Around Lake Boon
The lake was a summer colony before it filled with year-round homes. Damp air off the water and shade from the trees bring mildew sooner, so washing and primer choice matter.
House painters in
Stow, MA.
Stow is home. Ed Norris has run Beacon Painting from here since spring 2000, close to Honey Pot Hill Orchards and Lake Boon.
Painting homes
in Stow.
Stow was mostly farm and orchard land until the 1950s, and you can still see it. Old farmhouses sit beside postwar capes and newer colonials, many on wooded lots with long driveways. The Assabet River runs through town, Lake Boon is lined with homes, and the orchards along the back roads still sell apples every fall. Painting here means working on everything from weathered clapboard to cedar shingle.
Because this is our own town, Ed is never far away. He walks every side of the house himself, writes the estimate out in detail so you can see each step, and once the crew starts he stops by each day to check the work. Around Stow that might mean exterior house painting on an old farmhouse, deck staining at a lake house, power washing a shaded north wall, or interior painting and cabinet painting once the weather turns cold.
Stow homes,
and what they need.
Old farmhouses
Farmhouses here often carry many layers of old paint. If yours was built before 1978, the prep has to be lead-safe, and Ed will explain how it's handled.
Gleasondale
This village grew up around a mill on the Assabet and is mostly homes now. Houses near the river and wetlands see more moisture, which is hard on trim.
Have a Stow house that needs paint?
What Ed does
in Stow.
- Exterior PaintingWashing, scraping, sanding, priming and two finish coats, with paint Ed picks to suit your siding and New England weather.
- Deck & Exterior StainingDecks, stairs, railings and cedar shingle, cleaned down, stained and sealed against sun, rain and snow.
- Interior PaintingWalls, ceilings, trim, windows and doors, prepared properly and finished with clean lines.
- Power WashingSiding, decks and trim washed the right way, on its own or as the first step before paint or stain.
- Cabinet PaintingKitchen cabinets and bath vanities cleaned, sanded, primed and finished hard enough for daily use.
What customers
say about Ed.
“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.”
“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.”
Questions from
Stow.
Ed is Beacon’s home base. Call him now.
Do you paint houses in Stow?
Yes. Stow is where Beacon is based, and it's been home since spring 2000.
What affects the price of painting an old Stow farmhouse?
Mostly the prep. Layers of old paint, lead-safe work on wood painted before 1978, rotted boards that need replacing and the number of colors all add time. Ed walks the house and writes a detailed estimate, so you can see where the cost comes from.
Is it too late in the year to paint outside?
Into early fall, often not. Exterior paint needs dry wood and temperatures above about 50°F while it dries, so Ed watches the overnight lows. After that, interior painting and cabinet work fill the colder months.
Does Stow have a historic district to check with?
Stow has a Historical Commission but no local historic district, so a repaint doesn't normally need sign-off. Ask the town if you're unsure about your property.
When should I call about exterior work?
The outdoor season is short, so call over the winter or early spring. Ed will tell you where he can fit you in.
Do you paint lake houses?
Yes. Lake Boon homes are a good example of where a proper wash, mildew treatment and the right primer make the paint last.
Nearby towns Ed paints in
Maynard3 miles east of Stow
Boxborough4 miles north of Stow
Acton5 miles northeast of Stow
Bolton5 miles west of StowTown photos from Wikimedia Commons: Stow by Tim Pierce (CC BY 3.0) · Maynard by Swampyank (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Boxborough by John Phelan (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Acton by John Phelan (CC BY 3.0) · Bolton by John Phelan (CC BY 3.0).
Painting in
Stow?
Ed is right here in Stow. He'll come walk the house, look at every surface and write it all down for you.
Photo: Tim Pierce (CC BY 3.0), Wikimedia Commons