Barn Painting Is In Their Blood

Barn Painting Is In Their Blood Leonard Wells has been painting barns, sealing roofs, and making repairs for 50 years. He started with his father and grandfather, and for the past 16 years, he’s worked with his son Harry, the fourth generation. Painting is in their blood. “Most of our work is agricultural,” says Wells. “Much of it is referrals from past customers or repeat work for those customers.” The Wells duo does most of their work within 150 miles of West Fargo, N.D. They serve the tri-state area of North Dakota, Minnesota and South Dakota. In addition to painting both metal and wood barns, the father-son team also does metal roof coating and repairs, rustproof coatings on bins, hot rubberized bin sealing, galvanized bin painting and fuel tank painting. They even paint elevators. “It’s a good business if you’re not afraid of work,” says Wells. “It’s not for the faint of heart. We have boom trucks and power washers, as you have to power wash and clean before you can start painting.” Wells likes to visit a location before providing a quote for the job, due to all the variables on any job. “You don’t know what you’re getting into over the phone,” he says. “The price depends on the job, how much cleaning is required, and which paint or sealant they prefer.” Wells’ preference is Sherwin-Williams paint. “That’s mostly what we get,” he says. “The price of quality paint is the biggest change I’ve seen. What used to cost $5 per gallon can run $100 or more today.” Wells notes the importance of using a fully licensed and insured company. “We have warranties and references available for all jobs,” he says. Everything is so much higher in cost. Make sure you’re getting quality work done right.” Contact: FARM SHOW Followup, Harry Wells Farm Painting, 3155 Bluestem Dr. #151, West Fargo, N.D. 58078 (ph 701-205-9571, 218-443-3510 or toll-free 800-568-3115; leonard.wells147@gmail.com).

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