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ROSS TAIT

Interior Painting, Exterior Painting, Handyman Services,

About us

OWNER OPERATED. NO SUBS. COST IS DETERMINED BY THE JOB. NO TRAVEL CHARGES.

Business highlights

30 years of trusted experience

Services we offer

INTERIOR & EXTERIOR PAINTING & SMALL HOME REPAIRS.

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes


Accepted payment methods

American Express
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Visa

Reviews

4.9103 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
95%
4
4%
3
0%
2
1%
1
0%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.9
value
4.9
professionalism
4.9
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Showing 26-50 of 103 reviews

David B.
12/2011
5.0
interior painters
  + -1 more
Ross is great and affordable! We have a 4500 sq foot house that is very outdated. His quote beat the next quote by $2000 to do the scope of work we had done. In our large bonus room, he removed thick grasscloth wallpaper, patched the walls and scraped and painted the popcorn ceiling. Down our hallway, he also removed wallpaper and scraped the popcorn. He did our two-story foyer (we painted over the wallpaper in this area as it was non-textured and adhered well) and the kids' bath. The kids' bath was one we had re-done ourselves and the wallpaper removal had damaged the walls - he skimcoated the walls to even out our mistakes and re-painted. All of these areas had the ceilings scraped and painted as well. It took him 5 days (he had another helper) to do these large areas. When I realized our bonus room paint color was not what I had hoped, he came back the next week and re-painted it for $250 more (he initially thought it would take longer and had quoted us $400 to re-paint but was honest when he finished quicker than expected and adjusted the price down). Clean up was done really well, especially considering how messy all of this work is! Highly recommend and we will use him again!
Description of Work: Scraping popcorn ceilings, wallpaper removal, painting walls

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
$2,480

David W.
11/2011
5.0
drywall, interior painters
  + 0 more
He was knowledgeable. He was a nice guy and he did a great job. He communicated well and was very flexible. I liked his work all around. I would hire him again and would also recommend him.
Description of Work: I used Ross Tait to paint all the entire trim in the house and he painted one room. He also removed popcorn from the 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
$4,000

Heather P.
10/2011
5.0
drywall, interior painters
  + 0 more
Ross did a great job with the project and we were very happy with the result. They showed up on time everyday as expected and whenever they were running late he would call and let us know. Ross covered all the furniture / floors and managed to contain the dust, despite having to patch and sand the ceilings. When he was done he vacuumed both the bonus room and the stairs (that were carpet). All of the painting looks great and it was a very positive experience. We would definitely recommend Ross and will be using them for some future work.
Description of Work: Ross completed the drywall work on our ceilings that had the popcorn finish removed, painted all the woodwork including wainscoting, painted the walls and ceilings in our bonus room and back stairs . He determined that the original woodwork was painted with oil based paint and primed the woodwork with a oil based paint prior to two coats of latex. Ross used the actual paint that we had started with (Sherwin Williams and Benjamin Moore) - did not try to switch to a contractor grade 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
$1,000

Randy O.
07/2011
5.0
house painters, interior painters
  + 0 more
Work quality was good. He was very punctual, returned calls quickly, and came out within a few days of being asked to quote the work. He showed up when promised, and took care to drape all furniture and cabinets to during the interior work. I was pleased with the results.
Description of Work: Painted kitchen ceiling (two coats) following drywall repair due to plumbing leak. Touched up several other areas on the interior of the house. Mainly areas of molding shift/separation. On the exterior, Ross scraped/prepped/painted multiple window sills, as well as applying polyurethane to front and side door. He also caulked and touched up a number of siding joints that had separated in the last 5 years since the house was built.

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
$550

PAMELA A.
07/2011
5.0
interior painters
  + -1 more
Ross did a great job, was quick and professional. We will call him for all our painting needs in the future.
Description of Work: The job was to paint the foyer. We usually do the painting ourselves but some of the areas we could not reach.

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
$100

Luann V.
05/2011
5.0
drywall, interior painters
  + 0 more
Ross was very professional. He showed up when he was scheduled to and called if he was running a few minutes behind. He offered to come back after the work was complete to touch up any areas (which he did). Ross is a very energetic and conscientious worker. Areas were cleaned and straightened after each day. Furniture was carefully moved and protected from paint. Work was completed in a very reasonable amount of time. We also felt very comfortable with Ross and his staff in the house when we weren't around. We plan to have Ross return when we are ready to have the exterior of our house painted.
Description of Work: Work we had Ross do: Paint interior living room and ceiling, foyer, dining room, sun room and ceiling, bonus room and ceiling, stairway, upstairs hallway, and trim througout. Repaired or replaced trim (baseboard and door) due to puppy chew marks. Patched and repaired several significant cracks in drywall.

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

Janet L.
03/2011
5.0
interior painters
  + -1 more
It looks great! Ross is a true professional painter who works efficiently, neatly, and is a great problem solver. He is reliable and his charges are among the fairest we have encountered. Over the past three years we have hired Ross whenever we had painting projects, whether house interiors or to power wash and paint the deck. We have lived in many places and have hired many painters and I must add that Ross is simply the best!
Description of Work: We recently hired Ross (again) to paint our newly remodeled 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
$205

Joe R.
02/2011
5.0
interior painters
  + -1 more
Ross did a great job. I used multiple colors through the house. He was punctual, professional and thorough throughout the process. He was very easy to communicate with and he finished much quicker than I had anticipated. I am very satisfied with the result and I would definitely hire him again.
Description of Work: Interior painting including kitchen, family room with 25 ft ceilings, stairwell, master bedroom and bath. Prepared all walls, fixed cracks, etc.

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

James S.
01/2011
5.0
handyman service, interior painters
  + 0 more
I thought that he was excellent. I would tell others that he is does good work and he is dependable.
Description of Work: I used Ross Tait in 2009 and he did some interior painting or me.

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

MARK S.
10/2010
5.0
drywall, interior painters
  + 0 more
My wife and I stripped the wallpaper off the walls in a bedroom. In the process, the underlying drywall was damaged in a few places. Ross can in and prepared the walls and painted them. After he was done, the paint bubbled up in some of the areas that were damaged prior to painting. Ross can back right away, explained why it happened, and fixed it. He offered to do it free of charge even though it was on the damaged areas, but I insisted that he take payment for it. It has been a year now, and the walls still look great. No further problems. We will use him again.
Description of Work: Preparation of walls for painting. Primer and paint walls for one 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
$400

DEVON B.
10/2010
4.0
handyman service, roofing
  + 0 more
He was punctual and very professional. He is a nice guy.
Description of Work: He is a smaller independent guy and he came in for carpentry work.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
4.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Angela O.
09/2010
5.0
interior painters
  + -1 more
Outstanding experience. From Quote to Finish, extremely professional, cleaned up after each day, protected furniture and the work is excellent quality. Well worth the money to have such a great outcome..
Description of Work: Interior Painting with multiple colors and extensive trim. Walls, ceiling and molding included.

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
$1,000

Joan B.
09/2010
5.0
interior painters
  + -1 more
Ross has done painting for us before and, as always, he showed up on time, was professional and considerate throughout the project, and performed excellent skilled work. We were extremely pleased and will definitely use him again for future painting jobs.
Description of Work: We hired Ross to paint a townhouse living room, kitchen, hall, staircase, 2 bathrooms, bedroom and a ceiling in a second bedroom. He also removed borders and a decal in two of the 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
$2,390

Denise S.
08/2010
5.0
interior painters
  + -1 more
Ross returned my call and came out the next day for an estimate. He was considerably lower than the other 3 estimates I obtained. He was very precise about what he would do, what the finished project would look like, and gave a break down of costs by room. Painters arrived each morning EXACTLY on time. They were all extremely polite and hardworking.The areas were cleaned and the materials were stored at the end of the day, out of the way The painters moved all the furniture and covered it and the floors for each room. They even cleaned and vaccumed the carpet and baseboards before they replaced the furniture!!! The house looks great! I plan on having the exterior of the house painted next year, and Ross Tait and crew are my first choice.
Description of Work: Ross, accompanied by 2 employees painted the interior walls and ceilings of my downstairs. He patched or repaired any rough spots, water stains, and nail holes. The woodwork (crown molding, chair railing, window molding, stairs, banisters) and light fixtures were masked off and protected. Two coats were applied to walls and ceilings. Some repair work was done on an upstairs bedroom ceiling before 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
$1,600

Steve F.
08/2010
5.0
handyman service, house painters, interior painters
  + 1 more
He was very professional, came on time, and finished on time. We were very pleased, and they even came back to fix a slight problem.
Description of Work: He painted a kitchen ceiling for us, and also another ceiling that was plastered.

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
$400

Jenny B.
08/2010
5.0
interior painters
  + -1 more
Great experience, nice man and very professional.
Description of Work: Painted large bonus room.

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

Victor L.
07/2010
5.0
house painters
  + -1 more
Ross is always great. Does superior work, on the job himself, supervises his workers well, deals with any issues that come up in a timely and professional manner. We've used Ross before for interior job and based on that prior experience decided to hire him for the first full exterior painting our 4000 sq ft home has had in 17 years. Ross did not disappoint, and I will call him first for any future work.
Description of Work: Complete exterior painting (2 coats) with repair of rotted wood, recaulking, etc.

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
$8,430

Keith L.
07/2010
5.0
house painters, interior painters
  + 0 more
Ross had to schedule around hardwood floor installation and refinishing and carpet installation. He was very cooperative in scheduling around the other work being done. He and his crew were always on time and cleaned up after themselves. He was very cooperative in touching up areas damaged by the carpet and hardwood installers. He made sure his quality was up to our standards or he redid the work (a couple of exterior doors) at no charge. The extra painters he brought in all spoke english and were pleasant to work with. I would absolutely use him again and recommend him.
Description of Work: Ross painted walls and ceiling on the interior and all exterior doors and painted surfaces. He also repaired a water stain and crack in one of our 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
$8,000

Catherine B.
07/2010
5.0
interior painters
  + -1 more
Excellent. We have used Ross before and are always very happy with his work.
Description of Work: Ross painted our dining room using a multi-step painting technique. He also repainted the trim in the dining room and a lot of the trim work on the ground floor of our home.

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
$700

Suzanne G.
06/2010
4.0
interior painters
  + -1 more
He did not use drop cloths. He told me he would not get paint on my belongings, but I am still finding little drops here and there.
Description of Work: Ross painted the whole interior of our house.

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


Response from ROSS TAIT
I would like to start off by saying I take pride in the work that I do and I always use drop cloths and cover any furniture or cabinets in areas that work is being performed in. I would be more than happy to supply references to back this statement. Secondly, this job was completed November 2008, not 2009. I do remember having a conversation with this customer and showing her places on the hardwood floors and other areas that had paint on them from a previous painter before I began work.

Dave T.
06/2010
5.0
interior painters
  + -1 more
Ross was absolutely wonderful to work with! He was punctual and professional for both the quote and the work. Ross and his crew did an excellent job, and I would him again in a heartbeat. The cracks and seams were repaired beautifully, and the paint job looks perfect. Ross also went above and beyond the expected work. He gave me some painting tips, and he noticed and discussed issues outside the areas he was to paint. He taped and fixed some cracks that were outside the areas he was working in, he changed a lightbulb for me, and he fixed a window that had some water damage. If you need a painter, Ross is definitely the one to hire! I wish I could rate him an A+.
Description of Work: Painted sunroom/dining room walls and ceiling, stairwell walls and ceiling, master bedroom ceiling, master bath walls and ceiling. Repaired several major cracks and tape problems.

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
$1,265

Amy V.
05/2010
5.0
interior painters
  + -1 more
I can not say enough good things about Ross Tait! From the start he was responsive and called me back immediately. He promptly came and gave a very good estimate. The price was more than fair. He just completed the work today and it looks beautiful The foyer and hallway look perfect and so does the bathroom. Ross even helped me out when I accidently spilled a gallon of paint in front of my house. He is very professional and conscientious about his work. I will definitely use Mr. Tait again!
Description of Work: Ross Tait removed wallpaper and painted a two story hallway, foyer and stairwell. He painted over wallpaper in a 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
$700

Naomi K.
05/2010
5.0
interior painters
  + -1 more
From the moment I called Ross, he was very responsive and professional. Got back to me right away, was able to come out for an estimate right away, promptly emailed the estimate, always responded to my emails and questions, and then when it came time for the actual work, he was fantastic. He did an excellent job with all rooms -- I am so pleased with the work -- and he was a pleasure to work with. He was on time every day, cleaned up really well, and checked in with me with any questions he had. In the end, there was one spot that needed one more coat, and he came back the very next morning to patch it -- no extra charge. His rates are very reasonable (and he stuck to them), and his work is extremely professional. Again, he is a really great person to work with, and I will definitely contact him for all of my painting needs. I highly recommend him!
Description of Work: Ross painted my entire kitchen, including insides of many cabinets, patched and repainted the dining room, and patched and repainted parts of two bedrooms.

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
$860

JULIE L.
03/2010
5.0
interior painters
  + -1 more
As always, Ross did a great job! He always shows up on time and is very professional. Everything is cleaned and put back in place when he is done.
Description of Work: Ross painted our entryway, hall, family room and small 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
$500

Geof T.
03/2010
5.0
wallpaper removal, interior painters
  + 0 more
Ross and his helper arrived on Monday morning and finished on Wednesday late afternoon. The results of his work is nothing less than outstanding. We gave Ross key access to our home so he could come and go as needed and that worked out great. They completely cleaned up after themselves at the end of each day so we were not inconvenienced in any way. Ross was able strip and refinish our front door which had been previously wrecked by the previous home owner, we thought we would have to replace the door at significant cost, thanks to Ross that wasn't necessary. The front door now looks new and fantastic. Ross now has all my painting business going forward.
Description of Work: Stipped Wall Paper from Dinning Room. Prepared and Painted Complete Dining Roomw w/Cathedral Ceiling. Painted Ceilings in three other rooms, Prepared and Painted Crown and Trim in three other rooms. Prepared and Painted New Cabinet Crown in Kitchen and Prepared and Painted a new louvered door in kitchen. Stripped and refinished a Fiberglass Entry Door.

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

Contact information

8903 Shallcross Way, Raleigh, NC 27617


Service hours

Monday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Licensing


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,
Exterior Painting,
Handyman Services,
Drywall,
Wallpaper Removal,
Ceiling Fans,
Wallpaper,
Roofing,
General Remodeling,
Plumbing,
Flooring Sales and Installation,
Decks and Porches

FAQ

ROSS TAIT is currently rated 5 overall out of 5.

Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

ROSS TAIT accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
Yes, ROSS TAIT offers free project estimates.
Yes, ROSS TAIT offers eco-friendly accreditations.
No, ROSS TAIT does not offer a senior discount.
No, ROSS TAIT does not offer emergency services.
No, ROSS TAIT does not offer warranties.
ROSS TAIT offers the following services: INTERIOR & EXTERIOR PAINTING & SMALL HOME REPAIRS.

Contact information

8903 Shallcross Way, Raleigh, NC 27617


Service hours

Monday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM