Hill Custom Decorators

Mr. Hill painted my 450square foot studio apartment back in February 2014. I got 3 additional quotes before deciding on Mr. Hill. The other painters (all men) quotes ranged from $ 1000 — $ 1800 and anywhere from 8 hours to 4days for the job. I digress but it amazes me how many business owners lack integrity. I have no doubt they were hoping to upcharge me and take advantage due to my gender & singleness. I politely escorted them out of my building & kept searching until my friend referred me to Hill Custom Decorators.
Mr. Hill was the most professional of them all. From quote to job completion. We scheduled a 730am start time and he & his colleague were buzzing my call box at 725am. He assured me the job would take no more than 4 hours & true to his word the entire unit (including ceiling, closets and bathroom) was done when I returned home. (Per my request, he called me an hour beforehand and told me he was almost done). He is superfast and efficient & the cost of paint was included in my quote. .I noticed this next day a streaky spot on the accent wall and Mr. Hill came the next morning to fix it.
He is also a bit cantakerous (?). For example, although in my 30s, I call people I perceive to be my elder by their last name. He responded to this not by a «Please call me Jeffrey» but with a gruff «I wish you would stop calling me that. It makes me feel old». Well sir, maybe if more old people in DC demanded to be addressed appropriately the young people of DC might have more respect… but I digress thats for another site.
It is a loveable Fred Sanford/​George Jefferson type of cantakerous that I imagine only comes out with folks he perceives to be within his cultural sphere/​group.
Be careful to choose your own paint — I chose my own color for the accent wall but admittedly I was very overHelmed with all the options for white so I allowed Mr. Hill to choose it. The paint job is fine, however I do notice that the walls get dirty with the slightest touch. I should have researched and asked more questions about the white paint options.
Also, he used my stainless steel kitchen sink while (to rinse brushes etc.) & it hasnt been the same since.
Otherwise, in terms of the painting you wont go wrong with Mr. Hill. Im happy with the job, felt comfortable with his quote and would book him again.