Williams's name says it all - super professional from initial scoping and pricing to finishing. They took extra care to understand the needs of my old house and working while I occupied it, provided spot-on advice for specific problem areas, and recommended T&M for certain labor-intensive conditions that were priced after they did tests (removing 100-year-old wallpaper, etc.) They started and finished on time every day and on schedule overall. Everyone on the team was so courteous and accommodating, and communicated well with me every step of the way. They were somewhat more expensive than my other bids but well worth it. 5 stars all around! read more

In October 2022, we hired Williams to paint our exterior trim, garage doors, and iron rail, and were impressed from start to finish. Their pricing was fair, communication clear, and clean-up thorough. The results were beautiful, and we knew we'd call them again for future projects. In September 2025, after that great experience, we brought Williams back to paint our basement and handle some drywall repair. The father-and-son team who worked with us were outstanding--professional, friendly, and reliable. They arrived on time, did excellent work, and left everything neat and clean. From start to finish, their estimator and office staff also showed great professionalism--providing clear scheduling, prompt responses, and excellent follow-up--which made the entire process smooth and stress-free. As part of this project, we also had Williams install new ceiling lights and dimmer switches. Their electrician was skilled and efficient, and the installation turned out great. Williams has been a pleasure to work with on both projects, and we would happily recommend them for any painting or electrical needs. read more

I have used Williams several times. Most times the job has been by the hour, and we thought they were very reasonable. Most recently, we were quoted a price which we thought was a little high, and once the job was completed, in only a few hours, we thought the estimate would change. When we asked about it, we were told it was a "job" price. (Which was almost double the amount of the eight hour job we had done last year. And it took them less than 4 hours to complete the job.) So although the work was adequate, for that price, no one offered to caulk or do anything except the bare minimum for the job. And there were a few splatters and smears. Just a little disappointed this time. read more

This company saved me! I needed a last-minute paint job that included completely scraping off old paint that had bubbled up due to humidity, applying compound, and repainting a master bedroom. I called around to several paint companies that couldn't do the job for weeks, and some companies said it was a "huge" project that couldn't be done quickly. Williams answered the phone, booked me for eight hours with a painter the next day, and had the entire job completed in two days. The painters and office administrators were friendly and professional and the final product looks great! I don't know what I would have done without their quick turnaround time because I needed the work done ASAP for a new tenant moving in. I am SO grateful and would highly recommend this company! read more

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Painted my exterior house and garage, which required power washing and wood repairs. All things done top notch and my house never looked better. Very happy! read more

I got a Yelp response shortly after hitting 'submit' on my request for a quote to paint the exterior of my home. In my request, besides house information (size, location, material), i included some questions i'd hoped to discuss with whoever did the quote. He said someone would call me the next day. I got a call to schedule the window during which someone would come by to see the house. I got a confirmation email for my appointment. Then, the day of the appt, i got a call at work that he was running early; could he come early? I live 2 miles from work (don't hate) so i said sure and went home. He arrived 15 minutes later and sat in his car for 10 minutes before knocking at the door (it was almost the appointment time). He did not know that the quote was for the exterior until i told him. He asked if we had picked a color. I said, "no, some sort of grey, i guess." He made a weak attempt to sell me on their design services to help me pick a color. I told him that i was selling the house and didn't care. He later emailed me a quote that was twice the cost of the other quote i had but was for precisely the same work. I didn't respond. They didn't follow up. I also called Edwards Enterprises Custom Painting and Wow 1 Day Painting. Wow gave me a quote; Edwards could not be bothered. read more

I hired Williams to paint my bathroom walls, along with some minor carpentry work there and a couple of places elsewhere. I give my point of contact (poc) at Williams a five-star rating and the work four stars, so my overall rating is around 4.5 stars. My poc was responsive to any questions or comments I had, and was timely with their responses when I left messages. My poc was good to work with. The overall job the workers did was good, but there were some minor errors that resulted in my rating for them. They corrected for most of them, but one they did not get - a little paint on the floor between the toilet and wall - was compensated for by my poc (the contractor I hired to remove the paint, which included removing and reinstalling the toilet, charged about the same amount that my poc compensated me for). read more

Had a leaking window from a rotted wood frame in my apartment, these guys came out and did an amazing job!! I wish I'd gotten their names but they were super nice, very professional and answered all my questions. I can't say enough good things about the work they did. The pictures speak for themselves! read more

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The foreman, Juan Maldonado, and his painter Alfonso, did an outstanding job painting our garage floor. Preparation of the surface is critical and they were meticulous and thorough in doing so. Used quality paint, finished on time and clean up was superior. read more

We have used several painting companies over 23 years in Old Town Alexandria. When I found Williams I would never use any other company. I believe that I have used them 4-5 times. Yaneze is the estimator. She is so professional and sweet. Natalie, scheduler, Is the same. They are both so easy to work with. I ask for Omar. He has been the lead on all of my projects. Whatever I ask him to do, he does without any hesitation. This January Omar and Detu (spelling) had a huge project to paint the interior for us to put the house on the market. They did a wonderful job. Even staying longer on 2 days to make up for 2 snow days. I always recommend Williams Painting to my neighbors and friends! Pat and Kevin Moore 3/19/21 read more

I just noticed that Arturo and Erick brought in some high-gloss white paint and touched up a few corners of the decorative molding that the cat had been chewing on, which wasn't even in the work order! You guys are the best! read more

It has been an absolute pleasure to work with Williams Professional Painting. We bought a new house and had them come in and paint from ceiling to baseboard, as well as paint the exterior. Henry the lead on the job was very patient with the changes we asked for, Dave was super awesome and accommodating and Lisa our color specialist was excellent in ensuring we picked colors that blended well. There was constant communication throughout the whole job, which started and completed on time. I loved that I knew what was going on at any time. I will continue to do business with Williams for a long time. read more

I hired Williams Professional Painting to restain our back deck and a small deck on the front of our house. It was a fabulous experience from start to finish. Every time I called the office, the staff was extremely polite, knowledgeable and efficient. The estimator, Bryan Pinto, showed up as scheduled and was very knowledgeable and helpful. The price quoted was reasonable and exactly what I was ultimately charged. The workers, Walter (Sr) and Walter (Jr), showed up on time and did a fabulous job. They were both very personable, respectful of our property, and did an exceptional job. In two days the project was finished. They returned briefly on the third day to put the furniture back on the deck. The next time I need some painting done, Williams will be my first and only call. I enthusiastically recommend Williams. Joan D read more

We really wanted to hire Williams Professional Painting to paint our condo but there was, in their words, "a lot of back and forth" (because we had questions) and was told "it's not going to work out" (after we asked for a definite timeline to be added to our contract). These are not statements I like to hear from people I will be paying to provide a service. We have received many estimates that all included timelines. Williams could not provide us with a timeline but had an hourly rate structure in their contract! We did request someone come see our space after all the "back and forth" but they were, "trying to save everyone some time" by just providing us figures over the phone. Maybe if they sent someone out to see our space this would have worked out... In response to the message from David W.: We did not have a hard deadline for our project. If that was noted in our file and communicated by their office staff, I think this highlights the difficulty we had in collecting information to be able to schedule our project. read more

I serve on the Board of a 75-unit condominium in Washington, DC which was in need of modernization. The building, approaching 20 years old, had dark lighting, dated furniture, and damaged walls throughout. We secured a number of quotes from firms that promised to provide an attractive refresh of the property's common areas, but ultimately selected Williams Professional Painting for their excellent communication and pledge to work within our budget limitations. Throughout the multi-month renovation, Rick and his team provided regular status updates and went above and beyond to share updates with the community so they knew when certain areas would close. The Williams team is incredibly detail-oriented, ensuring that all work was inspected by the foreman and proactively touched-up as needed. Although the company calls itself a "painting" company, the Williams team did SO much more for our building, including re-building outdoor PVC fencing that needed to be replaced, constructing custom gym cubbies, installing modern lighting, replacing roof tiles in the gym, creating a custom wall protection system, and renovating a bathroom. Williams Professional Painting is now our go-to for all building-related improvement projects and we highly recommend them to any commercial building that values quality and a commitment to staying on-budget. read more

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We hired Williams Professional Painting to paint our foyer, stairwell, kitchen, and bathroom. Mr. Williams is an extremely nice guy and a straight shooter. The painters were always on time, which was hugely appreciated, and they did excellent work. We did have to have some touch ups done - one to some stripe work that was not done to design spec...and a another to fix a crooked stripe and repaint over where some flat white had gotten on our gloss white trim. Even though they had to come out to touch up a few mistakes, they were happy to do so and were very gracious. To me, customer service is truly demonstrated when a company is polite and friendly about fixing mistakes, so I was very happy with their service, overall. And, the paint looks fantastic! Another perk - if you are interested in any design consultation, Carey Schuster is their in-house interior decorator. She is an absolute gem! Young, fresh, full of energy and ideas, and understood exactly what we were trying to accomplish. We get so many compliments on the colors and detail work she designed for us. I have recommended her to several people, including my exacting parents. If you are stumped on colors, or want to try something dramatic or different, look no futher. read more

Williams Professional Painting has done every paint and drywall job I've needed in my 3 various homes since moving back to DC from Belgium in 2005. When I need paint or drywall work done, I don't think twice about calling Rick Williams to schedule a job. Its one of the easiest parts of any renovation or touch up work I've done in any of my homes. And now I can add soundproofing drywall work to the list of things that Williams Professional Painting has handled with its same excellent standards. Cristian and his team were consumate professional. Incredibly aware and respectful that they were working in a valued customers home, they were careful not to damage my newly installed hardwood floor while keeping their work area neat and clean through the 7 day project. And after they left, there was no major follow-up clean up operation for me to undertake like I'm used to with other vendors. The place was so well cleaned by Cristian and team, there was literally nothing left for me to do after they left but put a few minor things back in their place. As far as the workmanship, outstanding! For the work that went into the installation of the QuietRock sheetrock, the GreenGlue sound dampening compound and the QuietSeal caulk, you don't notice a thing behind the expert drywall hanging, mudding, sanding, painting and trim reinstallation. All the work below the surface literally disappears beneath the great finish. Oh, and one final note that definitely bears pointing out: the sanding! Or lack of it. I've never had such a large drywall project produce so little drywall dust. I think it was a testament to Cristian and team's expert efficiency at their craft. Outstanding work! My go to paint, drywall and now, residential soundproofing specialists! read more

Well, Williams Professional Painting (WPP) was here again yesterday to paint my garage and adjoining storage room. I have used WPP many times for exterior and interior work. In short, Dave Williams' crews, no matter who shows up, do excellent work. I never worry about the quality of the work. I have always been completely satisfied. His crews are always on time, meticulous in their attention to detail, and extremely careful about job cleanliness. If you want to stop wondering about who to get for your painting needs, then call WPP. read more

Williams did a great job painting all the interior rooms and adding crown molding in our new house. Dave was very responsive, meeting with us on a saturday for an estimate, only a day after I first contacted him. (Most other painters I contacted either returned calls several days later or not at all). The painting team, led by Luis, was on-time, efficient, clean and very accomodating. I would highly recommend them. read more

Truly amazing! Williams just finished their fifth job for us over these past few years. They are exceptional in every sense of the word - from the scheduling, to the care and attention that the crew put in, to the excellent quality of work. They are a true model company. read more

Fast response and the process of obtaining an estimate was easy and painless. Excellent customer service.

I didn't actually get any work done by Williams because my timeline would not work with the schedule but they actually sent me an email to let me know that they would have to decline the opportunity to work on my project. This is the first time I've ever received such a courtesy from contractors in the home improvement business, and I cannot express how wonderfully professional this is. I have had far too many experiences of contractors coming out to estimate, only to never contact me again, or to go through the trouble of sending me a quote and then never actually schedule the work. While I did find someone who was able to do the work I requested in my short time frame, in the future, I will definitely contact Williams again for a bid. Just this email was enough to tell me about the company culture here, and I have great confidence in their professionalism. read more

Williams Professional Painting was recommended by my someone in my neighborhood and we've used them twice. The first time, they did parts of our exterior and front door. Job was done well and quickly. Plus they left the touch-up paint with me in case I needed it. Second time they painted our entire kitchen (including the ceiling). I would definitely use them again. read more

We recently moved into an old rowhouse that needed a lot of work, and have been dealing with many contractors/trades over the past 6 months. Williams was by far the best of all for this house, and maybe of any contractor I've ever dealt with. They were responsive, courteous, and professional, they painted the entire exterior in less than a week, and the results were absolutely beautiful. They were encasulating lead-based paint, and took great care to mitigate the danger. All of the workers were exceedingly nice. When we noticed a few issues, they sent someone out within a week to do the fixes. I can't say enough positive things about this company - I will recommend them to anyone. read more

Williams Professional Paint did a beautiful job on our new home. We got quotes from a few painters, and two others came in slightly lower, but we were impressed with WPP from the start. Jose and his team were on time and thorough, and the results look great! read more

Hi everyone, I recently hired Williams to soundproof / sound insulate two walls in my condo in downtown Washington DC. My crew foreman's name was Christian. Overall, they did a really nice job. My house was clean and put back together when they were done, the estimate was good, and they finished on time. Rick, the business owner was very attentive to my needs, and helped me get this project accomplished. Dice stars. Some specifics: 1) The company has a lot of experience with soundproofing, and I really relied on that. No soundproofing job is perfect, but I think that they did a good job improving my living situation. The in person estimate by Rick was thorough, helpful, and honest. 2) Rick hires good people. My foreman Christian was on time, polite, and very professional. He really did a nice job with the fit and finish of the job, which included finishing paint. The crew was also very good. In general, these guys are pros. 3) The Williams team is available to talk to you. I spoke with Amy and a number of others who helped me out with billing and whatnot - which was pretty great. It was really nice having a team of people on the other end of the phone. Overall, a great experience. The job was expensive, but seemed to be priced fairly given the cost of materials and labor to finish in the time required. YMMV, but I found the company to be a good value, given the level of craftsmanship and customer service. read more

This company is as good as it gets. There is a reason why Professional is their middle name, because they are every bit Professional. I have used Williams several times over the last few years and they have always exceeded my expectations. From now on I just give them the key to the house and let them do what they do best, paint, minor drywall repair etc. The most recent job was exterior touch up painting on my 1930's home. They did exactly what they said, when they said, for the price they said. This is an outstanding home service company. All home service companies should be this good. read more

I called and asked for an estimate to paint my kitchen cabinets. I was asked to send pictures which I did. After they received the pictures they sent them to their estimator and provided a price. I asked them to call me to answer some questions that I had. I asked a number of questions about their process used to paint cabinets and how they arrived at their estimate. After questioning the price, and finding out that they charge approx. $120/hr per painter I asked for further pricing detail. They responded a day later and instead of providing the pricing detail they said they were no longer interested in the job. I asked why they weren't interested and they said it was due to work backlog issues. It's ironic how they chose to no-bid due to a backlog issue one day after me asking for pricing detail. I'm going with a more transparent company. Thanks to Kim for NOT providing the customer with a response to a reasonable request. Be careful with this company, and don't you dare question their price. read more

After setting up an appointment a week ahead of time the painter did not show up for two hours. After calling for the third time he let me know he was still hanging out in the office doing paper work. He then let me know he would give me an estimate over the phone- sight unseen for almost $6,000 - he would only have to paint one bathroom and about 1800 square feet with 8 foot flat ceilings and no closets. Very basic, very simple work interior only on an empty house. I had already selected my colors and was ready to go. They will never get my business. Very unprofessional! read more

This is the second time we have worked with Williams Professional Painting. We were thrilled with the first job we had them do (interior painting) so we hired them again to do another interior paint job and we are just as happy this time. We have them coming out for an estimate for some drywall work soon and I am sure we will work with them on many projects in the future. Highly recommend! read more

Dave and his team are as good as it gets, in my opinion. I have lived in my townhome for over 10 years and Williams PP consistently does the best work at a reasonable price. I have used them multiple times. They're not always the least expensive or the most expensive. It has varied but they are consistent in their work. The employees are extremely respectful and professional. I highly recommend them. read more

I have used Williams Professional Painting since I purchased my home a number of years ago. I strayed once but came back! Dave Williams has painted my 2 story home 5+ x, done interior and exterior carpentry, repaired plaster ceilings, repaired wood shutters, re-screened porches, and misc other jobs. He is simply EXCELLENT! They are prompt, reliable, quick, fairly priced, safe to leave your home with, bonded, friendly and professional. They also use the best products and follow-up and "make you happy". The last work was done by Juan and he is very skilled! All of their staff is nice. This is a FIVE STAR COMPANY. read more

We had WPP come out and redo our bathroom, paint, install vanity etc They were prompt and highly competent. Their work was excellent and prices very competitive. We had Ricardo and Salas-Jaime....we would highly recommend. read more

We had Williams PP back to paint a bedroom that had been treated roughly for over 10 years. Ricardo and his team were all that I expected from Williams PP: timely, professional, and courteous. The room is gorgeous! Thanks for another quality job done beautifully and efficiently. read more

Rick, the owner, is AWESOME. His crew came in and painted our 3 story townhome in under 2 days, and even came back to fix what the electrician destroyed of my brand new paint job. The job his men did was incredible, and working with Rick was incredibly easy. I highly recommend him and his business! read more

Williams Professional Painting painted my living room and kitchen. The painter did a beautiful job. He came at the time scheduled, and was very tidy. It's amazing what a good patch, and paint job can do to walls that weren't that good to begin with. The communication during the project was very good. I would highly recommend them! read more

They were professional and did what we set out to accomplish. I am so glad we are finally moved and now we have a fresh coat of paint.

I just bought a new place in Columbia Heights and don't really have the time to paint it myself, so based on reviews, I called Williams Prof Painting. I have a busy schedule but Yanize was able to set up an appt for my free estimate that fit in with my schedule. Rick came over and gave some good suggestions and some helpful advise. I was unable to be at my home for the scheduled painting so I left a secured key for the painters; a day later I was able to inspect the work and I was very pleased. The painters left my condo as clean as they found it, didn't spill paint all over the place and obviously took time to do the edging around the kitchen fixtures. I am very pleased with Williams and will certainly call them back when I decide to paint my 2nd floor. In addition, I was not charged a cent over the estimated price. Thanks Rick, and thank your men for a job well done. read more

We had Williams paint the interior of our home and were very pleased. Rick came over on a Saturday to walk through the home and to make sure he understood what we were looking for in each room (i.e. colors and finish). Once we had agreed on a price, he took it back to the office and was extremely responsive and helpful in getting two of his painters over to do the job on a tight time-line. The painters themselves were fantastic. They were professional and efficient, and we were very comfortable giving them access to our home when we weren't around. They completed a pretty big job in only two days. When we noticed some small areas after they had finished that needed touching up, Rick was once again very responsive and had the painters come back later that same day to address our issues. While we did get quotes from other companies that were lower than Williams', in our view, you get what you pay for. Not only did we end up with a great paint job, but the experience dealing with Rick and his team was a very pleasant one. We highly recommend using Williams Professional Painting. read more

We could not have been more pleased with Williams Professional Painting. I first noticed their vans at another house in our neighborhood a month or so before we needed painting and made a mental note to check the company's reviews, and I can now report that the good reviews that I read are true! First, our estimator, Jose, was very professional and responsive, and we appreciated his advice on painting needs for our home. I also needed painting done on a tight schedule and, despite an initial small mix-up in the scheduling, Williams was able to very quickly and professionally resolve the issue and assured me that the project would be finished on time (and it was!), even if it required extra painters. (I should also at this point say that all of their office staff I interacted with, and in particular Yanize, were kind, professional and understanding.) The interior painting work itself was beautifully done and of excellent quality, and the painting team, Dagoberto and Carlos (along with Franklin on the first day) were professional, skilled, courteous and considerate. They arrived right on time each day and worked very hard, producing beautifully painted rooms. I felt very much at ease with them in our house and appreciated the attention to detail of their work. They really went above and beyond in their painting work. They also worked hard cleaning up all of the painting materials and dust afterwards. In short, our experience with Williams was a wholly positive one, and I would not hesitate to use Williams again and recommend Williams to others. I look forward to using Williams when we have another painting project! read more