Blue Door Painters, Inc is a mid-sized construction firm based in Northern Virginia. In addition to serving the Northern Virginia area, we also operate in Washington DC and Southern Maryland.
Our personnel and staff have years of experience in their fields. We employ project managers that will guide you through your improvement project. They are knowledgeable and friendly and we will always be there to answer any concerns or questions that may arise during a project. Our on-site foremen have years of experience in painting, construction, and running a work-site effectively. We also employ qualified and reliable painters and workmen who are professional and highly skilled. Together they will provide an unparalleled understanding, in depth product knowledge, expertise, and thoughtful customer service to give you the best experience with your improvement project.
Additional email - requestestimate@bluedoorpainters.com. Ask about Angie's list discount.
Blue Door Painters sent two technicians to do a power wash to remove accumulated dirt on day one over a 160' exterior mural painted on concrete. The techs were several hours late since they had to stop at a store on the way. The water hose was too short for the entire wall, so I borrowed a hose from a nearby hotel. The second day, they laid dropcloths, sanded the bad areas of red paint and repainted those areas with the paint provided. It was windy and the techs had all the gear including ladders to reach up to 13'. Painting went well and they were finished in a day. They were knowledgeable about the conditions that caused the paint to deteriorate and very professional in their painting.
Description of Work: Repainted the red on an exterior mural in certain areas which had frosted over and developed a foggy appearance in the red color.
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
$2,800
Robert Lucas F.
02/2011
1.0
house painters
+ -1 more
When we attempted to recover our damages from Blue Door, they disclaimed any responsibility and absolutely refused to compensate us for any losses. We showed them pictures of the damage, contractors' bills, and proof of payment for the repairs. We even showed them pieces of the metal roof which we had asked the roofer to retain. Those pieces, of course, were by then quite rusty. BD's representative said they did not cause the holes in the roof and implied that we were just trying to get them to finance a new roof which they claimed we should have replaced long ago. But we never had any problem with the roof and did not see a need to replace it until Blue Door's power-washing punched holes in it. We had been told that a metal roof will last indefinitely if it is properly maintained, and ours was meticulously maintained by repainting every 3-4 years as we were advised to do. When a new addition was built on our house two years ago, the roofer for that project commented to our project manager how well our metal roof on the old part of the house had been maintained.
Description of Work: We found Blue Door through Angie's List and hired them to paint our metal roof. They "prepared" the roof for painting by power-washing it. This caused multiple holes in the roof. Every time it rained that summer (and there were frequent and violent rainstorms) the roof leaked a little more, causing extensive damage over time to one room on the second floor. A damp patch appeared on one wall in July and gradually spread until at last the ceiling was dripping. At first we could not think what caused it as the roof had just been painted and had never/never leaked before in the 35 years we have lived here. The roof was painted numerous times (8-10 times during our residence). No other painter had ever suggested power-washing. The roofer who came to inspect the roof told us that power washing is "absolutely the worst thing you can do to a metal roof," and he said it could not be reliably repaired. We had to replace the entire roof (cost $8,000) and strip two walls and the ceiling of the damaged room, replace the wallboard and repaint (cost $3,000) Our total damages amounted to $11,000.. (And, of course we had paid BD $2500 to paint the roof which caused its destruction.)
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
1.0
value
2.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
4.0
$2,500
Response from Blue Door Painters
We did enter into a contract with the Members to clean and paint their roof, a contract which they signed, we honored and they paid for. At the time of contract, we were not made aware that the roof was in excess of 35 years old (records have it that it could be as old as 70 years old). Seven months after completion of the contract, one of our representatives was shown a few pieces of roof by the Members that showed several layers of rust that had accumulated over time. They brought up opinions from unlicensed and uninsured contractors in their posting, all of which are not only unfounded, but also untrue. They then attempted to try to claim that we were responsible to pay 100% for a brand new roof, one that should have been replaced years ago anyways. There was no indication that the power washing had done any of the damage, nor did any of our staffers observe any damage between the power washing and the painting. We stand by the work performed.
AMY F.
01/2011
4.0
woodworking
+ -1 more
Blue Door was very responsive to inquiries and very quick to give an estimate. Their price was extremely reasonable and the final product was very good. The crew working on the house was very courteous and pleasant and let us know what they were doing and why. The only issue was in getting the job scheduled in the first place. There was some confusion on our part about when the job would be scheduled and done. Once the job was scheduled, everything went well.
Description of Work: Painted all wood trim on exterior of house and stripped wallpaper and repainted bathroom.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
5.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,200
Sarah S.
01/2011
5.0
deck cleaning, house painters
+ 0 more
They gave an estimate quickly and did a very good job, and were even understanding when we had to go through some issues with our homeowners association on the proper color of the stain. All in all very professional. The only confusion wasat some point they also brought in people I think were subcontractors -- they used a different business card -- which was confusing but the subcontractors also were quite good. I would use them again.
Description of Work: We had to strip and restain two separate large decks, one at ground level and one at a second-story level, and repaint the front wrought-iron fence and garage.
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
$1,600
Linda L.
01/2011
4.0
interior painters
+ -1 more
The job went okay. They didn't use drop cloths so I had speckles of paint on my carpet and hardwood floors. Some things were not cleaned up properly, there was paint on my shower walls tiles that they didn't clean up. Overall, it was okay. Attention to detail was lacking.
Description of Work: Blue Door Painters did interior painting for me.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
4.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0
$4,000
Simone C.
01/2011
5.0
interior painters
+ -1 more
Blue Door Painters painted five interior rooms and replastered a ceiling for us at a very reasonable price. The job was done in less than 2 days and the paint job is beautifully done. The replastering is outstanding as well, we had chunks of plaster hanging down from the ceiling in our bathroom and now you would never even know it was repaired. The office was also very easy to deal with. Would hire them again in a second (and plan to!).
Description of Work: Painted five rooms and replastered 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
$2,000
Sangeeta K.
12/2010
4.0
interior painters
+ -1 more
They did a good job on painting the bathroom. They had some trouble returning my calls at first, but the job was done.
Description of Work: They painted my bathroom and the bathroom doors.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
3.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$300
William M.
12/2010
5.0
pressure washing, woodworking, house painters
+ 1 more
Blue door showed up on the first day, surveyed the project and did some test removal - I was not present. Met them on day 2 when they arrived with power washer, sanders, ladders, etc. It went smoothly. One storm window pane was broken during process; they will replace when it is possible to remove the panel. They had included removal of the storm windows and painting of the interior windows in the estimate; it was not possible to remove the storm windows so costs for this this was backed out of the final billing. I was impressed by the thoroughness of the project workers AND the cleanup. I would hire blue door again without hesitation.
Description of Work: Removed distressed wood; removed peeling and chipping paint (using the Federally mandated lead removal protocols for older homes); pressure wash woodwork; replaced the distressed wood (boards and trim); prepared surface and paint.
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
$3,635
GEOFF G.
12/2010
5.0
house painters
+ -1 more
I have used Blue Door Painters before and found them to be highly professional and do quality work. Recently had exterior trim replaced and new trim work needed to be painted. I didn't want to get up on a ladder to do the higher painting, so called Blue Door. They provided a written estimate within several days of my first call and scheduled the painting job several days after contract was signed. Person who did the painting was very professional, did a great job and cleaned up after himself. Highly recommend this company.
Description of Work: Painted second floor window trim and other recently repaired exterior 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
$600
Mary Pat F.
12/2010
4.0
house painters, interior painters
+ 0 more
Very punctual, professional and accomodating.
Description of Work: Apartment interior
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,300
Yv Z.
12/2010
5.0
drywall, woodworking, house painters, interior painters
+ 2 more
We are VERY pleased with the overall result. Carlos and his colleagues were very professional, reliable and knowledgeable.
Description of Work: Exterior painting of entire house (brick), shutters and railings. Lots of details, lots of windows. The company also did some interior painting and repair work. They worked for 9 days with a crew of 3.
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
Tamara M.
12/2010
5.0
drywall, house painters, interior painters
+ 1 more
They totally lived up to their high rating. They were exceptionally prompt. They were professional, neat, and efficient. They did a great job cleaning up after themselves and made sure that we were happy. They were very nice, trustworthy people and we were very comfortable working with them. I am excited for the next opportunity I have to work with them.
Description of Work: They painted the exterior of our home. They also repaired some drywall and did touch ups on the interior of our house.
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
$7,000
James B.
11/2010
5.0
house painters, interior painters
+ 0 more
Central office was very flexible about timing and worked to squeeze in the job before it got too cold. Estimator seemed to completely understand the scope and quality of the job I was looking for. The painters were extremely hardworking and eager to please, though somewhat difficult to communicate with because only one seemed to speak much English. Because of this last point, there were occasional disconnects between me and the estimator on the one hand, and the painters, but they were hard working and FAST and delighted in showing off their progress. I was home during the job, and it was hard not to like them. Ideally, they would have taken a bit more time -- contrary to popular misconception you don't want to rush prep and painting... but I understand they wanted to wrap up jobs before the winter. Some of the prep was rushed, or the work was done when it was too cold. For example, the painted concrete steps and wall, and the rear wood steps, started blistering almost immediately and the paint was soon mostly gone. To their credit, Blue Door offered to redo them in the spring, but I was too busy to follow up. Definitely a good value, reliable, easy to work with, and skilled at laying down paint. I'd happily use them again. But if you have a challenging (read: old) house and want the sort of meticulous prep and adherence to curing times you'd do yourself if you had the time, you'll probably have to pay more or go with a high-end specialist.
Description of Work: Painted exterior trim, fascia, soffits, front porch roof & concrete steps, a concrete wall, a window and frame, a rear two story porch & roof and steps, and a two story expanse of aluminum siding on two walls. Also, all interior walls, ceilings, and doors in a sunroom, pantry, and kitchen.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
5.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$4,800
DAVID C.
11/2010
5.0
interior painters
+ -1 more
It was great and terrific. They were prompt. They cleaned up after themselves and they did a very good job. You can't ask for much more than that.
Description of Work: They did some interior painting in our living room and dining 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
Rick M.
11/2010
4.0
drywall, interior painters
+ 0 more
They were mediocre. This was brand new construction. The seems were not compounded well so the seems show. There are indentations. It is not smooth where the drywall butted together.
Description of Work: They did some drywall and interior painting.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
1.0
value
4.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0
Melissa P.
11/2010
5.0
house painters
+ -1 more
It turned out very well. We were very happy with them. They were very professional. They did it on time. Their estimate was a good estimate and it was accurate. They did a good job on the painting.
Description of Work: They painted the outside of our house.
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
Dennis V.
11/2010
5.0
interior painters
+ -1 more
They were great. They did a good job and were happy with these guys. The price was probably average on this job, but they were meticulous. The recaulked a lot of things in the bathroom which I didn't expect. They did a very good job and they went above and beyond.
Description of Work: They painted a ceiling and a bathroom for us.
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
$450
Cathy K.
11/2010
5.0
house painters
+ -1 more
It was great. They were very easy to work with. They completed the job well.
Description of Work: They painted our shutters and the garage door.
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
james F.
11/2010
5.0
house painters
+ -1 more
They were great professional and good. Our neighbors commented on it and asked for referrals. They were very professional and on time. We didn't have to do any follow with them when they were on site. The quality was good.
Description of Work: They painted our exterior 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
Mickie H.
11/2010
5.0
interior painters
+ -1 more
Arrived on time, finished job in about 1/2 the time I thought it would take. Great work!
Description of Work: We used Blue Door Painters long before they were on Angie's List and long before we joined Angie's List. They were superb!! Beautiful job, not a drop of paint spilled, trim was beautiful. The team that painted our LR was a father son team. Just great work!
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
$800
William M.
11/2010
5.0
house painters
+ -1 more
They did what they said. I have a warranty with them and want to make a claim beaus part of the stain sealing is peeling off.
Description of Work: They painted a small part of my exterior house. They stained and sealed the rest.
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
$4,000
Shelley T.
11/2010
5.0
drywall, house painters, interior painters
+ 1 more
They did it very well. They were very clean. I think they were really professional. They were prompt and came when they said they would. It was easy to get a hold of them. We had a problem with the color we choose. They advised me on that and repainted. They were very nice. It was a very pleasant experience.
Description of Work: They painted the front of the house. They also painted the upstairs hallway. The upstairs hallway needed a lot of repair to the walls. They did that very well and very quickly.
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
Heather R.
11/2010
3.0
interior painters
+ -1 more
The quality of the work was fine, they were flexible in terms of accomodating my presence in the house and the need to use the house during the interior painting work. I was disappointed in their ability to schedule the job and accurately predict the start date, based on their other jobs. It was delayed 3 or 4 times until they actually showed up. Then the day of, they told me that they were bringing 4 men in order to complete in one day, but a few hours later, 2 men disappeared until I called the management team to complain. The job took 2 days in total, which I would have been fine with - had I had more time to plan my own schedule around this. I had to stay home from work the next day and cancel my meetings in order to accomodate a change in their plans. While the painters themselves were very nice, professional, and did a quality job - I am not sure I would recommend them again, due to their scheduling practices.
Description of Work: Interior walls, celings and trims for my kitchen, living room, dining room, all the hallways and stair landings. 3 colors with white trim.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
4.0
professionalism
3.0
responsiveness
3.0
punctuality
2.0
$2,000
Joo C.
11/2010
4.0
house painters
+ -1 more
Overall it went fine. The price seamed reasonable but they were quite busy when I called so they weren't able to get out to my house until about 1.5 months after the estimate was done. Paint seemed fine. A decent sized crew came out to paint and they got it done in a timely manner. They did a reasonable job of cleaning up after themselves, but I did still see some debris in the mulch beds. Overall I think the job was good. I would probably use them again in the future.
Description of Work: Painted the exterior window and door trim. Painted the doors, walkup basement, foundation, and deck.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
3.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,500
Elizabeth L.
11/2010
4.0
house painters
+ -1 more
Blue Door Painters were very responsive when we asked for a quote and came out right away. Since it was the end of the season, it took a couple of weeks to get to our project, but they were honest about the timeline and updated us and where we were in the queue. Overall, we are satisfied with their work.
Description of Work: The exterior brick and trim was painted
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Service Categories
Exterior Painting,
Interior Painting,
Pressure Washing,
Deck Maintenance,
Drywall,
Finished Carpentry and Woodworking,
Wallpaper,
Plaster,
Windows,
Wallpaper Removal,
Unfinished Carpentry,
Lead Testing & Removal
FAQ
Blue Door Painters is currently rated 4.6 overall out of 5.
Sunday: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Monday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Blue Door Painters accepts the following forms of payment: Check
Yes, Blue Door Painters offers free project estimates.
Yes, Blue Door Painters offers eco-friendly accreditations.
Yes, Blue Door Painters offers a 5% senior discount.
Yes, Blue Door Painters offers emergency services.
Yes, Blue Door Painters offers warranties.
Blue Door Painters offers the following services: Painting - interior & exterior, staining, wallpaper removal. Drywall installation & replacement, plaster repair. Pressure washing. Window & gutter cleaning. Minor carpentry. Water damage repair. Rust prevention.