How the marketplace works for operators
- Homeowners request jobs. They describe the work on Painting.co by ZIP and service.
- We turn it into a job brief. The request is structured the way an estimator would want it, not just a name and a phone number.
- The brief goes to a matching operator. It's routed to an operator in the network who covers that ZIP and does that service, not blasted to a list of companies.
- You quote and do the work directly. The job, and payment for it, are between you and the customer.
What's in a job brief
- ZIP code and matched town
- Service type and timing
- Property type: house, condo or townhome, rental, commercial
- How much is being painted (rooms, whole interior, whole exterior, cabinets, deck or fence)
- Home age (before or after 1978, for lead-safe rules)
- Current condition and main surface
- Stories, for exterior work
- Colors and who supplies paint
- What's included: walls, ceilings, trim, repairs, wallpaper, power washing
- A short description in the homeowner's words
- Photos, when provided
- Contact details and consent to be contacted
Pricing and fees
Operators, not homeowners, pay to receive job requests. We haven't published pricing yet. We'll go over fees with you before you receive any job, and sending the interest form costs nothing.
Why a national brand just for painting work
General marketplaces treat painting like any chore and sell the same lead to several companies. A paint quote turns on details: how many rooms or stories, what the surface is, how much prep it needs, and whether the home predates 1978. A brand that only does painting asks those up front.
Licenses and insurance
Licensing for painters varies: some states and cities require a contractor or business license for painting, others don't. One federal rule applies everywhere: paid work that disturbs paint in a home built before 1978 must be done by an EPA lead-safe (RRP) certified firm. We don't guarantee any operator's license or certification. Once operators join, we'll check licenses and RRP certification where they apply and show the date we checked.
What we won't do
- Invent reviews, ratings, or badges for anyone.
- Show a license, RRP, or insurance mark we haven't checked ourselves.
- Pretend you have an office in towns you don't serve.
- Promise homeowners start dates on your behalf.
Operator pages by area
Market notes for each area we have a local guide for: climate, housing stock, and the permit offices your customers deal with.
Operator FAQ
What is Painting.co?
A nationwide marketplace that's only for painting. Homeowners and property managers submit job requests by ZIP code and service; we route them to painting companies in the network who cover that area and do that kind of work.
Who pays?
Homeowners don't pay to request quotes. Operators pay to receive job requests. We haven't published pricing; we'll go over it with you before you receive any jobs, and filling in the interest form doesn't commit you to anything.
What kinds of jobs come through?
Residential and light commercial requests for interior and exterior painting, cabinets, and deck and fence staining. You choose which services and areas.
Is the network already live in my area?
Probably not yet. The network is new. We're collecting interest from painters now and will be upfront about how much request volume an area has before you commit.
Do you check licenses and RRP certification?
Yes, once you join: we'll ask for any license your state or city requires, your EPA RRP firm certification if you work on pre-1978 homes, and proof of insurance, check them, and show the date we checked.