Historic Restoration in Old City Philadelphia

We recently completed a historic restoration of the exterior of the John Ross House at Headhouse Square. While a brick building does not require painting, the trim and shutters of this 3-story office building were in desperate need of repair and painting. 12 dormers, 50 windows, 6 original doors, 5 original entryways, and 3 original shop fronts were scraped, sanded, reglazed and painted on the building. A total of 96 shutters, which were not on the building at the start of the project due to their state of disrepair, were transported to our shop where they were repaired, cleaned, sanded, primed and painted before being reinstalled on the building.

Exterior Home Inspection

The Second Step in Successful Home Maintenance: An Exterior Home Inspection by John Neill Painting

Your house is most likely one of your biggest investments, and to ensure that it remains in good condition we recommend yearly inspections to keep repairs to a minimum.

Below are some areas to pay particular attention to when conducting your inspection. Look for signs of pealing paint, general wear or wood rot, keeping in mind that horizontal surfaces will wear more rapidly.

– Tops of window sills
– Decks
– Bases of columns and posts
– Base of porch
– Base of garage doors

If you are in the Philadelphia area or The Main Line, give us a call at (610) 664-5555 to see how John Neill Painting & Decorating can help!

Pressure Cleaning

The First Step in Successful Home Maintenance  is pressure cleaning by John Neill Painting & Decorating!

Pressure cleaning is the most effective way to remove all forms of residue from the exterior of your home. It is also the least expensive way to prolong the life of your paint job. A thorough pressure cleaning is recommended every 2-3 years after having your home painted. Other areas that can benefit from regular pressure cleaning include; driveways, walkways, patios, decks, and pool surrounds.

For pressure cleaning in The Main Line and Philadelphia, give John Neill Painting & Decorating a call at (610) 664-5555.

Additional service areas include: Center City Philadelphia, Bala Cynwyd, Gladwyne, Narberth, Penn Valley, Merion, Wynnewood, Ardmore, Haverford, Bryn Mawr, Villanova, Wayne, Devon, Berwyn, Paoli, Malvern, Chester Springs, Newtown Square, West Chester, Blue Bell, Gwynedd, Jenkintown, Rydal, Meadowbrook, and Chestnut Hill.

Preparing for the U.S. Open

When preparing for the US Open at the Merion Golf Club in 2013, they turned to John Neill Painting & Decorating for all their painting needs!
For all of the golf lovers out there, you probably already know that the Merion Golf Club will be hosting the prestigious U.S. Open in 2013. In preparation for the big event, the club  turned to us for all of their painting needs.

 We are finishing up the interior of the men’s locker room  this week and will be moving on to the exterior of the clubhouse in the weeks to come. We are thrilled to be a part of an amazing opportunity for the Main Line and Philadelphia to take center stage next summer. If you’re lucky enough to have tickets, be sure to check out the freshly painted clubhouse if you can.
If you have a special event of your own coming up this spring or summer, now is the best time to take care of any painting or decorating updates you want to have completed. Planning ahead and taking care of the bigger “to do’s” first will leave you with more time and less stress to take care of all the other details.

Sprucing Up For A Sale

Are you thinking of putting your house on the market this spring? If so, there are a few things you should be aware of if you’d like to get the maximum value possible for your home. Because of the real estate crash that accompanied the crash in the economy, buyers now have the upper hand, but getting your home ready for sale doesn’t have to be a hassle with John Neill Painting & Decorating serving the Main Line and the greater Philadelphia area.

As mentioned in a recent article in The Philadelphia Inquirer, little details that were often overlooked in the past are now being scrutinizing by the buyers. Staging has almost become a necessity when getting your home ready for sale, and exterior maintenance and interior paint touch ups can make or break a deal. Updated kitchens and bathrooms still rank high on the list as well, so be sure to consult with a reputable real estate agent about recommended updates if you’re aiming for a quick sale.