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NORTHCOAST COLLEGE PAINTERS

About us

Your area's most experienced housepainting organization, comprised of carefully selected, seriously trained college students who are supervised by seasoned professionals.

Business highlights

37 years of experience

Services we offer

DECK & HOUSE STAINING, EXTERIOR HOUSE PAINTING

Accepted Payment Methods

  • CreditCard
Reviews
4.638 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
82%
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Anita E.
Jul 2024
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$7,600
The Northcoast College Painters did the most amazing job on my house and deck. I have lived in my home 33 years and this company made me feel like a valued customer. To begin, all things promised on the contract were delivered plus more. The more was a courteous, respectful, and honest experience. If you are a homeowner, you know how important these three things are when hiring someone to take care of your home. The estimate was sincerely reasonable. The owner Keith said he aims to provide a good estimate and a outstanding quantity job!

STEVE G.
Oct 2020
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$4,000
They did an awesome job! We have a good size split level home and Keith and his crew finished the house in a day. We got 3 quotes and they were by far the least expensive. We would DEFINITELY hire them again!
Response from NORTHCOAST COLLEGE PAINTERS
"Thanks Mr. [Member Name Removed] on this amazing review. Northcoast College Painters prides itself on doing a great job while trying to offer a reasonable price."

Marie T.
Jul 2020
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,180
"Fabulously" is one assessment. The team did a really good job preparing, painting and cleaning up. They were respectful of us, which is really nice. They were also respectful of the spaces around the house - vegetable and flower gardens, etc. We have had them paint the house before and we are again very pleased with every aspect of the job. And they are truly affordable compared to other offers.
Response from NORTHCOAST COLLEGE PAINTERS
"Thank You for the review. Keith"

Mary O.
Jul 2017
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Extremely well. Keith Doyle and his staff made this process as painless as possible. He was responsive, pleasant, accommodating and his estimate was the lowest of three. They were also punctual. I would highly recommend them.

Diane H.
May 2016
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,880
I have an almost 100 year old house with ancient peeling aluminum siding.  On a lark I decided to research whether it could be painted or if it would need to be replaced.  The owner Keith responded quickly to my call and gave me an estimate which I found reasonable.  I also got a second estimate from a recommendation.  The second estimator was honest about his hesitation to even take the job as it would probably peel within a year or two.  His proposal was nearly three times the amount of Keith's .  North Coast College came and painted it in two days.  The price was so reasonable that if needs repainted in a few years I have still come out ahead.  The painters were hard workers, polite and cleaned up after themselves. The house looks so much better and I am very happy.  

Krissy F.
Apr 2016
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,280
I have been working with Keith and Northcoast College Painters for the past three years, and they have painted four houses for me and my family. I would absolutely recommend them to anyone in need of a high-quality job done in a budget conscious manner. 
After I called, I promptly received a detailed quote, followed up by a phone call. The quotes are thorough and clearly state what is included, and when I requested separate quotes for the house and garage, he happily obliged. Their quotes were routinely 20% lower than the next.
After the quote was accepted, they provided me with an estimated schedule. Of course this is subject to change - the weather we have had the past few years has made scheduling any outdoor work an extreme challenge. However, Keith has always kept me updated on their progress and my estimated completion day. He also has always called when my house is next, so I can prepare. This time he said they would start in "mid to late April". They started April 22 and finished April 25.
I should mention that I have now had them work in a variety of mediums - traditional paint on wood siding, solid stain on wood siding, and paint on aluminum siding. Each job has looked excellent, so I feel confident they can handle a variety of different needs. The present job was the aluminum siding, which I did not know could look as good as it does!
The work has not always been perfect the first time, but the owner prides himself of meeting the customer to walk through the work and correct anything that is needed. This most recent time, the crew forgot to hang my house numbers back up. Keith immediately got out his hammer and hung them up before he left.
The job looked great, though I did notice a few cigarette butts in the back yard. Honestly, if I'm saving a few hundred dollars, I'm totally willing to pick up a few cigarettes.
What it comes down to is: if you're looking for someone to do a high-quality job at a great price, with a crew that is kind and hardworking, but maybe not polished, I would absolutely recommend them. At least give them a call and let the price speak for itself. 
(It's also worth noting: This is a local company that's not affiliated with other "college painter" franchises that seem to be popping up all over. When I've called, I've always gotten Keith, the owner, directly, and he's been more than willing to answer questions and provide quick quotes and service.)

Mary S.
Sep 2015
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,305

Crew of 6-8 were great.  Keith Doyle is the owner and returned to spot check and fix areas that needed a touch up.

Work was completed in 2 days! 



Rebecca M.
Aug 2015
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,800
We signed our contract in May and were told that we would be on the schedule in late June. At the end of June I had not heard from anyone so I finally called and was told they were running slightly behind schedule but would be there the following week.  They arrived promptly on the scheduled date and worked efficiently.
I was a little disappointed with a couple things- first, they had to move a few items away from the house but they never moved them back, including a large gas grill and storage bin. They also left a couple painting rags in our yard. Another annoyance was that in Shaker Heights the trash guys will not empty the entire trash bin (they only remove the bags). Well the painters had a bunch of food trash that they just tossed in the bin, leaving me a very nasty mess to clean up. On a positive note they did a nice job painting the house. The price was slightly lower than another estimate we had received.

Gloria W.
Jul 2015
3.0
$1,700
Not good quality of work. Bought wrong colors of paint that customer wanted. Used flat paint instead of gloss paint despite what was ordered. Lack of priming and scraping.
Response from NORTHCOAST COLLEGE PAINTERS
"Hi, I am the owner of Northcoast College Painters. This job was postponed twice from last year by the customer who said she didn't have the funds to pay for the job. She postponed once this year for the same reason. I was given a sheet by [Member Name Removed] stating the exact color to use. I still have the sheet. Nothing was stated about using gloss paint on this sheet. Her house was previously painted in FLAT paint. This is what I used for her house. [Member Name Removed] came out and monitored our progress throughout the day stating what a good job we were doing. She even made a positive comment how we were priming when the prior painter did not. She saw that we were using FLAT paint and NEVER said anything. At the end of the day, when we were almost done with her job, she came out and said we were using the wrong paint and not to come back the next day. She said it was Sherwin Williams fault and she would call me back when she rectified there problem. It's been weeks and she never called me back. She never ONCE said anything negative about our progress until we were cleaning up for the day."

Peter G.
Jun 2014
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
They painted the house and did an excellent job. It was a fair price.

Thomas B.
May 2014
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
They did a good job.

Ronald M.
Jan 2014
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,500
Everything went great.  They got behind about a week or two in schedule due to the bad wx, which I understood.  They kept in touch and did a great job.  Whole house done in 2 Days

Krissy F.
Aug 2013
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,500
The process was smooth and efficient right from the beginning. When I called for a quote, I was able to receive quotes on all four houses within days. I had requested quotes from 5 painters, so I took some time getting back to them. They were at least 25% less than all other quotes. Another painter suggested going with a solid color stain, as the paint previously on the house was peeling badly. I asked Keith about this, and he said it would not be a problem. 
One of our houses was an urgent situation, and they painted that one immediately. This house, I was in no rush on, so they said mid- to late-July. I did speak with Keith at that time, and indicated that since it had been raining all of July, I was in no hurry and they could do other jobs first.
Then, in August, I called in a slight panic as I learned the housing inspector was going to be out the following Friday and needed to see progress. Keith was able to arrange for the painters to begin work before the inspector arrived, and it was very clear to the inspector that work was in progress (imagine 12 painters swarming a small house!). This was great.
They finished up the following week, making every effort to continue painting although weather conditions weren't great. They worked as much as possible each day, and exceeded my expectations. 
When they were "done", as with previous houses, Keith came by the following day to review the job before requesting payment. This is the MOST IMPORTANT PART! If you are concerned about the quality of painting done by a bunch of guys in their early 20's, that may be justified - but know that Keith will graciously and personally correct any problems you spot. 
There were several of these areas we noticed, and Keith pointed out a few more as we walked around the house. For instance, perhaps there was a brushstroke of blue paint on the white trim. Before he left my house that day, Keith had fixed each one of those items, added a second coat on the front stoop (not part of the original quote), and given the porch floor a second coat of paint (not part of the original quote). He did not charge extra for any of these items, and left me with a mostly full gallon of leftover stain. 
I honestly cannot imagine using another painter. To me, the fact that Keith personally inspects each job and corrects any problems himself is an insurance policy - you know that you will end up with a job that you like. Just don't be shy - if you notice something you don't like, don't be afraid to bring it to his attention - he is more than happy to fix any problems you see.

Adrienne P.
Aug 2013
4.0
$7,000
The job was several years ago, so I don't exactly remember the actual cost of the job.
It appeared to be fine.  They did a nice job, and were tidy and punctual.  However, they painted over the weep holes in my storm windows, which I did not discover until many months later during a particularly heavy storm.  As a result, the window wells filled with water, and caused damage to an interior wall.  I wound up drilling new weep holes in the storm window frames.

Krissy F.
Jun 2013
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$6,000
We had a wonderful experience with Northcoast College Painters from scheduling through completion. Scheduling was easy and they were able to provide a quote very quickly. 
They said they would complete the job by June 15, even though we were a bit late in scheduling. They exceeded our expectations and had the work done early. Keith, the owner, then took the initiative to schedule a "walk-through" of the job the following day, to make sure everything was to our liking. 
At the first pass, we did have a few critiques - there was some paint on the downspouts, and only one garage door had been painted. To our amazement, Keith not only accepted the criticism, but he fixed ALL of our concerns that very morning, himself. Additionally, we had NOT asked them to glaze the windows, and Keith agreed to do that for a very small additional charge, and also completed the glazing that morning. 
We can't say enough good things about these painters - they were literally HALF the cost of all other quotes we received, they showed up on time when scheduled, and everything looks great. The job was OK before Keith came by, but the fact that he took the time to set up a review of the work, and also fixed everything so it was exactly how we wanted it that very day, was outstanding. Can't say enough good things.
I am having Northcoast College Painters paint two additional houses for me this summer.
Response from NORTHCOAST COLLEGE PAINTERS
"Thank You for the kind review of another job well done. We look forward to painting your additional houses later this summer. Thanks Again"

Peter G.
May 2013
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,500
We hired them to paint the entire exterior of our home.  They were very good, had reasonable pricing, and very quick.  They had the entire house painted within 2 whole days and did a wonderful job.  I would hire them again and would recommend to others.

Richard F.
Apr 2013
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$4,500
It was a good experience.

MARILYN H.
Sep 2011
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,500
We were called several days in advance to schedule the project. They arrived on time, on the scheduled day, and started to prepare the surfaces for painting immediately.

They started on time each day and completed the project as detailed on the Proposal. The workers were very professional, exceptionally proficient, and very courteous. We are very pleased with the result of the job and delighted with the cost of the painting project. I would not hesitate to recommend them to family, neighbors, friends and strangers.
Response from NORTHCOAST COLLEGE PAINTERS
"Another Satisfied Customer :)"

Madeline M.
Jul 2011
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$4,000
They were excellent. This is the second time we've used them. They did a fantastic job. They have done two houses for us and they did the house across the street. We will keep using them as long as they keep doing the quality work they do.

Joyce H.
Jan 2011
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,970
Their service was good.

Marie T.
Aug 2010
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,100
Promptly responded to request for estimate. Responded to questions about price and quality honestly, as demonstrated by services offered. The team came to our home, performed the work as requested, cleaned up after their work, behaved suitably. We found that the porch roofs had not been cleared of all paint chips and requested their assistance. They returned and made everything just about perfect. We think it was a good decision to go with Northcoast College Painters.

Anne K.
Jun 2009
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$6,000
Overall it was a positive experience. They showed up on time and did the job promptly. They also followed up very well.

JAN B.
Mar 2009
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,500
They did a really good job. They were very responsive; he came right out, took a look at things and took care of it. We got the paint color that we wanted. They worked with care around the house and were very respectful to the property. Everything was fine. I would recommend them to the others.

WILLIAM C.
Oct 2008
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,480
North Coast did a solid job. I received a call approximately three weeks prior to the start of the job informing me what to expect and laying out a likely start date based on the current schedule. I was given clear guidance on paint color selection. The week of the job, we were contacted and reminded about the start date and process for providing the paint colors. Our 2 1/2 story home need pretty extensive prep work. The team completed the whole job in about 1 1/2 days. Some touch-up work was required and this was handled without issue. Overall, a pretty good job and the price was 1/2 the other quotes I received. If you are looking for a good value - a balance between price and quality, North Coast is your choice!

SHULAMIT M.
Sep 2008
2.0
$3,600
Kieth who is the owner of the company. They initially painted these area in August of 2008. After the winter you noticed paint was peeling and there was exposed wood. You called Kieth in the springtime and he stated they would take care of the problem. Nobody came, I have called back numerous times without a response from the SP.
Response from NORTHCOAST COLLEGE PAINTERS
"We painted customers house & deck. The house is beautiful. The deck stain failed on the handrails and several areas of the deck that appear directly below BAD gutters. There is very little sunshine on the deck as it is heavily wooded. The handrails are "cupped" so the water sits on them rather than runs off. I painted the handrails complete & touched up the peeling areas of the deck."
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NORTHCOAST COLLEGE PAINTERS is currently rated 4.6 overall out of 5.

NORTHCOAST COLLEGE PAINTERS accepts the following forms of payment: CreditCard

No, NORTHCOAST COLLEGE PAINTERS does not offer free project estimates.

No, NORTHCOAST COLLEGE PAINTERS does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.

No, NORTHCOAST COLLEGE PAINTERS does not offer a senior discount.

No, NORTHCOAST COLLEGE PAINTERS does not offer emergency services.

No, NORTHCOAST COLLEGE PAINTERS does not offer warranties.