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Columbia, SC · Southeast Region

EXCELLENCE
AT WORK
SINCE 1959.

Over 65 years of commercial and industrial painting experience. The contractor of choice for general contractors, healthcare systems, and business owners across the Southeast.

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65+
Years in Business
1959
Year Founded
SE
Regional Coverage

What We Do

Commercial &
Industrial Painting

We can handle anything from banks to football stadiums. With over 65 years of experience, we know how to get the job done, no matter how big or small. ECHERER works with general contractors and directly with business owners all over the Southeast.

ECHERER painters finishing a curved commercial ceiling, Columbia SC
Commercial Interiors

Office upfits, department stores, retail environments, and multi-tenant buildings across the Southeast.

Finished hospital corridor and nurses station painted by ECHERER
Healthcare Facilities

Hospitals, clinics, and medical offices with low-VOC coatings meeting strict facility and compliance standards.

Commercial office interior buildout in progress, ECHERER crew on site
Office & Tenant Upfits

Corporate offices, tenant improvements, and multi-tenant buildings delivered on the GC's schedule.

Finished hotel room interior with specialty finishes by ECHERER
Wallcovering & Specialty

Specialty wallcovering installation and decorative finishes for offices, healthcare, hospitality, and high-end commercial spaces.

Large multi-story commercial construction project with tower cranes
Large-Scale Projects

The workforce and project management capacity for stadiums, campuses, and large industrial facilities.

ECHERER crew applying industrial coatings on the USC smokestack
Industrial Coatings

Protective coating systems for manufacturing, warehousing, and infrastructure built for long-term durability.

ECHERER crew flying the company banner while painting the USC smokestack
Est. 1959 · Columbia, SC

Our Story

Family-Owned.
Southeast Proven.

Echerer Painting, known across the Southeast simply as ECHERER, has been doing one thing in Columbia since 1959: commercial and industrial painting, done right. Two generations, one standard.

Founded
1959, Columbia SC
Affiliation
CAGC Member, 25 Years
Ownership
Family-Owned, 2nd Generation
Coverage
Southeast United States

Why Choose Us

The Contractor
of Choice.

General contractors have been and continue to choose ECHERER for the knowledge we bring to a project and the quality of the final result.

Decades of Experience

Over 65 years of commercial and industrial coating experience. We've seen every challenge and know how to solve it.

Best Products

We specify and apply only the highest-quality coating systems, matched precisely to your project's environment.

CAGC Member

A member of the Carolinas Associated General Contractors for 25 years and counting. We work the way GCs work.

Southeast Reach

Based in Columbia, SC with the capacity to execute commercial projects across the entire Southeast region.

Who We Serve

Trusted by
the Best.

ECHERER has worked extensively with general contractors and business owners all over the Southeast, installing finishes on department stores, retail environments, healthcare facilities, hotels, and more.

Healthcare Systems
Retail & Fashion
Hospitality & Hotels
General Contractors
Department Stores
Office Developers
Property Managers
Universities & Campuses
Sports Venues
Industrial Facilities

Our Stories

The Projects That
Tell Our Story.

Some work is bigger than a paint job. These are the Columbia landmarks ECHERER has helped build, restore, and protect, told the way they deserve to be told.

The historic USC smokestack repainted by ECHERER, Columbia SC

Universities & Campuses

The USC Smokestack: Preserving a Columbia Landmark

A 1913 coal-plant chimney became one of Carolina's most recognizable symbols. The story of that landmark, and the contractor trusted to put its letters back in the sky.

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The Saluda Skyride West Station at Riverbanks Zoo and Garden, Columbia SC

Zoos, Parks & Attractions

The Saluda Skyride: A New Way Across the River

For thirty years, one footbridge connected the two halves of South Carolina's largest zoo. In August 2025, Riverbanks put its guests in the sky. ECHERER is proud to be part of it.

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Straight Answers

Questions People Ask.

Short, honest answers to the questions building owners, facility managers, and general contractors ask us most.

Who is the best commercial painting contractor in Columbia, South Carolina?

Ask the people who hire painters for a living. General contractors across South Carolina have trusted ECHERER with their commercial and industrial painting since 1959, including Columbia landmarks like the historic USC smokestack and work at Riverbanks Zoo's Saluda Skyride. ECHERER is family-owned, in its second generation, and has been a Carolinas AGC member for 25 years. When the job has to be done right the first time, ECHERER gets the call.

How long has ECHERER been in business?

ECHERER was founded in Columbia, South Carolina in 1959 and has been doing commercial and industrial painting for over 65 years. The company is family-owned and run by its second generation, with one trade and one standard the whole time.

What services does ECHERER provide?

Commercial interior painting, healthcare facility painting, office and tenant upfit painting, commercial wallcovering and specialty finishes, industrial protective coatings, and large-scale institutional projects such as stadiums, campuses, hotels, and industrial facilities.

What areas of South Carolina does ECHERER serve?

ECHERER is headquartered in Columbia, SC and serves the entire state, including Lexington, Irmo, Charleston, Greenville, Spartanburg, Rock Hill, Florence, Sumter, Aiken, and Myrtle Beach, plus commercial projects across the Southeast.

Does ECHERER work with general contractors?

Yes. Most of ECHERER's work comes through general contractors, and the company has been a member of the Carolinas Associated General Contractors (CAGC) for 25 years. ECHERER bids from plans, works the GC's schedule, and turns over punch lists that close.

Who painted the USC smokestack in Columbia?

ECHERER repainted the historic University of South Carolina smokestack, putting its garnet and white letters back in the Columbia sky. The company also delivered coatings and finishes at the Saluda Skyride at Riverbanks Zoo and Garden, and its work shows up across Columbia in places like Finlay Park. Read the smokestack story.

How do I request a bid from ECHERER?

Call (803) 798-7202 or use the contact form on this page. Tell us the location, the scope, and the timeline. A real person reads every submission and responds quickly.

Get in Touch

Let's Talk
About Your
Project.

Ready to request a bid or discuss your next commercial painting project? Our team brings over six decades of expertise to work for you.

Office Location
5201 Broad River Rd., Columbia, SC 29212
Phone
(803) 798-7202
Business Hours
Monday – Friday, 8AM – 5PM
Service Area
Southeast United States
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