Ellison Painting brings Google Guaranteed, family-owned expertise to Berkley homeowners. 3,000+ projects completed. Quality craftsmanship you can trust.
Berkley’s charm lives in its 1920s to 1940s bungalows and the tight-knit blocks between Woodward and Coolidge. Those homes have character newer builds can’t copy, and they also have plaster walls, original trim, and decades of paint layers that demand real skill. Ellison Painting has completed 3,000+ projects across Metro Detroit, including plenty of homes exactly like these.
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Across Metro Detroit’s older and newer neighborhoods alike.
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Older homes reward careful work and punish shortcuts. Plaster walls need patching and priming that respects how the material moves. Original wood trim deserves finishes that highlight it rather than gum it up. And compact rooms mean color and sheen choices matter more, because every wall is close enough to see. We’ve worked in enough pre-war Metro Detroit homes to know where the surprises hide, and we plan the preparation accordingly.
What this means for you:
Square footage is only part of it. On Berkley's 1920s to 1940s bungalows, the real cost drivers are plaster repair, how many coats the original trim needs, and how much old paint has to come off before anything new goes on. Every line item lands in a written proposal after we walk the house.
Plaster, and a lot of it. The blocks between Woodward and Coolidge are full of it, so we patch the cracks, spot-prime every repair, and use products that flex with the wall instead of sitting on top of it. Weak prep on plaster shows up again within a season.
Late spring through early fall, once overnight temperatures hold steady and the siding has had a few dry days. Book sooner than feels necessary, because June and July fill up fast across Metro Detroit. Interiors and cabinets schedule easily through the cold months.
Look for proof instead of promises: insurance, a detailed written proposal, 500+ 5-star Google reviews, Painting Contractors Association (PCA) membership, and a final walkthrough with a satisfaction guarantee. Ask who's actually worked on Berkley plaster. Call (248) 617-8725 and see how fast someone answers.
Usually, yes. If the boxes are solid, refinishing keeps the character those original kitchens have, without the cost and demolition of a full replacement. We degrease, sand, and spray for a smooth finish, then mask and clean daily so you can still use the house.
Your bungalow has earned a finish that does it justice. Get a clear, detailed proposal with no surprises.
