Residential Painters for Waukesha, Milwaukee & Lake Country
Beautiful results—and a painting experience that respects your home, your time and every detail. Empire plans interior, exterior and cabinet projects with careful preparation, a clear written estimate and real local support through completion.
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.
Explore exterior painting
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.
Explore interior painting
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.
See the Transformation for Yourself
This is a real residential exterior painting project in Sussex, Wisconsin. Move the control to compare the home before and after Empire Painting completed the work.
- Real project photography—not a stock rendering
- A side-by-side view of the finished color change
- Local exterior experience shaped by Wisconsin conditions
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More Residential Work From Homes Near You
Explore real Empire projects from Summit, Brookfield and Menomonee Falls—each with its own surfaces, color decisions and preparation needs.
Summit Interior Repaint
Brighter connected living spaces, refreshed walls and clean trim work.
View the Summit project →
Brookfield Exterior Painting
A custom-home repaint connecting siding, layered trim and masonry details.
View the Brookfield project →
Custom Home Exterior
Bold siding color and bright trim that sharpen the home's architectural details.
View the Menomonee Falls project →What Your Painting Estimate Can Cover
Choose a service to see the surfaces, planning details and next step most relevant to your home.
Exterior painting planned for the whole surface—not just the color.
Your estimate considers the condition of the home, preparation needs, access, masking, product recommendations, color changes and finish expectations before the scope is written.
- Siding and full exterior repaints
- Trim, doors and shutters
- Garages and wood details
- Exterior staining options
Interior painting shaped around the rooms you use every day.
Plan a single-room refresh, connected living spaces or a larger interior update with a clear conversation about surfaces, colors, protection, access and finish details.
- Walls and ceilings
- Trim and interior doors
- Bedrooms and kitchens
- Living areas and full-home updates
A cabinet update with preparation and finish details built into the plan.
Cabinet painting can refresh a kitchen, vanity or built-in without replacing the entire room. The estimate helps clarify the surfaces, masking, color direction and expected finish.
- Kitchen cabinets
- Bathroom vanities
- Built-ins and woodwork
- Color guidance and finish planning
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.
See What the Painting Experience Feels Like
Residential painting is personal. This short video gives homeowners a closer look at Empire Painting's communication, process and finished-work mindset before scheduling.
- The video does not load until you choose to play it
- See the team and project experience behind the estimate
- Schedule online or call when you are ready
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
House Painters Serving Waukesha County & Greater Milwaukee
Empire Painting works with homeowners throughout Waukesha County, Lake Country, Greater Milwaukee and nearby Southeast Wisconsin communities. Milwaukee is part of the service area; the linked locations below lead to available local pages.
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.
