by Nigel Costolloe | Nov 9, 2015 | Blog, Historic Restoration, Newton, Professional Painting Company, Wood Restoration
Just about every company in the trades touts their warranty. Let’s put aside the question of how many companies actually honor their warranties, because we hear our share of horror stories about unethical contractors. Instead let’s look at who benefits from a ‘real’...
by Nigel Costolloe | Oct 26, 2015 | Blog
A historic homeowner in Chicago has reached out to us twice now for some expert advice after receiving conflicting advice from contractors in his area. His most recent question follows; Hello Nigel, This is James from Chicago. You may not remember me but you were very...
by Nigel Costolloe | Mar 19, 2015 | Back Bay, Blog
I’ve always considered the residential painting industry a little like the old Wild West – largely unregulated, filled with independent minded, go-it-alone types. In industry parlance reference is made to painters who operate on the margins as station...
by Nigel Costolloe | Jan 2, 2013 | Boston Painters, Professional Painting Company
A common question … We often hear the following question from people who find us on the web or see our vans around Boston … why is your price higher than the other painter(s)? There are a number of variables that influence pricing, and these are presented in no...