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Rick's Colonial Painting

Interior Painting, Exterior Painting, Pressure Washing,

About us

Additional contact name - Rick Pontillo. Award winning.

Business highlights

46 years of trusted experience

Services we offer

Interior & exterior painting, power washing, light carpentry & wallpaper removal.

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes


Accepted payment methods

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Photos of past projects

Reviews

4.853 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
87%
4
2%
3
4%
2
4%
1
4%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.8
value
4.8
professionalism
4.8
responsiveness
4.8
punctuality
4.8
Showing 1-25 of 53 reviews

Jill G.
07/2017
5.0
house painters, interior painters
  + 0 more
Great! So professional and attention to detail. Very personable family business owner.
Description of Work: Living room and front door

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Jay G.
03/2017
5.0
interior painters
  + -1 more
Because of need for furniture and shelf moving this was a difficult job. Workmen showed up on time, worked steadily and did a good job. My only complaint was seriously scratched wood floor due to moving shelves.
Description of Work: Interior painting for 3 rooms

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
3.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,300

Nicole N.
08/2016
5.0
house painters
  + -1 more
Rick and his team were very professional and cleaned up as they went along. Each day, they arrived on time and work most of the day. They even came on Saturday to finish up. I was impressed with the quality of work and care they put in.
Description of Work: Rick painted the exterior of my house and a small shed. All trim work and shutters were included.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$6,500

Gil L.
02/2016
3.0
interior painters
  + -1 more
Did not fully cover all areas--problems in family room and porch. Had to have them back to redo it, but it became hard to get them back. They finally did and the work was acceptable.
Description of Work: Painted ceilings in family room and kitchen, and walls and ceiling in back porch, walls in office.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
3.0
value
4.0
professionalism
3.0
responsiveness
3.0
punctuality
3.0

$2,000

PAMELA K.
01/2016
5.0
pressure washing, house painters, interior painters
  + 1 more
It went great. Crew was very professional. Rick responded promptly to look at the job and provide a quote. They powerwashed the house on a Thursday and came back the following Monday and Tuesday to do the painting and replace the rotted wood. Excellent job. And on top of everything, Rick did not take a penny until the job was finished and he knew I was satisfied. I highly recommend this business.
Description of Work: Powerwash house, paint trim, doors, and window casings, and repaired several rotted window frames

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,500

Barry S.
11/2015
5.0
interior painters
  + -1 more
They did a great job. Rick came out to give a quote within a day, scheduled us for the next week, had a large, hard working, professional, and pleasant crew. They got the job done fast, on time, and we're very happy. We'd hire again.
Description of Work: Paint 7 rooms, one with cathedral ceiling, plus blend popcorn ceiling texture into repair job in ceiling in another room.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,700

Rick S.
11/2015
5.0
interior painters
  + -1 more
Quote only. Did not use this contractor. Very professional and responsive. Quote was competitive but I went with another contractor
Description of Work: Quote only did not use this contractor

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Cindy M.
07/2015
5.0
contractors, house painters
  + 0 more
Fantastic! They did a great job very professional and it looks great. I would use them again and highly recommend them.
Description of Work: Painted the outside of our house and replaced damaged wood.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$4,800

michael R.
06/2015
5.0
interior painters
  + -1 more
It went really well! Rick showed up promptly for the estimate, gave us a competitive estimate right away, and worked within a tight time line to deliver high-quality painting services. One very positive thing worth mentioning is that when you hire Rick's Colonial Painting, you're hiring an army. These guys hit some fairly big spaces and in 2 days, made them look outstandingly beautiful. In fact, I liked what Rick's team did so much that we decided to paint one extra room. Rick was able to accommodate that request within an even tighter time line. When we looked for painters, we looked for professionals who would value our time and get the job done right. Rick's Colonial Painting did that. We couldn't be more pleased. I'm a Rick's Colonial Painting fan and wouldn't hesitate to hire them again.
Description of Work: Painted several rooms.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,100

Garland P.
02/2015
5.0
interior painters
  + -1 more
Rick worked right alongside of his men. I was completely satisfied with his work.
Description of Work: Made repairs to wood deck and repainted it.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,250

Ed R.
09/2014
5.0
pressure washing, woodworking, interior painters
  + 1 more
They did what they said they were going to do and more. They showed us as scheduled and completed the job in an expeditious manner. The crew was very friendly and helpful. Quality of painting was excellent....the best we ever had. We will hire them again, without shopping for another quote.
Description of Work: House was powerwashed, sanded and prepared for painting. Rotten boards were replaced. House was painted with 2 coats of solid stain.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$6,900

Claudia F.
06/2014
5.0
interior painters
  + -1 more
Excellent. I have used Rick's many times over the past 15 years. They are punctual, polite, neat, and the pricing is fair. I don't bother anymore to get comparative quotes. They have done the exterior of my house twice and various rooms in my house. What more can I say? They are very accommodating and value their customer base. That is good business and we are amazed at how many small companies just don't understand that.
Description of Work: Painted my kitchen and bath including trim

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$800

Clare B.
12/2013
1.0
interior painters
  + -1 more
Had a limited time frame before moving into new house and Rick said he could get the work completed before move in. The night prior to move I went by the new house and found a note from Rick saying "All Done". As there was minimal light in the house and it was dark outside, I waited until the following morning to fully inspect the work. After inspecting, I saw there were entire areas of the wall which were not given an second coat of paint; i.e. I could see through the brush marks to the primer under. Paint sprayed in various areas on the hardwood floor, could see through other areas of the paint on trim and window sills, paint splatter all over the windows, cabinets hadn't been painted well and could see through several areas of the paint on those also. Sloppy work in general. There was a picture on the wall which was taken down and the nail not removed, just painted over. The cabinet knobs had been screwed back on before the paint was dry so creating a 'twisted' paint effect. When I pointed this part out to Rick, he said I was just being picky. When I called the following day after inspecting, Rick said he would have someone come out on the following Monday. We moved in over that weekend so it was extremely inconvenient as I couldn't set up the room and hd to keep the furniture in the middle of the room. I assumed Rick would be the one to come out however another worker showed up at my back door early on Monday morning with a single paint brush in hand and said "Hi, I hear there's a few things I need to fix"...I let him know it would probably be a rather large job and he set to work. After finishing, he asked if he could take a check to give to Rick. I said, I would like to inspect in full daylight before paying. I looked at the rooms again in better lighting the following day. Still, problems with coverage, paint splattered everywhere, etc., etc. I called Rick. He came out the following day and spent an hour or so cleaning up the work. Seemed ok so I paid him and he left. Notice he cashed the check immediately. When I then went to put the shelves back in the cabinets I saw they had completed overlooked painting an entire side of one shelf. At that point I just painted it myself. Went to then change height of some shelves and realized they never took out the shelf holders so now there's dark wood showing if I want to adjust the shelf height. Just sloppy, sloppy work. Not at all what I'd expected from professional painters with such great previous reviews on Angie's List. But, you get what you pay for I suppose and he was approximately 50% cheaper than other quotes I'd received.
Description of Work: Painted one upstairs bedroom and sanded/painted downstairs living room.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
1.0
value
4.0
professionalism
3.0
responsiveness
2.0
punctuality
2.0

$1,500

Response from Rick's Colonial Painting
unfortunately can't please everyone but my reviews speak for themselves

Soma S.
12/2013
5.0
interior painters
  + -1 more
Rick was extremely responsive. We took multiple quotes and his was the best both in terms of price and schedule. His team was so professional. They did a fantastic job, moved furnitures, completed the job on time , cleaned after them. We would use them again.
Description of Work: Interior painting - first floor and stairway

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,200

Alfred M.
10/2013
5.0
contractors, pressure washing, house painters
  + 1 more
Rick's crew painted a badly peeling house and when they were finished it looked like new. I was very concerned at the outset of the job that I might have an uneven, blotchy job. Not at all! All the faults were corrected. The pressure washing, the preparation painting, neceesary carprenty repairs and staining of the decks was all superbly and professionally done. The crew was punctual, worked hard and cleaned up after each days work. I give them an unconditional recommendation,
Description of Work: Rick's crew painted a badly peeling house and when they were finished it looked like new. I was very concerned at the outset of the job that I might have an uneven, blotchy job. Not at all! All the faults were corrected. The pressure washing, the preparation painting, neceesary carprenty repairs and staining of the decks was all superbly and professionally done. The crew was punctual, worked hard and cleaned up after each days work. I give them an unconditional recommendation,

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$6,800

Robert S.
08/2013
5.0
interior painters
  + -1 more
We wanted the work done by the end of August. Rick was the only one of 3 who quoted who said he would definitely have the work done on time. And he kept his word. His men were very good to work with. Good guys who work hard and do a great job. Little extras were no problem. Rick was easy to talk to. Returned all calls in a timely manner. These guys are pro's. Would use again and recommend to others.
Description of Work: Painted 5 rooms and 2 stairways

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$5,000

Kathleen A.
06/2013
5.0
interior painters
  + -1 more
They arrived at 8:30 am and exept for a short lunch break completed the job in 7 hours. My family room has a 12ft ceiling and 2-24 foot beams plus 2 book cases which were painted white. The back of the bookcase was painted the color of the walls.
Description of Work: They painted my family room, duct work in the stairwell and repaired water damaged in master bedroom

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,300

Marilyn P.
05/2013
2.0
house painters
  + -1 more
We called for an estimate and never got a call back.
Description of Work: We called for an estimate and never got a call back.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
2.0
responsiveness
2.0
punctuality
2.0


Carol B.
03/2013
5.0
interior painters
  + -1 more
I will hire them again in the future for other rooms as needed.
Description of Work: I had left Rick a message to call to set up a time for him to come look at the job and he returned my call within 3 hours and was able to come give an estimate right away since he was working nearby. He estimate was very fair to the point I did not feel the need to get a comparative quote - especially not after reading the feedback on his work on Angie's List. He and his crew were able to come and complete the job within a week of my initial call. The job was one bedroom, one hallway and stairs and a team of 3 was able to knock it out in one day. I will hire them again in the future for other rooms as needed.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$950

kishore N.
03/2013
5.0
interior painters
  + -1 more
I found them on Angie's List and his quote was the lowest I got. He was professional and his quote looked better, more like a contract. He provided all the details perfectly of what he was going to do and why; I liked it. His responsiveness was good and he came out about a half-hour after we first spoke on the phone.
Description of Work: I got a quote from Rick's Colonial Painting for interior painting.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,500

Larry H.
02/2013
5.0
house painters
  + -1 more
Rick was the utmost in professionalism from quoting the project to executing the project.
Description of Work: Staining a large outdoor deck.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,500

Robin P.
02/2013
5.0
interior painters
  + -1 more
Excellent experience from start to finish. I wall called first thing in the morning after submitting a request for a quote the evening before through their website. Within a very short time Rick came out and left a written quote with two options, one included the ceiling one did not. Price was excellent, we have a 4000 SF home with a very high front foyer with stair case, so it is technically very challenging to get up that high and safely work. He gave me a very realistic estimate as to when his team could do the work, and contacted me two days ahead by email to confirm. I and my wife were working that day so I felt comfortable enough after meeting Rick to facilitate access when we were not there. The night before he came, I found a coupon in Angies list for 5% off. I emailed Rick if his quote included this discount or not. He easily could have said yes..but he said no, and I could take 5% off of the quote he left. Completely Honest business man. Did not get home til late that evening, and how nice to find out they did the entire job in one day! Amazing job, cut in well, and it looks like they even washed a second story window that I have never done because it is so high up. House was left in spotless condition. Will definitely use Ricks for future work. ,
Description of Work: Ricks painted the front foyer walls which go up two stories, as well as the ceiling, upstairs hallway, and touched up the trim on a stair case. Painted with two coats of Benjamin Moore paint in a 6 year old home.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,030

Michelle M.
02/2013
5.0
house painters
  + -1 more
Rick's Colonial Painting were great. They're very reliable, dependable and willing to go above and beyond.
Description of Work: They repainted several rooms in my home and redid some ceilings.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$4,000

Alexander K.
11/2012
5.0
house painters
  + -1 more
Very good. Missed a spot painting, was back the next day to fix.
Description of Work: Fixed the drywalll in the ceiling and painted.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$500

Anne H.
10/2012
5.0
house painters
  + -1 more
When I called Rick to get an estimate, he showed up the next (which was a Saturday, no less!). After trying to get a couple of estimates from other companies, and getting frustrated at either the lack of response or high prices of other companies, I accepted Rick's estimate. His team did a very nice job and I love the way it looks. He did the work when he said he would and completed it on time. I would recommend Rick's Colonial Painting to anyone.
Description of Work: To power wash the aluminum siding of my small ranch house and paint the exterior body and doors (including the garage door) of the house. No trim work was done. He also made small repairs to the siding where necessary.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,000
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Contact information

156 Waterville Rd, Avon, CT 06001

http://rickscolonialpainting.com

Service hours

Monday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Licensing

Bonded

Insured

Eco-friendly Accreditations

LEED Accredited Professional
No
Energy Star Partner
No
EPA Lead-Safe Certified
Yes
Use Green Products or Work Practices
Yes
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Service Categories

Interior Painting,
Exterior Painting,
Pressure Washing,
Wallpaper Removal,
Unfinished Carpentry,
Finished Carpentry and Woodworking

FAQ

Rick's Colonial Painting is currently rated 4.8 overall out of 5.

Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Rick's Colonial Painting accepts the following forms of payment: Check
Yes, Rick's Colonial Painting offers free project estimates.
Yes, Rick's Colonial Painting offers eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Rick's Colonial Painting does not offer a senior discount.
No, Rick's Colonial Painting does not offer emergency services.
No, Rick's Colonial Painting does not offer warranties.
Rick's Colonial Painting offers the following services: Interior & exterior painting, power washing, light carpentry & wallpaper removal.

Contact information

156 Waterville Rd, Avon, CT 06001

http://rickscolonialpainting.com

Service hours

Monday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM