Full service painting company serving the tri-state area. Family owned and operated. Cabinet refinishing Epoxy Full interior and exterior painting services Staining
"Emerson Paints: All Sales, No Service If you’re considering Emerson Paints, let me save you the trouble: don’t. I responded to one of their Instagram ads and was immediately bombarded with phone calls—relentlessly. Once I was ready, I called back and scheduled a free estimate. The sales rep they sent was personable, knowledgeable, and assured me he’d been with the company for ten years. That part actually felt promising. He gave us three tiers of service, and my husband and I chose the middle option. I even went to the paint store the next morning to pick out my color. I texted him with my selection and… crickets. Days passed. I followed up. He apologized and promised to get back to me. He didn’t. Eventually, I called the office directly, only to find out we weren’t even on the schedule. That’s when the owner stepped in—sounding every bit the overpromising, fast-talking salesman you hope never to deal with. He assured me we’d be fit in the following week and that he was “putting his very best guy on it.” Then the day arrived… and a truck pulled up with a completely different company name and logo on it. Turns out, Emerson subcontracted the work without telling me. Not even a mention. Total bait and switch. To make matters worse, the sales rep had promised I wouldn’t have to prep anything in my kitchen. But when I asked the owner, I was suddenly responsible for clearing countertops and emptying the front of all my cabinets. My kitchen was a disaster zone for a week—all based on bad information. Then came the most unbelievable part: on day two of the project, an Emerson employee came to "check on things"—and let himself into my home. No knock. No doorbell. No hello. Just strolled right in like it was his place. I was stunned. The one saving grace? The subcontracted crew was excellent. They were professional, efficient, and lovely to work with. I would’ve happily hired them directly—for a likely much lower price—if Emerson hadn’t been the middleman. (Message me if you want their name; they were fantastic.) Emerson Paints, on the other hand? Not a single follow-up. No call to see how the job went. Nothing. Their last contact with me was their guy walking uninvited into my house. Bottom line: Emerson Paints is overpriced, unreliable, and dishonest. I wouldn’t recommend them to anyone."
Amy A on May 2025
Full service painting company serving the tri-state area. Family owned and operated. Cabinet refinishing Epoxy Full interior and exterior painting services Staining
"Emerson Paints: All Sales, No Service If you’re considering Emerson Paints, let me save you the trouble: don’t. I responded to one of their Instagram ads and was immediately bombarded with phone calls—relentlessly. Once I was ready, I called back and scheduled a free estimate. The sales rep they sent was personable, knowledgeable, and assured me he’d been with the company for ten years. That part actually felt promising. He gave us three tiers of service, and my husband and I chose the middle option. I even went to the paint store the next morning to pick out my color. I texted him with my selection and… crickets. Days passed. I followed up. He apologized and promised to get back to me. He didn’t. Eventually, I called the office directly, only to find out we weren’t even on the schedule. That’s when the owner stepped in—sounding every bit the overpromising, fast-talking salesman you hope never to deal with. He assured me we’d be fit in the following week and that he was “putting his very best guy on it.” Then the day arrived… and a truck pulled up with a completely different company name and logo on it. Turns out, Emerson subcontracted the work without telling me. Not even a mention. Total bait and switch. To make matters worse, the sales rep had promised I wouldn’t have to prep anything in my kitchen. But when I asked the owner, I was suddenly responsible for clearing countertops and emptying the front of all my cabinets. My kitchen was a disaster zone for a week—all based on bad information. Then came the most unbelievable part: on day two of the project, an Emerson employee came to "check on things"—and let himself into my home. No knock. No doorbell. No hello. Just strolled right in like it was his place. I was stunned. The one saving grace? The subcontracted crew was excellent. They were professional, efficient, and lovely to work with. I would’ve happily hired them directly—for a likely much lower price—if Emerson hadn’t been the middleman. (Message me if you want their name; they were fantastic.) Emerson Paints, on the other hand? Not a single follow-up. No call to see how the job went. Nothing. Their last contact with me was their guy walking uninvited into my house. Bottom line: Emerson Paints is overpriced, unreliable, and dishonest. I wouldn’t recommend them to anyone."
Amy A on May 2025
We are a family owned and operated company having been in business for 20 years. Our goal is to offer customers quality workmanship with attention to detail, while providing customer service which is second to none. All work is supervised by the owner and only highly skilled employees are used. We are fully licensed and take pride in every single job. We would love an opportunity to meet with you and answer any questions regarding your project!
"Mr Lane and crew were top notch. Did a great job, came on time every day, cleaned up. Great price."
Elizabeth E on March 2025
We are a family owned and operated company having been in business for 20 years. Our goal is to offer customers quality workmanship with attention to detail, while providing customer service which is second to none. All work is supervised by the owner and only highly skilled employees are used. We are fully licensed and take pride in every single job. We would love an opportunity to meet with you and answer any questions regarding your project!
"Mr Lane and crew were top notch. Did a great job, came on time every day, cleaned up. Great price."
Elizabeth E on March 2025
In 1972 we started Sheldon & Sons as a small family run business. For over 50 years we have evolved into a full service painting contractor. Each step of the way we have worked hard to build a top notch reputation based on quality workmanship and attention to detail. Today Sheldon & Sons employees various sized work crews consisting of long time employees and family members. We have the expertise to perform jobs of all types and sizes, but pride ourselves on the personal attention that comes from a family owned business.
"Great Loved Steve and Dominic"
Terry S on February 2025
In 1972 we started Sheldon & Sons as a small family run business. For over 50 years we have evolved into a full service painting contractor. Each step of the way we have worked hard to build a top notch reputation based on quality workmanship and attention to detail. Today Sheldon & Sons employees various sized work crews consisting of long time employees and family members. We have the expertise to perform jobs of all types and sizes, but pride ourselves on the personal attention that comes from a family owned business.
"Great Loved Steve and Dominic"
Terry S on February 2025
Family owned and owner operated. We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out all the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule an estimate today!
"Painting fine, easy to work with"
Terry G on May 2025
Family owned and owner operated. We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out all the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule an estimate today!
"Painting fine, easy to work with"
Terry G on May 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
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
Thank you for visiting Hawkins Contracting. We are based out of the beautiful farmland of Monrovia, Maryland. We provide residential home renovations, basement renovations, and many other home improvement services within the Montgomery and Frederick County surrounding area. Including furniture assembly and Television Mounting. Our pledge to all customers is to provide quality service to build life-long relationships with you and more importantly, will maintain our relationship by dependability, communicating effectively and being with you every step of the way. We appreciate your consideration in Hawkins Contracting. Call us today - 301-366-8916. MHIC #: 141595 - Licensed, Insured & Bonded!
"John did an outstanding job painting our home! The work was clean and precise, and he went above and beyond by fixing small issues we had noticed or not. His attention to detail, professionalism, and thorough cleanup were impressive. Highly recommend for any painting project!"
Shubin Y on December 2024
Thank you for visiting Hawkins Contracting. We are based out of the beautiful farmland of Monrovia, Maryland. We provide residential home renovations, basement renovations, and many other home improvement services within the Montgomery and Frederick County surrounding area. Including furniture assembly and Television Mounting. Our pledge to all customers is to provide quality service to build life-long relationships with you and more importantly, will maintain our relationship by dependability, communicating effectively and being with you every step of the way. We appreciate your consideration in Hawkins Contracting. Call us today - 301-366-8916. MHIC #: 141595 - Licensed, Insured & Bonded!
"John did an outstanding job painting our home! The work was clean and precise, and he went above and beyond by fixing small issues we had noticed or not. His attention to detail, professionalism, and thorough cleanup were impressive. Highly recommend for any painting project!"
Shubin Y on December 2024
Transform Your Space with our Quality Interior& Exterior Painting Services.& Home maintenance Contractor in the Area. We guarantee your satisfaction and we won’t leave until the job is done right. 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 a free estimate today!
"Fair price. EXCEPTIONAL work. It looks like nothing every happened in our basement. I strongly recommend them. I will be using them again."
Robert G on February 2025
Transform Your Space with our Quality Interior& Exterior Painting Services.& Home maintenance Contractor in the Area. We guarantee your satisfaction and we won’t leave until the job is done right. 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 a free estimate today!
"Fair price. EXCEPTIONAL work. It looks like nothing every happened in our basement. I strongly recommend them. I will be using them again."
Robert G on February 2025
GEC Painting Inc. is a family owned company that knows how to satisfy their clients; we always go the extra length to ensure your demands are met and that your expectations are surpassed. We work hard to understand the vision you have for your residence and we dedicate ourselves towards achieving it. GEC Painting takes pride in being the best home improvement company in the region. It is our perseverance, integrity, and diligence that has allowed us to come so far in the industry. Plus, the word of mouth of loyal clients has helped us achieve much success. For a beautiful home, work with GEC Painting Inc. today
"Excellent service and great pricing!"
Deatrice L on May 2023
GEC Painting Inc. is a family owned company that knows how to satisfy their clients; we always go the extra length to ensure your demands are met and that your expectations are surpassed. We work hard to understand the vision you have for your residence and we dedicate ourselves towards achieving it. GEC Painting takes pride in being the best home improvement company in the region. It is our perseverance, integrity, and diligence that has allowed us to come so far in the industry. Plus, the word of mouth of loyal clients has helped us achieve much success. For a beautiful home, work with GEC Painting Inc. today
"Excellent service and great pricing!"
Deatrice L on May 2023
penabrosconstruction@gmail.com Located in Frederick, Maryland
"They were very professional and experienced in staining our log home. Gave us the best of knowledge in what stain and clear coat to use for long life of our home. Very professional with their work and with me. They completely cleaned the entire area and also cleaned all of the exterior windows. I would highly recommend them for a job well done."
Brian L on May 2025
penabrosconstruction@gmail.com Located in Frederick, Maryland
"They were very professional and experienced in staining our log home. Gave us the best of knowledge in what stain and clear coat to use for long life of our home. Very professional with their work and with me. They completely cleaned the entire area and also cleaned all of the exterior windows. I would highly recommend them for a job well done."
Brian L on May 2025
Advancepro LLC it's a painting company with experience in home improvement projects... dedicated to help families with their painting and others renovations services, offering great service at reasonable price... in Advancepro LLC we consider that avery customer should get a professional service our team is trained to perform services in a professional manner using the experience obtained in years. Advancepro LLC is a company with license and insurance... once you hire Advancepro LLC for your needs a project manager will assist you from the beginning to the end of the project making sure that everything is according to your expectations in Advancepro LLC we know that the best results comes from a combination of good customer service,good product and experienced laborers
"Everything went smoothly and contractor was so good that I hired him again for my new home remodeling."
Oby O on November 2024
Advancepro LLC it's a painting company with experience in home improvement projects... dedicated to help families with their painting and others renovations services, offering great service at reasonable price... in Advancepro LLC we consider that avery customer should get a professional service our team is trained to perform services in a professional manner using the experience obtained in years. Advancepro LLC is a company with license and insurance... once you hire Advancepro LLC for your needs a project manager will assist you from the beginning to the end of the project making sure that everything is according to your expectations in Advancepro LLC we know that the best results comes from a combination of good customer service,good product and experienced laborers
"Everything went smoothly and contractor was so good that I hired him again for my new home remodeling."
Oby O on November 2024
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