Our Chooz Score evaluates 44 factors across reviews, digital presence, and business credentials. Here's what stands out for Goode Design Painting & Wallcovering, Inc.
When Jessica Williams needed her new home painted before moving in, she took on what she describes as "a big ask" involving walls, ceilings, coffered ceilings, tray ceilings, kitchen cabinets, bathroom vanities, trim, doors, a two-story foyer, oak railings with balusters, and even the stone fireplace. The Goode Design crew completed everything while other contractors moved through the space installing various systems. Jessica calls the result a "pleasure doing business" experience, noting "not many people care about the work they do anymore or even do what they say they'll do."
Owner Denny Goode and Vice President Jason Goode run this family business from their Forest Hill base. The company handles interior and exterior painting, cabinet refinishing, wallpaper installation and removal, deck staining, popcorn ceiling removal, and drywall repair across Baltimore and Northeast Maryland. Crews led by painters Nestor, Jerry, Will, and Diego work on projects ranging from single-room refreshes to complete home transformations. Jason manages estimates and maintains client communication throughout projects.
The fully licensed and insured team holds Maryland Home Improvement License No. 38884 and maintains lead-safe certification for work on older homes. They serve Baltimore County, Carroll County, and Harford County communities.
Updated: 04-06-2026
Nick Caperna has used them "on several projects in our home and they have always exceeded our expectations." Sharon Scott hired them for two major projects three years apart, noting her first project "still looks great" years later. DL Rapkins sold her previous home, then "contacted Jason again because I trusted him and his crew" for her new property. The pattern across multiple customers and multiple years suggests reliability rather than isolated success.
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Ken Bergeron hired them to paint his entire new home before moving in, with crews handling walls, ceilings, and trim throughout. Jessica Williams' project involved coffered ceilings, tray ceilings, kitchen cabinets, bathroom vanities, trim, doors, a two-story foyer, "oak railings with balusters and even the stone fireplace." Julie Wright praised their "perfect lines, trim and caulk" in her three-story home. The scope extends well beyond standard repaints.
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Bobby Nicholson notes crews "left each room spotless and put everything back exactly as it was." LuAnn Watkins describes how the team "moved heavy furniture and put it back in place" and "removed window treatments and rehung" them. Jenny Schall mentions workers were "very professional and efficient" while keeping spaces clean. The pattern suggests this isn't occasional courtesy but standard practice embedded in their work process.
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Hippnotikka Band purchased an old farm house with "lead-based peeling paint" covering the walls. Jason explained they "paint lots of old house in Roland Park" and handle lead-based paint projects. Six years after completing the interior, the same customer called them back for exterior work on the century-old structure, which now "looks like it could have been built yesterday." The specialized knowledge and repeat business on difficult restoration projects suggests genuine expertise rather than marketing claims.
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Ashley Newmeyer states "their prices are beyond the best in the market" while noting they used "top quality Sherwin Williams paint." NKP Murphy received the third estimate and found Goode "came in way under other prices yet still used top quality Sherwin Williams paint." Paul Moravec calls them "perfectionists" while noting "their pricing is great." Multiple customers mention competitive pricing paired with premium materials rather than one or the other.
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Nancy Schmidt's house had "scratches, marks, dried up putty and many extra nails in the walls" before work began. She notes "you would never know any of that was there to look at it now." Bobby Nicholson praises Nestor and his crew for doing "an amazing job with all the prep work, including patching and repairs." Ken Bergeron mentions crews "patched and sanded all holes" before painting. The prep work receives as much attention in reviews as the final paint application.
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Linda B emphasizes Jason's problem-solving approach, noting "if there is an issue, Jason will be over immediately." Heather received "an estimate within 10 minutes, started work the following day, and finished by the close of business that same day" for her office wallpapering. Brad Peeples mentions Jason "got back to me super fast, and quoted me a great price." The response times mentioned go beyond standard contractor expectations.
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Robert Devlin worked with Nestor's crew and stated they "did a wonderful job painting our cedar siding home and deck." Bobby Nicholson also worked with "Nestor and his crew" a year later. Barbara R mentions Jerry and his crew, while Michael Knoll worked with Will and Diego two years ago. The same names appearing across different customers and different years suggests stable employment rather than temporary labor pools.
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Jessica Williams describes "the chaos of other contractors planning/estimating/repairing/installing all kinds of various jobs around them" during her project. She emphasizes this created challenges that revealed character, stating "not many people care about the work they do anymore or even do what they say they'll do so it's a real breath of fresh air." The crew maintained focus and timeline despite competing trades. Managing multi-contractor environments appears routine rather than exceptional for them.
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Updated: 04-07-2026