Over 900 five-star reviews nationwide5.0 on Google, and growing
Our story
Family-run since 1992, and proud of every coat
Hillis Brothers has spent more than three decades doing one thing well: protecting and refreshing the outside of people’s homes. Over 900 five-star reviews and an A+ BBB rating later, the standard has not changed.
The company was founded in 1992 by brothers Nate and Jon Hillis, who started with a couple of ladders and a simple promise: do quality work, treat people right, and never compromise on prep. Thirty years on it is still family-run, and they still treat every job like their reputation depends on it, because it does. We are new to Jacksonville, but not new to painting. The same standards that built the business now come to Northeast Florida: careful prep, premium coatings made for the Florida sun and humidity, tidy crews, and honest, no-pressure estimates, backed by the promise that has always come first, you are not happy until the work is.
Family-founded in 1992, licensed & insured
A+ BBB-accredited, over 900 five-star reviews
Painters, not salesmen: no pressure, ever
Our team
Meet the team
Family-run since 1992, and now bringing the same crews-do-it-right standard to Jacksonville and Northeast Florida.
Nate Hillis
Co-Founder & Owner
Nate co-founded Hillis Brothers Painting in 1992 with his brother Jon. He leads estimating and customer relations and personally inspects every completed job to make sure it meets the standard the family name is on. Straightforward, responsive, and hands-on from the first phone call to the final walkthrough.
Jon Hillis
Co-Founder
Jon co-founded Hillis Brothers Painting in 1992 and runs the crews in the field. With more than 30 years of painting experience, he trains every team member on the prep-first, do-it-right approach the company was built on. If it carries the Hillis Brothers name, Jon has set the standard for how it gets done.
Gabe Doctor
Jacksonville Team Lead
Gabe was born and raised in Jacksonville, Florida, giving him deep, lifelong roots in the community he now serves. After graduating from the Episcopal School of Jacksonville, he attended Stevenson University, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in Psychology. With a strong background in relationship-building and customer service, and a genuine passion for helping homeowners improve and protect their homes, Gabe naturally found his calling in the painting industry. Today he is a dedicated leader at Hillis Brothers Painting, committed to high-quality workmanship, clear communication, and a smooth, stress-free experience for every customer across Jacksonville and Northeast Florida.
Why Hillis Brothers
Care and attention to detail, on every coat
We work hard to solve any issue that comes up, and we’re always professional and easy to work with, the perfect choice for all your exterior painting needs.
Licensed & insured
Fully licensed and insured since 1992, using only the highest-quality paints on professionally prepared surfaces.
Tidy, respectful crews
Our teams treat your home like their own, careful prep, clean lines and a thorough clean-up when we’re done.
Painters, not salesmen
No obligation, no sales pressure, just honest estimates and a track record of doing the job right the first time.
Trusted local paintersRecognized for quality service
BBB AccreditedAccredited business since 2014
5.0 ★ RatedOver 900 5-star Google reviews nationwide
Who we serve
Exterior painting for every kind of home
HomeownersRefresh the whole exterior or just the trim and front door
New & move-in homesProtect and personalize before the boxes arrive
Realtors & stagingCurb appeal that makes a listing show its best
HOA & rentalsFast, durable turnovers and HOA-compliant color
What homeowners are saying
Over 900 five-star reviews nationwide, and growing in Jacksonville
5.0Over 900 five-star reviews
“These guys just wrapped up an exterior paint job on my home and I couldn’t be more happy. From start to finish, the team was great to work with… I appreciate that the owner came out to check on the job while in progress and reached out upon completion.”
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Colin F.Arizona
Google
“The crew was timely, efficient, and incredibly thorough, but what truly stood out was how everyone was always so friendly and warm. Throughout the project they were consistently respectful of our home.”
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Kimberly KrauthGrand Rapids, MI
Google
“From quoting, prep work, painting and clean up, everything was done better than our expectations. I would highly recommend Hillis Brothers.”
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James Z.Grand Rapids, MI
Google
“Jon came out quickly for an estimate and Nathan kept in contact with me with updates throughout the entire job. Excellent work and very professional customer care.”
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Katie V.Grand Rapids, MI
Google
“The work was as promised and professional. I appreciate that their teams are very tidy and go out of their way to ensure you are happy with their work.”
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KathyGrand Rapids, MI
Google
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