Referrally Awards 2026

The 2026 awards for painters near Grosse Pointe Farms, Michigan.

Five awards, each decided by the record: 283 Google reviews read, state licenses checked with Michigan LARA, and the same formula for all 14 companies. Only companies with an active state license are eligible. Nobody can buy one. Based on data as of October 27, 2026.

Painter of the Year 2026

Highest Referrally Score

Francis Painting Contractors

Windsor · ranked #1 of 14

  • 5.0 · 24 Google reviews
  • Michigan license not confirmed yet
  • On Google since 2017
  • 3 new reviews in the last 12 months · replies to 92%

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Referrally Painter of the Year 2026 badge
82OF 100
Very good
Most Recommended 2026

Most reviews that say they'd recommend

Bestline painting & decorating Inc.

Windsor · ranked #4 of 14

  • 5.0 · 50 Google reviews
  • Michigan license not confirmed yet
  • On Google since 2021
  • 0 new reviews in the last 12 months · replies to 88%

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78OF 100
Very good
Most Responsive 2026

Best reply rate and speed

Pastels Painting CO

Warren · ranked #3 of 14

  • 4.6 · 49 Google reviews
  • Michigan license not confirmed yet
  • On Google since 2019
  • 6 new reviews in the last 12 months · replies to 100%

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79OF 100
Very good
Fastest Growing 2026

Most new reviews in 12 months

Universal contracting services

Warren · ranked #11 of 14

  • 4.2 · 20 Google reviews
  • Michigan license not confirmed yet
  • On Google since 2016
  • 8 new reviews in the last 12 months · replies to 0%

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66OF 100
Good

How winners are chosen: Painter of the Year is the highest Referrally Score. Most Recommended counts reviews that say they'd recommend the company. Most Responsive uses reply rate and speed. Fastest Growing counts new reviews in the last 12 months. Longest Standing uses the state license issue date. Companies need at least 15 reviews for the last four. Read how we rank.