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Vivid Colors Painting & Restoration

43 Bayview Ave
5.00(
6
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•Approved Pro

Vivid Colors Painting & Restoration

43 Bayview Ave
5.00(
6
)
•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
38 local quotes requested
38 years of experience

We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service. Check out our services offered and call or click to schedule an estimate today!

"It was great! Everything went smoothly and it all came out perfect. Vivid Colors was super professional, accommodating and a great company to work with. Absolutely amazing paint job and carpet cleaning work."

Brandon W on January 2025

We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service. Check out our services offered and call or click to schedule an estimate today!

"It was great! Everything went smoothly and it all came out perfect. Vivid Colors was super professional, accommodating and a great company to work with. Absolutely amazing paint job and carpet cleaning work."

Brandon W on January 2025

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Art Work Painting, LLC

308 Cubbage Dr
4.93(
128
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•Approved Pro

Art Work Painting, LLC

308 Cubbage Dr
4.93(
128
)
•Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 97% of Angi customers
Recommended by 97% of HomeAdvisor customers
152 local quotes requested

Art Work Painting, LLC takes pride in our work. We are locally owned and operated and will give you the work you deserve to have.

"We had the entire interior house painted, ceilings, walls and trim. They did an amazing and professional job. Showed up every day and on time. They were very meticulous in protecting our floors snd furniture. We highly recommend Art Work Painting. "

Karen D on September 2025

Art Work Painting, LLC takes pride in our work. We are locally owned and operated and will give you the work you deserve to have.

"We had the entire interior house painted, ceilings, walls and trim. They did an amazing and professional job. Showed up every day and on time. They were very meticulous in protecting our floors snd furniture. We highly recommend Art Work Painting. "

Karen D on September 2025

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Paddy's LLC

2702 Kirkwood Highway
4.73(
166
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•Approved Pro

Paddy's LLC

2702 Kirkwood Highway
4.73(
166
)
•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 96% of Angi customers
Recommended by 96% of HomeAdvisor customers
68 local quotes requested

Paddy's LLC 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.

"They showed up on time and the work was completed in about 1 1/4 hrs."

Joy H on August 2025

Paddy's LLC 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.

"They showed up on time and the work was completed in about 1 1/4 hrs."

Joy H on August 2025

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Tolbert & Sons Custom Painting LLC

1045 Barl Ct.
4.84(
25
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•Approved Pro

Tolbert & Sons Custom Painting LLC

1045 Barl Ct.
4.84(
25
)
•Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 92% of Angi customers
Recommended by 92% of HomeAdvisor customers
45 local quotes requested

Tolbert & Sons is a small Family Oriented Business. We strive to provide quality services at reasonable prices. We take pride in our work and satisfying our customers. We complete the job from start to finish, removing any debris. Check us out at facebook @ https://www.facebook.com/tolbertandsonsllc/

"Tolbert was fantastic! Chris went above and beyond for our project. The attention to detail was amazing. We will have them back to do other projects as they arise. Tolbert will be doing a project for another family member in the near future because of our recommendation."

Mark H on January 2025

Tolbert & Sons is a small Family Oriented Business. We strive to provide quality services at reasonable prices. We take pride in our work and satisfying our customers. We complete the job from start to finish, removing any debris. Check us out at facebook @ https://www.facebook.com/tolbertandsonsllc/

"Tolbert was fantastic! Chris went above and beyond for our project. The attention to detail was amazing. We will have them back to do other projects as they arise. Tolbert will be doing a project for another family member in the near future because of our recommendation."

Mark H on January 2025

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Diaz R Home Remodeling LLC

4.87(
30
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•Approved Pro

Diaz R Home Remodeling LLC

4.87(
30
)
•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 96% of Angi customers
Recommended by 96% of HomeAdvisor customers
780 local quotes requested

Painting,drywall and bathroom,kitchen remodeling business locally owned and operated we feel invested in our clients and constantly strive for customer satisfaction. Call or message us to schedule an estimate today!

"I had an excellent experience with Diaz R Remodeling LLC. They were prompt, professional, and kept me updated on every step of the process. Communication was outstanding, and they were always kind and receptive to my questions. It’s clear they know their work inside and out, and they went above and beyond to make sure the job was done right. I would highly recommend Diaz R Remodeling to anyone looking for quality and reliable service!"

Ali A on August 2025

Painting,drywall and bathroom,kitchen remodeling business locally owned and operated we feel invested in our clients and constantly strive for customer satisfaction. Call or message us to schedule an estimate today!

"I had an excellent experience with Diaz R Remodeling LLC. They were prompt, professional, and kept me updated on every step of the process. Communication was outstanding, and they were always kind and receptive to my questions. It’s clear they know their work inside and out, and they went above and beyond to make sure the job was done right. I would highly recommend Diaz R Remodeling to anyone looking for quality and reliable service!"

Ali A on August 2025

Anthony's remodeling contractor

19 Bellrive Court
4.43(
14
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Anthony's remodeling contractor

19 Bellrive Court
4.43(
14
)
Customers say: Quick response
28 years of experience

We do it all from A to Z. From your smallest of jobs to building your dream home, Anthony's Remodeling Contractor will provide the quality of work that you would expect at a reasonable price that you would not expect. Family owned and operated business for over 20 years. FREE estimates. Military and senior discount. We offer more than the average business. We build long lasting relationships with our customers. Serving all of Delaware, Elkton, Maryland and southern Pennsylvania. We look forward to serving you and building a long lasting relationship. Call today for your FREE estimate.

"HORRIBLE CONTRACTORS!!! I have had contractors before and experienced some issues but this Anthony guy is very unprofessional and he is an absolutely nightmare! Not a single item was completed from the contract he and I agreed on and he took 60% of the contract amount and he stopped working the property. I had a property with some cosmetic work stuff and repairs which shouldn’t be that complicated. After he toured the property and gave me estimated time frame for 2 weeks. I know normally how it is not done with contractors so I asked him a few more times and confirmed if he could really finish it in two weeks. He was confident and said two weeks for no problem. After it has been almost 4 weeks, not even a quarter of work has been done and I noticed he didn’t even show up. He has so many excuses and complaints every single time when I contacted him. It felt like he was working for free which was not true. We agreed on 3 installment payments, 1st installment, before the job start about 30% of the total price, and 2nd one, 1/3 of the total price, and the last one at the completion of the job. After 2 weeks of work and not much of work has been done, he already requested for the 2nd installment. I asked him, the work has not been done 2/3 of the job, more over not even half way done. Anyway, he got upset and he wouldn’t continue the job if I didn’t pay. So I paid and then BOOM! He didn’t show up at work and when I asked him, his answer was it is too cold to work at the property. He made excuses and excuses and he said he will only come back if the heater is fixed. I did and texted him and called him. NO RESPONSE. Besides, his quality of work is horrible. He and his crew painted all over, light fixtures, light bulbs, floors, even bathtub. What kind of painter paint over the tub?! They simply didn’t even covered the parts not supposed to paint but they were so lazy and sloppy worker. They installed the brand new room doors, two out of three, didn’t even close properly and didn’t even use the shim. Installing the door is one of the basic carpentry job and he can’t even do that! I asked for the breakdown of the work and cost and no answer. When I confronted him for a few stuff, he just blah blah blah and repeating himself by making endless nonsense and not doing the job at all. Even if he does a job, not a good quality one."

Leeah L on February 2019

We do it all from A to Z. From your smallest of jobs to building your dream home, Anthony's Remodeling Contractor will provide the quality of work that you would expect at a reasonable price that you would not expect. Family owned and operated business for over 20 years. FREE estimates. Military and senior discount. We offer more than the average business. We build long lasting relationships with our customers. Serving all of Delaware, Elkton, Maryland and southern Pennsylvania. We look forward to serving you and building a long lasting relationship. Call today for your FREE estimate.

"HORRIBLE CONTRACTORS!!! I have had contractors before and experienced some issues but this Anthony guy is very unprofessional and he is an absolutely nightmare! Not a single item was completed from the contract he and I agreed on and he took 60% of the contract amount and he stopped working the property. I had a property with some cosmetic work stuff and repairs which shouldn’t be that complicated. After he toured the property and gave me estimated time frame for 2 weeks. I know normally how it is not done with contractors so I asked him a few more times and confirmed if he could really finish it in two weeks. He was confident and said two weeks for no problem. After it has been almost 4 weeks, not even a quarter of work has been done and I noticed he didn’t even show up. He has so many excuses and complaints every single time when I contacted him. It felt like he was working for free which was not true. We agreed on 3 installment payments, 1st installment, before the job start about 30% of the total price, and 2nd one, 1/3 of the total price, and the last one at the completion of the job. After 2 weeks of work and not much of work has been done, he already requested for the 2nd installment. I asked him, the work has not been done 2/3 of the job, more over not even half way done. Anyway, he got upset and he wouldn’t continue the job if I didn’t pay. So I paid and then BOOM! He didn’t show up at work and when I asked him, his answer was it is too cold to work at the property. He made excuses and excuses and he said he will only come back if the heater is fixed. I did and texted him and called him. NO RESPONSE. Besides, his quality of work is horrible. He and his crew painted all over, light fixtures, light bulbs, floors, even bathtub. What kind of painter paint over the tub?! They simply didn’t even covered the parts not supposed to paint but they were so lazy and sloppy worker. They installed the brand new room doors, two out of three, didn’t even close properly and didn’t even use the shim. Installing the door is one of the basic carpentry job and he can’t even do that! I asked for the breakdown of the work and cost and no answer. When I confronted him for a few stuff, he just blah blah blah and repeating himself by making endless nonsense and not doing the job at all. Even if he does a job, not a good quality one."

Leeah L on February 2019

CNJ Handyman & Home Improvement Service LLC

417 Skyview Dr
4.70(
10
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CNJ Handyman & Home Improvement Service LLC

417 Skyview Dr
4.70(
10
)
Customers say: Super punctual
17 years of experience

CNJ Handyman & Home Improvement Service is a LLC residing in Middletown, DE...We service all areas in the New Castle and Kent counties of Delaware...We provide free estimates, timely service, quality workmanship and personable, trustworthy work atmosphere...We at CNJ understand the value of a hard earned dollar and want to give our customers the upmost service for their dollar. CNJ customer feedback can be found at our website www.CNJHANDY.com...you can reach us for that free estimate via phone or email(cnjhandy@aol.com)..CNJ is Licensed,Insured and Bonded...A proud accredited member of the BBB...We sponsor a girls local Travel Softball team for their various functions.....If you do need our service we gladly accept Money Orders,Cash,Personal Checks, Visa, Mastercard ,Discover and American Express..We hope you take all you references and carefully chose a reputable contractor and then give us a call and be pleasantly surprised....Call me personally with any questions or comments....Carl Walter(co-owner).

CNJ Handyman & Home Improvement Service is a LLC residing in Middletown, DE...We service all areas in the New Castle and Kent counties of Delaware...We provide free estimates, timely service, quality workmanship and personable, trustworthy work atmosphere...We at CNJ understand the value of a hard earned dollar and want to give our customers the upmost service for their dollar. CNJ customer feedback can be found at our website www.CNJHANDY.com...you can reach us for that free estimate via phone or email(cnjhandy@aol.com)..CNJ is Licensed,Insured and Bonded...A proud accredited member of the BBB...We sponsor a girls local Travel Softball team for their various functions.....If you do need our service we gladly accept Money Orders,Cash,Personal Checks, Visa, Mastercard ,Discover and American Express..We hope you take all you references and carefully chose a reputable contractor and then give us a call and be pleasantly surprised....Call me personally with any questions or comments....Carl Walter(co-owner).

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PNR Handyman LLC

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PNR Handyman LLC

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7 years of experience

Hi, my name is Patrick and I am a jack of almost all trades. I pride myself on doing quality and affordable work for my clients. Some of my licensed services include: * Roofing * Trim work * Dry Wall Repair * Carpentry * Landscaping * Additions * Decks * Painting * Power washing * Concrete * Window/Door Replacement * Home Repair ***And much more!*** Please call for free estimate!

Hi, my name is Patrick and I am a jack of almost all trades. I pride myself on doing quality and affordable work for my clients. Some of my licensed services include: * Roofing * Trim work * Dry Wall Repair * Carpentry * Landscaping * Additions * Decks * Painting * Power washing * Concrete * Window/Door Replacement * Home Repair ***And much more!*** Please call for free estimate!

Anthonys Pro Painters

5.00(
1
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Anthonys Pro Painters

5.00(
1
)
19 years of experience

Anthony’s Pro Painters llc is a licensed and Insured professional painting service. We have 26 painters and over 30 years of experience in painting residential and commercial projects . Rest assured that all of your painting needs and requests will be completed with professionalism and in a timely manner. We strive for excellence in our work as well as our customers experience. Give us a call to schedule your FREE consultation. Blending Quality, Craftsmanship and Customer care since 1991

Anthony’s Pro Painters llc is a licensed and Insured professional painting service. We have 26 painters and over 30 years of experience in painting residential and commercial projects . Rest assured that all of your painting needs and requests will be completed with professionalism and in a timely manner. We strive for excellence in our work as well as our customers experience. Give us a call to schedule your FREE consultation. Blending Quality, Craftsmanship and Customer care since 1991

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FAQs for exterior home or structure paint or stain projects in Dover, DE

Painting an old or worn garage door is a budget-friendly way to refresh your home's exterior and boost its curb appeal without paying for the cost of replacement. A fresh coat of paint not only enhances the look of your garage but also helps protect it from the elements, potentially extending its lifespan. Even if there's rust present, you can address it by cleaning, priming, and painting over it for a seamless finish.

Sanding your garage door before painting is an important step that helps the paint adhere properly and last longer. It smooths out rough spots, removes peeling paint or rust, and gets rid of dirt and debris that could affect the finish. If your door has a glossy finish, lightly sanding it will also help the paint stick better.

Painting a garage door takes two to three days from start to finish, including preparation, painting, and drying time. This allows each coat to dry fully and ensures a professional-quality finish. Hiring a professional painter and taking the time to do it right helps achieve a long-lasting, durable paint job.

One gallon of paint covers close to 400 square feet, which is often enough for two to three coats on a standard one- or two-car garage door. This ensures complete coverage and an even finish, especially if the door is properly prepped and primed. If you’re using a darker color or painting over a contrasting shade, you may require more coats to achieve your desired finish.

The Dover, DE homeowners’ guide to exterior home or structure paint or stains

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