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Definition Painting Services, Inc.

Interior Painting, Drywall, Exterior Painting,

About us

Definition Painting Services, Inc. is a small, family owned & operated business located in Howard County, MD. We employ more than 15 + professional staff members. The owner is our estimator and general manager. Though our foreman run the crews, Joel is available on a daily basis to ensure complete customer satisfaction. We only use high quality products, and are certified in lead paint removal. We accept checks and Visa/MasterCard.

Business highlights

19 years of trusted experience
Women Owned & Operated
Family Owned & Operated

Services we offer

We offer custom painting (interior & exterior), texture painting, wallpaper removal, general drywall & plaster, crown molding, water damage repair, power wash, deck stains/maintenance, remodel bathrooms, kitchen remodel, tile work/back splash, & replacement carpentry at residential/commercial locations.

Services we don't offer

We do not offer wallpaper hanging, faux paint, or strip paint off of brick surfaces.

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Warranties
Yes


Accepted payment methods

Check
MasterCard
Visa

Photos of past projects

Reviews

4.5612 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
68%
4
13%
3
6%
2
6%
1
6%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.6
value
4.7
professionalism
4.6
responsiveness
4.6
punctuality
4.7
Showing 226-250 of 612 reviews

Eric F.
01/2014
5.0
interior painters
  + -1 more
Very good work -- hard working, efficient, very polite. Recommended to my parents. Note that the deals clearly spell out what is covered and what isn't covered. I read the fine print, so there weren't any surprises. Good staff.
Description of Work: Painted 3 rooms.

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
$700

Arlene S.
01/2014
5.0
handyman service, interior painters
  + 0 more
The crew that came was excellent. They worked very hard and stayed til past dark to finish the job, all in one day. I was impressed with them and pleased with the quality of the work they did.
Description of Work: In addition to the painting, I needed additional work done, in particular replacing some closet and hall doors.

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

Frank A.
01/2014
5.0
drywall, interior painters
  + 0 more
The workman arrived on time on the day of service. He was considerate and worked diligently and professionally on the repair and we are very satisfied with the performance and value.
Description of Work: Repair a large hole in the drywall ceiling damaged by water and install new drywall - seal and paint.

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
$450

Denise H.
01/2014
5.0
interior painters
  + -1 more
Overall, I was happy with the service. All three rooms look great. The painter, Roger, did a wonderful job.
Description of Work: Definition Painting painted three rooms in my home.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$450

Amit S.
01/2014
5.0
interior painters
  + -1 more
Great service. Very professional and cooperative.
Description of Work: paint interior walls in 3 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
$220

Robert L.
01/2014
5.0
interior painters
  + -1 more
It turned out great. They did a good job. They came and they were there. They got the job done. They cleaned up. I had a really good experience. I think they did a really good job considering the nature of the project. They did fine. The price is fine too. There’s just a little bit of a snag in trying to schedule but that was it. They were pretty good.
Description of Work: I purchased a Big Deal coupon from Definition Painting Services to paint the staircase and the hallway.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$559

Robert N.
01/2014
5.0
interior painters
  + -1 more
We purchased the Big Deal with Definition Painting Services to paint three rooms. I took some time to set the date, but that was due to mutual scheduling conflicts. Joel, the owner, came out and provided an estimate and informed us that the offer we purchased was limited up to 500SF, which only covered two rooms, not three. Our fault for not reading the deal closely...but, we were fine with that disclosure. Joel offered to paint additional rooms at the same rate. On the day of the job, the two-man crew arrive punctually. They prepped the space with drop cloths and got promptly to work. As an amateur, I'm used to taping off the edges and covering up the areas not being painted. But these guys did not need any such crutch. They cut in the edges without marking up the trim at all. I was impressed. 3 1/2 hours and two coats later, they were finished. The quality of the job was excellent. The paint was smooth and even. The crew was professional, diligent and fast. We wouldn't hesitate to use Definition Painting Services again.
Description of Work: Painted living room and kitchen walls.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$500

David C.
01/2014
5.0
interior painters
  + -1 more
they did everything to the letter . Drape over furniture and were efficient.
Description of Work: 2 coats of paint on 2 bedroom unit plus a staircase hallway

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
$200

Joseph R.
01/2014
4.0
interior painters
  + -1 more
We have used this company twice before and have been extremely satisfied in the past. Once again - the service was excellent and the final look was great. However the crew that performed the work this time (not the same as the previous jobs) did not do a very good job of cleaning up. We had paint on the door handle of our front door, they tracked paint onto the wood floor of our foyer, and they splattered paint on several spots of our carpet in the basement. We plan on using the company again because we like the company and their work. The owner is very responsive and easy to work with, so we will just let him know what happened the next time before the work starts.
Description of Work: Definition Painting Service painted our entire basement including the stairway, hallway, and trim work.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$850

Helga N.
01/2014
1.0
interior painters
  + -1 more
I just never heard from him again after that. I am requesting a refund.
Description of Work: $450 for Three Rooms of Interior Painting. He did answer within 2 days.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
$450

Nina Y.
01/2014
5.0
interior painters
  + -1 more
It was a basic paint everything white job. They were professional, cleaned the area, and overall I was pleased with their work.
Description of Work: Painted the interior of an 800 sq ft condo

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
$450

Earl J.
01/2014
3.0
interior painters
  + -1 more
Although the ad advertised 3 rooms for $450, we were not able to get 3 rooms painted due to the size of the rooms. Our house is not overly large, and neither are the rooms in it, so I felt the ad was very misleading. As I mentioned above, we had two rooms painted and they did a fair job. I was not overly impressed and I wish I would have known before purchasing the deal that they would not do the number of rooms advertised. Even if it would not have made a difference in whether or not I used them, I would have liked to know in advance of purchasing the deal.
Description of Work: Paint two rooms

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

$450

M Melinda T.
01/2014
5.0
drywall, interior painters
  + 0 more
Were pleasant and worked diligently to finish in a timely fashion.
Description of Work: They painted two rooms for me - smoothed drywall repairs made by my electrician who installed overhead fans.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$450

Dennis I.
01/2014
5.0
interior painters
  + -1 more
I was very pleased with the results and the paint recommended by Joel.
Description of Work: They skim coated and painted a bathroom, wall and 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
$290

Harry S.
01/2014
5.0
interior painters
  + -1 more
Arrived on time. Covered floors to keep clean from any splashes. Applied the paint we supplied (required) and applied 2 coats before leaving. He repaired a few minor nail holes. Was very efficient and skilled at his work. Would definitely use this company again and recommend to others.
Description of Work: Painted dining room, halway, and entry foyer.

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
$450

Betsy E.
01/2014
4.0
interior painters
  + -1 more
Two workers arrived on time (9 am) and went right to work. One of the workers was obviously an assistant to the main painter. They were conscious of protecting our floors with plastic and were respectful when entering and leaving our house. The job was a big job and only one day was planned. The two worked hard all day and didn't finish until8:30 at night. Because the job was a big one and only one day was planned, I think they rushed a bit and some touch ups were needed. They were very polite and really did a good job. I would use them again.
Description of Work: Painted our bedroom with sitting area, trim, patched master bathroom and painted all walls.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,300

Joyce C.
01/2014
5.0
interior painters
  + -1 more
Fast, efficient, covered furniture, etc. well. Generally pleased.
Description of Work: Painted our bathroom and 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
$450

Karen G.
01/2014
4.0
interior painters
  + -1 more
The walls look fine but the line at the top is uneven. There are some areas where you can see the roller marks. They removed the hand rails on our stairs and when they replaced them they were very loose. They were very friendly and courteous and cleaned up after the work very well.
Description of Work: They painted the interior of our house.

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

$1,400

Edward W.
01/2014
5.0
interior painters
  + -1 more
They ended up painting a total of 5 rooms with the 2 Big Deals we purchased. They did an excellent job with the painting, ceiling and trim were not included, but the additional cost was very reasonable. It seemed to be a family owned business, and they were very trustworthy and efficient. They didn't make any kind of mess, and worked as long as it took, seemingly with no breaks, and finished in just 2 days.
Description of Work: I bought 2 Big Deal for $450 for 3 rooms of interior painting each.

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

Jonathan M.
12/2013
2.0
interior painters
  + -1 more
Punctuality and professionalism were an early and persistent problem with Definition Painting Services (DPS). The two painters did not show up during the scheduled window on the agreed day; they also did not contact me to let me know they would miss the appointment. I missed a morning of work for nothing. DPS ownder Joel was apologetic and arranged for them to come back a few days later on a weekend, even though DPS does not normally do jobs on weekends, he explained. The painters returned on the weekend day and did a thorough but not spotless job. They primed the walls where necessary and painted the walls as agreed, accomplishing more in one day than nonprofessionals could have. Given my satisfaction with this second experience, I agreed to bring them back to finish the job at DPS's normal hourly rate. The punctuality and professionalism problem reappeared when they were supposed to return to finish the job. Again they failed to show up, and they failed to let me know that they were not coming. This despite having my email address and phone number. I was able to reach neither the painters nor Joel at DPS to resolve the problem. I was pleased enough with the services they did provide when they showed up, but the unreliability is a major concern for anyone considering DPS for jobs in the future.
Description of Work: Definition Painting Services provided 2 painters to do painting-only services as part of an Angies List promotion. They brought their own painting equipment (coverings, brushes, tape, etc.), while I provided the primer and paint. They primed as needed and then finished painting the walls for a 1-br apartment in the 8 hours contracted for.

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

$450

Seth M.
12/2013
3.0
interior painters
  + -1 more
The painters did an ok job with the painting, but there was hardly any feedback on the work or how long it would take to complete the job.
Description of Work: Definition Painting painted a couple of rooms, steps and patched a few cracks.

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

$500

Maria A.
12/2013
5.0
interior painters
  + -1 more
Definition Painting did a wonderful job, as always. They completed the job in one day. They cleaned up so well that the only way we knew they had been here painting was the new color on the walls.
Description of Work: Special of $450 for three rooms.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$450

Benjamin B.
12/2013
5.0
drywall
  + -1 more
They repaired drywall in my garage -- holes were made by new insulation. Work was done quickly and professionally. They left the space clean and neat.
Description of Work: I used "DEFINITION PAINTING SERVICES, INC."

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
$198

William D.
12/2013
4.0
interior painters
  + -1 more
By earlier agreement, we provided paint. Two painters came on schedule, moved furniture and protected floor. Paint covered walls and ceiling beautifully. Workmanship was careful and well done. Clean up was excellent, except they didn't replace the shade on the ceiling fixture (it was easy for me to do).
Description of Work: We provided paint. Two rooms. Two coats.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$450

Dawn S.
12/2013
4.0
interior painters
  + -1 more
I used Definition Painting Services, Inc.
Description of Work: They painted the walls in my husband's office.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$450

Contact information

PO Box 952, Columbia, MD 21044

http://www.definitionpainting.com

Service hours

Sunday:
Closed
Monday:
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday:
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday:
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday:
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday:
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday:
Closed

Licensing

Bonded

Insured

Licensed*

Trade License Number
4.20217E+11
Trade License Locale
DC
Trade License Authority
District of Columbia Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs
Trade License Expiration
04/29/2023

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.


Service Categories

Interior Painting,
Drywall,
Exterior Painting,
Wallpaper Removal,
Finished Carpentry and Woodworking,
Pressure Washing,
Plaster,
Deck Maintenance,
Handyman Services,
General Remodeling,
Ceramic Tile,
Cabinet Refacing and Refinishing

FAQ

Definition Painting Services, Inc. is currently rated 4.5 overall out of 5.

Sunday: Closed

Monday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Thursday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Friday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Saturday: Closed

Definition Painting Services, Inc. accepts the following forms of payment: Check,MasterCard,Visa
Yes, Definition Painting Services, Inc. offers free project estimates.
Yes, Definition Painting Services, Inc. offers eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Definition Painting Services, Inc. does not offer a senior discount.
No, Definition Painting Services, Inc. does not offer emergency services.
Yes, Definition Painting Services, Inc. offers warranties.
Definition Painting Services, Inc. offers the following services: We offer custom painting (interior & exterior), texture painting, wallpaper removal, general drywall & plaster, crown molding, water damage repair, power wash, deck stains/maintenance, remodel bathrooms, kitchen remodel, tile work/back splash, & replacement carpentry at residential/commercial locations.
We do not offer wallpaper hanging, faux paint, or strip paint off of brick surfaces.

Contact information

PO Box 952, Columbia, MD 21044

http://www.definitionpainting.com

Service hours

Sunday:
Closed
Monday:
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday:
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday:
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday:
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday:
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday:
Closed