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Alex Williams Home Improvements

Exterior Home or Structure Paint or Stain,

About us

Alex Williams Home Improvements is your local, reliable, family owned roofing, siding and guttering expert serving Columbia and surrounding communities with pride. As an owner-operated business, Alex Williams is the primary contractor on every job. Alex will make sure that your project is completed the right way the first time around. We never sub out our work, so you know that you will be working with the same people from start to finish. If you are concerned about quality and reliability, you can count on us! We are dedicated to providing the highest level of skilled craftsmanship and quality materials on every job. Plus, our crew is clean and friendly and we always treat you, your family and your home with complete respect. Call us today for the best in the business!

Business highlights

30 years of experience

Amenities

Free Estimates

Yes

Reviews
4.868 Reviews
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Pete J.
Aug 2025
5.0
Exterior Home or Structure Paint or Stain
$1,800
We get a ton of “contractors” all through this development, but since Alex is a mature individual (unlike most of the guys that ring my doorbell), I listened to what he had to say. Alex pointed out the poor condition of my three attic vent louvers and gave me a fair price to replace them. He said he could do it that afternoon. I knew they were bad and, not being able to replace them myself, I told him to do it. Then we talked about washing and maybe repainting the vinyl siding. Our siding is original to the house which was built in 1986. We’ve have never cleaned it, and his price for washing was surprisingly low. I asked him to do that too. Our original red window shutters were now a faded pinkish red so I asked him to repaint those as well. He completed all that work over the next day and a half. The work quality, like his work ethic, is excellent. Now I’m considering hiring him for a few more things around the house. I recommend him highly.

Kathy C.
Jul 2023
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
He repaired the siding and painted the entire exterior of the house and stained the deck in less than 5 days. The house looks beautiful now. He gave me a fair price and finished the work on time as he promised. He works and his crew are very polite and professional. Every day he greeted us when he came and notified us when he left and asked our opinion about the color of the paint very early in the process. He paid attention to details and did extra work without charge (power washed the drive way and fixed one of the handrail boards of the deck). We were very traumatized by the previous contractor who did the deck. But with Alex. We felt so much better. I will definitely recommend him with a big A+.

Jack K.
May 2023
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Alex did a great job explaining how he would complete the project. The work was completed on time and the quality was very good. Highly recommend !

Jerry B.
Oct 2021
4.5
Exterior Home or Structure Paint or Stain
Yes, I recommend this pro
They were great!! Best contractor I have ever dealt with!!

Michael L.
May 2021
4.0
Exterior Home or Structure Paint or Stain
Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,100
great

Brian S.
Oct 2020
5.0
Exterior Home or Structure Paint or Stain
Yes, I recommend this pro
$6,000
Mr. Williams and his team scheduled the job promptly and completed everything quickly. The job was actually a combination of exterior painting/staining with replacement of some rotted wood, installing new gutters and installing gutter guards. They did everything themselves (no subcontractors) and to the specifications I outlined. All completed within 3 days. No surprises, and top quality work. I highly recommend.

Kirsten W.
Jun 2020
5.0
Exterior Home or Structure Paint or Stain
Yes, I recommend this pro
Alex did a great job! Very detailed. He was easy to reach and communicated well through the entire project. He completed it way faster than I expected too. Super nice guy as well.

George K.
Jun 2020
5.0
Exterior Home or Structure Paint or Stain
Yes, I recommend this pro
Showed up on time, every one on the team was polite & professional- work completed as promised. Great job- we are very happy - Thanks Alex

George D.
May 2020
4.5
Exterior Home or Structure Paint or Stain
Yes, I recommend this pro
$900
Mr. Williams did an excellent job painting the foundation of my house. He was on time and used a good quality paint. Looks great.

Todd H.
May 2020
5.0
Exterior Home or Structure Paint or Stain
Yes, I recommend this pro
if any of you are familiar with Mike Holmes..( aka..."Holmes on Homes" )...you know he's a stickler about doing it right the first time with outstanding results.Alex is the same. I cant say enough good things about Alex and his attention to "doing it right".His prep work ,repair then immaculate painting was nothing short of highest quality.My neighbors even commented how my house now is the highlight of our neighborhood.I recommend Alex Williams 100%.you will be more than happy with his results.He is my paint guy from now on.

Cathy S.
May 2020
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Alex and his crew replaced our gutters and installed gutter guards a few years ago. We were so pleased with the quality of their work that we recently hired them again for additional work. They did a very thorough job on power washing the exterior of our house. We also had extensive painting done including shutters, trim work, patio and foundation. Their price was very reasonable. Alex is such a pleasant and trusting person to do business with and gives you that added assurance to ensure you are fully satisfied w/the work performed. I would highly recommend Alex and his crew for your home improvement needs!

Michael D.
Oct 2019
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
This was a specialized job, requiring roofing on a porch, gutters and water damage repair to the portico. This was a portico roof that had sustained underlying water damage. Alex was prompt, efficient and the workers were fastidious and neat. He went beyond the basic issues to ensure that we were totally happy. He showed resourcefulness in solving several associated problems. The real testament to his character and the assurance that the work would be done completely to our satisfaction was that he wanted NO MONEY UP FRONT. He informed us, "You pay me when I am finished". Which immediately let us know how confident he was in his work and performance. The were two borders that needed to be painted to complete the job, but it started raining and he would need to come back and finish, probably 30 minutes of work. We wanted to pay him then , knowing that he would return and complete the painting. He responded by saying, "When I am finished you can pay me." Just when you think that craftsmanship and integrity is an after thought in business...here come Alex Williams...great job. Oh! I forgot that we are accustomed to contractors "jacking up prices because of our neighborhood ($800,00-million +. His pricing was great and we had three other contractors come for the same project. In fact one wanted to charge us twice what we paid Alex.

Joanne R.
Aug 2019
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro

THOMAS E.
Jun 2019
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Alex was very easy to work with. Being that this is an owner-operated business you don't have to worry about a crew coming out and doing a poor job, just to have to owner come out to see everything that needs to be fixed and have the work done over. I believe Alex gives very fair pricing, and he doesn't nickle and dime you for the small stuff. In the future I will definitely give him the first opportunity to provide me a quote. Thank you Alex!

Ajoy P.
May 2019
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Very professional.

Sue W.
Apr 2019
5.0
Exterior Home or Structure Paint or Stain
Yes, I recommend this pro
Alex showed up right away! Priced the job and said he could start right away! Two of the choices you sent me never called!! A painter I used before said my job was to small🤪. The work is being finished today & I m very 😀 While he was here my neighbor saw his work and hired him to do some work also.

Vanessa G.
Nov 2018
4.5
Yes, I recommend this pro
I really appreciate the promptness in obtaining the quote, scheduling, and completion of work. This company replaced gutters and repaired a window dormer. It has not rained hard since the replacement but it looks like a job well done.

Bob H.
Sep 2018
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
they did a perfect job

Dale P.
May 2018
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Responsive, quick, collaborative. Quality work

Brett H.
Apr 2018
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Alex and his helper came out very quickly to install a temporary patch on my house where a very large area of siding had blown off in a windstorm. They worked in high winds and rain to patch my house and prevent severe water damage. His cost was very reasonable and I highly recommend Alex Williams.

Teresa H.
Apr 2018
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
I had a small area of shingles blown off my roof. Alex Williams was able to fix it the same day with shingles that came with the house. Very professional and obviously knew what he was doing.

Delores H.
Apr 2018
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
We hired Alex Home Improvements to install seamless gutters. Alex is a wonderful and honest businessman. He went the extra mile to make sure the project was completed to our satisfaction and not to his every step of the way. Although his quote was slightly higher, we choosed him becuz, he did a lot more for a slightly higher price. The other contractors either didnt consider it needed to be done or wanted a lot more money to do it. Such as connecting to the drains, repairing the fascia board and several areas in the roof and repairing the soffit. We are definitely using him for other projects.

William E.
Apr 2018
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Alex is very professional and does quality work. He was at my house the next day after I called him to do my job. I will be using him for future projects and will definitely recommend him to friends and family.

Jane G.
Dec 2017
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
WOW! Alex Williams and his crew have got to be the best people I've ever met for professionalism, a great price, efficiency and major attention to detail on fixing up the exterior of our house. We are VERY pleased! They removed the old roof and felt and replaced it with GAF Ultra HD shingles, an ice and water barrier layer along the edges and Deck Armor-a synthetic underlayment that is remarkable-on the rest of the roof. Heavy aluminum, six-inch seamless guttering and larger downspouts came next. Alex and his crew along with his son, Stan-of Stan's Home Improvements (see HomeAdvisor's review on Stan, also) took care of little details around the roof vents, the wood pellet stove chimney and the main oil burner chimney. They even do interior work, too. This team was so good, that we even had our siding painted-they did this meticulously, along with the chimney-and finally, Leaf Guard on the main roofs. AND, THEY LEFT THE AREA SPOTLESS! My husband and I do a lot of major projects around the house-we built it in 1971-and we know how to do lots of projects, but it was a pleasure to see Alex and Co. do the job so fast and so well. Alex and his crew were more than great-they were superb, AND they're coming around in the warmer early summer to do a flatter roof with MuleHide, to match the 50-year roof they just installed. Alex Williams and Stan and the crew did it all and at a fair price. You can't go wrong with them. (We’ve even been recommending them to our friends and acquaintences.) Jane and Frederick G. Fulton, MD

Gerald K.
Oct 2017
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Alex’s son Stan also does home improvement work. Great work for a reasonable price.
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Licensing

Licensed*

Trade License Number

66470

Trade License Locale

MD

Trade License Expiration

03/17/2027

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FAQ

Alex Williams Home Improvements is currently rated 4.8 overall out of 5.

Yes, Alex Williams Home Improvements offers free project estimates.

No, Alex Williams Home Improvements does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.

No, Alex Williams Home Improvements does not offer a senior discount.

No, Alex Williams Home Improvements does not offer emergency services.

No, Alex Williams Home Improvements does not offer warranties.