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Avatar for Essential Painting Company
Essential Painting Company
4.9(
49
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: MediumExterior Building - Paint or Stain - For BusinessExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain+18 more

Serving Harvard, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Al and his team at Essential Painting were fantastic. They painted the interior of our house, stained the front door, pressure washed the deck and pool patio, and repaired the deck. They provided a detailed proposal at a competitive price. They were prompt and completed the work as scheduled. They did an excellent job. The team was friendly and very helpful. I highly recommend them."
Anne and Tom
Painting - Exterior Project
Exterior Painting and Carpentry
Clapboard Siding replacement an painting
Fix ceiling and walls from water leak.

+109

1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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KLS Painting and Tiling
4.9(
62
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Painting or Staining - Small ProjectsExterior Building - Paint or Stain - For BusinessInterior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 Rooms+2 more

Serving Harvard, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"We are extremely pleased with the work Silas did for us, painting the exterior of our home. He is very professional and detail oriented. Our house looks amazing. Silas is great to work with and always prompt. He has also done interior painting and deck staining for us. We are very happy with all of his work and highly recommend him."
Kitchen cabinets
Kitchen cabinets
Kitchen cabinets
Kitchen cabinets
Response time4 hrs
Response rate95%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Target Painting & Contracting Inc
4.8(
182
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Exterior Building - Paint or Stain - For BusinessExterior Home or Structure - Paint or StainExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Large+3 more

Serving Harvard, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Perfect. This was not a typical job. Normally painters paint flat surfaces. This job was to paint (stain) 62 6-sided boards installed as a pergola. I tried to do it myself but only did 4 boards before I gave up and called Target Painting. (Another company refused the job.) Gene was great, as well as all the crew. At one point, one of the painters went up on the roof to monitor the progress and inspect the hard-to-reach places. Everything was great, including the cleanup."
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+92

Recommended by93%of homeowners
Avatar for GL Alliance Painting
GL Alliance Painting
5.0(
23
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeInterior Painting or Staining: 5 + RoomsExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Medium+1 more

Serving Harvard, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Gracy's team did an excellent job! They were always courteous and professional. When leaving for the day everything was always cleaned up. In addition to the whole inside of the house being painted, I had them paint a built in cabinet. Which also came out amazing. Looks so much more updated now. I would not hesitate recommending them, because I know I would definitely hire them again."
North Andover
Exterior Painting
Full exterior painting project including detailed surface preparation, power washing, carpentry replace rotten siding and trims, new columns, and new gable shingles. Prep work, sanding, cauking, 1 coat of priming, 2 coats of high-quality exterior paint from Benjamin Moore.
Exterior Painting
Exterior Painting

+25

Response time2 hrs
Response rate100%
63 neighbors recently requested a quote
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B & R Painting Home Improvement
4.8(
52
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Interior Painting or Staining: 5 + RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 3 - 4 Rooms

Serving Harvard, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Customers say: Quality work

"I recently had B & R Painting Home Improvement at my home, and they did an amazing job. The owner, Ronaldo Renzo, came with another painter and they painted the walls from my hallway into the kitchen, plus the ceilings. Everything looks super clean, bright, and professionally done. They also went above and beyond by fixing a hole in the wall, repairing a cabinet, and making sure a drawer that wasn?t sliding right now works smoothly. They were on time, respectful in my home, and cleaned up completely before they left. I?m so happy with their work that I?m already having them come back to paint my living room next."
interior
interior
interior
interior
interior

+20

Response time4 hrs
Response rate96%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Urbano Painting, Inc.
4.9(
24
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Interior Painting or Staining: 5 + RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 3 - 4 RoomsInterior Surfaces - Paint or Stain- For Business

Serving Harvard, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I highly recommend Urbano Painting. They applied solid stain to the cedar siding and trim of our two-story colonial and performed some repair and replacement carpentry - at a price that was lower than all but one of the quotes I received. All of their work was impeccable. Jocimar and his whole team are a pleasure to deal with and went the extra mile to ensure our complete satisfaction. Everything was done with a high degree of professionalism, from prep work to staining to daily cleanup. The whole experience exceeded my expectations, and I hope to hire them again for interior painting."
painting
painting
painting
painting
painting

+24

Response time4 hrs
Response rate89%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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G&M Painting and Cleaning, Inc.
4.7(
14
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: MediumInterior Painting or Staining: 5 + Rooms

Serving Harvard, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"G&M did a wonderful job on my kitchen cabinets. They supplied the paint, while I supplied the handles and hinges I liked. The job was quoted and completed in a timely manner by this father and son company. There was a bit of overspray, however I saw how well that they had taped off the areas and knew that it was not by an oversight. When the hinges I selected did not align perfectly, they spent the extra time to make sure that they would still look great. I am very happy with out the kitchen came out. I would definitely recommend G&M for painting jobs."
stained Cabinets
Repainted Cabinets
Repainted Cabinets
Repainted Cabinets
Repainted Cabinets

+5

Response time8 hrs
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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FAQs for painting projects in Harvard, MA

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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