Sviat from Beauty Walls and Floor was professional, easy to work with, and flexible around my busy…read moreschedule. He performed the work on my ceiling (install new drywall, paint and finish) with good detail at a reasonable price. Highly recommend!

I could not agree more with Serena's review from 2020 - we had the exact same experience. I…read moreresonate with her review and quote "All was going well and he seemed to know what he was talking about but then I asked him to email his quote to a second email address and it was downhill from there. He huffed and puffed about cc'ing a second email so god knows what he would be like on the job if he had to do something mildly inconvenient. I was completely baffled how this man turned into a child before my very eyes." All of the contractors I've dealt with with the exception of Beauty Walls - have enjoyed back and forth communication, and being very communicative and clear. Sviat literally told us "I'm not in the communications department" on one of his bad days where he was 'inconvenienced' by having to respond to our emails and requests. He rage deleted our project from his system, and when we asked him about it he said that he let his emotions get the best of him and shouldn't have done it in the moment (see more later). Dealing with him and his business delayed our move in date by a month. A prime example of communications with him will be ie - send email Monday, no reply, we follow up Wednesday, then he replies, then we respond within minutes to hours, and have to follow up again Friday for an update. We were going to try to make it work with him - since he did our floors for another property many years ago and went without hiccup. He emailed us (this is copy and pasted: " I made a mistake deleting that estimate, I started again and I'm not able to overcome my emotions. Sorry I can't do your floors. There are good companies on Yelp.com or Angi.com with trustful reviews. We can do painting for you after the floors are done" I would recommend this business if you are ok dealing with this unprofessionalism and childlike behavior As soon as we moved onto quotes from 2 other businesses, WOW night and day. Very communicative, no babysitting and having to follow up for responses, and even more - wow no complaining about having to communicate?! Bonkers. Such a horrible experience, when I really wanted to initially support an independent family business.

Excellent Kitchen Cabinet Painter!…read more Alexander took my 80's era oak cabinets to the 2010's by painting them white and attaching new hardware. He was meticulous and took multiple steps to sand/smooth/prime and paint them to a beautiful white painted finish. He was very nice to work with, fast, efficient, neat. I will definitely employ him again for other projects and highly recommend him to all.

We just completed our second project with Alexander and really happy with the results. In the…read morefirst project, he painted our entire interior and did a stellar job. He was especially careful and kind to us and our home, and it shows in the high quality of his work. Our second project was much more complicated but Alex was up to the challenge. He helped us redo our powder room in a very short time, despite uncovering problems with the previous design and poor builder quality. He fixed everything and made it shine. We will continue to use him for our future projects and recommend his services whether you need painting or renovations.

John and Bill are absolutely fantastic! They completed a four month renovation on my South Philly…read morehome with clear and consistent communication, care, thoughtfulness (and a lot of laughter). When John first came to the house to prepare a quote, he was respectful and direct- he told me what he thought needed done, handled my sticker shock with grace, and explained my options in a way my non-contractor brain could understand. I spoke with a few contractors and he was by far the most reasonably priced as well as most pleasant to work with. Work began on time and John's estimates for the length of time needed to complete the work were accurate. We initially budgeted three months but when a structural issue was found he called me to discuss options. He shared his opinion but did not pressure me to make a specific decision. Once I'd decided, he got to work immediately to get the required permits and architectural plans. The issue added a month to the project and John graciously accommodated that around his other projects. His and Bill's attention to detail was a very pleasant surprise! I've worked with many contractors during my career in real estate and they are by far the most thoughtful. They clean up after a project better than I do! When I labored over a layout decision, John patiently discussed the pros and cons of each option and gave me time to consider while communicating when he needed a decision so as to keep work on track. I was impressed with John and Bill's design taste- they have a great eye!- and pointed out ways to optimize my kitchen and bathroom designs. I was also impressed with the other professionals John recommended and sub contracted with for junk removal, painting, countertops, front door, roofing, and tile work. But the best part of the whole process was the trust and ease with which we collaborated (second only to witnessing the banter between John and Bill... and Bill's clothing choices.) Be sure to ask John about the treats!

Mitchell Renovations (headed by John Mitchell) were consummate professionals. They were…read moreindependent, respectful, superbly helpful, extremely neat and true devoted craftsmen. You can tell by speaking with John that he REALLY cares about the work and is invested in your property. He made suggestions during the job that not only upgraded the initial quality of what we were looking for but saved us a bit of money in the end. He is honest with the state of the work that needed to be done and make outstanding creative suggestions when asked for his opinion (color, style blend, etc). His team was like ghosts, they did not stray from the work/ staging areas and were essentially ghosts - the only signs of their presence was the completed work. It was done about a week faster than they anticipated and honestly looks better than we hoped. Amazing work, I wish we found them sooner. I'd hire John 10/10 times if I had to do it over. he definitely over-delivered for us.

I was kept up to date on arrival time when time of arrival changed. I am satisfied with the…read moreplumbing work. Reasonable priced.

Don did a wonderful job. He came on time on scheduled date and gave a good rate. Highly recommend…read morehis service.

I had Kaltra Painting come out for a quote and they showed up on time (which is uncommon for…read morecontractors) and gave a competitive price. They did a great job painting my kitchen and my basement and I will have them return to paint the living room and outside. Their punctuality and cleanliness are their best attributes. They showed up at the agreed upon time everyday and finished the job in less time than promised.

The painting job was very satisfactory and he clean up after his job. he is friendly and…read moreprofessional. I would hire him again and recommend him to anyone.

JAY Construction is an excellent general contractor. The owner, John Y, is honest, knowledgeable…read moreand personally involved with your project from start to finish. During the planning phase, John invests a lot of time working with you to develop the best approach. Listen to his suggestions because he's honestly trying to get you to a quality end product within your budget that you'll be happy with. Once the scope of work is set, he writes a very detailed work proposal and contract that spells out exactly what materials and services he will provide - MUCH better than the average contractor and so important to avoid misunderstandings and disputes. Project pricing is reasonable in today's market. John's crews and specialty subcontractors do excellent work and John visits the job site frequently to ensure that the work is being done correctly and to make sure that you are happy, or to see if you have any questions. If you do have any questions or concerns, John addresses them immediately. In over 40 years of hiring and working with contractors of all kinds, I know the difference between bad, average, good and best. JAY Construction is in the best category and like all "best" companies, that distinction flows directly from the integrity and work ethic of the owner. If you are in Monmouth or Ocean counties NJ, I highly recommend that you include JAY Construction on your bidders list.

We have had the pleasure of working with John of J.A.Y. Construction for over 5 years on a 4 phase…read moremajor remodeling project which encompassed our business and residence . John is ver detail oriented and his workers and subcontractors know the level of work that he expects. If he was not on scene involved in the dailyworkings, you could expect to see him sometime after hours, usually with a rake, broom or blower making sure the site was clean and the work done that day was up to his standards. He worked around our business schedule. We are so thankful that we picked John and J.A.Y. Construction. Thank you for a beautiful job.

REVIEW: Age has caught up so there are some chores I have…read moreto contract out. The majority of referrals from Nextdoor to Thumb Tack have been bad. Well I lucked out on this one. Hired Pristine Exteriors to do 15 house windows, its frame (the entire window) and got an estimate from Jay Hughes. Reasonable. He spent about five hours and did an outstanding job. He got his work ethic from his time in the Marine Corps and those core values by the grandparents that raised him. I can't say enough and am completing every review this baby boomer can figure out.

I have to start this review by stating I normally only write positive reviews for deserving people…read moreand businesses and would not normally leave a poor review which could adversely affect a business which potentially was simply having an off day. This is not the case with Jeff Kunkle and Pristine Home Exteriors. This needs to be shared in hopes of preventing others from making the same mistake. I hired Jeff Kunkle and Pristine Home Exteriors in April 2024 to address a leaking roof and water damage on the front of my house. Work began in May and continued for months. Although the work itself was sloppy on the finishes- "Pristine" is an incredible misnomer!- and Jeff often did not respond to calls or show up when he said he would, for the most part, the work was being completed and the leaks had stopped. This began to change when the invoices were mostly paid. When that happened, calls/texts were left unanswered and days on-site became few and far between. What's more troubling is the issue with the windows. I was told I needed new windows, at a cost of over $7,000 for both the windows and installation. Initially, I was informed that the windows would take 10 weeks to arrive, which seemed odd but not concerning at the time. After the wait,I was told the windows had arrived in the wrong color and could not be painted without voiding the warranty. Then, the story changed again: I was told the windows were never actually ordered, and that an employee of Jeff's had left town with the money. The inconsistencies in these stories grew more unbelievable over time. Furthermore, it turns out that the windows were never even necessary, and Jeff now admits he owes me a refund for this, which I'm sure I'll never see. We were left without repayment, an unfinished front of house, and unfinished roof ledge and owed money for the windows which never arrived. I have similarly left feedback with the Better Business Bureau and will pursue small claims court to recover my losses. Please stay far away from Jeff Kunkle, Pristine Home Exteriors or whatever business is subsequently spun up when this one is bankrupted.

Mr. Ayub Khan and his associates were very friendly, demonstrated a good eye for color, and were…read morehelpful in all regards. He did great interior and exterior painting for us, as well as some minor repairs and shoe molding. I am very happy with the results and highly recommend him and USA Painting.

USA Painting came highly recommended to us, and Mr. Khan and his crew did not disappoint. All of…read moretheir work - from powerwash to final coat - was done with precision and efficiency without any cleanup needed on our part. We also appreciated Mr. Khan's insights as he suggested some modifications to the color scheme as painting was in progress. These changes definitely improved the final results of the project. Mr. Khan is more than a housepainter ... he is an artist! We're happy to recommend USA Painting when you are looking for the best contractors to work with.