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David Docherty Contracting
4.8(
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: MediumExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain

Serving Bear, DE and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I would highly recommend David Docherty Painting. Their pricing is fair and they are easy to work with. I had them stain a deck. Since the deck is off the second floor, both top and underside needed to be done. They did an excellent job w/no mess or over spray to deal with."
Downtown Wilmington De
Downtown Wilmington De
Wilmington De Townhome
EXTERIOR HOUSE PAINTING
EXTERIOR HOUSE PAINTING

+99

Response time1 day
27 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by89%of homeowners
Benny Bennett Contracting
4.4(
112
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain

Serving Bear, DE and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Benny and his team are fabulous! After I spent a disappointing period of time trying to connect with the roofers whoâ d installed my work to replace lost shingles â and finding water stains on the ceiling â Benny replied quickly to my request for a quote. He was out on the next dry weekday to evaluate the roof and provided a very thorough assessment of what he saw â which involved warped plywood (exposed when the shingle came off) and other shingles not well settled (something I could tell from looking up). He also discussed costs frankly and fairly and promised to be out on the next clear day â which he was. He gave an arrival time and was there five minutes early. He and his crew were respectful, neat, and thorough. Theyâ d found bent nails in the roofing that had exacerbated the leak issue. They also cleaned out my gutters! All of that and he came in slightly under the estimate. Sitting at home on a rainy weekend, Iâ m happy to report that there is no more leaking and I feel very secure in the work Benny and his crew provided. Iâ d highly recommend him as an honest, straightforward and professional contractor."
Response time1 day
Response rate91%
23 neighbors recently requested a quote
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360 Painting of Wilmington
5.0(
3
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Medium

Serving Bear, DE and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

360° Painting of Wilmington, DE is here to transform your home or business into the space of your dreams. To learn more about our interior and exterior painting services or to request a free estimate, give us a call today at 302-597-6429. You can also complete our online form.\n\n

Cabinet Refinish
Cabinet Refinish
Living Room
Family Room
Exterior Painting

+2

Response time10 hrs
Response rate100%
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Aqua Clean Professional Pressure Washing
4.8(
33
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or StainExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Medium

Serving Bear, DE and surrounding areas

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

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Steve was very responsive to my inquiry and understood my concern about the plants that surround the house. I live in a house with mature plantings and other companies have damaged the plants with the cleaning solution and the power of the pressure washer. Steve assured me he would rinse off all washing solution from the plants and they would not be damaged. I was not home when they started but was there for the majority of the work and Steve and his associate were careful  of the plants and did wash off all solution---the plants are fine with no chemical scald at all. Another thing Steve did was scrub the aluminum (and there is a lot) and got it clean. Other providers said that they would charge more if they had to scrub the aluminum. Steve's price was lower than other estimates and I was extremely happy with him, his company and the quality of the work. I have and will continue to recommend him to neighbors and family.


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+15

Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Dominic's Painting
4.6(
129
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or StainExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Medium

Serving Bear, DE and surrounding areas

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"John was excellent to work with and was very professional.  We were in process of re-doing our MBR walk-in closet and we had removed floor to ceiling mirrors attached to the wall and doors.  I had asked him to put up door trims, re-hang the closet doors, replace the door knobs, help re-finish/restore/sand down the doors and dry-wall (from all the leftover glue) and paint if time permitted (we had purchased a 4 hour deal from Angie's list).  John did a fantastic job completing everything except for the painting because the dry-wall spackle needed to dry over a longer period of time - not a big deal to us since painting will be easy.  John did cut the trims too short, but he took the initiative to run to HD and get replacement door trims.  Everything was in place and cleaned up by the time the 4 hours was up.  Thanks again, John!
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Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Deck Staining questions, answered by experts

Routine cleaning, sealing/staining, and inspection prolong deck life and appearance.

It’s important to make sure the wood on a new deck is properly seasoned. Seasoning a deck is simple: Once you build it (or have a pro do so), just leave it alone so it can acclimate to the environment. If you don’t give the deck proper seasoning time before staining, the stain can lock in any lingering moisture and cause mold, rot, and other moisture issues down the road. Give the wood at least four to eight weeks to season before you stain.

Wood stain is not flammable after it dries. The solvent in wood stain is what causes the liquid form to be highly flammable, but the stain drying process involves the solvents dissolving, which leaves behind a non-flammable product on your wood project. Wood stain is, however, flammable before you apply it, so you should always store partially full cans and used wood stain rags away from sources of heat and open flames.

Rags used with oil-based stains are highly flammable and can spontaneously combust in the right conditions. To reduce the fire risk, throw them in a metal container after use and add rocks on top to secure them. Add an inch of water and seal the container. Take the rags in the container to a hazardous waste factory as soon as possible.

Deciding whether to stain or paint a pool deck depends on your budget, desired look, and the deck's material. Both options can work. Paint offers a wider variety of color options, provides excellent water resistance, and can last longer. However, it requires a primer and can eventually fade or peel. Stain is often cheaper, easier to apply, and penetrates the wood for a more natural look and longer-lasting finish. It also has great water resistance. The downsides are fewer color options and the need for a sealant. The choice can also depend on the deck material; for example, staining may be a better option for concrete as it bonds well and lasts longer than paint.

The Bear, DE homeowners’ guide to deck staining services

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