Burke Painting Co
About us
We are a full service painting company performing Residential Interior & Exterior Painting, Commercial Interior & Exterior Painting, Corporate and Office Painting and Maintenance. We started as a Residential Painting Company in 1980, we knew from the start that your home was and is your biggest investment and it needed to be treated that way, with respect! Our employees have been with us for years, not days or months and they know that when they enter your home it's a privilege to be there. Read what our customers have to say about us on our WEB SITE @ WWW.BURKEPAINTINGCO.COM and visit our RESIDENTIAL PAGE for our Customer Testimonials. We added Commerial Painting to our list of services which include Commercial and Institutional Buildings. This ranges from Medical to Day Care, Car Dealerships to AC/DC Battery Back-up Cell Phone Towers, Churches, Corporate Centers and more. We paint anything you see while driving down the road! Corporate and Office Painting takes a quiet paint crew, we are very customer and employee sensitive. We know that we have to remain "Invisible" at your place of business. This requires that our employees keep to themselves, no radios or cell phones, polite communication only with no unnecessary small talk. We will always leave you "Business Ready" Visit Our Web Site www.burkepaintingco.com
Business highlights
Emergency services offered
45 years of experience
Services we offer
Residential & Commercial Interior & Exterior Painting & Maintenance
Amenities
Emergency Services
Yes
Free Estimates
Yes
Reviews
4.712 Reviews
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Alison K.
Jun 2015
It went horrible. The worst paint job ever in 10 years as a general contractor. They painted the entire place eggshell, not white, but eggshell. Eggshell shows all the mistakes and shows all the imperfections. You can not hid bad painting with eggshell. So needless to say we brought Mr. Burke out to the job when he said they were all finished and showed him what his finished job looked like. We pointed out the massive caulking in the corners and smeared caulk along the walls and trim, showed him the runs and drips all over the walls, show him how the white was bleeding through in places through the eggshell, showed him how they never sanded the walls or trim and how rough they were. Showed him how his painters came in and did sloppy work and how they didn't address any of our concerns or expectations we laid out in the beginning. Mr. Burke didn't want to hear it and in so many words told us that this is what you paid for, I didn't charge you for a top notch job, I can't help you, I won't fix it, and he just took our deposit money and left. So I along with my business partner spent the entire weekend sanding walls, sanding trim, and digging out caulk to prep for a new painter to fix the horrible job Mr. Burke and his company did. Burke Painting & Coatings from Wilmington and Lewes, actually did more damage to our new construction place and cost us a lot more money. RUN from Burke Painting & Coatings. I have pictures and video to show what their finished product looks like. It's horrible.
Andrea V.
Jul 2014
Very good experience. On time. Did exactly what he said he was going to do. Very pleasant and prompt.
Judith P.
Feb 2014
The job went very well. Robert and his crew of 2 men were here on time every day, and worked in a professional manner. They
moved furniture carefully and were very willing to help me with issues that came up during the job. The quality of the work was
also good, as they paid attention to detail and special requests.
I would use this company again, and would recommend it to others.
moved furniture carefully and were very willing to help me with issues that came up during the job. The quality of the work was
also good, as they paid attention to detail and special requests.
I would use this company again, and would recommend it to others.
Response from Burke Painting Co
"(member name removed) is very organized with everything she does, she was great to work for! Customers should realize, like (member name removed)does, that quality of the job counts and the job is more than just painting. Doing a large interior repaint such as this one or even a small one needs to be organized and communication is a must with the homeowner! We have a system we like to follow and it seems to work pretty well as long as the homeowner is on board also. We like to get started by asking that all small items be removed from the rooms and pictures marked if they are not going to be put back up. If you have an item that was brought over from the old country and is the most valuable thing in your life you should tell us and we will protect it with our lives! lol, Communication is everything, and we all speak English very well! I will put a painting plan together so you will know what rooms we will be doing and when we will be doing them, no surprises! This makes your life easier when it comes to bedrooms, kitchens and baths. We also cover everything so during the day your kitchen cabinets may be covered for the day making it a little harder to eat lunch, a good time to eat out! Do you have to stay home all day or take time off from work for us to paint? No! I have been painting houses since 1980 and we have NEVER had a problem, knock on wood. I joke and say "we don't want your stuff, we have our own stuff" I am not hiring criminals to paint, I don't like them either. I want to hire good people who care about others and show everyone respect. I work with my painters and I do not want to work with bums! I am 58 years old and want to have a pleasant stress free day when I go to work. I never want to put too many painters in your house, it turns into a zoo. We put 3 painters in you house at the max. If you need it finished quicker we can do it but I feel the quality suffers sometimes. We do a lot of prep work, we will check your walls for spackle work and repair as needed and lightly sand all walls and trim. We will caulk your trim to fill cracks, we will do what it takes to have a good surface to apply our top coats. We always apply two finish coats, yeah I know the other painter said one coat would do it, he's a lot smarter than me. We put two coats on for a consistent color, durability and a nicer sheen. He is bidding the job low to get it. I know every trick in the industry and have seen it all from a great paint job to a paint job I can't imagine paying for. If you are looking for the lowest bid, If you are looking for a quick fix to sell or if you don't give darn about the job please do not call us! If you care about quality and great products, quality painters with great communication and a overall safe feeling that the job will be handled right then give us a call and I can discuss your painting project."
Katrina S.
Feb 2013
There was one thing that left us unsettled. We just got the floors done and he stepped on a screw on the stairs and scratched the floor. My husband pointed it out to him and he agreed he stepped on it, and left it at that. Based on other services he said he did, we were surprised that he didn't offer any further help especially since we just had the floors done and he knew that.
Response from Burke Painting Co
"I was not the only one in the house at the time of our work being performed. I showed your husband the scratch on the steps, if I felt I had done it, I certainly would have corrected it. Nothing was discussed about it after I showed it to him. Many things can happen in a customers home during any project and the best way to avoid these type issues is to work out the proper order for the work to be accomplished, don't do your floors first and if an issue arises be sure to tell the contractor!"
Amy S.
Jan 2013
We hired Robert to paint the interior of our newly purchased 73 year old home. We knew that the job would be pricey because of the extent of the repaint and because we had small areas of pealing lead paint. Robert made us feel very comfortable from the moment he met us. He carefully went through the details of the proposed job and explained what it would entail. He even helped us choose colors. His crew was professional and curteous. He and his crew did a fabulous job on the interior of our home. It looked like a completely different home. Everything is so beautiful and we are very happy with the job. If we ever decide to do more painting, we will certainly call Burke Painting.
Response from Burke Painting Co
"You guys were great and Newark is a better place now that you are back in town!"
Gail W.
Jan 2013
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Steve H.
Aug 2012
Rob and his team which included two other guys came in and knocked the whole job out in almost 2 days. They were gone by Noon on the third day. I HIGHLY recommend Rob for any painting job you may need. He is really a class act and his team is nothing but professional. I gave him a temporary security code to my house for the couple days he was planning to be on the job and not once did I ever have a problem or concern about him being there while I was away. If any questions arose he was quick to give me a call and explain things or his concerns.. even if it was just his opinion on a color he thought might not look good where it was planned to go. He really takes pride in his work and the same goes for the guys working around him. He was almost excited as us when showing off the new dining room paint with the chair rail. The cut in lines were beautiful.
There is no doubt that I plan to use Rob again for my finished basement later this year. Just waiting on a estimate as we speak.
Thanks again Rob!
-Steve H.
There is no doubt that I plan to use Rob again for my finished basement later this year. Just waiting on a estimate as we speak.
Thanks again Rob!
-Steve H.
Response from Burke Painting Co
"I love working for great customers and will go the extra mile to make sure the end result is what they want! Thanks Member"
Gordon S.
Aug 2012
WEnt well and I would hire Robert Burke painting again.
Response from Burke Painting Co
"These homeowners put a lot of trust in me and I respected that more than anything. It makes you want to go over and above what they expect, and I did."
Sara P.
Jul 2012
Robert was very knowledgeable, enthusiastic and willing to give his opinions, both at the estimate and during the whole process. At my request, he assisted me in finalizing my color choices. He came with a team of two additional painters and they worked their way through all the rooms. He was very good about keeping in touch with me as the painting progressed to make sure I still liked what I had chosen. They were all very punctual, considerate of my family and our things, and did a nice job of keeping everything clean. The project took about a week in total and I am very pleased with the results.
Response from Burke Painting Co
"Great customer with great color ideas, love a homeowner willing to take a chance with colors!"
WILLIAM S.
Jun 2011
Outstanding and all work done in one day including moving all furniture!!
Response from Burke Painting Co
"Loved working with this couple, spent time picking colors and sheen and it was a good time. I got a B for responsiveness, I have to pick up my game!"
Dawn D.
Jun 2011
We had 3 other painters give us a quote besides Robert (so a total of 4 quotes). 2 out of the 3 were significantly more expensive than Robert. The third quote admitted he would not be able to do what I wanted so even though his quote was less, I was not really able to consider it.
We did not pick Robert because of his pricing alone but also because of his reaction to what I wanted which was stripes on the ceiling. The other quotes I received were not very enthusiastic about the idea. Robert's first response was excitement and total support which was a huge relief. It also told me that he loves his job and takes great pride in what he does. He was an easy choice!
The nursery was finished in one day - which I was not expecting at all. Robert knew my baby shower was approaching and that I wanted the project finished before then but I was not expecting it be completed in one day - so that was an astonishing surprise! The finished product is stunning. We are very happy with it.
The dresser took only a couple of days and even that was returned before I expected it. As requested he matched the paint from our crib to the dresser. He even made a small repair to a faulty drawer for a small fee. The finished product is great - you would think the crib and dresser were purchased together as a matching set.
Here are some other specifics on why I liked working with Robert.
- He is very reachable by email and cell. Most of my communication with him was over email. My husband mostly communicated with him via phone.
- He was flexible when we were deciding on minute details such as the stripe width. We changed our mind on the width and he accommodated the request.
- He has a strong work ethic as evidenced by his lightening fast turnaround and responsiveness.
We did not pick Robert because of his pricing alone but also because of his reaction to what I wanted which was stripes on the ceiling. The other quotes I received were not very enthusiastic about the idea. Robert's first response was excitement and total support which was a huge relief. It also told me that he loves his job and takes great pride in what he does. He was an easy choice!
The nursery was finished in one day - which I was not expecting at all. Robert knew my baby shower was approaching and that I wanted the project finished before then but I was not expecting it be completed in one day - so that was an astonishing surprise! The finished product is stunning. We are very happy with it.
The dresser took only a couple of days and even that was returned before I expected it. As requested he matched the paint from our crib to the dresser. He even made a small repair to a faulty drawer for a small fee. The finished product is great - you would think the crib and dresser were purchased together as a matching set.
Here are some other specifics on why I liked working with Robert.
- He is very reachable by email and cell. Most of my communication with him was over email. My husband mostly communicated with him via phone.
- He was flexible when we were deciding on minute details such as the stripe width. We changed our mind on the width and he accommodated the request.
- He has a strong work ethic as evidenced by his lightening fast turnaround and responsiveness.
Response from Burke Painting Co
"I love a painting request that makes me think about the process of how to do it, doing it and loving the results and having the homeowner love it too!"
Judy B.
Feb 2011
Robert (owner) came over to evaluate the job and we immediately felt comfortable with him. He listened to what we wanted to do and then asked questions to make sure he understood and offered suggestions when we were uncertain about something. In some cases, he offered to try it one way and if we didn't like it, he'd do it a different way. We received his estimate that same day by e-mail and his price was more than reasonable...it ended up being more than $1000 less than the next lowest bid. Once we accepted his bid and signed the contract, he started on Monday of the very next week. He showed up a bit early the first day to make sure everything was ready to go. The foyer and upstairs hallway were done in 2 days; the kitchen the following day, and the family room was complete on Friday. They showed up on time every day, even when the weather was bad. They did an exceptional job and we could not be happier with the results. Even though he was the lowest bidder by a long shot, that didn't mean he cut corners or skimped in any way. In fact, when we pointed out a number of nail pops they had missed, he took care of them without hesitation. In fact, we discovered a fairly significant flaw in the drywall that we had all missed when he worked up his estimate. When asked to fix it, he readily agreed and did a great job for a very minimal extra charge. He also painted a small section above a door white to match the ceiling but my wife and I didn't like it so he went back and repainted it the wall color...no problem. When they were done each day, Robert and Keith cleaned up and made sure things were as normal as possible for us. They took great care to make sure all of our furniture and floors were covered and we have not found any paint stains anywhere. On Friday, everything they had moved was back in place by the time we got home. In short, they did a wonderful job and did it in a professional manner. Even better, Robert and Keith are just nice guys and working with them was easy...even enjoyable. We provided them with a key to the house so they could get in every day if we were gone by the time they arrived and we had no qualms whatsoever about that. We felt we could trust them completely. We would highly recommend Robert to anyone who is looking for a painter who does high-quality work at reasonable prices. We won't even consider using anyone else when we're ready for our next painting job.
Response from Burke Painting Co
"Service has become a thing of the past and it's time to bring it back! Aren't we all tried of poor service wherever we go, I am, and I'm trying my best to do my part to bring great sevice back to the norm. I may not be perfect at it but I trying 100% to do the best I can! So thanks Members, If contractors had a site to rate customers your family would rate the highest!"
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FAQ
Burke Painting Co is currently rated 4.7 overall out of 5.
Yes, Burke Painting Co offers free project estimates.
No, Burke Painting Co does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Burke Painting Co does not offer a senior discount.
Yes, Burke Painting Co offers emergency services.
No, Burke Painting Co does not offer warranties.