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Avatar for Olde England Painting
Olde England Painting
5.0(
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Serving Watertown, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1992

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"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!"
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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(
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Serving Watertown, MA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Rafael was polite, helpful, and very responsive. His crew worked quickly and efficiently to paint, prep, power wash the deck and siding in just a few days. His crew was also on the lookout and repaired damaged or rotten deck/siding sections during prep work. The final product looks perfect. Lines were straight. No smudging or color overruns."
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Peabody

+10

Response time10 hrs
Response rate100%
24 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Melvin Power Wash
4.3(
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Serving Watertown, 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
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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(
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Serving Watertown, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1990

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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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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 Watertown, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2009

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Warranties offered

"The Target team was really extraordinary. They brought very talented preparation people to the job for starters -- anybody that paints knows this is the most critical step! The caulking, careful sanding and scraping, the carpentry to replace any rotted trim (I had some, so it was convenient they had the carpenters right in the company). Then into the painting, and here Target really distinguished themselves. We changed colors and went semi-gloss on the trim (requires a little more skill to apply it and have it look great in the end). The guys worked incredibly hard, you can tell they take a lot of pride in what they do! They also did my deck which needed a lot of work. In the end? My house looks AMAZING. Caulked tight, great new colors, incredibly skilled painting. They communicate really clearly throughout the whole process, they even have a quality check at the end by one of the veterans just to walk the whole job, review everything and make sure that I as the customer was happy. This is a great company, I can't recommend them highly enough."
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Recommended by96%of homeowners
Kennedy Painting
5.0(
107
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Serving Watertown, MA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1990

Free estimates

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
Quality Preferred Painting
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Serving Watertown, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1987

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Today the Quality Preferred Painting crew finished another job on our house. This is the 4th time we've hired them. They repainted our finished basement ceiling after we had a mold issue fixed, then sealed and repainted the inside of an exterior-facing concrete wall that had some paint damage from moisture transfer, re-painted our front door, and then prepped and re-painted the exterior trim of our house around where we had a huge bay window installed. As always they did a terrific job, were always on time (early, actually) and meticulous in detail. Hire Steve and his crew -- they will do a fantastic job for you."
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Sanctuary
Stripping wallpaer

+1

Response time3 days
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Foxrock Painting, LLC
5.0(
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Serving Watertown, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2017

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Highly detail oriented, professional, thoughtful company. The team completed staining of deck, painting of front door, and multiple carpentry tasks on time and under budget. Highly recommend and would certainly consider for future painting jobs."
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Side Steps - AFTER

+62

Response time1 day
Response rate90%
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
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High Definition Painting Inc
4.9(
86
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Serving Watertown, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Great! They were very careful not to damage the furniture and I haven't found any paint drips. They started early and stayed late so the project was completed faster than I expected."
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Response time8 hrs
Response rate91%
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Deck Staining questions, answered by experts

You’ll need to wait until the surface is completely dry, which can take anywhere from 24 to 48 hours under optimal conditions. The waiting period depends on several factors, including the type of siding and the weather conditions. Trying to paint before the surface is completely dry can trap moisture under the paint, leading to bubbling, blistering, and mold growth.

Staining a deck is typically less expensive upfront than painting. The cost to stain a deck professionally averages around $850, with most homeowners paying between $550 and $1,250, depending on the deck's size. A DIY staining project can cost less than $100. The cost to paint a deck ranges from $500 to $2,000. While the initial cost of staining is lower, it's important to consider long-term expenses. Paint can last up to 10 years, whereas stain needs to be reapplied every few years, which could lead to higher costs over time.

It’s a good idea to sand your porch before painting. This will remove loose or chipped paint and debris, and give you a cleaner surface so that your new paint goes on smoothly. But if the existing surface is in good condition, it’s not necessary to sand your porch before you paint.

Hangers are one way of attaching stair stringers to a deck. These metal hangers are usually adjustable, allowing you to find the ideal angle for a secure installation. They’re the best choice for installing longer staircases, such as one on a two-story deck, to reduce the load on the deck frame while keeping the stairs stable.

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.

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