Five Star Painting

By Anna Teal

 

Some would say there’s nothing a new coat of paint can’t fix. At the start of the pandemic in 2020, this adage proved true in the painting and renovation industry. As families spent more time at home, they became increasingly aware of all the improvement projects they had put off for way too long.

Dan and Meredith McMillan, owners of Five Star Painting, saw this trend continue to grow through the past two years. As trusted professionals in the local painting arena, they were repeatedly called upon during the bleak pandemic to bring fresh color to people’s surroundings. In fact, Five Star Painting just debuted a new logo and added more professional talent to their team including a new general manager.

 

A New Start

Seven years ago, the McMillans reached a pivotal point in their lives. At that time, Meredith was a seasoned preschool teacher while Dan was a successful B2B sales executive. Like many accomplished professionals, Dan reached a crossroads. He was faced with a decision to continue in his corporate path or opt for early retirement. For many, retirement sounds like the obvious choice, but Dan had something more in mind.

The McMillans searched their hearts long and hard to narrow down what mattered most to them – faith, family, and home. These values would later become the foundation for their next adventure.

Besides having an entrepreneurial spirit, Dan wanted to leave a legacy for his family. He and Meredith had a strong desire to connect with others in their beloved community, engage with local business owners, and provide a valuable service. So, they purchased a painting franchise from Neighborly, the nation’s largest home service provider.

 

Painting the Perfect Five Star Experience

Thankfully, the McMillans didn’t have to start from scratch. Early on, they benefited from proven processes, procedures, and systems that set them up for immediate success.

“From the beginning, Five Star Painting was intended to be a unique company,” says Dan.

After all, there’s an immense amount of competition in the painting and renovation industry. Dan believes that their high quality customer service sets them apart from other painters in the area.

“Meredith and I quickly realized we had the skills and drive to take a tried-and-true business model to the next level,” Dan says.

It just so happens that the McMillan’s approach turned out to be exactly what customers in their community needed.

“One of the ways we achieve high customer service satisfaction is by completing our written estimates on site. Once a customer has chosen Five Star, we assign a professional project manager to oversee the work. These steps ensure there are no surprises once the project starts,” explains David Cochran, the General Manager.

 

A Broad Stroke of Services

Five Star Painting offers a wide variety of interior and exterior services for residential and commercial projects. Building on their core offerings, they also provide cabinet painting, pressure washing, and deck/fence staining. All services include a large selection of premium and eco-friendly paint options. To provide a full-service experience, the team at Five Star Painting is quick to spot trends in their industry.

“One popular trend is a brick coating solution called limewashing. Its consistency is similar to paint, but it provides a very thin coating. When applied to brick, it provides a chalky, mottled finish that adds depth and beauty,” says Meredith.

 

Adding Color to the Community

Popular past projects include numerous homes, businesses, and churches such as the City of Woodstock Municipal Court, Towne Lake Hills Golf Club, South Cobb Community Center, Marietta Housing Authority, and Resurrection Anglican Church.

In addition to updating and beautifying the community one building at a time, Five Star Painting also has a passion for giving back. They offer customers a $50 discount in exchange for donating needed new items such as children’s socks and undergarments to MUST Ministries.

Meredith also gives her time regularly, and the entire McMillan family volunteers at MUST Ministries’ Christmas shop each year. MUST is a faith-based organization that addresses the various needs of individuals, families, and children in the Cobb and Cherokee county communities.

Five Star Painting is located in Woodstock but services Bartow, Cherokee, Cobb, and Paulding counties. The staff is happy to provide free estimates for customers looking to add a new coat of paint to their homes or businesses.

“We've added new financing options to help fund much needed updates on a budget,” explains Meredith.

Feel free to peruse their website and give them a call!

 

Five Star Painting of Woodstock and Kennesaw

220 Heritage Walk, Suite 117
Woodstock, GA 30188
404-969-4602
FiveStarPainting.com
Winner Best of Woodstock Painting and Remodeling/Handyperson 2022