WOW 1 DAY PAINTING

Finding a company for house painting or any other contracting job can be a daunting task. There are so many companies vying for your business. How does one make a decision? One can avail himself of services like Angie's List, but invariably one finds that the reviews are mixed; half of the clients had a positive experience while the other half were displeased. Before I was made aware of the existence of Wow - One Day Painting, I had contacted a few “reputable” painters in my area. They were companies I was familiar with, probably because they did quite a bit of advertising. Alas, I was none too impressed with any of them. For starters, I didn’t care for the personalities of any of the people I contacted. They appeared bored, sullen, and irritated, and generally comported themselves like fugitives from a Central Casting call for pugnacious, lower-class mugs. And they did not appear to have any real interest in the job of house painting. In fact, they acted as if painting a house was the last thing they would ever want to do, and if they did do the job, they would be doing me a very great favor. When pressed to reveal details of the painting services they deigned to provide, they all gave me the same basic work plan: a quick power-wash followed by a coat of cheap paint. That was their mantra: quick and cheap. And that wouldn’t do at all. I wasn’t looking for a cheap paint job; I was looking for a really good paint job! And none of these painters appeared to be prepared to provide me with the services I required. They groaned and grimaced at the mention of doing more extensive prep work such as scraping and sanding, and they threw up their hands in dismay when they saw some rotted wood. I consulted Angie’s List and read the reviews, but there were so many companies and so many mixed reviews, with many complaints about shoddy workmanship and owners and painters who were brusque and surly. I was almost ready to buy an extension ladder so I could do the **** job myself when the situation was suddenly brightened by a stroke of good fortune – although it didn’t seem like good fortune at the time. One of my garage doors became completely inoperable. Yikes, another domestic crisis! Who should I call for help? I was back looking at Angie’s List only to be confronted with another long list of contractors. I called four of them, and only two of the companies returned my call. One of those companies was Next Door Garage Doors in South Elgin. The owner, Paul Schifferer, responded to my call for help very promptly and did such splendid work pulling my garage doors back into shape that I had a hunch he just might know of someone who could do an equally solid job of painting my house. When I asked him about house painters, he immediately suggested Wow - One Day Painting. I was a bit put off by their name, as it sounded like they would be like the other painters I had consulted who only wanted to do a quick, cheap paint job. Paul assured me that Wow - One Day in Batavia were "the best," and, as I was shortly to discover, he wasn't just kiddin’ around; he was absolutely right! I called Wow - One Day’s owner, Joseph Novak, the following day. Joe lives just a few blocks away from me here in Geneva, and he was able to come over the very next day to consult with me about the work that needed to be done. I found Mr. Novak to be a very pleasant and helpful gentleman and he put me completely at ease about the job, assuring me that everything would be done to my specifications. (There were no grunts, groans, or grimaces!) I also learned that while Wow - One Day may paint an interior room or two (or three) in one day, their work is never rushed, and they expend as much time as is necessary to fulfil the wishes of their clients. In my case, I wanted the wood trim and siding on my house and garage to be thoroughly scraped and sanded as well as power-washed and then covered with an oil-based primer and two coats of a top-grade washable, low-luster white paint. The project involved a considerable amount of ladder work and entailed painting trim, windows, dormers and overhanging eaves on a two-story brick house. I was concerned that they might get paint on the brick or the roof. Not only did they not get so much as a speck of paint on the brick (or the roof or the sidewalks), they also carefully removed every smidgen of paint that had been splattered on the brick by the last, less than neat, house painter. After that was accomplished, Dennis Larson, from Clear as Day Pressure Washing in Batavia, stopped by and, using a highly effective, but non-abrasive, cleaning process, swept away all stains and soil from the bricks and sidewalks. Dennis was another personable local chap who did very fine work, and I recommend him highly. He made the bricks and sidewalks look brand new again. Joe C., the job supervisor, was an astonishing daredevil who could wield a paint brush with a deft hand while sprinting over the roof like an ace athlete. And he had a sharp eye for detail; he made sure that everything was absolutely perfect. Those other painters I had consulted had made faces and thrown up their hands in alarm when they saw some rotted wood. One confessed that he had no idea how to deal with the rotted wood in the front door sill and he suggested I look up the problem on Google so I could instruct him on how to proceed with making a repair. Wow – One Day does a lot of historical restoration projects, so these issues did not faze them in the slightest. Joe C. carefully and precisely crafted a replacement door sill and he also skillfully restored some other sections of deteriorated wood. He did not, however, do any frivolous wood replacement, as some other less honest painters would have done. Some of the siding was discolored, but Joe assured me that the wood was still sound and did not have to be replaced; it only needed to be sanded down. There was some rotted wood in the front storm door, and I was just about to order a custom-made replacement (at considerable expense), when Joe C., who is a very resourceful and observant fellow, spotted a duplicate door tucked away in the garage attic. Joe worked his magic on the replacement discovery and installed elegant new door handles. And he also did an amazing restoration job with the wood-finished front and back doors, stripping them of all stains and discoloration and applying new varnish in rich colors that harmonized perfectly with the brick and the new paint. The prep work was remarkably thorough. The scraping and power-sanding removed all loose paint and every bit of dirt. It was a solid foundation for a super-deluxe paint job. Joe Novack also helped me select just the right shade of Benjamin Moore house paint. He brought over several samples and brushed them on the side of the garage so we could see how they looked in various lights. The winner was Chantilly Lace, a gleaming pure white. The weather was warm and dry, ideal for painting, and it really was a pleasure to see the progress being made each day. The painters worked with great care and exactitude, and yes, when I saw the completed work I gave out with a most enthusiastic and awestruck “Wow,” not so much for the speed of their work (although everything was handled in an expeditious manner), but for its neatness and precision. It was a beautiful job of painting and I’ve received many compliments. And I can only pass those accolades on to Joe Novak and his wonderful painters. Thank you! So, to wrap it up, I got lucky when Paul Schifferer tipped me off to Wow – One Day Painting. They are highly skilled professionals who are very conscientious about the quality of their work. And they have a sunny, positive, can-do attitude that I found refreshing. There was no grumbling, no complaining. They came up with a sensible solution to every problem that presented itself. And they didn’t have to look anything up on-line, either; they knew what to do because they have knowledge and experience. These fine gentlemen were also very friendly and courteous. They weren’t just “a painting crew”; they were more like a group of good friends and neighbors who were coming over to help out and do their very best. I was impressed with their diligence and their craftsmanship. And, as you can see in the attached photos, their work is impeccable. My only beef is with their company name, which does not really do them justice. To my mind, Joe Novak’s company would be more accurately and aptly titled Absolute Perfection Painting. P.S. Several months have passed since the work was done and I’ve had a chance to see how the paint is holding up. A bright, snowy white on an exterior surface can be a difficult color to maintain. Fortunately, the low-luster Benjamin Moore paint has just enough gloss to make it easily washable. Hence, all I’ve had to do to rid the newly painted surfaces of any grime, cobwebs, leaves, etc. is to wash them down with my garden hose. And voila, the wood is glistening white again. This superb paint job will be looking good for many years to come.

Finding a company for house painting or any other contracting job can be a daunting task. There are so many companies vying for your business. How does one make a decision? One can avail himself of services like Angie's List, but invariably one finds that the reviews are mixed; half of the clients had a positive experience while the other half were displeased. Before I was made aware of the existence of Wow - One Day Painting, I had contacted a few “reputable” painters in my area. They were companies I was familiar with, probably because they did quite a bit of advertising. Alas, I was none too impressed with any of them. For starters, I didn’t care for the personalities of any of the people I contacted. They appeared bored, sullen, and irritated, and generally comported themselves like fugitives from a Central Casting call for pugnacious, lower-class mugs. And they did not appear to have any real interest in the job of house painting. In fact, they acted as if painting a house was the last thing they would ever want to do, and if they did do the job, they would be doing me a very great favor. When pressed to reveal details of the painting services they deigned to provide, they all gave me the same basic work plan: a quick power-wash followed by a coat of cheap paint. That was their mantra: quick and cheap. And that wouldn’t do at all. I wasn’t looking for a cheap paint job; I was looking for a really good paint job! And none of these painters appeared to be prepared to provide me with the services I required. They groaned and grimaced at the mention of doing more extensive prep work such as scraping and sanding, and they threw up their hands in dismay when they saw some rotted wood. I consulted Angie’s List and read the reviews, but there were so many companies and so many mixed reviews, with many complaints about shoddy workmanship and owners and painters who were brusque and surly. I was almost ready to buy an extension ladder so I could do the **** job myself when the situation was suddenly brightened by a stroke of good fortune – although it didn’t seem like good fortune at the time. One of my garage doors became completely inoperable. Yikes, another domestic crisis! Who should I call for help? I was back looking at Angie’s List only to be confronted with another long list of contractors. I called four of them, and only two of the companies returned my call. One of those companies was Next Door Garage Doors in South Elgin. The owner, Paul Schifferer, responded to my call for help very promptly and did such splendid work pulling my garage doors back into shape that I had a hunch he just might know of someone who could do an equally solid job of painting my house. When I asked him about house painters, he immediately suggested Wow - One Day Painting. I was a bit put off by their name, as it sounded like they would be like the other painters I had consulted who only wanted to do a quick, cheap paint job. Paul assured me that Wow - One Day in Batavia were "the best," and, as I was shortly to discover, he wasn't just kiddin’ around; he was absolutely right! I called Wow - One Day’s owner, Joseph Novak, the following day. Joe lives just a few blocks away from me here in Geneva, and he was able to come over the very next day to consult with me about the work that needed to be done. I found Mr. Novak to be a very pleasant and helpful gentleman and he put me completely at ease about the job, assuring me that everything would be done to my specifications. (There were no grunts, groans, or grimaces!) I also learned that while Wow - One Day may paint an interior room or two (or three) in one day, their work is never rushed, and they expend as much time as is necessary to fulfil the wishes of their clients. In my case, I wanted the wood trim and siding on my house and garage to be thoroughly scraped and sanded as well as power-washed and then covered with an oil-based primer and two coats of a top-grade washable, low-luster white paint. The project involved a considerable amount of ladder work and entailed painting trim, windows, dormers and overhanging eaves on a two-story brick house. I was concerned that they might get paint on the brick or the roof. Not only did they not get so much as a speck of paint on the brick (or the roof or the sidewalks), they also carefully removed every smidgen of paint that had been splattered on the brick by the last, less than neat, house painter. After that was accomplished, Dennis Larson, from Clear as Day Pressure Washing in Batavia, stopped by and, using a highly effective, but non-abrasive, cleaning process, swept away all stains and soil from the bricks and sidewalks. Dennis was another personable local chap who did very fine work, and I recommend him highly. He made the bricks and sidewalks look brand new again. Joe C., the job supervisor, was an astonishing daredevil who could wield a paint brush with a deft hand while sprinting over the roof like an ace athlete. And he had a sharp eye for detail; he made sure that everything was absolutely perfect. Those other painters I had consulted had made faces and thrown up their hands in alarm when they saw some rotted wood. One confessed that he had no idea how to deal with the rotted wood in the front door sill and he suggested I look up the problem on Google so I could instruct him on how to proceed with making a repair. Wow – One Day does a lot of historical restoration projects, so these issues did not faze them in the slightest. Joe C. carefully and precisely crafted a replacement door sill and he also skillfully restored some other sections of deteriorated wood. He did not, however, do any frivolous wood replacement, as some other less honest painters would have done. Some of the siding was discolored, but Joe assured me that the wood was still sound and did not have to be replaced; it only needed to be sanded down. There was some rotted wood in the front storm door, and I was just about to order a custom-made replacement (at considerable expense), when Joe C., who is a very resourceful and observant fellow, spotted a duplicate door tucked away in the garage attic. Joe worked his magic on the replacement discovery and installed elegant new door handles. And he also did an amazing restoration job with the wood-finished front and back doors, stripping them of all stains and discoloration and applying new varnish in rich colors that harmonized perfectly with the brick and the new paint. The prep work was remarkably thorough. The scraping and power-sanding removed all loose paint and every bit of dirt. It was a solid foundation for a super-deluxe paint job. Joe Novack also helped me select just the right shade of Benjamin Moore house paint. He brought over several samples and brushed them on the side of the garage so we could see how they looked in various lights. The winner was Chantilly Lace, a gleaming pure white. The weather was warm and dry, ideal for painting, and it really was a pleasure to see the progress being made each day. The painters worked with great care and exactitude, and yes, when I saw the completed work I gave out with a most enthusiastic and awestruck “Wow,” not so much for the speed of their work (although everything was handled in an expeditious manner), but for its neatness and precision. It was a beautiful job of painting and I’ve received many compliments. And I can only pass those accolades on to Joe Novak and his wonderful painters. Thank you! So, to wrap it up, I got lucky when Paul Schifferer tipped me off to Wow – One Day Painting. They are highly skilled professionals who are very conscientious about the quality of their work. And they have a sunny, positive, can-do attitude that I found refreshing. There was no grumbling, no complaining. They came up with a sensible solution to every problem that presented itself. And they didn’t have to look anything up on-line, either; they knew what to do because they have knowledge and experience. These fine gentlemen were also very friendly and courteous. They weren’t just “a painting crew”; they were more like a group of good friends and neighbors who were coming over to help out and do their very best. I was impressed with their diligence and their craftsmanship. And, as you can see in the attached photos, their work is impeccable. My only beef is with their company name, which does not really do them justice. To my mind, Joe Novak’s company would be more accurately and aptly titled Absolute Perfection Painting. P.S. Several months have passed since the work was done and I’ve had a chance to see how the paint is holding up. A bright, snowy white on an exterior surface can be a difficult color to maintain. Fortunately, the low-luster Benjamin Moore paint has just enough gloss to make it easily washable. Hence, all I’ve had to do to rid the newly painted surfaces of any grime, cobwebs, leaves, etc. is to wash them down with my garden hose. And voila, the wood is glistening white again. This superb paint job will be looking good for many years to come.

Very professional and responsive. We went with a slightly less expensive quote, but overall they were good to work with in the quoting process.

The painters were friendly and professional but the paint job is a little sloppy. I was hoping for less paint on the trim and fewer missed areas. Overall it was a decent job for the price - you get what you pay for. The price was lower than other contractors but the quality matched the price.

From start to finish, this was a great experience. When walking the property to do the quote, there were some items we noticed that wouldn’t be in the scope of the project, but Joe helped to arrange to get someone out here to address them (even though it wasn’t his scope). The crew that did the work was fantastic. We were debating on colors for the stain and they could not have been more helpful. This was big job and the crew was on time every day, worked hard, did a great job of clean up (at the end of each day as well as the end of the job). Most importantly, the end result was fantastic. I will definitely be using WOW for all my future indoor and outdoor projects!

The guys were great and the work was excellent . I would hire them again.

I hired WOW painting to paint my interior and exterior. We completely remolded our home. Ceilings, moldings, and walls needed painting. Joe Novak (contact) is wonderful to work with and his team of experienced painters, especially, Tim are knowledgeable, professional, and prompt. If I had a question or concern they were very helpful and explained what they were doing. WOW was very concerned that their project was completed to my satisfaction... that’s not the norm! Tim, painted my exterior sunroom. He went above and beyond making sure my windows were caulked properly and neatly done. I also used WOW for wallpapering (dining room). That too, was beautifully done. I will definitely use WOW again and would highly recommend them.

Excellent service from start to finish! Joe and the team were helpful in all aspects from planning to performing. This team really did WOW us, the name fits well, and we would highly recommend them for any and all of your painting needs. The crew really takes pride in what they do and it shows.

Top Notch. They really pay attention to details. They always point out things you may not notice now but would later, but never press you. The guys were always on time, always cleaned up, and most importantly left my kitchen (and cabinets!) looking really great.

WOW team was great. The work was well-done and in a timely manner.

Excellent! Our house looks amazing.

WOW did a great job. They patched imperfections and dings in the walls and ceilings and painted 2 very large rooms in my house. Joe and his crew knocked it out in one day on a project that initially looked like a 2 day job. I have another project I am going to hire them for.

Impressive doesn't begin to describe the experience with Wow 1 Day Painting. From initial estimate to final clean-up (and everything in between), every single aspect of working with this company was a pleasurable experience. They were on-time. They cleaned up every day so it was as if they were never there. Every single representative (Marc, Tim, Todd and all the rest) was polite and professional and went over and above. And the quality of the work is exceptional. This is a first-class outfit.

Went Awesome! Love Joe and the team - they were excellent and went above and beyond to get the job done. Would hire them again!

Joe was quick to respond to my request for an estimate and provided it quickly. Painters showed up on designated day and did a terrific job painting. Finished product looks great. Installed some extra trim and support on some porch posts and did a fine job.

Great! Very professional, cleaned up after themselves, and great communication.

It was very professional. Estimator was knowledgeable and even found another issue on the ceiling that the company who did the water clean up missed. The crew was on time and the project was completed on time. They did not leave a mess.

The Wow Painting team was professional and helped with anything asked. The team did an excellent painting job, They cleaned up afterwards, moved everything back to where it needed to be within the rooms and patio and overall we are very happy with the service provided. Already asked them to give us a quote on some more work that needs to be done.

WOW 1 Day Painting was very accessible, communications were quick and efficient. The day they came to paint, they arrived right on time, laid out the tarps & covered the furniture, conferred all work to be done and lost no time getting in and starting taping, cutting in and repairing the holes. The workers were all very respectful and friendly. By 4 pm, they were all done, cleaned up and out of the house. There were a few patches that needed to dry more so they came back a few days later, a Saturday morning convenient for us, and took care of those spots and a couple of other places that needed another coat of paint. They did a great job and we will use them again when we paint the outside of our house. I highly recommend WOW 1 Day Painters.

The final result was nothing less than spectacular. Joe kept in constant communication with me at every phase of the project and made regular, consistent visits to the house while work was ongoing. Despite my requests for last minute adjustments and asks, Joe and his team pivoted and executed flawlessly and without complaint. The painters were all extremely friendly and certainly proud of what they do - it showed in the final result. Finally, everything was cleaned up and looking good when they were done - couldn't even tell there had been a whole team scraping and painting. Really well done.

Awesome! They even did some repairs on wood rot, etc. I will use them again. Highly recommend!

Everything went very well. Beginning with Marc, he came out to give me an estimate, he was very professional and listened to all of my concerns I had with some water damage. Setting up the appointment on my terms, painters Joe & Joe were great also. Very polite, concerned for my home by covering everything before they started, keeping me informed on each step they were working on in all the rooms, Excellent Painters very detailed and ending the day by mopping the floors before the left. Will Highly Recommend Wow 1 day painting! And will Definitely use them again!

Our other painter quit suddenly. Matthew was amazing. He was super flexible. Got the guys in after a few days so we could get the inside of the house painted so we could put the house on the market on schedule. Super friendly guys. Quick. House was patched and painted in a few hours. Impressed.

Great! With a 6-person crew, they were able to complete this big job in 1/5 days.

Excellent. Marc is very professional. His two painters were well experienced and really knew how to repair and paint. Job took two days and was told that upfront. Workers arrived on time, very courteous and cleaned up well after the job was done.