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Customer Testimonials

These Testimonials have been excerpted from customer letters to Classic Shades Painting.
Since 1985, there are well over 100 of such letters on file.


May 25th, 2011
"Yefim and his Classic Shades crew did it again, for the fourth time for us. As before, they did an excellent job on major parts of our house that could hardly have been better. The finished product was exactly what we had in mind, and the work was done quickly and neatly. It was easy being around Yefim and crew. They were friendly, answering any questions we had and discussing thoroughly our suggestions.
Excellent work done swiftly by a friendly crew. What more could you ask? Undoubtedly, you’d want an accurate estimate of the price. We got that, too. You can be sure we’ll hire Classic Shades to do any future painting we need."
-Dick & Gerry Meister


May 12, 2011
"Being an architecture firm, our Principals accept only the highest aesthetic standard and quality of work which Classic Shades provided. I highly recommend Classic Shades Painting without reservation."
-Ether Sam, Roma Design Group


May 17, 2011
"They were on time. They did a great job. They cleaned up well."
-Bart Beeman


May 6, 2011
"You guys were awesome and exceptionally professional."
-Nhickolle Clayton


December 19, 2010
"Your guys did a great job on our house and Milton and Yefim were a pleasure to work with. Many Thanks!"
-Chad le Jeune


December 13, 2010
"Each project has been done well, at the stated cost, on time, and with quality results. Your crews have been professional and helpful.
We are grateful that you were recommended to us and look forward to continuing to do business with you in the future."
-Liz Shipman and ray Zbyszynski


October 27, 2010
"We are very happy with the paint job, very happy -- and, as I indicated before, found your whole crew very easy to have around and most accommodating. Many thanks."
-Giorgio and Kathy Piccagli


October 7, 2010
"Thanks! I am happy with the your work!"
-David Abercrombie


October 5, 2010
"I'm very pleased with the paint job and would like to thank you and the crew for your efforts."
-Michael Conley


October 5, 2010
"My wife and I would like to thank you for your outstanding work on our house. You attention to detail, professionalism, helpfulness and cleanliness helped make our experience with you a very pleasant one. This is the second time we have contracted work with you and we would not hesitate to call on you again or recommend you to a friend. Thank you for making our house beautiful again!"
-Tim and Anne Poirier


September 17, 2010
"Dear Mr. Skomorovsky,
This is to let you know how pleased we are with your company’s painting service. Our painters, were at all times professional, very easy to work with, and flexible. The quality of both their customer service and workmanship was outstanding!
I would recommend your company to anyone who is inquiring about painting their house. Our house looks beautiful!"
-Bernice and Luis Leon


September 22, 2010
"Thanks Again!
You have some excellent employees!
They did a great job!"
-Jerry & Karen Reynolds


June 5, 2010
"The painters themselves were awesome. They were not only very professional (came and left on time) but very nice guys! And I don't just say that because they loved my accent wall color choice, either, although flattery helps. I ended up chatting with them for half an hour about the artist who'd inspired my color choice, color theory, and a bunch of other stuff."
-Anne K.


October 27, 2009
"Our experience with Classic Shades Painting Company this fall was excellent. We had the exterior of our home painted after 15 years. We found the proprietor , Yefim Skomorovsky, to be highly professional and available to answer all our questions. The bid was competitive and followed up with a written contract. We found the paint crew to be very courteous and skilled. They cleaned up the site each day and were careful with the adjoining neighbor’s properties as well. The job went according to the time line without any surprises. Mr. Skomorovsky came to the job on several occasions to see the progress of the work and was in constant communication with us as necessary.
The job exceeded our expectations and the experience was a pleasant one. I would wholeheartedly recommend Classic Shades for any painting work."
-Lily Kharrazi


September 16, 2009
"You did a wonderful paint job on our house, you also were very neat. We would be more than happy to recommend your company to friends and other people as we were totally satisfied."
-Esther Haak


September 2, 2009
"Dear Yefim,
This letter is regarding a paint job that was completed by Classic Shades Painting. Firstly, you were quick to respond to my inquiry and to provide me with a written proposal after making a site visit to my home. You were realistic about the time line of the job once I selected your company for the paint job. The advice you provided regarding the type of stain to use was valuable. You were always quick to respond to my phone calls and answer any questions I had. The quality of the preparation and painting was excellent. I appreciated the fact that you came to the site on the day that the painting job started to review instructions for the painter. The painter was friendly, courteous and professional and punctual. He left the site tidy while the work was in progress and cleaned up after himself when the job was completed."
-Alyonik Hrushow


June 19, 2009
"I’m very pleased with the painting you did on the outside of my house. Additionally, I was especially pleased with your crew of painters and the fact that you kept in close touch with me. Your crew kept the work site clean and I find no stains anywhere. Thanks, Yefim."
-James W Hawkins


May 5, 2009
"As always, it is a pleasure to work with you and your most professional crew. I just got back from New York / Boston and I was delighted to see what had been done in the cottage.
In a nutshell, Classic Shades Painting Co., Inc. thinks of everything, does everything. All you have to do is step back and admire. I have had occasion to call in Classic Shades in two jobs at our historic 1881 Victorian in the center of San Francisco. Both jobs received the same level of prompt, professional attention.
Many Thanks."
-Wilma Parker de Pavloff


March 20, 2009
"Thank you very much for doing a wonderful job. The owners are very happy with your work."
-Tina C Wong


Jan. 31, 2009
"The usual excellent service. Thanks Yefim, your prompt response and attention were the best.
We have used your painting services three times now and are very, very happy. The first time, we got bids from five companies and picked you. The next two times, I saw no reason to look at any other company because your prices are fair and your quality of painting excellent and your communications outstanding. Price and quality are important of course; what makes your company the best is your attention to keeping in touch, letting us know what is happening, consulting with us and checking up on the job.
Many Thanks"
-Ed and Joyce Lehmann


Jan. 12, 2009
"Just a short note to thank you again for the great job you and your crew did painting the front and south sides of our building. They were professional, polite, and worked hard. We are very pleased with the results of their work. We were also impressed with how clean they left the job site each afternoon. Thank you again, Yefim. We look forward to doing more business with your company in the future."
-Ray Zbyszynski


Nov. 6, 2008
"Great job as usual!"
-Alida Mazanti


Sept. 8, 2008
"The job was done very professionally, quickly, and looks great. Your workers were polite, neat painters and didn’t disrupt us in any way."
-Loren Wilson


August 4, 2008
"Classic Shades painted the exterior of my house. They did an excellent job and were very thorough about making sure everything was to my satisfaction before they finished."
-James Mathews


July 18, 2008
"Thanks Yefim! We love the paint job."
-Gina and Annette


Jan. 10, 2008
"The job was completed in time. The workers were very neat and friendly, but the best part of the experience was the communication. Yefim spoke with us at length about our wishes and explained his and the worker’s needs as well as recommending products that would be best for the house."
-Paul and Vicky Ehrlich


Dec. 19, 2007
"Thank you for the excellent job. You all are a pleasure to do business with."
-Robert and Barbara


Nov. 6, 2007
"Your crew were pleasant and professional. Their work was excellent!"
-Edith Lockhart


Oct. 9, 2007
"Many thanks for a fine job by your company and crew. All looks wonderful!"
-Kendall Flaming


Oct. 3, 2007
"This letter is to tell you how much I appreciate this last job you have done for me. The work went exactly as you said, the color was a perfect match for what I wanted. Your workers were exemplary and all was neatly finished. From the first job you did when you had to deal with a very difficult neighbor, I have no hesitation in referring you to any of my friends. And I have had good feed back from the job you did for R. Phelan. Thanks for your good work and for the future work you will be doing for me.
-Kathleen Stergios


July 22, 2007
"Classic Shades epitomizes all images of professional painting. When tough tasks were needed both in my home and in my income property, Classic Shades could always be depended upon to get the job done right down to the smallest detail."
-Barbara Kiley


July 10 2007
"We are delighted with the beautiful exterior paint job provided by your company! We were very impressed with your responsiveness in working with us on this project from beginning to end. Your crew was very reliable in starting each day on time and in assuring quality work. Our expectations were very high and they met them with patience and thoughtfulness."
-Raymond and Mary Long


July 1, 2007
"Both of your workers were great. Since the painter worked upstairs, I saw how meticulously he did his work. Please compliment him for the fine job he did."
-The Dawsons


June 20, 2007
"Please tell your crew how much we enjoyed having them work on our house!"
-Dahlia and Andrea


April, 3 2007
"I wanted to thank you and your crew for the work done on our building. The execution of the job; everything from the cleaning to the clean-up were handled flawlessly."
-Eric Poulson


Feb. 6, 2007
"We want to express our appreciation for Classic Shades’ late 2005 painting of the exterior, and the January 2007 painting of the interior of our home. It was because of your top-notch painting job on our home nine years ago that we selected you this time.
"Each job was substantial, requiring a high quality company. You excelled at every step. We highly recommend Classic Shades to any prospective client who wants a superior job. Thank you again for being the kind of company we can trust will do the finest job possible."
-Ronald W. Stovitz and Danell S. Zeavin


May 14, 2007
"We were highly pleased with the painting done to our house. The painting and courtesy extended to us were of the highest caliber."
-Tad Ishida


Dec. 11, 2006
"Thank you for the recent work on the south wall of our building. We’re all happy with it."
-Dave Bine


Nov. 12, 2006
"It is because of your excellent customer service that I would refer Classic Shades to anyone looking for a friendly, professional painting job."
-Lisa


Oct. 26, 2006
"They did good prep work and made good suggestions. They were all a delight to deal with. They came when they said they would and stayed ‘til the job was done."
-Wolf Israel


Sept. 29, 2006
"This is to thank you for the excellent painting job done by your firm on my house during August. Scheduling of the painting was efficient and I thought your crew was courteous and accommodating. The painting was carefully done and I was pleased with the cleanup."
-Robert E. Phelan


July 26, 2006
"Thank You for good job."
-Sonny


June 15, 2008
"Classic Shades Painting has done painting work for me several times over the past 16 years. Their work has always been excellent. It has always been a pleasure to deal with this company."
-Aileen Jamieson


May 21, 2006
"The employees were a pleasure to have around. They finished the job for me on time. They were quick, professional and clean. They were always there when they said they would be. Their workmanship was excellent."
-Gary Grothman


April 24, 2006
"Thanks for doing a great job!"
-Joan Pasch


Nov. 19, 2005
"We are very pleased with the results -- as are our neighbors."
-John Graves


Nov. 2, 2005
"Thank you for your excellent and careful painting job. Thank you to all of the workers. What a beautiful house you have helped make."
-Patty Robertson


Aug. 5, 2005
"I am a repeat client of Classic Shades Painting Company. The workman are courteous, skilled and neat. They clean-up everyday and are pleasant to talk to."
-Lindy Mark


April 30, 2005
"The paint job has completely created such a wonderful atmosphere. Now when I open the front door, I just marvel at the excellent paint job. I experienced excellent customer service from the initial call, all the way to the Classic workers who performed the work."
-Illistine M. Banks


Jan. 19, 2005
"I want to thank you for the fine job you did in painting the lobby of our building. As usual your work was superb. We asked you to undertake this small project because we have been so happy with the work you did for us over five years ago, which still looks like it was just painted. Your standards for excellence have certainly passed the test of time. Thank you again for your high quality work and your honesty."
- Helel Morgan Bohl


Dec. 27, 2004
"I want to THANK YOU for the wonderful job that you did painting my home. You were efficient, neat and tidy and did a truly professional job. I will be in touch for my next painting job."
- Eileen L. Turner


Dec. 7, 2004
"We want to express our appreciation for Classic Shades recently completed painting of our home. It was because of your top-notch painting job on our home seven years ago that we selected you this time. You excelled at every step. Once again, your proposal was detailed and clear. Your highly professional painters carefully completed pre-painting preparation, sealing and washing all sides. They worked diligently to complete the priming before the predicted rain fell. They worked tirelessly to complete the work in a far fewer days than originally set.

We appreciated how conscientiously you worked with us to schedule the job at a convenient time. Although your on-site crew was thoroughly professional, you also checked with us during the job to ensure our satisfaction. Your painters respected our property, thoroughly cleaning up at the end of each day. The result is exceptionally attractive. We highly recommend Classic Shades to any prospective client who wants a superior job. Thank you again for being the kind of company we can trust will do the finest job possible."
- Ronald W. Stovitz and Danell S. Zeavin


Sept. 30, 2004
"We would like to thank you again for the excellent work your company performed this year with the overall outdoor house painting.
"We have been most satisfied with your professional knowledge and the execution on the job.
"We recommend CLASSIC SHADES to anyone who cares enough to have detailed and artistic workmanship. (This is unfortunately not the norm of today’s labor market.)"
-Regula and David Weill


Sept. 21, 2004
"Our experience with your firm was excellent from start to finish.
"The painting was conducted with care for our interior furnishings, the daily cleanup was thorough, and the work itself was of the highest professional quality.
"We were especially comfortable with the integrity and honesty of the painters and had no reservations about giving them keys to the house for access while we were away."
-Tom White


Sept. 8, 2004
"Many thanks to you and your crew for a professional job."
- Ann and Bern


"Undertaking major home maintenance tasks like having the house painted is always a daunting experience, but your company certainly made it almost a pleasure for us. We selected you on the strong recommendation of a neighbor (who told us that she had researched something like 20 or more painting contractors before choosing you). I was especially impressed by the fact that Yefim made a daily inspection of the job and always attempted to keep me up to date on how it was progressing and to ensure that Joan and I were satisfied."
-Joe & Joan Humphreys


"We love the paint job your company did on the exterior of our house. Thank You for being helpful when we were trying to pick the right colors.

The crew was very conscientious regarding clean up and noise. Even the neighbors have commented on how quietly and quickly your crew painted our Victorian. Our next door neighbors had their house painted by Classic Shades several years ago and it is holding up very well. They highly recommended you and we will do the same."
-Paul, Kat and Desmond Alioshin


"I treasure wonderful service people and craftsmen and your company is right up there with the best. You have a lifelong customer in me. You always show up when you say you will, get the job done in the time frame and at the cost agreed upon, and make life bearable by the consideration your employees show during the job."
-Christina Shih, M.D.


"I watched carefully as Classic Shades scraped, sanded, and painted the wood siding of my building. Classic Shades did a very thorough job preparing the siding for painting, which I think ensures a protective and long lasting paint job. I was also impressed with the painters' diligence and efficacy in containing paint chips and dust.

Thanks to you also, Yefim, for doing what you said you would do, at the time you said that you would do it."
-Steve Melino


"The workers are competent, neat, thorough, and considerate. Communication with the company is excellent, and most importantly the job is always started on time and completed without delay."
-Patricia Morales


"I had hired several painters before contracting with Classic Shades and was dissatisfied with each for one reason or another. Therefore, I am pleased to say that, based on the care, efficiency and attention to customer service demonstrated by both you and your staff, I will both use and recommend your firm in the future."
-Susan H. Scher, M.D.


"Thank you so much for the wonderful work you do. This was our second occasion to use your services, and we were even more impressed with the entire Classic Shades crew than the first time, which is pretty amazing since the first job you did an absolutely flawless experience. Classic Shades is a perfectionist's dream!"
-Gwendolyn and Drew Field


"My husband and I would like to thank you and your employees for the excellent work. Not only did you finish sooner than projected, the painting was superb. I just can't believe that I did not find ONE spot of paint on the windows, carpet (albeit we told you that we were replacing it), etc."
-V. Ann Dolyniuk & Norman Spruill


"Classic Shades did an excellent job painting the exterior of our house. Our house needed new paint badly and after you had finished it looked like new! We also appreciated your professionalism in your response to our initial inquiry, the promptness of your estimate, the check ups during the progress of the job and your immediate response to any questions that arose. We had the feeling throughout the entire process that our business was important to you and that your aim was to do the best job possible. We will definitely want to use your services again when the need arises."
-K. Lew


"Thank you again for a wonderful job. The work itself appears flawless and was done right on time. Your staff was quiet and efficient and left the place immaculate. You inquired afterward to make sure the work was satisfactory -- altogether, a fine experience. It's a relief to know I can count on you for the next project!"
-Darien Pope


"Wow, I couldn’t be more pleased!! The suggestions made, and the patience displayed in helping me select a color scheme made me feel confident that you would deliver from start to finish, and you did. Classic Shades makes good on the promise of Personal Service and Professional Workmanship.
Thank You!"
-Amy Edgerley


"My experience with Classic Shades Painting was the best of all of the contractors we ever have had work on our home. The reasons for my positive review are many, but they come from a common source -- the philosophy of professionalism and bend-over-backward customer service at Classic Shades."
-Jennifer Lyons


"Classic Shades Painting did a fantastic job when they painted my home. The crew was conscientious, respectful, and did exactly what said they will do."
-Dianne Mighette


"Thank You for your professional work, attention to detail, and promptness in painting my Lake Street residence. People walking by often stop to tell me how nice the exterior looks. I especially appreciate your grace under fire in dealing with my neighbor!"
-Debbie Honig


"I am delighted with the quality of the painting job done on the outside of my home. Your workers are professional, responsible and artistic."
-Jacqueline McCarthy


"I appreciated the fine work you did in the painting of the exterior of our house. The workers were competent, professional and courteous."
-Robert Greeno


"Among my criteria for choosing companies to perform work on our home are professionalism and communication. I can highly recommend Classic Shades Painting on both accounts. I admit that my standards are very high and your company exceeded my expectations."
-Rebecca Lawton


"Thank You so much for an impeccable job."
-Jacqueline and Ed Clemens


"I appreciate what a beautiful job you did. Thanks for the good work. We will definitely be calling you for our future painting needs."
-Sharon Owens


"I was very happy with the quality of the job and the professionalism of you crew. The job was done exactly as we had agreed and ahead of schedule."
-Linda Luama


"I wanted to write and thank-you for doing such an excellent job painting my house. Your estimate was reasonable and your service superb. You and your crew started and finished ahead of schedule...so rare these days. Washing my front view windows was the icing on the cake."
-Sountru


"Your crew is professional and pleasant, and your attention to detail and touch-up work is greatly appreciated. We will recommend you to our friends."
-Chris Jefferson


"I wanted to let you know how much I appreciated the professional way you handled my recent painting job. It is unusual in this age to find a contractor who shows up on time, does what he promises, cleans up afterward and does so efficiently and pleasantly."
-Fred Meyer


"Thanks so much for doing a great job painting the front of my home! Your crew was polite and diligent. The quality of the work was superb. It was a pleasure to deal with a reliable contractor whose crew arrived when expected and ended the job on schedule."
-Pam Levine


"I am writing to compliment you on the fine job you did painting our Victorian. The quality of the workmanship was high, the crew worked diligently, and the final product looks great. We really appreciated the crew's cooperativeness, willingness to listen and especially their daily cleanup."
-Bennett Taber


"When the work started, the painters did painstaking prep. work to eliminate the peeling paint. When a dry rot problem was found in part of the wood, Classic Shades was able to recommend a carpenter who replaced the wood quickly."
-Betty Marx


"I would like to take this opportunity to express our gratitude for the outstanding performance shown by Classic Shades. We are looking forward to use your services for any of our future painting needs as well as recommending them to anyone interested in high quality painting services."
-Steven Tulchinsky


"I appreciated the promptness and thoroughness in completing a very large job. I have received innumerable compliments and have already recommended you to others. Thank you again for the great job and for being professional in all of your services."
-Jody Krall


"I believe Classic Shades did a thorough job. There were no unexpected costs and everything looks the way hoped it would. I would happily use Classic Shades again and would recommend the company to my friends."
-Marie Howarth


"To find a truly professional help delivered with promptness and courtesy is a house owner's dream. I won't hesitate to recommend your services to my friends."
-Mitch Skrobik


"We are very pleased with the excellent work, the preparation, the painting and the clean up. We have found our new reliable, honest painter."
-Carl Peterson Jr.


"Thank you very much for the excellent repainting performed on our house this summer. We enjoy the results every day and our only regret is that we didn’t apply your services sooner. We wish you continued good fortune in your business."
-Lynn and Stewart Noyce


"Thank you so much for painting the interior and exterior of my home. Classic Shades truly cares about the customer's satisfaction -- going out of their way to meet customer expectations."
-Mary Chow


"We would like to thank your company for the just-completed superior work on the repainting of our home. We have never experienced the pleasure of such a uniformly excellent group of workers. Our only regret was that we did not learn of your fine company earlier."
-Ronald Stovitz and Danell Zeavin


"I would like to thank Classic Shades for the excellent job they did. I appreciate your honesty. I will call you again next year. I can and will recommend your company every chance I get."
-Mrs. Dorothy Hall


"Thank you very much for the great painting job you did at our home. The professional attitude of you crew, the help with colors and the fine application and clean up were most appreciated. We wish that all contractors with whom we have dealt were as courteous and reliable as your firm."
-Jack Rising


"Thanks so much for painting the front of my house! I am very pleased with the outcome. I think the workers did a wonderful job."
-Lyn Craig-Miller


"I wish every remodeling contractor who has worked on my house had as much respect for my family, my request and my home as Classic Shades."
-Elizabeth Yesowitch


"I'd like to take this opportunity to thank you for the excellent work Classic Shades has done for me during the past several years, both on the interior and exterior of my home. The quality and level of detail of workmanship performed by your staff is really exceptional."
-Tom Parker


"I would like to say that we are quite pleased with the painting job you did on our house.. The job was done quite efficiently and the clean-up was good."
-H. Tarver


"We received excellent value for our money when you painted the front of our house. Congratulations to you on the fine quality of work you deliver to your customers. We thank you for a very satisfying experience. Please feel free to use us as a reference anytime."
-Julius and Mary Jelinek


"The skilled craftsmanship and the cheerful courtesy of your painters have again made it a pleasure to have your company paint my house. A company with your talent and integrity deserves to prosper and I sincerely hope you will."
-Aileen Jamieson


"The work was done promptly, very professionally and the results were excellent. Having had previous experience with other professional painters, I would rank Classic Shades Painting at the very top."
-Jeffery Sykes


"I just wanted to tell you how pleased I was with the workmanship and the painting of the interior of my home. Please feel free to use my name and number as a recommendation."
-Alberta Martinelli


"Classic Shades has once again done a terrific painting job for me. The punctuality, courtesy and reliability of your employees are to be commended."
-R.E. Argones


"Thanks for the attentive service and good work. Feel free to use me as a reference."
-Stephen Koch


"I am very pleased with your work and you may be sure that I will not hesitate to recommend your company to my friends."
-Joan Burke


"We were particularly impressed with the attention to detail, professionalism of the painters and neatness of the job site. In addition, the responsiveness that you showed in addressing the few concerns that we had was excellent."
-Mark Johnson


"We most especially appreciated the prompt scheduling and honoring of time commitments. When more painting is required, we look forward to your services."
-Robert E. Lee


"We are very pleased with the painting of the interior and exterior of our home. The work was excellent and we appreciated the care your workmen took with our possessions."
-Marcella Pryor


"I am delighted with the results. The painters were very careful at all times and did an excellent job."
-Estelle Arndt


"I would like to express my appreciation for the good work that I have experienced from Classic Shades Painting. I feel the quality of workmanship is above average. I wish other companies had the same level of support and service."
-Earl Rynerson Jr.


"Unlike some other contractors, Classic Shades was on the job at the exact time they said they would be. I am very pleased with the result and will certainly call upon Classic Shades for all my future painting needs."
-Kennith Jajour


"You performed the work promptly -- actually a little ahead of schedule, and you were very attentive to any little details that needed taking care of. I would recommend your firm to others and will be a repeat customer in the future."
-Alan Carter


"Classic Shades Painting Company was a class act all the way from the initial estimate to the final clean up. I would definitely recommend Classic Shades to anyone concerned with reliability, honesty and quality."
-Mark Denzin


"You and your crew did a wonderful job painting my house and the result is beautiful. Thank You. I am also grateful to you for taking the anxiety out of the contracting experience."
-John Friedberg, M.D.


"Thanks for an excellent paint job on our old Victorian. Your craftsmanship, attention to detail and opinion concerning placement of colors was greatly appreciated. Please feel free to use us aa a reference."
-Charles Bloszies, A.I.A.


"As each room was painted a different color, it required precise communication between yourself, our color consultant and we the owners. You performed all this with professionalism and a good sense of humor and made our painting experience a pleasurable one."
-Randy Heilbrunn


"The professionalism of your workers was evident in all phases of the work, from the efficiency with which the estimate was prepared through the completion of the project. The painters were careful and attentive to detail and took care to clean up the work area every day."
-Tanya Temkin


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