Residential Painting
Make your home feel like you. From interiors and cabinets to exterior finishes, we bring careful preparation, clear communication and pride in the details.
Why Choose Empire for Your Home
Local Experience
Owner-led and based in Delafield, our team has served Southeast Wisconsin since 2003.
Care in Every Detail
The surfaces and existing finishes guide our preparation—not a one-size-fits-all approach.
A Clear Plan
Know what is included, who to contact and what happens next, with the agreed work in writing.
Confidence Built In
No deposit required. Pay when the agreed work is complete, with a written three-year warranty on qualifying workmanship.
Interior, Exterior & Cabinet Painting
Start with the project you have in mind. Each service is planned around the surfaces, preparation, access, color changes and finish expectations that shape a lasting result.
Protect and Refresh Your Exterior
Siding, trim, doors, shutters, garages and wood details planned around Wisconsin weather, surface condition and proper preparation.
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Make the Rooms You Live In Feel New
Walls, ceilings, trim, doors, bedrooms, kitchens and living areas completed with careful protection and clean finish work.
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Update the Kitchen Without a Full Remodel
Kitchen cabinets, vanities, built-ins and woodwork refinishing with attention to preparation, masking and finish details.
Explore cabinet paintingPlanning a deck, fence or other exterior wood project? Explore Empire's exterior staining services.
Meet the People—and Know What Happens Next
Your estimate should feel like a useful conversation, not a sales pitch. Real people keep the project clear from your first question through a written scope and final walkthrough.
Choose a Time
Reserve a free on-site estimate online, or call Laci when you want help finding the right next step.
Walk the Project
Review surfaces, preparation, access, color direction, timing and priorities with Matt at your home.
Receive a Clear Scope
Get a written estimate that defines the work, preparation and project details before you decide.
Laci Unholz
Call Laci to discuss your project, ask a scheduling question or get help choosing the right next step.
Matt Hoskins
Matt reviews surfaces, preparation, scope, timing, colors and finish expectations with you at the home.
Dan Brooks
Dan leads the local company behind your project and the residential painting standards Empire has built since 2003.
What Residential Customers Remember
Three short excerpts from Empire Painting customers across exterior, interior and cabinet projects.
Exterior Painting
“Prompt, responsive, and an incredible finished result.”Edna M • Exterior Painting
Whole-Home Interior
“The process was smooth from estimate through painting.”Erica Cooley • Interior Painting
Cabinet Painting
“Great communication, professionalism, and quality workmanship.”Terry Colburn • Cabinet Painting
Residential Painting FAQs
Straight answers about services, estimates, payment, warranty and the communities Empire Painting serves.
How much does residential painting cost?
Cost depends on the surfaces, project size, preparation, access, color changes and finish details. A free on-site estimate gives you a written scope based on the actual home rather than a generic square-foot price.
Do you paint both home interiors and exteriors?
Yes. Empire Painting provides residential exterior painting, interior painting, cabinet painting, staining, trim painting, door painting, wallpaper removal and related preparation work.
Are residential painting estimates free?
Yes. You can choose an available estimate time online or call the local team at (262) 303-6472 for help scheduling a free on-site estimate.
Does Empire Painting require a deposit?
No. Empire Painting does not require a deposit before the project begins. Payment is due when the project is complete.
What warranty comes with residential painting?
Qualifying workmanship is backed by a three-year written warranty. Your estimate and project documents can clarify the coverage that applies to your work.
Can Empire Painting help with color choices?
Yes. Empire can help with color guidance for interiors, exteriors, cabinets, trim, doors and full-home updates.
How long does a house painting estimate take?
Most house painting estimates take about 45 to 60 minutes, depending on project size, preparation needs, access and the number of areas being reviewed.
Can you paint while we are living in the home?
Yes. Interior work can often be planned around an occupied home. During the estimate, discuss furniture, pets, access, ventilation and which rooms need to remain usable so the scope and schedule fit your household.
What areas does Empire Painting serve?
Empire Painting serves Waukesha County, Lake Country, Greater Milwaukee, Washington County, Ozaukee County and surrounding Southeast Wisconsin communities.
What happens during the on-site estimate?
A local estimator such as Matt Hoskins reviews the surfaces, preparation needs, access, color changes, timing and finish expectations, then prepares a clear written project scope.
Let's Make Your Home Feel Fresh Again
Talk through the project with Laci or reserve a free on-site estimate with Matt. There is no deposit required, payment is due when the project is complete and qualifying workmanship is backed by a three-year written warranty.
