Too many homeowners in Pasadena and Anne Arundel County have stories about painters who promise perfection but deliver sloppy trim work or create dust disasters during prep. Owner William Roy-Harrison founded Chesapeake Interior Painters in 2018 to eliminate these frustrations through systematic quality controls. Working alongside his mother Alison, who provides color consultations, William maintains a perfect 5.0-star rating across 61 reviews.
Crews use shopvacs while sanding to eliminate dust spread, protect surfaces with multiple layers of covering, and maintain daily cleanup protocols. Jason Shadid notes "no wall paint on the ceiling or trim" while Denise Wilson describes walls so perfect she doesn't want her kids "bouncing a ball anywhere near them." The company specializes in cabinet refinishing so convincing that Linda Uzzle's realtor thought she had purchased new cabinets.
Based in Pasadena, the fully licensed and insured team serves Anne Arundel County including Annapolis, Glen Burnie, and Severna Park. The company holds Maryland Home Improvement License Number 116199 and offers a warranty program covering workmanship on all projects.
Updated: 04-06-2026
Multiple customers describe results that fooled observers into thinking cabinets were replaced. Linda Uzzle mentions her realtor "stopped by and thought I had purchased new cabinets," while Lee Ann Kulina states the cabinets "looked brand new and helped tremendously in selling our house quickly." William specializes in cabinet refinishing with preparation and application techniques that achieve factory-finish appearance at a fraction of replacement cost.
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Customers consistently mention exceptional cleanliness standards exceeding typical contractors. Jason Shadid describes crews using "a shopvac in one hand while they sand with the other to suck up the dust so it doesn't get all over the house," while Lisa Geisler notes "cleaning up at the end of each day." Thelma Hagood emphasizes "a thorough cleanup at the end of each day along with ensuring everything is put away." The protection and cleanup protocols are systematic, not occasional.
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Reviews reveal specific quality markers that distinguish their work. Jason Shadid provides detailed observations including "no roller lint on the walls, no drips or runs, no wall paint on the ceiling or trim, smooth walls, clean lines," while Ken Miller describes work that "leaves nothing to be desired and is second to none." Thelma Hagood, a 15-year customer, praises "the smoothness and consistency in the finish of every room painted." William's perfectionist approach creates results customers notice immediately.
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William personally handles critical project phases beyond just estimates. Multiple reviews mention his direct involvement, with customers like Melinda Utt describing working directly with "William the Painter" on both large and small jobs. Lisa Geisler notes working with "William and Alison," indicating family involvement throughout projects. His hands-on approach ensures the perfectionist standards he learned from his mother's company, Columbia Interior Finishes, are maintained on every job.
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Reviews consistently emphasize reliable scheduling and timeline adherence. Janet H states they "start on time and finish on time," while Jerry West mentions "completed the job for the price that was quoted. There were no surprises." Melinda Utt describes William arriving "on time, finished when he said." Lisa Geisler details a large 9-day project where the team "were always on time" and even added extra painting while still finishing on schedule.
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Strong repeat business patterns emerge throughout reviews. Thelma Hagood has been a customer for "more than 15 years," starting with William's mother Alison and continuing with William. Joanne Locke states "we've used them twice before" and hired them again for house sale preparation. Lee Ann Kulina hired them twice, first for kitchen cabinets and lower level, then again for their forever home. The repeat business reflects consistent quality that builds long-term trust.
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Alison Roy-Harrison provides color consultation services in addition to William's painting execution. Lisa Geisler specifically mentions "Alison came out ahead of time to consult about paint colors which was so helpful." Thelma Hagood notes starting as a customer with Alison before William founded Chesapeake Interior Painters, stating "I started with Alison and now her son, Will handles my projects." The family collaboration combines William's technical perfectionism with Alison's design expertise.
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The company manages projects across a wide size range. Melinda Utt describes both "a big job, interior of the house" and separately "a small job recently, repair and paint ceiling due to our roof failure" completed in one day. Thomas Walsh had "the entire interior of my house" painted. Sankarsh Iyengar hired them for challenging work including "a 2 storey vaulted ceiling" with skylights. William handles everything from single-room updates to complete multi-room interior transformations.
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Updated: 04-07-2026