We’re a family-owned, locally operated, second-generation painting contractor serving St. George and Southern Utah — known for strong prep, clean job sites, and durable finishes.
Founded December 24, 2013 • Family-owned • Licensed & insured • Two owners with 20+ years of hands-on painting experience each
3 Ropes Painting was founded on December 24, 2013, by two brothers who grew up painting alongside their father. What started as a small crew taking residential jobs in St. George has grown into one of Southern Utah’s most trusted painting contractors, serving homeowners, businesses, and HOAs across Washington and Iron counties.
The company is built on a simple standard: do the prep, protect the home, and deliver a finish that lasts. We treat your property like our own, communicate clearly, and keep the job site clean. That approach has earned us 160+ public reviews across Google, Yelp, Facebook, KSL, BBB, and other public sources.
Both owners bring 20+ years of hands-on painting experience — not just managing crews, but doing the work. That background shows in how we quote, prep, and finish. We know what corners get skipped when a job is rushed, and we don’t skip them.
Local • Family-owned • Second-generation
We serve St. George, Washington, Hurricane, Ivins, Santa Clara, Cedar City, and nearby areas.
Archive family trade history
These archive photos show the family painting background that came before the December 24, 2013 launch of 3 Ropes Painting.
An early finished-house photo from the family trade history, dated to the late 1970s or 1980s.Steve with mentor Paul Phipps during an earlier chapter of the family’s painting trade history.
Southern Utah’s climate is hard on paint and finishes. Intense UV, summer heat above 110 degrees, rapid temperature drops in winter, and the sandy dust that coats everything — these conditions demand coatings and prep methods that work specifically here, not just in theory. We’ve been solving these problems locally for over a decade, and that experience is built into every project we take on.
See the full list on our Services page, or browse recent photos in our Portfolio.
Meet the Team
A clear process, and commitment to doing it right.
Operations & Sales
Jake — Co-owner, Estimates & Operations
Jake runs operations and sales — scheduling, on-site estimates, crew coordination, and the clear communication that keeps projects on-track from first call to final walkthrough. He grew up on job sites and brings 20+ years of hands-on painting experience to every estimate he writes.
Finance & Systems
Jed — Co-owner, Administration & Systems
Jed handles the business side — finance, compliance, marketing, and the technology systems that keep the company running smoothly.
Our Process
Simple, predictable, and built to protect your home.
Step 1
Quote & Plan
We learn what you need, confirm scope, and outline the timeline so there are no surprises.
Step 2
Prep & Protect
Protection, masking, patching, sanding, and priming — done thoroughly for a lasting finish.
Step 3
Paint & Walkthrough
Clean lines, even coverage, and a final walkthrough. We leave the job site clean.
Why Southern Utah homeowners choose 3 Ropes
Fast, honest estimates: We respond quickly, show up on time, and give you a clear, itemized quote — not a vague range. No pressure, no upselling.
Prep-first approach: We spend more time on prep than most contractors spend on the entire job. That's how we deliver finishes that last 7-10+ years in Southern Utah's climate instead of peeling in 2-3.
Clean job sites: We protect floors, furniture, and landscaping before we start. We clean up at the end of every work day, not just at the end of the project.
Local reputation: 160+ public reviews across multiple sources. BBB accredited. Licensed and insured. Founded in St. George on December 24, 2013, and our name depends on every job going right.
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