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ARCH PAINTING
4.4(
160
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Serving Exeter, NH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1997

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Work was performed exactly as discussed and agreed to (match existing paint colors) at estimated cost. Start was delayed at our request due to high heat and humidity, with no complaints. Work was further delayed through no fault of Arch Painting due to continuous wet weather. Once a good weather window finally occurred, the work was performed quickly with no impact on us. We were totally satisfied with the quality of the work and the finished product."
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+17

3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Chilel Painting
5.0(
22
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Serving Exeter, NH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The painting of 3 bedrooms and other rooms was better than expected. It had to look beautiful, they were painted by artists. Next they refinished our dark wood kitchen cabinets and transformed them into a beautiful, bright workspace using 4 highly skilled artisans. We were worried about the mess we would have unloading the cabinets but they had an ingenious method of protecting our dishes, food etc while they were always in the cabinets. We certainly chose the right highly skilled company for our much needed restoration."
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+115

Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Premier Painting
4.7(
55
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Serving Exeter, NH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"We researched for exterior painters on Angi’s List; Home Advisor and also looked through google reviews as well. There are a lot of painters out there, but we did narrow it down to five and obtained estimates from all. We selected Pete of Premier Painting and so happy we did. From the beginning he was timely with his follow up to our calls/emails; he provided an initial estimate based on information and photos and then met with us to do a more detailed estimate (which didn’t change, except for additional items that we decided to include). His estimate was competitive and we just had a “good feeling” that he would be the right fit for us and based on reviews, a good painter. Although we were initially going to be scheduled for Spring of 2022, at the last minute Pete had an opening in the schedule for the end of this season and began in September. His work is great; he sprayed and brushed our home and when he sprayed he back brushed for complete coverage; he is neat; cleans up each day; is organized in his approach on how and what he painted so as the front was done first both trim and body so from the road it looked complete. During the course of his being here, we ended up making some changes in terms of stain treatment for our deck, which resulted in more sanding; adding an item or two and he has always been professional and agreeable. In addition to painting the entire exterior - our deck balusters were all stained brown and he is painting them all white - pretty labor intensive but the finished product is just what we hoped for. For various reasons he ended up painting our home by himself and he is here every day - 6 days a week, weather permitting; is communicative if he won’t be here for weather related reasons - and he even returned our dog when he was leaving and found her down the road. A pleasure to work with; we highly recommend.--"
Recent interior painting
Recent interior painting
Recent interior painting
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+6

Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Adam's Quality Painting
4.8(
30
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Serving Exeter, NH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Amazing! A truly professional company. Great to work with. The work was exceptional! Would recommend them and hire them again for any painting we might need done. No drips, no overruns, no paint on the siding or driveway. And, they got it done in one day. A very long day but one day."
Painting - Exterior Project
All the cabinet doors are brought to our shop to be completely refinished in an environment where the paint can properly cure.
This 1940s home looks brand new, after a complete refinishing of the siding and trim, a flat finish for the siding, satin finish for the trim, and newly constructed trellises integrated into the corner boards.
Painting - Exterior Project
Painting - Exterior Project

+153

Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Painters Industry, LLC
5.0(
16
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Serving Exeter, NH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Paulo offered a fair price. He and his team were on time, efficient and friendly. Paulo was exceptional in handling of the job. I had a large attic room, closet and stairwell done. It came out beautiful . I would hire again."
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Blue Harbors Interior Painting
5.0(
53
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Serving Exeter, NH and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Michael at Blue Harbor Painting did an amazing job. He went above and beyond to make sure every aspect of his work was perfect. I will definitely recommend him to friends and would hire him again."
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Response time2 hrs
Response rate90%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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KLS Painting and Tiling
4.9(
62
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Serving Exeter, NH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"I am very happy with the quality of the paint job that Silas Silva of KLS Painting company performed. He proved to be an excellent choice among 5 other pros who sent the quotes. He was hired for painting exterior of my house and fences. I was especially impressed with how he and his crew meticulously scrapping, sanding &oil primer of all of the imperfection of the existing shingles, replacing and repairing any areas need to be done before the paint job and the result was like I got a brand new house. My house can be considered big enough and aged so the work was very time consuming and thanks to KLS painting professionals. I strongly recommend KLS painting to anyone who needs quality & afforable painting job."
Kitchen cabinets
Kitchen cabinets
Kitchen cabinets
Kitchen cabinets
Response time3 hrs
Response rate93%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Paintworks By Dennis, LLC
5.0(
69
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Serving Exeter, NH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"In addition to Dennis's excellent painting skills, his experience and knowledge of different products to use was excellent. He also went beyond expectations of working with a contractor. He returned every communication promptly and answered all questions. When I wanted advice on improving some areas around the house prior to his start of work, he made an extra trip to stop by in person, provided his thoughts on best practices, and even lent me some items to use until the project start. I would definitely recommend Dennis for your painting needs."
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Recommended by92%of homeowners
RES Painting, LLC
4.8(
66
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Serving Exeter, NH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1996

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"These guys are THE BEST!!! We hired them for a fairly big interior paint job (+1700 sq ft + ceilings). On personal level, they are out-going, friendly and funny. They work well as a team. Ryan came in with a well-thought-through plan of how the job would go, day-by-day...and they stuck to it. The estimate was VERY reasonable, compared to another outfit. (Those other guys started off at nearly twice the price, came down twice (still unable to match RES), and then, when I called them back as courtesy to let them know we weren't going with them, they said "we could have beaten that price and your guys will probably just throw paint around and do a lousy job"...BOY WERE THEY WRONG!) RES gave us enough coats to cover a pretty bad initial painting provided by out building contractor with, by far, better paint. They took great pride in the quality of their labor and it shows in their cut lines. It looks like they were done with very accurate taping, but it was all done by hand...a couple of guys who really know their craft and take the time to make sure they are providing the customer with "the service we deserve." But honestly, I'm not sure that's solely the reason...these guys are self-driven to make sure the job is something THEY can be proud of...and, as noted before, it shows. It took a full week and each night, the house was totally usable and CLEAN!!!...again a feature/service they take pride in. Unfortunately for those looking to have an interior done during the "summer" (Apr to about Oct) you're going to have to wait for these gents...and it'll be well worth the wait!...because they switch over exteriors then and, from what they said, they're booking up interiors for next "winter" already. So plan ahead, give them a shot, and I'll bet you'll be as impressed as we are."
Recommended by98%of homeowners
Star Painting Service Group, Inc.
5.0(
30
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Serving Exeter, NH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"They are hard working and clean up everything. The crew were excellent and very polite. I would recommend Star Painting for anyone who is considering painting their house. They even did needed carpentry. Our home has never looked so good on the outside since we bought it in 2008. Thank you Eddie and the Star Painting Crew!!!!!!"
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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FAQs for painting projects in Exeter, NH

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.

The Exeter, NH homeowners’ guide to painting services

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