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Deossa Wall Paper and Paint LLC
4.9(
22
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Serving New Bedford, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"He was very responsible and professional. His estimate was very reasonable and his work was excellent. We weren't given the choice of exactly what he did on this review. So I am putting what he did here. He and his wife removed the wallpaper and put up new."
Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Clover Contracting, LLC
5.0(
9
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Serving New Bedford, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"The painting crew was excellent. Very polite and professional. Cody came by every day to inspect and discuss the job with them and kept the project moving during the week. I would strongly recommend this company."
Response time2 hrs
Response rate95%
Recommended by22%of homeowners
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Kelly A Francis Paint
4.9(
81
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Serving New Bedford, MA and surrounding areas

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Kelly was great! We had to get another painter hired quickly to accommodate our move-in date and appliance delivery. Contacted Kelly and she met that week to look at the space and provide a quote. She did a great job at a very reasonable price and in the time we needed. She even helped recommend some room colors which we loved and ended up choosing! All-in-all, we really enjoyed working with Kelly. She was very timely and easy to get a hold of if we needed to coordinate new dates/times. A big bonus too is that she even came back after the move in to fill in any dings from the move in process. We will definitely look to Kelly again for any painting jobs we may have in the future."
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Breeze Carpentry & Construction
5.0(
148
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Serving New Bedford, MA and surrounding areas

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"We have used Breeze Carpentry many times. We know what we are getting when we hire Bill. Excellent work, attention to detail, neat, wonderful work. This time he did our basement over, including a 1/2 bath. As always Bill and his team delivered on time and on budget! We wouldn't even think of hiring someone else!"
Recommended by100%of homeowners
AJ Drywall & Plastering
4.8(
27
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Serving New Bedford, MA and surrounding areas

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I'm contracting my own new construction home, and doing so for the first time, and frankly was a bit nervous to find some of the contractors online rather than local guys I'm referred to. I needed a contractor to board and plaster my entire 1800sqft house. Joe at AJ Drywall & Plastering totally alleviated that concern once his crew showed up and I saw the quality of work they perform. Great communication, very friendly crew, and quality plastering. I appreciated that Joe was on site for much of the work and inspected frequently. He's a stickler for quality, I didn't even notice some of the items he wanted to come back and take care of as it cured. Again, super pleased with Joe and the team and will absolutely recommend to others."
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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401 Drywall and Plaster
5.0(
9
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Serving New Bedford, MA and surrounding areas

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Excellent. Corey and his assistant was on time. He was very organized and covered everything and kept the work place extremely clean. The wall looked beautiful when he had finished. He explained everything he had done, and told me not to paint for 3 days to let it dry out. I would definitely use Corey for any future projects where we needed drywall and plastering done."
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Leo Letourneau Paint/Paper
4.5(
8
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Serving New Bedford, MA and surrounding areas

In business since 1997

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I tried calling all of the paperers in the phone book several times over a three week period. None of them returned my calls. I finally went to Angies List and found Letourneau's Wallpapering and Painting. I left a message and the very next day Leo called and we made a appointment for him to come down and give me an estimate which was in two days. He arrived, examined the walls and gave me an estimate which I felt was reasonable. He noticed that at several areas there was a gap between the wall and the ceiling trim and suggested that I should fill the gapes with sealer. I told him that I had torn rotator cuffs in both shoulders and I wouldn't be able to do so. He immediately went up on my latter and sealed the openings with sealer that I had. His daughter arrived one day the following week and put up the paper. She did an excellent job. I highly recommend them. I hope to use them in the near future. <br />"
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Vargas Services
4.8(
51
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Serving New Bedford, MA and surrounding areas

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"At first, we really liked working with Emilio and his team for the most part. At least prior to painting, he was responsive and professional. However, the timeline on our project got pushed back a lot, and his team didn't properly prep the house before they painted. We started having peeling issues within a year, and now three years later there is visible peeling on three sides of our house. Emilio has repeatedly blamed it on the paint, been hard to get in touch with, slow to respond, and when he did send someone out to "fix it" they did a very minor patch job which didn't address the full problem. Theoretically, there's a ten year guarantee on the job, but getting them to fix the original poor work has been really frustrating. It's still not fixed, and we're moving into colder weather. So, not great."
Recommended by90%of homeowners
OCEAN STATE PROPERTY SERVICES
5.0(
89
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Serving New Bedford, MA and surrounding areas

In business since 1982

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We have hired George P Veader of Ocean State Property Services for many jobs. I also refer him to many of my clients in my real estate career. He does excellent work. George is prompt, reliable and works clean. He knows his trade and helps you see the end result. He is exceptional at coming up with solutions to construction problems and how to rearrange rooms, closets or cupboards to fit your vision. George just looked at our first floor hall closet and immediately knew exactly what needed to be done to bring our full size washer and dryer upstairs. He explained it all to us and got the job done in less than a few hours. Everything was done perfectly and functions great. He recently added two vanities in our basement too. George had to cut through heating elements to fit them properly. We were very satisfied with his work, plus George will keep you laughing all the time. He is by far the funniest man we know. I highly recommend George of Ocean State Property Services for all your remodel and restoration needs. Give him a call."
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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JJJ Painting & Construction
4.7(
85
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Serving New Bedford, MA and surrounding areas

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"There was more construction work that needed to be done before painting than originally thought.  The contractor worked his way around the house making the necessary repairs, starting in the front and ending in the back yard.  This way the painters could start on the front of the house.  All construction work was top-notch and definitelyy should have been done years ago.  The extent of the repairs was a little more than what was included in the original estimate, and resulted in a $400 up-charge, but once we saw the finished product, it was well worth the extra money.  There is something to be said for peace of mind.  The house has never looked this good."
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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FAQs for wallcovering or wallpaper removal projects in New Bedford, MA

You can determine your wall type through tactile and visual tests. Start by checking the surface by inserting a thumbtack, feeling the texture, tapping to listen for a hollow sound, and examining cut edges under outlet covers. Drywall feels soft with a hollow sound, while plaster is hard and solid. These checks are especially useful in older homes where plaster is more common.

After removing wallpaper, you can dispose of small amounts in your household trash. However, if you are removing wallpaper from your entire home, you’ll need to contact a waste removal service, rent a dumpster, or arrange a special pick-up with your municipality’s waste service. Wallpaper cannot be recycled, so it is important to keep it separate from the recycling stream to comply with local waste guidelines.

It takes a professional from several hours up to a full day to remove wallpaper from a single room. The removal duration depends on the type of adhesive, the age of the wallpaper, the condition of the wall, and the number of layers present. High ceilings and additional layers increase the time required, as extra care is taken to protect the wall surface while ensuring a complete removal.

Using fabric softener with water is an option for removing wallpaper, but its effectiveness is limited and depends on the type of wallpaper being used. This low-cost method is most effective on modern, less porous wallpaper and may not yield optimal results on vintage or textured varieties. It might also affect wall surface preparation for new coverings if the residue is not completely removed. For stubborn adhesive or textured surfaces, professional solutions are recommended to ensure a thorough removal without damaging the underlying wall.

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