Our Story

Built on Hard Work & Honest Craftsmanship

Rock Creek Pro Painting has been transforming homes across the Denver metro area for over a decade. We're not a franchise. We're a local crew that takes pride in every brushstroke.

10+
Years in Business
1,400+
Projects Completed
12
Full-Time Painters
5-Star
Average Rating
Rock Creek Pro Painting crew at work

How We Got Here

From One Truck to a Trusted Team

Rock Creek Pro Painting started in 2013 with a single truck, a few brushes, and a commitment to doing the job right. Founder Mike Callahan had spent years working for larger painting companies and kept seeing the same problem: crews rushing through jobs, cutting corners on prep, and leaving homeowners with results that faded fast.

So he went out on his own. The first year was just Mike and a helper, working every job like it was their own home. Word spread fast. Neighbors started calling. Referrals turned into a full schedule, and a full schedule turned into a team.

Today, Rock Creek Pro Painting is a crew of 12 experienced painters serving homeowners from Highlands Ranch to Westminster. The name on the truck has grown, but the standard hasn't changed: thorough prep, premium materials, and work we're proud to stand behind.

What We Stand For

Our Standards

01

Prep is Everything

We spend more time on prep than most crews spend on the whole job. Proper surface prep is what separates a paint job that lasts from one that peels in two years.

02

No Subcontractors

Every painter on your job is a Rock Creek employee — background-checked, trained to our standards, and accountable to us. We never hand your home off to strangers.

03

Honest Estimates

We give you a detailed written quote before any work starts. No vague ranges, no surprise add-ons. The number we quote is the number you pay.

04

We Stand Behind Our Work

Every project comes with a written warranty. If something isn't right after we leave, we come back and fix it. No runaround, no excuses.

The People

The Crew Behind the Work

We're a tight-knit team of experienced painters who take real pride in what we do. Most of our crew has been with us for 5+ years.

Mike Callahan

Mike Callahan

Founder & Lead Estimator

Mike started Rock Creek Pro Painting after 8 years in the trade. He personally estimates every job and stays involved from start to finish.

Dave Torres

Dave Torres

Crew Foreman

Dave has been with Rock Creek since year one. He runs the day-to-day on every job site and is the reason our prep work is second to none.

Sarah Kim

Sarah Kim

Color Consultant

Sarah helps homeowners find the perfect palette for their space. She's saved more than a few clients from a color they would have regretted.

Credentials

Licensed, Insured & Certified

Licensed & Insured
Colorado Contractor License #CO-2891
Sherwin-Williams Preferred
Certified applicator for Duration & Emerald lines
BBB Accredited
A+ rating since 2016
EPA Lead-Safe Certified
Certified for pre-1978 homes
Denver neighborhood we serve

Proudly Serving Denver & Surrounding Communities

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