I was gearing up for a major painting and renovation project and started researching contractors a…read morecouple of months in advance. With 23 years in real estate and rental management, I know exactly what quality work looks like--and what red flags to watch for.
I even got a list of four recommended painters from the Sherwin Williams commercial store, but I didn't bother calling any of them. Omar from B&J Painting kept popping up in my online searches, so as a fellow entrepreneur, I decided to reach out first--and that was all it took.
After meeting Omar and Hector in person, I was sold. When Omar noticed one of the names on my Sherwin Williams list, he said, "He's a good painter." I asked, "Better than you?" Without missing a beat, he replied, "We're the best." Based on my 23 years of experience, I can confirm: yes, they are.
From the initial contact, they were responsive and professional. They provided a detailed, on-the-spot online quote, and the final invoice matched it exactly--no surprises, no hidden charges. (That's huge for me, as I really dislike unexpected costs.)
The project was substantial: heavy wall priming (after some tough previous tenants), ceiling repairs, hot patching, sheetrock work, and removing five old surround-sound outlets from the ceiling (seriously--who installs those on the ceiling?!). No large job goes 100% glitch-free, but the communication was excellent, the team worked hard, and the end result is perfect.
I'm extremely picky, and the ceiling came out exactly as I envisioned: smooth, flawless, one-and-done. The walls look brand new after thorough priming, and you'd never know those old outlets were there.
B&J Painting delivered on everything they promised, on time and on budget. They're true professionals who take real pride in their work. I'll definitely be calling them back for the final color coats on the walls.
Highly recommended!