Painter in Newton, MA

A Newton colonial can carry two to three times the paintable surface of a Boston three-decker, with dormers, bays and wraparound porches. The prep alone runs days longer, and the quote should say so. Here's what painter work in Newton involves and what it costs.

Large exteriors with extensive trim means extensive rot when maintenance slips. Fascia, sills, corner boards and porch elements get repaired before finish work begins. Here's what general contractor work in Newton involves and what it costs.

Newton kitchens are big enough that refinishing rather than replacing saves real money, and the cabinetry is usually good enough to be worth saving. Here's what remodeler work in Newton involves and what it costs.

Mix of original plaster in the older villages and drywall in the postwar and renovated sections. We identify which before quoting a repair. Here's what drywall contractor work in Newton involves and what it costs.

Mature tree canopy across Newton's older villages keeps shaded elevations damp and mildewed. Wash, dry fully, then coat. Here's what pressure washing service work in Newton involves and what it costs.

Large rear decks are standard on Newton houses and they take the full freeze-thaw cycle. Strip, brighten, repair and re-stain every couple of years or they grey out and split. Here's what deck builder work in Newton involves and what it costs.

Shingle-style and Queen Anne houses with intact original detail, several of them inside Newton's local historic districts. Restoration here is about keeping what's there. Here's what building restoration service work in Newton involves and what it costs.