In 1972 we started Sheldon & Sons as a small family run business. For over 50 years we have evolved into a full service painting contractor. Each step of the way we have worked hard to build a top notch reputation based on quality workmanship and attention to detail. Today Sheldon & Sons employees various sized work crews consisting of long time employees and family members. We have the expertise to perform jobs of all types and sizes, but pride ourselves on the personal attention that comes from a family owned business.
We had some small issues regarding their attention to detail, but for the most part, it was a good experience.
Description of Work: They did drywall work and painted a number of rooms and doors.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$4,000
RANDALL H.
01/2011
4.0
interior painters
+ -1 more
They were very prompt. They did what they said they were going to do when they said they were going to do it. It didn't take them any longer than they said it would take them. It took them a little less time. The job went pretty good. They were okay. They were very neat and they did it promptly. The fellow that quoted us quoted us fairly easily. Everything just went very smoothly. We would use them again in the future.
Description of Work: Sheldon & Sons came out in October and did some interior painting for us.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
5.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$800
leigh alan C.
12/2010
5.0
wallpaper
+ -1 more
Project went very well. Took over a week, but resulting work was well worth it. My wife & I very pleased when job was completed. All specifications of original estimate/proposal were met. The painters were professional, honest, and very conscientious. They cleaned up at the end of each day; almost as if they hadn't been there. Most importantly, the price was fair and, overall, turned out to be a great value. It's tough w/ a job of this size inconveniencing the household for a week, but Sheldon & Sons made it as stress-free as possible. The fact that they could provide many fxns (painting, carpentry, drywall repair) made it easier to let them do the whole job. I would strongly suggest Sheldon & Sons.
Description of Work: House interior - many rooms w/ different colors & finishes. Some rooms needed painting due to water damage from blizzards of Jan/Feb. '10. Also, drywall repair and carpentry services were needed.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$4,700
Michelle L.
11/2010
5.0
house painters
+ -1 more
Crew of two, ( Alex & Roger) arrived at 0900 hrs, I met up with them and went over the areas that I wanted addressed and what colors went where. They soon went to work scraping old paint from wooded railings and minor repair work in progress, did first coat on everything on the first day. 2nd day was rained out, they did a job elsewhere that was inside. 3rd day, arrived at 0900 hrs and continued to paint and repair, finished everything on the 4th day, I am so pleased with the final product, has dressed up House to a little tropical getaway, will have them come back in Spring to do phase II, when weather gets better. Crew was very professional and worked well together, their talent is admired and want them back for my next project.
Description of Work: want to do phases of House for exterior painting, found this Company that actually painted over vinyl siding and added a warranty to it. All paint is from Sherwin Williams. Phase I is painting just the front of house and change color of the vinyl. Never did like original color and was looking for something that fit my personal style. One week prior to scheduled paint job, Company had the House pressured washed on the whole front of House, prepping for final painting, needed time for everything to dry completely before applying paint to House. This will ensure the new paint to adhere to the vinyl and not crack or peel at a later time due to house still being wet from pressure washings. Had vinyl painted, wood trim painted and front porch stained, used three colors all together for a more tropical blend. Ran into this Company at the Howard County Home and Garden show, I also was able to use a coupon for 10% off final price
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,583
Tiffany F.
10/2010
5.0
interior painters
+ -1 more
Paul came in to give us an estimate and was very thorough. He even gave us some painting tips for things we were working on ourselves. He gave us an itemized estimate so that we could pick which services we wanted. They were able to get us a rush job, which helped us out a lot. The painters showed up right on time and got right to work. The quality of the work was great. They were cleaned up and on their way within 6 hours. It was a great experience and I would recommend them.
Description of Work: They painted the ceiling in the first floor of our townhouse, as well as, the ceiling and stairwell between the second and third floors.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,000
Irwin B.
09/2010
5.0
pressure washing, woodworking, house painters, interior painters
+ 2 more
There was absolutly no issues from the time of extimating until time of completion. Very responsive to my calls, all workmen on the job were very professional, respectful, were on time. We have had nothing but complements from our friends and neighbors. We have recommended Sheldon & Son to anyone that asked who did our work. Our Kitchen portion of the project was highlighted in a magazine that showed the excellent drywall and painting done by this company. I would never hesitate to recommend this cmpany to anyone
Description of Work: We remoldeled our kitchen with major interior construction. Sheldon & son did our drywall and painting. then we had them do our exterior siding repairs and replacements, power wash our deck and then paint the entire exterior.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$23,000
KARLA A.
08/2010
3.0
pressure washing, woodworking, house painters
+ 1 more
My experience with the estimator and carpenters was great. However the painters fell short. There were several issues with the quality of work, thoroughness, and understanding of the job. I suspect that the paint color they were matching isn't quite right either. I also was given less than 24 hours notice of the work (after waiting a few months) and had no indication that the painting was beginning immediately after the power wash. After talking to the president, all of the issues were resolved.
Description of Work: Power wash, wood repair/replacement, exterior painting
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
2.0
value
5.0
professionalism
3.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
4.0
$1,800
Dylan H.
08/2010
2.0
house painters
+ -1 more
Sheldon & Sons were very professional at first. The estimator came out on time and we received an emailed estimate within two days. Everything looked good with the estimate, I just had a few questions (start date, if the Angie's List discount applied and shutter touch up). I replied to the estimate with my questions and was told the estimator would contact me. When I didn't hear from the estimator for a few days, I replied again to the emailed quote with my cell phone number and tried calling the estimator's cell phone but was unable to reach him. I never did hear back from the estimator, so I had to give the job to someone else. I still have not heard back a month later.
Description of Work: Repaint front door & trim and windox box
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
value
5.0
professionalism
2.0
responsiveness
2.0
punctuality
2.0
Robert H.
07/2010
5.0
house painters
+ -1 more
Paul the estimator arrived on time and was very professional, courteous, and thorough. He left the estimate on a form in a professional folder and business card. When it was time to start the work, I mailed in the signed document with credit card information. Business office is very professional and courteous. Even when you require exact colors for Homeowners Association purposes, Sheldon will pick up the paint for you. Cost estimate was the lowest among 3 others received. Day of painting: A crew of two men arrived on time and also verified what was to be done based on the estimate. They were very professional and screwed in my shutters after they had come a little loose during the winter. The painters did an outstanding job. All trim work was expertly performed, almost in an old world craftsman way. No paint spills, no paint on the brick exterior, etc. I am proud of the way my home looks.
Description of Work: Exterior painting of two story town house included 8 shutters, front door, storm door (must match the color of the front door), dentil moulding, windows trim, wood panel under lower level windows, trim, and repair, moulding under eaves. Removed rust and painted metal support atop window frames. Used exact Sherwin Williams colors as specified by Homeowners Association standards.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$610
Holly S.
02/2010
2.0
house painters
+ -1 more
The company was asked to estimate painting the church steeple and then the outside of the parsonage. My husband, the pastor of the church, later remembered that Sheldon and Sons had been asked to estimate the same job about two or more years ago, but the trustees put a stop on the project. We really can't blame them for not wanting to give an estimate on a job that seems will never be done.
Description of Work: None. The estimator never got back to us.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
2.0
responsiveness
2.0
punctuality
2.0
Connie P.
01/2010
5.0
drywall, interior painters
+ 0 more
Gary initally had to postpone the estimate twice but communicated and rescheduled quickly. There was back and forth with us changing the work being done (adding additional work) and the detail on the estimate of the scope of work. This was all eventually worked out. They were great in getting the job done before the holidays with short notice. The workmen were wonderful and excellent in their craft. The walls, ceilings and trim look terrific. I would recommend them to anyone and would use them again.
Description of Work: Repaired drywall tape seams in several rooms, a couple of nail pops, 2 bathroom ceilings with water marks, and bedroom where the drywall was detached from ceiling. Also painted 2 bedroom ceilings and walls, both bathroom ceilings, foyer, dining/living room walls and ceilings and stairwell walls and ceiling
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,170
Tom M.
01/2010
5.0
interior painters
+ -1 more
There was a problem with the bathroom because it had mold and it needed special type of paint. They came out three times to complete the job correctly. They did not ask any questions or argue with me.
Description of Work: I used them to paint my bathroom.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,000
GEORGE P.
10/2009
5.0
fencing, house painters
+ 0 more
We have maintained this fencing for 11 years. Many of the sections have suffered a breakdown in the paint system leading to a delamination and peeling. We decided to select a new paint contractor this year to deal with this problem. Sheldon and Sons was selected after going through a rigorous selection process. A two man crew performed the work over a two week period. They were incredibly meticulous and professional. They even used a generator and vacuum to clean up all of the paint chips produced from the scraping. Since our fence maintenance is a continuing project, we will bring this firm back next year to perform similar work on additional fencing.
Description of Work: Scraped, primed and painted 355 8 foot sections of 4 board white fencing.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$6,525
leigh alan C.
10/2009
5.0
drywall, house painters
+ 0 more
We've used Sheldon & Sons before for interior, exterior painting jobs. I wasn't aware that they could do this repair, and then finish up - all in 1 job. Thrilled to find out they do many things in addition to painting. Nice when 1 vendor can do several projects. Understand they now install & replace windows, so very excited about that.
Description of Work: Major (6 ft. radius) hole in ceiling from AC condenser overflow. Sheldon & Sons was able to repair ceiling drywall, and then repaint ceiling. After job, couldn't tell there had been any problem at all.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$600
Elizabeth G.
09/2009
5.0
interior painters
+ -1 more
They were fantastic! The painting job was done with great attention to detail, they cleaned up their mess, and they were polite, friendly, and easy to work with.
Description of Work: They painted the risers on my hardwood stairs as well as the trim around the stairs.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$900
Marcie P.
09/2009
5.0
drywall, plastering, interior painters
+ 1 more
They were extremely professional, from the time they gave me their estimate to completion of the job. They did what they said they were going to do, and the work was fantastic. I was able to get the work scheduled very soon after the initial estimate, which was a problem with other contractors. The only negative I would have to say was that a majority of the job was quoted as an hourly rate, and the job took longer than expected, so it was a bit more money than I had originally anticipated. But the job they did was top notch, and I feel like I got what I paid for with the job. I would definitely recommend using them to anyone who has an older house with plaster work to be done.
Description of Work: I have an older house, built around 1915. There are alot of spots in the house where the plaster is bubbling. They fixed a bad drywall patch job in my kitchen. They also fixed several bubbled spots in my kitchen with plaster. They also fixed around my skylight where I had alot of leaking. They used a small amount of sheet rock, but predominantly plaster, and the job looks perfect.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,000
DAVE S.
07/2009
5.0
interior painters
+ -1 more
I had originally thought I could do this paint job myself, but in the process of removing glue from walls I punched a couple nice holes in the drywall (long, embarrassing story). I called Sheldon & Sons desperate for someone to come out soon to fix the mess I made. They were able to get an estimator out that day, and were able to start work the day after that. Painters were here for almost 12 hours. They repaired my damage, plus completed some other small repairs in the walls, primed everything, and painted. There was a mixup in what I wanted for color (I had told painter #1, but painter #2 didn't understand #1's directions, then #1 left), but the painters fixed it on the same day, and the office adjusted my bill so as not to charge me for the time taken painting the wrong colors or the time needed to fix the colors. (The original estimate was 5 - 8 hours, and we agreed on me paying 9 instead of the 11.5 they took because of this error.) The final work looked very professional, and the bathroom was left cleaner than when they started. The painters were very friendly and accommodating, they were nice to my kids who kept wanting to peek in the bathroom to see the progress that had been made. I went from despair from my ruined bathroom to relief and happiness not 36 hours later. Despite the bill being higher than the estimate, I still think it was good value - this was a hard painting job because of the height of the room, and I appreciate them being able to do it and make it look so nice. I've painted the rest of my house on my own, but nothing with such high ceilings. No way could I have made this look as good as they did.
Description of Work: They primed and painted a small, yet very tall bathroom for me after removing a lot of old wallpaper glue and patching holes, sanding and spackling rough spots. They did not paint the trim (per my request), but did paint and patch walls and a 10 ft. high ceiling.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$405
Stephen J.
05/2009
5.0
house painters
+ -1 more
All went well. Foreman came out for estimate, work scheduled, cancelled twice for rain, and then completed very well.
Description of Work: steam clean, repair and paint trim, shutters, and doors.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$500
JOHN L.
05/2009
5.0
house painters
+ -1 more
Overall everything was great. The crew was nice and worked very hard. I'd definitely use them again.
Description of Work: They painted the exterior trim on my house. Power washed and stained the deck.
Rating Category
Rating 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
MELINDA H.
04/2009
5.0
house painters
+ -1 more
However I still have not gotten an estimate from them and it has been over 10 days.
Description of Work: I called them out for an estimate before the 18th. They came out on time and were as nice as could be.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$800
GENEVIEVE S G.
04/2009
5.0
interior painters
+ -1 more
Quality of work was excellent.The men were neat and cleaned up the work area. I would hire them again.
Description of Work: Painted 2 coats on 4 rooms plus exterior trip & door.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,605
M P.
03/2009
5.0
house painters
+ -1 more
The outcome was great. During the job, they kept me updated of their progress. They were able to get into all the tight spaces considering there was a deck next to the fence. I would give them my highest recommendation without any hesitation. They were prompt, professional and completed the job without any issues. When the job was completed, the workers made sure everything was in order and there was no mess for me to clean.
Description of Work: Sheldon & Son's Inc. pressure washed and stained both sides of the fences around my house.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$700
catherine W.
03/2009
4.0
interior painters
+ -1 more
Overall, it went well. I would use Sheldon again, despite them being a little pricey.
Description of Work: Sam and a co-worker came out and painted our halls and two bedrooms. They were punctual and polite. We even trusted them with a key so we could stay overnight somewhere else. They even went above the call of duty, when they took out a bunch of stuff from our closets that we'd forgotten about. Highly recommended.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,800
Ray O.
03/2009
5.0
interior painters
+ -1 more
Scott came to my house gave us an estimate for the paint job and a time they would start. Started the job on time. Moved the furniture and did a very nice, clean job. When completed said if we have any problems let him know. Very happy that we gave the job to Sheldon and Sons. I would recommend this company to everyone and we will use them again.
Description of Work: Painting the interior of my house. Walls and base board.
Rating Category
Rating 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
JOSEPH R.
02/2009
5.0
decks
+ -1 more
They did everything that they were supposed to do and some extra. It looked like everything was brand new.They took a lot of pride in their work.I would use them again and recommend them.The workers were perfectionists.
Description of Work: They did some staining on our deck.
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Service Categories
Interior Painting,
Exterior Painting,
Drywall,
Pressure Washing,
Finished Carpentry and Woodworking,
Decks and Porches,
Deck Maintenance,
Plaster,
Wallpaper,
Wallpaper Removal,
Unfinished Carpentry,
General Remodeling
FAQ
Sheldon & Sons Inc is currently rated 4.7 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: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sheldon & Sons Inc accepts the following forms of payment: Check,CreditCard,Financing Available
Yes, Sheldon & Sons Inc offers free project estimates.
Yes, Sheldon & Sons Inc offers eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Sheldon & Sons Inc does not offer a senior discount.
No, Sheldon & Sons Inc does not offer emergency services.