Milford, Delaware · Painters

The 6 best painters in Milford, DE

Ranked on public signals: website quality, contactability, and service fit. Updated October 2026. No paid placements, and no customer reviews are collected or shown; every business was found in public listings or added by its owner, and all are scored the same way.

6 firms ranked Updated October 2026

Milford straddles the Kent-Sussex line on the Mispillion River, a small Delaware city with a strong trades economy. Interior and exterior painters handle full repaints, color consulting, prep work, trim, and cabinet refinishing.

We indexed 6 painters serving Milford and surrounding neighborhoods, including Downtown, Riverwalk. Each firm is scored on a consistent set of data signals: website health, HTTPS security, mobile-friendliness, online contactability, and alignment with the painters niche. The ranking is fixed by data, not by who pays the most to appear at the top.

Of the 6 painters listed for Milford, 5 run a secure (HTTPS) website, 6 publish a phone number and 6 have their business name confirmed on their own website.

If you live in Milford, DE and need a painter, this page is a starting point, not an endorsement. Call two or three from the list, get written estimates, and compare. The numbers next to each business are a filter, not a decision.

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Runner up

CertaPro

45 /100 web presence score

In their words
Our painting company is dedicated to providing Milford, DE residents and business owners with the highest quality painting services in the area. Our Milford house painters are highly skilled and experienced in...

(800) 689-7271
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3
Strong pick

That 1 Painter

45 /100 web presence score Based in Bridgeville, serves Milford

In their words
Professional Painters in Bridgeville, Pennsylvania | That 1 Painter. Residential & Commercial Painting in Bridgeville. Schedule Now. We're the best house guests ever - That 1 Painter.

(678) 447-0585
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Last verified October 2026
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Cassidy Painting

36 /100 web presence score Based in Harrington, serves Milford

In their words
Previous slide Next slide COMMERCIAL PAINTING Cassidy Painting provides quality painting services for any and all commercial buildings. Whether the project is simple or complex, Cassidy Painting has got you covered.

(302) 326-2412
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Last verified October 2026

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How we rank painters in Milford

Each business is scored on signals we can verify from public data: a live, secure (HTTPS) website, mobile-friendliness, a published phone number and website, and fit with the painters category. We do not collect or display customer reviews, and we do not accept payment for placement. Businesses can claim their listing to correct contact details, but the rank is fixed by the data. Owners can claim a listing for a Verified badge and a direct link; sponsors appear only in labeled blocks outside the numbered list. Neither changes rank.

Local conditions

Hiring painters in Milford: what the local data says

  • 28% of homes in Milford were built before 1970 and the median home dates to 1991. Paint in homes built before 1978 may contain lead, and federal EPA rules require renovation work that disturbs it to be done by an RRP certified firm, so ask to see the certification.
  • The median owner-occupied home in Milford is valued at $296,900, a useful yardstick when weighing what to spend on a major project.
  • The typical last spring frost in Milford is around March 26 and the first fall frost around November 20, roughly 239 frost-free days. Most exterior paint labels call for mild, dry days to apply and cure, so exterior jobs are best booked inside that window.

Sources: US Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-year estimates for Milford, DE, via Census Reporter; Open-Meteo historical weather archive, 2015-2024 averages.

This market

Painters around Milford: what this page found

1 of the 6 painters on this page is listed under Milford itself; the other 5 serve Milford from Bridgeville and Harrington.

Nearby directories for the same trade: Lincoln (6 ranked), Harrington (3 ranked), Camden (6 ranked).

Common questions

Painters in Milford: quick answers

How are the painters in Milford ranked?

Each listing is scored on public signals we can check ourselves: whether the website is live and secure (HTTPS), whether it works on a phone, whether a phone number and website are published, and how closely the business matches the painters category. We do not collect customer reviews, so no star ratings or review counts appear here, and no business pays for placement.

How do I pick the best painter in Milford?

Use this list to shortlist two or three painters, then read their Google reviews yourself, confirm license and insurance, and get written estimates before committing. The score here is a filter, not a verdict.

How do I verify a painter's license in Delaware?

Licensing in Delaware runs through the Delaware Department of Labor, which registers contractors, and the Division of Professional Regulation, which licenses plumbers, electricians and HVAC technicians. Before hiring anyone in Milford, check a general contractor in the Department of Labor contractor registry (contractorregistry.delaware.gov), and a plumber, electrician or HVAC technician in the DELPROS license portal (delpros.delaware.gov). Contractors also carry a Delaware business license. Also confirm current liability insurance, and get the license number in writing on the estimate.

Which painters serve Milford?

This page lists Brothers Painting Services, CertaPro, That 1 Painter, GKJ PAINTING LLC, Cassidy Painting and Shahan Painting, in ranked order. All of them publish a phone number, so you can call directly.

When is the best time to book painters in Milford?

Going by Milford's own weather records (typical last spring frost around March 26, first fall frost around November 20), the usual windows are from about March 26 into early summer or early fall, before the first frost around November 20. Booking a few weeks ahead of those windows beats the rush.

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What to look for when hiring a painter in Milford

  • Ask for the Delaware contractor registration. In Delaware, painters need it from the Delaware Department of Labor. Verify it at the official Delaware license lookup before signing. Delaware rules require a written contract with the price and an approximate completion date, with every term filled in before you are asked to sign.
  • Written estimates. Any painter who won't put the scope in writing is a red flag.
  • Review quality, not just volume. Read the 3-star reviews, they're usually the most honest.
  • Local references. A painter who's done work in Downtown or Riverwalk will understand local housing stock better than a regional chain.

Popular painters neighborhoods in Milford

The painters on this page serve all of Milford and surrounding areas, including Downtown, Riverwalk. Response times and service radius vary, call ahead for estimates.

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