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Tropical Painting & General Construction Company

Interior Painting, Drywall, Exterior Painting,

About us

Our Company understands the importance of proper maintenance and continual upkeep of a home. With quality workmanship and top of the line paint products including Green products, Tropical Painting works very hard to ensure that our customers get the best value for their dollar. We stand behind our work & guarantee your satisfaction.

Business highlights

17 years of trusted experience
Black Owned & Operated
Minority Owned & Operated
Se Habla Español
Family Owned & Operated

Services we offer

Exterior & interior painting, power washing, cabinet refacing, restoration, deck maintenance, drywall repair, textured ceilings & garage floor apoxy.

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes


Accepted payment methods

American Express
Check
Discover
MasterCard
Visa

Photos of past projects

Reviews

4.6280 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
79%
4
8%
3
4%
2
3%
1
6%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.7
value
4.7
professionalism
4.7
responsiveness
4.6
punctuality
4.7
Showing 26-50 of 280 reviews

Mandy L.
08/2017
5.0
interior painters
  + -1 more
It went great--- painter was professional, did a great job painting & cleaning.
Description of Work: Painted the loft in our 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
$300

Nancy N.
08/2017
5.0
drywall
  + -1 more
The work went very well. It did take me several weeks to get in touch with someone to make an appt and then it was about 3 weeks before they had their first available appt. It wa s worth the wait.
Description of Work: Drywall Repairs

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

Yes, I recommend this pro

Betsy G.
08/2017
5.0
interior painters
  + -1 more
Excellent work and lovely person to have do the work for us.
Description of Work: Painted a bedroom and window seat.

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

Barb W.
08/2017
5.0
ceramic tile
  + -1 more
Their estimate was prompt, detailed and we thought very fair, so since we had recently a good experience with them on wallpaper removal we decided to roll the dice. We scheduled the visit and Orlando arrived promptly on schedule, assessed the bathroom and began tearing out the old flooring. He was very thorough and had a lot of staples to remove, but finished it all and found our plywood subflooring to be in good shape and level. It took him several days to install the tile and part of a third to do the grout work. There were lots of cuts of tile due to our diagonal pattern but Orlando did a masterful job. My wife was absolutely thrilled with the results. We are asking for Orlando to come back in a month when we do the same in our guest bathroom upstairs. We're now having new floor molding installed and painting the room caramel color to match the tile. High quality work, extremely hard working employee and a great result!
Description of Work: We hired Tropical Painting to rip out our old linoleum from our Master bathroom and replace it with ceramic tile, installed on a diagonal pattern.

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
$1,085

Mary H.
08/2017
5.0
interior painters
  + -1 more
Great. Arrived on time. Was very careful. Worked hard.
Description of Work: Sand and paint stairs. Touch up drywall.

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
$249

Gayle S.
08/2017
1.0
ceramic tile, interior painters
  + 0 more
It didn't and it won't. Not what they profess to be. As I senior, I had hoped that the service would provide some sort of help with what to buy, where to buy it and how much to buy. No such luck. Totally disappointed. I will probably not use Angie's list again. The bargain price was not a bargain.
Description of Work: I purchased the services of Tropical painting to install a tile backsplash in my Kitchen. The only thing I received was a couple of emails from someone named Michael asking for details and a picture of the area. No contact, no explanations, no assistance, no response to my emails. I want my money back and they are not my idea of a company that should be on Angie's list.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
1.0
value
1.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0

$399

Karen F.
07/2017
5.0
drywall
  + -1 more
The gentleman arrived on time and was professional and courteous. He asked for specifics on what I wanted done (repairing several holes that were punched through the drywall) and then offered to do a little more patching of nail holes and dents in the walls in order to help prepare the room for painting at no extra cost. He completely cleaned up the work area and did an excellent job with the drywall work.
Description of Work: I had several holes punched into the drywall in one room. The contractor patched all the holes and offered to patch a few additional minor holes from nails and such to prepare the room for painting.

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
$99

Janice C.
07/2017
5.0
ceramic tile
  + -1 more
Sergio did a great job on my backsplash. He covered the floors and countertops ahead of time to protect them during the job. When tiles needed to be cut to fit into smaller spaces, he measured and cut them carefully and accurately. I do wish I had know ahead of time that this job would take two full days, but we made it work.
Description of Work: They installed a tile backsplash in my 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
$399

Colleen O.
07/2017
5.0
interior painters
  + -1 more
I thought the painting performed was excellent. The painter was punctual, courteous and did a great job. Flawless work. Everything looks great. I would definitely use Tropical Painting again.
Description of Work: Interior Painting

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
$300

Allison L.
07/2017
5.0
interior painters
  + -1 more
They were very professional the manager even came by to make sure they were off to good start the work was done very well all looks great and in a timely manner
Description of Work: They painted my downstairs upstairs hallway and stairwell and even patched up some areas that I had messed up did a very good job

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
$400

Betsy G.
07/2017
5.0
interior painters
  + -1 more
Rafael did an amazing job-punctual, kind and sensitive to the our dogs who were consistently blocking the door! He was neat, offered to pick up primer for us (which we didn't realize we needed) and offered advise about a paint color for a future job.
Description of Work: Bedroom and trim were 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

tovah W.
07/2017
5.0
interior painters, cabinet refacing
  + 0 more
Very well, better than expected, actually. First of all, the estimate we got (from contractor Mike Almestica) was very detailed and covered everything, so we were confident that pricing was accurate--and it was, with no surprises or changes. One "B" grade we gave was about the fact that they were a tad pricier than other contractors (but the most detailed and professional, so ultimately likely worth it). The other "B" grade was about the fact that in order to communicate, we first had to text Mike, and alert him to emails with longer messages; and sometimes it took a day to hear back. However, that may be more because I am deaf and don't easily use voice phone. Otherwise he (and the crew) were very responsive to our questions or concerns. . At first we were alarmed, when we found out that Mike was out of town on another job during our project, and we were also told there would be a delay of one day. But his wife Sylvia filled in for him, coming over to talk with us and help us prepare for the project. Then the crew did show up on time the next day, and worked hard to finish one part of the job successfully before the holiday break. The crew (Porfirio, Sergio, Rafael) then returned on time, as scheduled, right after holiday (July 4), and worked steadily to complete all the work on schedule. The kitchen cabinet doors were taken off-site and we were warned it could be 1-2 weeks before they came back; but after we expressed concern about our impending out of town trip, they were done much sooner! Overall, they were hardworking, steady, pleasantly professional, and did an excellent job putting back all the furniture (including disassembling our office suite and bedroom suites), and cleaning up after themselves each day and at the finish. They were respectful of our property, our cat, and you never knew they were there when all was said and done.. This is a quality company and quality job. Thank you.
Description of Work: We had our entire house (except bathrooms--a different job by different company) painted inside; as well, we had kitchen cabinets and one bath vanity refinished.

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
$6,000

Barbara O.
07/2017
5.0
interior painters
  + -1 more
Perfectly - attention to detail phenominal.
Description of Work: Painting bathroom.

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

Marc K.
07/2017
5.0
decks, gutter repair, screen repair, siding, deck cleaning, pressure washing, woodworking, house painters, interior painters
  + 7 more
This is a first class team of hard working men who truly take pride in the quality of their work. They are very organized and impeccable in their daily clean up routine. They understand customer satisfaction and quickly gained my trust and confidence. I would recommend them without reservation. By the way, my wife would say I am very difficult to please. If they get my full vote of confidence, you know they are outstanding in all respects. Marc & Linda
Description of Work: Painting of house- exterior plus screened in porch and deck as well as some carpentry work including replacement of thresholds, soffets, fascia board and siding that was rotted. Additionally, screen repairs were completed.

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

Slayton E.
07/2017
5.0
drywall, interior painters
  + 0 more
The contractor arrived on schedule and did a very good job. There was miscommunication about what needed to be done (he thought he was going to remove wallpaper) but it wasn't a problem. He brought new materials and knocked it out in a reasonable amount of time. I certainly appreciate their help!
Description of Work: Purchased a coupon for drywall repair after some recent plumbing 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
$100

James W.
07/2017
5.0
drywall, plumbing
  + 0 more
Michael came out for a site visit, very polite and professional. Went over the job detail and explain his work and service and confirmed with me the job will be done as requested. Plumber knew exactly what to do on the day of the work performed. Job was completed in 1 business day. Plumber went through each completed job with me to confirm everything was completed and work was satisfactory. Clean and no mess. Would hire again
Description of Work: Plumbing - Remove standing sink from existing wall and cap off into wall Drywall install - Repair drywall from standing sink Cabinets & Vanities - Remove cabinet and sink combo from existing wall, capping plumbing into existing wall Plumbing - Install water line for ice maker, hot and cold lines for coffee machine. Rate was reasonable.

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

Barb W.
06/2017
5.0
wallpaper removal
  + -1 more
Rafael completed border removal in our half bath and our bedroom in that time frame and did a fantastic job. He showed up on time, was courteous and left no mess whatsoever.
Description of Work: Paid $99 for 3 hours of wallpaper removal.

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
$99

KEVIN P.
06/2017
5.0
drywall
  + -1 more
Michael was very responsive. We had to reschedule once because of a work related issue, he informed me well before our scheduled appointment and offered another appointment date. Day before the appointment Michael again was in contact with me and let me know his guy was on the way. When his guy arrived he went immediately to work and done an excellent job. The repair was under a sink about 6-7 inches wide where the S trap lead outside. Took roughly 2 1/2 hrs. but again the repair was flawless and I would rehire Michael and his guy again.
Description of Work: Drywall repair

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

Ed E.
06/2017
5.0
drywall, interior painters
  + 0 more
well, on time, final work looks great ready for painting.
Description of Work: some drywall repair, mudding and sanding

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
$99

Harold W.
06/2017
5.0
drywall
  + -1 more
The gentleman sent by the contractor fixed all of the problems. I have no complaints.
Description of Work: Several walls were damaged and some sections severely due to moving some furniture.

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
$99

Caswell P.
06/2017
2.0
interior painters
  + -1 more
Didn't show up or call. Emailed later to say they had employee illness but didn't call the day they were to paint. They rescheduled a date without checking to see if that date worked for the customer. Would NOT recommend them at all!
Description of Work: Painting one simple room with large roller took 8 hrs! A true conscientious professional could have done more in that time!

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
3.0
value
3.0
professionalism
3.0
responsiveness
2.0
punctuality
5.0

$250

Response from Tropical Painting & General Construction Company
We apologize for the inconvenience, we had someone call out due to an illness, which was out of our hands. We could only reach you by email, since no contact number given, as we ask all customer for best contact number for reasons such as this. My apologies as we strive to do everything possible to complete all jobs on timely manner.

Richard Z.
06/2017
1.0
interior painters
  + -1 more
I spent a lot of time moving all my furniture into the middle of the rooms to prepare for the painter. They never showed up. I called only to find they never placed my job on their calendar, even though they sent me an email with the date and time a month earlier.
Description of Work: 8 hours of interior painting

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


Response from Tropical Painting & General Construction Company
We apologize, it wasn't on the schedule we take pride on making sure we stay on target with all our customers. We offered to get it done the next day, which was the earliest I could rearrange guys to get there. My apologies once again.

Gloria S.
06/2017
5.0
drywall, wallpaper removal, interior painters
  + 1 more
1st worker came in a removed wallpaper, took him 3 hours for a space 7X5 bathroom. 2nd worker came in next day to skim,mud, sand and chalk the walls. his name was Rachael and he was very pleasant cleaned up mess everyday before he left, I just thought it took longer than I was expecting. It took him a total of 12 hours and 3 hour for 1st worker. All work was done and in a pleasant manner. I will rehire for the next job. Thanks Tropical Paint and general contractors.
Description of Work: had a guest bathroom redone, removing wallpaper, skimming drywall, painted

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
$520

Michael L.
05/2017
3.0
drywall, siding, pressure washing, house painters, interior painters
  + 3 more
Owner and crew timely and very friendly. I probably should have ensured the quote covered everything completely as many of the verbal agreements were forgotten once the job started. Fortunately, the owner did not make a huge issue of this - I'm guessing in part because I had the extra materials required to do the work but that said, no heated arguments - everything handled properly and professionally. Quotes stated Tropical was to provide all materials except interior wall paints. Noticed they were using wood instead of PVC trim as stated in the quote. Part of this was probably OK as the exact trim was no longer available; however, they still could have use PVC for the main piece. I had some left over from a prior job and gave it to them to use. I also offered material for the window trip and window stools. I expected some credit but was not offered any and by the end of the job, I was ready for them to leave. The quality of most of the work was decent; however, 3 things stood out: (1) the interior repair was bad - from the drywall repair to the painting - I'll likely end up re-doing it, (2) the new siding had several large gaps - some large enough to fit your little finger in, and (3) inadequate attention to details - while they were eager to fix anything that I pointed out - I shouldn't have had to point it out to them. The pressure washing was just OK - I've had others get things much cleaner. If they work on their quality control, they can become a decent company to work with but for me, I won't use them again.
Description of Work: Outside: Replace siding on 1 exterior wall, replaced 3 window stools, painted all window sills, repaired rotten molding in 2 areas, pressure washed the house and deck. Inside: repaired water damage to ceiling and walls in small bathroom

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
2.0
value
4.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0

$3,600

Tracy K.
05/2017
4.0
ceramic tile, interior painters
  + 0 more
Came when they said they would. Did a great job. And pricing was very reasonable
Description of Work: Backsplash in kirchen

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$300

Response from Tropical Painting & General Construction Company
Thank you!

Contact information

5410 Hadrian Dr., Durham, NC 27713

http://Tropicalpaintinggc.com

Service hours

Sunday:
Closed
Monday:
8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Tuesday:
8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Wednesday:
8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Thursday:
8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Friday:
8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Saturday:
Closed

Licensing

Bonded

Insured

Licensed*

Eco-friendly Accreditations

LEED Accredited Professional
No
Energy Star Partner
No
EPA Lead-Safe Certified
No
Use Green Products or Work Practices
Yes
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Service Categories

Interior Painting,
Drywall,
Exterior Painting,
Wallpaper Removal,
Ceramic Tile,
Cabinet Refacing and Refinishing,
Finished Carpentry and Woodworking,
Epoxy Flooring,
Kitchen and Bath Remodeling,
Pressure Washing,
Lighting,
Deck Maintenance

FAQ

Tropical Painting & General Construction Company is currently rated 4.6 overall out of 5.

Sunday: Closed

Monday: 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM

Tuesday: 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM

Wednesday: 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM

Thursday: 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM

Friday: 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM

Saturday: Closed

Tropical Painting & General Construction Company accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
Yes, Tropical Painting & General Construction Company offers free project estimates.
Yes, Tropical Painting & General Construction Company offers eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Tropical Painting & General Construction Company does not offer a senior discount.
No, Tropical Painting & General Construction Company does not offer emergency services.
No, Tropical Painting & General Construction Company does not offer warranties.
Tropical Painting & General Construction Company offers the following services: Exterior & interior painting, power washing, cabinet refacing, restoration, deck maintenance, drywall repair, textured ceilings & garage floor apoxy.

Contact information

5410 Hadrian Dr., Durham, NC 27713

http://Tropicalpaintinggc.com

Service hours

Sunday:
Closed
Monday:
8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Tuesday:
8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Wednesday:
8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Thursday:
8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Friday:
8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Saturday:
Closed