Warden & Sons

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50+ Years

experience

Emergency

services

Trusted Painting & Home Repair Services in Cottage Grove, WI

Warden & Sons has been a family-owned and operated business since its founding in Wausau, WI in 1966. We specialize in interior and exterior painting services, home repairs, and remodeling projects for residential and commercial clients across the Madison area. Our team of highly trained professionals brings decades of combined experience to every project, prioritizing quality craftsmanship and customer satisfaction. We are fully qualified to address lead paint issues, structural defects, and a wide range of building-related problems.

With generations of expertise, we offer free estimates, color consultation services, and 24/7 emergency support for apartment complexes and urgent repairs. Our commitment to excellence has earned us a reputation as one of the most requested companies in the region, serving Dane County and surrounding communities with integrity and precision.

Services

Interior Painting Exterior Painting Home Repair Kitchen Remodeling Bathroom Remodeling Deck Staining Wallpaper Removal Drywall Repairs Power Washing Color Consultation

Details

Year established: 1966

Highlights and features

We offer 50+ years of family-owned painting and repair expertise.
Our team handles both residential and commercial projects of all sizes.
Free color consultation and on-site project visualization services.
24/7 emergency response for apartment complex maintenance needs.
Fully qualified to address lead paint issues and structural defects.

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Services

Interior Painting

We provide comprehensive interior painting services for residential and commercial properties. Our team ensures precise application, color matching, and surface preparation to transform living and working spaces. With generations of experience, we handle everything from single rooms to full building interiors, using high-quality materials for lasting results. Our process includes free consultations to help clients select optimal color schemes that enhance their environment.

Exterior Painting

Our exterior painting services protect and beautify homes and businesses across Madison. We use durable, weather-resistant materials to withstand seasonal changes while enhancing curb appeal. The team addresses surface preparation, repairs, and proper coating application for long-lasting finishes. Commercial clients benefit from our expertise in large-scale projects, ensuring professional results that maintain structural integrity and aesthetic value.

Home Repair

We offer comprehensive home repair solutions addressing both minor and major building issues. Services include deck and porch restoration, drywall/plaster repairs, water damage remediation, and structural defect corrections. Our team handles urgent repairs for apartment complexes and scheduled maintenance projects. With specialized equipment and expertise, we resolve problems like woodpecker damage, siding issues, and concrete/stucco repairs to restore property functionality and appearance.

Kitchen Remodeling

Our kitchen remodeling services combine functional improvements with aesthetic upgrades. We install new cabinetry, countertops, and lighting systems while ensuring proper paint finishes for cohesive design. The process includes consultation on material selection and layout optimization. As experienced contractors, we manage complete renovations from demolition to final touches, delivering durable, stylish spaces tailored to client preferences and lifestyle needs.

Color Consultation

We provide expert color consultation services to help clients select optimal paint schemes for their properties. Our consultant with 20 years of experience offers guidance on coordinating colors for cohesive interior and exterior designs. Clients can visualize options through digital tools that show how colors will appear on their specific projects. This service ensures informed decisions that enhance property aesthetics while maintaining market-appropriate color choices.

People

Thomas J Warden

Owner / General Manager

Third-generation leader with decades of hands-on experience in painting and home repair services. Oversees daily operations and strategic direction while maintaining direct client relationships.

Tom Warden

Estimator and Production Manager

Manages project estimations and production workflow with specialized expertise in accurate cost assessment and scheduling efficiency for residential and commercial projects.

Kim Smith

Office Manager

Coordinates administrative operations and client communications with over 15 years of experience managing office functions for family-owned contracting businesses.

Questions

What areas do you serve?

We primarily serve Madison, Cottage Grove, and surrounding areas in Dane County, Wisconsin.

Do you offer free estimates?

Yes, we provide free, no-obligation estimates for all painting and home repair projects.

Are you available for emergency repairs?

Yes, we offer 24/7 emergency response for urgent repair needs, particularly for apartment complexes.

Can you help with color selection?

Our experienced color consultant provides free guidance and digital visualization tools to help choose optimal paint colors.

What services do you specialize in?

We specialize in interior/exterior painting, home repairs, kitchen/bathroom remodeling, and deck staining services.

Reviews (7)

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James

May 28, 2022 Report

Warden and Sons painted the entire interior of my home and did a drywall repair. Larry and his crew were professional, courteous and clean. The house looks fantastic and the price was reasonable. Five stars without a doubt! Services: Paint indoors, Drywall repair

Donella Hand

Apr 05, 2022 Report

Wow! Adrien came out and finished a painting job for the Circa Room and did a really great job! They were friendly, professional, on time, very reasonably priced and got the job done quickly! They also were very clean and picked up everything left the place spotless. Thank you Warden and Sons painting.

Sandy M.

May 07, 2021 Report

Perfection! Tom gives a timely and fair estimate and is so nice to work with. Ashley did interior painting last year and again this week. She is amazing! She is a consumate professional! These people are the "Salt of the Earth"

Kirk Bogle

Feb 01, 2021 Report

Warden & Sons gave us a good price, showed up on the day they said they would, finished when they said they would, cleaned up after themselves, and were respectful of us and our house. Painted the entire exterior of the house and the garage, did a perfect job with the trim. We can't say enough good things about them! Service: Exterior painting

Peter Lewandowski

Jun 25, 2019 Report

Warden and Sons were very detail oriented and flexible on our two-room project. They were able to quickly complete the project to our satisfaction. I strongly recommend Warden and Sons to anyone in need of a quality painter!

Jean C.

Oct 24, 2018 Report

When they show up, they do decent work, difficult to get them back for rework, I had them stain a deck last summer and it peeled off over the winter, they did return to restrain but neglected to sand down all the peeled stain, looks pretty bad, needed sanding and a second coat but they never got back to complete the job, not sure what we'll see next spring after the snow melts.

Steve Klapper

Mar 14, 2017 Report

Warden and Sons did a wonderful and thorough job for us this year. The new wallpaper is bold and beautiful. The interior paint job is perfect. They also scraped and painted our porch which really needed it. A great experience overall.