Serving North Reading, MA and surrounding areas
Approved
Super Service Award Winner
In business since 1985
Free estimates
Warranties offered
"Had a great experience with North Shore Painting! Peter was very communicative and right on top of everything. The crew was very nice, neat & tidy and quick! Would definitely recommend."
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Serving North Reading, MA and surrounding areas
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Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2018
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Sebastion was excellent...very hard worker and very fast...good quality. I would use his service again!!! He painted my trim after serious preparations!!"
+69
Serving North Reading, MA and surrounding areas
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In business since 2020
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Ruben is one of the nicest respectful hardworking men I’ve done business with. He follows through with calls and does what he promises. My house looks brand new. We are so happy with the end result. He is very fair with pricing also. I highly recommend Ultra Paint Pros."
Serving North Reading, MA and surrounding areas
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In business since 2020
Free estimates
Credit card accepted
"Tony did a very good job to repair some siding and outdoor stairs for us. Efficient with reasonable price. Thanks!"
+6
Serving North Reading, MA and surrounding areas
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In business since 2017
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"They did a good job for most of the house, except one area where the paint started peeling."
+50
Serving North Reading, MA and surrounding areas
Approved
Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2017
Free estimates
Warranties offered
"We hired fresh coat painters to paint the bedrooms in our new home before we moved in. Francis was easy to communicate with to schedule everything and agree on price. Eder did the painting and did an unbelievable job, I cannot recommend them/him enough!"
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Serving North Reading, MA and surrounding areas
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In business since 2000
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Our experience with Alton Barnes was great: à ¯à  à  Good communication à ¯à  à  Excellent customer service orientation à ¯à  à  Was able to schedule quickly and follow-through à ¯à  à  Very professional work replacing trim boards, caulking, painting à ¯à  à  Careful attention to detail à ¯à  à  Everything youà ¢à  à  d want from a contractor taking care of your home"
+69
Serving North Reading, MA and surrounding areas
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In business since 2010
Free estimates
Offers commercial services
"Margarito was fabulous! Showed up on time and a quality repair at a good price. Would definitely hire him again!"
+4
Serving North Reading, MA and surrounding areas
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In business since 2007
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Cowboy General is a great company to work with. They are responsive, do what they say they will and do it superbly, and they call you back!!! Bruno is one of a kind, and I wouldnâ t use anyone else for any work on my house. I highly, highly recommend Bruno and Cowboy General. They are honest, careful, AND really good at so so many things to do with construction, repair, maintenance, refinishing, painting, and when they are done, it is cleaner than when they started!!"
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Serving North Reading, MA and surrounding areas
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In business since 2013
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"The above work was long overdue. Had not painted the house in 12 years. Deck had not been stained in 7 years. Same with gutters. The team -- Mauri, Rafael, and Anderson -- did an excellent job. They worked hard, work was done with great precision. On top of all this, they're all great guys, very easy-going. Pricing was reasonable -- well worth the job(s) done. I will definitely hire them for future work."
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You’ll need 1 gallon of paint per 350 square feet of coverage. Typical amounts per room size:
Small room (200-400 sq. ft.): 1 gallon.
Medium-sized (400-800 sq. ft.): 2-4 gallons.
Large (800-1,200 sq. ft.): 5-gallons or more.
Painters usually make $20 per hour on average or about $40,000 per year. Independent contractors might pocket a little more. However, they must charge for overhead, such as vehicles, equipment, insurance, marketing and association dues.
Specialty painting, like murals and trompe l’oeil, costs $40 to $50 per hour. Paint might range between $75 to $90. The professional’s skill and experience are also determining factors. While a freelance artist might charge $25 to $30 an hour, a very skilled professional might charge $80 or more. Some might also charge $60 or more for a consultation.
Trompe l'oeil creates a realistic image or optical illusion in three dimensions. Murals are composed on a wall of any size. These two projects vary in price, with a trompe l'oeil typically costing more because of its complexity. Both are considered specialty projects.
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