This pro has maintained an average of 4.5+ stars throughout their time with Angi.
About us
Consistent Super Service Award Winner! Previous Winning Years: 2010-2023. My name is Jonathan Frank and I own & operate the Local University Painters location in South-Eastern Pennsylvania. My goal is to provide the best possible service for my community--and I'm personally committed to delivering quality projects, great service, and affordable pricing. Call (800) 390-4848 to schedule a FREE Estimate!
Description of Work: Painting walls doors & ceilings
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
Kaile S.
03/2021
5.0
interior painters
+ -1 more
I would say it went very well.
Description of Work: Painting and drywall 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
jack E.
11/2019
5.0
deck cleaning, pressure washing, house painters
+ 1 more
Fine and efficient.
Description of Work: Exterior painting and repairs
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
Nate S.
11/2018
5.0
interior painters
+ -1 more
Very good. Very pleased
Description of Work: Foyer painted
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
$600
Response from University Painters
Thank you for your business! I was a pleasure working with you.
Amy W.
01/2018
5.0
house painters, interior painters
+ 0 more
They did a good, quick job.
Description of Work: Painting of bedroom and exterior doors
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Response from University Painters
Thank you for your business and let us know if there's anything we can do for you in the future!
Curt E.
11/2017
5.0
interior painters
+ -1 more
The paint job went as we expected
Description of Work: This is our second time to use University Painters, the service provided for this job was 2 rooms walls and 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
$995
Response from University Painters
Thanks again for your business!
Roy W.
09/2017
5.0
interior painters
+ -1 more
Fine, and fast
Description of Work: Paint first floor rooms
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
Response from University Painters
Thanks again for your business!
janice W.
06/2017
4.0
interior painters
+ -1 more
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Description of Work: .
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
$2,000
Response from University Painters
Thanks again for your business!
Richard F.
05/2017
3.0
interior painters
+ -1 more
Only did one room
Description of Work: Paint two interior rooms.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
3.0
value
4.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0
Response from University Painters
This is not one of our customers. I requested my account exec. look into it since it appears to have been added to my company profile in error.
jack E.
05/2012
5.0
interior painters
+ -1 more
They are very efficient and neat. They didn't leave anything laying around and they had it done in a couple days.
Description of Work: They came in and painted our entire downstairs and the hallway upstairs.
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
Jack G.
03/2012
5.0
drywall, interior painters
+ 0 more
They did a great job and paid a great deal of attention to details in woodwork and in cleaning up. I am using them again for a large exterior job.
Description of Work: Re drywalled and painted with two coats a 15x30 room including ceiling
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
$1,500
Shirley S.
02/2012
5.0
interior painters
+ -1 more
This is our second report since having the whole interior of our house painted on July 13, 2011. We now have finished by having the family room painted. Our call to schedule the work was answered promptly. We were treated as a valued customer and the work was started approximately within a week. We appreciated the fine work Dave the painter had done for us with the rest of the house last July. Again he has taken great pride in his work and made sure everthing was done properly and at a high standard. He took extra care in making sure all the necessary prep work was completed. The work was completed to our satisfaction. The house looks beautiful! We would again recommend University Painters to anyone. Their work is excellent and the price is fair for the great quality of their work.
Description of Work: Painting of our family room which has a vaulted ceiling and a full wall of built-in book shelves. There was some repair work done to the drywall and a crack at one corner of the 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
$1,241
Sandra L.
12/2011
3.0
house painters
+ -1 more
Estimate was given promptly by Jonathan Frank. Everything looked good on paper. Painters arrived as expected. The job was to last 2 days but they surprisingly finished in one day. I was told by the crew foreman that we would have to reglaze some of the windows. I was to be charged per window. In actuality all of the windows were reglazed at an additional cost of $437. We were not expecting this additional cost. The foreman came to the door at the end of the first day and requested a check. I asked him for an invoice. He said they don't give invoices. He had the final amount scribbled on a piece of paper. I told him I'd give him a check after my husband and I had a chance to walk around the house and check the work. He said he wanted me to walk around immediately because he needed to get the check in the mail or they wouldn't get paid. Fortunately, I still refused because when we actually did walk around the next morning, we were not pleased. The windows were painted shut and the glazing was sloppy. Jonathan was responsive to our complaint and sent the foreman back out to repair the paint job. He also agreed to email me a receipt..
Description of Work: Painted exterior window frames and glazed windows.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
4.0
professionalism
3.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
$3,127
Response from University Painters
I appreciate this customer's feedback. I believe there are a few important points here that should be clarified: As far as the duration of the job and the customer stating it took one day, my recollection along with my records show that it did in fact take longer than one day. (I try to provide ballpark time-frames if desired, but I never give definitive nor concrete time-frames for jobs--since there are too many variables to consider, such as crew size, weather, etc.) The information regarding re-glazing windows is unfortunately incorrect. As I clearly and thoroughly explained to the customer both verbally and in writing on the contract prior to the start of the job, there was the possibility for the need for an additional cost of $434; not for re-glazing as the customer mentions, but instead, for the possibility of a 2nd coat. I explained this ahead of time so there would be no surprises. I could not have made this more clear. As an initial effort to possibly save the customer money, I stated that we could try one coat of paint; if it covered appropriately, then great--the customer saves some money. If not, then we'd have to apply a 2nd coat on some, or perhaps even all of the windows. As my crew began applying the paint, it became clear rather quickly that a 2nd coat of paint would in fact be needed on all of the windows. Regarding an invoice, we generally use the customer's copy of the contract as their receipt. I also provide each of my foremen with a nicely typed form regarding all the information they'll need to know about the customer's job, including the final amount to collect. The only reason my foreman had a separate piece of paper with the final amount "scribbled" on it, was because the 2nd coat was a separate add-on and not part of his original paperwork. I had to call him with this additional amount and he had to then physically write down this new dollar amount. Not a big deal. My foreman also stated emphatically that it was never his intention to simply collect the final check without doing some form of a walk-around with the customer. Although, we try to catch all touch-ups and things prior to the walk-around, the customer requested we take care of a couple additional things, like wiping off some smudges that were on some of the windows (which were not visible at the time when they were painted, according to my foreman). We had to unstick some windows the next day because they could not be left open over night, due to the cold weather--consequently, some stuck. We were happy to unstick them. There were a couple areas of the glazing that were addressed, but it certainly was not "sloppy." Things as a whole looked good. We've managed to delight literally hundreds of customers over the past couple years alone. We do great work and we're good with customers; and we keep growing by leaps and bounds as a result.
Jeff M.
09/2011
5.0
house painters, pressure washing
+ 0 more
in all cases. the work was done on time, at the price agreed and the result was excellent. I plan to use them again for interior work
Description of Work: University Painters repaired and repainted the trim around the garage door, restained the deck and power washed. .
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
Dorothy C.
08/2011
5.0
interior painters
+ -1 more
Our overall experience with them was okay, but my wife is displeased with the result because they recommended a flat paint. She went along with that reluctantly and is now very displeased with the flat. She would have preferred a semi gloss. They did a good job.
Description of Work: We used University Painters in April. They did some interior painting in our hall upstairs and in the kitchen area.
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
$600
Response from University Painters
We enjoyed working for this customer to further beautify their home, and we appreciated their business greatly! We generally recommend a lower sheen when painting plaster walls, which helps to better hide any natural imperfections which can be found in historic plaster (we ultimately do allow the customer to select the color/sheen, however). A lower sheen also creates the nicest contrast between the walls and the semi-gloss trim, in my opinion. I wasn't aware that the customer was anything less than completely delighted with the look of the flat sheen; however, I'm not satisfied unless you guys are completely "head over heals" with the sheen. I'd be happy to have one of my crews repaint the walls in a higher sheen at no charge to you. Give me a call and we'll schedule at 717-405-0363, or I'll call you in a few days if I don't hear from you. Thanks!
Shirley S.
07/2011
5.0
interior painters
+ -1 more
University Painters were very prompt in giving us an estimate and a projected date for said painting job. Mr. Jonathan Frank answered all our questions and concerns involving the job. We then met with his foreman Dave who was very helpful. Being a homemaker, I was present during the painting. I never felt the need to watch over the painters because they took great pride in their work as it showed in the results. Quality paint was used and all surfaces were properly prepared before painting. They were on time and eager to work each day. They tidied up their work area at the end of each day. Dave made sure we were satisfied with the work that was completed each day. Dave and the young man who was his assistant were friendly,respectful,professional and hard working. We would gladly recommend University Painters to anyone needing any type of painting job. We are very pleased with the results.The price was fair for such quality work. Our house looks beautiful! We thank them for doing such a great job. We look forward to hiring them again to paint our family room.
Description of Work: The entire interior of our home was painted except for the family room which we decided to have painted at a later date. We also had the kitchen cabinets painted. All painting included walls, ceilings, doors, all trim, windows, and stair rungs.
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
$6,200
Valerie C.
05/2011
5.0
house painters
+ -1 more
Tom from University Painting was prompt attentive to detail neat professional and courteous. He got right to work after checking the work detail sheet with me.
Description of Work: Exterior Painting.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$500
Candy C.
04/2011
5.0
wallpaper removal
+ -1 more
excellent!!!!!!!!! great job!!!!!!!!!!!
Description of Work: the co. was very professional but yet very friendly. showed up on time and finished in a timely manner. would have them back many more times. they squeezed me into their busy schdule before easter. the first co. we had destroyed my walls so it was big repairs n lots of work. now my hallway and foyer are beautiful in just a couple of days thanks again university painters and a special thanx to ( jamie n chris ) and johithan frank who called same day service to see how job turned out!!!!!!!!!!!! thanx mrs. casagrande
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
$800
Colleen S.
11/2010
5.0
house painters, interior painters
+ 0 more
I could not ask for better, at any step in the process.
Description of Work: small painting job in the 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
Larry W.
10/2010
5.0
interior painters
+ -1 more
Univeersity Painters gave us a "same day" quote originally and committed to starting the week of 10/18. A couple days before 10/18 they called and asked if they started somewhat later, would that be a problem and I told them it was fine. Then on 10/18 they showed up and began working! Everything went well. We had prepped as well as we could, but you could tell he was professional and was fussy about getting everything right. He covered all surfaces before starting and asked any questions before starting and then he worked all day without break! As each day progressed I could see that we would be happy with his work. He fixed things I did not think important and spent time on troublesome spots that I would not have. All in all, we are extremely happy with the results. We feel that we got honest value for what we paid. After the job was done, the painter told us that if we found any problems we were to call him and he would be right over to fix them. so fa we have not found any problems! I would gladly recommend these guys to anyone interested in a quality job. They are not the least expensive, but they are professional and pay attention to the customer.
Description of Work: We had three areas painted: the master bedroom with vaulted ceilings, the staircase and attached hallways, and the family room with vaulted ceilings. All the trim and doors in these areas were painted. It took three full days to get the job done.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,100
Nancy J.
09/2010
5.0
interior painters
+ -1 more
Quick response to my contact through Angie's list was much appreciated. The painter arrived promptly at the scheduled time and completed all the painting in one day, returning early the next morning to put another coat on the floor. Very professional. Will definitely use University Painters for any painting jobs in the future.
Description of Work: Painted laundry room walls (concrete block) and floor (concrete).
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
$795
Gary W. D.
08/2010
5.0
house painters, interior painters
+ 0 more
Our home was a large undertaking for any contractor. University used premium paint and equipment in their applications. Paint splatter was minimal and good housekeeping was used daily. We were pleased with the outcome, painters were professional, courtious and pleasant we were able to leave our home with no fears. We would recommend this contractor due to their fairness in pricing, commitment to getting the job done and the outcome of the project.
Description of Work: Complete painting of all exterior painted surfaces, Painting of all interior trim, ceilings, walls.
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Service Categories
Interior Painting,
Exterior Painting,
Pressure Washing,
Drywall,
Wallpaper Removal,
Deck Maintenance,
Epoxy Flooring
FAQ
University Painters is currently rated 4.8 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
University Painters accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
Yes, University Painters offers free project estimates.
Yes, University Painters offers eco-friendly accreditations.
Yes, University Painters offers a 10% senior discount.
No, University Painters does not offer emergency services.
Yes, University Painters offers warranties.
University Painters offers the following services: Interior & Exterior Painting • Power-Washing • Wallpaper Removal • Drywall & Plaster Repair • Deck Staining