The Best Painting Services in New London
New London homeowners are working with some of the oldest residential housing stock in southeastern Connecticut. The neighborhoods around the Coast Guard Academy, Pequot Avenue, and the historic downtown are packed with Victorian-era and colonial-revival homes that have been repainted many times — often with inconsistent product choices and varying quality of prep work over the decades. That history shows up as thick, built-up paint layers, recurring cracks, and surfaces that have been covered rather than correctly prepared. Getting a lasting result in New London starts with understanding what’s already on the wall.
Simons Painting & Drywall Services in New London
Painting Services in New London
New London’s housing is some of the densest and oldest on the Connecticut Shoreline. The Pequot Avenue area features substantial homes on larger lots — more traditional residential projects with older substrates.
The neighborhoods closer to downtown and the USCG Academy have more compact homes and multi-family properties that need a different level of coordination. The Thames River sits on the west edge of the city, providing constant waterfront humidity.
New London’s urban density also means more interior projects — apartment building common areas, residential units, commercial-adjacent spaces — which we handle in addition to single-family residential work.
Frequently Asked Questions About Painting in New London
How do you handle painting older New London homes with multiple layers of existing paint?
Heavily-painted surfaces in New London’s older homes need to be assessed for adhesion before anything goes over them. Where previous layers are stable, we clean, sand, and prime. Where they’re failing or too thick, we need to strip back to a stable base. Painting over a failing surface — regardless of what paint you use — will produce the same failure in a short time. The assessment tells us which approach is appropriate.
Can you work on multi-family homes or apartment buildings in New London?
Yes. We work on multi-family properties throughout New London — interior common areas, individual unit interiors, and exterior painting. For occupied buildings, we coordinate with the owner or property manager on scheduling, tenant notification, and working in sections to minimize disruption to residents.
My New London Victorian has original plaster walls with ornate crown molding. Can you paint that without filling in the detail?
Yes, and this is something we take seriously. Over-layering paint on detailed moldings is the most common way that detail gets filled and lost permanently. We use careful brush technique, thin coats, and appropriate bonding primers that adhere without building up. The goal is to preserve the profile, not cover it.
Do you work on painting projects near the Coast Guard Academy neighborhood?
Yes. The neighborhoods adjacent to the USCG Academy — including the Pequot Avenue and Montauk Avenue corridors — are some of the better-maintained residential areas in New London. We work there regularly on both interior and exterior projects.
How do you address lead paint on older New London homes?
New London has a high proportion of pre-1978 housing. We follow Connecticut state lead-safe work practices for all work on pre-1978 homes, including containment, HEPA vacuuming, and proper disposal of paint waste. If you know or suspect lead paint is present, let us know at the time of the estimate so we can plan the project accordingly.