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Typical your area range for this kind of work, from regional averages — not a quote from By the Numbers Painting. Use it to sanity-check bids, then get the real number in writing.
Finished floor area of the rooms in scope — not wall area.
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$6,000 – $9,000
Typical painting project around $7,500
By the Numbers Painting paints homes in the Portland area. Its website names Portland, South Portland, Scarborough, Cape Elizabeth and Cumberland as its service area, and says it has been in business 20 years. A recent Google customer wrote, "I would not hire him again," and said the paint went on as one coat versus the two they agreed on, which resulted in a sloppy job. A recent HomeAdvisor customer said the company provided poor service and charged too much. A recent HomeAdvisor customer said Jim suggested a crisp linen trim over the stark white trim and did patching and repair work on the ceiling, walls, trim around 3 big windows, an inset cabinet, two doors and a radiator. A 2026 customer said Jim was communicative about his schedule and the job was completed on time. In a 2022 review, a customer said Jim gave an accurate estimate, laid out how his billing worked and gave clear advice on choosing the paint type; that 2022 customer said the room and molding looked brand new. In a 2019 review, a customer said Jim Abbott painted three rooms and completed the job within the agreed time frame.
I would not hire him again. Poor quality of work. Did not do what he said he’d do. One coat versus two of paint which we agreed on. He skimped where ever he could just to get job done which resulted in a sloppy job performed. He was difficult to work with. There was always a problem with something. Constantly complaining. I feel he really should retire from the painting profession. His eye sight was poor and his work showed it. I think he tried his best but was unable to do a quality job by himself. He really needed help.
This company provide poor service and did not do what he said he will do. The pro always complaining about the job and charge too much.
This has been the best painter we have ever had paint for us. Would recommend him to anyone. Great Job!
Jim did a great job! Jim suggested a crisp linen trim over the stark white trim I had before and it was a huge improvement! He did a lot of patching and repair work too (it’s an old house!) ceiling, walls, trim around 3 big windows, inset cabinet with drawers, two doors and radiator painted nicely!
Jim did a great job. He was communicative about his schedule and job was completed on time.
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