I was a little anxious about having any sort of work done at our house because the job seemed daunting and overwhelming and I had no idea where to even begin. Ian recognized my anxiety and immediately was able to put me at ease by encouraging me to focus on the smaller steps and offering advice and creating an action plan of moving room by room at a pace that was right for me. When Ian came for his initial consultation he was positive, insightful, professional and asked questions to make sure he understood what my goals were. Ian is witty, friendly and he communicates with straightforward language that opened up a direct dialogue about merging my hopes and dreams for my house with a realistic and attainable plan. Ian's personalized business plan for my house was detailed, but simple. He is wonderfully direct and doesn't use unnecessary technical jargon that other companies I have worked with used in order to add hidden costs, fees and create confusion. He speaks from his experience as he goes over his assessment, but it is apparent that Ian commits his entire heart & soul into each of his jobs. When you hire Barclay's Painting you are not hiring just a painter. You are hiring Ian. Ian is enthusiastic and his excitement about his work is contagious and my daughter would come home from school each day to "see what Ian did" and there would always be a huge smile on her face when she discovered his progress. Not only is Ian's personal attitude positive and energetic, but his WORK is fantastic. He is skilled in his trade, and he has been helping turn my house back into an actual HOME one room at a time. And each time he completes an area I literally get so emotional that my kids just hand me a box of kleenex when he leaves. Is he prompt? Yes. Is he affordable? Yes. Does he care about his clients and assess each job individually so he can create the best action plan possible? Yes. Does his follow-thru match his promises? Yes. Would I recommend him? Yes. Don't do the job yourself. Don't waste time getting estimates from big companies where you feel like a number or a client. Invest in your home by investing in Ian and supporting local entrepreneurs. Barclay's Painting is worth it. Seriously. Give the guy a call & try revitalizing one room because that's the only way you'll be able to truly understand how much of a sunshine business Barclay's Painting is. read more