--- title: "Andrew Blate — Painters | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/painters/andrew-blate-pfvwus-pf~2114602628 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~2114602628.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Andrew Blate" category: ["Painters"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/7b3363dd02cc39dc_7062-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "18909 Fisher Ave., Poolesville, Maryland 20837, United States" latitude: 39.1386 longitude: -77.4067 phone: "(301) 816-3255" website: http://www.beautifulhomeservices.com rating: 4.8 review_count: 33 best_of_houzz_awards: 6 followers: 84 last_updated: 2026-09-13 --- # Andrew Blate Original Houzz profile: [Andrew Blate](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/painters/andrew-blate-pfvwus-pf~2114602628) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Painters - **Location:** Poolesville, MD - **Serves:** Germantown, Silver Spring, Gaithersburg, Rockville, Bethesda, Potomac, Clarksburg, North Potomac, Travilah, Darnestown, Poolesville, Centreville, Point of Rocks, Barnesville, Alexandria, Arlington, Ashburn, Beallsville, Belmont, Boyds, Brambleton, Broadlands, Chantilly, Countryside, Dickerson, Dranesville, Dulles, Dulles Town Center, Fairfax, Falls Church, Great Falls, Leesburg, Lowes Island, Reston, Sterling, Sugarland Run, Tuscarora, Tysons, University Center - **Houzz rating:** 4.8 out of 5 (33 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 6 awards (2015–2024), for Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Star Houzzer - Recommended on Houzz - 25 Ideabook Saves - Best of Houzz winner - Locally owned - Award winning From interior and exterior painting to full interior remodels, if you live in or around the Northern Virginia, Washington, DC, and Montgomery County, MD, area we’ve got just the right crew ready to tackle your job. Prepare to be impressed. As we’ve demonstrated for nearly fifteen years now, our first and strongest asset is our ability to attract and retain the very best craftsman in the area. For us, it all begins with our commitment to providing a positive work environment for every member of our team, and it shows in the results as each is inspired to perform at their absolute highest level on every job. Beautiful Home Services is an affordable option for your interior and exterior painting, custom carpentry (including crown molding), and bathroom, kitchen, and basement remodeling projects. We have competitive pricing that is consistent with quality. No matter how complex or how much attention to detail your job demands, our crews will out-perform your expectations. Whether it’s a few rooms of interior painting or a full interior remodeling job, we want to earn your business and your trust. Call today for a FREE estimate! ### Services Provided - Interior Painting - Exterior Painting - Ceiling Painting - Door Painting - Cabinet Painting - Deck Staining - Wallpaper Removal - Popcorn Ceiling Removal - Drywall Repair - Color Consulting - Drywall Installation - Paint Removal - Garage Floor Coating - Drywall Texturing - Plaster Repair - Epoxy Flooring - Lead Paint Removal - Wall Texture Removal - Attic Conversion - Backsplash Installation - Baseboard/Trim/Crown Moulding Installation - Basement Remodeling - Bathroom Design - Bathroom Remodeling - Bathtub Installation - Cabinet Installation - Countertop Installation - Custom Walk-in Closets - Flooring - Flooring Installation - Home Remodeling - Kitchen Design - Kitchen Plumbing - Kitchen Remodeling - Laminate Flooring Installation - Linoleum Flooring Installation - Sauna Installation - Shower Door Installation - Shower Installation - Tile Installation - Vinyl Flooring Installation - Wood Floor Installation ### Areas Served - Germantown - Silver Spring - Gaithersburg - Rockville - Bethesda - Potomac - Clarksburg - North Potomac - Travilah - Darnestown - Poolesville - Centreville - Point of Rocks - Barnesville - Alexandria - Arlington - Ashburn - Beallsville - Belmont - Boyds - Brambleton - Broadlands - Chantilly - Countryside - Dickerson - Dranesville - Dulles - Dulles Town Center - Fairfax - Falls Church - Great Falls - Leesburg - Lowes Island - Reston - Sterling - Sugarland Run - Tuscarora - Tysons - University Center ### Typical Job Cost $7,500 - 100,000 Minimum job size is $7500 ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Andrew Blate | | Address | 18909 Fisher Ave., Poolesville, Maryland 20837, United States | | Phone | (301) 816-3255 | | Website | http://www.beautifulhomeservices.com | | License Number | 89878 | | Followers on Houzz | 84 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/bhspaints/ - X (Twitter) — https://twitter.com/LeadsBHS - Blog — https://www.instagram.com/leadsbhs/ ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Andrew Blate](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/painters/andrew-blate-pfvwus-pf~2114602628) - **Website:** http://www.beautifulhomeservices.com - **Phone:** (301) 816-3255 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - Best of Houzz 2015, 2016, and 2020 - A+ BBB accredited business - LEAD Safe Certified - National Award Winning, Best of the Best Company 2018 and 2019 - **Best of Houzz:** 6 awards (2015–2024), for Service. ## Reviews **Overall rating: 4.8 out of 5 — 33 reviews** *Aspect averages:* - Work Quality: 47.0 - Communication: 44.0 - Value: 47.0 ### Reviews **★★★★★ — The Goulds, May 2023** > Excellent! On time, great service and did high-quality work. Can't say enough about Andrew and his ability to ensure we are satisfied and the project was completely done. **★★ — Jessica T, April 2022** > I hired Beautiful Home Services for a master bathroom renovation after reading many positive reviews posted online. I'm giving BHS 2 stars because even though I'm happy with the final outcome, it was a series of struggles over the course of 6 months to get here. > > Leading up to the renovation, I had 2 different project managers who were supposed to be helping me pick out materials. Neither sent suggestions or responded to my emails about selections for my bathroom. In the end, everything was set up by an assistant. I finally got a 3rd project manager, who showed up to my project on what was supposed to be their start date (it had to be pushed back a week) with no idea of the plans that had been in progress for months. > > This situation quickly went from bad to worse due to a ton of miscommunication between my contractor, the 3rd project manager, and the BHS offices. My contractor continually lied about things to me and to the BHS office. They tried to charge me over $1,000 for a mistake the contractor made. The contractor even tried telling my project manager I approved of the mistakes, which I obviously didn’t. The day my project manager scheduled for my countertop to be installed, the contractor was nowhere to be found, which resulted in delays lasting weeks. He also started to treat me in an incredibly condescending manner. I'm a single woman who was very involved in the project (I built the custom vanity myself) and he treated me like I had no idea what was going on despite my having to essentially act as my own project manager for the entirety of the renovation. I gave him multiple pictures of how pieces should be installed, and his team disregarded them and installed the pieces incorrectly. Ultimately, I complained to the project manager about him, who took him off the job. On their last day of work the contractor still showed up to my house, even after being told not to. > > There was also an issue with water being spilled upstairs in the bathroom. I was told by the contractor that I would come home to a "small brown spot" on my kitchen ceiling where the water spilled on the floor above. Instead I came home to a hole in the ceiling, with water actively leaking (see attached picture) onto my kitchen floor. He downplayed this to the BHS offices too, who didn't know how extensive the issue was. Thankfully they fixed everything without charging me. > > This project started in November and was finally finished in April. I was waiting on a piece of hardware for my shower that I notified my project manager about in January. Unbeknownst to me, he left the company and did not relay this information to my now 4th project manager. I expressed my frustration with the owner, who told me he would make this project a priority, but this last piece wasn't found until I found it myself 3 weeks later. > > I would absolutely not recommend BHS to anyone planning on renovating their home. This was a horrible experience for me and not worth the time and stress. **Comment from Andrew Blate:** > Thank you for your review and we are very sorry you had a less than ideal experience. The past 18-months or so have been challenging times to be in business, especially with materials shortages and delays. > > We appreciate your patience and also we are happy that the final product looks great - thank you for adding pictures of your beautiful completed bathroom. At the end of the day, quality work is what matters the most. > > We are continually looking for ways to improve and your feedback will be used to prevent these types of issues from derailing future projects. **★★★★★ — HU-955500612, March 2021** > We needed both a master and a guest bathroom renovated. We saw what Beautiful Homes had created in the home of one of our neighbors so wanted to give them a shot. We got two estimates. The first was cheaper but we wanted to focus not only on functionality but also quality. Bathroom renovations are not cheap and we absolutely got what we paid for. No hidden fees and no surprises. The team was fantastic and kept us informed at every step. Beautiful Homes made us feel comfortable throughout the process. They almost felt like family at the end of the joint project. There is no question we would use Beautiful Homes again and will happily refer them to anyone looking to renovate and maximize space. This team is definitely \#1! **★★★★★ — Ali Z, Jan. 2021** > I have now done two large home projects with Beautiful Home Services and have all great things to say about the company. They do wonderful work, are extremely NICE people who are easy to work with, and are wonderfully professional. This past project I actually was out of town with my family and trusted the crew with my home while away, I trusted them this much and would do it again. They took great care of my home and I came back to the project completed ahead of schedule and above expectations. I'd work with them on any project again in a heartbeat and have recommended them to nearly all my friends in the area. **Comment from Andrew Blate:** > Thank you for your review! It is always a pleasure to work with you. **★★★★★ — B C, Nov. 2020** > My experience with Beautiful Home Services was positive from start to finish. I have had them do work in the past and am always pleased with the quality of their work. This time it was external trim painting and I experienced a high level of customer service all the through front estimate to work completion. The project manager kept me informed all they way through and the punctuality for appointments and work start were literally to minute on time. **Comment from Andrew Blate:** > Thanks so much for your review! It is always a pleasure working with you. **★★★★★ — errolgbrown, Oct. 2020** > This is the second job that Beautiful Homes have done for me and on both occasions their workmanship was fantastic. Communication from start finish was most excellent. This company will remain on my list of referrals. **Comment from Andrew Blate:** > Thank you for your review! It is always a pleasure to work with you. **★★★★★ — Salomeh Ghorbani, Aug. 2020** > I did a great deal of research before selecting a company to redo the top level of my townhome. The last of my pets had passed away so it was time to replace the flooring, repaint, etc. Sergio and Alexis and the team were fantastic. Any questions or comment I had were openly received and quickly responded to. They kept me updated with the plans for the 7 days or so of work. I've dealt with a lot of companies and this one provided a great value in that they did what they said they'd do and checked with me on everything. Their staff is professional, and they were the ONLY ONES out of the 20 or so I spoke with who sent me their references and insurance information along with the quote. I felt that their quote was pretty much in the middle, but in the early stages their communications were excellent and that was a huge deciding factor for me. My floors and walls look amazing - and new furniture is on the way - I am beyond thrilled! We had only 1 glitch that caused a delay in the work b **Comment from Andrew Blate:** > Thank you for your review! It was a pleasure to work with you. **★★★★★ — HU-493367784, June 2020** > We had our master bathroom remodeled. Amazing work and everyone was extremely nice and professional. We love the work they did and kept us in the loop through the whole process. **★★★★★ — anissa brennan, May 2020** > From estimate to punch list, the Beautiful Home Services team was easy to work with with and professional. The owner, Craig, was out regularly to check the project and the project manager, Antonio, was kind and responsive. **Comment from Andrew Blate:** > Thank you for your review! It has been a pleasure working with you. **★★★★★ — M. J., Aug. 2019** > Beautiful Home Services did an awesome job with the repairs and renovations to our basement. After a water leak through several rooms, water and asbestos abatement, Beautiful Home Services was flexible in their schedule and provided top notch custom repairs. Further, since we had never done a big renovation such as this, they offered the best advice to complete the job. Kevin, Alexis and the team were wonderful, we could not have asked for a better company. **★★★★★ — Megan A, Jan. 2017** > Well, of course I started a diy tiling job and got in over my head. Beautiful Home Services was able to accommodate the job during the holidays and quickly. The end result is perfect. The project took the expected time (2 days). > > It started with one of the presidents of the company, Andrew, stopping by to give me a quote and discuss the projects' scope. The project cost was competitive and I choose to use this company over others due to the price, professionalism, online reviews, and their work guarantee. > > Rudy headed up a two person crew that was considerate, walked me through the project, and let me know I needed some replacement pieces for the toilet. Osmin stopped by to supervise at the beginning of the project to ensure the scope was followed. > > Firstly, Rudy was at my door at the agreed upon time (8am). No waiting around or worried that I wouldn't be able to make my scheduled activities. Rudy was able to fix some of my incorrect preparation of the subfloor without elongating the project time. The first day was cutting and laying the tile and it looked great at the end of the day. They came back the next day (again on time!) and dealt with grouting, baseboards, touching up the paint, re-installing the toilet, and the bathroom fan installation. He also cut the doors just a tad shorter so they would swing properly. He made sure to walk me through the fan settings once in place. Each day, Rudy and his team cleaned up the bathrooms and the area where they mixed and cut materials. Team members followed up with me the day the job was completed to determine satisfaction level. > > Quick and efficient. Most importantly, no hassle! > > Will be working with the company again for some hardwood floors and a kitchen remodel. They made this first time homeowner less anxious about remodeling. **★★★★ — J R, Feb. 2016** > They did a fabulous job with the full-gut renovation of my 1960s master bathroom. Down to the studs and replaced everything from the sink, tub, toilet, tile and all fixtures. Created a beautiful and functional new bathroom that I love! ## Selected projects - [Exterior Painting Ideas](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/exterior-painting-ideas-pj-vj~559574) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 25 - Description: Here are a few exterior painting pictures. We can tackle any project big or small! - [Bathroom Remodeling and Tile](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/bathroom-remodeling-and-tile-pj-vj~563259) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 312 - [Crown molding](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/crown-molding-pj-vj~563256) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 19 - Description: These are a few pictures of crown molding. There are almost an endless number of choices of crown molding. Crown can be a easy and fairly inexpensive way to add class to a room. We generally use only wood crown molding. - [Interior Painting - COLOR!](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/interior-painting-color-pj-vj~563225) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 38 - Description: Here are some examples of what color can do to a room! We love helping our customers select colors that work with their personality and style. Whether it is bold colors and neutrals, we can find a color that works for you. - [We painted a Caboose!!!](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/we-painted-a-caboose-pj-vj~868245) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 3 - Description: We will paint just about anything! Seriously! This cute caboose is used as a pool house. We cleaned it up, replaced some rotted siding, and painted it red!!! - [Blue exterior color change](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/blue-exterior-color-change-pj-vj~868243) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 9 - Description: On this project we replaced rotten wood with PVC and painted it a sharp two-toned blue! - [Bethesda Exterior](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/bethesda-exterior-pj-vj~868238) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 8 - Description: This is an older 1940s house with an addition on the back. We painted all surfaces including the slate/metal roof, stained the front door, and painted the brick, siding, shutters, etc. Nothing improves curb appeal like a good paint job!! Note before/after photos - [Arlington brick exterior](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/arlington-brick-exterior-pj-vj~868236) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 10 - Description: This house was in rough shape when we got it. About 60 years of peeling paint, rotten wood and siding, and no curb appeal at all! We replaced the rotten wood with PVC, damaged siding with Hardi-Plank, power washed and removed much of the old paint, primed everything, then painted. Talk about a make over!!! - [Barn staining](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/barn-staining-pj-vj~868234) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 2 - Description: We are willing to take on many projects other traditional painting companies won't. This custom built barn was stained with a semi-transparent white stain with semi-transparent red doors and trim. Stunning! - [Bench Seat](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/bench-seat-pj-vj~868089) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 2 - Description: Storage is at a premium in any home. Why not build something functional and good looking! These pictures are of a basement we finished. They use the basement door as their main access to the house. We built this good looking bench seat for them to use to put on/take off shoes, boots, etc. They can store shoes or other items in the seat keeping a clean, clutter free space! We can build seats like this in a foyer, kitchen or bedroom under a window, mud room, or any other space. They can be free st… - [Coffered Ceiling](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/coffered-ceiling-pj-vj~868092) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 2 - Description: Coffered ceilings are very classic and elegant. These pictures of one we built into a two-story living room. They can be perfect for a great room, living room, family room, or den. - [Raised paneling wainscoting](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/raised-paneling-wainscoting-pj-vj~868095) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 19 - Description: Wainscoting generally refers to any molding installed below a chair rail. One of the most classic types is raised paneling. This is custom made panels that we install. We work with several companies that custom make the panels for each client. There are many styles and sizes to choose from. Wainscoting is a general term used to describe molding below a chair rail. Another popular style is shadow box or picture frame wainscoting. We love this molding for a formal dining room, formal living room,… - [Mantels/fireplace surrounds](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/mantels-fireplace-surrounds-pj-vj~868100) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 19 - Description: Fireplaces are often the center or focus point of a room. Addition a larger mantel, a surround or wiring for a mounted TV can further accent the fireplace. We can build almost any fireplace mantel or surround to fit your room or taste. We can also make it function for displaying art, mounting a TV, or any other purpose you have. We can also install tile, marble, or slate. - [Built-Ins](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/built-ins-pj-vj~868103) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 53 - Description: Built-Ins are a practical way to add storage and/or display areas to any room in your home. From bookshelves in the living room to dining room storage, foyer catch alls, laundry organization, office spaces, and even kitchen storage, we can customize a built-in solution for your space that is beautiful and useful. - [Kitchens](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/kitchens-pj-vj~5387492) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 113 - [Tiffany room](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/tiffany-room-pj-vj~868772) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 6 - Description: This was a really cool project! We call it our 'Tiffany' room. As you can see from the 'before' pictures, there was an ugly tile/board ceiling. When we removed the tile, there was this high ceiling with exposed beams. We installed bead board between the beams, added crown and moldings. Finished off with a beautiful paint job. What a wonderful room. We give our customer credit for allowing us to make our vision a reality! - [Gaithersburg ADA complaint master bathroom remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/gaithersburg-ada-complaint-master-bathroom-remodel-pj-vj~868995) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 5 - Description: For this bathroom, we removed a closet to create an ADA complaint shower and bathroom. The shower is roll in/roll out with no curb or lip. The shower features 5 shower heads! Also installed the beautiful drop-in tub and chandelier. We pride ourselves in our ability to work with our clients to create a space that fits their specific needs. - [Gaithersburg master bathroom](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/gaithersburg-master-bathroom-pj-vj~868978) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 16 - Description: 1980s outdated bathroom with an ugly old vanity and gross shower pan. We removed the tile, shower, vanity, and fixtures. We also took out the closet to the left of the shower and made it smaller, allowing for a longer and wider shower. We installed a new vanity, lovely tile, and a frameless shower door. - [Silver Spring master bathroom expansion and remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/silver-spring-master-bathroom-expansion-and-remodel-pj-vj~868991) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 17 - Description: This is one of our favorite projects! The before - a 1970s pink bathroom and walk-in closet (to left). We removed the wall between the two and gutted the bathroom. We created a walk-in shower with double shower heads and installed a stunning free standing tub. This transformation was significantly less expensive that you would probably imagine! - [McLean master bathroom with clawfoot tub](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/mclean-master-bathroom-with-clawfoot-tub-pj-vj~868997) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 18 - Description: This bathroom had a large tub surround and a tiny shower. We removed the tub surround and installed this beautiful claw foot tub. We expanded the shower, built a bench, and installed built-in recessed shelves. Check out the stained glass window!! [See all 25 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/painters/andrew-blate-pfvwus-pf~2114602628) ## Community Q&A **Q: Paint Color?** *(in Photo Questions)* What is the wall color in this photo? Thanks! A: Thanks for your questions. The job was done about 8 years ago. I went back through our records and called the customer and we couldn't find it. I'm very sorry. **Q: Exerior paint colors?** *(in Photo Questions)* Can you please tell me the exterior siding and trim paint colors? Thank you! A: No problem. We painted this house about 6-7 years ago, so I had to go way back into the files. Good luck with your project. --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-13.*