Kestrel Finishes
Hector KestrelHector KestrelOwner · in business since 1997 · 29 years
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Kestrel Finishes

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Local pro · Serving New Dorp, Great Kills, Staten IslandZips1030610308
InsuredBonded

Full-unit repaints in occupied apartments, low-VOC only.

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Jobs completed176
Pricing$1,500–$6,000 per apartmentFree estimates
Response timeUsually replies within 2 hours
AvailabilityBooking this week
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Services6 services

What we do.

Kestrel Finishes paints occupied and vacant homes across Staten Island, with clean, dust-controlled crews who protect floors and furniture. They are the go-to before a listing hits the market: patching, skim-coating and a fresh neutral finish that photographs well. Lead-safe practices on pre-1978 buildings come standard.

01Interior paintingWalls, ceilings, trim and doors with premium low-VOC paints
02Pre-listing refreshFast, neutral repaints timed around listing photos and open houses
03Skim coating & plaster repairSmoothing cracked or uneven pre-war plaster walls
04Cabinet & trim finishingSpraying kitchen cabinets and millwork for a factory-smooth finish
05Wallpaper removal & installTaking down old paper and hanging new feature walls
06Exterior & stoop paintingBrownstone stoops, railings, doors and window trim
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Quick facts
Owner
Hector Kestrel
In business since
1997
Hours
Tue–Sat 9am–6pm
Response time
Usually replies within 2 hours
Languages
English, Russian
Payment
Card, Zelle, Venmo, check
Certifications
EPA Lead-Safe Certified Renovator
Estimates
Free, in writing
Service area
Staten Island · 10306, 10308
Questions people ask
How long does an apartment take?

Most one- and two-bedrooms take two to three days, prep included.

Do you give written estimates?

Yes. Every job gets a written estimate before work starts, and the price doesn't change without your OK.

Are you insured for co-ops and condos?

Yes. We send a certificate of insurance to your building before day one.

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