Early access in Canada. We are still building our directory for Canada. The profiles here show real public evidence from named sources, but coverage is limited and our checks are not yet as complete as on our UK site. Treat this as a preview, not a full picture.

Painters / decorators in Canada

2,089 painters / decorators across Canada, each compared on their reviews, credential evidence and evidence from named public sources. Independent evidence, no ads and no paid placement. Add your area below to see who's near you.

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What to check when hiring painters / decorators in Canada

MyTrustedTraders ranks on independent public evidence. No ads, no paid placement. Use these checks alongside the evidence on each profile before you decide who to contact.

  • Trade licensing in Canada is set by each province or territory. Electrical, gas and plumbing are licensed trades almost everywhere (for example ESA for electrical and TSSA for gas in Ontario), so check your provincial regulator that the contractor is certified for the work before you hire.
  • A construction lien is a real risk: in every province an unpaid subcontractor or supplier can register a lien against your home even if you already paid the main contractor. Hold back the statutory amount (commonly around 10%) and get signed lien waivers as you pay.
  • Look for consistent reviews across several named sources, not one polished profile.
  • Check any credential evidence, and that the business details independently check out.
  • Get a written quote and keep guarantee, insurance and payment terms in writing.

How to judge a painter / decorator

Independent, no-ads guidance. The trade-specific checks that matter most, the warning signs, and what to ask before you hire. Use it alongside each contractor’s public evidence above.

Verify before you hire

  • Painting isn't a licensed trade in Canada, so check the business carries liability insurance and a current workers' compensation clearance (WSIB/WorkSafeBC/WCB), especially once ladders, scaffolding or a crew are involved.
  • Homes painted before the late 1970s may contain lead-based paint: ask how they will test, contain dust and dispose of it safely.
  • Get a written scope: surfaces, the prep (washing, sanding, filling, priming, repairs), number of coats and the exact paint brand and product.
  • Favour recent, verifiable reviews and photos of comparable jobs over a single old high rating.

Warning signs of a rogue contractor

  • No proof of insurance or WCB coverage for a crew working at height.
  • An older home and no plan for handling lead-based paint.
  • A vague quote with no detail on prep, coats or product: the quality of a paint job lives in the prep.
  • A large cash deposit, or a price that only works if they skip primer or cut coats.

Questions to ask before you hire

  • Do you carry liability insurance and a current WCB/WSIB clearance?
  • My home is older: how will you test for and manage any lead-based paint?
  • What does the written scope include for prep, number of coats and paint product?
  • What's your warranty on peeling or blistering, and can I see comparable recent jobs?

Frequently asked questions

How do I choose a trustworthy painter / decorator?
Compare the public evidence on each profile: how many independent reviews they have and across how many named sources, the rating and how recent it is, any credential evidence, and the company status. A painter / decorator backed by several named sources is harder to fake than one found in only one place.
Does MyTrustedTraders rank or recommend painters / decorators for payment?
No. There are no ads and no paid placement. Painters / decorators are ranked only by the strength of independent public evidence. No one can pay to rank higher, add a badge, or change their reviews.
Where do the reviews come from?
They're imported from named public review sources and always shown with the source named. They aren't reviews written on MyTrustedTraders. We cross-check the same business across sources rather than creating new reviews.
What should I check before hiring a painter / decorator?
Confirm credentials and insurance directly with the painter / decorator, get a written quote, and run the Cowboy Checker on the business first. MyTrustedTraders helps you shortlist on the evidence. It doesn't replace your own checks before you hire.

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