Serving Cobb Island, MD and surrounding areas
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Super Service Award Winner
In business since 1995
Free estimates
Warranties offered
"My experience has been excellent. Mendez Painting Services LLC painted the whole house outside. Replace a lot of wood that had rotted, restore all the ceilings, and paint it. Replace some of the wood in the windows that were broken and paint all the windows"
+83
Serving Cobb Island, MD and surrounding areas
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Super Service Award Winner
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Warranties offered
Small jobs welcome
"Ended doin a great job on painting/staining my porch, highly recommended."
+172
Serving Cobb Island, MD and surrounding areas
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In business since 2000
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Chavez Painting and General Construction did an excellent job painting our bedroom and fixed the cracks in the crown molding! As it turns out, one of our gutters was clogged. Chavez came to our home the next day and cleaned all of our gutters. Great job! Would hire him again!"
+50
Serving Cobb Island, MD and surrounding areas
Approved
Super Service Award Winner
In business since 1999
Free estimates
Credit card accepted
"Mike was fantastic to work with. Beautiful job. We plan to hire him for our next painting project and we recommend him to others."
Serving Cobb Island, MD and surrounding areas
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In business since 1993
Free estimates
Customers say: True professional
"Charles was very easygoing and easy to work with. The job was completed, within cost, as scheduled and requested. Very reasonable pricing with great results. I have several smaller projects, and CG Custom Painting has earned my business for future painting needs."
+5
Serving Cobb Island, MD and surrounding areas
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In business since 2022
Free estimates
Small jobs welcome
"Efrain did a wonderful job painting our bedroom as well as our large kitchen. He also did some drywall patching and painting. We plan to have him paint our garage as well. What he charges is very reasonable, he is always on time and is a very easy going guy to work with."
+20
Serving Cobb Island, MD and surrounding areas
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Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2014
Free estimates
Warranties offered
"Mr Scobar did a great job of painting the bedroom walls and trim in with 2 coats of paint in our house"
+10
Serving Cobb Island, MD and surrounding areas
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In business since 2020
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"I have had Vet Run and Son come out twice now, and will continue to hire them for future home projects. Powerwashing roof, gutters, patios, install pet door, repair shed roof, and several other projects. They are always polite, show up on time, and do a great job communicating what the work will entail and a break down of the cost. I definitely plan to hire them again in the future."
+107
Serving Cobb Island, MD and surrounding areas
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Super Service Award Winner
In business since 1988
Free estimates
Warranties offered
"I contacted Omar about a job to repair a section of drywall in a kitchen that was damaged by a bathroom leak, and then to paint the entire kitchen ceiling after the repair. After taking a look at some emailed photos of the area, Omar provided a fair estimate - less than the most expensive estimate I got, but more than an estimate from another handyman. Omar was very responsive in providing the estimate within 24 hours, and also was able to start the job within 1-2 days after agreeing on the estimate. On the day, one of Omar's crew members, Benevicio(?), showed up on time, confirmed what needed to be done, and then began covering all of the areas with tape and plastic protection from dust and painting, as well as covering the floors between the front door and the repair area with drop cloths. He did what was needed to repair the sheetrock, and then painted the entire kitchen ceiling with the paint that I provided. He was careful to avoid contact with the walls, since we discussed that I didn't have paint to repaint the walls, only the ceiling. As other reviewers have mentioned, B. took care to protect the areas from dust and paint - covering all the walls, sealing off the open kitchen with a plastic divider, covering the floors, and wearing shoe covers - which I certainly appreciated. And, he was conscientious about clean-up after the job, to try to leave the work site as he found it. The job he did with the drywall repair and painting was also top-notch. I've had a number of sheetrock repairs done in our home, and this was one of the more flawless repairs - it's almost impossible to see the joints between the drywall patch and the original drywall, which is difficult to make happen. I appreciate the attention to detail and skill, so I won't hesitate to call Omar agin."
+15
Serving Cobb Island, MD and surrounding areas
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In business since 2015
Free estimates
Customers say: Quick response
"Winston replaced carpet with a gorgeous laminate floor. He removed all the previous flooring and did a great job with clean up after the project was completed. The floor looked amazing when finished! Highly recommend!"
Most homeowners opt for semi-gloss or high-gloss paint to make the baseboards stand out against the walls. If you’d rather keep things subtle, matching the wall sheen with eggshell or satin also works well. When your trim has nicks or dents, reach for a flatter, matte finish—it hides minor imperfections better than a shiny coat.
Stripping old paint from trim costs $1 to $3 per linear foot. Pros use specialized tools and techniques to lift away existing layers without gouging the wood, then prep the surface for a fresh finish. While it adds to your budget, proper removal protects the molding and sets the stage for a smoother, longer-lasting paint job.
Tackling the baseboards first often leads to crisper lines. Painting trim first lets you tape off the boards instead of the walls, so you’re less likely to splatter color where you don’t want it. Any stray marks on the wall get covered when you roll on the final coat, making the whole process faster and tidier.
You can absolutely paint baseboards in place. Leaving them installed avoids the risk of cracking or misaligning the boards when they’re reattached. With thorough cleaning, light sanding, and careful taping, a pro—or an experienced DIYer—can achieve a sharp, factory-smooth finish while saving you the hassle of prying off and reinstalling trim.
Painting almost always beats replacement in cost. Swapping out baseboards runs about $150 in DIY materials or roughly $1,100 with a pro, while repainting costs about $50 in supplies and $1 to $5 per square foot for labor. Unless the boards are warped or severely damaged, a fresh coat delivers the same visual upgrade for a fraction of the price.
Paintable caulk and wood filler are the go-to fixes for nail holes in baseboards. Wood filler sands flush for a glass-smooth surface, while caulk provides a flexible seal that won’t crack as the house settles. Either way, patching those tiny divots before you prime ensures your finished baseboards look seamless.
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