Robert C. Van Gunten, Inc.

About us

Celebrating 40 years of providing high quality, quite affordable, interior and exterior painting and wallpaper for homes and commercial property. We also offer all types of faux finishes and hand painted murals, wood stain finishing and water damage repairs.Great references available.

Business highlights

47 years of experience

Services we offer

Full service interior and exterior painting and decorating.Wallpaper installation, bathrooms and other rooms in your home. Insurance claims restoration., faux finishes, hand painted murals, water damaged plaster and drywall repair, wood staining and finishing. Remodeling of kitchens

Amenities

Free Estimates

Yes

Reviews
4.819 Reviews
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Showing 1-19 of 19 reviews
Sue G.
Mar 2019
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$630
Looks great! Had to really work on walls, were in bad shape. Filled and finished two large holes in walls and painted ceiling and crown molding. Wallpaper was done perfectly.
Response from Robert C. Van Gunten, Inc.

"Thank you [Member Name Removed]. It was nice working wit h you. Please call if you need any other rooms done. Regards, Bob Van Gunten"


Desiree C.
Nov 2018
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
An absolute dream team to work with. Highly recommend for any paint or wallpaper job. They arrive on time, leave everything as they found it( only brighter and cleaner).

Patricia M.
Oct 2017
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$4,975
I have lived in my house for 13 years and have hired 6 painters, with Bob Van Gunten's being the last. I wish I had known The Van Gunten painters early on. The job they undertook was extensive. They stripped wallpaper and painted a living room, dining room, hallway, and 2 bathrooms. They did an outstanding job. The workers were punctual and hard working. They cleaned up every night. I was so pleased with their work and give them the highest recommendation.

Rebecca T.
Feb 2017
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$4,197
I hired Robert C. VanGunten, Inc. to paint my condominium in Willoughby. Bob came out to give me an estimate and I told him I needed my whole interior condominium painted. I needed to have the living room painted (with very high ceilings), all hallways, kitchen, family room, bedroom on the first floor ( including inside closets) and the second floor which included a master bedroom (including inside closets) and bathroom, a smaller bedroom and loft area. All ceilings were painted in the above areas as well. Being a single woman, Bob gave me a very affordable price that would work with my budget. Bob and his team of painters (Mark, Pete and Sue) started on Tuesday, 1/17/17 and finished on Friday 1/20/17. Bob uses his own employees, some of whom have been with him for years. No subcontractors which is a real plus! The professional skills of the painters were excellent. They were punctual, detailed in their work, cleaned up nicely at the end and did an EXCEPTIONAL job! I was very pleased with the beautiful painting. I am planning to have Bob and his team come back later in the year for some additional work. If you are looking for a first-rate contractor, Bob VanGunten is a great choice. I highly recommend him. I'm extremely glad I selected him after interviewing other contractors. I felt Bob had the expertise, skills and years of experience with excellent reviews. He and his team were very easy to work with. Great job Team VanGunten! A+ for a job well done.
Response from Robert C. Van Gunten, Inc.

"Thank you [Member Name Removed]!! It was quite nice working with you. I wish you all the best in your new home. Bob"


Christine J.
Aug 2016
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$10,500
We were very pleased with the work done by Bob Van Gunten and his team. They were pleasant, respectful, reliable and skilled - they've worked together for a while now (so no subs or temporary workers). We got other estimates which came in lower, but we went with Bob because he discussed specifics needed for a house like ours ( old cedar wood siding, chronic peeling problem) - as opposed to a "cookie cutter approach". He was agreeable when we asked for a few items to be handled differently once work was underway. Bob has years of experience and good expertise. "Good old-fashioned craftsmanship."

Mark P.
Jun 2015
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$800
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Marilyn K.
Mar 2015
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Bob and his team painted two full floors of our 100 year old home - kitchen, hallway, stairs, dining room, living room, den, vestibule, powder room, and four bedrooms. The house had been poorly maintained; every surface needed to be sanded, scraped, patched, and painted. Bob went over and above at every step in the process and followed up to ensure that everything was done to the highest standard. He was responsive, his team was diligent, and they finished the project on time. When I pointed out areas that needed touching up he addressed my requests right away. If you're looking for skillful restoration - not just a new coat of paint - Bob's a great choice.

PETER C.
Nov 2014
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,000
The cabinets look like new. No evidence of stains remains.

James G.
Nov 2014
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
The crew did a great job, very reliable and timely.

Stan B.
Feb 2014
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$500
I have used Bob Van Gunten several times since moving to Shaker Heights, OH. He and his crew do an EXCELLENT job - work is the best quality, price is good for the quality of the work being done - true craftsmen. Bob's also done some plaster repair as part of the work - I cannot even see that there were ever any repairs having been made. He's a first-class contractor and I will continue to use him.

Martin R.
Jan 2014
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,000
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PETER C.
Nov 2013
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,400
Bob and his crew are punctual, hard working and efficient. They also listened when I pointed out several areas needing special attention and they cheerfully took care of them.

Barbara K.
Aug 2013
1.0
He said he would come out on August 2 and I never heard from him. He could of at least contacted me if he no longer wanted to do the job or could not make it.
Response from Robert C. Van Gunten, Inc.

"[member name removed], I am very sorry to see this. Haven't looked at the site in a long time.I had called you to set a firm meeting time and never heard back. Possibly you did not get the message. As you can see from other posts about me I am very attentive to my customers in both my work and business manners and I am therefore quite sorry for your experience. I hope you otherwise were able to find someone else to serve your needs. f you are ever in need of my services in the future I hope that you would try me again. Regards Bob Van Gunten"


Erin P.
Jul 2013
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,000
Bob is a true professional and craftsman. His work was beautiful!

FREDERICK G.
Jun 2013
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$80
He's very good. He was great with the job, he came when he said and he was very friendly. I asked him about anything, he just seem ready to help and I just like the guy.

Paul K.
Dec 2012
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$345
Showed up on time , hung wallpaper . All dealings were polite and professional.

Tracy C.
Dec 2012
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,600
Bob and his team did a great job painting all of the bedrooms, which included wallpaper removal and/or plaster work to hide wallpaper borders. The house was built in 1922 with plaster walls and the wallpaper was old, and not easy to get off. In addition, there were many different shades of white on the trim, which Bob was able to match. We also had wood trim in the back hall bedrooms, but one of the bedrooms had crown that was painted white. Bob matched the wood stain with brown glossy paint to make it look like wood, and it came out great.
The guys were able to remove the paper, repair any marks, sand and put up one coat in no time and were done with the entire job in less than a week. They even took the initiative of painting some of the register covers that were a little beat up, without charging us.
As a side note, we ended up remodeling three bathrooms with a contractor who used a different painter than Bob, and wanted us to use his painter, who was just horrible. In fact, we told the contractor that we never wanted his painter to step foot in our house again. His second painters were just OK, but again, no where near Bob's quality. Interestingly, our contractor finally ended up hiring Bob after a decorator he used recommended Bob. Bob fixed his other painters' botched job immediately. Bob is also an expert color matcher, so if you change a light fixture on the ceiling and there's a spot that hadn't been painted, he can match the paint without having to paint the entire ceiling. He is also good at plaster work.
The crew is very quiet and neat and clean...to the point that you may not even know they're gone for the day except for the perfectly painted room they left behind.

Robert H.
Oct 2012
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$850
See above. Outstanding work completed very rapidly since they were willing to come in on a Saturday to finish their work. I definitely plan on using him again, this time for outside staining.

Charmaine C.
Jul 2011
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$6,000
Referred by a designer from Sedlaks Interiors. He performed first class painting and wall covering. All the work was top notch and timely. Had him back to paint the exterior. All work has stood the test of time. I am having him back for more work. He and his crew could not have been more outstanding.

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FAQ

Robert C. Van Gunten, Inc. is currently rated 4.8 overall out of 5.
Yes, Robert C. Van Gunten, Inc. offers free project estimates.
No, Robert C. Van Gunten, Inc. does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Robert C. Van Gunten, Inc. does not offer a senior discount.
No, Robert C. Van Gunten, Inc. does not offer emergency services.
No, Robert C. Van Gunten, Inc. does not offer warranties.

Contact Information

2010 Berkshire Rd, Gates Mills, OH 44040

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