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Fresh Start Painting Pros

PainterKingston, ON

4.826 Google reviews
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Customer reviews

This business has 26 Google reviews. We show up to five of them below - read the full listing on Google before deciding.

simonne ferguson

I have used Fresh Start painting several times over the past couple of years and can highly recommend this company. Jim is always professional, on time, reasonably priced, and does a great job! I've done a lot of painting myself so I appreciate the quality of the work done by Fresh Start. They are my go-to painters.

Maureen Besteman

Highly recommended Jim and Mike for painting of your home. They have done several jobs for us and have been very pleased. Highly professional, fair pricing and on budget. The jobs are always completed on time and the rooms left immaculate.

Lorne McDonald

Jim and Mike do fantastic work. I first approached them to do a basement on very short notice. They fit that job in during a break in their schedule. Quick, efficient and it looked great. So I contacted them again when I needed the rest of the house done. They are on time, on budget, stay late if there is a need for it and the work is top notch. Very pleased with entire process and results.

Jan Allen

Fresh Start is my go-to for quality service on jobs big and small. Jim brings excellent communication, timely follow up, and sensitivity to the realities of our c 1900 home to every job: their attention to detail makes a real difference. Highly recommend!

Laurie Ross

Fresh Start Painting Pros have done an excellent job at our home on multiple occasions. Jim listens to our needs, prepares a clear plan to prep and paint the spaces, and provides an estimate. Each time he has finished on time and on budget. We couldn't be more pleased with the quality of the work! We highly recommend Fresh Start Painting.

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Before you hire a painter in Ontario

No provincial licence required. Insurance and a clear written scope carry the weight here.

General liability insurance

Covers overspray on a neighbour's car, damage to flooring, and ladder incidents. Ask for the certificate.

WSIB clearance

Especially relevant for exterior work at height. Many small painting operations are owner-operators who may be exempt - ask them to confirm their status in writing either way.

Lead-safe work practices for pre-1980 homes

Sanding old paint can disturb lead. A painter working on an older home should be able to describe how they contain dust.

Questions worth asking

  • What preparation is included - filling, sanding, caulking, priming?
  • How many coats, and is primer counted as one of them?
  • What paint product and finish line are you using? (Brand alone does not say much; the product line does.)
  • Does the quote include ceilings, trim, doors and closet interiors, or walls only?
  • How are floors, furniture and fixtures protected?
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