Our Chooz Score evaluates 44 factors across reviews, digital presence, and business credentials. Here's what stands out for Annapolis Coatings
When Alison McLean needed her Annapolis home prepared for guests, the project list seemed overwhelming. Exterior trim removal and replacement, shed rebuilding, porch residing, complete trim painting, and gutter replacement. Each contractor she called wanted to tackle only their specialty, requiring her to coordinate multiple crews and timelines. Annapolis Coatings owner Terry Goble walked the property, assured her his team could handle everything, and worked within her budget. The experience left her describing Terry, Luis, and Carlos as "great people to work with" who "responded thoughtfully to issues" as they emerged.
That multi-service approach represents how Terry operates from the Carrs Road location in Annapolis. Since 1980, he and his crew have built their reputation through consistent execution across painting, carpentry, flooring, power washing, and water damage repair. Projects range from cabinet refinishing to complete exterior renovations. Customers mention Terry handling estimates and remaining on-site during work, Luis and Carlos leading various crews, and the team's practice of addressing discovered problems without change order delays.
The fully licensed and insured company (Maryland Home Improvement Commission License No. 72653) holds EPA RRP Lead-Safe Certification and Mold Certification. They serve Anne Arundel County and surrounding areas, operating primarily through referrals from repeat customers like Brie Kreutzfeldt and Teresa Morris.
Updated: 04-06-2026
Alison McLean praised how they "provided solutions that worked with my budget" throughout her multi-faceted exterior project. Edie Preston found Terry could fix multiple problems while keeping projects affordable for a house being prepared for sale. Jorge Abud appreciated that "they were the only contractor who offered a fixed price for the repair work" rather than charging hourly for unknowns.
-Review Snippet Sources: Google Reviews
Reviews consistently show the team tackles diverse work in single projects. Alison McLean's experience included carpentry, siding, painting, and gutter work all coordinated by Terry. Stephen Mellynchuk hired them for mold remediation and moisture control in his garage, noting the team was "very professional and thorough" with results that look "brand new inside." Jane Marlatt used them for painting, power washing, deck wood replacement, and Ipe floor restoration, stating it's "great to have someone who can take care of so many things."
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Brie has used them multiple times, noting "its always great results" whether hanging shutters, painting doors, or fixing trim, consistently finding them "fast and super professional." Teresa Morris has hired them over multiple years, stating in one review she's "used them many times over the years" for painting and power washing with the "job done right" each time. The repeat business pattern appears in several reviews with customers mentioning they've already scheduled additional future work.
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Reviews reveal Terry remains on-site during projects rather than operating as a salesman. Mike Younkers noted Terry is "not just a salesman providing a quote" but rather "the company owner who remained onsite working at all times." Richard Northfield mentioned the team was "punctual and respectful and maintained a clean work environment throughout the project." Terry responds to virtually all Google reviews, demonstrating ongoing customer engagement.
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Reviews consistently reference Terry, Luis, and Carlos by name across multiple projects spanning years. Mike Younkers noted Terry "remained onsite working at all times." Alison McLean described "Terry, Luis and Carlos" as the team, using first names suggesting direct employees. No reviews mention subcontractors, different crews showing unexpectedly, or quality inconsistencies that indicate subcontractor models.
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Multiple reviews mention timeline reliability under pressure. James Menges needed work done on an extremely tight schedule, noting they "completed agreed to tasks well within my very tight time line" and arrived the next business day after agreement. Jennifer Carlson appreciated their "flexibility and willingness to accommodate a rather tight timeline" when preparing her house for market. Dan Kasprow hired them with a "strict deadline before move-in" and the team delivered on schedule.
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Reviews show flexible problem-solving when issues emerge. Alison McLean mentioned they "responded thoughtfully to issues (with the house) that came up" during exterior work. Dan Kasprow's project involved discovering needs for mold remediation, drywall repair, and handyman work beyond the original painting scope, all handled without project abandonment. Edie Preston was surprised when Terry fixed a Lazy Susan cabinet she "thought was beyond repair."
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Nancy Arnold mentioned "there was no clean-up required on my end" after their work. Mary Ellen Collins described them as "non-disruptive every step of the way" with "very thorough clean-up at the end." However, one 2020 Angi reviewer described messy worksites with "old, dirty drop cloths" and equipment left around. The overwhelmingly positive Google reviews suggest this was either an isolated incident or improvements were made since 2020.
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One detailed 2020 Angi review described serious worksite cleanliness issues, with the owner labeling the customer "too picky to please." The customer fired them after basement completion. This sharply contrasts with Google reviews praising cleanup. The single detailed negative among 145 positive reviews across platforms suggests either an isolated incident or significant operational improvement since 2020. No public owner response appears on that review.
-Review Snippet Sources: Angi
Updated: 04-07-2026