one and my walls look fantastic! I couldn't have gotten a better crew than Armando & Victor. Josh was very helpful recommending which type of paint to use and in so many other ways. Thank you!
Kelly Dickerson
4 years ago
Prep-Rite Painting provides superior customer service and does a wonderful job! Josh is prompt, responsive, and helpful but most of all he is honest! David does a fantastic job leading the crew and does an outstanding job painting! Both Josh and David make sure everything is exactly what the customer wants. You will not find better honesty or quality than with this painting company. We will definitely use them again and we highly recommend them!
Preetha Rini
5 years ago
We are THRILLED with our experience with Prep Rite for a deck stain job. We first tried to get quotes from some other smaller companies that specialized in only deck staining, and they were all booked months in advance. We were a bit scared to hire a general painting company to do the deck specifically, but we are really glad we did!

We worked with Joshua Landau to get a quote and estimate and he was awesome. He explained to us how a natural stain that leaves some of the texture of the wood showing could be a better option than a more opaque or paint-looking stain. You can see in the pictures that we chose natural cedar stain color, which darkened the wood significantly and left a lot of interesting texture. The variation in color actually works great with incorporating darker wood colors in our furniture as shown! Ive included the only picture I could find of what my deck looked like before as well for reference (it wasn't worth taking pictures of before!)

Luis and the painting team were great. They were very friendly and considerate and cleaned up everything after the job super well. And they did a really good job, from what I could tell there were no defects or issues at all.

Timing was also unbelievably fast! While other deck companies were booked for months in advance, prep-rite completed this job within 8 days of my call. I called on a thursday/friday, Josh visited on a Tuesday, pressure washer came on Wed., and the job was done on thursday/friday!! I think we got a little lucky with the weather and timing but it was great!

Price was reasonable and very fair for how great of a job they did! Overall awesome experience and wanted to share. Our outdoor covered deck is our new favorite room!
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Tamra Schaefer
5 years ago
Preprite was one of the best experiences we had durning our home renovation. They were professional and always on time. They were easy to work with and very nice people. We love the work they did!! Highly recommend!
We used Preprite in December 2020 to paint the exterior of our home. We worked with Josh Landau to estimate and sell the job. Josh is awesome. He's straightforward about what they can and can not do, straightforward on price, and very flexible as I had a handful of "demands" I needed to be taken into account with the job. We had David as the main crew manager. He was awesome, Very detail oriented and accommodating to my slightly OCD self. And, he works very hard. The exterior turned out so well, we hired them to come back in January to do our kitchen cabinets. The process they use is unbelievably detail oriented and leaves as close as a factory finish on the cabinets and cabinet doors as you can possibly get on 10-year old Hickory cabinets. Where Preprite isnt the cheapest painting option out there, you definitely get what you pay for with them. These guys are the real deal - transparent, honest, fair priced, and they produce an excellent result.
Response from the owner:Nicholas, thanks so much for the 5-star review. We're absolutely thrilled to hear that both of your projects went so well! We do really care about getting things right from start to finish, so it's really rewarding to hear that you are happy with the results. The time you took to leave such a detailed note about your experience is appreciated by Josh, David, and our whole team here.
Zachary Hartman
5 years ago
We used Prep-Rite to pressure wash our house, as well as paint our porch/rails and repaint some areas of the house that had had the paint eroded from water. Joshua Landau, the Regional Manager was fantastic, very professional responsive and the work crew did a fantastic job. We couldn't be happier with the outcome and would certainly use them again. I would highly recommend them!
Response from the owner:Thank you so much for the 5-star review! We're so happy that you had a great experience, and really do appreciate you taking the time to share it here.
Craig Walls
6 years ago
While not finished with our house yet I couldn’t wait till they were done to write this. Harry and his crew have been outstanding to work with. Harry came out to give us the initial quote, again to review everything on the first day of the job and again today to make sure everything was going as planned and on time. His crew has been great, prepping each room fixing any nail pops or cracks before painting and have been very accommodating as my wife and I work from home. As we just moved in 2 weeks ago his crew changed their schedule the 3rd day just so the carpet people could do there job and get the new carpet installed. There workmanship is a First Class and the crew boss has help my wife when she was unsure of what color she should do. Finally and without us even saying a word, his crew stayed late last night to finish the 2nd coat in the master just so me and my wife had a bed to sleep in last night. In my 40 years of owning different houses and having various painters come in, I have NEVER had such a pleasant experience as this one. If your ever looking for someone for a painting job, I would recommend Prep-Rite be on the top of your list.
Response from the owner:Craig, thanks so much for the kind (and thorough!) review. It is an absolute pleasure working on your home, and we really appreciate customers like you.
Prep-Rite has been around for a very long time, and we were very delighted to have them return. Joshua Landau, the Regional Manager, is incredibly professional, timely, extremely responsive, and their work crew is as well. Everyone is on time and the job done with wonderful detail. We are thrilled with our exterior carpentry repairs and painting. I cannot recommend them highly enough.
Response from the owner:Faith, thanks so much for your loyalty to our business. We're so glad to hear that the pride that we take in all aspects of our work shines through, and even more thrilled to hear that you love the outcome for your home!
Steve Rose
6 years ago
Harry and company performed the following:
-re-stained older portions of deck
-1st time stained new portions of deck and trash can enclosure.
-painted walls, trim, house door, and window frames and floor of screened in porch
-painted inside hallway
I am very pleased with the outcome. Harry was very professional and communicative. His team (lead by Hernan) was friendly and non-intrusive, and sought me out with questions (which i appreciated). I am also impressed by the quality of their work, it all looks great. I will be going straight back to Prep-Rite for future work.
Side note, my neighbor had some inside painting performed (much of their first floor), and they were also very pleased with the work. I initially got a quote from a different (also excellent) company, but checked out Prep-Rite because of my neighbor's recommendation. Prep-Rite was cheaper and like i said, I'm very satisfied.
Response from the owner:Happy to hear you were so pleased with our work and our pricing. We hope to be able to help you again in the future!
Jeremiah Johnson
6 years ago
Excellent service, delivered on time. Highly recommended
Response from the owner:Thanks for the 5-star review! We are happy to hear you were so pleased and appreciate your recommendation!
Outstanding service, beginning to end. Not the cheapest quote we received, but i could tell Harry genuinely cared about the quality of his team's work when he came to give us a quote, so we went with him. Had a large crew come and finished the job in one day... had 2 minor touch ups needed, he had someone here at 9am the following morning to fix it. I would highly recommend Harry and his company. Great work!
Response from the owner:So glad you had a positive experience with Harry and the rest of our team. Thanks for the recommendation!
Ben Copeland
6 years ago
Harry, Josh and team took great care of us and performed great work painting the interior of our home. Their prices were reasonable, the work was excellent, and their timeline projections were accurate. The painters were professional and they are true to their name - they prepped and covered everything, going well above and beyond my expectations!
Response from the owner:So happy we could exceed your expectations! We hope we get the chance to work with you again in the future.
Harvey Thompson
7 years ago
Prep-Rite's bid was competitive -- but not the least expensive one received. However, we knew they were highly respected in the neighborhood, and after meeting Harry, I sensed a level of integrity and customer focus that made me comfortable. It was absolutely the correct decision. The team was professional, courteous and highly-skilled. Our 20+ year old house and porches presented several unforeseen challenges that were resolved with a total emphasis on customer satisfaction. The results are beautiful and exceeded our expectations and prior experiences. Highly recommended.
Response from the owner:Thanks, Harvey! We're so glad you're pleased with the results of our work! We appreciate your patronage.
Greg Robinson
7 years ago
Harry and his team did a fantastic job! They painted the exterior of my house and my dining room. His team was professional, friendly, and it looks like I have a new house. I would use Prep Rite again for any painting needs that I have.
Response from the owner:Hi Greg. Thanks so much! We're so glad we could make your home look like new!
David Keith
7 years ago
We used Prep-Rite to paint our entire interior (walls, trim &ceiling in 5 rooms). They were always professional and willing to go the extra mile to satisfy our needs. This is the second time we have hired them and have always been happy with their work!
Response from the owner:Thank you, David! We'd be happy to help you out anytime!
Mike Phelps
8 years ago
After I realized I couldn't paint an entire house in 1.5 weeks and after getting various other estimates, we went with Prep-Rite and holy wow...am I glad I went with them. I gave them the smallest timeframe to work within. They delivered. They finished early even. They turned my 70s looking weird ranch into a beautiful country inspired place to call home. Everything ran through Josh and he was outstanding. Probably the best experience I've had with a business ever. He shifted schedules/projects to fit us in and even when I messed up financial stuff on my end, he was very patient and ridiculously accommodating. He even drove to my work to pickup a check I owed him. The people in the office are super nice too. I'm 99% sure that they apologized to me when I had to give them two forms of payment for the job. Come on...where are the 6 stars? I'm telling my family about these guys when they move down. If you're on the fence...go with them. And no, I do not know them personally but they made a huge impression.
Jim Ryals
8 years ago
Very happy with the exterior paint job done by Prep-Rite. We needed only the siding painted, not trim since it is vinyl or composite. A team of four showed up at 1:00 and did the job with brushes in a little over six hours. Very meticulous and we would call them again! Thanks to Joshua for the very fair price and Dave for coordinating the team.
A C
8 years ago
Harry and his crew are awesome and do excellent paint work!
Shawn Feagans
8 years ago
I've had them out to my house several times and they are always very courteous and professional, and do a great job. Highly recommended!
Luke R
8 years ago
For the past 8 years, we have trusted Prep-Rite with all our external painting, staining and wood repair. Mr. Pappas is an expert at serving specific customer needs - he listens to what we would like to have done, makes appropriate suggestions, and puts the right team in place to follow through with the plan. We will continue to return to Prep-Rite for our painting and staining needs.
R Moore
8 years ago
We had some specific needs to get our house ready for sale. We ask for some extra things to be done and Prep-Rite and Josh came through. Their work was very good and the crew was responsive. The paint job looked great! This company will not nickel and dime you like others do.
Larry Pegram
8 years ago
Painting crew led by Roberto did a thorough and professional job and was neat on the work site. Siding and trim repairs were also well done.
Stephanie McCann
8 years ago
Prep-rite did an amazing job transforming the exterior look of our house. The crew was courteous, cleaned up each night before they left, paid attention to all the details and Josh visited our home throughout the crew's time at our house to check on things and make sure we were pleased with the ways things were going. I would highly recommend Prep-rite to my friends and neighbors.
Sabrina Bliss
9 years ago
We were so pleased with the professionalism and quality of Prep-Rite. The crew was timely and friendly. The best prep work I've seen in a painting company! We will certainly call them for our next job!
Lane Sauls
9 years ago
Prep-Rite did an excellent job on our entire downstairs. They were thorough, reasonable, and very respectful. We used them previously for trim work on the outside. I highly recommend them to anyone wanting a paint job done the right way.
L Bailey
9 years ago
Excellent work by Harry Pappas -Prep-Rite and their crew Roberto and associates. They were courteous, professional easy to work with and any questions with a quick communication. Crews were timely, thorough and meticulous. Best prep work and wood repair, clearly skilled workers. Extremely satisfied and exceeded our expectations. Work: Exterior & Interior

Learn More About Our High-Quality Painting Services by Checking Out Our FAQs

At Prep-Rite Painting, providing excellent painting services backed by years of experience is what we do and what we’re proudly known for. We’ve answered some questions we receive about our services below, so check them out if you need your house painted.

What painting services do you offer?

We offer both interior and exterior painting services for residential and commercial properties. While painting is the core of our business, we offer related services to enhance our work. Some of these include cabinet painting, pressure washing, deck and fence staining, wallpaper removal, textured ceiling removal, and more.

Are you licensed and insured?

Yes! We are fully licensed and insured to complete both residential and commercial painting projects. We are also rated highly with our customers and have received a significant number of positive reviews for our work over the years.

How much experience do you have?

We have been serving the Triangle area since 2001. Our leadership team brings over 40 years of combined painting and home improvement experience to every job.

What makes you different from other painting companies?

Our name says it all! We specialize in thorough preparation before painting to ensure high-quality, long-lasting results. We’re also communicative, responsive, and ready to provide great work on every job.

Do you offer free estimates?

Yes! If you are interested in having us paint your home, reach out to us. We’ll ask you for a few details about your painting project and provide you with a free estimate.

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