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Olde England Painting
5.0(
56
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Serving Cambridge, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1992

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Paul and his team were absolutely fantastic! They were so courteous and respectful and meticulous in their prep and carpentry work- and we had A LOT of things that needed fixing like rotted windowsills, broken deck stairs, incomplete trim moulding, broken shingles and a crooked garage cupola. They fixed it all! Now my 115 year old house looks so beautiful and I can’t thank Paul and his team enough. They were also so tidy and cleaned up their work areas every afternoon before they left. If you’re considering Olde England Painting just hire them. You will not be disappointed. Last but not least, they were also the most reasonable quote I got and I met with 5 other painters. I would hire them again in a heartbeat!"
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+4

Response time5 days
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Pontes Painting, Inc.
4.9(
100
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Serving Cambridge, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I would highly recommend Pontes Painting. Rafael provided excellent customer service and his team did a great job prepping and staining my older deck. They were professional and diligent in getting the job done. I was very happy with the results."
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Peabody
Peabody
Peabody
Peabody

+10

Response time10 hrs
Response rate100%
23 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Premier Painting
4.7(
55
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Serving Cambridge, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2004

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"We researched for exterior painters on Angi’s List; Home Advisor and also looked through google reviews as well. There are a lot of painters out there, but we did narrow it down to five and obtained estimates from all. We selected Pete of Premier Painting and so happy we did. From the beginning he was timely with his follow up to our calls/emails; he provided an initial estimate based on information and photos and then met with us to do a more detailed estimate (which didn’t change, except for additional items that we decided to include). His estimate was competitive and we just had a “good feeling” that he would be the right fit for us and based on reviews, a good painter. Although we were initially going to be scheduled for Spring of 2022, at the last minute Pete had an opening in the schedule for the end of this season and began in September. His work is great; he sprayed and brushed our home and when he sprayed he back brushed for complete coverage; he is neat; cleans up each day; is organized in his approach on how and what he painted so as the front was done first both trim and body so from the road it looked complete. During the course of his being here, we ended up making some changes in terms of stain treatment for our deck, which resulted in more sanding; adding an item or two and he has always been professional and agreeable. In addition to painting the entire exterior - our deck balusters were all stained brown and he is painting them all white - pretty labor intensive but the finished product is just what we hoped for. For various reasons he ended up painting our home by himself and he is here every day - 6 days a week, weather permitting; is communicative if he won’t be here for weather related reasons - and he even returned our dog when he was leaving and found her down the road. A pleasure to work with; we highly recommend.--"
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Recent interior painting
Recent interior painting
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+6

Response time1 day
Response rate88%
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Melvin Power Wash
4.3(
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Serving Cambridge, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2011

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Great work power washing, staining, and leveling our large deck. Melvin came out to give us a decent estimate. Workers worked for 2 days straight on the project and were pleasant and professional. Customer service kept up to date on the project and was also very pleasant and professional. I now have a beautiful deck. Would hire again without a doubt!"
Deck Maintenance Project
Deck Maintenance Project
Remodeling - General Project
Deck Maintenance Project
Remodeling - General Project

+76

Response time1 day
Response rate90%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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North Shore Painting
4.8(
59
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Serving Cambridge, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1990

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Had these guys repair and paint my back deck and railings , great work for a fair price. Definitely would highly recommend them."
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Exterior
Stairs
Dining Room

+5

Response time2 days
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Target Painting & Contracting Inc
4.9(
97
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Serving Cambridge, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2009

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Perfect. This was not a typical job. Normally painters paint flat surfaces. This job was to paint (stain) 62 6-sided boards installed as a pergola. I tried to do it myself but only did 4 boards before I gave up and called Target Painting. (Another company refused the job.) Gene was great, as well as all the crew. At one point, one of the painters went up on the roof to monitor the progress and inspect the hard-to-reach places. Everything was great, including the cleanup."
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2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
Kennedy Painting
5.0(
108
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Serving Cambridge, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Brian came to our house and made recommendations last year. This year we decided to paint and stain the entire exterior our house in the three colors that had been last done in 2009. His team came, prepped each area of the house with care and the results are fantastic. They repaired several areas where wooden railings and balusters needed fixing and made sure that the garden areas were protected. The house is brighter and cleaner looking, and the work was done with amazing care. The painters are artists. Brian was on location several times during the job, keeping everything perfect and on track, even with the pauses for rain. The grounds were left in clean and neat order at the end, and we are thrilled with the job."
Response time1 day
Response rate92%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Vallen Pro Painters, Inc.
4.9(
117
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Serving Cambridge, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Vallen Pro Painters did a nice job staining my exterior weathered boards on my home along with the trim! Amazing customer service, responsive and very professional! Neighbors have commented one our clean and fresh look!. Can not bear their quality and reasonable price! The owner Diego was a pleasure to work with. Would recommend this company!!!"
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After Paint
Before Paint
After Paint

+30

Response time2 days
Recommended by86%of homeowners
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K Rod Painting
5.0(
18
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Serving Cambridge, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"The tasks was done in 3 stages to ensure
that each stage had an opportunity to dry out completely prior to sealing and;
where the deck is 21 years old he took and put a light tint in the sealer which
has not beached out or peeled and the finished job looks brand new ;and brillant


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Deck Staining questions, answered by experts

The need for a topcoat on a painted deck depends on various factors, primarily the type of paint used and your desired level of protection. Many premium deck paint formulations are self-sealing, eliminating the necessity for an additional topcoat. These paints often have built-in additives that substantially protect against moisture, UV rays, and everyday wear and tear.

It’s best to prime composite decking before painting. This promotes better paint adhesion, helps create a smooth finish, and can mean the paint job will last longer. Always follow the manufacturer’s instructions for application, allow ample primer drying time before painting (typically 24 to 48 hours), and thoroughly clean the deck boards to promote the best adhesion.

Waterproof paint creates a barrier to hold back moisture, but it doesn’t eliminate the source of the water. If you hire a basement waterproofing contractor, many will tell you that waterproof paint is only a temporary solution. On average, you can expect it to last from six months to two years in a wet basement before deteriorating.

If you have wood decking, there are several common deck problems that you might encounter. For example, your natural wood boards may fade over time due to things like sunlight, weather, and debris. On top of that, some types of wood decking can rot, grow mold, and attract destructive pests—including termites, carpenter ants, and woodpeckers.

You don't need to seal your deck after painting it because most exterior paints are waterproof and weather-resistant. While stealing is not necessary, it can add an additional layer of protection.

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