Contact Via Direct Email
barry@barrybush.net
We do our best to provide top quality work while respecting your home. Once we start the job, we will continue working until your are satisfied with the results. I will stay in touch with your throughout the project to ensure that there are no problems. As you can see by the reviews here on Angie's List, not every job goes according to plan, so we are flexible and able to adapt to new situations quickly. We only use high quality paints and tools that will give your home the best look possible. I personally manage every job and make sure that my highly experienced employees are doing exactly what is expected. Owner-operated. No subs. Cost is determined by the job.
Barry gave a reasonable estimate and was able to itemized the work by each job. His estimate was very competitive based on other estimates I received and the quality of the work. We had a tight deadline as we wanted to finish the painting before putting the house on the market. Due to some fortunate circumstances, he was able to complete the job in a very short time frame. The total job took about 2 days. The results where great. Due to the amount of patching and sanding work there was residual dust on many of the surfaces. We would definitely use Barry again!
Description of Work: Painted ceilings on three floors and painted exterior siding by front door. Some patching work was required on some of the 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
$1,200
JOSHUA S.
05/2010
5.0
interior painters
+ -1 more
Barry gave a reasonable, ridiculously fast estimate (one hour after I called!), and was willing to adjust it as we thought of a few more odds and ends to add. His friendly crew came in *very* soon after we confirmed and selected colors. They did a lot of prep work and painted in 2.5 days. Everything looks *great* -- they did efficient, high-quality work! One small grumble: they could've been more careful with drop-clothing (if that's a word) during the prep work, which left a bit more cleanup than we had hoped. We would definitely use Barry again!
Description of Work: Painted ceilings of four rooms (one of which needed significant repair), walls of two of those rooms, and a few more odds and ends.
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
$1,700
Phoebe S.
05/2010
5.0
doors, interior painters
+ 0 more
Barry Bush & his crew did an excellent job from start to finish. They were very professional & performed all that was stated in the estimate. We would highly recommend them to anyone looking for a painting contractor/handyman. We especially appreciate them working around our staff members while our office was open for business. I know this was not easy. Barry & his crew were very courteous. I give the quality of work an A+. Barry and his crew showed up on time & completed the job in a few days. They were very neat and thoroughly vacuumed the office before they left at the end of the job.
Description of Work: Our business office was repainted. A new door was installed as well.
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
James S.
05/2010
5.0
ceramic tile, handyman service
+ 0 more
Overall, Barry was professional and competitively priced. The work completed was satisfactory. Barry was a bit backlogged so call early. Also, some work Barry won't do, so I was left doing some myself - like installing a vinyl floor.
Description of Work: Trimmed out storm door, built new crawl space door, replace tiles in bathroom.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$500
Gregory M.
05/2010
5.0
handyman service, interior painters, woodworking
+ 1 more
Barry was timely, true to his word, completed all repairs requested. We were extremely satisfied with his skill, craftsmanship, and integrity.
Description of Work: Completely rebuilt basement stairs. Primed and DryLok (painted) basement walls. Miscellaneous repairs in home.
Barry is a great guy. It was a pleasure having him work in the house. He did exactly what we expected and the work was excellent. Barry is totally reliable and trustworthy. We would use him again for similar work in the future without a moment's hesitation. I highly recommend him.
Description of Work: Barry's company did three things for us as part of our basement remodel. First they studded-out the basement after a new waterproof barrier had been installed on our foundation and a new concrete floor had been poured, then they installed drywall in the large main basement room, a hallway, and a bathroom. Finally, after carpet was installed, they installed new baseboard. They did exactly what we expected and the work was excellent. Barry and his crew anticipated and discussed potential problem and solved some tricky issues that arose because the basement is in an older house. Work went completely smoothly. Barry was flexible with our schedule and worked around other work. Please note: cost above does not include materials. Materials added roughly $550.
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
$1,700
James K.
04/2010
5.0
interior painters, wallpaper removal
+ 0 more
Barry submitted the best price and his crew was punctual and did a good job. Barry showed up on a Saturday to complete the job when it could not be finished the day before as planned. After the job was complete I accidentally overpaid him for labor and materials and he promptly called and sent a refund check.
Description of Work: Removed wallpaper and painted 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
$1,500
Danielle D.
04/2010
5.0
interior painters
+ -1 more
Quick to reply and get started. Friendly and professional. Great job!!!!
Description of Work: Painted bedrooms
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
$550
Jean G.
04/2010
4.0
plastering
+ -1 more
He was very easygoing and amenable, as well as punctual. However I had to finish the job, as he missed a lot of bad spots on the existing walls, and the area where the door had been looked lumpy as he had left it. He also didn't finish off a couple spots on the new wall. His estimate was significantly less than the others, and on a small job like this the biggest cost can be in traveling back and forth between coats, so I didn't give him a hard time about it, I just finished the job myself.
Description of Work: He spackled a renovated bathroom. Two walls were new and two were existing walls that were in very poor shape. A door had been relocated so there was a lot of spackling over where the old door was.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
3.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$400
Response from Barry Bush Home Improvements Llc
This was a very difficult job to finish properly, because it had poorly hung drywall where the edges did not meet. She knew about this challenge and how difficult it would be to complete. I also stripped some wallpaper and made an additional visit at no extra charge. When we discussed the the final product, we talked about the lumpy spot mentioned in the comments above. She did not mention any other negativity. We could have renegotiated my price and I would have been happy to return a 5th or 6th time. She said in her comments here that she did not want to give me a hard time, but she gave me this review anyway. She knew that I was "very easygoing and amenable," so she knew we could have talked and I could have made the work to her liking.
Andrew D.
03/2010
5.0
ceramic tile, remodeling, plastering
+ 1 more
From estimate to completion, Barry was punctual and professional. He and his assistant arrived at 9am and went right to work patching small drywall holes from the removal of an old backsplash. Once the new tile installation was started, Barry left and his assistant did a wonderful job cutting and installing the tile - she was very conscientious around the corners and difficult areas, making sure they came out clean. He returned and they left around 5. They were back the next morning, right on time, to finish the job. They cleaned up any mess left behind. Also, Barry did not ask for payment until finishing the job and ensuring we were satisfied with the work (we provided the tile so his upfront materials cost was limited). Overall, very happy with Barry and his crew's services and will call him again.
Description of Work: Patch some drywall in kitchen, install tile backsplash on approx 25 linear feet
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
$650
ALAN S.
02/2010
5.0
drywall, interior painters
+ 0 more
Everything was meticulously and quite well done. His initially estimate was extremely modest, and then he ended up charging less than the estimate He shows up as he promises (no matter how bad the weather) and leaves the work area spotless.
Description of Work: Painted and repaired water-damaged walls and 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
$500
David M.
02/2010
5.0
interior painters
+ -1 more
I called Barry for a quote and he quickly responded and set up a time to see the house. When I told him I had a deadline for the work to be done by he made sure to schedule it promptly. Him and his crew did a great job with the painting. They were very professional in their work and made sure to clean up at the end of every day. I would definitely hire and recommend Barry Bush for any home project.
Description of Work: Painted living room, kitchen, and two bedrooms.
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
SANDRA M.
02/2010
5.0
interior painters
+ -1 more
Timely, kept in contact with me so I knew what to expect daily and who would be in the house with him. When I did not like the color I chose for the paint was very helpful in my decsion to repaint which I will do in a few weeks. I have very old plaster... did a good job hiding blemishes without my having to replaster the wall.
Description of Work: Patchwork on plaster and painting.
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
$998
Lorie D.
01/2010
5.0
ceramic tile, handyman service
+ 0 more
Barry Bush communicated with us over email and we were pleased with the finished product. We would definitely use him again for home projects.
Description of Work: Regrouting and replacement of tiles in two bathrooms.
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
$200
Grant N.
12/2009
5.0
ceramic tile, handyman service, woodworking
+ 1 more
Barry is responsive, he does very good work, and his work is reasonably priced. I would recommend him to anyone with home repairs that need to get done. In fact, I plan to use him again in January.
Description of Work: Barry repaired the grout in one of my bathrooms, did some light electrical work, and repaired my 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
$400
Alex B.
12/2009
5.0
handyman service, plastering
+ 0 more
Barry was very professional from the quote stage through completion of the job. He filled holes and prepared the room for painting. The work was done in a timely fashion and at the quoted price. I highly recommend Barry.
Description of Work: Barry repaired plaster walls in my home.
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
$250
Michael R.
12/2009
1.0
house painters
+ -1 more
Never heard from them for an estimate. Even said I heard about them from Angies list.
Description of Work: Called multiple times for an estimate, never heard back from them.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
responsiveness
1.0
Response from Barry Bush Home Improvements Llc
The problem with having a good overall rating is that I am very busy. My phone rings constantly. Unfortunately, after the one message I received from this person, I simply forgot to call back to let him know that I don't do exterior painting. I apologize for not calling back.
Barry was a pleasure to deal with. He told us where to go nearby to select colors and finishes. He arrived on time and went to work promptly, filling and sanding the damaged places in the ceiling. He returned on time the next morning, and began work by carefully covering all exposed vulnerable areas with drop cloths. He then worked continuously until the painting was complete. At all times he was courteous and pleasant, presenting no problems working around our three dogs. He answered all questions about this work and other contemplated projects. When the painting was done, he cleaned up after himself, wiping up the ocassional inevitable drips. We are eminently satisfied with the work, and fully intend to employ Barry for a number of other projects in the near future.
Description of Work: Barry repaired several small damaged areas in the plaster ceiling in our living room and dining room; then painted the entire ground-floor ceiling (600 sq ft), as well as all the window frames in the living and dining rooms.
I actually interviewed 3 handymen, including Barry, because whomever it is, is going to be working in your home for a while and I also have pets and am concerned about them, too, so I took the time to find the right fit and without question the right fit was/is Barry. He is punctual, professional, very skilled, honest and fair in his pricing. He's also a really nice, calm guy and animal friendly ! I would not only recommend him, I plan to call him again the next time I need work done.
Description of Work: i recently moved to an older house and needed a lot of things done, from furniture assembly and re-assembly ( taken apart in order to move), a walk-in closet installed, painting, plastering, shelving hung on brick, removal of a large mirror that was affixed to the wall like it was welded on, removal of some sort of marble 'art' installation on another wall - the list seemed endless ! and since the house is about 100 years old, things came up during these tasks that couldn't've been foreseen ( as is most often the case with older homes).
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
Darryl H.
10/2009
5.0
drywall
+ -1 more
I eventually used a different company at around the same bid simply becuase I was an a very tight deadline and Barry was too busy to get someone out right away.
Description of Work: Barry came and put a bid in on my taping job for two bedrooms, a bathroom and a hallway in my house.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$750
Victoria S.
10/2009
5.0
drywall, interior painters
+ 0 more
Barry did a fantastic job on the ceiling, so much so I really want all my ceilings drywalled now. The painting was very good too. Barry also fixed the damage left when the electrician rewired the second floor and did not charge me more for that. Barry and his crew are very polite and professional. I felt completely at ease having them in my home when I wasn't there. I've already got estimates for other rooms as I would be happy to have him back. One hiccup, a drywall screw went through the new wiring. Fortunately, my electrician was able to run a new wire without touching the new ceiling. Barry offered to come back and fix the ceiling for free if the electrician had to open it up.
Description of Work: Barry drywalled my plaster ceiling and painted my front bedroom walls and woodwork.
Barry was responsive, responsible and easy to deal with. The project was small and he fit it in among his other work in a way that worked well for both of us. He also stayed with it over a very long wet summer session that kept getting in the way of sealing the roofdeck.
Description of Work: Interior repairs; basement waterproofing work; roof deck and porch power washing and maintenance
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
George P.
09/2009
5.0
handyman service, interior painters
+ 0 more
Barry was very responsive to our requests, estimate was right on target, very professional attitude and thorough painting job. The great value for his excellent service inspired us to actually start some more projects in the house with him. Needless to say, we are using him again very soon.
Description of Work: Interior painting, side walls and closet walls.
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
$475
MIGUEL G.
09/2009
5.0
decks
+ -1 more
The work was excellent, Barry is a real good guy and a pleasure to do business with. The work ended up being done a good bit after Barry had initially said he would do it (a month or two later), but we were not in any rush, so we hadn't been pressing him to get started, and had no problem with that. I definitely got the feeling that he would have come over quicker if we needed him to.
Description of Work: Barry pressure washed our deck one day, then came back once the deck was dry to stain it.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
3.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$979
Response from Barry Bush Home Improvements Llc
After a long string of straight A's, I guess this is what it feels like to get something lower. I was very busy over the summer and I was under the impression that there was no hurry to get their project completed. The extremely rainy June did not help either. All of my outdoor projects were put on hold for most of the month. I did the best I could to communicate my delay in getting to them. He was right to say that "If you need something done quickly make sure to mention it." Also, after pressure-washing their deck, I saw that the wood was in much worse shape than I could have anticipated. The wood soaked up much more of the stain/sealer than I expected. So, the materials price went up. I did not charge any more for my extra labor.
Mike Y.
08/2009
5.0
interior painters
+ -1 more
It was a great experience. We're first time homeowners and clueless about painting in general. Barry took his time to explain and made us feel very comfortable about the process. His price was very good and quality was superb. His team even painted an extra door without extra charge. I would definitely recommend Barry and his team. A++
Description of Work: Painted the entire condo including part of the ceiling and some doors.
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Service Categories
Interior Painting,
Plaster,
Wallpaper Removal,
Water & Smoke Damage
FAQ
Barry Bush Home Improvements Llc is currently rated 5 overall out of 5.
Sunday: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Monday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Barry Bush Home Improvements Llc accepts the following forms of payment: Check
Yes, Barry Bush Home Improvements Llc offers free project estimates.
Yes, Barry Bush Home Improvements Llc offers eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Barry Bush Home Improvements Llc does not offer a senior discount.
No, Barry Bush Home Improvements Llc does not offer emergency services.
Yes, Barry Bush Home Improvements Llc offers warranties.
Barry Bush Home Improvements Llc offers the following services: Interior painting, drywall, plaster repair, tile installation, basic carpentry-woodworking, deck maintenance, pressure washing, basic electrical.
General contractor, roofing, carpeting, flooring, plumbing, exterior painting above the first floor. Handyman.