We got three or four estimates and Milworks wasn't the cheapest, but Mil so obviously knew what he was talking about when he toured the house that he scored big points before they even started working. We were going with a clay-based paint and he already knew all about the properties of these types of paint. A couple of the other estimates were just so ridiculously low that I thought we'd end up in trouble when they realized they'd underbid and started rushing and botching the job. Milworks' estimate was the second-highest (but much lower than the highest bid), but as I said I was impressed by his knowledge so we went with them. Are we ever glad we did. They arrived on time every day and finished when they said they would. They worked solidly throughout the day, carefully protected our furniture and banisters from stray paint, meticulously handled corners and moulding, were quiet as mice (e.g., no blaring ghetto blasters playing as they worked) and were thoroughly pleasant people to have around as well! We even had a nice lunch together one day (I work at home). I've already recommended them to some of our neighbours and would have them here again in a minute. Too bad they've already painted the whole house!