Paragon Painting & Pressure Washing Inc

We put out a RFQ to clean, inspect, repair damaged siding and paint our home. This was an evaluated bid, not a low price quote evaluation. After talking with the owner of Paragon and reviewing his proposal it was absolutely clear he was head and shoulders above the other painting contractors. He not only fully understood what was needed he had the best approach for handling the job. Tim was punctual, maintained clear communication throughout the project, kept us informed throughout and had wonderful suggestions throughout. His carpentry expertise was some of the very best I’ve yet to see. His ability to safely remove damaged cedar siding without damaging adjoining boards was nothing short of magnificent. His cuts were a work of precision and the new board fit with such exactness that they couldn’t be seen as different from the original (except they were screwed in as opposed nailed.) After replacing the damaged cedar and caulking joints and knots, more than 5 cases of caulk, he then prepared the wood one last time for painting and sprayed each color a minimum of 2 coats. The doors were removed, sanded, and spray painted with 3 coats. The end result was startling. We couldn’t be happier with the work of Tim and Paragon Paining and Pressure Washing. The term “He went the extra mile” seems trite as its so over used but in this case it’s so true. Every detail was covered, every extra was included, even those we never thought of going into the project. The pictures below aren’t great, I’m not much of a photographer, but even so, they speak for themselves. Tim’s work is in a class by itself. By no means is he cheap, his bid was the most expensive of the four received. But his work was worth every penny invested.

Outstanding result of the contract project. - High quality finished product and service - Very polite and courteous - Very punctual - Did everything the contract specified - The speed is also amazing (speedy and very high quality result) - The money paid is well worth with his performance - Highly recommended for my future projects - my house is now the envy of the neighborhood - very meticulous to detail - friendly and very pleasant to deal with - a model of an outstanding contractor to emulate - Jack of All Trades

Tim did a great job, including pressure washing the building (and the patio) before he painted. He repaired some rotten wood we had discovered, and caulked everything very thoroughly. The paint job looks great and there was no mess left behind.

Exceptionally well. Possibly the best decision of this kind I've ever made, and I am very selective. I research price, background and recommendations. Paragon went way above and beyond. Price was not lowest, but the service and result were more than worth the extra investment. Tim is not a vendor, or a painter. He is a true craftsman, with incredible skill, work ethic and knowledge of his craft. I would hire him 100 or 100 times knowing what I now know.

Tim did an excellent job from start to finish on painting our two-story home. He was punctual, professional and extremely detail oriented. The job site was cleaned at the end of each day. There were no issues or concerns and the job was completed on time. We would highly recommend Tim without hesitation.

He was great and very thorough. I will continue to use him.

The owner is a very nice man.  He was very pleasant to deal with and I would certainly call him again.

Great job. Very detail oriented, good workmanship. Even come back to install new house members. Very good customer service.

My house painting story
I needed a house painted and I had a time deadline.  I turned to Angie's List.  I called 3 painters before calling Tim Pearson of
Paragon Painting.  Here is how it went down:
 . The first co,  I call but  the co couldn't meet my deadline.  I appreciated their honesty.
  . The next two companies I called promised to come out and
take a look and give me an estimate.  I left gate open and they were to leave a note or text me back.  No show the first time.
I called back and they had not come but promised to come that day and give estimate. Again,  No show, no note or text.
(Later I found out that the 3rd co had come out but did not leave a note or give a text as promised.)
Note to painters:  If you come out to look at a job, at least leave your card so the customer will know that you did not stand them up.
. 4th call to Tim Pearson/Paragon Painting and Pressure Washing
   I called Tim and left a message.  He called e back shortly after.  He promised to come out that evening and give me an estimate..  Tim came and I hired him and he started the job the next day.  He did an excellent job.
 .   He is a perfectionist so you don't have to worry about the quality of his workmanship.
 .  Tim uses the highest quality paint.   I want a paint job that will last!
 .  He put everything in writing and included the paint brand, type, and color name, which I requested for my records.
 .  He focused like a laser on the job and completed the job quickly.
 .  He gave me some free expert advice which I appreciate.
 You can't go wrong with Tim because it all boils down to character.
 My house is absolutely BEAUTIFUL now!
Thanks Tim! & Thanks Angie!

First of all, I would like to say that Tim is not cheap.  In fact, he was the second most expensive estimate I received.  But with that said, he was worth every penny.  The old saying is "you get what you pay for" and that is definitely true with Tim.  He was expensive, but he also made my house look better than I think it has ever looked.  I have lived in this house since 1981 and have had numerous paint jobs during that time.  I can say without a doubt that this was the best money I have ever spent!
Most painters will pressure wash the house, maybe do some scraping, use so-so quality materials, spend a few days, maybe a week, on the job and then they are gone.  Not Tim.  He worked on my house for three weeks, at least five days a week, showed up at a decent time and stayed until late afternoon.  And he worked!  He spent days, weeks probably, on preparation.  He pressure washed, he replaced rotted wood, he scraped flaking paint, he caulked, he taped, he sprayed a bonding material on the house....so many steps of prep, I probably can't name it all.  And he uses extremely high quality paint and materials.  He shows you the products he uses and explains the benefits of using these.
Even more than the quality of work, I appreciated his expertise and his patience.  He will gladly give you advice and his opinion on your project but he let you make your own decision.  There were several suggestions he made that I am so glad I took.  For example, we have some painted brick on the front of our house between the two front windows.  It has always been painted the same color as our shutters.  He suggested painting them the house body color for a less dated look and it turned out fantastic!  Also, we have an addition on the back of our house that, for whatever reason, we have always painted a different color than the rest of the house.  He suggested painting it the same color so that it gave a more cohesive appearance and did not make it stand out as an addition.  Seems so logical but it never occurred to us!  Another suggestion he made was painting the chimney in the back of the house the trim color to make it stand out as an architectural detail....something I would not have considered, but it looks so good!  Finally, something as simple as the rain gutter downspouts....he suggested painting them the color of whatever they are up against so that they do not stand out.  For example, the ones against the back porch are painted bronze to match the screened in porch, the ones against the metalwork are painted to match that, and the ones attached to the body of the house are painted the body color.  He leaves every decisions up to you, but you would do well to listen to his suggestions and explanations.....the man knows what he is talking about!  Even my neighbor across the street came over to get Tim's advice on colors and such for his own house!
In reference to his patience, no matter how many questions I had or indecision, he never lost patience with me.  He made himself available to go with me to Home Depot to pick out knob sets for the doors.  He was available if I needed to call him to discuss different color options.  He was never annoyed when I would leave him post-its with little requests or suggestions.  And believe me when I say I have control issues but he was very understanding.....he gets that it's your house and you want everything done correctly.  And his concern for a job well done does not end when he leaves.  I called him two days after he completely the job to mention that he forgot to rehang my flag pole bracket on the house and he is coming back to take care of that for me.
Lastly, let me say this - you will never regret the money you spend to hire Tim but you may regret the less superior job you would get without him.

This is the second time I've used the services of Tim Pearson of Paragon Painting.  As in my first experience this went very smooth and Tim showed once again that he is a perfectionist.  He completed the work exactly has promised in a timely manner.  My home looks incredible and I am confident that the product and quality of his work will ensure that it looks beautiful for some years to come.  

Mr.. Pearson did an outstanding job!  While $750 is a lot of money, with Tim, you get what you pay for.  This house is a rental property that had perhaps never been pressure cleaned replete with algae, mold, and other discolorations on the siding, concrete, and trim.  Subsequent to his efforts, the place appeared to have been freshly painted and the driveway restored to its original white color.  Personable and professional, Tim Pearson is highly recommended.

Mr. Pearson is beyond professional.  He speaks respectfully and explains in detail what is required to get the job done well.  I asked for an estimate on a Monday hoping to have the service provided that week, so that I could put up Christmas lights.  Mr.  Pearson showed up that very Wednesday to complete the job.
The house looks incredible and he was able to completely remove the mold from driveway. 
I am very please with the service Mr. Pearson provided.

 Our deck repair was much more involved than anticipated.  I am so glad that we used Paragon Painting and Pressure Washing.  We initially thought the cost was rather high but after researching (even Lowe's), we found that other contractors charge about the same and most have lots of hidden costs (dumpster, clean-up, etc.).   Paragon gave us no surprises.  We were informed with every step and the estimate was exactly what we paid.

Tim Pearson is extremely knowledgeable, professional and talented.  He is an artist and takes much pride in his work.  He  answered all questions, helped us with ideas and is a pleasure to work with.  We didn't realize our old deck was ready to collapse and now we have a beautiful addition to our home!  That's a WOW!

This is a one man, talented, perfectionist, neat/clean professional. I recommend his service for any construction project.

We got several estimates from paint companies and decided to use Paragon. We liked Mr. Pearson immediately and recognized that he was a true professional. He was extremely detailed and we really liked the fact that he was serious about his work. He is a high quality painter and does the job right. He did everything that we agreed on without issues. Our house is brick so only the trim was painted. Mr Paragon made a through, in detail, inspection of all the work that needed to be done. He pointed out some rotten wood that needed attention and included that work separate in the estimate. We had some custom painting done on our metal awnings, the awnings have NEVER looked better. In fact the whole house has never looked better. We are so happy with the results.

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I want to first note that I could not change the Category of this review from "Pressure Washing" to what it should be "Exterior Painting" so I'm stating it here.
Tim was actually the highest bidder. His review of what my home needed and the detail to what he would do to fix it and make it last in beautiful shape for years to come was head and shoulders above the other bidders on the project.
Tim was there when he said he would be and did what he stated he would do.
He also had some excellent suggestions on some "Finishing Touches" that made the house stand out with out being gaudy.
I've had Positive comments from my neighbors not only on the final product but Tim's professionalism while working on the house when I was away.
As expected the clean up after every day on the job was excellent.
Tim responded to all my suggestions and comments in a professional and pleasant manner. I was pretty h****** him and teased him a lot but it never ruffled his flight feathers. We had an issue from the original Paint Manufacturer and Tim kept me informed of all the problems and solutions. In fact he is the most honest contractor I've ever dealt with.
There are no doubts that I picked the right contractor and will use him again in the future.
I have a few of the "Finishing Touches" mentioned above to install before adding photos to this review. It will be updated when all is complete.
Thanks again Tim for such a fantastic job. Maybe now you that the project is over you can spend some quality time with your daughter.
Added photos 5/14/14

Tim was very conscientious and did excellent work.  I would highly recommend his services.

Highly professional! Did an amazing job. My house looks BRAND NEW! Would not hesitate to use him again or refer to a friend. A++ Job!!

We had a great experience with Tim from Paragon Painting.  He is super professional and paid attention to detail throughout the process.  The house looks amazing and we will enjoy it for many years to come.
Looking for a painter is a daunting task.  We started with Angie's list which helped us narrow the field, but there were still lots of choices. While price was important, quality and knowledge were the driving factors for us.  We had three different painters give us estimates.  Tim was friendly and knowledgable giving us a clear picture of the entire process. His proposal was a good value and included high quality products and techniques. For example, he used multiple coats of elastomeric paint.  As we researched it further, this paint seemed to be the best approach for stucco and has a long lasting, durable finish.
The process started with pressure washing our home to prepare it for painting.  Then, he painted our soffits, next the accent color and finally the body coat.  Tim explained that doing things in this order would really help the colors "pop".  He was right!  The lines between the color transitions were crisp and gave the house extra dimension.  Tim also took the front door down, sanded it, and then painted.  Sanding the door was another one of those extra touches that added to the quality of the job. Throughout the process Tim was focused on doing a top-notch job and making us happy customers.  I would definitely recommend Tim to anyone. 
We've also discovered that Tim has other talents.  Since painting is dependent on weather, Tim has openings for other kinds of projects.  He has trimmed our Washingtonian Palms and removed a couple of trees.  Tim approached these projects with the same care that he approached our painting project.

If I could give Tim Pearson an A++, I would. He did an exceptional job and we are very pleased with the final product. Tim is very thoughtful and methodical in his work and makes sure that the job is done right. Although the job took longer than initially projected for various reasons it was a joy having Tim around the house, he is very pleasant and always has some good things to say or new ideas to consider on the job. He's very concerned that we are happy with the results and works to change things until it is done right. 
The job we hired Paragon for was to put new surface deck boards on existing decking. After the old boards were removed we found some water damage that needed to be repaired as I suspected. Tim designed solutions that I am confident will last a very long time. We have an existing spiral staircase on the old deck that needed to have the support structure rebuilt and Tim came up with a very creative way to accomplish it while working in a very tight situation. He implemented a few good ideas for managing water flow in the future to avoid having the kind of damage that we had to the deck structure. 
I consider the final product a work of art. Tim made sure the decks were finished out just right and added little touches that I would never of thought of. For instance, he noticed we had a pile of leftover slate from a tile project and suggested we utilize the slate tiles as the surface of the bottom step instead of plain concrete. It turned out great!  I discussed my failed attempts at lighting the old deck with Tim and we found some solutions that are really just top notch. The new stairs are much more than just a box, Tim came up with a crossed-board pattern idea for construction that left slats open along the front of the step, yet still they are very sturdy. The new low voltage lighting is installed inside the steps and the illumination at night is really elegant now. We carried the same step design throughout the rest of the decking to the front porch and it really makes the entryway to the house beautiful. I consider the work Time did a great added value to our home.
I would not hesitate a bit to recommend Paragon Painting and Pressure Washing for any kind of deck project. I plan to have him back again to do some more work as soon as we can work it out.

Everything went according to plan Tim Pearson the owner of Paragon Painting did Stellar work. In the beginning when I first talked to Tim Pearson he was very professional and always addressed me as Mr. & Mrs. Cox. He was authentic and trustworthy. Whenever he said he would call with an update he did just that. We had enormous amount of cracks on the outside of our house with our stucco finish. Mr. Pearson is very knowledgeable in his profession as a painter. I knew very little and he made me feel comfortable and relaxed he gave me a superb price for the work that was done. He patched up every crack and crevice, pressure washed and used the best quality paint money could buy at an affordable price. it was call elastomeric paint which was even better than advertised. The rain held us back a few days and Mr. Pearson keep my and my wife update through the entire process either through cell phone or e-mail. The finished product was amazing!!! Mr. Pearson did the work himself and went over and beyond what was asked. He gave us tips on how to care for our new paint job such as when is best to have pressured wash in the future. He pressured wash our driveway, sidewalk and front step. He changed out front lock after painting and he also recommended some plants to even bring out our magnificent fresh paint job. I highly recommend Paragon Painting with Mr. Pearson as your go to Painting Professional. he was exceptional it was a great experience and my wife and I will definitely use him again. Mr. Tim Pearson pays attention to all the details and he encourages your feedback all the way through the painting process. He even put down some mulch for us and he cut down a tree which was a little extra but it made our house even more appealing. Great Job again Mr. Pearson!!!! last but not least he observed us not going through are front door and asked what was going on. Are key wouldn't work any longer, so we bought the kwik set locks and he changed them for us and didn't charge us anything. I couldn't do it, but Tim saw the need and asked could I do it and he offered to do it and he did it with a smile. Tim Pearson is #1 in my book. Thanks again Paragon Painting!!!!  
Sincerely,
Arthur and Biyama Cox

Tim is the best contractor that I have ever had the pleasure of hiring.  We recently installed a doughboy swimming pool in our back yard and wanted to have a deck built around it to keep the dirt and grass out of the pool.  There were several special factors that needed to be considered in designing the deck.  We wanted to be able to walk out of our existing screened enclosure without having to step down onto this deck and we wanted it to come up just under the trim on the pool so it would have an in ground pool feeling. I also had electrical, irrigation and drainage obstacles to work around.  Tim took all of my requests and designed an exceptionally sturdy deck.
All construction exceeded the standard codes that are required for a free-floating deck. The piers he constructed are 4x6 pressure treated lumber inside of 12" forms filled with 12-24" of 5000lb concrete. (Other contractors that we considered were going to use 4x4's and put them on pavers with concrete poured in a hole dug with post hole diggers. Nowhere near the strength Tim designed.)  All beams were 16" on center. Tim recommended upgrading from standard 5/4" decking to 1 1/2" deck boards which outlast the thinner decking. He showed me samples side by side and the difference is great.  The cost difference was minimal compared to the upgrade in strength and durability. Especially good idea since our deck is so close to the ground.  He added many custom cuts to give it the special touch that really makes a difference.  We also added to the structural integrity buy adding 4 additional supports where our offset umbrella will go.  The base contains 300lbs of sand to keep it standing and he wanted to be 100% sure there would be no sagging or shifting.
All the time Tim was working on the deck, I was working on "under deck" projects.  I had to run electrical conduit and 4" drainage pipe to connect two gutter down spouts and divert the water away from the deck out to the woods.  He was always willing to offer ideas when I was scratching my head trying to figure the best options for MY PROJECTS.  He also was very flexible in that he would work on portions of the deck that would not interfere with what I was trying to do. He did a exceptional job of custom cutting around my plumbing of the deck drains. Really has a professional look to it.
We also asked for a couple steps leading from the deck down to the back yard.  We were originally thinking it would be a wooden set of stairs.  He ended up making the steps out of concrete that forms to the contour of the pool which really gives it a nice look.
A couple other notes.  Several other companies that we called never showed up or it took them days to come out and look over the job. Then it took several more days for them to call us back with any type of quote, if they called back at all.  Not the case with Tim.  I called around 4PM for a price quote and he was there the next morning at 0930 as agreed. We discussed all of my design requirements and then he took measurements and some photos.  He said that he would have a design worked up and a quote for me by the next day at the latest.  That same evening there was a written quote in my inbox.  He was the ONLY prospective contractor that was punctual and got a written quote to me when promised. 
When he was working, my daughter was chomping at the bit waiting for it to get finished so she could get back to swimming. He was very courteous with her on the occasions when she would come out into the screened enclosure and ask him questions.  He never seemed put out that a six year old would be taking up any of his time.  He was always there when he said he would be and worked in the extreme heat of a Florida summer. 
I would love to include some photos of the finished job, but I don't see any way to add them to this review. As stated before, Tim is the best contractor that I have ever had the pleasure of hiring and I would hire him again or recommend his services to anyone without hesitation. 

Tim Pearson was excellent to work with.  He is the owner of the business and personally does the work.  He always arrived promptly and the quality of the work was excellent.  He had to remove the old deck, install new underpinning, new deck boards and construct a hand rail that matched the rail on another larger deck.  All the work was done with quality foremost in mind.  I am very satisfied with the results and would use his company again.