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The attention to detail is astounding! Prep-rite goes above and beyond all expectations. Give'm a try, you won't be disappointed.
Lloyd Campbell
Lloyd Campbell
15:04 23 Jan 24
We have had many painters over years in the several places that we have lived but Prep-Rite far surpassed all of them in the quality of their work, their professionalism, and their attention to detail. We hired them to do exterior and interior painting on our older home. There was much prep work on the inside that needed to be done before they even started painting (fixing cracks, holes, etc.). We couldn't believe how much time and effort they put into the job. Our walls look amazing now. Highly, highly recommend this company. You will not be disappointed!
researcher99
researcher99
02:24 11 Jan 24
Flawless work on my screened in porch and deck, which required scraping, sanding and panting. Now it looks better than it did when the house was new.
Mike Harrelson
Mike Harrelson
14:08 06 Nov 23
Larry and team did a fantastic job on our paint and texture ceiling removal. I can’t say enough about their efficiency, detail, and professionalism.Thank you so very much for a job well done!I look forward to working with you again.
Julie Poehlman
Julie Poehlman
22:09 30 Aug 23
My experience with Prep-Rite Painting's exterior house paint service was exceptional. From meticulous surface preparation to the final coat of paint, their dedication to excellence shone through. Their team's precision in every stroke, thorough communication, and respect for my property left me thoroughly impressed. If you're looking to transform your home's exterior, I wholeheartedly recommend Prep-Rite Painting for a top-notch, professional experience that delivers stunning results.
Bill Twomey
Bill Twomey
16:23 14 Aug 23
Two friends referred me to Prep-Rite Painting for staining my screen-in porch. Josh responded very timely to provide my quote. He answered all of my questions very thoroughly and I loved his approach - extremely professional and NOT pushy at all (my favorite kind of sales pitch). He recommended the stain (I love it) and suggested two protective coats for my porch ceiling. I couldn't be more pleased with the work. I will definitely hire Prep-Rite again for future projects as my DIY days are largely behind me.
Kate Sredl
Kate Sredl
14:52 22 May 23
Prep-Rite was fantastic! The outside of our house has never looked so good! The entire team was professional, reliable, prompt and responsive! Josh met us to form the quote, kept us informed about dates of service and followed up to all our questions and concerns! We highly recommend this team of professionals!
kelly sparks
kelly sparks
12:59 23 Mar 23
We are very happy with the service we received from Prep-Rite Painting. We recently moved into a new construction home and are also first-time homeowners, so we were in need of some guidance on how to maintain our new screened porch. Josh was very helpful in giving us recommendations for what would be the best stain to use. He was very transparent, friendly, responsive, and professional with every aspect of our project. The painting crew did a fantastic job and were very friendly and professional as well. Their attention to detail was evident, and they covered the entire area very evenly and efficiently. We were also very happy with the price that we were quoted for all of the service. We’ll be using Prep-Rite Painting again for continued staining and maintenance of our porch! Thank you!
Mary Sowers
Mary Sowers
16:20 10 Feb 23
Harry's team at Prep-Rite painting did an amazing job painting the exterior of my home. I would recommend them to anyone who needs painting on or in their home or business.
Google User
Google User
21:21 21 Oct 22
Josh, David and the team did an excellent job. Great communication via text and phone, arrived on time, very efficient, friendly, cleaned-up after. Very happy with results - would highly recommend - especially after using other companies.
Kiernan DeAngelis
Kiernan DeAngelis
21:36 10 Aug 22
We are extremely pleased with how our house exterior and interior paint job came out. Harry has been wonderful to work with and his team was amazing as well.If you’re in the market to have painting done please don’t hesitate to call Prep-Rite they are awesome!!
M Michaud
M Michaud
01:23 10 Aug 22
By far the most conscientious group of people. They painted every room in my house except one and my walls look fantastic! I couldn't have gotten a better crew than Armando & Victor. Josh was very helpful recommending which type of paint to use and in so many other ways. Thank you!
Gail Hart
Gail Hart
17:45 07 Jul 22
Prep-Rite Painting provides superior customer service and does a wonderful job! Josh is prompt, responsive, and helpful but most of all he is honest! David does a fantastic job leading the crew and does an outstanding job painting! Both Josh and David make sure everything is exactly what the customer wants. You will not find better honesty or quality than with this painting company. We will definitely use them again and we highly recommend them!
Kelly Dickerson
Kelly Dickerson
20:22 04 Apr 22
We are THRILLED with our experience with Prep Rite for a deck stain job. We first tried to get quotes from some other smaller companies that specialized in only deck staining, and they were all booked months in advance. We were a bit scared to hire a general painting company to do the deck specifically, but we are really glad we did!We worked with Joshua Landau to get a quote and estimate and he was awesome. He explained to us how a natural stain that leaves some of the texture of the wood showing could be a better option than a more opaque or paint-looking stain. You can see in the pictures that we chose natural cedar stain color, which darkened the wood significantly and left a lot of interesting texture. The variation in color actually works great with incorporating darker wood colors in our furniture as shown! Ive included the only picture I could find of what my deck looked like before as well for reference (it wasn't worth taking pictures of before!)Luis and the painting team were great. They were very friendly and considerate and cleaned up everything after the job super well. And they did a really good job, from what I could tell there were no defects or issues at all.Timing was also unbelievably fast! While other deck companies were booked for months in advance, prep-rite completed this job within 8 days of my call. I called on a thursday/friday, Josh visited on a Tuesday, pressure washer came on Wed., and the job was done on thursday/friday!! I think we got a little lucky with the weather and timing but it was great!Price was reasonable and very fair for how great of a job they did! Overall awesome experience and wanted to share. Our outdoor covered deck is our new favorite room!
Preetha Rini
Preetha Rini
13:00 16 Aug 21
Preprite was one of the best experiences we had durning our home renovation. They were professional and always on time. They were easy to work with and very nice people. We love the work they did!! Highly recommend!
T Haynes
T Haynes
16:15 14 Jun 21
We used Preprite in December 2020 to paint the exterior of our home. We worked with Josh Landau to estimate and sell the job. Josh is awesome. He's straightforward about what they can and can not do, straightforward on price, and very flexible as I had a handful of "demands" I needed to be taken into account with the job. We had David as the main crew manager. He was awesome, Very detail oriented and accommodating to my slightly OCD self. And, he works very hard. The exterior turned out so well, we hired them to come back in January to do our kitchen cabinets. The process they use is unbelievably detail oriented and leaves as close as a factory finish on the cabinets and cabinet doors as you can possibly get on 10-year old Hickory cabinets. Where Preprite isnt the cheapest painting option out there, you definitely get what you pay for with them. These guys are the real deal - transparent, honest, fair priced, and they produce an excellent result.
Nicholas Brancato
Nicholas Brancato
15:24 16 Jan 21
We used Prep-Rite to pressure wash our house, as well as paint our porch/rails and repaint some areas of the house that had had the paint eroded from water. Joshua Landau, the Regional Manager was fantastic, very professional responsive and the work crew did a fantastic job. We couldn't be happier with the outcome and would certainly use them again. I would highly recommend them!
Zachary Hartman
Zachary Hartman
00:08 09 Oct 20
While not finished with our house yet I couldn’t wait till they were done to write this. Harry and his crew have been outstanding to work with. Harry came out to give us the initial quote, again to review everything on the first day of the job and again today to make sure everything was going as planned and on time. His crew has been great, prepping each room fixing any nail pops or cracks before painting and have been very accommodating as my wife and I work from home. As we just moved in 2 weeks ago his crew changed their schedule the 3rd day just so the carpet people could do there job and get the new carpet installed. There workmanship is a First Class and the crew boss has help my wife when she was unsure of what color she should do. Finally and without us even saying a word, his crew stayed late last night to finish the 2nd coat in the master just so me and my wife had a bed to sleep in last night. In my 40 years of owning different houses and having various painters come in, I have NEVER had such a pleasant experience as this one. If your ever looking for someone for a painting job, I would recommend Prep-Rite be on the top of your list.
Craig Walls
Craig Walls
15:31 20 Aug 20
Prep-Rite has been around for a very long time, and we were very delighted to have them return. Joshua Landau, the Regional Manager, is incredibly professional, timely, extremely responsive, and their work crew is as well. Everyone is on time and the job done with wonderful detail. We are thrilled with our exterior carpentry repairs and painting. I cannot recommend them highly enough.
Faith Parent Hendrickson
Faith Parent Hendrickson
13:53 29 Jul 20
Harry and company performed the following:-re-stained older portions of deck-1st time stained new portions of deck and trash can enclosure.-painted walls, trim, house door, and window frames and floor of screened in porch-painted inside hallwayI am very pleased with the outcome. Harry was very professional and communicative. His team (lead by Hernan) was friendly and non-intrusive, and sought me out with questions (which i appreciated). I am also impressed by the quality of their work, it all looks great. I will be going straight back to Prep-Rite for future work.Side note, my neighbor had some inside painting performed (much of their first floor), and they were also very pleased with the work. I initially got a quote from a different (also excellent) company, but checked out Prep-Rite because of my neighbor's recommendation. Prep-Rite was cheaper and like i said, I'm very satisfied.
Steve Rose
Steve Rose
14:02 13 Mar 20
Excellent service, delivered on time. Highly recommended
Jeremiah Johnson
Jeremiah Johnson
15:51 04 Mar 20
Outstanding service, beginning to end. Not the cheapest quote we received, but i could tell Harry genuinely cared about the quality of his team's work when he came to give us a quote, so we went with him. Had a large crew come and finished the job in one day... had 2 minor touch ups needed, he had someone here at 9am the following morning to fix it. I would highly recommend Harry and his company. Great work!
Andrew & Ashley K
Andrew & Ashley K
14:33 01 Feb 20
Harry, Josh and team took great care of us and performed great work painting the interior of our home. Their prices were reasonable, the work was excellent, and their timeline projections were accurate. The painters were professional and they are true to their name - they prepped and covered everything, going well above and beyond my expectations!
Ben Copeland
Ben Copeland
15:33 25 Jan 20
Prep-Rite's bid was competitive -- but not the least expensive one received. However, we knew they were highly respected in the neighborhood, and after meeting Harry, I sensed a level of integrity and customer focus that made me comfortable. It was absolutely the correct decision. The team was professional, courteous and highly-skilled. Our 20+ year old house and porches presented several unforeseen challenges that were resolved with a total emphasis on customer satisfaction. The results are beautiful and exceeded our expectations and prior experiences. Highly recommended.
Harvey Thompson
Harvey Thompson
03:42 03 Jun 19
Harry and his team did a fantastic job! They painted the exterior of my house and my dining room. His team was professional, friendly, and it looks like I have a new house. I would use Prep Rite again for any painting needs that I have.
Greg Robinson
Greg Robinson
20:35 26 Apr 19
We used Prep-Rite to paint our entire interior (walls, trim &ceiling in 5 rooms). They were always professional and willing to go the extra mile to satisfy our needs. This is the second time we have hired them and have always been happy with their work!
David Keith
David Keith
21:56 20 Feb 19
After I realized I couldn't paint an entire house in 1.5 weeks and after getting various other estimates, we went with Prep-Rite and holy wow...am I glad I went with them. I gave them the smallest timeframe to work within. They delivered. They finished early even. They turned my 70s looking weird ranch into a beautiful country inspired place to call home. Everything ran through Josh and he was outstanding. Probably the best experience I've had with a business ever. He shifted schedules/projects to fit us in and even when I messed up financial stuff on my end, he was very patient and ridiculously accommodating. He even drove to my work to pickup a check I owed him. The people in the office are super nice too. I'm 99% sure that they apologized to me when I had to give them two forms of payment for the job. Come on...where are the 6 stars? I'm telling my family about these guys when they move down. If you're on the fence...go with them. And no, I do not know them personally but they made a huge impression.
Mike Phelps
Mike Phelps
17:09 24 May 18
Very happy with the exterior paint job done by Prep-Rite. We needed only the siding painted, not trim since it is vinyl or composite. A team of four showed up at 1:00 and did the job with brushes in a little over six hours. Very meticulous and we would call them again! Thanks to Joshua for the very fair price and Dave for coordinating the team.
Jim Ryals
Jim Ryals
23:37 09 May 18
Harry and his crew are awesome and do excellent paint work!
A C
A C
21:46 10 Jan 18
I've had them out to my house several times and they are always very courteous and professional, and do a great job. Highly recommended!
Shawn Feagans
Shawn Feagans
21:56 09 Jan 18
For the past 8 years, we have trusted Prep-Rite with all our external painting, staining and wood repair. Mr. Pappas is an expert at serving specific customer needs - he listens to what we would like to have done, makes appropriate suggestions, and puts the right team in place to follow through with the plan. We will continue to return to Prep-Rite for our painting and staining needs.
Luke R
Luke R
15:47 10 Nov 17
We had some specific needs to get our house ready for sale. We ask for some extra things to be done and Prep-Rite and Josh came through. Their work was very good and the crew was responsive. The paint job looked great! This company will not nickel and dime you like others do.
R Moore
R Moore
18:18 26 Oct 17
Painting crew led by Roberto did a thorough and professional job and was neat on the work site. Siding and trim repairs were also well done.
Larry Pegram
Larry Pegram
14:09 23 Oct 17
Prep-rite did an amazing job transforming the exterior look of our house. The crew was courteous, cleaned up each night before they left, paid attention to all the details and Josh visited our home throughout the crew's time at our house to check on things and make sure we were pleased with the ways things were going. I would highly recommend Prep-rite to my friends and neighbors.
Stephanie McCann
Stephanie McCann
17:27 25 Sep 17
We were so pleased with the professionalism and quality of Prep-Rite. The crew was timely and friendly. The best prep work I've seen in a painting company! We will certainly call them for our next job!
Sabrina Bliss
Sabrina Bliss
15:41 15 Jul 17
Prep-Rite did an excellent job on our entire downstairs. They were thorough, reasonable, and very respectful. We used them previously for trim work on the outside. I highly recommend them to anyone wanting a paint job done the right way.
Lane Sauls
Lane Sauls
15:16 19 Jun 17
Excellent work by Harry Pappas -Prep-Rite and their crew Roberto and associates. They were courteous, professional easy to work with and any questions with a quick communication. Crews were timely, thorough and meticulous. Best prep work and wood repair, clearly skilled workers. Extremely satisfied and exceeded our expectations. Work: Exterior & Interior
L Bailey
L Bailey
21:08 15 Jun 17
I've hired Prep-Rite Painting for a few large, interior residential projects. Their work is consistent, detailed, and polished. I would consider myself to be one of their pickiest customers, yet they fulfill all of my ridiculous requests with smiles on their faces and picture perfect results. If you're looking for a top quality painting services, the team at Prep-Rite Painting are the best in the Triangle, hands down.
Megan Hobby
Megan Hobby
20:38 14 Jun 17
This is the second home I have had painted by Prep-Rite. They are outstanding and I couldn't recommend them any more strongly. Their staff is very courteous and conscientious, and the quality of the work they do is simply the best I see in my neighborhood and others. Even more impressive is the other house they painted for me first was about 8 years ago and the quality of their work has remained stellar over both jobs 8 years apart. 5-Stars only because that's as high as it allows me to rate them.
Walter Powell
Walter Powell
14:13 20 Oct 16
From the first interaction with Karen Pappas at Prep-Rite the whole experience (house power wash, room painting, back porch painting, deck staining) was first class. Josh Landau managed the project from start to finish and couldn't have been more communicative and on point. Always returned calls quickly, always attentive. The entire painting team were professional, courteous and did a terrific job. Quick, efficient and high quality. I'll be calling Prep Rite for any and all my painting work from now on. Just flat out great.
John Cavanagh
John Cavanagh
01:21 19 Oct 16
I'm really happy with the job Luis and his crew did. Josh Landau was out often to check on the work and make sure the crew was cleaning up behind themselves. The carpenter they arranged to work on our house, Ivan, was as good as the painters. The whole experience was easy. I highly recommend.
Dragonfly Nature Programs LLC R. Woods
Dragonfly Nature Programs LLC R. Woods
16:23 27 Sep 16
I just finished using Josh and the team at Prep-Rite to paint my entire house and am very happy with the result. The estimate all the way through to execution was detailed and well done. They communicated with me well so I knew what was going on every step of the way. This team covered my entire home in plastic before starting any work. They taped everything. They took their shoes off while in the house. The site leader, David, was on top of all the details and it was clear that he really cared about doing high quality work. They happily touched up any areas that I wasn't completely satisfied with. I am a hard to please customer and would say that these guys are the first painters I've ever used where I was actually pleased with the result. I've never used a painter before that I would use a second time, but I'm happy to say that I will definitely be using Prep-Rite again in the future.
Dan Graham
Dan Graham
17:16 21 Sep 16
What a great group of people! I highly recommend this team for all your painting needs. They pay attention to detail and execute quality. The staff is friendly and site manager, Roberto, is a true asset. He takes the time to listen and asks questions to assure that the customer is satisfied. Would definitely hire them again!
Eric Crosby
Eric Crosby
00:26 26 Jul 16
Prep Rite recently painted the exterior of my house (a whole new color change) and did some interior work, as well. Harry was great to work with and his crew (Roberto) was awesome. They did an excellent job, worked quickly and quietly and paid very close attention to detail. The house looks beautiful! I'm very pleased. I would definitely recommend them.
Deborah Harman
Deborah Harman
14:57 25 Jul 16
Harry and team did a great job! They made sure we were happy with the paint selections and make every effort to make sure the end product was perfect. Would highly recommend them.Thanks,Mike & Kristen
Michael Kells
Michael Kells
14:00 26 May 16
Very professional and their folks did an outstanding job on our home. Highly recommend.
Chris Hanburger
Chris Hanburger
17:16 16 May 16
We used Prep-Rite to paint the inside of our former house. When my brother decided to relocate, we called them to paint his interior as well as all wood and foundation pieces on the outside. Josh and the crew did an outstanding job both inside and outside. The exterior was a challenge because it rained nearly the whole week that they were painting. We visited them once to check on progress and they were busy protecting the new floors and staging furniture left in the house. They painted all of the ceilings, closets, walls, doors, and the floor and door/window trim. It looked better than a "new" house when they were finished.
James Kaiser
James Kaiser
19:12 12 May 16
We used Prep-Rite for exterior painting (complete color change) and for interior painting. We are very pleased with the crew's professionalism and attention to detail... the finished product is wonderful! We highly recommend Prep-Rite and will use them again.
Paige Marks
Paige Marks
13:57 06 May 16
I got several estimates and Prep Rite was competitively priced and did a great job! The crew did a great job both inside and out. They showed up on time, were neat and respectful of our property. I would highly recommend Prep-Rite for any painting job inside or out.
Brinton Strode
Brinton Strode
14:13 12 Mar 16
Harry, Roberto and the crew did a great job at our house. We had our kitchen cabinets, the trim and 6 rooms painted. Top notch work and great communication to make sure we were happy with everything. I would definitely recommend Prep-Rite Painting.
Christopher Cook
Christopher Cook
19:20 10 Mar 16
We used Prep-Rite for our exterior painting as well as some interior painting. We were very pleased with the results/finished product. We would use them again and recommend them for your painting needs.
Gary DeBruhl
Gary DeBruhl
22:15 17 Feb 16
Prep-Rite did an excellent job painting the exterior of my home. They were professional, followed through on their commitments and made reasonable recommendations. I will hire them again for any painting needs.
ICIMO
ICIMO
14:59 12 Feb 16
Prep-rite is the BEST company to work with. They are always prompt and they are tidy when working in our home. We have hired them numerous times and have always been extremely happy with their work and their competitive prices. Harry Pappas and all his staff are extremely professional which we truly appreciate. I highly recommend them.
Ronee Greene
Ronee Greene
17:02 04 Nov 14
Prep-Rite painted the interior of my home last spring. We obtained several quotes. Prep-Rite's quote was substantially lower than most that we obtained. To our delight, lower price DID NOT mean lower quality. The company demonstrated excellence in every aspect of the project. The office staff was attentive to our individual concerns and needs. The project manager was on site at the start of work and came to the job site twice to check on the painting crew's progress. The crew was polite and unobtrusive; they kept the work area clean. They were skilled painters, who took time to thoroughly protect our furnishings and to carefully prepare the surfaces to take the paint. Prep-Rite did an exemplary job; I would use them again. The only downside was that we do not speak Spanish, and the painting crew did not speak English. The crew leader understood English but could speak it only well enough to communicate very basic ideas. Fortunately, the project manager was on hand to interpret the one time that the language barrier became a problem.
Michelle McPherson
Michelle McPherson
21:12 22 May 14
We used Prep-Rite to brush paint our house and they did an excellent job! Their work is very meticulous and so is their clean up. The crew leader David made sure that everything was done just how we wanted and even when I suggested a short cut, he talked me out of it as he didn't think we would be pleased in the end with the short cut and he was so right. Due to the rain changing the schedule a little, I was already committed to be out of town and was not comfortable with the windows being opened while I was gone so they changed their painting schedule to accommodate us. We can not say enough about how pleased we are with their work! Excellent job!
Pam Dean
Pam Dean
23:46 06 Aug 13
Harry provides fair quotes. His crews do meticulous work, are professional and friendly.I had them do all of my exterior painting and would highly recommend them to anyone who is looking for quality workmanship.
Brian Lynch
Brian Lynch
16:10 02 Aug 12
Dan Graham
I just finished using Josh and the team at Prep-Rite to paint my entire house and am very happy with the result.  The estimate all the way through to execution was detailed and well done.  They communicated with me well so I knew what was going on every step of the way.  This team covered my entire home in plastic before starting any work.  They taped everything. They took their shoes off while in the house.  The site leader, David, was on top of all the details and it was clear that he really cared about doing high quality work.  They happily touched up any areas that I wasn’t completely satisfied with.   I am a hard to please customer and would say that these guys are the first painters I’ve ever used where I was actually pleased with the result.  I’ve never used a painter before that I would use a second time, but I’m happy to say that I will definitely be using Prep-Rite again in the future.

Rachel Woods
I’m really happy with the job Luis and his crew did.  Josh Landau was out often to check on the work and make sure the crew was cleaning up behind themselves.  The carpenter they arranged to work on our house, Ivan, was as good as the painters.  The whole experience was easy.  I highly recommend.

Eric Crosby
What a great group of people! I highly recommend this team for all your painting needs. They pay attention to detail and execute quality. The staff is friendly and site manager, Roberto, is a true asset. He takes the time to listen and asks questions to assure that the customer is satisfied. Would definitely hire them again!

Deborah Harman
Prep Rite recently painted the exterior of my house  (a whole new color change) and did some interior work, as well.  Harry was  great to work with and his crew (Roberto) was awesome.  They did an excellent job, worked quickly and quietly and paid very close attention to detail.  The house looks beautiful!  I’m very pleased.  I would definitely recommend them.

Paige Ricciardi
We used Prep-Rite for exterior painting (complete color change) and for interior painting. We are very pleased with the crew’s professionalism and attention to detail… the finished product is wonderful! We highly recommend Prep-Rite and will use them again.

Michael Kells
Harry and team did a great job!  They made sure we were happy with the paint selections and make every effort to make sure the end product was perfect.  Would highly recommend them.
Thanks, Mike & Kristen.

Christopher Cook
Harry, Roberto and the crew did a great job at our house. We had our kitchen cabinets, the trim and 6 rooms painted. Top notch work and great communication to make sure we were happy with everything. I would definitely recommend Prep-Rite Painting.

James Kaiser
We used Prep-Rite to paint the inside of our former house.  When my brother decided to relocate, we called them to paint his interior as well as all wood and foundation pieces on the outside.  Josh and the crew did an outstanding job both inside and outside.  The exterior was a challenge because it rained nearly the whole week that they were painting.  We visited them once to check on progress and they were busy protecting the new floors and staging furniture left in the house.  They painted all of the ceilings, closets, walls, doors, and the floor and door/window trim.  It looked better than a “new” house when they were finished.

Brinton Strode
I got several estimates and Prep Rite was competitively priced and did a great job! The crew did a great job both inside and out. They showed up on time, were neat and respectful of our property. I would highly recommend Prep-Rite for any painting job inside or out.

Gary DeBruhl
We used Prep-Rite for our exterior painting as well as some interior painting. We were very pleased with the results/finished product. We would use them again and recommend them for your painting needs.

Kimberly Brighton
Prep-Rite did an excellent job painting the exterior of my home. They were professional, followed through on their commitments and made reasonable recommendations. I will hire them again for any painting needs.

Bruce Friend
A three-time customer.  Excellent work. Professional, friendly, and very detailed crewed.
Started and finished on time.

Chris Hanburger
Very professional and their folks did an outstanding job on our home.  Highly recommend.