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Avatar for Tolbert & Sons Custom Painting LLC
Tolbert & Sons Custom Painting LLC
4.7(
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or StainExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeInterior Home or Surfaces - Paint or Stain+7 more

Serving Dover, DE and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1992

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The garage turned out well. There were a few things done that was not perfect. They painted over some light bulbs and covers. The basement turned out great as well. There were several guys that came out and completed the project (including a ridiculous amount of nail pops) in just 3 days. This was the quaility of work I expected for the main 2 floors. The interior was another story. I was told when I received the bid that it would be a project that was squeezed in since they were very booked. Price was lower than the competitors so we hired. The company sent out 1 man to conduct the job. He was all over the place, missed spots and I was getting very stressed out. He fixed some nail pops but didn’t complete all of them. Additionally we would come home and see furniture and new carpet had not been covered up. Brush lines are still visable in spots along with paint runs. The home was empty and without furniture for 1 month. They were unable to complete the job while it was empty. The company had to come out after the pervious sub contractor was complete to try and fix and better the quality of the final product. Additionally, not everything was as it should be when final payment was made. There are stilll definite brush marks and color differences along all the corners and seems. Due to furniture being delivered that was too heavy to move, I will have to ask them to come out when we move again to see if they can finish some spots. The crew that came out to fix the job did well but there was so much space to cover they didn’t get everything. We are still noticing spots along the home that weren’t caught."
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+83

Response time4 days
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
Vivid Colors Painting & Restoration
5.0(
9
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Interior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 5 + RoomsExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Large+7 more

Serving Dover, DE and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1987

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"They did an excellent job. We were very satisfied. They did a good job cleaning up. They were very polite and friendly. They even put the pictures back on the wall and the stuff above the cabinets and we would definitely recommend them."
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+27

Response time4 hrs
Response rate90%
12 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for TC Son's Drywall LLC
TC Son's Drywall LLC
5.0(
9
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or StainExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeInterior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 Rooms+4 more

Serving Dover, DE and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"The final look was absolutely beautiful. A certain color i picked didn’t look how i expected it to & they were more than willing to paint over and redo that section with a different color of my choice. Everyone was very respectful & professional. I will be calling back for more inside work!"
Drywall
Response time12 hrs
Response rate91%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Shawn's Painting Services, LLC
Shawn's Painting Services, LLC
4.5(
10
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Painting or Staining - Small Projects

Serving Dover, DE and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"I searched on Angie’s List for a painter, and hired Shawn at the last minute. He did an amazing job. Shawn‘s work is neat cleaned up. His mess was on time and very professional and personal and I will hire Shawn again to do some more painting inside my home. I had my front door painted and my outside wood trim.. Shawn was very patient, very professional, did an excellent job. Shawn did an amazing job. The color looks great!. The sun beams right on my front door , so it’s refreshing to see the bright color again. onto my front door. Thank you Shawn!!!"
Bedroom
Bedroom
Bedroom
Bedroom
Bedroom

+5

Response time2 days
Recommended by55%of homeowners
Avatar for ALL-PRO PRESSURE WASHING AND HANDYMAN LLC
ALL-PRO PRESSURE WASHING AND HANDYMAN LLC
5.0(
22
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Painting or Staining - Small Projects - For Business

Serving Dover, DE and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Louie is a very conscientious worker who cares about his work and the quality of it. he does alot more then pressure washing too, if you need other handyman jobs done around the house, give him a try."
Deck wash
Deck Wash
Deck wash
Deck wash
Deck wash

+69

Response time2 hrs
Response rate95%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Ed Evans Contracting
Ed Evans Contracting
5.0(
28
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Painting or Staining - Small Projects - For Business

Serving Dover, DE and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"We couldn?t be happier with the work done by Ed Evans Contracting. They did an excellent job of refreshing our house exterior by repairing and re-staining/painting our front porch decking, columns, and railings, painting the shutters, windows, and front door, and sealing the driveway. They checked all the boxes a homeowner could hope for but rarely finds - their work is thorough and high-quality, they were quick, provided excellent communication and customer service, reasonable prices, and were a pleasure to interact with. Various neighbors have also had work done by Ed Evans Contracting and had the same experience. We will certainly be repeat customers."
New Shed Roof
New Shed Roof
Before Repairs
Screen porch room
Response time1 day
Response rate90%
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for 143 Painting
143 Painting
5.0(
1
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Painting or Staining - Small Projects - For Business

Serving Dover, DE and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

143 Painting is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and responsibility in all of our jobs. We are a locally owned and operated business with more than 20 years of experience serving Bernville and surrounding areas. There is no job too big, or too small for our team. Call today and let us put our experience to work for you!

Guest bedroom
Guest Bedroom
Master Bedroom
Corners
Small Guest Bedroom

+3

Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for Sunny's Services
Sunny's Services
4.7(
54
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Interior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 Rooms

Serving Dover, DE and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Great pricing for a last minute weekend job. I'm disabled and going through a divorce and absolutely could NOT paint that room with all the other work I needed to do on the house. Jermaine did a great job and kept us right on our selling timeline."
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Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by57%of homeowners
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Painting questions, answered by experts

Exterior paints contain more volatile organic compounds, or VOCs, making them dangerous when used indoors. Without the free ventilation of the great outdoors, it can take longer for the fumes to dissipate than interior paint. While you may notice the smell lessening more quickly, you should be wary of paint fumes inside for 48 to 72 hours after it dries.

Yes, you can paint galvanized chain link, but the process is a bit more difficult as it requires additional prep work. Before applying the primer and paint, you must remove the original coating from the metal, which can be time-consuming. If the original coating is not removed, the primer and paint will not bond properly and cause peeling over time.

Moisture and rot are the largest threat to wooden fences. Stain can help your wood fence last 15 to 20 years, but only if you choose a stain with waterproofing qualities or add a sealant. Oil-based stains create a thicker moisture barrier than water-based stains, though both are mold and mildew resistant. You’ll generally need to re-stain your fence every one to eight years to get full protection.

Stain is meant to be absorbed by the porous wood, allowing some of the natural grain to show through. With that in mind, you don’t want to add more stain than the wood can absorb, as you risk covering up its natural markings. Generally, two coats is the maximum you should do, although very dense hardwoods may only be able to take a single coat.

You can weather a new wood fence by applying vinegar with steel wool as a way to fade some of the coloring. You may also find it easier to stain your entire fence a new color instead of trying to get newer fence boards to match an older one.

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