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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

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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
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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 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

"Ed and his son Charles were great. They sealed our asphalt driveway which looks great. While there they also resurfaced our deck, repaired damage, and stained it. Both of these projects were great. After these two projects, they were also willing to repair some tyvek and siding in the front of our house and paint our shutters. Pricing was fair, Ed and Charles were highly professional, and all of the work looks great. We would recommend them and will use them in the future for work on our house."
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!

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Guest Bedroom
Master Bedroom
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+3

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Painting questions, answered by experts

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.

The best time to stain a fence is when the weather is dry and temperatures are between 50 and 90 degrees Fahrenheit. Late spring, early summer, and fall are typically the best seasons for this project. You should avoid staining during very hot weather, like in the middle of summer, or when it is raining. Heat and moisture can cause the stain to dry unevenly. Likewise, if it's too cold, such as in winter or early spring, the stain may not be able to dry fully. Before you start, check the forecast to ensure there will be no rain and low humidity for at least a few days.

Yes, many fence repair services include treatments like sanding, priming, rust prevention, and repainting to protect the fence and restore its appearance. These services help prevent further corrosion and improve aesthetics. However, since not all providers include this, it is best to confirm what is covered before scheduling the repair.

Stains penetrate wood best when it's cool and dry, so you want to avoid moisture. If the wood is wet upon application, or if it rains before the stain dries, the water will soak into the wood and displace the staining solution. This leads to a flaky and blotchy look, which is the opposite of a sumptuous even coat. Once the stain has fully cured, after about 3 days, rain shouldn’t cause you any problems.

Maintain your wattle fence by inspecting it at least twice per year for loose weaving and degrading branches. Replace any seriously degraded sections, ensure water drains properly around the posts, and trim any sprouting branches if you used green wood. If you notice the weave loosening, you can often tighten it by gently pushing down on the top branches. You can also apply a natural wood preservative every two to three years to extend the fence's lifespan.

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