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Amazing Heritage Home Restoration


During the six months of this project Eric provided me with professional/detailed reports and recommendations on how to proceed showing incredible patience, meticulous skill and craftsmanship to transform my home. Not once did I hesitate or question his talents he kept pulling out of his hat. His responsibilities included initial pressure washing of the building, jacking up the front and back porches and the house, rebuilding wooden structures of pillars and steps, reconstructing stucco damage and final restoration to exterior windows and doors, stucco surface and re-pointing the chimney. He also hired and supervised the electrician and plumber for a complete renewal of systems. Eric continued with an amazing job of replacing the steep roof which included dormers, valleys, step flashing, and rounded torch-on porch roofs.


Bill G.

Excellent Standard of Workmanship


His work was done to an excellent standard of workmanship. By draping surfaces to prevent dripping on stones, cement and siding and rinsing away the algae that was washed from the roof, he kept his work areas clean. The windows were covered during the spraying of the walls and were washed at the end of the job. Eric even went out of his way to do an excellent job on cleaning the window surfaces. Eric's training in the fine arts allowed him to make creative suggestions on the use of colour on the various surfaces. All the jobs quoted on the estimate were completed in their entirety and in good time. During his spraying on the walls he covered all surfaces with two coats which provided a better coverage than would have been possible by just brushing on the stain. Eric did carpentry jobs such was framing the windows to present a more modern appearance as well as repair jobs which contributed to the final completion of the job. The presentation of the house looks better than it has looked for many years and the life of the cedar shake is extended by the coats of stain, thereby increasing its water resistance.


Susan P.

Thorough and Enthusiastic


In the spring of 1996 we hired Van Gogh Painters to clean up and paint the exterior of the Fort Langley Community Hall. This is a large building of the classic configuration of Greek Revival architecture. It is a designated heritage building and the "centrepiece" building of the village of Fort Langley. Eric did a great job. He was enthusiastic and thorough in the preparation as well as the painting. Heritage buildings always present a few challenges and surprises; they were all handled very well. We are happy to recommend Eric Hettema.


Marion Tucker, President of the Fort Langley Community Improvement Society

Trustworthy, Dedicated and Experienced


This is to commend you and your team on the excellent work with respect to the restoration and painting of my much loved old timer house in North Vancouver. As a single woman I can sadly say that finding trustworthy, dedicated and experienced craftspeople that care about the quality and delivery of their work can be a daunting task. For your information I interviewed approximately 12 enterprises in my search for the right person to take on my work. I am so happy that you were my ultimate choice.


Robin T.

10 Years of Excellent Work


Eric's professional expertise and rapport, with our strata members, has given us confidence in his work for the past ten years. He strives to meet our needs of quality restorations on our sites at Kew Gardens and Heritage Glen, in Langley, B.C. Whether it be pressure washing, carpentry repairs, or painting Eric provides us with accurate and competitive quotes. He insists on high standards of preparation, materials, professional attire/communication overall to final satisfaction with completed projects.


Dan and Rory C.

Couldn’t Be Happier


Eric Hettema, of 'Van Gogh Painting & Restorations Ltd.' just completed painting the entire interior of our home and we couldn't be happier with the end result. He changed the colour of every wall, trim and door as well as refreshing the paint on the ceilings. Eric has a keen eye for detail and completed the project with the care he would have given his own home.


Dave and Lexi L.

Painting with Attention to Detail


It was a very precise and detailed job and you not only did the work for the quoted price, but your estimate of time for completion was exact. The property was kept neat and clean during the entire job. You and your helper were both very friendly and helpful and I have no hesitation in recommending Van Gogh Painting to anyone who is looking for quality painting with attention to detail.


Shelia C.

Friendly and Professional,


Ildiko and I would like to take this opportunity to say "thanks for a job well done!' We are absolutely delighted with the results you gave us. Beginning with the job quote, to dealing with our change of trim color midway, to completion on schedule-while all the time dealing with the myriad details inbetween- you constantly provided us with a very professional and friendly experience. We will be more than willing and pleased to refer you to anyone else who may be in need of your skilled painting and renovation services.So, thank you again Eric for your time and talents in making our home beautiful.


Cordially,

 Mark Huber and Ildiko Skeldon-Huber

Richmond, B.C.

Dear Eric,

I want to sincerely thank you for doing such a wonderful job of painting my house and studio. I know I told you when you finished that your work exceeded my expectations, having been involved with many other contractors over a number of years, but I wanted to put my comments in writing as well. It was a very precise and detailed job and you not only did the work for the quoted price, but your estimate of time for completion was exact. The property was kept neat and clean during the entire job. You and your helper were both very friendly and helpful and I have no hesitation in recommending Van Gogh Painting to anyone who is looking for quality painting with attention to detail.

Sincerely,

 Sheila M. Callen

Langley, B.C.

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