To All,

Here are the responses to my request for exterior painter recommendations, thanks for all that replied.  All comments are from the responses, not mine.  I did add the email links when I could find them.  No one had any negative reports on the BBB site.  Good Luck!  Caroline

• Doggerel Painting 412 362-2555 http://www.doggrellpainting.com/

• John Regin of Merit Painting is excellent. 412-824-2288

• I've had very good experience with Tim Stavenger, 412-661-4925, and he lives in the neighborhood. (call between 8 - 8) http://www.angieslist.com/companylist/us/pa/pittsburgh/stavenger-painting-reviews-6326391.htm

• Wade Gran is amazing and can do anything!!!  (347) 417-0118

• We have always used Paul and Kelly Dougherty Painting  Great work. Honest. Local. 412-362-9517.  Cell phone 412-378-7040.  http://www.angieslist.com/companylist/us/pa/pittsburgh/paul-dougherty-reviews-476819.htm 

• We used Jake Soeder - 412 559 4726.  412-781-1180?

• Steve Tierno has Over 30 years of experience. Fully insured, neat, clean and on time. Old fashion work ethic with modern ideas. Free estimates, call and ask for Steve 412.537.7572  Steve does excellent work he is very reliable honest and fairly priced! 412-351-3443?

• Dan Hinchman (Hinchman Contracting) painted our exterior trim and did a great job.  He was reliable and easy to work with -- helping me to pick out the colors that I was really looking for.  You can reach him at 412-337-2672 or dhinchman@verizon.net.

• Highly recommend Tom Lafferty, 412-572-4829.  He is dedicated, high quality, and reasonably priced. Thomas Lafferty Construction