Quality is our Goal, we are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and stands behind our work. We specialize in repairing and installing all styles of roofs and gutters as well of Tuckpointing and waterproofing. And Our services are customized to the individual project, paying close attention to the details of each project that we're involved with. We look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction!
"After I submitted the project, George called me within a few hours. He scheduled an appointment — an actual time, not a range — the next day and arrived on time. He reviewed the proposed work with me, pointing out various aspects of it that aligned with another proposed contractor. He then gave me an official written quote on the spot. It was lower than quotes, and it was for a definite amount, again, not a range. The foreman came by the next day to get the specifics so he could buy the necessary materials, and work commenced that afternoon. The project took three days, slightly under what they anticipated. The team arrived and left on time, and the areas were tidied up each time. They were also professional and friendly. Unfortunately, they discovered something that had not been done during the home’s original renovation, which George and Jim discussed with me. It was beyond what I wanted to do at the time, but we were able to settle on something that they thought would get the job done and I could agree to. They were excellent at explaining various aspects of the job like this, and I felt comfortable with their recommendations. They also accomplished additional two small tasks, one of which I mentioned I needed to do at a future date, and one that they observed. Both were done under the original agreement, which I appreciated. I definitely plan to use Louise August (a family business) for any projects that arise within their areas of expertise because it was a very good experience."
Troy H on November 2024
Quality is our Goal, we are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and stands behind our work. We specialize in repairing and installing all styles of roofs and gutters as well of Tuckpointing and waterproofing. And Our services are customized to the individual project, paying close attention to the details of each project that we're involved with. We look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction!
"After I submitted the project, George called me within a few hours. He scheduled an appointment — an actual time, not a range — the next day and arrived on time. He reviewed the proposed work with me, pointing out various aspects of it that aligned with another proposed contractor. He then gave me an official written quote on the spot. It was lower than quotes, and it was for a definite amount, again, not a range. The foreman came by the next day to get the specifics so he could buy the necessary materials, and work commenced that afternoon. The project took three days, slightly under what they anticipated. The team arrived and left on time, and the areas were tidied up each time. They were also professional and friendly. Unfortunately, they discovered something that had not been done during the home’s original renovation, which George and Jim discussed with me. It was beyond what I wanted to do at the time, but we were able to settle on something that they thought would get the job done and I could agree to. They were excellent at explaining various aspects of the job like this, and I felt comfortable with their recommendations. They also accomplished additional two small tasks, one of which I mentioned I needed to do at a future date, and one that they observed. Both were done under the original agreement, which I appreciated. I definitely plan to use Louise August (a family business) for any projects that arise within their areas of expertise because it was a very good experience."
Troy H on November 2024
Alex Williams Home Improvements is your local, reliable, family owned roofing, siding and guttering expert serving Columbia and surrounding communities with pride. As an owner-operated business, Alex Williams is the primary contractor on every job. Alex will make sure that your project is completed the right way the first time around. We never sub out our work, so you know that you will be working with the same people from start to finish. If you are concerned about quality and reliability, you can count on us! We are dedicated to providing the highest level of skilled craftsmanship and quality materials on every job. Plus, our crew is clean and friendly and we always treat you, your family and your home with complete respect. Call us today for the best in the business!
"He repaired the siding and painted the entire exterior of the house and stained the deck in less than 5 days. The house looks beautiful now. He gave me a fair price and finished the work on time as he promised. He works and his crew are very polite and professional. Every day he greeted us when he came and notified us when he left and asked our opinion about the color of the paint very early in the process. He paid attention to details and did extra work without charge (power washed the drive way and fixed one of the handrail boards of the deck). We were very traumatized by the previous contractor who did the deck. But with Alex. We felt so much better. I will definitely recommend him with a big A+."
kathy c on July 2023
Alex Williams Home Improvements is your local, reliable, family owned roofing, siding and guttering expert serving Columbia and surrounding communities with pride. As an owner-operated business, Alex Williams is the primary contractor on every job. Alex will make sure that your project is completed the right way the first time around. We never sub out our work, so you know that you will be working with the same people from start to finish. If you are concerned about quality and reliability, you can count on us! We are dedicated to providing the highest level of skilled craftsmanship and quality materials on every job. Plus, our crew is clean and friendly and we always treat you, your family and your home with complete respect. Call us today for the best in the business!
"He repaired the siding and painted the entire exterior of the house and stained the deck in less than 5 days. The house looks beautiful now. He gave me a fair price and finished the work on time as he promised. He works and his crew are very polite and professional. Every day he greeted us when he came and notified us when he left and asked our opinion about the color of the paint very early in the process. He paid attention to details and did extra work without charge (power washed the drive way and fixed one of the handrail boards of the deck). We were very traumatized by the previous contractor who did the deck. But with Alex. We felt so much better. I will definitely recommend him with a big A+."
kathy c on July 2023
D. Fuentes painting is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.
"Very professional and very high quality."
Teryal T on May 2025
D. Fuentes painting is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.
"Very professional and very high quality."
Teryal T on May 2025
Chevy Chase Exteriors is a locally owned business offering high-quality Exterior Services including Carpentry, Mild Construction, All Painting, Pressure Washing, Gutter Cleaning, handyman work and Deck Restoration. No matter the size of a project, we handle all of the stages with a great attention to detail. Our technicians are highly experienced, and we're skilled at pressure washing many types of surfaces. We understand which methods to use to ensure that the job is completed without causing any damage to your property.
"CCE did a fantastic job in building our deck.We’re extremely happy with the outcome."
MAURICE W on May 2023
Chevy Chase Exteriors is a locally owned business offering high-quality Exterior Services including Carpentry, Mild Construction, All Painting, Pressure Washing, Gutter Cleaning, handyman work and Deck Restoration. No matter the size of a project, we handle all of the stages with a great attention to detail. Our technicians are highly experienced, and we're skilled at pressure washing many types of surfaces. We understand which methods to use to ensure that the job is completed without causing any damage to your property.
"CCE did a fantastic job in building our deck.We’re extremely happy with the outcome."
MAURICE W on May 2023
Founded in 1998, Manor Works specializes in serving the needs of residential homeowners. Having completed over 10,000 painting projects since our inception, we have built systems and processes to ensure our projects are of consistently high quality, and just as importantly, they run smoothly. Part of this is by not employing day laborers or subcontractors. All of our painters and carpenters are full-time, year round employees. Our stable and highly trained workforce allows us to control quality. This approach, coupled with our unwavering commitment to quality control, enables us to uphold our high standards. Additionally, we offer the longest available warranties, detailed project proposals, and convenient online scheduling systems to further enhance our customer experience. Our dedication to excellence has been recognized through various awards. For inquiries, please contact us at (703) 339-6800 or via email at SusanneT@manorworks.com.
"The owner came out to estimate within a day or two of inquiry. He was extremely helpful in pointing out relevant issues and won the work with best price. I couldn't be happier with both the quality of workmanship and the courtesy and helpfulness of his crew. They were all the nicest possible people to have around our house for 2 weeks and left the area impeccably clean every day."
David H on May 2025
Founded in 1998, Manor Works specializes in serving the needs of residential homeowners. Having completed over 10,000 painting projects since our inception, we have built systems and processes to ensure our projects are of consistently high quality, and just as importantly, they run smoothly. Part of this is by not employing day laborers or subcontractors. All of our painters and carpenters are full-time, year round employees. Our stable and highly trained workforce allows us to control quality. This approach, coupled with our unwavering commitment to quality control, enables us to uphold our high standards. Additionally, we offer the longest available warranties, detailed project proposals, and convenient online scheduling systems to further enhance our customer experience. Our dedication to excellence has been recognized through various awards. For inquiries, please contact us at (703) 339-6800 or via email at SusanneT@manorworks.com.
"The owner came out to estimate within a day or two of inquiry. He was extremely helpful in pointing out relevant issues and won the work with best price. I couldn't be happier with both the quality of workmanship and the courtesy and helpfulness of his crew. They were all the nicest possible people to have around our house for 2 weeks and left the area impeccably clean every day."
David H on May 2025
Family owned & operated since 1985. We are a full deck & fence Restoration Company. I have up to 3 employees & no subcontractors. All estimates are free and no trip charges EVER. Owner, Kurt Sabaté, is a Certified Wood Restoration Specialist & bringing old-neglected decks & fences back to there like new original look. As a retired Chef, I handle all my business as if it were food, giving you the best product possible and presenting it as flawless as possible. My company is NOT in the business for the volume of clients, but in the business for the long term client relationship. Since taking over the business from my brother, Ted Sabaté, hence the "TS", I have a 100% success rate for customer satisfaction. My testimonials say it all on my web-site. I love what I do and so do ALL my clients. TS Pressure Washing & Deck Restorations, LLC is a proud member of the "BBB" and to this day still has an A+ rating & NO complaints. We also offer e-billing, as many follow up visits necessary to make sure the customer is 100% happy and follow up calls and or emails to ensure you are absolutely pleased with my work.
"Outstanding"
Susan E on June 2018
Family owned & operated since 1985. We are a full deck & fence Restoration Company. I have up to 3 employees & no subcontractors. All estimates are free and no trip charges EVER. Owner, Kurt Sabaté, is a Certified Wood Restoration Specialist & bringing old-neglected decks & fences back to there like new original look. As a retired Chef, I handle all my business as if it were food, giving you the best product possible and presenting it as flawless as possible. My company is NOT in the business for the volume of clients, but in the business for the long term client relationship. Since taking over the business from my brother, Ted Sabaté, hence the "TS", I have a 100% success rate for customer satisfaction. My testimonials say it all on my web-site. I love what I do and so do ALL my clients. TS Pressure Washing & Deck Restorations, LLC is a proud member of the "BBB" and to this day still has an A+ rating & NO complaints. We also offer e-billing, as many follow up visits necessary to make sure the customer is 100% happy and follow up calls and or emails to ensure you are absolutely pleased with my work.
"Outstanding"
Susan E on June 2018
WOW-1 Day Painting brings people a fast, affordable and high quality solution for all their interior or exterior residential, commercial and industrial painting projects! Our team of professional painters completes the quality painting you expect, in a timeline that’s unexpected: 1 DAY and Done without paying a premium. Guaranteed! Plus, our eco-friendly painting service uses zero VOC and low VOC paint to minimize our impact on the environment and your family or staff. That means no harsh odors or fumes when you return at the end of the day to your freshly painted home or office!
"We hired Wow 1 Day for 2 separate projects and each one was high quality work with professional service and communications. The first was after we had a flood and needed to get our basement painted after water remediation. The second time we use the company to repaint our entire house. They were great helping with color consultations. We let our kids have some say over there rooms but the company was great in helping with that process. They also helped us be selective about trim and doors that didn't need to repainted to keep us on budget. I would recommend this company without reservation."
Scot S on March 2025
WOW-1 Day Painting brings people a fast, affordable and high quality solution for all their interior or exterior residential, commercial and industrial painting projects! Our team of professional painters completes the quality painting you expect, in a timeline that’s unexpected: 1 DAY and Done without paying a premium. Guaranteed! Plus, our eco-friendly painting service uses zero VOC and low VOC paint to minimize our impact on the environment and your family or staff. That means no harsh odors or fumes when you return at the end of the day to your freshly painted home or office!
"We hired Wow 1 Day for 2 separate projects and each one was high quality work with professional service and communications. The first was after we had a flood and needed to get our basement painted after water remediation. The second time we use the company to repaint our entire house. They were great helping with color consultations. We let our kids have some say over there rooms but the company was great in helping with that process. They also helped us be selective about trim and doors that didn't need to repainted to keep us on budget. I would recommend this company without reservation."
Scot S on March 2025
JWHI provides world-class customer service with consistent and superior workmanship. We strive to be the trusted market leader in the home improvement industry. Proudly, we are Super Service Award Winner for over a decade, and we plan to keep that streak going! Contact us today to discuss your next handyman or remodeling project. Our mission is to provide you with a happy home improvement experience!
"Fine it was fine"
Jonathan S on April 2025
JWHI provides world-class customer service with consistent and superior workmanship. We strive to be the trusted market leader in the home improvement industry. Proudly, we are Super Service Award Winner for over a decade, and we plan to keep that streak going! Contact us today to discuss your next handyman or remodeling project. Our mission is to provide you with a happy home improvement experience!
"Fine it was fine"
Jonathan S on April 2025
The Washington area’s premier interior/exterior, painting and decorating company for both Residential and Commercial properties. We provide painting services, color consultations, wallpaper removal and installation, drywall repair and installation, gutter and window cleaning and many other services. And here is what we promise to you: Total Focus on Your Project Until Completion Full-Time Professional Work Crews Easy-To-Reach Point of Contact Phone Calls & Emails Returned Promptly
"Fast and professional."
Alec S on February 2025
The Washington area’s premier interior/exterior, painting and decorating company for both Residential and Commercial properties. We provide painting services, color consultations, wallpaper removal and installation, drywall repair and installation, gutter and window cleaning and many other services. And here is what we promise to you: Total Focus on Your Project Until Completion Full-Time Professional Work Crews Easy-To-Reach Point of Contact Phone Calls & Emails Returned Promptly
"Fast and professional."
Alec S on February 2025
Klappenberger & Son is a full-service painting company offering residential and commercial customers interior and exterior painting, power washing, wallpaper removal, deck and fence sealing and staining, and lead paint encapsulation. Since 1989, we have put you, the customer, first. That means fair pricing, prompt service, and the quality you deserve. Our trained painters do things the Klappenberger & Son way. We strongly believe in the benefits of 'best practices' and doing things right the first time.
"Justin Butler is the best coordinator, he acted fast and with professionalism, I’ve got my proposal on the same day and he edited any updates promptly. Justin also go beyond his job responsibilities such as cleaning and put the outlet cover back."
Ada C on June 2022
Klappenberger & Son is a full-service painting company offering residential and commercial customers interior and exterior painting, power washing, wallpaper removal, deck and fence sealing and staining, and lead paint encapsulation. Since 1989, we have put you, the customer, first. That means fair pricing, prompt service, and the quality you deserve. Our trained painters do things the Klappenberger & Son way. We strongly believe in the benefits of 'best practices' and doing things right the first time.
"Justin Butler is the best coordinator, he acted fast and with professionalism, I’ve got my proposal on the same day and he edited any updates promptly. Justin also go beyond his job responsibilities such as cleaning and put the outlet cover back."
Ada C on June 2022
Start with a deep clean—most pros use a pressure washer to blast away dust and chalk. Patch cracks with masonry caulk, let them cure, then roll on an acrylic primer. Finish with two coats of high-quality exterior paint using a roller or, better yet, an airless sprayer for even coverage. Skip brushes on broad stucco walls; they’re slow and leave streaks.
Fresh paint seals hairline cracks, boosts UV resistance, and gives curb appeal an instant lift—often a plus when it’s time to sell. The trade-offs? Stucco requires a full cure before painting; the job is labor-intensive, and the wrong coating can trap moisture. Budget accordingly and use paint specifically designed for masonry to avoid peeling later.
When estimating the amount of paint you’ll need for a stucco house, plan on double the paint you’d use for smooth siding. A gallon that covers 400 square feet of flat wall often coats only about 200 square feet of textured stucco, so a 2,000-square-foot exterior may need 10 to 15 gallons.
Painting your stucco wall is a proven alternative to the expense and disruption of re-stuccoing the entire exterior. It refreshes the appearance and protects the surface without the investment of new material. Using high-quality, weather-resistant paint and following correct preparation procedures prevents moisture retention and ensures long-lasting performance. This method offers an efficient means to update your home while maintaining durability.
Rollers work, but an airless sprayer is the gold standard for full exteriors—it gets paint deep into the texture and speeds up the job. Reserve brushes for tight trim only. Whichever tool your exterior painting pro chooses, they’ll keep a wet edge and apply two thin coats for the longest-lasting finish.