Our 1938 home was last painted more than 12 years ago, so it needed a careful work-over. Constructed of 3/4" cedar planking, it could best be described as an "Aging Beauty' with many 'freckles' of raw wood coming thru the paint. Meaning some places required extensive sanding and repairs to the wood surface before new primer could be applied. It was not yet a restoration project, but I would say we were 1-2 years overdue. Company Owner Kirk came to the house and power washed the exterior himself, a process that enabled him to get familiar with the home and its challenges. Next he worked with my wife and I to select colors for the siding, trim, front door and shutters. The 3 of us looked at other homes in our area with newer paint jobs, as Kirk pointed out their flaws and attributes. He was patient, thorough, and a good arbiter of minor differences between H & W. Kirk helped us choose colors that were different from the prior scheme, yet consistent with our trees and flowering shrubs. The Fresh Coat Painting crew arrived on time and went about their work briskly. Our home required substantial sanding and preparation, along with two coats of primer. They were respectful of our tenant, and waited until mid-morning to turn on radios. Working hours for July (it was HOT !) were from 7:30 to about 3:45 each day. Several workers had been with the company more than five years, a good sign of job stability and commitment to craftmanship. After talking with several crew members, it was obvious they were trained to spot causes of paint failure, such as uneven drying, moisture or oils in the wood, and 'bubbling' caused by too much (or sudden) exposure to full sun. A homeowner should realize that in today's world, painters spray product onto the surface wherever possible. In a few areas, brush work is still done [doors, railings for decks, window sills]. I was not prepared for this 'fact of life' that technology allows, coming from an 'Old School' approach. It seems that today we must accept the fact that 98% of your home's exterior is 'painted' by power machines, not by hand. That said, spray painting allows for multiple coats to be applied more quickly than by brush. Two times Kurt or the crew made me aware of 'extra' features that were not part of my original bid. One involved painting the underside of a 2nd story deck; another was the surface of a 40 sq.ft brick entryway to the front door. Each 'add on' to the scope was presented with adequate information to make a decision. I never felt 'hustled' or hurried to consider their requests. The prices as quoted were reasonable. Crews were led by savvy, practical men who knew their trade and how to respond to my questions. A Fresh Coat uses Miller Paints, which are not cheap. But I didn't want a short term result, either. Overall I was pleased with the job done by A Fresh Coat Painting, LLC. They gave me a firm start date and stuck with it. The owners responded to telephone calls during the job, and the crews cleaned up well afterward. Owners Kurt and Paul are pros in every sense of the word, and train their workers to a high standard. Their prices are not the lowest in town, but I believe I got superior service along the way. I would highly recommend them, especially if your home is older or in need of a major paint job.