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SERVICE FIRST PAINTING

Exterior Painting, Interior Painting, Unfinished Carpentry,

About us

* 28 years in business * All Full time professional Painters, Never subcontractors * Mention you saw on on Angie's List for great discounts MHIC #84470

Business highlights

41 years of trusted experience

Services we offer

INTERIOR & EXTERIOR PAINTING, LIGHT CARPENTRY, WALLPAPER REMOVAL, WOOD REPLACEMENT, INTERIOR MOLDING INSTALLATION, PRESSURE CLEANING & DECK REFINISHING.

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Warranties
Yes
Senior Discount

yes



Accepted payment methods

Check
MasterCard
Visa

Reviews

4.748 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
75%
4
13%
3
2%
2
6%
1
4%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.7
value
4.7
professionalism
4.7
responsiveness
4.7
punctuality
4.8
Showing 26-48 of 48 reviews

Merle J. H.
08/2015
5.0
interior painters
  + -1 more
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Description of Work: .
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

James L.
06/2011
5.0
interior painters
  + -1 more
Please see answer above.
Description of Work: I rated this company by mistake. I have since submitted a report for the correct company.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

JACK P.
01/2009
5.0
woodworking, house painters
  + 0 more
First of all, the estimate was almost 1/2 the price of several others and I see no difference in quality when compared to other recent paint jobs in our neighborhood. Service first was easy to work with from initial estimate to providing a color consultant and discount when work was performed in conjunction with a neighbor. Prompt and professional. Work was done about 6 months ago. Overall quality was good. There are 2 small spots on the front of the house where the color looks slightly faded--think that was more due to the previous layers of paint underneath, not all of which could be scraped, but not really a big deal. I'm sure if we called they'd fix it.
Description of Work: Painted exterior front and back of an old DC row house. Replaced rotting wood on exterior wood rail.

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
$2,000

Merle J. H.
11/2008
5.0
interior painters
  + -1 more
They were very professional. The price was excellent. They came to give the estimate and were very professional and thorough. They completed the job within a day. The edge from the wall to ceiling is perfect. They cleaned up very well. It was an excellent experience I would definitely use them again.
Description of Work: They painted master bathroom and kitchen.

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

JANET C.
11/2008
5.0
house painters
  + -1 more
Jason gave me an estimate. The crew came and began the work. There was some bad weather, but they were good about telling when they would be around to do the work. They were considerate and it was fine.
Description of Work: They painted our two story dutch colonial including porch and garage.

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
$7,000

Merle J. H.
11/2008
5.0
interior painters
  + -1 more
They were very professional. The price was excellent. They came to give the estimate and were very professional and thorough. They completed the job within a day. The edge from the wall to ceiling is perfect. They cleaned up very well. It was an excellent experience I would definitely use them again.
Description of Work: They painted master bathroom and kitchen.

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

JANET C.
11/2008
5.0
house painters
  + -1 more
Jason gave me an estimate. The crew came and began the work. There was some bad weather, but they were good about telling when they would be around to do the work. They were considerate and it was fine.
Description of Work: They painted our two story dutch colonial including porch and garage.

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
$7,000

Becky D.
10/2008
4.0
house painters
  + -1 more
They were very professional and they were very helpful. They had a very professional packet of information, and they were very timely, but we ended up using someone else from Angie's List.
Description of Work: They came to give me an estimate for painting the exterior of the house and the shutters.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Becky D.
10/2008
4.0
house painters
  + -1 more
They were very professional and they were very helpful. They had a very professional packet of information, and they were very timely, but we ended up using someone else from Angie's List.
Description of Work: They came to give me an estimate for painting the exterior of the house and the shutters.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Nina Y.
09/2008
5.0
contractors, house painters
  + 0 more
This is the third job that Service First has done for us and again, I am very pleased. The work was thorough and high quality. The house looks great.
Description of Work: Service First painted the exterior of the house, the side porch and replaced the shutters.

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
$1,200

Nina Y.
09/2008
5.0
contractors, house painters
  + 0 more
This is the third job that Service First has done for us and again, I am very pleased. The work was thorough and high quality. The house looks great.
Description of Work: Service First painted the exterior of the house, the side porch and replaced the shutters.

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
$1,200

JANICE D.
07/2008
4.0
house painters
  + -1 more
They were responsive and courteous. They responded quickly to my call. When they came to give the estimate they were informative but they were way to expensive so we have choosen to go with another company.
Description of Work: He came to give an estimate for exterior painting on my entire home

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0


tom S.
06/2008
5.0
contractors, deck cleaning, pressure washing, house painters
  + 2 more
We bought our house about a year and a half ago. It became clear the previous owner only painted what he needed to to add curb appeal. Over the winter most of the paint on our trim started to peel and a lot of the seams began to crack. We also saw areas of wood rot that needed immediate attention. We called Service First Painting out to give us and estimate. We have used Service First at our previous home and we knew we could expect an excellent job and fair price. The owner (Justin Pisarra) came out with in the week to take a look at the job, he was very knowledgeable offered many helpful suggestions. After getting a few other estimates we once again selected Service First. They arrived on time at the scheduled day and got right to work. They were very clean took great care not to do any damage to our garden and and newly finished landscaping. On the 2nd and last scheduled day of work day we had asked about refinishing our deck. By the end of that day our deck was washed, stained and looking as good as the rest of the house. We would highly recommend this company for any painting exterior or interior!
Description of Work: Painting of all exterior wood trim work and replacement of rotten wood. We also had our deck power washed and and stained.

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
$2,800

tom S.
06/2008
5.0
contractors, deck cleaning, pressure washing, house painters
  + 2 more
We bought our house about a year and a half ago. It became clear the previous owner only painted what he needed to to add curb appeal. Over the winter most of the paint on our trim started to peel and a lot of the seams began to crack. We also saw areas of wood rot that needed immediate attention. We called Service First Painting out to give us and estimate. We have used Service First at our previous home and we knew we could expect an excellent job and fair price. The owner (Justin Pisarra) came out with in the week to take a look at the job, he was very knowledgeable offered many helpful suggestions. After getting a few other estimates we once again selected Service First. They arrived on time at the scheduled day and got right to work. They were very clean took great care not to do any damage to our garden and and newly finished landscaping. On the 2nd and last scheduled day of work day we had asked about refinishing our deck. By the end of that day our deck was washed, stained and looking as good as the rest of the house. We would highly recommend this company for any painting exterior or interior!
Description of Work: Painting of all exterior wood trim work and replacement of rotten wood. We also had our deck power washed and and stained.

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
$2,800

Anna M.
04/2008
5.0
house painters
  + -1 more
It went extremely well. The workmen were a little late, but they finished on time.
Description of Work: Our Townhouse had wood trim that was peeling off. Mr. Pissara had already performed a similar painting job for us last year, in Gaithersburg. He was very accommodating as he said he did not normally paint houses in Frederick, MD. He made an exception for us. We were very pleased with the job. It was well done and very professional. The gutters were painted and there was some wood repair on the front door as well. They also painted the shed in the yard. The workmen came on time and they took the whole day to paint the exterior of the house. We are very pleased with their job and the service. We highly recommend Service First to anyone who wants an excellent job done.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,400

MICHAEL R.
12/2007
5.0
house painters
  + -1 more
Justin (owner) was the first to give me a quote, and of three bids, his was the lowest (by a substantial but not large amount). He gave me an estimate on the spot (other bids were delayed). His workers showed up on time and were very helpful in working with us. In particular, they kindly obliged us changing our minds about painting over the edges of the aluminum storm windows, even though this added to their work. Overall they did a really first class job. I was especially impressed by the edge work around the trim (paint did not get on places it shouldn't). They did a good job caulking the windows. I highly recommend!
Description of Work: The work involved scraping old paint off of wooden trim, sanding, primering and painting (2 coats). The house is a large 1890's Victorian with decorative eaves and "fish scale" on parts, so there was a lot of work. The walls are aluminum siding and were not 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
$6,000

Nina Y.
12/2007
5.0
interior painters
  + -1 more
Justin was on time for the estimate and gave us a fair estimate. He worked with us on the price based on other estimates that we received. The painters, again, were on time, were professional, did an excellent prep job, and cleaned up thoroughly. The final product was excellent. I couldn't be happier with the paint job. They worked with me to go over the tough areas that required additional work.
Description of Work: Service First Painting painted my living room, dining room, 2 bedrooms, and 2 bathrooms.

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
$1,800

PATRCIA R.
09/2007
5.0
interior painters
  + -1 more
They were really great. They were very professional and I really like how the final product looked. The price that they charged me was a very reasonable and they even gave me the senior discount. I am very glad that I called them because they did a wonderful job.
Description of Work: They painted the entire living room in my house and it took them about eight hours to finish the job.

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
$645

JEAN M.
08/2007
5.0
house painters
  + -1 more
Justin Pisarro, Service First owner, came promptly when scheduled to give the estimate and discuss best options for the job. This project was very stressful for me because my homeowners association had issued an edict to have the work completed by a certain date or I would incur a steep fine. This came at my busiest, most intense period at work, and I simply did not have time to spare. I explained my situation to Justin, who understood and ensured that the project would be completed on time and would be done well. The delightful team of Roberto, Pedro, and William exceeded expectations in promptness, professionalism, skill, friendliness. The staff answering the phones, the scheduler, everyone at Service First is outgoing, relaxed, friendly, and they all conveyed the sense that my job was just as important to them as it was to me. Rain hampered the job the first day, but the team was back early the next morning to complete the work.
Description of Work: The Service First team (Roberto, Pedro, and William) scraped and sanded all peeling paint, caulked all seams and joints, replaced rotten front entry wood, replaced sills on the bay window, primed where needed, and matched the existing color with 2 coats of paint for the entire front of the house. They also tucked an unsightly cable behind the gutter, which runs from the ground straight up to the roof (2 stories).

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
$1,100

Anna M.
07/2007
5.0
house painters
  + -1 more
Nr.Pisarra was late. His office told us he would call between 9:00 and 11:00 a.m on the day of the estimate. He did not call us to let us know when he will be arriving. We called the answering service and he told us he would be at the townhouse in an hour's time. This was already 11:15a.m. However, that was the only glitch. He did come after an hour and gave us a favorable estimate, better than the other three painters that we had contacted. He told us he will start three days later and his painters will be there at 7:30a.m.to start painting. This was very accurate. They arrived on time and they did a great job. They finished all the painting by 5:00p.m. that day. The painting was done very carefully and meticulously and we are very happy with the job. We will ask him to paint our house again and highly recommend him to our friends.
Description of Work: Mr.Pisarra was asked to paint the exterior of the townhouse. He had to remove rotting wood under one window and the side fascia of the house. We said that we wanted him to prepare the wood and not paint over dirt and old paint. We had the shutters and the doors painted last year, so he did not have to do that again. He was also asked to paint the soffits and the wooden areas of the roof.

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
$1,800

ELIZABETH C.
03/2007
5.0
house painters
  + -1 more
They were very easy to work; anything I asked them to do, they did it. Their work was excellent & cleaned up after their was completed. Lastly, they were very professional!
Description of Work: They painted the exterior of the house & stripped the old paint off the house.

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

LYSSA T.
03/2006
5.0
interior painters
  + -1 more
They were very quick and cleaned up when they were finished. They took the time to cover all the furniture, counters, floors, etc. beforehand so the dust from sanding was kept to a minimum.
Description of Work: Painted the amusement room, kitchen, living room, hallway and 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
$2,000

HARVEY B.
09/2005
5.0
interior painters
  + -1 more
THEY ARE VERY GOOD AND DO A FANTASTIC JOB. THE EMPLOYEES WERE VERY PLEASANT AND PROFESSIONAL TO BE AROUND. THEY CLEANED UP ANY AND ALL MESS THAT WAS MADE. I AM VERY SATISFIED WITH THIS COMPANY.
Description of Work: INTERIOR PAINTING AND SOME PLASTERING.

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
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Contact information

3124 POWDER MILL RD, Hyattsville, MD 20783


Service hours

Monday:
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Tuesday:
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Wednesday:
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Thursday:
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Friday:
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Licensing

Bonded

Insured

Eco-friendly Accreditations

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

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*Contact business to see additional licenses.


Service Categories

Exterior Painting,
Interior Painting,
Unfinished Carpentry,
Pressure Washing,
Deck Maintenance,
Finished Carpentry and Woodworking,
Wallpaper Removal,
Gutter Cleaning

FAQ

SERVICE FIRST PAINTING is currently rated 4.7 overall out of 5.

Monday: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Thursday: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Friday: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

SERVICE FIRST PAINTING accepts the following forms of payment: Check,MasterCard,Visa
Yes, SERVICE FIRST PAINTING offers free project estimates.
Yes, SERVICE FIRST PAINTING offers eco-friendly accreditations.
No, SERVICE FIRST PAINTING does not offer a senior discount.
No, SERVICE FIRST PAINTING does not offer emergency services.
Yes, SERVICE FIRST PAINTING offers warranties.
SERVICE FIRST PAINTING offers the following services: INTERIOR & EXTERIOR PAINTING, LIGHT CARPENTRY, WALLPAPER REMOVAL, WOOD REPLACEMENT, INTERIOR MOLDING INSTALLATION, PRESSURE CLEANING & DECK REFINISHING.

Contact information

3124 POWDER MILL RD, Hyattsville, MD 20783


Service hours

Monday:
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Tuesday:
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Wednesday:
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Thursday:
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Friday:
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM