Serving North Waterford, ME and surrounding areas
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In business since 2020
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"The work done was spectacular and was very Happy"
Serving North Waterford, ME and surrounding areas
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In business since 2022
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"Jared is truly professional in every way; timeliness, courtesy, and workmanship. He was very responsive to any questions or comments I had throughout the project, and you can tell he really cares about the quality of his work. Western Maine Painting will be my first call for all future painting projects."
Serving North Waterford, ME and surrounding areas
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Small jobs welcome
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"Eric was very professional and completely the work quickly."
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Serving North Waterford, ME and surrounding areas
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In business since 2020
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"Harlowâ s was the best handyman you could hire. He arrived on time, completed the tasks on time, and his prices are reasonable. I will definitely hire him again."
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Serving North Waterford, ME and surrounding areas
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"John did a great job on a variety of projects, including installing a rail on a staircase, painting, power washing a deck and other small projects."
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Serving North Waterford, ME and surrounding areas
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In business since 2022
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We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction, from the start to the completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.
Serving North Waterford, ME and surrounding areas
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In business since 2016
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"Manny and his crew were on time they were print they had took off old roof put on a whole new roof in one day plus fixed my porch roof at no additional cost they cleaned up all the mess which was well done Manny had everything right in order from the dumpster being delivered to getting the shingles he kept me posted at all times he gave me a price and stuck with the price even when he did extra work on my porch roof Manny gave me a really great price and his work and workers were excellent thank u Manny ! Yur hard workers thank u again and thank u Angie !"
Serving North Waterford, ME and surrounding areas
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Interior and exterior paint
Serving North Waterford, ME and surrounding areas
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In business since 2023
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Small jobs welcome
We at Doak and Co Contracting focus on quality services over quantity. We use our experience and expertise to complete your project with perfection. Customer service and honesty are the most important aspects of our business and your satisfaction is guaranteed. Please call us today for an estimate. We look forward to working with you.
Serving North Waterford, ME and surrounding areas
In business since 2018
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"I am so in love with the new color of my house. Nick and his crew got right to work painting. They were very professional and personable and paid attention to details and showed up ready to work and did a great job. I would highly recommend NVS Affordable Painting to anyone looking for house painters. You will not be disappointed with their quality of work."
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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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