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R&B Painting
4.3(
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: SmallExterior Building - Paint or Stain - For BusinessExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain+16 more

Serving Watertown, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Warranties offered

With over 7 years of experience in the Painting industry, R&B Painting is your industry expert in Antwerp. We pride ourselves on our extreme professionalism and attention to detail. Our customer satisfaction guarantee will assure you we will not leave your property until you are completely satisfied with our work. As a family owned and operated business you can trust that we will treat your home as we would treat our own. \nCall or click for your FREE estimate today!

Painting - Interior Project
Painting - Interior Project
Painting - Interior Project
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Recommended by50%of homeowners
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Odd Job Services
4.7(
45
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Painting or Staining - Small ProjectsPainting or Staining - Small Projects - For Business

Serving Watertown, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Odd Job Services, is the premier handyman service serving Watertown, NY and some surrounding areas for over 15 years. My #1 goal as a company is having complete customer satisfaction and there is no job that is too big or too small. If you want the job done right, call Brian today for a free estimate!

Bath tile
Kitchen floor repair
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+3

Response time1 day
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Callaghans Cleaning Company
4.5(
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Interior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 3 - 4 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 5 + Rooms

Serving Watertown, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!

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Move out clean
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+5

Response time1 day
35 neighbors recently requested a quote
Grady's Painting Plastering/Construction
2.0(
174
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Specialty Painting - Faux Finishes

Serving Watertown, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1969

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"When confronted with a crisis because of a copper plumbing burglary, Mr. Grady, of Grady's Painting, Plastering and Construction, willingly traveled many miles to come to my aid. Requesting only a $1.00 deposit against a $4,500.00 job, he masterfully reconstructed my nineteenth century lath and plaster hallway wall, also thoroughly compensating for a missing portion of a central stud unwittingly removed by a plumber! After his extensive search for appropriate composition and dimension of material, he replaced and replicated a section of my forty-year-old faux onyx tub surround with common white PVC sheet, tinted oil-based colors, glaze, paint brush, and a rag. His applied natural talents and superlative skills saved me thousands of dollars! On the basis of both professional conversation and knowledgeable observation, Mr. Grady possesses the intrinsic knowledge of old-world trades, the artistic capabilities, the problem=solving thought processes, and the personal work ethic to accomplish a broud scope of reconstruction and restoration."
Response time11 hrs
Response rate100%
Recommended by57%of homeowners
Gamage Construction & Handyman Services
1.5(
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Painting or Staining - Small ProjectsPainting or Staining - Small Projects - For Business

Serving Watertown, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Here at Gamage Construction & Handyman Services, we are family owned & operated with over 16 years experience. We take great pride in our 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 start to 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 client in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job we will treat your home or your business as we would treat our own. Give Gamage Construction & Handyman Services a call today. We look forward to working with you!

Response time3 days
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Squared to the T construction
New to Angi
Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or StainExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Medium+10 more

Serving Watertown, NY and surrounding areas

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Squared to the T Construction\n\nRoofing • Siding • General Contracting • Renovations\n\nAt Squared to the T Construction, we bring years of hands-on construction experience and a commitment to quality craftsmanship to every project we take on. Serving homeowners throughout the Watertown and surrounding areas, we specialize in roofing, siding, general contracting, remodels, additions, tile work, and structural repairs.\n\nFrom small repairs to major renovations, we approach every job with attention to detail, solid workmanship, and a focus on doing things right. Whether you’re improving your home’s appearance, repairing structural issues, or completely transforming your space, we’re here to help turn your vision into reality.\n\nOur Services Include:\n• Roofing & Repairs\n• Siding\n• General Contracting\n• Home Remodels & Renovations\n• Additions\n• Tile Work\n• Structural Repairs\n• Interior & Exterior Improvements\n\nQuality work. Honest service. Built to last.\n\n📞 315-286-3933\nSquared to the T!

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Race Pro Paintning
5.0(
6
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Exterior Building - Paint or Stain - For BusinessExterior Home or Structure - Paint or StainExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Large+18 more

Serving Watertown, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Race Pro Painting is a highly skilled husband and wife owned and operated company. We have been in business since 2018 and have a great resume to show for it. We take an extreme amount of pride in our work and never leave a job until the customer is 100 percent satisfied. Please call our office today to schedule your free estimate! 315-908-0140.

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Recommended by100%of homeowners
Elite Professional Painting
4.3(
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Exterior Building - Paint or Stain - For BusinessExterior Home or Structure - Paint or StainExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Large+18 more

Serving Watertown, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

My name is Mikki, I am a mother of 4 children, as well as the owner of Elite Professional Painting. We are a family owned and operated company since 2009. My Husband Bruce has painting experience dating back to 2000, specializing in all aspects of painting & special finishes. We understand everyone has a budget and we do everything possible to help you stay within that budget. Residential and commercial. Check out our services offered and call or click to schedule a free estimate today!\n

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Recommended by83%of homeowners
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FAQs for painting projects in Watertown, NY

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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