Tom Lindsley is the owner and operator of Tom Sawyer Painting, headquartered in Cambridge, MA. This is a highly regarded interior exterior full service painting company in Middlesex County.
Tom Lindsley started his local painting company back in 1985. He loves what he does and takes great pride in his work. He says it is more than just a job. It is about the families and their homes. He wants to be the best at what he does so he painted his way through college. Tom majored in economics in college and started painting with a national franchise. In his first year with that national franchise he won the Highest Quality Award for all 3,000 franchises.
Tom feels his experience, genuine work ethics ,and running his own business may have attributed to winning that award. Tom was told a long time ago “A homeowner never really thinks too much about a great paint job, but he will never forget a really bad one.” Tom feels the one thing that sets his company apart is his extensive prep work. “It’s all in the prep, get it done right the first time.” It’s one reason his customers remember to give him a call when they need him again. He has his standard 30 point check list for prep before he starts the finish coat. This checklist helps avoid any problems or issues that could effect the outcome of the job.
Some of the services Tom Sawyer Painting provides include: Interior Painting, Exterior Painting, Kitchen Cabinet Painting, Carpentry, Commercial Painting, EMF Shielding, Faux and Decorative Finishes, Pressure Washing and Graffiti Removal.
When it comes to providing expert Interior and Exterior Painting services, nothing takes the place of experience. Tom began working in Interior and Exterior Full service Painting 35 years ago and started Tom Sawyer Painting in 1985.
One of Tom Sawyer Painting’s goals is to provide their Middlesex County clients with professional, high quality, and affordable services. People often choose Tom Sawyer Painting for Interior and Exterior Painting because they provide the best painting service in the area. Its all about the 30 point prep to insure a beautiful long lasting paint job.
The result, one of the most successful Interior and Exterior Painting companies in Cambridge!
What do their customers think?
One fan of the company publicly wrote, “Our house hunting ended in 1986 when we walked into the nearly 100 year old Victorian in Cambridgeport. Tom was responsive, always answering his phone when I called, patient as we went over paint colors whose differences were very subtle to me, and thorough as we did several walk-throughs. In a time that could have been very stressful Tom was reassuring and calm. I cannot recommend him and his team highly enough.”
Another fan of the Tom Sawyer Painting publicly wrote, “Tom and his team painted the entire inside of our old house in Cambridge and did a fantastic job, especially with the trim and plaster work. Recently Tom Sawyer Painting came back to paint and treat the columns and woodwork on the front porch, and again the work was top-notch. Tom is a pleasure to work with, and his team members are always on time, work carefully, and perform spotless cleanup. We have recommended them often, especially for those with historic homes, and we would continue to do so.”
Having owner operated experts, like Tom providing knowledgeable and expert care is an asset to Cambridge and Middlesex County, MA.
Business owners take risks and often work long, exhaustive hours to service their clients. There are freedoms in owning a business, but these freedoms come at a cost. Rarely acknowledged are business owners like Tom Lindsley that employ people and ensure their staff are paid continuously. Sure, people earn their wages through their time, hard work and skills, but let’s take a moment and thank Tom for having and continuing the business ownership game that allows people an opportunity to produce and earn those wages.
Need Interior and Exterior Painting service? Give Tom Sawyer Painting an opportunity by visiting them at 205 Mount Auburn Street, Cambridge or by calling them at 781-230-6193.
In addition to running a successful Interior Exterior Full service Painting business, Tom supports www.embracingtheworld.org, and Catholic Charities.
So from the staff of Local Search Force that runs the County Advisory Board
Tom Lindsley, you are highly commended for your service to the residents of Middlesex County, for having and maintaining a business that adds to the financial well-being of MA and for your willingness to participate in social betterment activities.
Well done Tom Lindsley!
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