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Student Works Painting
Awards & recognition
1 independent award
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- Rated 4.4 from 571 reviews
Newest review September 2024
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What customers say
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4.4out of 5
Where these reviews are published
- HomeStars571 reviews · 4.3 avg
Highlights
“James informed us well in advance of the whole process. He was attentive to all our concerns and was able to resolve all issues in a timely manner. We had a drip on one of the posts and James came in at the end of the day from travelling all day and repaired the error. He is very conscientious and personable. Hope to hire him again next year for a different paint job.”
“I was worried about getting this project done because of our extremely unpredictable weather. The amount of prep was not a problem with the rain but painting certainly was! In the end we had a break in early September to complete the project.”
“Emmett and his team were extremely professional. They arrived when they said they would and kept me in the loop on the status of the project. There was a visit from Emmett same day the project was done to check that everything was done to our satisfaction. Very professional service.”
Detailed reviews
These are the individual reviews we hold for Student Works Painting, including the highlights above. The 571 headline total is the review volume reported across public review sources.
We had StudentWorks local operator get a estimate to paint outside walls on our home. We agreed to a price and gave a deposit of 776.17 (20 % ?) as we looked at our financial situation we decided to do it ourselves. We contacted Aboody within 10 days to explain that we did not want to go ahead with their services. We asked for return of deposit which he claimed could not be returned. We had a lawyer contact StudentWorks in a letter explaing our problem. After over 2 weeks we have not received any reply. As I am a elderly man on disability due to Multiple Sclerosis which this company claims to support I would not recommend dealing with this company !
Paint was not applied to whole surface. Dirt on window frames so I assume not painted. More specifics required. I thought a door being painted would include the frame around it. Apparently not so would not do. Climbing and leaning over roof edge with no safety harness a safety concern
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Public evidence last checked May 2026
About
We have been training hard working students to paint homes across Canada since 1981. We have satisfied over 100,000 clients and aim to satisfy you! Student Works Painting is looking forward to serve you. We offer Condo Painting, House Painting, Commercial Painting, Interior Painting, Exterior Painting, Residential Painting, Staining, Wallpaper and Refinishing.
What this business says about itself
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- Guarantee: Service quality and customer satisfaction are our guarantees!
- Established: 1981 (45 years in business)
- Good to know: Free quotes
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About this business
How long they've really been tradingThey state they've been established since 1981, but the earliest independent source we can find is 2023. Worth asking them about the gap.
They say, established1981Website online since1997Award-winning since2023
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Common questions about Student Works Painting
Is Student Works Painting a legitimate business?
Student Works Painting has 571 independent public reviews, rated 4.4 out of 5. This is independent public evidence gathered from named public sources (no ads, no paid placement), not a guarantee of workmanship. If anything here is out of date, the business can request a correction.
What do customers say about Student Works Painting?
Student Works Painting has 571 public reviews, averaging 4.4 out of 5. You can read the individual reviews and where each came from in the reviews section above.
How do I know Student Works Painting's reviews are genuine?
Student Works Painting's 571 public reviews come from a named public review source, and MyTrustedTraders links every one back to where it was published, so you can open the source and read them yourself rather than trusting a single curated page. MyTrustedTraders brings this public evidence together with no ads and no paid placement: we show where every review came from rather than selling rankings, so you can weigh the evidence for yourself.
Has Student Works Painting won any awards?
Student Works Painting holds 1 independent award, including Best of HomeStars winner (2023). These are third-party awards: recognition that has to be won, not self-issued.
Does Student Works Painting guarantee their work?
They state on their own website that service quality and customer satisfaction are our guarantees!. This is the business's own statement on their website, not something we have independently checked. Get the terms in writing before you agree to the job.
When was Student Works Painting's website registered?
Student Works Painting's website has been online since 1997, according to the public domain registry. This dates the website, not necessarily when the business began trading.