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Alvarez Painting
Interior Home or Surfaces Service, Specialty Painting Service, Specialty Painting - Mural or Trompe Loeil,
About us
Will respond quickly to text inquiries at 214-662-8063. 3 Employees. Uses subs for electrical, carpentry, plumbing, floor & tile. Cost is determined by the job. No travel charges
Business highlights
25 years of experience
Services we offer
Painting Interior, Painting Exterior, Carpentry, Appliance Refinishing, Cabinet
Amenities
Free Estimates
Yes
Warranties
Yes
Accepted Payment Methods
- CreditCard
Reviews
4.8194 Reviews
| Number of Stars | Image of Distribution | Number of Ratings |
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Showing 51-75 of 194 reviews
Donna F.
Feb 2015
They did such a great job and I cant wait to use them again for my kitchen. He is a very nice guy, honest and he is also a christian.
Doug C.
Jan 2015
We were very happy with the work that was done. About six weeks later, perhaps due to recent earthquake activity or maybe just typical movement in a pier and beam home, we had some spots near where the work was completed that cracked. I called Paul and he came out a couple hours later that day, checked it out, and then said he'd come back in the afternoon and repair it for us. He and his son came back and completed the work at no charge. We are very grateful for the excellent service and would definitely use them again.
David E.
Dec 2014
This was a major scope-creap project. Started out with repairs to a closet that had held the water heater. Then we expanded the project to include refinishing and painting the walls in two bedrooms, a hall, a bathroom, the laundry room - and installing wood floors in the entire bedroom wing of the house, including closets. So all furnishings were removed and replaced. Plus we added new doors through-out the house - started with three doors and finished with 12 - door frames are all off alittle due to this being a 45 year-old house.
Paul and his team were very flexible, were very diligent, and cleaned up after themselves. They started at 8:00 am and finished at 6:00 pm. They only took breaks for lunch - no smoke breaks, or rest breaks - they worked!
When I asked about floors, Paul brought in a sub-contractor that laid new hickory foors - previously carpet - and they were finished to our specifications with a matching stain to the wood in our living areas.
Paul Alvarez was on-site throughout the project and acted as my project manager - we had a running list of items that we worked through together and he kept up with the list.
The last item that they finished was the wine closet that they created from the old water heater closet - creative solution.
We will have Paul and team back after the first of the year to refinish our bedroom/office, which will be a small project by comparison.
Paul helped us to create solutions around color and texture for the rooms that we finished and he ensured that the work was performed to our satisfaction. His team treated our home and furnishings with the same care that they would use in their own homes - they were all professional and courteous.
Paul and his team were very flexible, were very diligent, and cleaned up after themselves. They started at 8:00 am and finished at 6:00 pm. They only took breaks for lunch - no smoke breaks, or rest breaks - they worked!
When I asked about floors, Paul brought in a sub-contractor that laid new hickory foors - previously carpet - and they were finished to our specifications with a matching stain to the wood in our living areas.
Paul Alvarez was on-site throughout the project and acted as my project manager - we had a running list of items that we worked through together and he kept up with the list.
The last item that they finished was the wine closet that they created from the old water heater closet - creative solution.
We will have Paul and team back after the first of the year to refinish our bedroom/office, which will be a small project by comparison.
Paul helped us to create solutions around color and texture for the rooms that we finished and he ensured that the work was performed to our satisfaction. His team treated our home and furnishings with the same care that they would use in their own homes - they were all professional and courteous.
Sandra G.
Dec 2014
The job was scheduled and completed very quickly. The two men that came to paint the house worked very hard and did an excellent job. Mr. Alvarez came by to give them instructions and then to follow up once the work was complete. I am very satisfied with the way the house looks.
Dwayne M.
Nov 2014
He did a wonderful job. He did it right on budget and didn’t go over. He was always on time. It was perfect.
Frank M.
Nov 2014
They were very responsive because I did not plan ahead and they responded the very next day after my garage floor was refinished and all my stuff was out on the driveway. Their painting quality was fair in my judgment. I had to point out areas where they missed caulking. I also found where they did not paint the top of some shelves.
Greg B.
Oct 2014
He skimmed/painted and I paid him the $1,500 in cash. I called (and texted about 3 times) Alvarez to tell them they missed some paint in some areas. I never once received a return phone call.
Additionally, a week goes by and I begin to put up my crown molding and the walls are so uneven, there are two inch gaps between the crown molding and the walls. I had to reskim the entire room.
Additionally, a week goes by and I begin to put up my crown molding and the walls are so uneven, there are two inch gaps between the crown molding and the walls. I had to reskim the entire room.
Response from Alvarez Painting
"Totally untrue, this house was a flip job we told him of the many problems he insisted on just getting the wall skimmed which we did and did a great job, but this customer thought he could add additional work and it would be free, the foundation is all messed up and when a house is not stable it moves and what happens cracks follow. He got a great job and price but some are never pleased and he let us know by his comments the guy who flipped this house"
William C.
Jul 2014
The house was built in 1979 in the northeast part of Garland, over the last three decades it had developed foundation problems. Last year I repaired the foundation and plumbing problems. This year in June I contracted with Alvarez Painting Co. to repair the sheetrock. He repaired the cracks, retextured, and painted. I had asked him for walls that looked as good as the ones that you see in a new house model. I got what I asked for and as of a month later I think they look better than some I see in model homes. The wood door had been installed by a different contractor who could not get the color right. Paul's stripped it and restrained it, now it looks much better. The window sill had been practical board that had gotten wet and blotted and was falling apart, Paul replaced it with Poplar which is a much better wood then I had expected.
Chris D.
Jul 2014
We are very pleased with the work and feel it was a fair price for their time. Also they were able to get it done within two days after my initial call. Paul and his worker were very courteous and professional, and they left no mess.
Allison M.
Jun 2014
I read the reviews expecially the bad ones and decided to take a chance. Wow! Was I happy! In my guest bathroom I required the wallpaer to be removed and the walls painted. The 1st painter removed most of the wallpaper and revealed electrical holes left by the builder. He painted the walls without covering the holes or smoothing the walls. I called Mr. Alvarez and explained the situation. He came by looked at the bathroom and gave me a price. He came alone early on Tuesday patched the holes and mudded the walls. Thursday he and another gentleman sanded the walls and painted. The wallls are glorous. They are smooth and uniform in color. I plan on having him come back and do the interior of my house. YEAH!
Lee G.
Jun 2014
Excellent. He was able to come the very day I called him.
Christopher F.
Apr 2014
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Sam F.
Apr 2014
Initially I contacted Paul Alvarez to paint my living & dining rooms, hallway, kitchen and laundry, guest and master bathrooms. As we went along, I asked him for his price to do additional projects. Before Paul could begin painting, there was extensive damage to the wall in my living room from Ant infestation and he re-built the wall as well as filled cracks in the wall. Paul had a crew of approximately five (5) workers who followed his directions regarding laying the laminate & ceramic flooring and painting. Another company was contracted and paid to lay the laminate and ceramic flooring, but quit before finishing the project. Paul stepped up and offered to finish these projects and at a lower rate. During the painting and floor laying, all my furniture was covered and protected. At the end of each workday, Paul and his crew left my house clear of trash and tools. Items that were trash were neatly stacked on the curb to be picked up on trash day by the City.
Paul did such a fantastic job, I took pictures of the progress and showed his work to my friends and co-workers. Several even asked for his telephone number for possible projects.
If Paul had to pick up items from Home Depot, the store's sales person called me to take my payment information and at the end of the project, Paul gave me a breakdown of work done as well as copies of all items purchased.
I am very, very pleased with the outcome of these projects, my home looks like a new place and when I am ready to paint my four (4) bedrooms, I plan to contact Paul Alvarez to do the projects.
Paul treated my projects like a job, he and his crew started work each day between 8:30 AM - 5 PM. He was very professional and answered my questions. He is a professional with great ideas based on my specific taste.
.Frances P.
Feb 2014
I highly recommend them. I had a lot of damage when the sewer line overflowed into my house. I had damage to 3 or 4 walls and about 2 feet from the floor was cut out and had to be replaced. He didn't have to repaint the whole living room because it only affected one wall, but he made the whole living room look new. They were amazing. Worked all day while I was at work & when I got home, things were put back so that I could still live in the house while the work was being done. Very professional! I would definitely use them again for anything I needed repairs on. I tell everyone about how great they are!!!!!
Cynthia C.
Nov 2013
The contractor was quick to respond to our Angie's list inquiry. He spent several hours with us reviewing the job before placing his bid. His initial bid was within the same range as two other bids we had received when we were choosing our contractor, but changed after the job began....
Several things were disappointing about this contractor's work:
Re: PRICE
1) The contractor underestimated his labor in his original bid-the contractor should have taken more time to accurately estimate his labor instead of expecting the client to pay additional fees at the end of the job. This dropped his score on price from a "B" to a "C"
2) The contractor never showed any invoices for supplies he purchased for the job (that we had agreed to reimburse to him)-He just stated we owed him "x" amount of dollars for the supplies. This dropped his score on price from a "C" to a "D"
Re: QUALITY
1) The plaster work in several rooms had multiple patches of air bubbles that needed to be repaired, and a wood inlaid floor in need of restoration was "undetectably restored". This dropped his score on Quality from a "B" to a "C"
Re: RESPONSIVENESS
1) The contractor was hesitant to repair items on "the punch list" that were unsatisfactory to us (i.e. the air bubbles in the plaster and the wood inlaid floor). We really had to press him to finish the work after we had paid him, and he never returned the key after completing the job. This dropped his score on Responsiveness from a "B" to a "C"
In summary, When people plan a remodel on a budget, it is disheartening to work with a contractor that either can't, or won't, manage a budget for the job-"D" for professionalism
Several things were disappointing about this contractor's work:
Re: PRICE
1) The contractor underestimated his labor in his original bid-the contractor should have taken more time to accurately estimate his labor instead of expecting the client to pay additional fees at the end of the job. This dropped his score on price from a "B" to a "C"
2) The contractor never showed any invoices for supplies he purchased for the job (that we had agreed to reimburse to him)-He just stated we owed him "x" amount of dollars for the supplies. This dropped his score on price from a "C" to a "D"
Re: QUALITY
1) The plaster work in several rooms had multiple patches of air bubbles that needed to be repaired, and a wood inlaid floor in need of restoration was "undetectably restored". This dropped his score on Quality from a "B" to a "C"
Re: RESPONSIVENESS
1) The contractor was hesitant to repair items on "the punch list" that were unsatisfactory to us (i.e. the air bubbles in the plaster and the wood inlaid floor). We really had to press him to finish the work after we had paid him, and he never returned the key after completing the job. This dropped his score on Responsiveness from a "B" to a "C"
In summary, When people plan a remodel on a budget, it is disheartening to work with a contractor that either can't, or won't, manage a budget for the job-"D" for professionalism
Response from Alvarez Painting
"well most of what [member name removed] did was to get a quote but durning the whole project she added items, the house was in very bad condition probably 30-40 year old duplex which we took and repaired to her expectation. The problem with the customer is as she added work she would say add to the price which she denied so I let her know I had all text messages to back up what she had asked for but then she got upset because she felt it should be free.I feel customers should be honest about posting there report about our ethics because we do provide high end finishes she praised us everyday up to when she felt all the extra work should be free. The part of not showing receipts is not true, The husband who went over the quote was not involved at all until the end when I presented a quote which there was a cost of 150 for painting three doors base and trim from white to chocolate which was fair but he felt it shouldn't have been charged. When we did the walk thru it was suppose to be one color on ceilings and walls one color on doors,base and trim, but [member name removed] painted just about every room different colors splitting doors in two colors and she changed from day one. My guys got along but they couldn't believe how she put so many colors after I had quoted a single color she added over 10 different colors at least and expects it to be the same price as a single color. she purchased a stove top which was to small which she bought a special kit to hide that the hole was cut to big which we installed free but she treated us bad cause we couldn't get back the exact day it was delivered. Her husband sent rude calls I informed him it would be installed asap and then we left the key in the kitchen which he told me to keep until the project was done."
Jan M.
Nov 2013
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Jack S.
Oct 2013
Paul and his crew did excellent work in a professional manner. They will be doing more work for us in a few weeks. Paul responded quickly to my initial call, came to our house 2 days later to view the requirements, sent a reasonable estimate the next day, and performed high quality work in the agreed time-frame.
They did a few "extras" at our request and the price was very reasonable.
His crew was quiet, clean, and respectful at all times. Paul runs his business well.
They did a few "extras" at our request and the price was very reasonable.
His crew was quiet, clean, and respectful at all times. Paul runs his business well.
Brooks G.
Oct 2013
The crew of 3 arrived on time and got to work quickly. They were careful to protect the walls and floor and got the work finished on time.
Edward D.
Sep 2013
Everything was on time and on budget. They even did some drywall texturing that I had not completed.
Jennifer H.
Sep 2013
This is the second time I have used Paul and his is fantastic. He is very busy so he has to fit me in his schedule. The crew arrives on time and works fast. It is also the cleanest paint crew ever as they are constantly cleaning as they go. Paul wants to make every customer happy and is meticulous in his work. Thanks Paul! I will definitely be using you again.
Susan W.
Aug 2013
Alavarez Painting did an excellent job with the repairs. They were prompt with the estimate and scheduling of the job. The job was completed within a day. The price was reasonable. The workers were very professional. We would use them again and would not hesitate to recommend to family and friends.
Paul W.
Jun 2013
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Amanda K.
May 2013
Paul and his team did a great job. I changed my mind twice on what I wanted done, and Paul never said a word. He just set back, let me make up my mind, and provided a quote each time. Once I knew what I wanted, he made helpful suggestions, which I took. He and his team did all of the work in 1 1/2 days, much to my surprise, and they did a great job. Paul was always friendly and punctual. I would definitely hire them again in the future.
Ronald S.
May 2013
Called back same day arrived on time for quote and quote came back when expected. Very prompt in starting and completing work. Good quality job, but did notice that they didn't paint both sides of door (not sure if that was mentioned specifically, but would have like him to have asked about it). Wife and I thought price was a bit high, but didn't get other quotes based upon his review on Angie's list, so it may have been fine (I usually do my own work but have been under the weather). Everyone was professional, friendly , and again, good quality, and cleanup. Would use him again for sure.
Renee B.
Mar 2013
Great
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Alvarez Painting is currently rated 4.8 overall out of 5.
Alvarez Painting accepts the following forms of payment: CreditCard
Yes, Alvarez Painting offers free project estimates.
No, Alvarez Painting does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Alvarez Painting does not offer a senior discount.
No, Alvarez Painting does not offer emergency services.
Yes, Alvarez Painting offers warranties.