Name: AJ Painting Services Inc.
Address: Ashland, MA, 01721, US
Telephone: +15082503761
Price range: $$
Rating: 5.0

Week before

Setup tasks (you handle)

Clear small items off dressers, shelves, side tables, and mantels.Crews move and protect furniture — but small fragile items are easier (and safer) for you to box up.
Take down wall art and mirrors.Patching nail holes is included; it's faster when walls are already clear.
Finalize all paint color selections.Picking colors during the project delays everything by days. Sample now if you're unsure.
Decide where pets will stay during workdays.Crews moving in and out upset most cats. Plan a quiet room or boarding for cats; dogs are usually fine in a back yard.
Confirm payment method and final scope with your painter in writing.

Day before

Final prep (you handle)

Clear the access path between front door and rooms being painted.Crews carry ladders, 5-gallon pails, and folded drop cloths. Tight hallways slow setup.
Move smaller furniture you're attached to into a non-painted room.Heavy furniture stays in place — crews move to the room center and cover it.
Remove curtains, drapes, and curtain rods if you want them re-installed clean.Crews can re-install but it adds time. Removing yourself saves on the estimate.
Park your car off the driveway if access matters.For exterior projects, the driveway becomes the staging area.
Communicate quiet hours, work-from-home calls, or kid nap schedules to the crew lead.

What your painter handles

Floor protection — drop cloths and plastic across every painted room.
Furniture protection — moving heavier pieces to room center, covering in plastic.
Removing switch plates and outlet covers — and re-installing them after.
Nail-hole filling, drywall patching, and minor crack repair.
Caulking trim joints (interior) or every exterior siding/trim joint.
Spot-priming bare wood, water-stained ceilings, and patches.
Daily cleanup and a final walk-through before invoicing.

Exterior-only additions

Trim shrubs and tall plants 18–24 inches off siding.Lets us pressure-wash and paint without crushing landscaping.
Move grills, patio furniture, kids' play equipment 6+ feet off the house.
Plan to be home OR available by phone for color confirmation on day 1.
Disable any outdoor sprinklers that hit siding — paint can't cure on damp wood.Schedule them off the entire week of paint application.

Day of

Be home for the day-1 walk-through (or available by phone).Confirms scope, color choices, and timeline. 10 minutes that prevents 5-day errors.
Show the crew the bathroom they can use, where to set up tools, and where they can park trucks.
Note the start and end times — your contract should specify these.
Verify the lead painter has your phone number for during-work questions.