About A Brush Above Painting
Owning a home in the High Country means fighting weather that punishes wood. Mildew, failed caulking and bargain stain turn into rotted logs and siding when nobody catches them early, and owners who live out of town find out last. A Brush Above Painting was built around that problem. Owner Dean Roberts, a Marine veteran, has spent more than four decades painting, staining and repairing log homes and houses around Boone, and he works every job himself with his son Mike.
The fix starts before any finish goes on. Surfaces are cleaned and conditioned first, cure times are respected rather than rushed, and damaged walls, stucco and masonry are repaired instead of painted over. Dean sends daily photo and video updates so absent owners can see the work, and exterior stain jobs carry a written warranty.
Estimates are free and detailed, with senior citizen and military discounts offered. Homeowners from Blowing Rock and Banner Elk to West Jefferson and Lenoir get the same family crew, the same communication and the same cleanup at the end of every job.
Updated: 09-03-2026
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How does A Brush Above Painting keep absent homeowners informed during a project?
Dean sends progress reports every working day, by photo or video, so an owner who is hours away can see exactly what happened. Polly Stephenson wrote that "Dean made sure to send daily video updates on progress, questions, or any concerns noted". Lori Welke said "He regularly sent pictures when I could not be at the property", and Emily Metzger noted that "Even when the weather refused to cooperate he stayed in touch with updates".
Who shows up to do the work when A Brush Above Painting is hired?
Dean Roberts and his son Mike do the work themselves, so the people who quoted the job are the people on the ladder. Linda Franckewich wrote that she "was so impressed with Dean and his son Mike that I never made it past the first referral". Sharon Barnes hired "Dean and his son, to do some staining on the outside of our house", and Tamara Zielinski praised "the service Dean and his son provided".
How does A Brush Above Painting prepare a surface before painting or staining?
Surfaces get cleaned, conditioned and repaired first, and the finish waits until the prep has cured. On a 1775 log cabin, Ed Pressly watched Dean "first clean and condition the old tin. He waited days for the chemicals to cure as is necessary". Sandy Arneson said "They prep meticulously and then paint with care", and Melinda Meade described work "characterized by conscientious, thoroughness, care, and attention to detail".
Does A Brush Above Painting handle staining for decks, porches and log homes?
Yes, wood staining is the most requested job in the reviews, from decks and porches to cedar siding and whole log homes. Andre Lewis reported that "Dean cleaned and stained the cedar siding on my house and stained over 2,000 sqft of deck". James Giordano said Dean "Did great work on my deck", and Dana Ferguson noted the crew "were very patient with us as we tried to pick our stain color, and helped us all along the way".
Can homeowners count on A Brush Above Painting to show up when promised?
Yes, showing up on time and finishing on schedule is the habit reviewers mention most after the quality of the work. Nancy Lewis wrote that "Dean arrived on time, is very knowledgeable, hard working, & pleasant". Allan Calarco called the crew "Professional, timely, helpful, and flexible", and when summer rain kept pushing a porch job back, eng413ine reported that "they even came to our house on a Sunday to work!".
How does A Brush Above Painting handle pricing and estimates for painting work?
Estimates are free and detailed, and reviewers describe the pricing as fair for the level of finish, with one calling it a premium. Larry Tyree wrote "A bit pricey, but outstanding work by a perfectionist". Jim Houser found the work "Affordable, efficient and high quality", and Kim Osborne said the crew "worked quickly and are very reasonably priced".
Why do neighbors and past customers keep coming back to A Brush Above Painting?
Because the work holds up and the experience is easy, so people rehire the crew and refer them across the fence. Jerry Roberts wrote "I’ve used Dean and his son Mike a couple of times". Jeff Copeland hired the crew after seeing them next door, "as he was painting my neighbors house and was absolutely killing it so when I asked if he would paint mine he agreed", and added that he will have them do all his future painting.
Is A Brush Above Painting a registered business in the state of North Carolina?
Yes. A Brush Above Painting is registered with the North Carolina Secretary of State under business entity number 1613950. That registry holds the public record for businesses operating in North Carolina, and the entity number is the direct reference for pulling that record at any time. The company is based in Boone, North Carolina, and works out of that state.
-Verification Sources: NC Secretary of State Business Registration