1950s capes and ranches
Homes from Bedford's postwar boom were built before 1978, so lead-safe prep is part of any job that disturbs the old paint.
House painters in
Bedford, MA.
Bedford is about twelve miles east of Stow, and Ed paints its postwar homes and its older center alike.
Painting homes
in Bedford.
Bedford doubled in size between 1950 and 1960, and more than 1,400 homes went up in the 1950s alone, so capes and ranches from that era are a big part of town. The older core runs along Great Road through the Bedford Center Historic District, and the early-1700s Job Lane House stands on North Road. The Shawsheen River runs through town, the Concord River forms part of the border, and the Minuteman Bikeway ends at Bedford Depot.
Ed comes out himself to see the house, inside and out if you want both, and writes an estimate with each step and product listed. For a postwar cape or ranch that can be exterior house painting with lead-safe prep, interior painting, kitchen cabinet painting, deck staining or a good power washing. If you're in the historic district, he'll remind you to check colors with the town first. He stops in every day while the crew is there, so questions get answered on the spot.
Bedford homes,
and what they need.
Bedford Center district
The town says a color change in the district needs a Historic District Commission hearing, with white as the exception.
Along Great Road
Houses on busy roads like Great Road and Route 62 collect road film and winter salt. A good wash comes first.
Have a Bedford house that needs paint?
What Ed does
in Bedford.
- Exterior PaintingWashing, scraping, sanding, priming and two finish coats, with paint Ed picks to suit your siding and New England weather.
- Interior PaintingWalls, ceilings, trim, windows and doors, prepared properly and finished with clean lines.
- Cabinet PaintingKitchen cabinets and bath vanities cleaned, sanded, primed and finished hard enough for daily use.
- Deck & Exterior StainingDecks, stairs, railings and cedar shingle, cleaned down, stained and sealed against sun, rain and snow.
- Power WashingSiding, decks and trim washed the right way, on its own or as the first step before paint or stain.
What customers
say about Ed.
“Ed was not intimidated, gave us a lot of great advice, and did an outstanding job.”
“He took the time to explain the job in detail. I knew exactly what I was paying for.”
“It had held up so well that only one small north-facing section needed touching up.”
“The cabinets look as great today as they did when they were first painted.”
“We have used Beacon Painting at least twice over the last 12 years.”
“He quoted meticulously and fairly. He and his crew are passionate professionals.”
“He is our “go to” guy for painting.”
“Great service, great price!”
“I have used Beacon in the past and would use them again.”
“The team worked hard to prep the surface, which had lots of peeling paint.”
“One of the best experiences I have had with a contractor in recent memory.”
“Ed came by each day to monitor progress and make sure I was satisfied.”
Questions from
Bedford.
Ed is 12 miles east of Stow. Call him now.
Do you paint houses in Bedford?
Yes. Bedford is about twelve miles from Stow, within Beacon's regular area.
Should I test for lead before painting a 1950s house?
If the house was built before 1978, it's safest to assume the old paint may contain lead and plan for lead-safe prep. Ed will explain how scraping, containment and clean-up are handled on your house.
Do I need approval to repaint in the historic district?
If you're changing color in the Bedford Center Historic District, the town says a hearing is needed unless the new color is white. Check with the Historic District Commission first.
Can you freshen up a 1950s ranch?
Yes. New exterior paint, crisp trim and a stained deck go a long way on a postwar house, and Ed can price them together.
Do you paint interiors as well?
Yes. Walls, ceilings, trim and kitchen cabinets, at any time of year.
Nearby towns Ed paints in
Lexington14 miles east of Stow
Concord8 miles east of Stow
Carlisle10 miles northeast of Stow
Lincoln10 miles east of StowTown photos from Wikimedia Commons: Bedford by John Phelan (CC BY 3.0) · Lexington by Henry Hudson Kitson (Public domain) · Concord by National Park Service Digital Image Archives (Public domain) · Carlisle by Tim Pierce (CC BY 3.0) · Lincoln by Daderot (CC BY-SA 3.0).
Painting in
Bedford?
Ed is about 12 miles away in Stow. He'll come walk the house, look at every surface and write it all down for you.
Photo: John Phelan (CC BY 3.0), Wikimedia Commons