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Swanwater Painting

Drywall - Install - For Business, Plaster - Install - For Business, Metal Roofing - Paint- For Business,

About us

Owner-operated. Cost is determined by the job. No travel charges. No service fee. May contact through e-mail. Free estimates. EPA renovation, repair and painting certified (now required by state law for painting contractors).

Business highlights

17 years of experience

Services we offer

Residential & commercial interior, custom faux finishing, drywall/plastering repairs, exterior painting, murals and fine art, pressure washing, staining, wallpaper removal & drywall

Amenities

Free Estimates

Yes

Accepted Payment Methods

  • CreditCard
Reviews
4.860 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
92%
4
3%
3
2%
2
0%
1
3%
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Julie B.
May 2022
1.0
He destroyed my mother's doors. He received oak doors both six panel and bifold. The clear coat have on all doors have numerous long thick runs. The clear coat also has large scattered debris scattered all over. When confronted with his complete incompetence he blamed everything but himself. He delayed the project two moths while we waited for him to complete this job. If you decide to employ him good luck. You will need it.

Susan N.
Dec 2020
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
interior painting

Jennifer F.
May 2019
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$680
JJ was professional, punctual, talented, well informed and he goes the extra mile. He totally took the stress off our shoulders with hurrying to paint rooms in a time crunch before we moved in. He rearranged his schedule (more than once) and even showed us how to do a lot of fix ups around the house. I’m hoping to book him later this week to do more!

Walter K.
Dec 2018
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,990
We are very pleased with the project! JJ did an excellent job on the textured ceiling in the living room/hallway. The paint job was very good! His quote was also quite reasonable (living room is 18' x 20'). He finished a day early and did not leave a mess. I plan to hire him again to paint the kitchen in the spring.

Ryan M.
Jul 2018
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$4,000
JJ from Swanwater Painting is an outstanding contractor. He has excellent customer service. He worked with my wife and I throughout the estimate process to really iron out details and develop a written bid that he would honor after the projects's completion. So, he is willing to work with you to get what you want and need with professional insight, and he's willing to go the extra mile to make sure everything's clear up front. Additionally, JJ is a true craftsman. He shows an aptitude for attention to detail along with the ability to think creatively to solve problems and exceed his customers' expectations. My wife and I were interested in painting our home so it would be more marketable to potential home buyers. While other contractors offered to paint the home the same color to reduce pricing, JJ gave us that option, but he also encouraged us to use different colors for the same price on his bid (which was lower than other contractors in the first place). Because he has multiple years experience in the industry, his ideas would have increased the overall attractiveness and appeal of our home. Although he hasn't performed the service he was contracted for because of scheduling issues, I trust that he would exceed our expectation based on his demonstrated expertise, other reviews on this site, and the quality of work he did to prepare the estimate. If we do complete the project with him in the future, I would not hesitate to work with JJ.

Jerry Q.
Jul 2018
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,400
VERY good job. JJ was very professional and everything was done to our satisfaction. The next stain or paint project we do, he will be the contractor we call.

Bryan T.
Dec 2017
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Everything was Great!

Edward G.
Jul 2017
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$160
Beautifully!

Ronald H.
Jul 2017
3.0
$400
Payment in full was required upon job completion. Drywall was repaired. They we're supposed to come back and paint the drywall but never did. To their defense the weather turned against them but then they had the audacity to ask for full payment when the work wasn't completed. Partial payment was sent. They never came back to finish the job. The repaired drywall is still not painted.

Julie G.
Mar 2017
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
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Paul A.
Feb 2017
1.0
$10,000
I did not use Swanwater Painting

PAULA O.
Jan 2017
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Excellent, and they were about 1/2 the cost of another quote.

Jeremy P.
Nov 2016
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$7,500
The job was bigger than any of us realized. The oak trim was old, so it absorbed the primer and paint and needed several more coats than we planned. JJ stuck it out though, and stayed, painting some areas 5 or 6 times, and went over every inch of the house and fixed anything he didn't think was perfect. The job took a lot longer than he thought but he stayed with it and finished it to perfection. Everyone on his crew was polite and professional and friendly. I felt very comfortable with them in my home. I sincerely appreciate JJ's integrity and worth ethic. He stayed and finished the job when most would've walked away. He totally transformed my house. We will have them back.

Nancy R.
Sep 2016
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
unknown

Beth H.
Sep 2016
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$8,000
JJ and his crew are warm, professional & very easy to work with. We Love what they were able to do- transform a tired, slightly worn looking house into a fresh, updated home we are excited to spend time in. I Highly recommend SwanWater Painting.

Donna C.
Sep 2016
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
It went very well. JJ gave a fair estimate and the gentlemen doing the painting were very professional. The job required wallpaper removal and the walls looked excellent after that process. I would highly recommend Swanwater Painting.

Lynn M.
Apr 2016
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$800
What a pleasant experience. Very professional. He protected our furniture and rugs very well. The job took 2 days. Always promptly on time, very pleasant. Cleaned up both days so the house didn't look like a construction site. Can't say enough.


Rebecca H.
Feb 2016
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,500
unknown

Lynn M.
Feb 2016
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,000

Our request for a quote came the next day. He was very professional and listened to our needs. On the first day of painting, all the furniture and rugs were carefully covered. He had all the ladders and scaffolding that was needed for the job. The 2 men arrived on time as they told us they would. Our house was nicely cleaned up after the job was done. They even added a few small painting spots to the job without a charge. The painting looks fantastic What a great company, and we can't say enough!



Nancy R.
Jan 2016
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
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Jessie B.
Jan 2016
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,400
unknown

Jeannie Y.
Jan 2016
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
unknown

Pat M.
Sep 2015
1.0
He never submitted a bid, and I never heard from him again.


John G.
Jun 2015
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$700
unknown

Douglas T.
May 2015
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
unknown
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FAQ

Swanwater Painting is currently rated 4.8 overall out of 5.
Swanwater Painting accepts the following forms of payment: CreditCard
Yes, Swanwater Painting offers free project estimates.
No, Swanwater Painting does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Swanwater Painting does not offer a senior discount.
No, Swanwater Painting does not offer emergency services.
No, Swanwater Painting does not offer warranties.

Contact Information

4619 Olde Lyme Dr, Rockford, IL 61114

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