"I needed my grandmother's 5 room apartment cleaned out, and was concerned that I would not be able to find a cleaning company that would agree to deal with the filth that she left behind. When Kim was finished the project, the floors, walls, bathroom, kitchen - everything - was completely transformed and sparkling clean. I was very impressed with Kim's commitment to the job and would recommend this service to anyone."
"Excellent service! Workers arrived on time, and took their time with cleaning my gutters. Another plus was that all workers were bilingual! Will definitely be using them again!"
"We got three estimates from three different painting companies to paint our house. Prior painters had not prepped the house adequately, and so there was lots of peeling paint, on top of layers and layers of old paint. In addition, there were some rotted sills on a couple of windows that needed to be replaced before they could be painted. Our estimate appointment was at 8 am and Tom Lopotosky showed up right on time. The three estimates we received from the three painting contractors were all in the same $12,000.00 ballpark. We decided to go with LOPCO for two reasons: The first was that LOPCO has their own construction contractors that would be able to do the repair work (One painting company told me I would have to find my own carpenter to do the woodwork. No thank you.) The second reason was that LOPCO was the only one that offered a FIVE year warranty on their work. They also offered a selection of payment options, and offer the free services of a color-consultant, Susanne. We signed the contract with Tom that stated that the work would start no later than June 8th, 2015 and be finished no later than June 26th. Well, the actual work didn't start until June 22nd. I understand, however, that outdoor painting is very weather-dependent, so you need to be flexible in the time-table you chose. Also, the first step was power-washing the house. The fellow who did the washing did not cover my hydrangea bushes, and the solution (a mild cleaning solution) burned some of the leaves and blossoms. I would have preferred that he cover them, or warned me that the solution might burn tender plants so that I could have covered them. The good news is, the bushes have fully recovered. Having said that,I have nothing but THE HIGHEST PRAISE for the team that prepped and painted the house. Mike (the job-site manager), Aster, Miguel, and Mark (the door specialist), plus the carpenters who were called in to replace additional rotted molding and trim that was discovered later in the process (The added work was an additional $3000 expense. Tom DID warn us that it may happen, particularly in an older house such as ours.), were ALL friendly, courteous, and took great pride in their work. They began by doing a very thorough scraping of the house, and once they determined that the paint was not lead based, they also sanded and feathered the edges so there were no "islands" where the new paint went over the old paint. They used two different types of primer on the part of the house that gets the most exposure to the elements. They then primed the rest of the house and completed the painting. We changed the color of the body of the house to a beautiful dark gray, left the trim white, then added black shutters and glossy red doors. The painters had to be very precise and particular when they were painting the trim. The house looks gorgeous, and we receive lots of compliments from our neighbors. I encourage anyone who is looking for a house painter, especially someone who has an older home, to hire LOPCO. They will not be disappointed. "
"We were initially introduced and worked with CBC Painting through an Angie's List Deal that we purchased for 8 hours of painting for $199 in 2012. We were amazed at how quickly they worked and the great quality of the work performed. They were very professional, polite and courteous. After having such a great experience with CBC, we later worked with Bob Cahill to provide an estimate on a larger project. Bob was able to accomodate our schedule and showed up promptly to review the work. He was very professional and knowledgable. Bob was very timely and accomodating and provided a detailed estimate which was very competitive. Bob was very prompt and responsive to our follow on questions. We ultimately decided on a different company due to scheduling but will definitely consider CBC for our future painting projects based on our positive experiences. "
"From start to finish a very excellent experience! Chris and Tasha personally arrive at the site, and from beginning to end they were both professional and courteous to the job at hand. My gutters are clean again, and the debris on my roof was also removed, we really do appreciate it! Very pleasant to deal with, great pricing, will definitely be contacting C Stromberg Services Inc again in the future!"
"William did a great job. He told me everything that he was going to do from priming to painting the finishing touches. He was very professional and friendly. He was a stickler for detail and a perfectionist . His price for this work was very reasonable for me. I was very happy and I feel I have a new house. I will plan to ask him to do other paint jobs as they come up."
"Ben was outstanding. He showed up exactly on time and he moved all of the furniture. The deck now looks cleaner than at any time that I have lived in the house. I would hire him back in an instant."
Sandblasting Services questions, answered by experts
If you’re DIYing the project, it could take up to a week if you aren’t able to dedicate full-time hours. If you hire a professional and they arrive with a team, expect your stairs to be sanded in as little as 2 hours (for simple projects). Finishing the stairs takes a while longer as there are drying and sealing times to consider, but the actual work will take much less time than the sanding portion.
The best way to sand a deck is by cleaning it, sanding the boards and stairs with 60- or 80-grit sandpaper, and sanding the railings and posts with 80-grit sandpaper. You should sand in the direction of the wood grain to avoid damaging the timber. When sanding your deck, use medium pressure and aim for an even sand. Pressing too hard with a sander can damage decks, as most are softwoods.
You can concrete can be done when it’s wet or dry. However, it’s safer when wet, as harmful dust and chemicals are present. Sanding it when dry is faster, but you’ll agitate more dust and chemicals, meaning you’ll need to be more careful.
Your pro will most likely bill you at an hourly rate of $50 to $80 per hour to sandblast a door due to its small size. This type of job won't take long, so if you have other surfaces that need cleaning, schedule those tasks at the same time to get your money's worth from your pro's visit.
Regular sealing and repainting help maintain the restored surface’s durability.
The Scituate, RI homeowners’ guide to sandblasting services
From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.
Sandblasting is a powerful method to remove paint, primer, and other coatings from hard surfaces. Learn the cost to rent a sandblaster and the factors involved.
The cost to sandblast your home’s exterior or another surface on your property depends on the method and the materials you use. Learn more with this guide.
Sandblasting is a powerful technique used to strip paint, rust, and other material from a surface. Learn when you’d use this technique, its cost, and how it works.
Sandblasting is a paint removal technique that uses high-speed projection to strip a surface. Learn about sandblasting for paint removal and when you should avoid it.
