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DS PAINTING

Interior Painting, Drywall Service, Exterior Painting,

About us

DS PAINTING is a small business painting contractor that has been working around the Eastern Pa area, since 2001. we do interior and exterior painting, staining, drywall repairs and some handyman services like carpentry work. I don't have many employees, so this way I can keep my over head down, out bid most of my competition and leave more money in our customers wallets . We are all professionals, on time every day, work 8 to 10 hour days, 7 days a week, and are all drug free. All of DS PAINTING services will be done by contract. fees will vary by different services. All contracts will have the details that are needed to ensure that the job is done, to yours and my satisfaction. Our customers come first. we come in, do the job and get it done right the first time. Over the years DS PAINTING has worked hard to be the best, at what we do. DS PAINTING is fully insured and gives free estimates.

Business highlights

Eco Friendly
24 years of experience

Services we offer

Interior & Exterior Painting, Drywall Repairs, & Pressure Washing. Bathroom and kitchen remodeling some plumbing and electrical carpentry trim work and exterior repair work for decks and wood siding

Services we don't offer

Anything not above

Amenities

Eco Friendly Accreditations

Yes

Free Estimates

Yes

Warranties

Yes

Senior Discount

5%

Accepted Payment Methods

  • Check
Reviews
4.7134 Reviews
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Ashley S.
Jan 2023
5.0
Interior Painting
Yes, I recommend this pro
$250
they ate awesome

Eric A.
Feb 2022
5.0
Interior Painting, Exterior Painting
Yes, I recommend this pro
Derek and team have been to our house twice and soon a third time. Derek came the night we moved in and gave us a quote for some urgent work. The team fit us into the schedule and knocked out one large room and a fire place. The quality of work was AMAZING. They just came back and did our dining room, entry way and three other rooms. Will have them back again in spring to finish the remainder of the house. I highly recommend their services! PS - they also do deck staining and tile. Will be inquiring about that as well.

Laura G.
Feb 2022
5.0
Interior Painting
Yes, I recommend this pro
$5,700
Derek was fantastic! He showed up on time to provide the estimate, and was very clear about his schedule and the estimated time for the job - and he stuck to it. Even finished a couple days early. His work was impeccable (and we had a lot that needed to be touched up before he could even paint!). He made our home look brand new, plus was tidy and cleaned up after the job. I would definitely recommend DS Painting!
Response from DS PAINTING

"great customers they actually lived out of town and this was a vacation home so they gave me a key and let us do our thing. it wasn't a very big house like some of the others I tend to do but there was alot of repair work and high work. I believe I spend more time with repairs then we did painting. I really wish I could post pics on here because the before and after pics are like night and day. the finishes project came out amazing. I'm glad the customer is happy and I'm looking forward to the next project for them."


Kit C.
Jun 2021
5.0
Interior Painting, Ceramic Tile Service
Yes, I recommend this pro
$9,000
Derek did a nice job painting the interior of house . He helped my husband move furniture around to allow for us both to continue working from our laptops as each room was painted. Derek showed up bright and early each day, and kept all promises and our personal requests. We have high cathedral ceilings and Derek had all the right equipment to do the job right. He cleaned up at the end of each day, and before the weekend, he fully cleaned up so we could enjoy our space for a few days. This was a 3 week job, so sharing our space for this duration of time could only happen with someone we trusted and could get along with. Even our dog Roxie got attached to Derek (LOL). Strongly recommend DS painting.
Response from DS PAINTING

"great customer to work for. one of my favorite things about my job is the customers. I tend to become friends with many of my customers including this one I just recently reached out to see how they were doing. this was a rather big house 3000sf or bigger and most of the trim and doors were stained and painted white all ceilings and walls were also painted and there was alot of spackling. I went through 3 buckets of spackle. at the end of the day the job went well and I rate the customers an A+."


Heather W.
Jun 2021
5.0
Interior Painting, Ceramic Tile Service
Yes, I recommend this pro
$5,600
SHORT REVIEW: You couldn't ask for a better painter! 2nd job DS Painting did for us and we couldn't be more pleased! DETAILED REVIEW: Derek painted a room for us 8 years ago when we purchased an Angie's List deal for his company. We were so impressed with his work ethic, personality, and the quality of his work that we kept his name on file. We recently moved into an existing home that needed to be completely painted: ceilings, walls, and trim. We were out of Derek's normal service area but took a chance that he would accept the project since it was a whole house. He accepted...YAY! As expected, he and his coworker, Mike, were AMAZING. Every surface of our home was covered with a drop cloth or plastic (cabinets); every outlet cover and register removed; every doorknob, hinge, and light fixture taped or covered so paint would not get on them. We gave Derek a key to the house and stayed out of his way. We were so pleased with the progress. We found out that Derek does tile work, so we asked him to also add a tile backsplash in our kitchen. That turned out great as well. The only evidence that they were even there was the BEAUTIFUL paint and backsplash: They cleaned everything up and even vacuumed the floors before they left. I will be saving up and trying to get enough work together to convince Derek to come out to us one more time for bathroom tile and anything else that he does. Honestly the best contractor (painting or otherwise) that I have had the pleasure of working with. Thank you, Derek and Mike!

Lloyd M.
Mar 2021
1.0
Interior Painting
$4,000
Worst painters ever. Sloppy, messy, dust everywhere. Fired them halfway through and had a professional complete the work. This is the first time Angie's has completely failed me. Can't begin to imagine how this lame company got so many favorable reviews here.
Response from DS PAINTING

"wow unbelievable worst customer I ever worked for. At first things were going great for the first week or so we spackled the entire house I went through 3 1/2 buckets of spackle cracks everywhere. I put drops down covered everything with plastic cabinets furniture ext... I even hung plastic to divide the rooms and keep the dust down.. we painted and cleaned up the entire fist floor on a Friday I new and assumed the customer new no matter how much we clean and wipe things down some.dust will settle over the weekend we did alot of spackling. we show up Monday and this guy is flipping out on us calling us morons cursing at us and seid he wanted me to paint 1 more room and leave and not come back. the customer then went on to say he was sensitive to dust and that we used cheap spackle. I used USG top of the line spackle I'm not even sure what cheap spackle is.. I've never been kicked off a job before. we also had to work around other contractors election and carpet guys which wasn't what we agreed too. we removed wall paper on the 2nd floor in a bed room covered furniture but before we were even done and cleaned up the carpet guys were grabing furniture and pulling it out of the room so they could start ripping up the old carpet. anyways to make a very long story short when we came back that Monday and he flipped out on us this is why. out of all the spackling I did there was a drip on a door upstairs that some how I missed and there was a little bit of wall paper on one peice of furniture the carpet guys took out on us and the dust settled on the first floor. this is why we were kicked off the job. Friday before we left my helper and I cleaned the first floor for almost 3 hours wiped down everything and it looked good when we left. the last thing I expected showing up for work that Monday was this guy flipping out on us. the paint job looked really good as all of my work does. I just never dealt with someone like this before and I'm proud of myself for how I handled it. even after we left there was emails where there were more name calling and cursing and I kept my composure about myself and didn't retaliate. I take pride in my work that's why I have good reviews if there was an issue of any kind as I tell all my customers just say something to me and I'll take care of it. I know I can't always please everyone but I really do try I'm constantly going above and beyond for my customers because I value them as a customer and many I even become friends with. well if your reading this please don't let 1 bad review make you go elsewhere I will make sure this dont happen again. for the record i was paid for everything we did and all materials and again we were asked to paint another room before we left the job for good."


Thane L.
Dec 2020
2.0
Interior Painting
The painter showed up without a ladder. He told us that he was positive that we had a bigger bathroom because that's what the quote was for. He never adjusted the quote and charged us double what we should have been charged. He messed up the paint in our bathroom twice. His helper was more interested in playing with our cats than helping and painting. There are red paint drips all over the white molding, the floor, the white cabinet in the bathroom. There are scratches in the corners of the ceiling from the roller in both the bathroom and the kitchen. He estimated the work would be finished in 1 weekend. Since he messed up the bathroom, our house was torn apart for 2+ weeks since he could only come to our house on the weekends. We are unsure of why. They rinsed their tools in our kitchen sick, with our permission, but I didn't realize there were dishes in the sink. The dishes are now stained with paint, as well as sink sprayer. I had to go around the 2 rooms and peel paint off of the window ledges. It was an overall disappointing experience, unfortunately. There was a drywall crack he "repaired" in the kitchen and the crack reappeared. After a phone call, he said he would return in a few days to fix it and I never heard from him again.

Jason M.
Oct 2020
5.0
Interior Painting
Yes, I recommend this pro
Several Interior Painting Jobs
Response from DS PAINTING

"first I would like to start by saying thanks i appreciate the great review from a repeat customer I've been working for for years. this last project was interesting for sure but at the end of the day it looks great. I look forward to the next project"


Sharla Z.
Sep 2020
5.0
Deck Maintenance
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,000
Derek and his employee did a great job. I had it advised him I wanted my front door painted in addition to the shutters until he arrived. He was able to squeeze it in and it made the greatest visual difference!
Response from DS PAINTING

"the customer was great and easy to work with we took all the shutters off sprayed them and put them back up. as I waited for the shutters to dry I painted the door black to match the shutters. the job went well in and out in one day"


JOHN T.
Aug 2020
5.0
Exterior Painting, Deck Maintenance + 1 more
Yes, I recommend this pro
I am what you say is a tough customer Derek answered every one of my questions and tended to everyone of my needs as they came up throughout the job did tons of extra stuff for me and handled every problem as they came up would definitely hire him again a true professional
Response from DS PAINTING

"this was a great customer he knew exactly what he wanted and expected nothing less. there were a few challenges but nothing I couldn't handle. over all the job went well and the job came out beautiful. one of my favorit exterior jobs that I've done"


Diane D.
Jul 2020
1.0
Exterior Painting, Deck Maintenance
Spoke per phone call. Waited a week for them to say they would come for an estimate. Never came never called to cancel or reschedule.

Eric M.
Apr 2020
5.0
Interior Painting
Yes, I recommend this pro
$900
Derek is exactly what you hope for when hiring a painter. As shown in the attached picture, his work is extremely high quality - crisp straight lines including the stripe, no spill over on the trim or ceiling, spackled all areas in need of repair, and he even took the initiative to sand all the walls before painting (something we didn’t discuss beforehand). All the logistics of the job were perfect (prompt responses to questions, arrived on time both days, left the room completely clean) and he had a personable, professional attitude. The nursery turned out just as we had envisioned, and we’ll definitely be using DS Painting for other rooms in the future.

Jane K.
Mar 2020
5.0
Interior Painting
Yes, I recommend this pro
Derek and his team did an excellent job. They started and finished the job on time. They were professional and easy to work with. We will definitely be using Derek again for interior and exterior work.
Response from DS PAINTING

"these are some really good people to work with we showed up every day to would you like some coffee. this job was a large remodel and we did the painting and some spackling over all the job went well and we are looking forward to be doing more painting for this customer in the future."


Diane G.
Jun 2019
2.0
Interior Painting
contractor never contacted me so I can not give a full review
Response from DS PAINTING

"I responded back to this person by email to let them know they were outside my service area."


Nichol S.
May 2019
5.0
Exterior Painting
Yes, I recommend this pro
I hired DS Painting to scrape, sand, prime and paint my exterior window trim. They were very professional, respectful and on time everyday. They did a great job and I will be using them for my future painting needs.
Response from DS PAINTING

"home owner was great and very polite. thanks for the great review. we got the job done as fast as possible as weather permitted. over all job went well."


Russell B.
Feb 2019
5.0
Interior Painting
Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,000
We initially contacted Derek in the spring of 2018. He immediately provided us with a thorough proposal for the work we required. We made numerous changes to the painting work we desired and also to our schedule for performing the job. In every instance, we received a rapid and complete response to our request. Derek's bid was very competitive with 3 other bids from highly rated competitors. We finally initiated the project in late January of this year (2019). Derek arrived promptly every day including during some challenging weather. He communicated clearly with us during the course of the project and his concern for our complete satisfaction was always evident. The end result of his efforts are reflected in our complete satisfaction. As described earlier, Derek was very easy to work with and exhibited a high level of professionalism. We recommend him highly.
Response from DS PAINTING

"what a nice review, alway appreciated. All together it took the customer about a year to figure out what and how they wanted to tackle the project. The customer had many questions and i was happy help. I remained patient and waited for the final ok to schedule the work. My brother who usually works with me ended up getting hurt on a different job, so i did the job by myself. I completed the job in about 7 days that included spackling, putting polyurethane on doors and painting the walls and ceilings in described areas all in all job went well and home owners were great to work for."


Jason G.
Dec 2018
5.0
Interior Painting
Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,330
When I first moved into my new home, I wasn't too impressed with the standard builder white color that was in here, so I used Angie's List to hire someone to paint a majority of my home. I had gone through at least 5 different painting companies, and DS Painting by far offered the best price out of everyone! Derek and Dana were great to work with! They showed up early in the morning and worked a full day every day. Plenty of drop cloths and plastic were used to protect my floors, carpets, and furniture. There was a decent amount of prep work with spackling, caulking, and sanding that they easily handled. For the whole project, they used high quality Sherwin Williams paints. I have to say that with their skill and great attention to detail, they completely transformed my home into something beautiful! I wish I could attach pictures so you could see the phenomenal work that they did! After the painting was done, they did a great job cleaning up and moving my things back. I also forgot to mention that they completed this in 5 days! I cannot thank Derek and Dana enough for the top quality work that they had done this past week. I know that I would have never come close if I tried painting myself. Without a doubt in my mind, I will use DS Painting again when given the opportunity. I HIGHLY recommend using them if you're in need of interior painting!
Response from DS PAINTING

"great review thanks we also painted all of the walls and the price listed includes the cost of paint. the house was between 1700 and 1800sf but we did not paint the bathrooms and one bedroom. there was very little furniture in our way so we were able to move Farley quickly. there was a high great room with a stairway to a loft but that was the most difficult part of the job but for us it's just all in a days work. all in all the job went well home owner was great to work for he even bought us lunch our last day and gave us a tip for being under budget and having the job done so quickly we look forward to be working with this home owner in the future."


Eli C.
Sep 2018
5.0
Interior Painting
Yes, I recommend this pro
$950
Derrick & his brother were friendly, warm, hardworking. The job was done quickly and quality workmanship. I would definitely hire them again and recommend them to others. I had over 5 estimates and they came in the lowest with the quickest turnaround!
Response from DS PAINTING

"there was a lot of work involved in this small attic space like all the trim was stained so we sanded it primed them and the painted 2 coats including the rail and risers going up the stairs then we painted the walls 2 coats. the wall met up with a wooden ceiling with rafters every 16 inches so we needed to brush around every rafter on Bothell sides of the walls. the stairs where open and a little high. over all job went well we will be doing more work for this customer soon."


Theresse H.
Sep 2018
5.0
Interior Painting
Yes, I recommend this pro
The project went very, very well. I am extremely happy with finished work. It is very hard to find good, reliable, efficient contractors. Derek and Dana fill all of those attributes. It was a pleasure working with them. I will definitely hire them again.

Corey K.
Aug 2018
5.0
Interior Painting
Yes, I recommend this pro
Derek and his brother worked tirelessly and exceptionally well to paint the inside of our new construction home. We had a tight deadline between closing and the moving truck arriving, and they not only worked fast but did a phenomenal job, even correcting some of the painting mistakes that the builder made. I was highly impressed at Derek's ability to cut in - by hand and without tape - entire sections of walls, even while on a ladder. Derek was professional, responded promptly to all texts/emails, and is also a really down-to-earth hard-working guy. I highly recommend him for any painting needs, and will be bringing him back to paint our garage in a few months once we settle in.
Response from DS PAINTING

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Robin S.
Jul 2018
5.0
Interior Painting
Yes, I recommend this pro
Clean, timely and professional
Response from DS PAINTING

"thanks for the A"


Carol S.
Jul 2018
5.0
Interior Painting
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,000
Derek and Dan were wonderful, and their work is flawless. They were on time both days and cleaned up extremely well, even though I told them some of the cleanup wasn't necessary as the move into the house just occurred 1 - 2 days before painting and there were still a ton of boxes to be unpacked. There were many contractors in and out on day 1, and Derek and Dan worked around them wonderfully. Thanks for the great work, guys.
Response from DS PAINTING

"Just left the job and already have a review. Glad the customer is happy we painted a living room dinning room family room an eat in kitchen in 2 days walls only. Thanks for the A"


John B.
Jul 2018
1.0
Exterior Painting
Contacted provider via email through Angie's List and never heard from provider.
Response from DS PAINTING

"I have been notified by my Angie's list manager that I have the wrong app so I had no idea that people were trying to reach me through Angie's list. Angie's list is constantly changing things and I'm still trying to keep up. with this said I now have the proper app and responding to the quote request."


Gisselle E.
Jun 2018
5.0
Interior Painting
Yes, I recommend this pro
Derek and his brother were extremely professional. They did an excellent job with painting our rooms. Communication before the job went well. They did a good job cleaning up after themselves. Painting job looks very good. Would definitely hire again over any other painting company.

Mark S.
May 2018
5.0
Interior Painting, Drywall Service
Yes, I recommend this pro
$6,300
We are extremely pleased with the job done at a very reasonable price. Both Derek and Dana worked very hard every day. They did an A+ job with prep work and completing the paint job in accordance with our wishes. They were courteous and cleaned up everything before they left each day. Their attention to detail was exceptional! We were so pleased, we have already requested a quote for exterior work to be done in the future. Thanks Derek and Dana!
Response from DS PAINTING

"We were on this job for 2 weeks there was extensive spackling that needed to be done including respackling all the angles in 2 bath rooms and but joints we also spackled many other areas. We painted all the ceilings 2 coats walls 2 coats as well and all trim baseboards doors and the windows and window trim. The price listed includes very good paint. over all the job went well looking forward to be working with this customer again thanks for the A"

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Licensed*

Trade License Number

742242

Trade License Expiration

07/26/2025

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FAQ

DS PAINTING is currently rated 4.7 overall out of 5.
Monday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Thursday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Friday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Saturday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Sunday: Closed
DS PAINTING accepts the following forms of payment: Check
Yes, DS PAINTING offers free project estimates.
Yes, DS PAINTING offers eco-friendly accreditations.
Yes, DS PAINTING offers a 5% senior discount.
No, DS PAINTING does not offer emergency services.
Yes, DS PAINTING offers warranties.
DS PAINTING offers the following services: Interior & Exterior Painting, Drywall Repairs, & Pressure Washing. Bathroom and kitchen remodeling some plumbing and electrical carpentry trim work and exterior repair work for decks and wood siding
Anything not above

Contact Information

162 21st St, Allentown, PA 18104

Service Hours

Sunday:Closed
Monday:9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday:9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday:9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday:9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday:9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday:9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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