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College Works Painting - Madison

Powerwashing, Exterior Home or Structure Paint or Stain, Deck, Fence, Patio or Porch Clean and Seal,

About us

College Works delivers high-quality exterior painting services while developing the next generation of leaders through the nation’s top-ranked college internship program. Our trained student teams, supported by proven systems and professional oversight, provide homeowners with an industry leading 5-star experience that enhances curb appeal and increases property value. At the same time, our college interns gain hands-on business and leadership skills that create lasting community impact. Learn more or schedule your free estimate today by visiting www.collegeworks.com or call (888) 450 - 9675.

Business highlights

33 years of experience

Memberships & Affiliations

Vault - #1 Internship in Construction & Trades

Services we offer

Deck & Fence Painting and Staining, Exterior Painting Only , Exterior Surface Preparation, Scraping & Priming, Exterior Trim, Exterior Doors & Detailed Finish Work, Protective Coatings & Weatherproof Finishes

Amenities

Free Estimates

Yes

Warranties

Yes

Accepted Payment Methods

  • CreditCard
Reviews
4.4371 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
74%
4
12%
3
4%
2
3%
1
7%
Showing 1-25 of 371 reviews
Amy W.
Jul 2025
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$6,000
Before and after…. Kyle Bechtel…. You were courteous, professional and did an excellent job on our home! 🏠 We couldn’t be more pleased with the outcome! THANK YOU 🙏🏼

John B.
Jul 2024
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$11,000
We are very impressed and pleased with working with Drew and his crew from our first meeting to the last walk around with Drew. They listened to what we pictured in our minds then guided us through the process of selecting colors. Drew and his crew started by pressure washing our home. Then they came and rapidly and professionally prepped our home for painting. Next the came and painted our home with the three colors we picked for different areas of the exterior of our home. They are great young men who worked not stop, always cleaned up at the end of the day. The entire process took four days. We have Cedar siding, many wood framed windows and cement block lower all being painted with three different stain and paint colors. They were courteous and positive and seemed to enjoy the work they did so well. We are completely satisfied with their professionalism and beautiful job they did on our home. John Bigham. Mankato Mn

Jeffrey Z.
Jun 2024
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,500
It was a pleasure working with Spencer Beebe, who was very communicative and clear. The work was done very well!
Response from College Works Painting - Madison
"We're thrilled to hear that Spencer Beebe provided clear communication and excellent work!"

Randy S.
Aug 2023
4.0
$5,800
The job was a bit expensive, but it's not a small house, though a neighbor is getting their house done by someone else for $1000 less. The house and trim look good, until you get really close. House color on trim edges that should be a different color. All over spray wasn't cleaned up well, no masking was done. Lots of paint on the driveway, in the grass and on the upper deck. Areas in the yard where brushes and equipment were cleaned, or where paint was spilled are now dead, I will have to reseed those areas when it gets cooler. For the most part we are satisfied, but attention to detail was lacking.
Response from College Works Painting - Madison
"[Member Name Removed], we appreciate you taking the time to share your experience, and I'm glad we received a high rating from you despite the concerns you listed here. If you are satisfied with the work, and how things were left we appreciate you leaving us a positive review, however if there is anything we could do to improve your experience please reach out to our customer care at 888-450-9675."

Charles M.
Aug 2023
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Dan and his team meticulously painted the exterior of our home. I was impressed with his professionalism from beginning to end. His due diligence alleviated any prior concerns undertaking this project.
Response from College Works Painting - Madison
"We're glad to hear that Dan and his team provided such meticulous and professional service during the painting of your home's exterior. It's fantastic to know that their attention to detail alleviated any concerns you had about the project."

Kathy H.
Jul 2023
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
We want to give the highest recommendation for College Painters, in particular, Caleb Lockwood along with his work crew. We are very satisfied with the service and performance from Caleb and his team while having our house painted in mid June 2023. Caleb managed the project which went smooth and flawlessly because of the professional service he provided. Caleb and his team were prompt in the morning when they started work and continued steadily throughout the day despite the brutal heat. They always cleaned up at the end of each day and they were always very respectful of our home and property. The service College Painters provided was exemplary. We are very pleased with the end result from Caleb Lockwood and his team. Huffman

Bridget J.
Aug 2022
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$6,000
Jonathan and his team at CollegeWorks Did a great job giving our home a fresh and new look with the gray tones we chose. Would highly recommend!!

Tara F.
Jul 2022
1.0
There were countless OSHA violations. Unsafe work environment. Pay was far less than what was agreed on when receiving a check. Work was shoddy and no one knew what was going on. I don’t want my name associated with such a terrible company.

Keith R.
Jun 2022
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$5,300
Dylan Lewis and his team worked tirelessly against 3 heat advisories, a broken ladder, and TWO tornados to get our house painted. (They weren't on site during the tornados, but their equipment was!) Both Dylan and his team were very professional and courteous throughout the job. He walked me through everything that they did and everything they were working on each day, and he was very amenable and responsive when I voiced concerns. Murphy's Law hit them at every stop, and it extended the project by a few days, but Dylan and his team took each challenge in stride without compromising the quality of work. Now our house looks great! I wouldn't change a thing.

John L.
Jun 2022
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Tyler Ladson and his crew from College Works did a great job painting my garage. He was very professional and walked me thru everything. He cleaned up everything and made sure I was completely satisfied. Very good communication!

Kay M.
Jul 2021
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,000
Cameron did a superior job on our deck painting. There were lots of challenges with the shortage of paint, height of the deck above ground, and inclement weather. He was persistent, reliable and had excellent communication skills. We are very pleased with his honesty and work ethic.
Response from College Works Painting - Madison
"We're pleased to hear that Cameron exceeded your expectations despite the challenges. We appreciate your business."

Jeannie P.
Jun 2021
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Great Josh Peterson did everything I needed in a timely order.

Jean P.
Jun 2021
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Josh Peterson was most professional and I was well satisfied with the work.

Ronald D.
Jul 2020
3.0
Little attention to detail

Linda K.
May 2020
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,800
Matt, Mitchell, and Hannah did an outstanding job.

Callen S.
Mar 2020
3.0
$4,500
They were definitely more affordable than the rest...probably by 15%. Unfortunately I don't think you always know the quality of workmanship that you are going to get with this company. Let's be realistic...most of the college kids they are hiring probably aren't making a profession out of this. They did ok, but there were lots of little things I found wrong at the end...like areas where they didn't prime and they also ruined my screen. Next time I think I will just bite the bullet and hire a professional team who has more industry industry experience.

Barbara V.
Dec 2019
3.0
It was fine.

Zach K.
Jul 2019
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Communication was great, they are genuine people and very understanding.

Abed M.
Jul 2019
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Great customer service, great everything.

Elena I.
Mar 2019
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,400
The contractors were very professional and did a good job. They left the job site very neat and were considerate of the shrubs around the deck. The timing was as scheduled and communications went well.
Response from College Works Painting - Madison
"Your feedback is greatly appreciated. We are happy to hear about the experience you had while working with our company. Please let us know if there is anything else we can do for you. Regards, College Works Painting"

Alfonso F.
Jan 2019
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Everything went well. We had chosen a color in advance and the painter Chris even suggested a better color that we actually liked better than what we chose. I was a stickler on clean lines and the painter and supervisor Connor made sure I had clean lines using precise masking. We were very pleased with the result!
Response from College Works Painting - Madison
"Your feedback is greatly appreciated! We are thrilled to hear about the experience you had while working this particular crew. Please let us know if we can assist on any future projects you may have. Regards, College Works Painting"

Marilyn M.
Dec 2018
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,500
The project was done professionally, on time, and on budget

Steve M.
Dec 2018
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$4,000
Work was done in a timely and cost effective manner.

Angie N.
Nov 2018
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
It went super well. My deck looked so great when it was finished. It is a very large deck with a long ramp and many rails.
Response from College Works Painting - Madison
"Your feedback is greatly appreciated. We are thrilled to hear about the experience you had and most importantly we are glad to hear about your satisfaction with the work. Please let us know if we can assist on any future projects. Regards, College Works Painting"

Kirstina W.
Oct 2018
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
They were great- very good to my kids- easy to work with Jacob Hermann
Response from College Works Painting - Madison
"Your feedback is appreciated! Please let us know if there is anything else we can do for you. Regards, College Works Painting"
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College Works Painting - Madison is currently rated 4.4 overall out of 5.

Monday: 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM Thursday: 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM Friday: 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM Saturday: Closed Sunday: Closed

College Works Painting - Madison accepts the following forms of payment: CreditCard

Yes, College Works Painting - Madison offers free project estimates.

No, College Works Painting - Madison does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.

No, College Works Painting - Madison does not offer emergency services.

Yes, College Works Painting - Madison offers warranties.