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In business since 2018
Areas Of Expertise: Painting, Framing, Drywall
About us: "D. Fuentes painting is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business."
Areas Of Expertise: Septic Cleaning
"They came out to check ou5 what I wanted done, removed the items in question the same day and their price was very reasonable, will use them again"
Natalie B. in April 2022
In business since 2020
About us: "Lopez Painting is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business."
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"I would recommend Donald to anyone that needs help in the type of work that he gives, He does everything and does it to the best of his ability."
Lorena B. in February 2023
In business since 2004
Areas Of Expertise: Drywall, Paint, Additions & Remodels / Renovations & Restorations
About us: "We are Southern Design & Build, Inc., and have over 20 years of experience in the remodeling industry. We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your task or project. We look forward to earning your business!"
In business since 2021
Areas Of Expertise: Drywall, Flooring, Painting Interior/ exterior , and 2 more
About us: "We take great pride in the experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumers needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job!"
Areas Of Expertise: Flooring, Additions, Kitchen Remodeling , and 2 more
"Chris did a great job."
tim M. in April 2022
Areas Of Expertise: Painting
"Fantastic job painting the interior of my condo. Very fair rate for the job and made sure to ask about all the details I hadn't even considered prior to painting. Harvey's communication was excellent and he was very easy to coordinate and schedule with. Highly recommended and will use again!"
Dan V. in September 2018
Areas Of Expertise: Roofing & Gutters, Siding, Flat Roof Coatings , and 1 more
"Great customer service and great work. Would highly recommend them to anyone!"
Dan B. in October 2021
Areas Of Expertise: Painting
"I hired ECJ for a move out cleaning. They did an excellent job. Detail oriented, ECJ made the kitchen look new. Windows, trim, floors bathrooms were spotless. Overall a very thorough! The whole house smelt clean and refreshing not like chemicals. I would definitely hire again."
Joshua L. in March 2019
In business since 2012
Areas Of Expertise: Interior Painting
About us: "We have a vast knowledge in the industry. Let us help you with all your handyman & home improvement projects. We have 10 years in the industry and we strongly believe in giving our customers the most for their money. We have consistently focused on the needs of our customers, providing personalized attention and a stress free experience. This approach has set us apart from our competition and keeps our customers coming back! You can be sure your project will be handled promptly and professionally. Call us today to schedule your appointment!"
In business since 2020
Areas Of Expertise: Painting
About us: "We are locally owned and operated. No job is too big or too small. Customer satisfaction is our number one core value. Call us today for a free estimate! We are looking forward to going above and beyond on your project soon!"
In business since 2018
Areas Of Expertise: Painting
About us: "Calix Painting offers fast, friendly and courteous service. We use only the best products and are always eager to answer your questions and concerns. We have built our reputation on our commitment to providing quality service, which has earned us an impressive reputation with many valuable customers. We take pride in delivering value through top quality, dependable work with excellent price and reliable, honest service."
In business since 2022
About us: "Were a locally owned and operated company with over 30 years of industry experience. We value honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. We offer a variety of Home Improvement services that are customizable to each individual project. We specialize in additions and remodels, carpentry, siding, tile, painting, and a variety of other projects. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We offer a one year guarantee on all jobs performed. Estimates are free and there are no up front costs to our home and business owners. We look forward to building lasting relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction!"
"Excellent service from Elmer, repaired my fence and ground the stump to make room for the fence repair."
Sandra L. in January 2023
Areas Of Expertise: Exterior Painting, Drywall/Plaster, Interior Painitng
"CJ and his team were very professional and did an amazing job painting the exterior of my home. They made my drab house look like it belongs in a Home and Garden magazine. I plan on having them paint my entire interior next."
Cindy B. in February 2023
Areas Of Expertise: Painting, Power Washing
"It s a very professional company, service and product. I recommend others to use them for quality work and great customer service"
Brad G. in August 2019
Areas Of Expertise: Painting, Remodel, Drywall
"Silver Star Remodeling has done a number of jobs for me and always performed excellently. They have painted, sealed interior brick, installed cabinets and hung a tv. The owner, Jose, focuses on customer service and getting the job done right. He is completely trustworthy and has very high standards of excellence. He always offers a fair price."
Alexandra V. in February 2021
Areas Of Expertise: Remodels
"APX handled the remodel of my kitchen, fireplace, flooring throughout and bathroom. It turned out perfect! Alex was very attentive and listened to my ideas/concerns. He was very easy to work with. We ran into a couple of unexpected snags and he was very innovative and flexible even with my challenging condo association! I am very pleased with the work they did and would definitely hire APX again for future projects."
Carolyn C. in December 2020
Areas Of Expertise: Pressure Washing
"Under Pressure did an excellent job overall - I couldn’t believe what a difference it made on my back porch and sidewalk. Everything looked clean and new again!"
Angela P. in June 2022
Areas Of Expertise: Brick Tuckpointing, Waterproofing basements, Roofing and Gutters , and 1 more
"We had our roof for our DC rowhouse replaced in 2013 by a different company, but within seven years a number of the shingles had fallen off and we had leaks near our skylight and water pouring down our front porch. I called the original roofer and they wanted to charge me $3600 for the repairs, which I felt that I shouldn't have had to pay given that the roof was seven years old. I then called August Roofing and they charged me $2500 to replace the missing shingles, seal and paint the vents, tighten the flashings, and clean and tighten the gutters. They came quickly and did the work fast and were responsive to my texts and questions. I waited to write this review to see if I had any issues in heavy rain, but now three months later, everything still looks great!"
Madeeha A. in September 2020
"The experience exceeded my expectations. I was able to get an appointment faster than expected. Friendly and efficient service. When patching was completed, it was almost as if the hole was never there to begin with."
Shanna C. in December 2022
Areas Of Expertise: Painting
"Scott was prompt and reasonable in price. He was able to accommodate our need for the work to be done asap. He came on a Friday to look at the room and had his painter on the job on Monday. It was greatly appreciated. My daughter had just moved intoi a condo and her husband was expected home on leave from Iraq in a few days. We had wanted to make the condo look good for him since it was the first time he would see it. Scott's painter was neat and efficient and did a beautiful job on the bathroom. We will definitely use him again if the need arises."
Norma L. in September 2008
In business since 2004
Areas Of Expertise: 18 years expertise, Painting
About us: "We take great pride our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction, from the start to the completion of a project. order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job."
Areas Of Expertise: Home Improvement Projects, Junk removal, Painting
"They provided excellent job on the power wash and painting of my porch. They went extra mile by also cleaning the sections of the porch that wasnâ t included so I really appreciated that. They are very professional and communicated well on timing. This is short notice for them to do the work because my former contractor didnâ t do the job so they came to the rescue. Highly recommended"
Angelo H. in August 2021
Out of Network Painting Contractors in Washington, DC
- MJB General Painting, Inc
2905 Hickory Leaf Way
Silver Spring, MD 20904
- Property Maintenance Services, LLC
6104 Liberty Rd.
Bealton, VA 22712
- marel contractors inc
21815 Diller Ln
Boyds, MD 20841
- Huntly
Queen Annes Lane Northwest
Washington, DC 20005
- The Wright House Co.
1223 5th St. Nw
Washington, DC 20011
- In & Out Painting Services, LLC
1421 Good Hope Rd. Southeast, Suite 2b
Washington, DC 20020
- All Purpose, LLC
2807 Afton St.
Temple Hill, MD 20748
- LS Colors Company
9413 Kilimamjaro Rd.
Columbia, MD 21045
What Are Typical Services a Painting Company Provides?
Not all residential painters perform the same types of residential painting, so it’s important to understand what jobs are provided and who you may turn to for those services. Some home painters might only paint the outdoors of houses, while others might specialize in interior painting. Some might specialize in creative projects, such as adding murals or decorative accent walls to spaces.
A lot of residential painting companies do interior wall painting. At its most basic, these services consist of priming and painting walls, incorporating edgework, to guarantee a professional-looking finish. Some contractors might also paint baseboards, molding, and ceilings, molding, ceilings, and baseboards, but it’s important to ask and not just assume.
Companies that provide exterior home painting services paint the exterior of houses, including siding, brick, and other surfaces. Check with a business to guarantee it will paint specialty surfaces if your residence has them.
When you’re searching for a tiny bit more creativity, you might want a business that does stenciling or other decorative painting. This specialty service might reduce how many companies you can work with and drive up the price. It’s especially vital that you review a painter’s portfolio to comprehend if they can do creative work you’ll be satisfied with.
When speaking to possible house painting businesses in Washington, explain what kind of painting you’re looking for. The company can let you know whether or not they offer those jobs.
Tips for Employing a Painting Contractor for Your House Painting Job
While there may be lots of painting contractors in Washington, they won’t all meet your house painting needs. Take steps when vetting painting companies to ensure that the potential contractors on your short list meet your needs.
It also makes sense to ask about insurance. Your selected painter must have liability insurance that covers any employees, equipment, and property that might be subject to damage or injury. This protects both the painting professional and you.
Frequently asked questions
Painters usually price a job by the square feet of the project. Sometimes they’ll include flat fees for fixed expenses, like overhead and permits.
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Interior painting makes for a doable DIY project. You can save some money and get a real sense of accomplishment by doing this yourself. And, with the right prep work – covering, taping and scraping – it’s fairly forgiving. But it takes a lot of time to move furniture, tape trim, prep the surface and cover your floor, let alone apply the actual paint. Instead, save yourself the time and hassle and find a local interior painter.
Leave exterior painting to the pros. Not only do you need to worry about the type and quality of the paint, you’ll also likely need a ladder and considerably more prep work. You’ll likely need additional equipment like ladders, scaffolding and possibly a paint sprayer. It’s almost cheaper to just hire a pro. Talk to a local exterior house painter about your project.
- Do your research. Understand what to expect and what to look for in a pro. Look at paint types, prices and costs.
- Interior home painting costs $1,000-$2,800
- Exterior painting costs $1,700-$4,100
- Painting a ceiling costs $150-$350
- Painting cabinets costs $350-$1,200
- Trim painting costs $500-$1,500
- Calculate paint coverage
- Call pros for site inspections and estimates. Always get three to five estimates.
- Check references, compare quotes, look at past work. After you have estimates in hand, do one final pass to compare the contractors.
- Sign a contract with the pro of your choice. You might need to make a down payment, usually 25% to 50% of the total project cost to cover material costs, but not all pros require this. Don’t pay for the entire project upfront.
- A complete inspection. Each pro takes a walk around your home to evaluate the condition of your current paint, the size of the job and any obstacles for accessing the site. They do this to see how much prep work they’ll need and estimate how long the job will take. The more thorough the inspection, the more accurate the quote.
- Color consultation. Expect each contractor to have varying color options and suggestions. However, you have the final say.
- Listen to the pro – they’re experts after all – but don’t get pushed into a color combination or finish type that you don’t want. Understand the different exterior paints or interior paint choices before your pro arrives.
- A rough estimate or complete quote. Finishing contractors vary here. Usually, they can quote straightforward projects on the spot. But some may need to take it back to their shop to run numbers and give you a detailed estimate with costs broken out. Neither method is better than the other, but just make sure to get multiple quotes.
- How long have you been in business? A long business history helps you avoid shoddy companies. It’s hard for a service business to stay in business if they don’t do good work.
- Are you licensed and insured? Not all states require a license for painting homes, but many do. Always use one that’s insured.
- Do you belong to any professional organizations? You’ll find many online, like the Painting Contractors Association or the Finishing Contractors Association?
- Do you have other work I can look at? Always check a portfolio or, in the case of painters, it’s better to look at work they did a few years ago to see how well it’s held up.
- How long will the job take? Get a rough estimate but get it in writing.
- How many people are in your crew? This is especially important if you work remotely. More people generally means more noise, but they’ll be done faster.
- Will I be in the way if I’m home during the painting? You usually won’t be in the way, but this question helps you understand what to expect while they’re working. They’ll need to lay down coverings and do a lot of prep work.
- Do you guarantee your work? Never hire a painter who doesn’t guarantee their work. This often means they’ll rush the prep work, since peeling never happens right away.
- What type of paint do you use, and how long is it rated to last? Different rooms need different paint and the exterior needs exterior paint. It comes in different grades with different guaranteed lifetimes.
- Can you supply a written estimate and contract? Never use a painter who isn’t willing to put his work in writing.
Top Painting Projects
- Apply Specialty Decorative Paint Finishes
- Apply Textured Paint Finishes
- Create a Custom Mural or Trompe Loeil
- Paint a Ceiling
- Paint a Kitchen
- Paint Cabinets
- Paint Metal Roofing
- Paint or Stain a Deck
- Paint or Stain a Door
- Paint or Stain a Fence
- Paint or Stain Exterior Siding
- Paint or Stain Exterior Surfaces
- Paint or Stain Interior Surfaces
- Paint or Stain Interior Surfaces
- Paint or Stain Paneling
- Paint or Stain Single Items
- Paint or Stain Wood Trim
- Remove Paint from Surfaces
HomeAdvisor Community Rating
Washington Painting Contractors are rated 4.8 out of 5 based on 788 reviews of 46 pros.
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