Expert Interior, Exterior, and Coastal 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 Waterford and the surrounding New London County shoreline. Surrounded by water on three sides—the Long Island Sound, the Niantic River, and the Thames River—Waterford features an incredible diversity of properties. Whether you own a sprawling coastal estate near Harkness Memorial State Park, a classic New England home in the Great Neck area, or a property tucked into a quiet suburban neighborhood, our team understands the exact architectural styles and intense environmental demands of this scenic town.
As a locally owned and operated business rooted right here in Southeastern Connecticut, we don’t just work in the area—we are heavily invested in preserving our shared community. When it comes to residential and commercial painting in Waterford, CT, you can trust our rigorous preparation standards, premium marine-grade materials, and unwavering commitment to perfection to protect your most valuable asset.
“Homes in Waterford deal with a relentless combination of coastal salt spray, high winds off the Sound, and the heavy shade of mature inland neighborhoods. We don’t just paint over problems; we solve them. Our goal is to provide stunning, highly durable finishes that protect your 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. Their deep civic ties to New London County 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 older Waterford homes), intricate trim and wainscoting painting, high stairwell 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.
Positioned right on the Long Island Sound, homes in Waterford face brutal exterior challenges. The combination of coastal salt spray, intense UV exposure, and heavy nor’easters can cause inferior paints to blister, chalk, and fail rapidly. Add in the freezing, icy New England winters, and unprotected exterior wood will quickly suffer from moisture intrusion and rot.
Our Waterford 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 classic coastal decking. We utilize high-build acrylics and elastomeric coatings that flex with changing temperatures and lock out corrosive salt moisture.
A well-maintained property speaks volumes about your business. From the bustling retail corridors along Route 1 (Boston Post Road) and Route 85 to local marinas, medical offices, and Homeowner Associations (HOAs) throughout Waterford, 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 that impresses visitors and locals alike.
Waterford is home to beautiful historic properties and classic New England architecture, particularly in areas near the town’s original agricultural and maritime centers. These older homes 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 town 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 home and your land with the utmost respect.
Common questions from our Waterford 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 relentless coastal salt spray and moisture, 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 defense against moisture and UV rays. For homes situated directly on the water, we utilize specific marine-grade or elastomeric options.
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! We are local to the area and offer 100% free, no-obligation, itemized quotes for all residential and commercial projects throughout Waterford, Quaker Hill, New London, East Lyme, 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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