When Abby and Randy Olmsted needed their newly purchased 4,100 square foot home painted before moving in from 3.5 hours away, Simon Watson managed the entire project remotely, communicating progress throughout until they walked into a flawlessly transformed house. He even returned after they moved in for touch-ups, unprompted. This kind of responsiveness defines how Celtic Painting Company operates from their Old Lime Kiln Road location in Arden, treating distance and logistics as solvable problems rather than deal-breakers.
That remote project represents typical Celtic execution across the greater Asheville area. Owner Simon Watson and his crew have built well over 70 five-star Google reviews through consistent practices: morning arrivals without reminders, furniture protection that customers specifically mention, addressing discovered issues like damaged trim without change orders or delays. From single bedroom refreshes to complete three-story transformations, they operate with the same precision. Customers mention the daily progress updates, the cleaning that happens before departure each afternoon, and Simon's habit of marking paint cans with room names before leaving so homeowners know exactly which touch-up paint to use years later. The two-year guarantee backs work that ranges from $800 door paintings to multi-week commercial projects across offices, restaurants, and medical facilities.
Updated: 04-06-2026
Abby Olmsted's experience demonstrates their remote project management capability. Living 3.5 hours away during their entire 4,100 square foot home painting, she reports Simon "communicated with us throughout and gave us complete peace of mind." When they finally walked in, "the paint job was flawless and completely transformed the house." He even returned after they moved in for touch-ups. Multiple other reviews mention clear communication and daily updates, suggesting this wasn't an exception but reflects how they handle all projects regardless of owner presence.
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The repeat business pattern stands out immediately. Paige Jordan mentions "They also did some interior painting a year or so ago and did the same wonderful job" after hiring them again for exterior work. Jon and Pam Casey state "We had him come back last week to paint the house" after an initial project. Vicky Coker explicitly plans to "hire them again to paint our home's interior next." Renee Hurd hired them after "rave reviews from a neighbor/friend." The pattern suggests customers don't just tolerate the experience, they actively seek to repeat it.
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Several reviews reveal their approach to discovered issues. Stephanie Woodin mentions Simon "alerted me to an issue he saw with my door manufacturing" during routine painting. Joe describes how Simon "took care of a few extra tasks that needed attention without charging us." Leslie Pollitt notes they were "very thorough with all the details that we requested to be repaired and painted" including tricky spots on her two-story house. Rather than creating change orders or walking past problems, the crew addresses them as part of maintaining quality standards.
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Reviews consistently name the same individuals: Simon (owner), Gary, Kyle, and Robert rotating through projects. Vicky Coker specifically mentions "Simon and his fantastic crew members, Gary and Kyle." Meg Mueller describes "Simon and Gary" on her condo project. Kath Murray worked with "Simon and his assistants Robert." This isn't a large company dispatching random crews. It's a small, recognizable team where customers know who's arriving. Multiple reviews emphasize the crew being "professional, courteous" and "pleasant," suggesting the small size maintains consistent behavior across jobs.
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Meg Mueller provides the specific detail: Simon "marked all of the paint cans before he left so we'll know what to use to touch up the walls in the future." This practice isn't advertised on their website or mentioned in marketing. It simply appears in customer feedback as something Simon does before completing projects. Combined with the two-year guarantee advertised on their site and Abby Olmsted's mention of Simon returning for touch-ups after move-in, this suggests they're planning for long-term customer relationships rather than one-time transactions.
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JAM addresses this directly: "the cost was very affordable. Easily beat other quote." But the context matters more than the raw numbers. Joe describes getting an "outstanding job painting the exterior of our house at a very reasonable price" with daily consistency until completion. Vicky Coker notes "The price was quite reasonable as well" for a complete three-story transformation. Fred Fix mentions they "offer their work at a reasonable price" while being "skilled, conscientious, very flexible." The pattern suggests competitive pricing without corresponding cuts to preparation time, materials, or crew behavior.
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Updated: 04-07-2026