We are third generation contractors that provide services such as lightning protection, exterior painting, metal roof painting, deck staining, and fence restoration and painting in Maryland and Pennsylvania since 1956. .Metal roof painting to restore rusting metal roofs.Prep and paint your metal roof to avoid a very expensive replacement.Using polyurethane acrylic paint will add years of life to an existing roof and is available in any color!We also do small carpentry to get wood sufaces ready for painting Protect your family and or livestock from devastating lightning strikes. Full installation of lightning protection systems for residential and commercial. Over 50 million dollars per year in home insurance damages caused by lightning strikes.Dont get caught unprotected! We use only top quality material including Sherwin-Williams and McCormick paints. We pride ourselves on preparing all work which is key to ensure proper finish coat! Call for an estimate today.
"Mike Rafferty was very personable and really knows his metal roofs.... I had 2 other estimates from different companies and one didnt ever give an estimate and one had no desire to paint my roof..... i called rafferty coatings from angie and he came to look at the job and give me an estimate when it suited me and did the walk around talked to me about what my wife and i wanted and then gave me an estimate and gave me a detailed explanation of what the job would entail and how long it would take.... he showed up when he said and his crew was very professional in all the did..... when he got there i also asked him to do the garage roof which we never discussed and he ageed to do it and gave a reasonable price for the extra work..... the crew finished on time and cleaned up and the job looks great.... roofs look brand new and his price was excellent,,,,, five stars and infinite thumbs up"
Jeffrey R on March 2025
We are third generation contractors that provide services such as lightning protection, exterior painting, metal roof painting, deck staining, and fence restoration and painting in Maryland and Pennsylvania since 1956. .Metal roof painting to restore rusting metal roofs.Prep and paint your metal roof to avoid a very expensive replacement.Using polyurethane acrylic paint will add years of life to an existing roof and is available in any color!We also do small carpentry to get wood sufaces ready for painting Protect your family and or livestock from devastating lightning strikes. Full installation of lightning protection systems for residential and commercial. Over 50 million dollars per year in home insurance damages caused by lightning strikes.Dont get caught unprotected! We use only top quality material including Sherwin-Williams and McCormick paints. We pride ourselves on preparing all work which is key to ensure proper finish coat! Call for an estimate today.
"Mike Rafferty was very personable and really knows his metal roofs.... I had 2 other estimates from different companies and one didnt ever give an estimate and one had no desire to paint my roof..... i called rafferty coatings from angie and he came to look at the job and give me an estimate when it suited me and did the walk around talked to me about what my wife and i wanted and then gave me an estimate and gave me a detailed explanation of what the job would entail and how long it would take.... he showed up when he said and his crew was very professional in all the did..... when he got there i also asked him to do the garage roof which we never discussed and he ageed to do it and gave a reasonable price for the extra work..... the crew finished on time and cleaned up and the job looks great.... roofs look brand new and his price was excellent,,,,, five stars and infinite thumbs up"
Jeffrey R on March 2025
First Class Chimney Services' experienced technicians arrive when they say they will. We provide a level of customer service satisfaction in the chimney business. Our Certified Chimney Technicians are experts in regular cleanings, pointing and retouching, and restorations authentic to the original. Our mission is to provide you with the information and quality service you need at a reasonable rate. If at any time within completion of our chimney services should you find a workmanship problem, or anything you are not quite satisfied with, contact us immediately. We will promptly respond to the issue and do our best to make the situation right with you. First Class Chimney Service, LLC would be pleased to hear from you! Please let us know what your needs and questions are; we will be more than happy to help you.
"Fast service, professional, and affordable. Thank you for your service."
Vah P on April 2025
First Class Chimney Services' experienced technicians arrive when they say they will. We provide a level of customer service satisfaction in the chimney business. Our Certified Chimney Technicians are experts in regular cleanings, pointing and retouching, and restorations authentic to the original. Our mission is to provide you with the information and quality service you need at a reasonable rate. If at any time within completion of our chimney services should you find a workmanship problem, or anything you are not quite satisfied with, contact us immediately. We will promptly respond to the issue and do our best to make the situation right with you. First Class Chimney Service, LLC would be pleased to hear from you! Please let us know what your needs and questions are; we will be more than happy to help you.
"Fast service, professional, and affordable. Thank you for your service."
Vah P on April 2025
Betterliving sunroom of the Capital area is sub division of Deck Soldier - family own business, over 14 years we spetialise in Deck building , restoration and screen porch constractions. December 2023 is time when we get opportunity to be come dealer for one of the best Sunroom manufactory -Betterliving sunrooms. Beginning of 2024 was education time. We spent 2 weeks with crew leaders on factory in PA - learning new materials and installation process. Another 2 weeks our sales team learned history of 70 years company and saw how every detail of sunroom is made, learn why Betterliving Sunrooms is best quality sunrooms on market. We proud that we build over 30 Sunrooms and screen porches in 2024 and all our customers happy with their final rooms. We sustain our business on quality and integrity. We look forward to earning your business -sunrooms (3 or 4 season , vinyl or aluminum) -screen rooms -porches -deck building -deck remodeling -deck restoration( washing, staining) -paver patio/retaining walls
"Deck Soldier (aka Betterliving) did a fantastic job of powerwashing and then sealing my deck, installing new handrails, and staining the swingset in the yard. Very pleased with their work and their professionalism."
Andrew H on October 2024
Betterliving sunroom of the Capital area is sub division of Deck Soldier - family own business, over 14 years we spetialise in Deck building , restoration and screen porch constractions. December 2023 is time when we get opportunity to be come dealer for one of the best Sunroom manufactory -Betterliving sunrooms. Beginning of 2024 was education time. We spent 2 weeks with crew leaders on factory in PA - learning new materials and installation process. Another 2 weeks our sales team learned history of 70 years company and saw how every detail of sunroom is made, learn why Betterliving Sunrooms is best quality sunrooms on market. We proud that we build over 30 Sunrooms and screen porches in 2024 and all our customers happy with their final rooms. We sustain our business on quality and integrity. We look forward to earning your business -sunrooms (3 or 4 season , vinyl or aluminum) -screen rooms -porches -deck building -deck remodeling -deck restoration( washing, staining) -paver patio/retaining walls
"Deck Soldier (aka Betterliving) did a fantastic job of powerwashing and then sealing my deck, installing new handrails, and staining the swingset in the yard. Very pleased with their work and their professionalism."
Andrew H on October 2024
Full service painting company serving the tri-state area. Family owned and operated. Cabinet refinishing Epoxy Full interior and exterior painting services Staining
"After paying my deposit to have just THREE columns in front of my house scraped free of the crumbling paint and repainted, this company completely ghosted me. No follow-up calls, no updates—nothing. I had to chase them down multiple times just to find out when they’d even start the job. At the consultation, I was told the project would begin in about a week. A MONTH later—with ZERO communication— I had to contact the company directly.. again.. to get an actual start date. With the start date locked in finally, I get a call at 4PM the day before, telling me they don't have what they need to match the original paint… despite me providing samples AND offering the original paint bucket with all details. I'm not sure why that wasn't mentioned in the MONTH I waited for the start date, and I'm not a paint professional, but I assume a reputable painting company should be able to figure out how to match paint, especially when the customer has the original paint bucket? Then, on the start date... the technician shows up 50 minutes late, BARELY scrapes off the old, crumbling paint, and just slaps a fresh coat on top. Total amateur hour. I actually feel sick to my stomach that this is what I'm paying almost $600 for. When I voiced my concerns to management, all I got were multiple hollow apologies and no real solutions for such armature work. Bottom line: If you want to overpay for subpar work, endless delays, and to act as your own project manager, this is the company for you."
Cody S on April 2025
Full service painting company serving the tri-state area. Family owned and operated. Cabinet refinishing Epoxy Full interior and exterior painting services Staining
"After paying my deposit to have just THREE columns in front of my house scraped free of the crumbling paint and repainted, this company completely ghosted me. No follow-up calls, no updates—nothing. I had to chase them down multiple times just to find out when they’d even start the job. At the consultation, I was told the project would begin in about a week. A MONTH later—with ZERO communication— I had to contact the company directly.. again.. to get an actual start date. With the start date locked in finally, I get a call at 4PM the day before, telling me they don't have what they need to match the original paint… despite me providing samples AND offering the original paint bucket with all details. I'm not sure why that wasn't mentioned in the MONTH I waited for the start date, and I'm not a paint professional, but I assume a reputable painting company should be able to figure out how to match paint, especially when the customer has the original paint bucket? Then, on the start date... the technician shows up 50 minutes late, BARELY scrapes off the old, crumbling paint, and just slaps a fresh coat on top. Total amateur hour. I actually feel sick to my stomach that this is what I'm paying almost $600 for. When I voiced my concerns to management, all I got were multiple hollow apologies and no real solutions for such armature work. Bottom line: If you want to overpay for subpar work, endless delays, and to act as your own project manager, this is the company for you."
Cody S on April 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
is a locally owned and operated business which has helped keep Loudoun County and surround areas colorful and beautiful for many years. We are painting contractors for both residential and commercial customers. We consistently deliver the highest quality services at very competitive prices, working with honesty, integrity, and always with a smile. We ensure expert craftsmanship at affordable pricing, and this is something that differentiates us from our competitors. We value our customers and ensure optimum satisfaction for them: Using only high quality painting materials blended with our most innovative techniques and styles. Kris' Painting Service Inc. can give your home or business a fresh, new, innovative, fashionable and sophisticated look. We use the finest products and materials to insure that we maintain your real estate investment to highest degree possible. Experience a new level of quality and customer service with Kris' Painting Service Inc.
"Kris is so kind and professional, and his crew did an incredible job. Our house looks great after all the work they did, and we will proudly recommend them to anyone who needs work done on their home!"
Brian J on April 2025
is a locally owned and operated business which has helped keep Loudoun County and surround areas colorful and beautiful for many years. We are painting contractors for both residential and commercial customers. We consistently deliver the highest quality services at very competitive prices, working with honesty, integrity, and always with a smile. We ensure expert craftsmanship at affordable pricing, and this is something that differentiates us from our competitors. We value our customers and ensure optimum satisfaction for them: Using only high quality painting materials blended with our most innovative techniques and styles. Kris' Painting Service Inc. can give your home or business a fresh, new, innovative, fashionable and sophisticated look. We use the finest products and materials to insure that we maintain your real estate investment to highest degree possible. Experience a new level of quality and customer service with Kris' Painting Service Inc.
"Kris is so kind and professional, and his crew did an incredible job. Our house looks great after all the work they did, and we will proudly recommend them to anyone who needs work done on their home!"
Brian J on April 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
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
Locally owned sole proprietor specializing in high quality interior and exterior painting since 1985. We pay attention to every detail of your job.
"Carlos was the only contractor who contacted me after submitting my project on Angi's List, possibly because my project was a bit small in scope for the others. Carlos promptly made an appointment to view the job and quickly provided a reasonable estimate by email. The project was scheduled in the timeframe he promised, and his two-man crew was able to complete the project sooner than I expected. The workers were very professional and did an excellent job of restoring weathered painted surfaces to like-new condition. Carlos personally checked on the progress of the work and even instructed the workers to do additional work beyond the scope of the project."
Leo S on November 2024
Locally owned sole proprietor specializing in high quality interior and exterior painting since 1985. We pay attention to every detail of your job.
"Carlos was the only contractor who contacted me after submitting my project on Angi's List, possibly because my project was a bit small in scope for the others. Carlos promptly made an appointment to view the job and quickly provided a reasonable estimate by email. The project was scheduled in the timeframe he promised, and his two-man crew was able to complete the project sooner than I expected. The workers were very professional and did an excellent job of restoring weathered painted surfaces to like-new condition. Carlos personally checked on the progress of the work and even instructed the workers to do additional work beyond the scope of the project."
Leo S on November 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
Exterior paint costs around $20 to $80 per gallon, while interior paint costs around $20 to $30 per gallon. Outside paints tend to be pricier because they need to withstand the elements, such as abrasion, moisture, and color corrosion from the sun. In addition, painting the outside of a home is more costly at around $3,100, while painting a home interior costs around $2,000.
Use our paint calculator to determine the number of gallons of paint needed for your project. The average gallon of exterior paint covers 350 square feet in a single coat. So, a 1,500-square-foot home with a paintable area of 1,100 square feet requires seven gallons of paint for a two-coat application.
When determining how much extra paint to purchase and whether to apply primer, clear planning is essential. Rounding up your paint requirements ensures complete coverage and prevents gaps during the application process. Extra paint acts as a safeguard against miscalculations, while proper primer application—decided by the paint type and exterior condition—secures adhesion and long-lasting protection.
When determining how often to repaint your home’s exterior, careful evaluation of both the current paint condition and building materials is crucial. Exterior paint is engineered to last five to 10 years. Aluminum surfaces require repainting every five years, wood requires a new coat every three to seven years, and painted brick needs refreshing every 15 to 20 years. Visible chipping or cracking signals the need for prompt repainting to sustain protection and curb appeal.
When deciding whether to roll or spray exterior house paint, the method chosen directly influences the overall finish and work efficiency. Rolling delivers precision and control for tight, detailed areas, whereas spraying achieves a smooth, even coat on large surfaces with high efficiency. The equipment used and labor intensity are key considerations; homeowners must choose the technique that best suits their project scale and quality requirements.
When evaluating the duration of an exterior painting project, a professional team completes an average-sized house within three to four days. Larger or more complex projects—such as three-story homes or residences with extensive architectural details—require five to six days due to increased surface area and additional setup. A contractor provides an exact timeline after reviewing all project specifics.