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A G Vars Painting Services

Exterior Painting, Handyman Services, Interior Painting,

About us

We provide all types of interior/exterior painting and home improvements.

Business highlights

37 years of trusted experience

Services we offer

All types of Home Improvements and Painting Services.

Services we don't offer

Wallpaper Installation.

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Warranties
Yes
Senior Discount

10%



Accepted payment methods

American Express
Check
Discover
MasterCard
Visa

Photos of past projects

Reviews

4.920 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
90%
4
0%
3
0%
2
5%
1
5%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.9
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.9
punctuality
5.0
Showing 1-20 of 20 reviews

Charlie O.
09/2017
5.0
remodeling, deck cleaning, pressure washing, woodworking, house painters
  + 3 more
Amazing work as always.
Description of Work: Replaced damaged cedar siding, window frame and stair railings, power washed deck and stairs, painted all.

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

Carl B.
09/2017
5.0
handyman service, interior painters
  + 0 more
Very professional, reliable, great price. Finished early. The whole experience was great!
Description of Work: Paint All first floor on a 2,000 sq ft house, patching of walls. Caulk and paint all 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
$2,240

Cinda L.
12/2016
5.0
electrician, handyman service, remodeling, woodworking, house painters, interior painters
  + 4 more
Extremely well. Attention to details and an expanded scope of work were quickly addressed.
Description of Work: My home needed to be made presentable after several years of severe abuse from a tenant. Al and Justin really made the house look great again!

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

Jo Ann C.
10/2016
5.0
handyman service, house painters, interior painters
  + 1 more
Al is a pleasure to do business with. His work is meticulous, fair pricing, always on time and best clean up.
Description of Work: House Exterior and interior

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

Jo Ann C.
10/2016
5.0
drywall, remodeling, house painters
  + 1 more
Better than ever expected and he performed most of the work in one day. Because Al is a perfectionist he came back two more times to be sure the interior was perfect and ready to paint. Al also painted the exterior of our house about 5 years ago and it still looks like new.
Description of Work: Remove through the wall air conditioner patch and sheetrock inside, shingle and paint outside

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
$400

Megan W.
01/2016
1.0
wallpaper removal
  + -1 more
did not respond to request for service
Description of Work: did not respond to request for service

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
responsiveness
1.0


Tiffany S.
08/2015
5.0
wallpaper removal
  + -1 more
There was a lot of wallpaper and the walls were not prepped properly before the wallpaper went up, with that considered, Al and Justin did an awesome job making the walls look new. They are professional and personable and got the job done within a reasonable time line. I will definitely be using them for future projects.
Description of Work: Removal of wallpaper and repaint in kitchen, dinning room, living room, bathroom and 3 bedrooms.

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
$8,000

Marie L.
06/2014
5.0
doors, house painters, handyman service, roof cleaning
  + 2 more
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Description of Work: Exterior painting of house and garage with all associated repairs. Replace front door. Clean roofs. Excellent work. Looks beautiful.

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
$9,000

Walter D.
05/2014
5.0
doors, remodeling, wallpaper removal, woodworking
  + 2 more
Outstanding service provided. Competitive pricing. Meticulous workers who are friendly, professional. Would definitely hire again.
Description of Work: Remove wallpaper, prime walls and ceiling, install doors and molding and paint two 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
$3,500

Donna P.
01/2014
5.0
interior painters, wallpaper removal
  + 0 more
I hired A G Vars Painting Services and they did a fabulous job. They were very professional and I have meant to get back to put a comment in about them, they did everything very quickly and did everything they promised. They did a really nice job. The price was right in the middle, there were higher ones and there were lower ones. All around it went very well, from emailing him, to him sending a quote, to them showing up on time and with the proper equipment and they worked hard. Everything was very professional and I thought the price was fair for the work that they did.
Description of Work: A G Vars Painting Services helped with my mom's kitchen, the wall paper had been taken off so the wall was in really bad shape, so they fixed it so that they could paint it. Then they painted it and the ceiling.

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
$900

William Q.
12/2013
5.0
house painters, woodworking
  + 0 more
Great job in every way.
Description of Work: Exterior paint repair

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

Nancy R.
10/2013
5.0
handyman service, interior painters, wallpaper removal, woodworking
  + 2 more
Al and his team were fabulous. They responded to calls and concerns immediately, were courteous and professional. We would use them without reservation for future work.
Description of Work: We had damage from a broken water valve on our second floor. The restoration folks cut a whole in our upstairs hallway wall and another hole in our ground floor ceiling. Once the affected areas were dried out, Al and his staff came in. They stripped the wallpaper in our upstairs hall, stairwell and downstairs foyer. They repaired the wall and ceiling, added a cut out to enable easier access to the bathroom pipes for future repairs, repaired and resprayed the popcorn ceiling, painted everything and reinstalled our pantry shelves.

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
$5,400

Diana B.
08/2011
5.0
flooring contractor, home remodeling, plumbing, contractors
  + 2 more
During a busy time of year, Al Vars promptly arranged to come and look at my bathroom, give me an estimate, and we arranged the work. His planning was excellent, and he was able to cut one day off original estimate of 4 days of work. He's competent, honest, offers wise advice and creative ideas and I'm entirely happy with the work. If and when I need more work done, he'll be the first one I consult. HIGHLY recommended.
Description of Work: Replace bathroom subfloor, lay fresh linoleum, bring supports up to code, install new commode.

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
$3,350

Bryan M.
06/2011
2.0
house painters, woodworking
  + 0 more
I was very impressed with Al's knowledge and attention to detail during the time he was at my home. His company does restoration as much as painting and I really felt like if I went with them that they would do an extremely thorough job. Problem was, I never received an estimate from them. After a couple weeks went by (I was busy and also getting estimates on gutters so not in a big hurry), I called and emailed Al to see what the problem was. I got no response so I called back a few days later and then did get to talk with Al. Apparently he'd been subject to some sort of computer virus/hacking and my estimate was one that got lost before it was sent. He assured me he still had the hard copy and pictures and I told him to call or email me with an estimate in the next couple days because I wanted to move forward with the job. That was the last time I've heard from Al. I called two days later, and then about 4-5 times the following week with absolutely no response. I feel like I was more than willing to give him slack given the hardship he had, and because I got a decent sense when he was at my house. Unfortunately I never got an estimate to compare to, and I would have serious doubts about the responsiveness and punctuality of this company at this point.
Description of Work: I was looking to paint the exterior of my home and so had several companies including A G Vars out to give me an estimate. There is some damage to some of the siding as well, so also needed this to be repaired/replaced before painting.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
3.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0


Corinne C.
12/2010
5.0
handyman service, interior painters, plumbing
  + 1 more
The team was very professional and left my home neat and in usable order each night when they left. There was excellent communication throughout the entire process and I felt that the price was very fair. We will be using Riverside Restoration in the future for all our painting and handyman services.
Description of Work: Interior painting of walls and woodwork- 4 rooms. Included minor repairs to wall

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

GAIL R.
11/2010
5.0
handyman service, interior painters, plumbing
  + 1 more
No problems all the way thru
Description of Work: Painted condo walls and ceilings. Some walls required 2 coats

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
$1,400

JAMES M.
03/2010
5.0
house painters, replacement windows, woodworking
  + 1 more
Perfect. When Al came to give us an estimate, he gave us other ideas that saved us money. This has never happened to us when we had to deal with a contractor before. He was very thorough and expained what he would be doing so we could understand. He did exactly what he told us he would do with no 'hidden surprises'. He was prompt and on schedule, polite and he cleaned up the entire area. All his work was excellent. We will definitely use him in the future and refer him to our friends.
Description of Work: Needed baywindow on the front of house framed and replaced, painting and other finishing work.

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
$2,600

David L.
09/2009
5.0
house painters
  + -1 more
Everything was done with professionalism and attention to detail. I am very pleased with the quality and durability of the work. Al even offered to pay for a shrub that was damaged, I didn't have to ask. Great experience.
Description of Work: Al & Justin replaced several plywood panels on one gable face and matched all trim to the original. Replaced rotted nailers with new material, installed the panels, trimmed, puttied nail holes, calked, and put on two coats of high-quality paint.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,200

Paul S.
04/2009
5.0
ceramic tile, flooring contractor, garage doors, handyman service, home remodeling, plumbing
  + 4 more
Provided detailed estimate which was met exactly. He was here when he said he would be and met work schedule. Meticulous attention to detail. Excellent communications.
Description of Work: Remodeled half bath and replaced kitchen to garage door. Removed old flooring (vinyl) and replaced with tile. Removed old toilet and sink and replaced with new. Removed garage door and replaced.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,000

Julie B.
09/2008
5.0
doors, electrician, remodeling, handyman service, hardwood floor, heating & air conditioning/hvac, interior painters, home remodeling, lighting, plumbing, woodworking
  + 9 more
Three months of remodeling. I first contacted Al before I bought the house. He came with the Realtor and gave me an idea of the cost, what could or could not be done, suggested ideas I had not thought about. I bought the house and then work began. We made several changes to the budget along the way (like me falling in love with cabinets that were $5000 more than budgeted). We added a new furnace/boiler to the job because I was hoping to give it a year or two more, but his plumbing guy had a super deal which would save me about $1500 to do it now. When we tried a white wash on my breezeway and I didn't like it, they had no problem with taking time to redo it. Al is a man of integrity. He gives you receipts for everything he spends. He has you pay him every week or two. He helps you keep aware of where you are on budget, and time frame. When the home improvement store delivered the wrong door, he took care of it instead of me doing it. He makes his people live up to his expectations which are very high. I do not like things done shabby, and never had to worry about that will Al and Justin.
Description of Work: What didn't we do? Complete remodel on 3 bedroom, 2 bath home, including complete gutting of kitchen and 2 baths, creating full bath from 1/2 bath, specialty plumbing, every wall stripped and painted, every corner re-taped, every floor (wooden) refinished, electrical modifications, installing lights/fans, garage finishing and bench built, adding utility sink and plumbing in washer/dryer and adding a gas line. Uses subcontractors for various parts of the job. Handyman services too. No job too small. Since the remodel he's done handyman work for me and also for a friend. Super business for single working women who needs a hand, and someone she can trust.

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
$50,000

    Contact information

    41 Maple Grove Ave, Norwich, CT 06360

    http://www.avarsrestoration.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

    Insured

    Licensed*

    Trade License Number
    HIC.0573938
    Trade License Locale
    Connecticut
    Trade License Authority
    CT. Consumer Protection Agency
    Trade License Expiration
    11/30/2017

    Eco-friendly Accreditations

    LEED Accredited Professional
    No
    Energy Star Partner
    No
    EPA Lead-Safe Certified
    Yes
    Use Green Products or Work Practices
    Yes
    State Contractor License Requirements

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    *Contact business to see additional licenses.

    All skilled traders and home improvement contractors operating in the State of Connecticut are required to be licensed or registered by the State Department of Consumer Protection. License or registration identification is required to be on all advertising, business cards, signage, and contracts. You can check to see if a contractor or tradesperson is licensed or registered by going to: https://www.elicense.ct.gov/

    Service Categories

    Exterior Painting,
    Handyman Services,
    Interior Painting,
    Finished Carpentry and Woodworking,
    Wallpaper Removal,
    General Remodeling,
    Plumbing,
    Doors,
    Kitchen and Bath Remodeling,
    Flooring Sales and Installation,
    Electrical,
    Roof Cleaning

    FAQ

    A G Vars Painting Services is currently rated 4.9 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

    A G Vars Painting Services accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
    Yes, A G Vars Painting Services offers free project estimates.
    Yes, A G Vars Painting Services offers eco-friendly accreditations.
    Yes, A G Vars Painting Services offers a 10% senior discount.
    No, A G Vars Painting Services does not offer emergency services.
    Yes, A G Vars Painting Services offers warranties.
    A G Vars Painting Services offers the following services: All types of Home Improvements and Painting Services.
    Wallpaper Installation.

    Contact information

    41 Maple Grove Ave, Norwich, CT 06360

    http://www.avarsrestoration.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