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Top-Rated Painters in Houghton Lake Heights - Updated Nov 2026

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CLS Painting
4.7(
60
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Interior Painting or Staining: 5 + RoomsInterior Home or Surfaces - Paint or StainInterior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 Rooms+4 more

Serving Houghton Lake Heights, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1995

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Our home is entirely wood.It hadn't been painted or stained in years. Larry and his crew did a great job making sure everything was protected before they started working and cleaned up like they had never been there. Our home looks beautiful"
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Liedel Power Cleaning & Painting
5.0(
90
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Exterior Building - Paint or Stain - For BusinessExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: MediumExterior or Interior Surfaces - Paint Removal+8 more

Serving Houghton Lake Heights, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1988

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"This team is a well oiled machine that worked smoothly and efficiently. They can provide an alternative colour palatte upon request for all paints and stains."
Composite Deck Rebuild (orange & black)
Composite Deck Rebuild (orange & black)
Exterior Painting Project
Exterior Painting Project
Composite Deck Rebuild (orange & black)

+59

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
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RFL Painting
5.0(
13
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Interior Painting or Staining: 5 + RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 3 - 4 Rooms+2 more

Serving Houghton Lake Heights, MI and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2025

Free estimates

"I had some ceilings painted, John was promt and did an excellent job. The price was pretty reasonable as well. The lighting in the photo's aren't the best."
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My jobs
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+10

Response time7 hrs
Response rate95%
15 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Levi's Power Washing
4.9(
30
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Interior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 5 + RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 3 - 4 Rooms

Serving Houghton Lake Heights, MI and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"He came out as promised and did a great job."
Response time1 day
Response rate93%
32 neighbors recently requested a quote
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RT Painting and Drywall, LLC
4.3(
6
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Exterior Building - Paint or Stain - For BusinessExterior Home or Structure - Paint or StainExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Large+8 more

Serving Houghton Lake Heights, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

"Ryan is very attentive to details of the job and making sure things are done correctly. The whole team was some of the best contractors we've worked with. They are also so courteous in your home. You hardly know they are there as they do their work without causing too much disruption or noise. They did a great job repairing and painting walls/ceilings, changing out lighting and fans, and replacing hardware and sink faucets in the bathrooms. We highly recommend their team."
Response time1 hour
Recommended by66%of homeowners
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Root's Renovations
4.4(
10
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Interior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 RoomsPainting or Staining - Small ProjectsPainting or Staining - Small Projects - For Business

Serving Houghton Lake Heights, MI and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Work was done to my satisfaction. Needs to communicate better on arrival times."
Water Damage Ceiling - Before
Water Damage Ceiling Repair - After
Demolition Work
New Wood Floor Install - Work in Progress
New Wood Floor Install - Work in Progress

+12

Response time11 hrs
Response rate96%
Recommended by11%of homeowners
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Timeless Window Cleaning, LLC
4.3(
6
)
Painting or Staining - Small Projects - For Business

Serving Houghton Lake Heights, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"He is a nice young man, and is very ambitious. He is meticulous in his work, and has a great eye for detail"
Dirty and slippery steps
Mid wash
Cleaning the main deck
Dry stage
Stained

+55

Response time8 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Fox Drywall &Paint
New to Angi
Interior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 3 - 4 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 5 + Rooms+3 more

Serving Houghton Lake Heights, MI and surrounding areas

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Hello my name is Kylie, I have been in the drywall and painting fields for over 20 years. I am willing to travel over an hour from the Midland, Bay City, and Saginaw area for jobs. I do new construction and remodeling, full houses, additions, patch and repair. I am proficient in all aspects of drywall hanging and finishing as well as many different textures as well as painting. I am very easy to get along with and really listen to what the needs of the job are so making a plan that will be satisfying to the home owner.

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FAQs for painting projects in Houghton Lake Heights, MI

Most homeowners opt for semi-gloss or high-gloss paint to make the baseboards stand out against the walls. If you’d rather keep things subtle, matching the wall sheen with eggshell or satin also works well. When your trim has nicks or dents, reach for a flatter, matte finish—it hides minor imperfections better than a shiny coat.

Stripping old paint from trim costs $1 to $3 per linear foot. Pros use specialized tools and techniques to lift away existing layers without gouging the wood, then prep the surface for a fresh finish. While it adds to your budget, proper removal protects the molding and sets the stage for a smoother, longer-lasting paint job.

Tackling the baseboards first often leads to crisper lines. Painting trim first lets you tape off the boards instead of the walls, so you’re less likely to splatter color where you don’t want it. Any stray marks on the wall get covered when you roll on the final coat, making the whole process faster and tidier.

You can absolutely paint baseboards in place. Leaving them installed avoids the risk of cracking or misaligning the boards when they’re reattached. With thorough cleaning, light sanding, and careful taping, a pro—or an experienced DIYer—can achieve a sharp, factory-smooth finish while saving you the hassle of prying off and reinstalling trim.

Painting almost always beats replacement in cost. Swapping out baseboards runs about $150 in DIY materials or roughly $1,100 with a pro, while repainting costs about $50 in supplies and $1 to $5 per square foot for labor. Unless the boards are warped or severely damaged, a fresh coat delivers the same visual upgrade for a fraction of the price.

Paintable caulk and wood filler are the go-to fixes for nail holes in baseboards. Wood filler sands flush for a glass-smooth surface, while caulk provides a flexible seal that won’t crack as the house settles. Either way, patching those tiny divots before you prime ensures your finished baseboards look seamless.

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