Residential Painting & Staining — Hollis, NH
Careful interior and exterior painting, plus wood finishing, for homes across Southern New Hampshire and Northern Massachusetts. Thorough preparation, detailed written estimates, and work designed to hold up.
What We Do
Every job begins with a thorough walkthrough and a detailed written estimate — no surprises, no pressure. Premium materials, careful prep, and a clean site from day one to the last coat.
Our Work
A selection of recent exterior painting and staining projects across southern New Hampshire.
Project 01
Before & During
After
Project 02
Before
After
The Process
During
Primed — Front
Primed — Wall Detail
Corner — Before
Corner — After
About
Perfectionist Painting LLC is an owner-operated painting business based in Hollis, NH. Eric leads every project from the first walkthrough through final inspection, with clear communication, careful protection, and no surprises.
Premium materials only — Benjamin Moore and Sherwin-Williams product lines, chosen specifically for each surface and substrate.
Transparent, no-pressure estimates with a full written breakdown so you understand exactly what you're paying for.
Trusted carpentry partner for pre-paint rot repair and board replacement — so the whole project is coordinated, not piecemeal.
Fully insured. References and detailed project examples are available on request.
What Clients Say
When we first contacted Eric about our 1890 stick-style Victorian it was clear this wasn't going to be just another job for him. He prepares extremely detailed proposals describing each step — washing, scraping, priming, painting coat 1, coat 2, square footage — then reviews it with you before you agree. Once you agree, he executes accordingly so there are no unpleasant surprises. He might be the hardest working person I've worked with, painting 30+ feet up from 8am to 8pm and moving sides of the house to follow the sun so it wouldn't affect the paint. He even sent photos at the end of each day while I was on vacation so I knew the work was in good hands. Words that come to mind: quality, experience, dependability, integrity, and trust.
Perfectionist Painting is not hyperbole. Eric demonstrated an attention to detail we have not witnessed in any other contractor. He kept us fully in the loop, never showing up unexpectedly or making changes without confirming with us first. He worked quickly yet carefully and always left the work site clean. Where he distinguished himself most was his genuine care for us — he took extra steps to prevent lead contamination when we flagged it as a concern, and even gently relocated caterpillars that wandered into the work area after learning of our affinity for them. We cannot wait to work with Eric again.
Our 200+ year old house in Townsend was in desperate need of repair and painting. In particular, the south-facing side took a beating over the last 10 years or so from direct sunlight and ice jams. I built most of this house, but I am not a painter. Eric was referred to me by a good friend, and everything I was told about him was absolutely correct. First of all, he is a perfectionist and takes great pride in his work. It became clear almost immediately that his main goal was to do what the customer needed and leave them smiling. Both were accomplished here. Eric was amazingly flexible as I tried to keep ahead of him repairing siding, and as you might expect, uncovering siding from an old house often creates surprises — and there were some. None of this bothered Eric; he was solely interested in doing a great job on the house. He was a pleasure to work with and to have around, and he helped us make good decisions on painting that I could never have made myself. I cannot recommend him enough. He will be back in the springtime to do the other side. A great guy, an honest person, and a pleasure to work with.
Eric has been painting throughout my home since 2019 and has truly transformed every room. His work is genuinely professional — he leaves each room cleaner than he found it. As an extra bonus, Eric is extremely polite, friendly, dependable and professional at all times. I look forward to working with him again this summer and for years to come.
Before You Hire
A clear plan makes for a better project. Here is how Perfectionist Painting approaches the details that affect the finished result.
My estimates are detailed because that is the only fair way I know to arrive at a price.
Before I price a project, I need to understand what is actually there: which surfaces are being painted, their condition, the preparation they require, how many coats are needed, and what materials—and how much material—the job will take. If a house has paint failure or adhesion problems, the estimate should also explain how those areas will be corrected and what will be done to reduce the chance of the same problem returning.
Without that information, a price is mostly an assumption. A vague estimate may be quicker to write, but it leaves the homeowner guessing about what they are paying for and leaves the contractor guessing about the work required. Neither is fair.
As a consumer myself, I appreciate value. I work hard for my money, and if I am spending more—or spending less—I want to understand why. I believe a homeowner deserves the same clarity. My estimate is meant to show where the money is going and what level of work it is buying.
I know how important that feels because I have experienced the opposite. I do not know much about cars, and when I have had car problems, I have felt stressed when someone gave me a diagnosis without really explaining what went wrong or what they planned to do about it. I want to know where my money is going and why.
I only feel comfortable when the person doing the work can explain the problem, the solution, and the reason behind it. That is the same clarity I try to give my clients.
It also gives you a useful way to compare proposals. If one estimate identifies the preparation, number of coats, materials, and how existing paint failures will be handled, while another gives only a bottom-line number, they may not be pricing the same job. I want you to be able to make that decision with your eyes open.
If I uncover a condition that could not reasonably have been seen during the estimate, I stop, show you what I found, and explain the options before moving forward.
Preparation is not one standard checklist. It starts with looking at the condition of each surface and deciding what it needs before paint is applied.
Caulking, for example, is not just there to make trim lines look cleaner. Open joints and gaps can allow water to work its way behind trim. Over time, that moisture can contribute to paint failure, wood damage, and early rot. Proper caulking helps close those entry points before they become a larger problem.
Sanding is also about more than appearance. It removes loose or failing paint, softens hard edges, and gives sound existing coatings the surface texture needed for the next coat to adhere properly. Skipping that step can leave new paint bonded to an unstable or overly slick surface.
Bare wood needs primer before finish paint. Primer is the layer designed to bond to the wood and provide a stable surface for the finish coats. Painting bare wood without primer is like trying to pour orange juice without a glass: there is nothing there to properly hold and receive it. The finish paint may cover at first, but it is not being given the foundation it needs to perform well over time.
The point of preparation is to address the reasons paint fails—not simply cover them up.
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