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Supreme Painters Inc

4.98(
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Supreme Painters Inc

4.98(
108
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Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
2007 years of experience

Supreme Painters & Remodelers Inc. is your trusted partner for all your painting and remodeling needs. With decades of experience, we specialize in delivering exceptional craftsmanship and unmatched customer service to homeowners and businesses alike. Whether you're looking to revitalize your interiors, protect your exteriors, or transform your property with a complete renovation, we have the expertise to bring your vision to life. Our services include interior and exterior painting, drywall repair, cabinet refinishing, power washing, deck staining, and more. We also excel in remodeling projects such as kitchen and bathroom upgrades, flooring installation, and custom carpentry. Our skilled team uses top-quality materials and advanced techniques to ensure lasting results that exceed your expectations. At Supreme Painters & Remodelers Inc., we take pride in our attention to detail, professionalism, and commitment to delivering projects on time and within budget. From the initial consultation to the final walkthrough, we work closely with our clients to ensure their satisfaction every step of the way. Based in Boston, we serve residential and commercial clients throughout the region. Our mission is simple: to enhance the beauty, functionality, and value of your property while making the process stress-free and enjoyable. Discover the Supreme difference today—call us for a free estimate and let us turn your ideas into reality. Your project deserves the best, and that’s exactly what we deliver. Supreme Painters & Remodelers Inc.—where quality meets excellence.

"Lindo is fantastic to work with and his team is excellent. We have had Supreme work on two different projects in our house. The first was ceiling patch work and crown molding installation. This was done very efficiently. His team was always on time, great at communication. The second job was bigger and involved a complete renovation of our master bathroom. The work that was done was high quality and the team was great to work with. I highly recommend Supreme, and am already in discussions for our next project together."

Matthew F on February 2024

Supreme Painters & Remodelers Inc. is your trusted partner for all your painting and remodeling needs. With decades of experience, we specialize in delivering exceptional craftsmanship and unmatched customer service to homeowners and businesses alike. Whether you're looking to revitalize your interiors, protect your exteriors, or transform your property with a complete renovation, we have the expertise to bring your vision to life. Our services include interior and exterior painting, drywall repair, cabinet refinishing, power washing, deck staining, and more. We also excel in remodeling projects such as kitchen and bathroom upgrades, flooring installation, and custom carpentry. Our skilled team uses top-quality materials and advanced techniques to ensure lasting results that exceed your expectations. At Supreme Painters & Remodelers Inc., we take pride in our attention to detail, professionalism, and commitment to delivering projects on time and within budget. From the initial consultation to the final walkthrough, we work closely with our clients to ensure their satisfaction every step of the way. Based in Boston, we serve residential and commercial clients throughout the region. Our mission is simple: to enhance the beauty, functionality, and value of your property while making the process stress-free and enjoyable. Discover the Supreme difference today—call us for a free estimate and let us turn your ideas into reality. Your project deserves the best, and that’s exactly what we deliver. Supreme Painters & Remodelers Inc.—where quality meets excellence.

"Lindo is fantastic to work with and his team is excellent. We have had Supreme work on two different projects in our house. The first was ceiling patch work and crown molding installation. This was done very efficiently. His team was always on time, great at communication. The second job was bigger and involved a complete renovation of our master bathroom. The work that was done was high quality and the team was great to work with. I highly recommend Supreme, and am already in discussions for our next project together."

Matthew F on February 2024


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Olde England Painting

5.00(
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Olde England Painting

5.00(
53
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
1992 years of experience

For over 20 years Olde England Painting has worked on the interior and exterior of some of the finest homes in Boston and surrounding areas. We are a small company with with a highly professional work crew who strive every day to do neat and tidy meticulous prep work and fine finish painting. We are Licensed, Insured and Lead safe Certified to work on older homes as well as new construction.. Email us at: [email protected] Call us at 617 822 9270 Website: oldeenglandpainting.com

"Paul and his team were extremely professional, meticulous, easy to work with, and kind. They arrived early each day, put in long hours, and paid attention to details that even I had not noticed! They went above and beyond to make our house look like a brand new home— from carefully caulking cracks, painting window shutters and the garage and front door columns too. Paul checked in with questions along the way that showed how conscientious he is— from painting an exterior AC unit (an eyesore previously) to the exterior foundational wall color selection and even removing gunk around a basement window— he took his time and the work was thorough and beautiful. We requested that he strip paint from one of the columns holding up our deck to match the other columns and the result is amazing— looks exactly like the others. On top of all this, the team got the job done in great time! Not at all rushed but impressively efficient. I can't recommend Olde English Painting enough. All our neighbors keep saying our house looks so beautiful!"

Emily C on May 2025

For over 20 years Olde England Painting has worked on the interior and exterior of some of the finest homes in Boston and surrounding areas. We are a small company with with a highly professional work crew who strive every day to do neat and tidy meticulous prep work and fine finish painting. We are Licensed, Insured and Lead safe Certified to work on older homes as well as new construction.. Email us at: [email protected] Call us at 617 822 9270 Website: oldeenglandpainting.com

"Paul and his team were extremely professional, meticulous, easy to work with, and kind. They arrived early each day, put in long hours, and paid attention to details that even I had not noticed! They went above and beyond to make our house look like a brand new home— from carefully caulking cracks, painting window shutters and the garage and front door columns too. Paul checked in with questions along the way that showed how conscientious he is— from painting an exterior AC unit (an eyesore previously) to the exterior foundational wall color selection and even removing gunk around a basement window— he took his time and the work was thorough and beautiful. We requested that he strip paint from one of the columns holding up our deck to match the other columns and the result is amazing— looks exactly like the others. On top of all this, the team got the job done in great time! Not at all rushed but impressively efficient. I can't recommend Olde English Painting enough. All our neighbors keep saying our house looks so beautiful!"

Emily C on May 2025


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Eagles High Painting Inc.

5.00(
42
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Approved Pro

Eagles High Painting Inc.

5.00(
42
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
2005 years of experience

Eagles High Painting Inc. is professional residential painting company. We specialize in providing high quality professional interior and exterior residential painting solutions. Eagles High Painting Inc is fully staffed with skilled craftsmen trained to execute projects of all sizes including cabinetry refinishing. Thorough preparation, detail orientation, excellent customer service and professional grade results are all items you can expect in our next project with you. Don't settle for less! Call or message us today to schedule your free estimate.

"We are so happy with our kitchen cabinets that look like they are new. We couldn't believe that our old cabinets can look so beautiful and transform the look of the kitchen. Samuel and his crew also did an excellent exterior painting job of our entire house. He communicated very well with us to understand exactly what we wanted and executed the plan with great attention to detail. His crew prepped carefully and carried out the work professionally and on time at a very reasonable cost. We would strongly recommend Eagle High Painting."

Rose T on October 2021

Eagles High Painting Inc. is professional residential painting company. We specialize in providing high quality professional interior and exterior residential painting solutions. Eagles High Painting Inc is fully staffed with skilled craftsmen trained to execute projects of all sizes including cabinetry refinishing. Thorough preparation, detail orientation, excellent customer service and professional grade results are all items you can expect in our next project with you. Don't settle for less! Call or message us today to schedule your free estimate.

"We are so happy with our kitchen cabinets that look like they are new. We couldn't believe that our old cabinets can look so beautiful and transform the look of the kitchen. Samuel and his crew also did an excellent exterior painting job of our entire house. He communicated very well with us to understand exactly what we wanted and executed the plan with great attention to detail. His crew prepped carefully and carried out the work professionally and on time at a very reasonable cost. We would strongly recommend Eagle High Painting."

Rose T on October 2021


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High Definition Painting Inc

5.00(
80
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Approved Pro

High Definition Painting Inc

5.00(
80
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
2010 years of experience

We are a commercial painting business that provides the best quality painting to keep your business looking fresh. As a business painting company, we can help you give your business the look you have always desired. We are experts in local commercial & house painting, providing both interior & exterior painting at competitive pricing.

"This is the second time that I’ve used High Definition painting - Fernando and his team did an incredible job painting the third floor of my home and outside shutters. The finished product looks incredible and the team is wonderful. Highly recommend."

Kristi C on October 2025

We are a commercial painting business that provides the best quality painting to keep your business looking fresh. As a business painting company, we can help you give your business the look you have always desired. We are experts in local commercial & house painting, providing both interior & exterior painting at competitive pricing.

"This is the second time that I’ve used High Definition painting - Fernando and his team did an incredible job painting the third floor of my home and outside shutters. The finished product looks incredible and the team is wonderful. Highly recommend."

Kristi C on October 2025


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Target Painting & Contracting Inc

4.93(
84
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Target Painting & Contracting Inc

4.93(
84
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Approved Pro
Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 96% of Angi customers
Recommended by 96% of HomeAdvisor customers
2009 years of experience

With over 200 years of combined experience, we have the skills to deliver a quality home renovation for your needs. We do expert work and use only premium products from manufacturers such as Sherwin Williams, Benjamin Moore, California, and Cabot. Don't let just anyone perform your renovations. Our team of professionals is fully insured for your protection. Certificates of insurance are provided to clients and potential clients, upon request.

"Go with Target. I've used several painters, and I have never had the excellent level of quoting and detailed Statement of Work, customer service responsiveness, crew professionalism, quality of prep work and painting, and ability to deliver on my timeline. I am not easily impressed, but Andy, Gabriella, and team knocked it over the Green Monster!"

Rob H on June 2023

With over 200 years of combined experience, we have the skills to deliver a quality home renovation for your needs. We do expert work and use only premium products from manufacturers such as Sherwin Williams, Benjamin Moore, California, and Cabot. Don't let just anyone perform your renovations. Our team of professionals is fully insured for your protection. Certificates of insurance are provided to clients and potential clients, upon request.

"Go with Target. I've used several painters, and I have never had the excellent level of quoting and detailed Statement of Work, customer service responsiveness, crew professionalism, quality of prep work and painting, and ability to deliver on my timeline. I am not easily impressed, but Andy, Gabriella, and team knocked it over the Green Monster!"

Rob H on June 2023


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Star Painting Service Group, Inc.

5.00(
25
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Approved Pro

Star Painting Service Group, Inc.

5.00(
25
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
2002 years of experience

We are committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business

"The painters worked during hot and humid weather. They never stopped. The house was finished in eight days and looks beautiful. Weâ  ve had several compliments from neighbors."

Carol S on July 2024

We are committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business

"The painters worked during hot and humid weather. They never stopped. The house was finished in eight days and looks beautiful. Weâ  ve had several compliments from neighbors."

Carol S on July 2024


Sunshine Construction LLC

5.00(
6
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Sunshine Construction LLC

5.00(
6
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Approved Pro
2025 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We are committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"We're happy to recommend Sunshine Construction. Maryam replied promptly and started the work exactly when specified. The crew was hard working, pleasant to speak with, and did a great job of scraping, cleaning, and painting. They worked efficiently and neatly and left the house looking terrific. Would definitely recommend."

Sean G on September 2025

We are committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"We're happy to recommend Sunshine Construction. Maryam replied promptly and started the work exactly when specified. The crew was hard working, pleasant to speak with, and did a great job of scraping, cleaning, and painting. They worked efficiently and neatly and left the house looking terrific. Would definitely recommend."

Sean G on September 2025


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North Shore Painting

4.91(
56
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North Shore Painting

4.91(
56
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Approved Pro
Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 96% of Angi customers
Recommended by 96% of HomeAdvisor customers
1990 years of experience

When you need the best painting the area has to offer, turn to us and our 25+ years of experience, as well as our high retention rate with many satisfied customers. Whether you want to build your dream home or you need home improvements, we've got you covered!

"My crew from NSP was amazing. Professional, courteous, kind and on point to get the task done. Large 2 story colonial with addition and ovs garage. I believe it took total of 5 days because of early weather in October 22. No paint chips on ground, very conscious of my shrubs and gardens, you would not even know they were painting. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND this outstanding company and would not hesitate to have them paint my home again. The price was very fair, the warranty good but most of all they always stayed in touch to let me know what was going to happen etc. My team, Frank, Benjamin and Valerio were amazing. Peter the owner and coordinator did a great job. Thank you again. My neighbors stopped to tell me how great my home looks and asked for the name of the painters for them in springtime. Thats says much about Northshore Painting. Great job, great professionalism, great job. VCM Billerica Ma"

Virginia c M on December 2022

When you need the best painting the area has to offer, turn to us and our 25+ years of experience, as well as our high retention rate with many satisfied customers. Whether you want to build your dream home or you need home improvements, we've got you covered!

"My crew from NSP was amazing. Professional, courteous, kind and on point to get the task done. Large 2 story colonial with addition and ovs garage. I believe it took total of 5 days because of early weather in October 22. No paint chips on ground, very conscious of my shrubs and gardens, you would not even know they were painting. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND this outstanding company and would not hesitate to have them paint my home again. The price was very fair, the warranty good but most of all they always stayed in touch to let me know what was going to happen etc. My team, Frank, Benjamin and Valerio were amazing. Peter the owner and coordinator did a great job. Thank you again. My neighbors stopped to tell me how great my home looks and asked for the name of the painters for them in springtime. Thats says much about Northshore Painting. Great job, great professionalism, great job. VCM Billerica Ma"

Virginia c M on December 2022


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Erivan Da Silva Painting

5.00(
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Erivan Da Silva Painting

5.00(
61
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Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
1997 years of experience

With over 20 years of experience, Erivan Da Silva is your trusted partner for all your painting projects. I have built my reputation and business by providing high quality work at reasonable prices. We are Angi Super Service Award Winners since 2018 and pride ourselves in excellence! Call today and see what a difference my attention to detail makes.

"Erivan and his team were incredible. They were thorough, detailed oriented and left our house looking brand new. We feel very lucky we found home him, and hope to continue to work with him in future house projects. Thank you Erivan!"

Alessandra C on October 2025

With over 20 years of experience, Erivan Da Silva is your trusted partner for all your painting projects. I have built my reputation and business by providing high quality work at reasonable prices. We are Angi Super Service Award Winners since 2018 and pride ourselves in excellence! Call today and see what a difference my attention to detail makes.

"Erivan and his team were incredible. They were thorough, detailed oriented and left our house looking brand new. We feel very lucky we found home him, and hope to continue to work with him in future house projects. Thank you Erivan!"

Alessandra C on October 2025


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Sila Heating, Cooling, Plumbing and Electrical

4.54(
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Sila Heating, Cooling, Plumbing and Electrical

4.54(
5,210
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
1989 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Live Your Most Comfortable Life with a Company You Trust. We offer Same Day Service and Next Day Installation! Sila has been the center of delighting homeowners since 1989, with our team of engineers, certified technicians, and system designers that are proud to deliver the highest level of expertise in the HVAC industry. Whether it’s a repair, replacement, installation, or service, we have an unwavering commitment to keeping you and your family comfortable and safe — season after season. We guarantee satisfaction and are proud to have earned over 7,000 “A” ratings on Angie’s List and its prestigious Super Service Award!

"Topic is a home water supply Shallow Well which operates with a shallow well jet pump + pressure tank installed in the basement. I had been collecting parts over the summer, as I knew the original to house jet pump would go out soon some day and with covid parts are hard to get quick, so started collecting ahead of time. Glad I did as the pump started leaking, from the housing. Replacement needed. Not an emergency but time to get it replaced. Was a ticking clock as it also looked like the pump was twisting putting stress on piping as original owner did not mount it and other fittings had large amounts of corrosion on them. I supplied these parts for the job: new 1hp jet pump, 44 Gal. pressure tank with T package, water filter housing, brass fittings, brass check valve, brass ball valves, 1" copper pipe and some copper fitting, and 2x10 pressure treated board to mount the pump/board to the floor with concrete anchors. Called up Sila on 10/14, master plumber Dave was available on 10/16 to come quote the job of installing what I supplied and misc. parts still needed. Talked with me and received my requests for specific design wants and he supplied his opinions & additional ideas and other options like wall mounting of water filter, sensor shutoff option and different water filter all together and we worked out the plan, did not do the different filter or sensor though. Talked about brass pipe and fittings at the pump up to the pressure tank and we agreed what I had purchased was good and would last a lifetime, vs copper all the way which would still last a long time. Quoted $2800 with water filter bypassing and $2600 without the water filter bypassing. Job was scheduled for 10/22. Quote was high level line item as listed here. Came a bit late on 10/14, due to an emergency call, no big deal Dave called to let me know. Was on time for installation on 10/22, 7:30am. Two workers on Job (Dave + 1, sorry I’m horrible with names +1 was an electrician and was helping Dave) Job took ~ 8 hours to finish. What was not able to be completed: Was not able to replace old original check valve. Well started to suck air when old was started to be removed, confirming there is no foot valve on the line or a broken one, so old check valve was kept. Concern was not being able to recover from air going down the well pipe causing priming issues. At this point the job would require a well expert and was not able to be replaced by Sila. What part of job was mis-understood: Mounting of jet pump to board/floor. Ended up missing the concrete anchors to start and installing after the fact with a different method. Made it more difficult to mount the pump and did scratch the rust proof paint. But it got done. Nice and sturdy. What was complicated on the job: Something that should have not been an issue at all went wrong. I had purchased 1” brass unions. There were two unions installed. One was found to be causing leaks during the initial job installation. This caused extra rework during the initial job. After job completion and area dried with a fan, it was found that both unions were leaking. The original one that had issues in the initial job and the 2nd one. One is pre pump and one is post pump. Called Sila office on 10/23 and told them what was happening, Dave’s earliest availability to come back was was 10/26. He was on time on 10/26. Dave stated that 1 union was giving trouble and replaced it with one spare that I had also purchased. When looking at the 2nd union again he was not able to get it to seal and he made the call and changed the design to direct copper connection and no union, I did not object as at this point just wanted the job done. No More leaks on that location, but also no ability to easily break the connection for future maintenance. When left no leaks. However, after using water for a while the 1st union started leaking again. Texted Dave direct with a picture and said he could return on 10/28 and I requested him to bring a union from his supply. Arrived when he could with ~ 1hr notice and replaced the union with one of his. When looking closer at the issue unions that I had purchased it was found they were cracking. Summary: I’m a novice in pluming, reason for calling Sila. I wish Dave would have noticed the poor part / crack issue and replaced unions from his stock on day 1. I was trying to save time by collecting parts over time and ended up causing issues. Dave knew he was working with brass and seems like he did not have backup stock on site incase of issues. Wish he did as I’d have two unions… and he would not have had to come back twice to repair the leaks. The call was made to not use the brass ball valves I purchased so it was clear that my parts were recommended to use but not absolute. Overall Dave and team did a great job, it’s clean, organized, valves and drain spickets installed nice and logically, filter is at good height, job completed like I asked and planned with Dave, except for the above jet pump mounting, union issue and check valve replacement discussion above here. Dave and team was professional and focused to get the job done. Thanks Dave for your hard work. Reason for Rating: I am giving this job an A rating based on the end result, Sila stood by the workmanship and resolved the issues that arose. That is a sign of a great company. If I would not have supplied the couplers that issue would not have happened ultimately and the check valve & well priming issue was just out of reach and would have required a well specialist to complete. The pump mounting was probably just lost in the large amount of details we had discussed, again it is mounted sturdy."

steven m on November 2020

Live Your Most Comfortable Life with a Company You Trust. We offer Same Day Service and Next Day Installation! Sila has been the center of delighting homeowners since 1989, with our team of engineers, certified technicians, and system designers that are proud to deliver the highest level of expertise in the HVAC industry. Whether it’s a repair, replacement, installation, or service, we have an unwavering commitment to keeping you and your family comfortable and safe — season after season. We guarantee satisfaction and are proud to have earned over 7,000 “A” ratings on Angie’s List and its prestigious Super Service Award!

"Topic is a home water supply Shallow Well which operates with a shallow well jet pump + pressure tank installed in the basement. I had been collecting parts over the summer, as I knew the original to house jet pump would go out soon some day and with covid parts are hard to get quick, so started collecting ahead of time. Glad I did as the pump started leaking, from the housing. Replacement needed. Not an emergency but time to get it replaced. Was a ticking clock as it also looked like the pump was twisting putting stress on piping as original owner did not mount it and other fittings had large amounts of corrosion on them. I supplied these parts for the job: new 1hp jet pump, 44 Gal. pressure tank with T package, water filter housing, brass fittings, brass check valve, brass ball valves, 1" copper pipe and some copper fitting, and 2x10 pressure treated board to mount the pump/board to the floor with concrete anchors. Called up Sila on 10/14, master plumber Dave was available on 10/16 to come quote the job of installing what I supplied and misc. parts still needed. Talked with me and received my requests for specific design wants and he supplied his opinions & additional ideas and other options like wall mounting of water filter, sensor shutoff option and different water filter all together and we worked out the plan, did not do the different filter or sensor though. Talked about brass pipe and fittings at the pump up to the pressure tank and we agreed what I had purchased was good and would last a lifetime, vs copper all the way which would still last a long time. Quoted $2800 with water filter bypassing and $2600 without the water filter bypassing. Job was scheduled for 10/22. Quote was high level line item as listed here. Came a bit late on 10/14, due to an emergency call, no big deal Dave called to let me know. Was on time for installation on 10/22, 7:30am. Two workers on Job (Dave + 1, sorry I’m horrible with names +1 was an electrician and was helping Dave) Job took ~ 8 hours to finish. What was not able to be completed: Was not able to replace old original check valve. Well started to suck air when old was started to be removed, confirming there is no foot valve on the line or a broken one, so old check valve was kept. Concern was not being able to recover from air going down the well pipe causing priming issues. At this point the job would require a well expert and was not able to be replaced by Sila. What part of job was mis-understood: Mounting of jet pump to board/floor. Ended up missing the concrete anchors to start and installing after the fact with a different method. Made it more difficult to mount the pump and did scratch the rust proof paint. But it got done. Nice and sturdy. What was complicated on the job: Something that should have not been an issue at all went wrong. I had purchased 1” brass unions. There were two unions installed. One was found to be causing leaks during the initial job installation. This caused extra rework during the initial job. After job completion and area dried with a fan, it was found that both unions were leaking. The original one that had issues in the initial job and the 2nd one. One is pre pump and one is post pump. Called Sila office on 10/23 and told them what was happening, Dave’s earliest availability to come back was was 10/26. He was on time on 10/26. Dave stated that 1 union was giving trouble and replaced it with one spare that I had also purchased. When looking at the 2nd union again he was not able to get it to seal and he made the call and changed the design to direct copper connection and no union, I did not object as at this point just wanted the job done. No More leaks on that location, but also no ability to easily break the connection for future maintenance. When left no leaks. However, after using water for a while the 1st union started leaking again. Texted Dave direct with a picture and said he could return on 10/28 and I requested him to bring a union from his supply. Arrived when he could with ~ 1hr notice and replaced the union with one of his. When looking closer at the issue unions that I had purchased it was found they were cracking. Summary: I’m a novice in pluming, reason for calling Sila. I wish Dave would have noticed the poor part / crack issue and replaced unions from his stock on day 1. I was trying to save time by collecting parts over time and ended up causing issues. Dave knew he was working with brass and seems like he did not have backup stock on site incase of issues. Wish he did as I’d have two unions… and he would not have had to come back twice to repair the leaks. The call was made to not use the brass ball valves I purchased so it was clear that my parts were recommended to use but not absolute. Overall Dave and team did a great job, it’s clean, organized, valves and drain spickets installed nice and logically, filter is at good height, job completed like I asked and planned with Dave, except for the above jet pump mounting, union issue and check valve replacement discussion above here. Dave and team was professional and focused to get the job done. Thanks Dave for your hard work. Reason for Rating: I am giving this job an A rating based on the end result, Sila stood by the workmanship and resolved the issues that arose. That is a sign of a great company. If I would not have supplied the couplers that issue would not have happened ultimately and the check valve & well priming issue was just out of reach and would have required a well specialist to complete. The pump mounting was probably just lost in the large amount of details we had discussed, again it is mounted sturdy."

steven m on November 2020

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Deck Staining questions, answered by experts

If your biggest concern is making sure your deck doesn’t show dirt, opt for a darker neutral color that blends in well with your surrounding landscape. A rich brown or dark grey are both good options that work with a variety of house colors. A high-quality acrylic paint is easy to clean and maintain, so it might be worth spending the money on.

When staining a deck, don’t skip surface prep, avoid staining damp or dirty boards, and don’t apply stain in extreme heat, cold, or wet conditions. Never overload the wood with a stain, as too much can cause tackiness or peeling. Also, don’t forget to test a small area first to ensure the color and finish look right.

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Choosing the right product involves understanding deck material, desired finish, and local weather conditions. Opt for high-quality, weatherproof formulations ensuring long-term durability and appearance retention.

Applying a sealer after staining is often recommended, especially for outdoor wood surfaces like decks or fences. It helps protect the wood from moisture, UV rays, and other elements, extending the life of the stain and preserving the wood's appearance. It also enhances the stain's durability and resistance to wear and tear. 

However, in some indoor applications, a sealer may not be necessary, depending on the type of stain used and the level of protection required. Always check the specific product recommendations and consider the wood's exposure and usage when deciding whether to apply a sealer after staining.

The Allston, MA homeowners’ guide to deck staining services

From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.