Our Mission
To provide an exceptional experience that includes quality craftsmanship with special attention to detail and professional customer service with a personal touch.
Our goal is to establish life-long relationships with all our customers as the painting and decorating company
you can trust.
Established on the Main Line in 1975 in response to a need for a high quality residential painting contractor, we are known for providing professional workmanship with a personal touch. Throughout our history we have set ourselves apart as Main Line Philadelphia's full-service painting company, offering wallpapering, faux finishing, decorative painting and murals, carpentry, plaster and masonry repairs, window and door installation, basement remodeling, pressure washing, and deck refinishing services as well.
We have achieved our reputation for superior craftsmanship by matching our standards of quality with our excellence in customer service. Our Company Core Values emphasize craftsmanship, character, and customer service, and
we pride ourselves on continually building lifetime relationships with our customers.
Our men have an average of 20 years experience and have kept abreast of emerging technologies. We are constantly learning about new paint and wallcovering techniques, and keeping up with the latest changes in the industry. Only the most durable products on the market are used to ensure the best results. Through continued training, we are confident that all our employees possess the ability to work together to reach our common goal - your satisfaction.
The most important aspect of any project is the preparation. Extensive cleaning, sanding, puttying and caulking are performed prior to painting. Our crews carry company owned vacuum cleaners and cleaning supplies to guarantee that work areas are kept clean. The same Foreman is present at every phase of your project and will be available to you through the successful completion of your project.
We offer free estimates and service all of the Main Line and surrounding areas including; Ardmore, Bala Cynwyd, Berwyn, Bryn Mawr, Chesterbrook, Chestnut Hill, Gladwyne, Haverford, Jenkintown, King of Prussia, Malvern, Merion, Narberth, Newtown Square, Penn Valley, Paoli, Penn Wynne, Radnor, Strafford, Villanova, Wayne, and Wynnewood. To schedule an estimate or to request references in your area,
please give us a call.
An Article Featured in Main Line Life's Prestigious Properties
A unique story of how the son of a Shakespeare scholar became the
owner of one of the most successful painting companies on the Main Line
Appeared in Main Line Life ("Top Producers of 2007") on March, 26, 2008
John Neill Painting & Decorating is a family owned business that has been serving Philadelphia, the Main Line, and surrounding areas since 1975. Due to their ability to continually meet the demand for high quality painting services for both homeowners and designers, the company has flourished over the past thirty years. Here is the unique story of how the son of a Shakespeare scholar from Washington D.C. became the owner of one of the most successful painting companies on the Main Line.
How did a Washington D.C. native end up with a painting business in Philadelphia?
After graduating from college I was accepted into Georgetown Law School and intended to begin that fall, but then decided to take advantage of an incredible opportunity to join the Peace Corps. I spent two exciting and life-changing years teaching English in Tunisia, North Africa. Upon my return to the states I accepted a teaching position in Philadelphia and also began working towards my Masters.
That still doesnt explain how you got involved in the painting business?
During my break from teaching in the summer of 1974, I worked with two friends painting houses. They went on to graduate school in the fall and I returned to teaching, but also chose to maintain and develop the business.
To what do you attribute the success of your business?
We have always hired excellent people. A service business is only as good as the integrity of the owner and the maturity and skillfulness of the employees. We only hire skilled craftsman, who also possess good character, excellent customer service skills, and a commitment to exceed expectations. The majority of our employees have been with us for ten years or more and take great pride in the work they produce.
Why did you decide to expand your services beyond painting?
We were having difficulty coordinating and completing projects when we had to rely on other tradesmen to complete their portion of the project first. We now have carpenters, paper hangers and decorative painters on staff to better serve our customers in the seamless completion of their projects.
How did your family become involved in the business?
After college, our eldest son Paul worked at the local YMCA and then at JKST as a youth tennis instructor before deciding to join the business. He now assists in the coordination and execution of the daily operations of the company. Our second son, David, is currently working part time while pursuing his Masters in Interior Design at Drexel University. He has an undergraduate degree in fine arts and is a part of our decorative painting division. Our daughter Suhaiba accepted a position with the Philadelphia 76ers after college, but after the birth of her daughter she was finding it too difficult to care for her family with the evening and weekend work hours. She came on board with us and handles the financials, advertising, marketing, and human resources for the business. They have each brought with them new talents and fresh ideas, and have assisted in the continuing growth of the company. We are truly grateful to have both a committed staff and loyal customers, who have helped make John Neill Painting & Decorating so successful.