Expert Interior, Exterior, and Historic Home Painting by East Coast Pro Painting • Over 20 Years of Craftsmanship
Welcome to East Coast Pro Painting, proudly serving the residents and business owners of Old Mystic and the surrounding New London County area. Situated beautifully at the head of the Mystic River estuary, Old Mystic is a unique village that spans both the towns of Groton and Stonington. Whether your property is an 18th-century colonial in the Old Mystic Historic District, a converted mill house, or a sprawling wooded estate set back from the river, our team understands the exact architectural styles and environmental demands of this historic enclave.
As a locally owned and operated business headquartered just down the river, we don’t just work in Southeastern Connecticut—we are heavily invested in preserving our shared community. When it comes to residential and commercial painting in Old Mystic, CT, you can trust our rigorous preparation standards, premium materials, and unwavering commitment to perfection to protect your most valuable asset.
“Homes in Old Mystic deal with a challenging combination of river valley moisture, morning fog, and the heavy shade of mature trees. We don’t just paint over problems; we solve them. Our goal is to provide stunning, highly durable finishes that protect your historic property against the harsh New England elements.”
Tom & Pantea Umrysz, Owners
Co-owners Tom and Pantea Umrysz bring over two decades of combined experience, blending a passion for high-end craftsmanship with exceptional customer service. Because Old Mystic straddles Groton, their deep civic ties to the town make them the ideal local partners for your home.
We utilize state-of-the-art equipment, eco-friendly finishes, and weather-resistant architectural coatings to ensure your property looks stunning and stands the test of time.
Transform your living spaces with our comprehensive interior painting process. A flawless interior finish is 90% preparation. Before we even open a can of paint, our team carefully protects your furniture, antiques, and flooring. We specialize in seamless drywall and plaster repair (which is critical for the aging walls of historic Old Mystic homes), intricate trim and wainscoting painting, vaulted ceilings, and high-end kitchen cabinet refinishing.
Because the health of your family is our top priority, we exclusively use premium, low-odor and zero-VOC paints from trusted manufacturers like Benjamin Moore and Sherwin-Williams, ensuring a safe, beautiful environment inside your home.
Homes in Old Mystic face specific exterior challenges. The village’s location at the head of the estuary means properties battle excess moisture and morning fog off the Mystic River, while the heavily wooded lots common in the area lead to mildew, algae, and tree sap accumulation on siding. Combined with hot Connecticut summers and freezing, icy winters, an unprotected exterior will blister and fail rapidly.
Our exterior painters provide extensive scraping, sanding, power washing, and structural caulking before a single drop of paint is applied. We expertly service traditional wood clapboard, aging cedar shakes, vinyl siding, stucco, brick, and expansive exterior decking. We utilize high-build acrylics and elastomeric coatings that flex with changing temperatures and lock out moisture.
A well-maintained property speaks volumes about your business. From local bed and breakfasts, retail boutiques, and historic society buildings to corporate spaces and Homeowner Associations (HOAs), we deliver highly efficient commercial painting tailored to your operational schedule.
We routinely coordinate with business owners and facility managers to work after-hours or on weekends, ensuring zero disruption to your daily operations while delivering a flawless, highly durable branded finish.
Old Mystic is defined by its deep 18th and 19th-century history. The beautiful colonial homes and antique properties in the Old Mystic Historic District require highly specialized care—especially when dealing with lead-based paints applied prior to 1978. East Coast Pro Painting is fully EPA Lead-Safe Certified (RRP). This means we have undergone rigorous federal training and are legally and safely permitted to restore older village homes without putting your family, your pets, or the local environment at risk of lead dust exposure.
Our painting crew possesses decades of combined on-the-job experience and is fiercely dedicated to doing the job the right way, the first time. Our team is more than just “staff”—they are extended family. At East Coast Pro Painting, we cultivate a positive team culture that balances rigorous hard work with genuine camaraderie.
When our painters arrive at your property, you can expect a crew that is uniformed, punctual, professional, and courteous. We maintain a clean worksite daily and treat your historic home and your land with the utmost respect.
Common questions from our Old Mystic clients about our professional painting processes.
Yes, East Coast Pro Painting is fully registered and licensed in the state of Connecticut (License #: 0648196). We carry comprehensive liability and worker’s compensation insurance to fully protect you and your property while we are on site.
To safely cover older surfaces and combat the mildew and moisture common in riverfront or heavily wooded areas, we exclusively use premium 100% acrylic latex paints and high-grade binding primers from industry leaders. This guarantees superior color retention, elasticity to prevent cracking, and a long-lasting, mildew-resistant defense against the elements.
Most standard residential exterior repaints take between 4 to 7 days, depending on the size of the home, the extent of prep work required (such as replacing rotted trim or heavy scraping on aging cedar shakes), and the weather. We provide a detailed timeline during your initial consultation so you know exactly what to expect.
Absolutely! Because our headquarters is just down the road, we are always right around the corner. We offer 100% free, no-obligation, itemized quotes for all residential and commercial projects throughout Old Mystic, Groton, Stonington, and the surrounding towns. Reach out to us today to schedule your walk-through.
We like to take a different approach to the estimate process. Every estimate will be both comprehensive and 100% customized to your wants, needs, and budget. We take pride in providing free in-home customized estimates!
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