I just had a painting project completed for almost the entire interior of my townhome. They painted walls ceilings and trim on almost every room. I have a lot to commend this company. So here's the parts I think were best. --Charles came over and did an in-person estimate for the work. he took the time to go through their process for the project from beginning to end in detail. --I received the estimate in writing. The rate was certainly competitive and nota better than the other two estimates I got. -- The project started on time. And the only delay was due to a snowstorm that delayed work by one day. -- The crew (Assem and his team) were hard workers. they finished up my whole townhome in five days of work. I visited my house while they were working several times and they were very responsive to any concerns I had or any issues I pointed out. Assem was very polite. Everyone was very polite and very helpful. -- Charles passed on to me a great deal on paint that he got from the paint supplier. That saved me at least a few hundred dollars. -- Assem was very responsive during the final walk-through to making various touchups and cleanups of drips and spatters so that the final product looked really good. Something I think could be worked on was the cleanup at the end. When the painting crew finished there was a great deal of dust on every surface from all the sanding that was needed . even though they had gathered all the furniture and materials in each room into the center and had covered everything with plastic, somehow the dust still got over everything, and I mean EVERYTHING. As the crew was getting ready to leave I was concerned about the amount of dust. The contract made it clear that clean up of the dust was part of the finished product. However Assem was not able not stay any later that day due to an illness in the family. Assem contacted Charles and Ana, and I texted them a photo of how much dust there was for example on my dining room Chairs. Charles offered to have his cleaning crew come in the next day to make sure everything was cleaned, at no additional cost to me. The cleaning crew left today and everything now is PERFECT - no dust and beautiful newly painted walls and trim and ceilings. I would recommend Charles Graves painting to you. his crew and Charles and Ana were very responsive, Assem was very good to work with and the end product is well worth it. read more

Wow! We couldn't be happier with the work performed by Daniel and company with Charles Graves Painting. We were in the market to paint nearly our entire home and sought estimates from a few companies who appeared to do excellent work based on word of mouth/internet reviews. Charles and Ana came by the house to provide an estimate and answered all questions about their business, the type of paint they recommend for each surface, the process they use to paint cabinets, trim, etc. We went with Charles because not only did he offer us the best price, but more importantly, we felt confident that he would do an excellent job. Daniel was the project manager on our house. He arrived 8:00 am sharp on the day the project was scheduled to begin. I'm not sure how we got so lucky, but I would highly recommend that you ask for Daniel to work on your project if he's available. He is that rare combination of extremely nice and exceptionally talented. His attention to detail is second to none. Not a single brush stroke or drop of paint on the floor (we just had new floors put down and this was very important to us). We threw a few unexpected surprises at him during the project as well, including installing a new electric outlet that required us to patch drywall and paint, and he was more than happy to accommodate every request and make sure every corner of the house was completed to our satisfaction. The biggest project in our house was the basement. It involved painting the walls, ceiling, removing existing carpet, installing new laminate flooring and baseboards, and sanding and staining the stairs. This was a ALOT of work and Daniel's team was able to handle all of it in only a few (very long) days at an extremely competitive price. The five star review is a reflection of the phenomenal work Daniel and his team performed and the diligent, professional, and accommodating manner in which they performed it. read more

My wife and I reached out to Charles for a re-renovation project following a series of disasters and unfortunate circumstances which were the result of a pipe leak in our basement. To put it politely, our first contractor was abysmal. Left with an unfinished job, an unlivable property and half our initial budget we were nearly ready to give up. That's when we found Charles's ad. Despite the fact that Charles is based out of VA and we're near Annapolis he made a personal trip to survey the project himself and provide a personalized quote. Even though our requirements were reasonably large (a total gut and rebuild of the entire lower level, and a bathroom tiling project) and our budget was reasonably thin, Charles was willing to negotiate a compromise that worked out for everyone. The project was initially estimated at 2 weeks; however by the end of the first week the project was nearly 90% complete. We were blown away! It's nearly Christmas and we've been living with our three kids on the small upper floor in a single bedroom. We've been living this way since April. We've promised our family a home for Christmas-- been promising that since '07 when we moved it but our house has been stubron and whenever one thing gets fixed two more fall apart. It's because of Charles and his team that we're able to have a more than just a house, we're almost home. In a nutshell Charles and his team are personable and talented individuals who understand the realities of life, and that sometimes life gets in the way. When there were concerns or hiccups- the result of the prior "workmanship"- Charles and his team were quick to address them and did so with professionalism and exceptionalism. We couldn't have asked for more! We're more than pleased with how everything worked out and look forward to working with him and his crew again in the future as other projects arise. read more

Consider your search for painting AND trim work COMPLETE!! Charles Graves Painting has our lifetime recommendation. We couldn't be more pleased with the top notch work, reliability and superior communication all while hired. We are a particular pair, my husband and I, and we are exceptionally pleased! We had over 40+ shadow boxes installed along with custom chair rail that looks absolutely incredible. We were a tad skeptical to have our painter install the moldings and they blew us away. They built everything on-site to fit our exact specifications! It literally could not have turned out more perfect. Charles & Ana and the crew were polite, respectful, attentive to every detail of our desires and even helped make our dream of a "presidential room" happen, per hubby's request. :) Charles & Ana are blessed to have such a devoted crew of workers who support the very being of the business. Daniel is top notch! Extremely polite, hard working, doesn't stop until things are picked up and cleaned. The crew showed up promptly between 8 and 8:30 and finished up by 6 every day until the job was complete. Having two babies under 2.5 I was concerned nap times, meals, etc would be interrupted or too loud to continue our daily routine, but I was pleasantly shocked at how quiet Daniel and the crew was while working. At the time of walk through he even touched up items that we didn't note. Their work is above and beyond and we are incredibly pleased! Thank you ALL so very much and you will be seeing us (and referrals from us) again, soon! :) read more

I recently hired Charles Graves Painting to paint the majority of the second floor of our house. The process from start to finish was easy and Charles was accessible to answer questions throughout. Initially left a message when requesting a quote for service and Charles called me back within an hour. He scheduled a time to meet me later that evening and showed promptly at the agreed upon time. The price that he quoted was very reasonable for the work were asking his company to perform. Charles also gave excellent advice on the type of paint and the sheen for each room. We hired him and scheduled a day for work to begin. A crew of three guys showed at my house on the proper date and time. They were very courteous and professional. The lead went through each of the color choices with me prior to purchasing the paint and then again prior to starting the actual painting. The crew did a great job fixing imperfections in the walls and made quick but detailed progress painting the rooms. They were very open to fixing any touch-ups that we found throughout the process. We decided that the one color we chose did not look right and Charles had the crew repaint the room in a different color at no additional cost. The job was scheduled for 3 days but took 4 due to our change of color. I would hire Charles Graves Painting again just because they were so customer-service oriented but it doesn't hurt that they also do tremendous work. read more

I am very impressed with the level of customer service and professionalism of Charles Graves Painting from the scheduling and delivery of the estimate, color consult in home, all the way to the final day of the job. Charles, the owner and estimator came to my home and was extremely detailed and experienced in his questions and consulting. I had the quote on my email by the end of the day! It was in line with my other two quotes but we decided to use them due to high online reviews. Marlon was my lead painter of my home. I cannot say enough good things about hi,. They painted every single room and every single closet in my home (big job). I had a ton of drywall repair work and caulking that needed to be done. His attention to detail was impeccable. At the end of each room he would ask me to mark anywhere he missed...there were like two tiny things I even found from 3300 sq ft home. He was so thoughtful, respectful, and kind. Spoke English and knew my name which apparently isn't always the case with competitors. Charles, managed the project and checked in to ensured we were on track, on time, and communicating on everything exactly. At the end of the day, we are completely satisfied with the price, quality of work, and customer service. It was a very professional process from start to finish. 10 out of 10 very satisfied. read more

My wife and I recently moved into a new home in Maryland. We did a ton of research and had multiple painters come into our home to quote the job. Charles and Ana were the third of three estimates. After five minutes with Charles and Ana, we immediately knew we would not have any other company do this job. They drove a long way to visit with my wife and I, and offered advice and services (free interior decorator advisor) that no other painter did. They took the time to listen to exactly what we wanted and clearly explained how the process worked and how meticulous their crew is. As this paint job was part of a larger remodeling effort, we had a lot of questions about the best paint to use, color, timing (carpet or paint first?), and a lot of specific instruction about how we wanted the job to be done. Other painters didn't take the time to listen and work with us like Charles. With other contractors you will find them eager to get in, measure, and get out and will have strong opinions about the paint they want to use (because of course they're getting a deep discount for brand loyalty) without listening to your ideas and preferences. Going with Charles and Ana was the best decision we made. So happy we listened to our gut as well as online reviews and didn't just settle. Thank you, and we highly recommend! read more

I highly recommended them! We hired Charles Graves Painting to do some wood replacement and then paint my exterior siding and trims. We hadn't painted it for over 7 years and it was something that always bothered me but we kept putting it on hold. When I started to call around for estimates, Charles Graves Painting was in the middle but had the best resume and I felt most comfortable with them. Charles was the only company that right away showed me their insurance and license number, which I appreciated. It was a red flag that other companies didn't seem to have it. My home has some high places so I wanted to make sure that I would be covered in case an accident happened. I also had a lot of wood replacement that uneeded to be done and some pieces were a lot of work, and Charles' company showed me photos of wood replacement they had done. When they came out, Emilio was their crew leader. I appreciate Emilio's patience in checking everything and making sure all the rotten wood was replaced. They did a thorough prepping of everything before painting it. When the job was done, I was really happy with how my exterior looks and so was my husband. It looks so much better compared to before and we've already gotten compliments on it. read more

Their work is EXCELLENT. And Charles and his team were very knowledgeable. We hired other painters from Craigslist before I hired Charles Graves Painting to paint our home, and the other painters trashed our home and the job was atrocious. Charles Graves Painting fixed their mess and now the entire job looks flawless. Highly recommend them. Also worth noting- the other painters gave us wrong recommendations on trim paint (the other painters recommended a semi gloss, but it wasn't enamel based and didnt look right. Charles recommended the Pro Classic in semi gloss and it looks great) and the other painters also got the wrong finish for the bathrooms. During the estimate, Charles expertly assessed what paint we had gotten, and gave a detailed explanation as to what changes we needed to make for a professional job. If you are thinking about saving money by going cheaper- don't. We learned the hard way that quality is worth the price, and painting isn't quite as simple as we initially thought. It was a humbling experience but also a great experience, and totally worth every penny. They will be doing a job for my sister in law next month. read more

I had a great experience with Charles Graves Painting LLC and team. We reached out to a few paint contractors serving this area and we ultimately chose them to paint our walls, coffered ceilings, regular ceilings, crown molding, and cabinets. It was a big job and we had a ton of questions. All questions were answered professionally. They also provided us a copy of their certificate of insurance with their estimate. The team came on time and finished within a reasonable timeframe. One day they worked late in the evening to make sure everything looked good and all the touch ups were finished. I really appreciated the fact that all the guys had a great attitude while they worked. We were anxious to get everything done quickly so we could hurry and move all of our stuff in, but they made sure job was done well and correctly which I greatly appreciated. The lead guy, Juan, was awesome. Always communicated exactly what they were doing everyday so we never really had any questions. If there were any, he or Charles always got back to us quickly. Everything turned out great. Based off my experience, I wouldn't hesitate to use them again. read more

I highly recommend Charles Graves! I live in Burke VA and had a change in my flooring renovation. My flooring was coming in on a Wed but my daughters room desperately needed painting. I knew the best time to paint was prior to floor installation while everything was out of her room. At 1 pm on a Tuesday I desperately looked for a reasonable painting company who could paint the room that day before floor installation. When I contacted Charles Graves, he sent a team out within 2 hours to paint! Gave me a great deal and did an excellent job! The painters were in/out. My floors were installed the next day. Seeing everything new and shiny I contacted Charles Graves back and asked if I could schedule the ceiling for paint. Having everything new and shining I didn't think the ceilings would matter but it did. Charles Graves is sending a crew out to paint my ceilings at no extra charge! I highly recommend this company. Not only are they accommodating but they are friendly and reasonable. They provide quality work. read more

I called Charles Graves Painting because we needed a medium sized painting project done on short notice. At first, Charles said they couldn't do it, because they were all booked for this week. I pleaded, and mentioned that part of the painting was for my mom, as I really wanted to surprise her with her favorite color for her new bedroom as she is coming to stay with us. In all my years, I have never seen the head of a business himself come out and take care of a project, yet that's exactly what he did. It's refreshing to see that he doesn't just manage, he also knows what he's doing. It's even more refreshing to see a man of character. I called Charles when we really needed him, and even though my budget was tight, he went out of his way to help us. I could tell that he didn't need the money. But he worked hard, stayed late to get it done, did a thorough job, and it looks remarkable. I even had him stay over for dinner with family, because he really hadn't eaten much all day. read more

Charles Graves Painting painted our exterior, and the walls and trims of the interior. Let me start by saying that their patch work was very thorough and expertly done, their lines are perfectly straight, and everything was safe and covered. I was also impressed that- unlike the first 3 estimates I received- Charles both knew that 1) you couldn't paint below a specific temperature (he knew the temperature), and 2) That there was an available additive you could ship in that would lower the freezing temp/prevent running, and allow them to paint in cold weather. Two of my estimates were painters- one thought you could "ust go ahead and paint in the cold, it don't matter" and the other kept shaking his head and saying "no, you cant do it". Even the other (much more expensive) painting company, didn't know this solution! The project was expertly managed, professionally completed, fast and beautifully, and so far it has held up perfectly. I highly recommend them over anyone else read more

I drive up to my property in Virginia twice a year. During the summer time and during the holidays since that's where majority of my family is. I heard about Charles Graves Painting from my next door neighbor who had just used them for painting the majority of his top floor to his home. I spoke with Charles on the phone to schedule a time for him to meet with me. I was interested in having my downstairs living room painted and 2 bedrooms. They gave me a reasonable price for it so I bit the hook and started the process. It was pretty straightforward and was only on a 2 week timeline. The painters were able to successfully paint my downstairs and 2 upstairs bedrooms within that 2 week time frame. I'm thankful I went with a company that understood I was on a time sensitive trip down to my VA property and needed them to finish before I left to be able to thoroughly examine the quality of work. Thanks again for the spectacular work and formidable customer service! read more

Hello, I had my town house painted from Charle's crew. Here are couple of things I liked about it: 1) I took quote from two other companies but price given by Charles was competitive, reasonable and satisfactory. 2) I believe Charles is very knowledge and you should take suggestion on which paint to use. Trust me you will get a good input. I bought by own paint but i regret after Charles told me what to buy and why? and the price given by him for paint was unbeatable. 3) Omar and his crew painted my house. I am impressed with the work they performed. They did their work quickly, nicely, quietly and professionally. They knew what to do right from the start. One thing, I would like to suggest Charles that he should try to come initially to explain work to the crew so there should not be any mis understanding and at the completion of the work to verify every thing has been done as mentioned in the contract which give customer a satisfaction. Raj read more

I found Charles through Yelp, and he proved to be the perfect choice for painting our new home. Not only do we love the paint job, but we get compliments on the work every time people come over. Fairly priced (and in line with other estimates we received), Charles' team worked diligently on our home with a goal of doing the job right. Instead of cutting corners, they put in extra hours to ensure every inch of the place looked pristine and welcoming. We ended up wanting more trim work done than we had originally thought, Charles was more than willing to help us get the exact look that we had seen in a magazine- it came out perfect. Ultimately, Charles and his crew took care of the job in a way that reflected how they'd do their own homes. There was clearly a lot of pride in making our home more welcoming and livable, and it really looked like a whole new apartment when he was done. I'd hire them again and recommend them in a heartbeat. read more

I've been meaning to write an update but haven't had an opportunity or motivation to do so until now. After the initial euphoria settled in, the workmanship was just not what we expected and hoped for. I'm not a painter so I do not fully know why the paint on my kitchen cabinets, of which Charles crew refaced, began flaking off in several spots. We had to get it redone by another contractor. While Charles did guaranteed his work, he did not respond to my wife's calls and demands to remedy the defects. Needless to say, we are not please with the durability of the product we were given. I suspected that the cabinets were not adequately sanded and primed so that the paint could properly adhere. The paint should not be peeling after a few months. Anyways, my honest recommendation is to look elsewhere for paint services. My apologies to anyone who may have hired the painter based upon my review and received substandard work. read more

Over the course of my life I've probably painted 2 dozen walls across 4 homes, always opting to do it myself. But, with baby number 2 on the way, I just couldn't find an extra hour in the day and was pushing it off for weeks. With the paint and rollers sitting in the nursery I kept pushing the priority further back. That's when I stumbled upon Charles Graves and his team. Charles' team didn't just respond quickly to my need, they came out within a matter of days to do the job; they made my priority their priority. They kept me intimately informed about the progress, showing me coats, asking if I wanted more, and made me a part of the process. They performed 3 coats within a 4 hour period and left the room spotless. As a matter of fact, it might have been cleaner than when they first came. The room was perfectly painted and I fully intend on hiring Charles and his team next time I have work that needs to be done. read more

Charles Graves Contracting did an excellent job scraping, repairing, and painting an old historic house in a historic neighborhood with very high standards. The job required hand scraping the entire house to rid it of peeling and buckling old paint. This was tough to do because it is a very tall house with long eaves and 2 covered porches. Then Charles painted on a detailed 4-color-scheme paint job which was challenging because the house has a lot of windows and accentuated trim work. Charles was always able to make recommendations on the best products and paints to use for different situations. Lastly, Charles was willing to work in colder weather and under high pressure to finish the job quickly so that the house can go on the market. He succeeded in painting the house to the standards of the neighborhood and in time for it to hit the market without having to wait until spring time to finish the paint job. read more