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CertaPro Painters® of the Main Line

Exterior Surfaces - Powerwashing, Exterior Surfaces - Sandblasting, Carpentry Framing - Install,

About us

Fantastic People, Fair Prices, Award Winning Craftsmanship. That is what we are known for - and that is what I hear everyday from our clients. Our people really care about the experience our clients have - we don't want you to be "satisfied", we want you to be "thrilled". We are not cheap, but we do not have Main Line prices either - by FAR we are the best value. And the proof is in our awards - voted "Best of the Main Line" 11 times, Angie's List Super Service 6 times. In an uncertain world and unreliable industry we deliver Certainty - and we understand that Painting is Personal - great people matter. Additional DBA - CertaPro Painters Ltd. Independently owned & operated. Additional contact name - Chris Drucquer.

Business highlights

Emergency services offered
33 years of experience

Services we offer

Carpentry, Color Consultation., Deck Cleaning & Sealing, Faux Finishes, Interior & Exterior Painting, Power Washing, Wallpaper Application & Removal

Amenities

Emergency Services

Yes

Free Estimates

Yes

Accepted Payment Methods

  • CreditCard
Reviews
4.8118 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
90%
4
5%
3
4%
2
1%
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Showing 26-50 of 118 reviews
Christopher G.
Jun 2016
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$4,200
I had a great experience with CertaPro Painters.  From the initial contact and scheduling of the estimate, to the initial meeting and all the way through the end of the job - I was very pleased with the level of service, professionalism and quality of work executed.  I contacted numerous painters to get estimates and it was obvious from that initial meeting that CertaPro stood head and shoulders above the rest.  I could tell from the questions asked during that initial walkthrough that there was a much higher attention to detail to the prep work that needed to be done in our home.  Despite the fact that they were more expensive than the other more budget painters I contacted, I am confident that I would have not received nearly as high quality of work as these guys.  I have already referred them to my own mother for her upcoming paint job and will continue to recommend them to my friends. Thanks for everything!

Pam T.
Jun 2016
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
unknown

Helen G.
May 2016
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$10,000
The power washing was terrific.  They knew what they were doing and added chemicals for surfaces that that would help.

The painting was all done well and professionally.  They guys were great -- always happy to get input and never upset by a change in plans.  Everyone involved worked to make us happy.

Only down sides: they estimated much less time than it actually took and they expected us to find any problems (spills, bad spots of paining, etc.).  They were excellent about fixing any problems, but I would have liked them to do a bit more quality control instead of leaving it all to us.

All in all, it was a great experience!

Edwin K.
May 2016
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$800
unknown

Janet S.
May 2016
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$900
CertaPro painted our kitchen and did a wonderful job.  The crew was prompt and polite and very careful.  The cleaned up afterward and the paint job is excellent.

Maurice H.
May 2016
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,200
As always, CertaPro of Bryn Mawr was excellent in every way.  Have used only them since mid 90's for painting.

Christopher B.
Apr 2016
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
unknown

Henry L.
Apr 2016
4.0
$1,800
It was between CertoPro and a solo guy who worked for me before and did good work.  CertaPro was very responsive about answering calls, coming out to do the estimate, providing a proposal in writing and scheduling the work.  I did not hire the little guy because he failed to respond to several phone calls when I left messages saying "you got the job; please call to schedule."  Of course, that's the kind of thing that drives consumers crazy when dealing with the little guys.  CertaPro's job was good enough but not great.  I did not take advantage of their offer to come back to do touch up and that was entirely my doing and not at all their fault.  My problem with CertaPro is that they use subcontractors which I realize should not have surprised me.  The guy (or gal) who wants to invest in a painting franchise is not necessary the guy (or gal) who wants to paint for a living.  Personally, I'd rather have the work done by somebody who thinks "this is my business and my name on the line."  The CertaPro price and the solo guy price were pretty much the same but the job cost me more from CertaPro because i tipped the subcontractors.  Again, entirely my own doing; they didn't ask for anything.  They were nice guys and they worked hard.  It was pretty easy to figure out they were not making much money; 3 guys doing the job the other guy was going to do alone AND some significant percentage, of course, going to CertaPro. Here are some of the things I didn't like about the actual job.  They got paint on the screen inserts in my Pella windows which I laboriously removed myself; they could have popped them out to paint; it takes about 2 seconds.  They left scratches on my kitchen cabinetry, which I don't understand because they covered the kitchen cabinets.  Some of the wood work is "drippy."  In case you didn't figure it out yet, I am very, very, very picky. Anyway, the job looks nice enough and nothing was horrible but in the future I will hire the little guy, so the guy in my home has a vested interest in the job.  (I deliberated a lot about the score for qualify, probably a "good minus" or a "fair plus."  I want to be fair.)



Cliff S.
Mar 2016
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
unknown

Brett E.
Mar 2016
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$800
unknown

JUDITH L.
Mar 2016
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
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Justin H.
Feb 2016
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
unknown

Paul S.
Feb 2016
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$5,500
unknown

DICK E.
Feb 2016
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
unknown

Marjorie F.
Feb 2016
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$5,100
unknown

Natalie B.
Feb 2016
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$600
unknown

Marc S.
Feb 2016
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
unknown

Shakira A.
Feb 2016
2.0
$4,000

I did a lot of research before choosing this company. CertaPro was a lot of friendly talk and we were taken in by that and the reviews on Angie's List and elsewhere. I knew the company didn't want bad reviews, but I have lived for a year with this and felt it was time to share my experiences.

Let me begin by saying that when we complained about the work, we were told that the best crews were busy on larger jobs. That is really what we were told. We paid extra to have the walls better prepared. In the kitchen there are sharp protrusions under the paint that either were not there before or were not repaired. I can only surmise that since this area was low to the ground and not in an often seen spot that it was ignored. It took me a while to find it and it just made everything worse.

Chris sent different people twice to repair the poorly done work. When it was clear, after months of difficulty, that no repair had been a good one, we gave up. How much bad work can one have done and continue to put up with giving up time and then again being disappointed?  Two people worked on the master bathroom to repair the poor job done originally and now the paint on the door jamb is peeling. This is not professional. Chris did not keep an eye on the work as it was happening. There was a "team lead" who was supposed to be in charge. This did not work out.

We designated (as asked) a sink for washing brushes.  The painting crew dried off their brushes by striking them on the one of our tree trunks outside.

We left the nails in the walls in the kitchen and bathroom stating that we wanted them there to rehang pictures (as suggested by Angie's List). The nails were removed and the nail holes puttied. There was paint on some of the wood in the kitchen and since we used the same color , they claimed it was the prior painting (years before we moved in). I learned that if I could wipe off the paint if it was new, but that old paint would not come off. I had to go around the kitchen myself and was able to remove paint, which meant it was from CertaPro.

There was sometimes a language barrier and at times, no one to help with that.

The crews were not always timely.

It seems we were not important enough for one of the "best" crews. (We even waited until the off-season, taking advantage of a slight discount (also recommended by Angie's List).  I am so glad we tried a smaller job instead of hiring CertaPro for painting/staining the exterior of the house. I would neither use this company again nor recommend it..



Joe E.
Jan 2016
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,000
Everything went great. Had a few struggles setting up the initial appointment but once I expressed some concerns the owner came and met with me personally.
Response from CertaPro Painters® of the Main Line
"It was a pleasure working with you! I'm glad all worked out. I'm sorry about the initial trouble setting up the appointment - that is rare, but it happens. Chris Drucquer (owner)"

Jonathan L.
Jan 2016
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$20,000
unknown
Response from CertaPro Painters® of the Main Line
"Thank you very much! It was OUR pleasure. Look forward to working together in the future. Chris Drucquer"

JUDITH L.
Dec 2015
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,600
unknown

Lenore R.
Dec 2015
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
unknown

MICHELLE R.
Dec 2015
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,000
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Tom C.
Oct 2015
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,000
unknown

Cynthia D.
Oct 2015
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$6,000

I bought a big deal for this service and it worked wonderfully -- very good. I spent $5,000 more than the price of the deal. They did a good job, but I am questioning that because the offer was, like, 40 gallons of paint or something like that and so many hours of labor. It probably took more hours of labor because they painted the whole house and not just a room or two. But I did not expect it to come in quite that much, but it did. It looks wonderful. They did a great job, but it was a  little pricey.

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FAQ

CertaPro Painters® of the Main Line is currently rated 4.8 overall out of 5.

CertaPro Painters® of the Main Line accepts the following forms of payment: CreditCard

Yes, CertaPro Painters® of the Main Line offers free project estimates.

No, CertaPro Painters® of the Main Line does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.

No, CertaPro Painters® of the Main Line does not offer a senior discount.

Yes, CertaPro Painters® of the Main Line offers emergency services.

No, CertaPro Painters® of the Main Line does not offer warranties.