Touchstone Painting Co

The owner Jonathon is a young professional guy who is prompt, neat, and a meticulous perfectionist about his work. You can tell that he cares about his work. I would highly recommend him to anyone. He cleaned up after himself. He wore booties into our home and was very thoughtful about our house. They even vacuumed and clean afterwards. He definitely knows how to do his job!

Jonathan was wonderful! He was on-time, friendly and did a great job! We will definitely use him again!

24% cost overrun. 400% schedule overrun. Good final product. Jonathan submitted a proposal to clean and stain my deck for $1260. The proposal stated "the deck will be thoroughly cleaned by brush and deck cleaner to restore the wood to it?s original and natural color". He showed me photos of a cedar project he had recently completed. The schedule was a day to clean the deck, a day to let it dry and a day to stain and seal it. I accepted the proposal and made a $250 deposit. Before starting the work Jonathan made repeated requests for us to leave our house unlocked when we weren't home so his workers could use the bathroom. We declined. Work started a day late due to the threat of rain. ( It didn't rain). During the first day of work, Jonathan called me at work to explain that he and a helper had spent all day and consumed all the deck cleaner but the wood was only partially cleaned. He stated at least 1 and possibly more additional cleanings would be needed at $350 each. When I argued the contract required him to complete the work for $1260, he said if I refused to pay more, he would stain and seal the partially cleaned deck. If he had done so, the deck would have looked terrible. I reluctantly agreed to pay for 1 additional cleaning if Jonathan would commit to do anything required beyond that at his expense. The alternative was for him to leave the site and not get paid. He said he's have to think about. Jonathan called back later and proposed that he sand the deck for $300 more than the original contract. He estimated it would take 2 man days. Due to a family medical issue Jonathan wasn't available so 1 worker spent 40 hours over the next 2 weeks sanding the deck. There were several days of rain and no work. No work was done on weekends. It took 2 days to stain and seal the sanded deck. The finished deck looks very nice.

Great experience overall. Jonathan is punctial and will get back to you quickly when you contact him. His price is fair for the high quality work that he does. He goes the extra mile to make sure everything is perfect. I would not hesitate to contact him in the future.

Jonathan arrived on time for both the estimate and the completion of the project. The job was done very professionally with two(2) coats applied the same day. He and his partner were extremely careful with coverage of the rugs, tile floors, mirrors, fixtures etc. The project included many tight spots and a number of difficult areas. I did not see one(1) drop of paint anywhere other than the painted surfaces. The lines along the ceiling, moldings, windows, jacuzzi and nonremovable wall mountings were perfect. Highly recommend this company!

I had called Jonathan early one week to come and paint the following week - really short notice! He squeezed me in on Monday and Tuesday the following week, showed up on time, was very courteous and worked really hard to get it done. He came back for "round two" a couple of weeks later, and that was another good experience. He had another guy helping him both times, and I just found both of them to be pleasant, good communicators, and hard workers. Jonathan also really cares a lot about his business, about doing things right, and maintaining good relationships. I can't recommend him enough!

Jonathan Richards (owner) did a preliminary walk-through with me and was very detailed with his questions so that on the day the work started, things would go smoothly. He estimated the job would take roughly 2 days. The first day of scheduled work, he and Josiah arrived promptly and I was amazed at how fast they had everything covered/protected and immediately got to work. The painting went quickly, it looks beautiful and the job was completed in about a day and a half. Jonathan was everything you could hope for in a contractor; prompt, courteous, professional and exceptional at his craft. I'm very pleased with the results and will call him again for future projects.

In January my husband and I were discussing painting one room in the house. We pondered over how to reach the extra tall cathedral ceilings. We decided to hire a painter instead and let a professional do the work! We'd worked with other painters in the past and had always had bad experiences. From one painter who spilled a gallon of white paint on the dark roof of the house, to another painter who spilled paint on my hardwood floors. I sought out Johnathan after reading his exceptional reviews on Angies List. Johnathan worked around my goofy schedule to come in for a quote. I knew we would be hiring Johnathan as soon as I met him in person. I have nothing negative to say about Touchstone Painting and Johnathan (owner). Johnathan is polite, professional, maintains a clean appearance, is extremely helpful when it came to things I was uncertain of about how to address an area of painting. Johnathan cleaned up after himself daily, always picking up his wares so as to not interfere with our daily living. He was extremely careful to cover all of our furnishings and floors so as to not spill paint on our things. When he was all done he returned everything back to it's original home. I intend to hire Johnathan again in the future for our next painting or staining job. You will not be disappointed when you hire Johnathan at Touchstone Painting. Give him a call TODAY! You won't be sorry! THANK YOU JOHNATHAN FOR A JOB WELL DONE!

When we found a repossessed home that we loved, we were nervous about the work that would need to be done in 1 week between closing on the house and the movers arriving. I was also nervous about picking the right colors. Jonathan patiently walked me through the whole process with referrals at the paint store to help me find the colors that suited me. He came right on time the first day, and patched holes and started with the painting. He was positive, cheerful, and put me right at ease, which was very helpful because I was nervous with the move and problems that kept arising in other areas. He let me know what he was doing, and his plans as he went along. When the plumber had to make a hole in the kitchen ceiling, it was "No problem, I can fix that." Even with a big snowstorm mid-week, and unexpected additional work, they finished before the movers arrived. Even though he had other jobs to do, he kept his commitment to us, which was pretty remarkable considering that our closing date kept changing. Most amazing to me, was the beautiful work. Every hole that was patched you can't tell that anything was done. It's perfectly smooth and covered. The hole in the kitchen ceiling was done after the walls were painted, so he painted the kitchen ceiling, then re-did the edging on the top of the walls so it would look the best. He paid meticulous attention to the details. All of the cutting-in and edges are absolutely perfect. Not a drop of paint was spilled onto our hardwood floors, which were covered and protected. He also covered the carpeted stairs with plastic. One of his workers accidentally broke the cover on the kitchen fluorescent light, and his worker purchased a new one replaced it - of course at no additional charge. There were no hidden fees or surprises when the bill came. The paint he used was top of the line, and when I went to the paint store to pick the colors, the interior decorator there said how much they respected him, and how honest he was. She said that she didn't think that he would know how to be dishonest. All of his recommendations and work was top of the line. Even though our "new" house is 15 years old, it looks better than new, thanks to Jonathan and his impeccable work. Anyone who hires him is lucky to have his professionalism and beautiful work. With his positive an open personality, I also felt as though we were friends by the time he was through. Thank you, Jonathan!!

The ceiling was a huge challenge. It is the ceiling over three very large rooms. It has a complex series of architect-designed contours, and is vaulted with the peak over 20 ft high. It had a thick coat of a green/gray pickling that was done in the 70's by a prior owner. We wanted to see the real wood. The effort required the team to stand on scaffolding and ladders for weeks, holding electric sanders over their heads while sawdust fell on their faces. Jonathan and the team were true professionals and managed with the problems without complaining. We also had difficulty deciding on the stain and finish to use. Jonathan and the team patiently helped us through a lengthy decision process with samples of options on various boards that afterwards needed to be refinished again (and sometimes again). The effort took over twice as long as Jonathan had estimated and in the end cost us over twice as much as we expected. We felt it was reasonable to pay more than originally agreed because the effort was so difficult. In the end we essentially paid him by the hour for the work which seemed fair. The final result is OUTSTANDING! It is beautiful and we are very pleased. We highly recommend Jonathan and his team. fyi: Jonathan was not the low bidder (we had 4 others bid the project), but he gave us the most confidence he could get it done. We think we made a good decision. Also, we are in the process of another paint project right now in the rest of the house. We decided to let our general contractor do the painting in addition to the floors, doors and windows he is doing for us. We felt that if something was damaged we had one person responsible. As I write this I wish I had used Jonathan for this project too...

They were all very responsive, professional, great communication, wonderful attention to detail. The only thing is they had a bit of difficulty getting the necessary three days scheduled, so the work was strung out a bit. I will gladly use them again, and I will most certainly recommend them to others looking for painting work.

We have never been so impressed with a painter. Johnathan Richards (the owner) arrived on time and we walked from room to room and discussed the work that needed to be done. He actually took pictures as we walked through the house. He then prepared a detailed proposal of the work we discussed and we had the proposal by the next day. We hired him right away. He is the neatest painter I have ever dealt with. His work was incredible and at the end of the day we would discuss what would be done the following day. He would always arrive the next day and on time. He was in our home about 4 days. I would definitely hire him again. He did an excellent job.

They were excellent. Jonathan, the owner, did the work. He really new his craft, he used the best technique for the job and didn't try to cut corners to save money.

The owner was very thorough in assessing the work to be done. His proposal spelled out exactly what work would be done, including the brand, color, and types of paint used. He quoted an actual price, not an estimate. Workers arrived on time each morning. The plan (or any changes) for work each day was communicated to us. At his suggestion, the ceilings in the rooms that we had already painted were cut-in using the wall color that we had. This gave us a straight, clean line that we hadn't been able to do ourselves. All paint lines are clean, no drips, and no splatters. We are more than pleased with the outcome!

Jonathan did a great job. This is the ND time we used him and have been pleased both times. We even have him bidding on a third job.

The quality of Touchstone's work was excellent. Several other tradesman as well as my highly critical father-in-law were impressed. The pricing was right in line with the two other bids I received (non Angie's list). What I appreciated most was Jonathan's flexibility with the extras we threw at him. He finished them within the original schedule and for a very reasonable cost. A very good experience - not something I've had with other painters in recent years.

Excellent service from start to finish, quote was a little more than some of the other companies but we have used Touchstone Painting before and really appreciate the attention to detail and care that the whole crew demonstrates.

Jonathan did most of the work himself. Occasionally he did bring in some help. We had arranged up front that we were willing to have this large job done over a couple of months, in between other work that Jonathan had going on. That way, we never felt like the painters took over the house for weeks on end.....and he was able to take other jobs when they came his way and needed to be done quickly. It is an arrangement that worked out pretty well for us since we had to travel for 2 weeks in the middle of this job and did not want to have people painting in our home while we were away. He would always finish a job completely (a set of rooms or room) and then move on to another job. He never once left materials or a mess sitting around waiting for his return. He was also very good at communicating so we never once wondered when he was coming back. Jonathan is really easy to have in your home. Never once made a mess.........actually, I think he may have left some locations cleaner than when he arrived. He was prompt and communicated really well and frequently. I appreciate that he was able to communicate via email as it is just much easier for me to deal with a quick message that way during the day rather than phone calls. After we met Jonathan we were convinced we wanted to hire him. We were worried that his quote would be higher given how meticulous he was during the quoting process. However, he ended up being much more reasonable than some other highly rated painters on Angies List. We will never hire a different painter......he's that good.

Jonathan was fantastic! He was prompt in returning phone calls, setting up appointments, and getting started on the work. He gave us a quote that we felt was fairly priced - and it was a quote, not an estimate, so we knew going in exactly how much it was going to cost. The quality of the work was excellent. He did the painting himself - he was very meticulous and it looks terrific! On top of the great work, he's a very nice guy that I felt very comfortable having in my home and since I'm a stay at home mom with a 15 month old son, that was important to me. He even gave me a recommendation for an electrician for other work in our home. Overall a great job. Would definitely use him again!

Jonathan (the owner) did a great job and communicated well the entire time. He helped us understand the options available with No VOC paint and provided us options on how to fix the poor work done by whoever previously painted the room. He performed the work very efficiently, was very polite and did a great job cleaning up after the work was done. Would recommend him to my friends and family.

Fantastic service! Arrived on time and did an excellent job.

They did an amazing job on our home. Jonathan had come initially to give us an estimate of the job and quoted us a very reasonable price which had included all materials. He even recommended a few colors, which I ended up choosing and loving. The whole process took just one day (about 8hrs). He was very punctual, and detail oriented.....a definite perfectionist which pleased me! They even caulked my stairway which had started to fall away from the wall. Wonderful job, and we will definitely be using them for future projects!

The whole process went very well! Jonathan started by walking through our home (with his camera) and taking notes, pictures, etc. and then providing a detailed estimate via email (love the email part - much prefer to deal with contractors via email than phone). He was very thorough, throughout the whole process. Jonathan is incredibly detailed - a perfectionist. He was priced in the middle - perhaps a little higher than other painters, but I preferred to deal with someone that spoke English - he could really communicate with me so that added to why I chose him. He has an incredible work ethic and is very reliable. We kept adding additional work to his list and he was very patient with us. The only issue we've had and it is teeny is that the paint on the doors tends to chip - but Jonathan is very approachable and is more than willing to touch that up for us.

Jonathan did great on a very tedious task. He was professional and conscientious and his prices were more than fair. I will recommend him to family and friends knowing that he will do a great job.

Jonathan and his crew were great, they showed up on time, cleaned up after themselves and performed excellent workmanship. The price he quoted is the price I paid, when the job was completed. Jonathan is extremely good at drywall repair work. I have recommended them to several of my friends and neighbors.