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Olde England Painting
5.0(
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Serving Chestnut Hill, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1992

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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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North Shore Painting
4.8(
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Serving Chestnut Hill, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1990

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"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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Stairs
Dining Room

+5

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

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In business since 2009

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"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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Recommended by96%of homeowners
Kennedy Painting
5.0(
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Serving Chestnut Hill, MA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1990

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Emergency services offered

"I highly recommend Kennedy Painting! Brain (the owner) was very personable and provided excellent customer service. When we walked around my house to going over what work needed to be done, he asked a lot questions and gave me some advice about different projects around the house. He also provided more than one estimate, so that we have different options to which we could choose from. Brian’s crew worked efficiently and did an excellent job with our exterior trim and deck. They scraped, sanded, primed and painted the trim of our house and sanded and painted our deck, not only to make it look better, but to preserve it for years to come. Thank you Kennedy Painting!"
Response time1 day
Response rate92%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Life In Colors Painting, Inc.
4.9(
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Serving Chestnut Hill, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2017

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Emergency services offered

"I had a great experience with Life in Colors Painting. They responded quickly to my initial questions, provided a very reasonable quote, were able to schedule the work quickly and gave details on the bill noting any changes from the quote (the changes from the quote were a result from our decisions to increase the scope of the work....otherwise quote was consistent with final bill). I would recommend this company and use them myself in the future."
Living room
Exterior work
Interior Painting
New construction
Exterior

+141

Response time9 hrs
Response rate94%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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DC Carpenter, LLC
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Serving Chestnut Hill, MA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2002

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Emergency services offered

"Dennyâ  s and his team were punctual, hardworking, clean and pleasant. I'm taking a star off because of an issue with the stain process. Dennyâ  s likes to understand what I wanted as a client and gave options and opinions. His successful past works speak for him. I was happy with the work this team did on my deck overall, framing and boarding. The issue I have is with Staining. I purchased the oil stain and he applied it, however it rained within 2 hours pretty much the whole afternoon and night (July 29, 2021), and that cannot be good for the stain and deck I would imagine. I would have expected DC to be responsible, check the rain forecast and advice me to hold off on the staining until a good 3 day shine or weeks later when the weather is a bit more predictable. The way he decided to stain it knowing the clouds are glooming was not professional in my mind, and he shouldn't have rushed into just to complete a project. I'm fine with deferring an incomplete step in the project if he had advised me. I have contacted DC so he can propose what to do about this (re-sand it and re-stain it ideally), still waiting his response, if not, I will contact Angi for mediating."
New Construction
Framing
House Wrap
Siding and Trim
Framing

+20

Response time1 day
39 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
Quality Preferred Painting
4.7(
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Serving Chestnut Hill, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1987

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Credit card accepted

"I've used Steve and his crew twice before in the past, so I knew they would do quality work. After we had a giant bay window installed in our home, along with 9 replacement windows and two new construction windows, Steve's team came in to do the painting and staining of the trim and affected wall areas.
They did a great job, even under "special circumstances": my wife had a surprise birthday party for me scheduled in our home one week after they started (construction took longer than expected), and she was secretly trying to get Steve's team to rush to help make the place presentable in time. The bay window was a beast to get done, especially considering my wife decided she wanted the main shelf part stained instead of painted, and the construction crew had damage some of the wood in that area. They worked tirelessly to make it look great though, even putting in artful touches to make the damaged areas look like natural knots in the wood. I think in the end they did 5 or 6 coats of stain and poly on it to make it really gleam.
In the end they got all the visible areas done in time for the party, for which my wife was very grateful. And the work looks fabulous, as always. 
Quality Preferred Painting are my "go-to" team for any painting work we have done, and I'd hire them again in a second.
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Sanctuary
Stripping wallpaer

+1

Response time3 days
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Deck Staining questions, answered by experts

Wood stain is not flammable after it dries. The solvent in wood stain is what causes the liquid form to be highly flammable, but the stain drying process involves the solvents dissolving, which leaves behind a non-flammable product on your wood project. Wood stain is, however, flammable before you apply it, so you should always store partially full cans and used wood stain rags away from sources of heat and open flames.

Stain is meant to be absorbed by the porous wood, allowing some of the natural grain to show through. With that in mind, you don’t want to add more stain than the wood can absorb, as you risk covering up its natural markings. Generally, two coats is the maximum you should do, although very dense hardwoods may only be able to take a single coat.

You don’t necessarily have to remove all the old paint before repainting your deck, but it’s best to remove as much as possible to ensure a smooth and long-lasting finish. Prioritize scraping off loose, peeling, or flaking paint, and sand down rough areas to create a smooth surface for the new paint to bond with.

Satin paint is generally considered a better choice for woodwork—including trim, baseboards, cabinets, and doors—than flatter finishes like eggshell or matte. Its soft sheen enhances architectural details and stands up well to frequent cleaning and daily wear. Compared to eggshell and matte finishes, satin is more durable for high-touch areas because it is less porous and doesn't absorb dirt as easily. Matte finishes, in particular, are prone to scuffs and are harder to clean, making them less practical for surfaces like doors and cabinets.

Rags used with oil-based stains are highly flammable and can spontaneously combust in the right conditions. To reduce the fire risk, throw them in a metal container after use and add rocks on top to secure them. Add an inch of water and seal the container. Take the rags in the container to a hazardous waste factory as soon as possible.

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