Jeff Torrey, Owner
Bio:
- Grew up in North Andover, MA
- Graduated from N. Andover high school in 1979
- Studied Fine Arts at The Art Institute of Boston. Continued my education studying at the Montserrat College of Art, Beverly, MA and the Massachusetts College of Art, Boston MA
- Spent time as an artist in residence at the Edward MacDowell Colony, Peterborough, NH, the Cummington Community for the Arts, Cummington MA, and the Johnson Art School and Colony, Johnson VT
- While in college I spent one summer painting on a remodeling crew in Cambridge, MA. and I spent one summer working for William K. Lawrie Painting in Andover, MA
- In the summer of 1983 I registered and started my own Painting business in North Andover, MA.
Philosophy:
- I run a small painting business with 1-3 employees based on workload
- I am on the job working beside my employees at all times
- This hands-on approach has taught me how to effectively troubleshoot and problem solve issues related to maintaining your home
- As a contractor it is my reasonability to offer my customers an educated opinion and conduct business in a professional way
Experience:
- Over the years I worked for many of the builders in the area, painting new homes
- For over 35 years I have been repairing and re-painting private homes
- I have done work for the North Andover Historical Society, The MA Trustees of Reservations, and The Boxford Historical Society
- I have done work for the Second Congregational Church, Boxford, MA, Saint Michael’s School, North Andover, MA, and Saint Michaels Church Rectory, Exeter, NH
- I am able to work for homeowners and through realtors to get a home ready for sale. Correcting issues with rot, water damage, roofing, windows, and your home inspection
Licensing, Education, and Insurance
- I hold a MA Riggers License to erect staging
- I am licensed in MA as a Construction Supervisor CS-093973 ( I can pull a building permit )
- I am registered in MA as a Home Improvement Contractor # 162713
- I have completed the HUD RRP (renovate, repair, and paint) course related to the Lead paint laws
- I am fully insured with a workers comp. and liability policy. Certificates of insurance are provided upon request
Areas that I do most of my work in:
- Andover / North Andover / Boxford / Topsfield / Georgetown / West Newbury / Newburyport, MA
- I am based in Plaistow, NH. I will travel and hour for work when referred. I have and will do work in the NH lakes region, the South Shore, Cape Cod and the Islands, if the homeowner is willing to provide lodging