English Painter

Paint & Wallpaper Contractors
Toronto ON M4J 4W8
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meg in Toronto
meg in Toronto
3 reviews Toronto, ON
10/10

House refresh & new bathroom

Would not hesitate to recommend english painter to anyone. They were amazing...showing up on time each day, great quality of work, and finished on time with no hidden cost.
I’m also pretty sure my puppy has fallen in love with Gareth & misses him already.
100% will use the english painter again.

Thanks so much Gareth & Carol!

Approximate cost of services:
$5,000.00
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Gareth loves dogs and he really enjoyed yours :) Thanks for the reference!

Private User
Private User
Private User reviews Toronto, ON
10/10

Painting of living room, dining room, kitchen, hallways and hallway drywall

Very pleased with the painting results which are complimentary to my home decor. Team was highly professional and considerate with extra attention to detail as well as pleasant in their communications . I would recommend the English Painter and would consider hiring them again.

Approximate cost of services:
$7,000.00
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Thank you for the review :)

Private User
Private User
Private User reviews Toronto, ON
10/10

Historic Home Interior Painting

I hired the English Painter to paint the interior of a recently purchased semi (excluding the basement and the trim), constructed in C. 1917. My goal for the project was to bring back some of the original colours to the house. I knew I would need a painter who believed in quality and was used to the older houses in the east end of Toronto. I do not believe I could have made a better choice than the English Painter.

Gareth and his employees were knowledgeable, precise, and understood my goals with the project. Gareth even gave me several pieces of advice on where to find antique furniture to begin furnishing the house and doorknobs to complement the original door. They properly fixed a large section of cracked plaster in the hallway, and even took the time to investigate a possible water leak from the upstairs bathroom. A budget company would not take the time to do that, they would paint and leave without notifying the owner that there may be a more serious problem. Checking the leak was, to me, a mark of the quality of their character.

In short, if you want painters who are professional, experienced, and care about both you and the job, look no further. I would recommend Gareth to anyone in a heartbeat.

Approximate cost of services:
$8,000.00
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Thank you for the review! We will be posting a few and before and afters shortly on our facebook https://www.facebook.com/englishpainter1/

Lori M.
Lori M.
0 reviews Toronto, ON
10/10

Wood refinishing exterior of house

We had extensive wood refinishing work required on the exterior of our house, which is half brick and half cedar wood. After getting several quotes and speaking with various companies we settled on the English Painter. Their quote was fair and we felt good about Gareth who came to assess the job and give us a quote. We couldn’t be happier with the whole experience. They sanded and applied 3 coats of Cetol protection and did exactly everything they promised to do for the quoted amount and even more, because they saw a couple of things that needed to be repaired. What company does that anymore???!!! They completed the work quickly without cutting corners on the quality of the work, and cleaned up everything so there was no garbage left behind. Most importantly, they are trustworthy – if they give you their word, there’s no doubt that they will do what they say. That's the toughest thing to screen for because everyone knows what you want to hear, it's a matter of whether they'll actually do what they say....we've been there before and have been taken advantage of by unscrupulous companies who don't stand behind what they say when they're trying to get your business. The English Painter was as far from that as you can be. Also, based on some repairs they did with replacing wood window frames and repairing cedar steps, I’m impressed with their woodworking quality and I’m looking for more jobs for them to do. Great company which I will take every opportunity to promote to friends and co-workers!

Approximate cost of services:
$7,000.00
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Thanks so much for doing a great review here and on google! We look forward to working on your next project with you.

Private User
Private User
Private User reviews Toronto, ON
10/10

Painting bedroom and replacing ceiling

We were very happy with the English Painter's painting job in one of our bedrooms. Gareth also replaced with dry wall the the old plaster ceiling that had fallen down and even fixed a couple of doors. They did an excellent job of cleaning up all the plaster dust. Carol's response to inquiries ,setting dates and other arrangements were prompt and courteous. We have and would definitely use Gareth again.

Approximate cost of services:
$3.00
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Thank you for the reference :)

JSpratt
JSpratt
0 reviews Toronto, ON
10/10

Exterior house painting

Gareth and his team did a beautiful job repainting the exterior of our brick house. They were extremely attentive to the details, reasonably priced and courteous. They carefully sanded down and prepped the brick and all surfaces filling gaps and even refinished and caulked our front window. They really went the extra mile. The final product is stunning. Hire them. You will not be disappointed.

Approximate cost of services:
$9,500.00
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Thankyou!

Ben in Toronto
Ben in Toronto
3 reviews Toronto, ON
10/10

Thorough, professional, and pleasant

Had a great experience with Gareth, Carol and their crew. Carol was prompt with communication and scheduling, which was easy and flexible based on our project timelines. It worked out great. The quote was fair. The crew was super nice, professional, and punctual. I had some crown moulding that needed to be installed, and Gareth was able to install it for us as well. The rooms look awesome, and we would definitely hire the English Painter again. Highly recommended.

Approximate cost of services:
$2,500.00
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Thank you! :)

Barb in East York
Barb in East York
2 reviews Toronto, ON
10/10

Painting

The English Painter's were easy to work with--simply contacting Carol with details of what we needed done and our colour selections and then booking a date. We booked for our whole top floor and stairway. She was even able to squeeze in time to have some extra painting done on our main floor (the top floor looked so good, we had to continue!), working with our tight schedule. Gareth and his team arrived on time, took care to cover floors, remove blinds and curtains before starting. They worked diligently and completed ceilings, walls and trim beautifully and cheerfully. They were trustworthy and I have no problem recommending this company.

Approximate cost of services:
$5,000.00
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Thank you Barb! :)

AJ
AJ
4 reviews Toronto, ON
10/10

Outdoor painting

Gareth and his team were great! They were super professional and kept me aware of everything that was going on, but truth be told, they barely needed me. Total pros and the final work was great.

Approximate cost of services:
$2,500.00
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Than you for the review :)

Private User
Private User
Private User reviews Toronto, ON
10/10

Kitchen Painting

Gareth and his team arrived on time and were very professional. I wanted our kitchen walls, ceiling and trim to be painted. They had all the necessary equipment to do the job.

They had a difficult time with our ceiling as it was a very humid day and Gareth was having to fight off the ceiling bubbling in places. He was able to get the issue resolved and everything turned out beautifully.

The prep work they did was fantastic ensuring everything was covered and protected prior to painting. They even cleaned the granite counter top after the job was done and the paper was removed. Two thumbs up!

Approximate cost of services:
$1,000.00
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Thank you so much for the review!

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More about English Painter

English Painter is a family run business serving the Toronto area for 30+ yrs. Prior, Gareth worked as well as apprenticed in England, and brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to your home for all your decorating needs. Best of Homestars award from 2018 to present. Best of Best Award 2022!! Year after year we bring quality painting to peoples homes. Also winner of the Mirror's Readers Choice awards. We are punctual - start and finish on time, do superior quality work. We use only the best products such as Benjamin Moore, Sherwin Williams and Farrow and Ball or will use a paint preferred by the homeowner.

~where old fashioned pride resides~

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Our Services: Painting - Interior and Exterior, Staining, Drywall Repairs, Lathe Repairs, Putty Replacement, Power washing, and Plaster. Contact us today to schedule your appointment.

CATEGORIES
Paint & Wallpaper Contractors
PRODUCTS
Benjamin Moore is our paint of choice
SERVICES
painting
BRANDS
Benjamin Moore, Sherwin Williams, Farrow & Ball
SPECIALITIES
bauhaus doors and windows
WEBSITE
http://englishpainter.ca
YEAR ESTABLISHED
35
PAYMENT METHOD
E-Transfer, Cash or Cheque
LICENSES
England City and Guilds
LIABILITY INSURANCE
Yes
WORKERS COMPENSATION
Yes
WRITTEN CONTRACT
Yes
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