Moderately well, estimate over phone in spite of my detailed, detail of level of work was $ 400!!!!!!!!!!! Head honcho, only one who could speak English, upon arrival phoned back for better estimate. Came back $1200. Decided that was OK given that they were here. 3 people, 2 washers, no hoses. Cleaning of gutters was fine. Used my hoses, lost a antique nozzle and wanted to borrow my pressure washer for the drive!! Arrived at 10:00 AM, first day 11 to 4, day 2, 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM-low water, day 3 10:00 AM to 2:00 pm. You do the math. Did not wash from higher level to lower so dirt remains, I'll pressure it off. Overall OK given what we can hire in Union.
Description of Work: Pressure cleaned gutters and portions of house that were dirty from cleaning the gutters. Pressure cleaned large pink circular driveway.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
3.0
professionalism
3.0
responsiveness
3.0
punctuality
2.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,200
RANDALL & ANNIE I.
06/2007
5.0
interior painters
 + -1 more
I have deliberately waited a month before reporting so that I could examine the walls. When we had the house painted in '96, we had cracked plaster within a week. Not this time. Albert's painting did excellent work. We have a new house! For instance, if you dropped by today, you'd never know where the old radiators had been--excellent drywall work and great matching of old moulding with new. Working with the employees was also a pleasure: Brian showed up for an estimate within a few days of our first conversation, and they were ready to paint before we were ready for them (getting those old radiators out was no joke!). Once here, the crew was unfailingly cheerful and attentive to our instructions. (It helped that we speak Spanish.) The job was estimated to take two weeks but was finished in about ten days, including a Saturday. Overall, a terrific experience. The next time we need painting (and we will in this old house!), we'll call Albert's.
Description of Work: We hired Albert's painting to paint the downstairs of our house, about 2300 square feet. That area had not been painted since we bought the house in 1996, and those painters--the first to paint the house in 25-30 years--were mediocre. So 1.) our plaster walls were cracked in many places and much of the paint was peeling; 2.) I removed 11 old radiators from the walls, so there were 11 gaping holes to be drywalled (about 3'x4'), PLUS old moulding to match; and 3.) we were getting creative with colors (from all white to different colors in each room, plus "contrast walls"). In short, this was a huge job--hence the hefty price tag, which includes a good Angie's List discount.
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
$11,500
Laura B.
06/2007
5.0
house painters, interior painters
 + 0 more
The company returned my call quickly and scheduled a time for an estimate. They scheduled the work within a week and the workers were on time for the most part. Initially, the painters on site thought they were only supposed to do one coat on the walls but when I showed them my work order they agreed to do the two that was quoted. They stayed all day and into the early evening to ensure they did a good job.
Description of Work: Albert's Painting repaired and painted my front shutters. They also painted the walls, trim, and ceiling of a bedroom.
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
$787
RON C M.
06/2007
5.0
house painters
 + -1 more
I liked their warranty and they were very thorough. I would use them again.
Description of Work: Albert's painting.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,500
RAQUEL M.
05/2007
2.0
deck cleaning, house painters
 + 0 more
The estimator was prompt and professional. I was able to schedule an appointment within days. The estimator went through the process and the company's information and estimate. I did not go with this company, because it was double the price, of my other 2 estimates for the same work.
Description of Work: Exterior painting of the home including trim, decks, and replacing a few boards on the house.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
value
1.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
$7,100
STEPHANIE & GARY B.
05/2007
5.0
interior painters
 + -1 more
Albert's Painting did such a nice job on the exterior of our home last year. When I called to schedule the yearly light pressure-washing (part of his service for 5 years), Albert suggested waiting until after the pollen season. I scheduled the interior and shed painting and the deck cleaning and sealing for the same time. I added more work after the original estimate, and Brian gave me a quote and added it to Albert's schedule. Once again, Albert and his crew did a fine job.
Description of Work: Painting of master bedroom with walk-in closet, hallway, great room and dining room with cathedral ceilings, kitchen (over wallpaper) and all cathedral ceilings. Albert's people also painted the outside of our shed and lightly pressure washed the exterior of the house (part of his yearly service for painting the exterior last year). The deck was also cleaned and stained.
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
$2,417
CONNI F.
05/2007
5.0
house painters
 + -1 more
After contacting Albert - directly - he sent his rep. to quote me the cost of my project. For the size of the job, Albert's quote was very reasonable especially with all of the detail painting that had to be done. Albert's crew came on the day and time specified and finished a day earlier. His crew is very diligent in their work, cleaned up everything when they were finished and made sure that I was satisfied with the job. I'd hired Albert's before to paint some interior work, (before I knew about Angie's List, he was referred by a friend that he still works with) and his crew is always professional and respectful of my time and space. They even went the extra step of caulking, which I hadn't even thought about and I wasn't charged any more than the estimate. That's pretty 'cool'! Anytime someone asks who my painter is, I refer them to Albert. I've made the 'mistake' of hiring other painters, but Albert is the best, as far as I'm concerned.
Description of Work: Albert's Painting was hired to power wash, paint my deck, pergola, and outside window trim.
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
$2,000
MICHAEL & LINDA A.
05/2007
5.0
house painters
 + -1 more
I asked them to do something extra not part of the contract and they took care of it for me. They were very good at getting it scheduled and doing the work, even though they wouldn't be getting paid for the work. They also told me that the contract would be transferable to new owners if I sell the house.
Description of Work: They did exterior and interior painting for me last year, and this year they came out and touched up the work. This is part of a five year contract with them. They'll come out and do pressure washing and touch up work.
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
HAMER & ROBBIE L.
05/2007
5.0
screen repair, house painters, interior painters
 + 1 more
We were very pleased with their work.
Description of Work: They screened our porch and painted some trim.
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
$922
Todd C.
05/2007
1.0
pressure washing
 + -1 more
It was awful and I would never use them again. The workers came late and did not call then after arriving had to leave for 1.5 hours to pick up a part for the washer. They did not start until 1:30pm and were to start at 10am. I stayed home all day for this. Had to leave to get my daughter and came home and they were done, so they said, and the whole house looked the same! Mold and pollen still on the sides. They do not speak good English so they did not understand me though Albert talked to them in the morning and told them what I wanted. They had to get everything out of the van, hook everything back up and start again. They ended up using too much bleach and pressure and took the paint and stain off my house. They were there until 7pm and had to return in the morning with more paint and stain and fix their mistakes.
Description of Work: They were to power wash the whole house to remove mold and pollen.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
1.0
value
3.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0
$350
Jill C.
04/2007
4.0
interior painters
 + -1 more
Very quick response after initial call, a scheduling error caused a one-day delay on beginning work, work was completed in two days but master bedroom needed to be re-done which was addressed immediately with successful results.
Description of Work: Painted three ceilings (two interior, one exterior) and master bedroom.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
4.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
3.0
$1,700
BARBARA W.
04/2007
5.0
deck cleaning
 + -1 more
Phone calls were promptly returned. They got us on their work schedule within a couple of weeks -- in time for the warm weather. Our deck is cedar and special wood needed to be ordered. Cabot stain was custom blended to match the existing deck color. Each step of the way, we were keep well informed. I am very pleased with the completed work.
Description of Work: Deck was pressure washed. Bad boards were replaced. Cabot stain applied to my boardwalk, deck, and railings.
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
$1,332
ROBERT S.
04/2007
5.0
interior painters
 + -1 more
They did a great job. They started on time and worked very hard all day. The shutters were a challenge but they took their time and got them right. The work is very professional and looks great.
Description of Work: Albert's Painting painted my living room and dining room including all the trim, ceilings, plantation shutters, and walls.
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
TERRI W.
04/2007
5.0
electrician, pressure washing, woodworking, house painters, doors
 + 3 more
We couldn't have been more pleased! Jorge looked after every little detail, and was quick to resolve anything that wasn't "just right." When you hire Albert's Painting, you are getting a real professional. We had other painters give us quotes by "looking around" and throwing out a number. Albert gives you a written contract which explains all the work to be done in detail, AND he gives you a five year warranty on the job, which even includes annual power washing!! (A real bonus!) We would definitely use Albert's Painting, Inc. again, HIGHLY recommended!
Description of Work: Albert's crew, with Jorge as the project manager, did a fantastic job! We have a brick home and they painted the exterior trim. All the preparation leading up to this was careful and precise. There were a few areas of wood rot on our patio, wooden pergola cover, which was replaced, and they did a thorough job of power washing all surfaces, including driveway and a brick wall along the driveway, before the job began. Jorge also did a beautiful job staining and restoring the beauty of our mahogany front doors. They are glistening! The work crew was courteous and neat. They cleaned up every day, and finished up the project without leaving a spec behind. The entire job took exactly one week from start to finish.
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
$5,000
MICHAEL AND JEAN M.
04/2007
5.0
house painters
 + -1 more
Martin and his crew made sure that everything was done right, and in a timely manner. They did a great job on the painting, caulking, and in the clean up. They were courteous and very helpful. I will certainly use them again and would recommend them to anyone!
Description of Work: They painted the exterior of the home, and painted and repaired the great room ceiling inside.
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
JOE C.
03/2007
5.0
plastering, woodworking, interior painters
 + 1 more
Albert's responded to my call the same day and a time was set up for an estimate. Albert's price was more competitive than others and included an Angie's List discount. After awarding the project to Albert, a start date was set up within two weeks. Randy and his crew arrived promptly and worked extended hours to complete the project in less than four days. They protected all the furniture and floors with covers and completed a great job. We are very pleased with their work and they use a premium paint.
Description of Work: Randy and his crew removed wallpaper from the walls of two rooms. The walls were cleaned, primed, sanded, and painted with two coats. The kitchen ceiling was primed and painted. The living room, foyer, and dining room walls and ceiling were painted. This included wood trimming of six windows and seven 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
$3,900
KARL K.
03/2007
5.0
woodworking, house painters
 + 0 more
On the whole, I was satisfied with the completed work. At times, over the week it took to complete this project (weather related) I had up to six people working on this project. The carpenter, Marcos, did excellent work, but I had to make clear "exactly" what I wanted or he would take "short cuts." I suppose that can be expected these days but it was a little surprising. On his behalf, I must say that Marcus was able to come up with some great "work-arounds" when the appropriate sized milled lumber wasn't to be found in Charlotte and I would definitely hire him again if needed. The folks that applied the paint after Marcos finished replacing the rotted wood also did an excellent job. As a retired U.S. Army Non-Commissioned Officer, I have a fairly discerning eye when it comes to attention to detail. Any discrepancy (few in actual number) was immediately corrected when brought to their attention. I would happily hire them again if needed.
Description of Work: Albert's Crew replaced all the rotten wood trim and painted entire exterior of a two-story house.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$4,400
MELINDA M.
03/2007
5.0
house painters
 + -1 more
Absolutely wonderful job! They provided accurate quotes in a day. They returned phone calls and answered questions in a timely manner. They actually called to ask if they could start the job a day early. They showed up on time to start the job. They completed the job when they said they would. I expressed concerns about my landscaping, so they took careful measures to ensure that nothing was harmed. They also did a great job with the staining....no drips, no messes, no spatters anywhere! I'm thrilled with the outcome.
Description of Work: The deck and screened porch was cleaned, primed and stained.
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
$1,200
ADAM G.
03/2007
5.0
interior painters
 + -1 more
Brian showed up on time & went over the estimate on Tuesday. I called & accepted the proposal, & they painted that Saturday. Saturday at 9 am, Martin & his crew showed up on time & got right to work. They sanded down several imperfections in the walls & did a great job painting the living room. It was a dark color in an eggshell finish & it came out looking great!!! The crew worked nonstop until approximately 7 pm. I would recommend them to anyone. THANKS GUYS!!!
Description of Work: Primed & painted 2 colors (dark red & gray) in my two story living room.
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
$1,075
GLORIA M.
03/2007
5.0
house painters
 + -1 more
It went very well. They worked with me on my schedule. They were prompt, professional and courteous. Martin (the man in charge of the paint crew) kept me aware of what was done, left to do as well as a time frame. He pointed out a few other problems with the house that will need repairing as well.
Description of Work: White trim on house exterior was scraped, caulked, primed and painted. The porch ceiling as well as banisters also were done. All windows were dismantled so inside areas could be painted. Windows replaced and all debris removed.
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
$1,900
DONNA P.
03/2007
5.0
pressure washing, house painters
 + 0 more
In 2004, we had Albert strip, prime and paint our 3 story home a new color. He did a perfect job. With an Albert's Painting exterior contract, you get a 5-year guarantee that includes a yearly inspections and touch-up where needed. Albert and his crew came last week and spent part of two days washing and touching up where needed. As in past years, his crew is respectful and hard-working. We haven't needed much until this year, but Albert was very true to his guarantee and did what was needed to keep it looking good. We enjoy working with Albert and will use him again.
Description of Work: Albert and crew washed our home and checked, repaired and painted areas that needed touch up, per his 5-year guarantee.
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
TONY G.
03/2007
2.0
house painters
 + -1 more
Company's estimator arrived on time. The first words out of his mouth was that his company's price would be higher than other because they carried their own liability and workman's comp insurance. Now I fully realize that companies have expenses that are passed on to the customer, but to voice that up front as a reason for a higher job estimate, shows poor customer relation skills. The gentleman was correct, their estimate was approximately $1,000 higher than the company that we went with. This company would do well to have their estimators go through some customer service training in hopes of preventing this same scenario from happening again.
Description of Work: No work done see below.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
value
2.0
professionalism
2.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0
$4,500
Response from Albert's & AR Painting
IN RESPONSE TO THIS COMMENT MADE, AS SOON AS I ARRIVED TO THE GENTLEMAN'S HOUSE, WE TALKED ABOUT THE JOB FOR A MINUTE THEN HE TOLD ME HE WAS LEAVING. SINCE I KNEW HE WAS LEAVING, I THOUGHT IT WAS IMPORTANT TO BRIEFLY EXPLAIN WHAT SERVICES OUR COMPANY OFFERS, WHICH MIGHT CLARIFY WHY WE ARE SOMETIMES MORE EXPENSIVE THAN OTHER PAINT COMPANIES. OUR INSURANCE IS JUST ONE OF MANY REASONS. OUR COMPANY OFFERS MORE THAN YOUR TYPICAL PAINT COMPANY AND I LIKE TO BE VERY CLEAR ABOUT WHAT CUSTOMERS WILL RECEIVE FOR THEIR MONEY - WE'RE PROUD OF OUR SERVICES. THANK YOU, BRIAN JAMBORA, ALBERT'S PAINTING ESTIMATOR
JOHN M.
02/2007
1.0
pressure washing, house painters
 + 0 more
I used Albert's painting to paint my wood sided house a few years ago and the work and price were exemplary! So, I naturally wanted them to pressure wash and stain my privacy fence as well. In the few years since they painted my house, Albert has hired someone to do the quotes for any new work. They quoted me over $2,500 to pressure wash and stain my 327-ft wooden privacy fence. In comparison, they only charged me $3,500 a few years ago to wash, repair, and paint a two-story, all wood, 2900 sq ft house! Compare: (House) $3,500/2900 sq/ft = $1.20 per sq/ft (Fence) $2,500/350ft = $7.64 per ft. When I told them that I thought they were overpriced, the reply back was Let us know if you change your mind. In my opinion, Albert's Painting has gone from being the best bang for the buck, to being one of the most overpriced painter in the Charlotte/Lake Norman area.
Description of Work: Quote to pressure wash and stain (seal) a 327 ft. wooden privacy fence.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
value
1.0
professionalism
3.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
$2,500
Response from Albert's & AR Painting
HI MY NAME IS BRIAN JAMBORA AND I WORK FOR ALBERT AS HIS ESTIMATOR. I'VE BEEN IN THE PAINT BUSINESS FOR OVER 17 YEARS. PLEASE ALLOW ME TO EXPLAIN. A 327 FT WOODEN PRIVACY FENCE BOTH SIDES AT 6FT IN HEIGHT = 3924 SQ FT. ON A NEW FENCE A GAL ONLY GOES ABOUT 125 SQ FT. CABOT STAIN COST $30 PER GAL THATS $960 IN STAIN ALONE. THAT MEANS WE WERE GOING TO PRESSURE WASH AND STAIN THE FENCE FOR $0.64 PER SQ FT. UNFORTUNATELY THE ANGIE'S LIST MEMBER DIDN'T ASK QUESTIONS I COULD OF EXPLAINED WHAT I JUST WROTE. I ALWAYS TELL EVERYONE PLEASE CALL ANYTIME WITH ANY QUESTIONS.
william F.
02/2007
5.0
siding, deck cleaning, woodworking, house painters
 + 2 more
Our house looks like new and it practically is on the outside! There are many small details that I could list, but suffice it to say, I never worried that anything would be left undone and, in fact, I asked the men to do several additional things that were outside the scope of the original work. They never hesitated to take care of the requests and were always eager to please. Many of Albert's crew are "family" and they are the type of people I would be proud to have in my family. Their work ethic, skill and dedication to an exceptional result are to be admired. There should be a category of satisfaction several degrees above your current system to adequately express my feelings about the job done for us! And, I know that I am not alone in this feeling, as every reference with whom I spoke prior to hiring Albert, expressed similar sentiments about their experience.
Description of Work: In my business, the objective is always to provide such value that clients become advocates. I learned how that is done, in spades, from Albert. Even though $24k seemed like a lot, it was less than half of two other bids to: Completely remove & replace all siding with cement board; replace all rotten wood trim; replace some weathered decking, paint (prime + two coats), and in the end, provide much more work and materials than originally expected! Not only did Albert not ask for any additional payment, he went out of his way to insure that any needed repairs were attended to, as we had significant water damage to wood trim that was not evident at first. He even took it upon himself to add an ornamental top to two entrance columns, replace the entire front porch railing with treated wood (rather than just a few rotted pieces), and as a finishing touch, purchased two new lights for the deck because he thought they would look better than the old ones he had removed!
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
$24,000
CAROL R.
12/2006
5.0
contractors, pressure washing, house painters
 + 1 more
The representative from Albert's was very prompt and professional with the estimate. They were respectful and cleaned up after themselves each day which was nice. I felt for the amount of work they did, this was a fair price. They were accommodating when I requested that they ensure that they did not paint shut any windows, but if I had not asked, I am not sure they would have done that so be sure to specify exactly what you want painted and how you want it to function when they finish. Carpentry work was good quality. I think we got what we paid for. It was not cheap, but the work was good quality.
Description of Work: Pressure washing, scraping, sanding, carpentry and painting.
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Service Categories
Exterior Painting,
Interior Painting,
Pressure Washing,
Finished Carpentry and Woodworking,
Wallpaper Removal,
Deck Maintenance,
Drywall,
Unfinished Carpentry,
Screen repair,
Window Cleaning,
Siding,
Gutter Cleaning
FAQ
Albert's & AR Painting is currently rated 4.8 overall out of 5.
Monday: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Tuesday: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Wednesday: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Thursday: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Friday: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Saturday: 8:00 AM - 6:30 PM
Albert's & AR Painting accepts the following forms of payment: Check,Visa
Yes, Albert's & AR Painting offers free project estimates.
No, Albert's & AR Painting does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Albert's & AR Painting does not offer a senior discount.
Yes, Albert's & AR Painting offers emergency services.
Yes, Albert's & AR Painting offers warranties.
Albert's & AR Painting offers the following services: Interior & Exterior Painting. Drywall Repair. Deck Maintenance. Pressure Washing. Wallpaper Removal. Window & Gutter Cleaning. Masonite Siding Installation.