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Gabbert Decorating Services

About us

Husband and wife team, estimates onsite, professional work, reasonable prices, color consultations.

Business highlights

35 years of experience

Services we offer

Interior painting, wallpaper removal and installation. Wall preperation and repair.

Amenities

Free Estimates

Yes

Reviews
5.039 Reviews
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Jolene B.
Aug 2024
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Wallpapered master bath. Reliable, dependable, meticulous...nice to have someone come in and do such a perfect job plus clean up after themselves. Highly recommend! Will be using them for painting next.

Richard D.
Jan 2019
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$350
They were prompt, professional and economical. They did more work than I originally requested and did it all to my complete satisfaction.

Randi S.
Oct 2016
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,000
They exceeded my expectations and went above and beyond in every detail. I can't recommend them enough! No, they aren't the cheapest estimate you'll get but they are true perfectionists and take care of everything. Where my last painter didn't remove wall electrical covers and outlets, they did. They redid trim that wasn't a part of the estimate to ensure everything matched. She even used extra paper from the bottom of the rolls to extend the pattern over the doorway (even though I didn't order enough to do so) and took extra care to match the pattern, saving me tons on an extra roll. My room looks incredible.

D J.
Jun 2015
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$400
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Kim M.
Jun 2015
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,073
This was my first experience hiring a service. Normally we do our own work, but we just moved to the area and chose to look outside the box for painters this time. I am very satisfied with Bev and Lee's work performace. They not only did a fabulous job with their painting skills but they also helped me hang my curtains and look at other paint colors for future painting projects. Their ideas were much appreciated. Very pleased..

Joanne W.
Apr 2015
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
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Kathy H.
Apr 2015
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Exceptionally helpful and absolutely no paint dripped or spilled! This was second time I used their services and will definitely use them again!!!!

Marty N.
Oct 2014
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,050
Bev and Lee were very responsive--listened well, were easy to talk to and helpful in clarifying choices and options, and were willing to share their experience and expertise to offer direction when asked. I was impressed with how well and respectfully they communicated with each other throughout the job. The original plan was to have them paper two walls and the soffit, but then Bev said she could get the third wall out of the amount of paper I had ordered, and she did! Lee recommended getting rid of the quarter round around the ceiling of the kitchen and just taking the paper to the ceiling. He was absolutely right about that, but it required his mudding in the crack at the top of the new drywall, so that added a little extra time. He also suggested that new baseboard would look a lot better than the cove base that was in there, and once we figured out the logistics of being able to move the fridge with the added baseboard, that was also a "winner" of a suggestion.

Bev is wizard with wallpapering. She matched the seams beautifully and took great care with showing the design to its best advantage around the windows and doorways. She also has a good touch with the caulk gun, hiding a multitude of flaws. Lee has a keen eye for detail and wants everything to be very exact. They went together to find baseboard that would be a close match to what was in the adjoining dining room, and not only installed it in the kitchen but also on a landing to the basement for visual continuity. Bev used the caulk gun masterfully to marry together the two styles of baseboard and painted that and the door frame. Lee also repaired a long crack in the ceiling and repainted the ceiling with flat paint to replace the glossy paint that was on it. 

The job morphed into 5 days instead of three by the time we had improved on the original plan, and luckily they had the extra days available that week. They started punctually at 10 every morning, a real "plus" since I'm not much of a morning person! I felt comfortable leaving them home alone when I had to go out a couple of times. I appreciated the fact that they welcomed my questions and didn't mind my standing and watching the progress, and also that they were not easily rattled by challenges that arose. I will definitely use them again for my next big interior painting project.

Fran E.
Jul 2014
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$400
She did a great job! We are having her back soon!

John B.
Jun 2014
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$12,000
I have lived in the Cincinnati Area for most of my 45 years and have done many home construction and remodeling  projects in that time and Bev and Lee Gabbert are with out a doubt the best contractor I have ever used.  My Mom is 82 years old and we are getting the house ready to be sold and she is not dealing with that very well at all.  Bev actually became like a long lost friend to my Mom.  My Mom confided in her on almost eveything.  Bev even baked my Mom a cake for her 82nd birthday and fed her on several different occasions. 
The work they performed was excellent and the wall paper removal was extremely difficult, but the two of them did a flawless job.  You would never know there was 40+ years of wallpaper on the walls at my parents home. 
There is not another wallpaper removal./painting contractor I would ever consider other than Lee and Bev.  Lastly, my Mom is very particular about her possessions, Bev and Lee maintained a very clean work environment even with a very dirty job.
Thanks again Bev and Lee, fanatastic job!
The John B. Family

Lynn J.
Feb 2014
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,500
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Linda R.
Jan 2014
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$200

Lee and Bev Gabbert came the week before to give me an estimate, working me in even though they had a big job going at the same time.  They came at the appointed time, put down drop sheets, taking off the old paper and preparing the wall for the new paper. They worked very efficiently, staying within the allotted time they had told me the job would take.  The job looked excellent when done, and they cleaned up the scraps, water, and so forth, leaving the kitchen the same way they found out.



Heather S.
Jan 2014
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$525
Bev and Lee are courteous, professional and responsive.  They are reliable and dependable.  Their estimates usually fall in the middle, not too high or too low.  They take their time and do the job properly and with great attention to detail.  Bev & Lee are tidy and clean up after they finish for the day, as well as when the project is finished.  Highly recommended.

Lauren M.
Oct 2013
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,000
I have worked with the Gabberts repeatedly over the past seventeen years on various painting and wallpapering projects in my current , large home. This most recent project was completed with the same high level of professionalism and degree of perfection and attention to detail. With Bev's artistic background and Lee's keen eye, I always leave selection of the exact color choice to them. They have an uncanny ability to manipulate generic paint colors from a swatch by removing or adding merely a few drops of a particular color to achieve exactly the right color for the light in my home. They happily will get two or three paint samples rolled on my walls to ensure I can pick just the right one. I always love the end result. Bev and Lee are dedicated to customer satisfaction in every way. They are punctual daily, exceptionally clean workers, quiet and respectful in my home and pleasant to work with. Within the paint work they do, they fix any wall imperfections in order to make their work flawless in the end. They care as much about the end result as I, the homeowner, do.......and that is a rare quality. I would never hire anyone else for this type of work in my home.

CHRISTINE P.
Oct 2013
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,000
They were extremely efficient, they are very organized, and they are on time. If they say they are going to start at 10, they are here before 10. They are extremely nice people and easy to work with. They give suggestions and very helpful. I would recommend them to anyone. I will use them again for sure.

Norma P.
Sep 2013
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
They were good painters and they were very reassuring. They were absolutely excellent. The only thing is that they could've cleaned up a little better. I would recommend them to others.

Maria K.
Apr 2013
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$800
Bev and Lee were very professional.  Showed up on time and did a good job of prepping prior to doing the work to ensure that no ceiling pain or scrap wallpaper fell on my newly refinished floors. 
Would highly recommend.  The wallpaper completed the look of my newly remodeled kitchen.

Leslee G.
Mar 2013
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,025
the job went smoothly from beginning to end!

Kathy H.
Feb 2013
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,636
I had recently suffered a loss in my immediate family and decided to freshen the house to brighten my mood. They were very sympathetic without making me feel uncomfortable. This was a big job and I was quite nervous, but their professionalism put me at ease about making these changes and having people in the house. The kitchen had a really odd corner and they matched it perfectly. Some painting over the stairway had me quite nervous, but they took it in stride and did a great job! Everyone who has seen their work  has commented on the workmanship. When it comes time to do the downstairs, I will definitely call them. I recommend them to anyone and everyone. The price was a lot lower than I had budgeted too! Thanks!!!

Lauren M.
Oct 2012
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$4,500
Each and every painting and/or wallpaper project we have worked with the Gabberts on has been, from start to finish, a wonderful experience. In addition to their high quality technical skills, they also possess excellent interior design sensibility and have helped us select and coordinate colors and pattern throughout our home with exquisite results. They go above and beyond to touch every single aspect of a given room, from light carpentry skills that might be needed to improve the overall affect, to design recommendations, to the requisite painting/wallpapering. Their attention to detail and professional skills are beyond reproach. One can count on the Gabberts to always be punctual, keep their worksite exceptionally neat, be respectful of their home, trustworthy and to act in a professional and pleasant manner. They use the highest quality materials and adhere to their proposed estimates. Others in their field may try to win bids with cheaper estimates by using lower quality products or skimping in some hidden fashion. With the Gabberts, you will get top quality products and workmanship at competitive, fair prices.

My husband and I would never and have never considered using any other contractors once we experienced working with Bev and Lee. We have had them back to our home time and again, only to be absolutely delighted by their work. We recommend them highly to anyone
considering a painting/wallpapering project, big or small. We can only hope to find contractors in other professions equally as capable. Thanks Gabberts!



Melinda C.
Mar 2012
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,000
Great response time and they were able to fit me in to meet my needs.  I have used Lee and Bev for years and have always found them to be fantastic at what they do.  You will love the look once they are done!

Catharine Z.
Jan 2012
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$400

Bev and Lee have done both painting and wallpapering in our house during the year. We asked them to come back and paint our guest bedroom and closet. As always Bev called me right back, scheduled a time with me and showed up on time. This is my third time hiring this company because they consistently call me back, show up when they say they will and ALWAYS do great work. Plus I think their prices are fair. Be careful ,MANY companies will quote you a price and it will only be for one coat. Once these other companies start the job then they tell you the room needs another coat and it will cost more. Bev has always given the entire cost up front, no surprises and I appreciate that.

I will be hiring this company again in 2012 for more painting and wallpapering in our house.

Catharine Z.
Jan 2012
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Bev and Lee came to wallpaper our master bedroom and they did a fantastic job!!! The wallpaper we used was extremely difficult to work with, it was thick and required special adhesive. Bev and Lee were able to work with this paper and knew exactly what to do and use to make the paper go on smoothly and be seamless. They matched the pattern perfectly throughout the entire bedroom and the seaming looked incredible. I have used them in the past for painting as well and will continue to use this company. Also, I always think their pricing is fair.

Colleen M.
Dec 2011
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$400
Prompt arrival for estimate and for the job. Both the papering and painting were a challenge because the walls & ceiling are plywood. The final results were terrific. 

Julie P.
Nov 2011
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,170
Bev and Lee Gabbert stripped the wallpaper from our kitchen, repaired the walls, and painted. Also, they painted our hallway down to our finished basement (both the walls, wainscotting, and outside door). They could schedule us quickly due to a cancelation and did a fabulous job! They were prompt, cleaned up before they left each day and finished the job on time and at the cost they quoted. We definitely recommend their service.
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FAQ

Gabbert Decorating Services is currently rated 5.0 overall out of 5.

Yes, Gabbert Decorating Services offers free project estimates.

No, Gabbert Decorating Services does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.

No, Gabbert Decorating Services does not offer a senior discount.

No, Gabbert Decorating Services does not offer emergency services.

No, Gabbert Decorating Services does not offer warranties.