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
HR Professional Painting LLC is a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. With over 10 years of experience, we pride ourselves on our innovative ideas and suggestions tailored to your projects. Our services are customized to your individual needs, paying close attention to the details of each project that we are involved with. Please feel free to contact us today!
"Everything looked amazing, quality work at an affordable price."
John C on February 2025
HR Professional Painting LLC is a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. With over 10 years of experience, we pride ourselves on our innovative ideas and suggestions tailored to your projects. Our services are customized to your individual needs, paying close attention to the details of each project that we are involved with. Please feel free to contact us today!
"Everything looked amazing, quality work at an affordable price."
John C on February 2025
Hernandez Construction Group, LLC, has earned a strong reputation for providing a wide array of decorative solutions to commercial, institutional and hospitality clients. Our craftspeople are trained in the latest codes and standards, and work seamlessly in your home or business to meet scheduling needs and ensure zero disruptions to your building operations. We work with our clients to provide accurate proposals, detailed recommendations and outstanding attention to detail, as well as offer guidance for proper care and maintenance to maximize long-lasting results.
"Very good and attentive to details. The prices were very fair. Sometimes a bit difficult to get in touch with them, but I know they are in and out a lot as most business are."
Homeowner on January 2019
Hernandez Construction Group, LLC, has earned a strong reputation for providing a wide array of decorative solutions to commercial, institutional and hospitality clients. Our craftspeople are trained in the latest codes and standards, and work seamlessly in your home or business to meet scheduling needs and ensure zero disruptions to your building operations. We work with our clients to provide accurate proposals, detailed recommendations and outstanding attention to detail, as well as offer guidance for proper care and maintenance to maximize long-lasting results.
"Very good and attentive to details. The prices were very fair. Sometimes a bit difficult to get in touch with them, but I know they are in and out a lot as most business are."
Homeowner on January 2019
Brothers Painting is a distinguished provider of professional painting services, committed to transforming homes and businesses with superior craftsmanship and unparalleled customer service. As a family-owned and operated business, we bring a personal touch to every project, ensuring that our clients receive the highest quality results and complete satisfaction. Our mission is to bring color and life to every space we work on. We strive to exceed our clients' expectations by delivering meticulous, high-quality painting services while fostering strong, lasting relationships built on trust and reliability. Transform your space with the expert touch of Brothers Painting Company. Contact us today for a free consultation and estimate. Let us bring your vision to life with our professional painting services.
"The quality of work was fine, the way they handle it was not fine. They set me up for three days at Thursday, Friday and Saturday. They come in and work at Thursday and Friday night. They told me that they had a big job that they have and that they would not be back on Saturday. They delayed coming back to the following day. In order for them to do their job, I had to move all the furniture in my house away from the baseboards and way from the wall so I have rooms after rooms after rooms of furniture. Then when I talk to him, I was trying to delay a day because I had something I had to do and instead of delaying the day, they delayed it until the following Monday which was this last month. I'm just now getting to where i can put my curtains back up and everything else but the problem was they came when I was not here on Monday. They insisted on the $1500. They said they wanted an extra hundred because they moved furniture and I had agreed to the hundred if they moved furniture which they did not. When my wife pay and told them that she is not going to send a positive review, they said "I don't care"."
William C on May 2025
Brothers Painting is a distinguished provider of professional painting services, committed to transforming homes and businesses with superior craftsmanship and unparalleled customer service. As a family-owned and operated business, we bring a personal touch to every project, ensuring that our clients receive the highest quality results and complete satisfaction. Our mission is to bring color and life to every space we work on. We strive to exceed our clients' expectations by delivering meticulous, high-quality painting services while fostering strong, lasting relationships built on trust and reliability. Transform your space with the expert touch of Brothers Painting Company. Contact us today for a free consultation and estimate. Let us bring your vision to life with our professional painting services.
"The quality of work was fine, the way they handle it was not fine. They set me up for three days at Thursday, Friday and Saturday. They come in and work at Thursday and Friday night. They told me that they had a big job that they have and that they would not be back on Saturday. They delayed coming back to the following day. In order for them to do their job, I had to move all the furniture in my house away from the baseboards and way from the wall so I have rooms after rooms after rooms of furniture. Then when I talk to him, I was trying to delay a day because I had something I had to do and instead of delaying the day, they delayed it until the following Monday which was this last month. I'm just now getting to where i can put my curtains back up and everything else but the problem was they came when I was not here on Monday. They insisted on the $1500. They said they wanted an extra hundred because they moved furniture and I had agreed to the hundred if they moved furniture which they did not. When my wife pay and told them that she is not going to send a positive review, they said "I don't care"."
William C on May 2025
Our company provides different types of jobs including interior and exterior painting services we also do cabinets painting,drywall repairs, power washing, siding repairs,decks staining,gutter cleaning and more,we have more then 10 years of experience,we do big projects and small projects,am going to leave my website down below where you can see some of the jobs we have done,it would be a pleasure working with you,call us if you have any questions.
"Raul was fabulous. Showed up every day on time work from Sun up to night, Very hard worker did an excellent job. I will definitely hire him again. Did a beautiful job staining my deck and a foundation of my house he did a excellent job"
Francisco S on May 2024
Our company provides different types of jobs including interior and exterior painting services we also do cabinets painting,drywall repairs, power washing, siding repairs,decks staining,gutter cleaning and more,we have more then 10 years of experience,we do big projects and small projects,am going to leave my website down below where you can see some of the jobs we have done,it would be a pleasure working with you,call us if you have any questions.
"Raul was fabulous. Showed up every day on time work from Sun up to night, Very hard worker did an excellent job. I will definitely hire him again. Did a beautiful job staining my deck and a foundation of my house he did a excellent job"
Francisco S on May 2024
You’ll get both in S&J. As a family owned and operated business located in Howard County, MD we have been helping homeowners in all of Howard County MD, parts of Carroll County, Baltimore County and Northern Anne Arundel County Maryland and surrounding areas with their home improvement needs for over 20 years.
"We have used S&J Painting and Remodeling many times over the past 5 years, most recently (spring 2025) for handyman services. S&J provide services for a full day, so we typically accumulate a few projects. Our most recent project included replacing two faucets, fixing a very loose banister, repairing a hole in the drywall, as well as a few basic jobs, hanging pictures and installing bathroom fixtures. I expected to paint after the drywall and banister were repaired, but they took care of it for me. When replacing one of the faucets they found the supply lines were old and rusty. They went to Home Depot, purchased new supply lines and installed them at no extra cost. While there they picked up some brackets to secure some other loose pipes they happened to see while in the utility room. We really appreciate the extra attention to detail and doing more than we even realized needed done. We are already accumulating new projects. Scheduling and workday communication is excellent."
Stacey & Patrick F on May 2025
You’ll get both in S&J. As a family owned and operated business located in Howard County, MD we have been helping homeowners in all of Howard County MD, parts of Carroll County, Baltimore County and Northern Anne Arundel County Maryland and surrounding areas with their home improvement needs for over 20 years.
"We have used S&J Painting and Remodeling many times over the past 5 years, most recently (spring 2025) for handyman services. S&J provide services for a full day, so we typically accumulate a few projects. Our most recent project included replacing two faucets, fixing a very loose banister, repairing a hole in the drywall, as well as a few basic jobs, hanging pictures and installing bathroom fixtures. I expected to paint after the drywall and banister were repaired, but they took care of it for me. When replacing one of the faucets they found the supply lines were old and rusty. They went to Home Depot, purchased new supply lines and installed them at no extra cost. While there they picked up some brackets to secure some other loose pipes they happened to see while in the utility room. We really appreciate the extra attention to detail and doing more than we even realized needed done. We are already accumulating new projects. Scheduling and workday communication is excellent."
Stacey & Patrick F on May 2025
Whether you just want to make sure your home looks its best, or you’re in charge of multiple rental properties, Klappenberger & Son offers a full range of professional painting and property management services. Our services include both residential and commercial painting (interior and exterior), home repairs, custom carpentry, and even aspects of preservation for historic buildings! Klappenberger & Son, LLC has been in business since 1989, and the quality and durability of the work we perform is proof of our integrity and attention to detail. We proudly serve all of Anne Arundel, Baltimore, Calvert, Cecil, Harford, Kent, Montgomery, Prince George’s, and Queen Anne’s counties, as well as Baltimore City and the District of Columbia.
"Excellent job! Thorough and professional!"
Andres G on October 2022
Whether you just want to make sure your home looks its best, or you’re in charge of multiple rental properties, Klappenberger & Son offers a full range of professional painting and property management services. Our services include both residential and commercial painting (interior and exterior), home repairs, custom carpentry, and even aspects of preservation for historic buildings! Klappenberger & Son, LLC has been in business since 1989, and the quality and durability of the work we perform is proof of our integrity and attention to detail. We proudly serve all of Anne Arundel, Baltimore, Calvert, Cecil, Harford, Kent, Montgomery, Prince George’s, and Queen Anne’s counties, as well as Baltimore City and the District of Columbia.
"Excellent job! Thorough and professional!"
Andres G on October 2022
Residential/Commerical Painting Interior/Exterior Painting Commercial Framing Acoustical Ceilings Drywall/Finishing Accent Walls Staining Deck Painting Door Installations Wallpaper Custom Home Projects
"Excelente trabajo, los usaría de nuevo con más proyectos en mi casa. Muy profesional y buenos precios"
Jose G on July 2024
Residential/Commerical Painting Interior/Exterior Painting Commercial Framing Acoustical Ceilings Drywall/Finishing Accent Walls Staining Deck Painting Door Installations Wallpaper Custom Home Projects
"Excelente trabajo, los usaría de nuevo con más proyectos en mi casa. Muy profesional y buenos precios"
Jose G on July 2024
Chesapeake Painting Services is a high end residential and commercial painting contractor in the Annapolis, MD area. Known area wide as the "gentlemen painters", every employee is clean cut, gentlemanly in every respect, and provides a high quality of work and accountability. We are very proud of our team, our business and our finished product. Check out reviews anywhere you can find them online, including many on Google, to learn more about how our clients feel about us and our work.
"They arrived on time, discussed the projects with me, and started working, wasting no time. While working, they asked me a couple of questions to ensure they did the three projects exactly as I wanted. Top quality, excellent work. I would definitely hire this crew again."
Samuel G on November 2023
Chesapeake Painting Services is a high end residential and commercial painting contractor in the Annapolis, MD area. Known area wide as the "gentlemen painters", every employee is clean cut, gentlemanly in every respect, and provides a high quality of work and accountability. We are very proud of our team, our business and our finished product. Check out reviews anywhere you can find them online, including many on Google, to learn more about how our clients feel about us and our work.
"They arrived on time, discussed the projects with me, and started working, wasting no time. While working, they asked me a couple of questions to ensure they did the three projects exactly as I wanted. Top quality, excellent work. I would definitely hire this crew again."
Samuel G on November 2023
Our company is family owned and operated. We offer free estimates. Our prices are rarely beat and our work is of the best quality. We usually have between 4 and 10 employees depending on how busy we are at the time. We have no problem acquiring extra employees if needed for a larger job. We will also take sub-contract work from another company. We do not sub jobs out to other companies, but we will complete jobs for other companies that are looking to sub work out. We ask for one-third of the total price up front so that we know the customer is serious about getting the work done. With this money we will use it to buy necessary materials and supplies to complete the job. If the customer mentions that they found our company on Angie's List there will be a 10% discount applied to the asking price to complete the job.
"Spiro's Painting did a lovely job, and the porch now looks pristine and clean. Moreover, we no longer have to worry about the exposed wood on the posts and soffits as a result of peeling paint. There were a few hiccups with scheduling, but the team was efficient, tidy, and true to their word about the length of the job. I would definitely add our voice to so many others in recommending Spiro's Painting, and we'll certainly reach out to them in the future if we have other painting projects."
Ilana K on September 2024
Our company is family owned and operated. We offer free estimates. Our prices are rarely beat and our work is of the best quality. We usually have between 4 and 10 employees depending on how busy we are at the time. We have no problem acquiring extra employees if needed for a larger job. We will also take sub-contract work from another company. We do not sub jobs out to other companies, but we will complete jobs for other companies that are looking to sub work out. We ask for one-third of the total price up front so that we know the customer is serious about getting the work done. With this money we will use it to buy necessary materials and supplies to complete the job. If the customer mentions that they found our company on Angie's List there will be a 10% discount applied to the asking price to complete the job.
"Spiro's Painting did a lovely job, and the porch now looks pristine and clean. Moreover, we no longer have to worry about the exposed wood on the posts and soffits as a result of peeling paint. There were a few hiccups with scheduling, but the team was efficient, tidy, and true to their word about the length of the job. I would definitely add our voice to so many others in recommending Spiro's Painting, and we'll certainly reach out to them in the future if we have other painting projects."
Ilana K on September 2024
A single gallon of exterior paint covers approximately 350-400 square feet, which translates to eight to 12 standard-sized shutters, depending on their dimensions. Factors affecting coverage include shutter material, surface condition, and application method. Porous surfaces like weathered wood may require additional paint, while smooth vinyl surfaces might need less. Always purchase slightly more paint than your calculations suggest to avoid running short.
Each application method has distinct advantages. Spray painting creates a smooth, even finish and works well for louvered or detailed shutters, but requires more preparation to prevent overspray. Brushing allows for better control and paint penetration into crevices, though it takes longer and may show brush marks. Your choice should depend on the shutter design and whether the shutters will be painted in place or removed.
Exterior shutters need repainting every four to seven years, though this varies based on climate conditions, sun exposure, and shutter material. Signs that indicate repainting is needed include fading, chalking, cracking, or peeling paint. Wood shutters in humid or rainy environments may require more frequent attention than those in drier climates. Regular inspections help identify when maintenance is needed before damage occurs.
Removing shutters before painting offers several advantages, including easier access to all surfaces and hardware. This approach allows for more thorough preparation and eliminates the risk of paint getting on surrounding surfaces. However, removal adds time to the project and presents challenges with second-story shutters. If safety concerns or hardware issues make removal difficult, on-site painting with proper masking and drop cloths is a viable alternative.
Painting shutters is significantly more economical than replacement when the underlying structure remains sound. With replacement costs ranging from $45 to $420 per shutter plus installation, repainting at $4 to $33 per shutter represents substantial savings. However, if shutters show significant structural damage, warping, or deterioration, replacement might prove more cost-effective long-term. The decision should balance current condition, desired appearance, and budget considerations.