J & J Decorating

Interior Painting, Drywall, Wallpaper Removal,

About us

I started my business in 1977 and have always taken great pride in my work and given very fair prices. I specialize in residential and commercial interior painting & wallpapering. Over the years, I have dedicated myself to giving each and every one of my customers excellent workmanship, and honesty. I believe that is what has kept me in business for 45 years with the majority of my business being repeat customers or referrals. You have a vision of how you want your home to look and feel and I am committed to helping you achieve that. I personally will come out to do your FREE estimate, assist you with your color scheme and colors, as well as discussing the best materials and finish for your home. Again, I will personally be doing the work in your home! I want you to be more than pleased with the transformation, so that you call me back because you know that I have, and always will give you excellence and honesty! (815)-382-7297 is my direct line and feel free to call or text. If needed, you may also contact me via email at jandjdecorating@aol.com Contact by phone will ensure a quicker response. More information about my business may also be found at my website: http://www.jandjdecorating.com

Business highlights

47 years of trusted experience

Services we offer

Painting, Wallpaper Hanging & Removal, Wood Staining & Finishing, Drywall Install & Repair, Light Carpentry

Services we don't offer

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Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Warranties
Yes
Senior Discount

10%



Accepted payment methods

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Photos of past projects

Reviews

4.8145 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
88%
4
6%
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2%
2
3%
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Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.9
value
4.7
professionalism
4.8
responsiveness
4.8
punctuality
4.8

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Showing 1-25 of 145 reviews

Robert A.
07/2024
5.0
drywall
  + -1 more
I recently had a family room repainted by J&J Decorating. This included ceiling, walls & trim .. including a french door. One wall and a ceiling area had a problem from built up candle soot. The project also included removing an old can light & patching the hole. J&J Decoraring did an excellent job, in a timely fashion, for a reasonable price. You cannot go wrong selecting J&J Decorating for your next project!
Description of Work: described above

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Bradley J.
06/2024
5.0
interior painters
  + -1 more
Amazing. John and his team were always on time and the work performed was nothing short of perfect and they finished in the agreed upon timeframe. They never tried to nickel and dime us for additional work, and when I asked them to do some additional work, they always offered a very fair price. On top of that, they left our home and floors immaculately clean. John is a pro who is pleasant to work with.
Description of Work: We required multiple interior rooms painted, including our great room and the hallway with 20-foot vaulted ceilings.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,700

Frank A.
12/2022
5.0
interior painters
  + -1 more
John and his son are very easy to work with. They are very punctual and professional. We have had multiple rooms in our house painted by them. J & J did a great job on each room. We highly recommend them for any of your painting needs. We anticipate calling them again in the near future to paint additional rooms.
Description of Work: Painted entire downstairs (two bed rooms, family room, hallways), Master bed room, closets etc.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Adam S.
08/2021
5.0
drywall, wallpaper removal, interior painters
  + 1 more
John, his son, and their service were spectacular. We had recently moved into a home that required the two-story foyer to be stripped of wall paper and painted. John worked within his original pricing range, repaired some water damage we were previously unaware of, and did it all quietly, within the timeline and budget. Since then, we've had them back to paint a few other rooms, repair some drywall damage by another contractor, refinish our wood stair case, and we'll be having them back again to do some drywall repair and painting. For all of that, they work for reasonable prices as well. You can't go wrong with J & J Decorating.
Description of Work: Wallpaper removal, interior painting, and some drywall repair

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

anne C.
03/2021
5.0
drywall, wallpaper removal
  + 0 more
John was fantastic. Was able to come out on short notice and take care of the wallpaper removal. He was very fairly priced, knowledgable and provided me feedback and tips for painting the room once the wallpaper was removed.
Description of Work: Removal of wallpaper from a powder room

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$500

Susan T.
02/2021
5.0
drywall, interior painters
  + 0 more
John did a great job with the project, quoted and added the bedroom painting to our original job, was quick quiet and efficient. We will hire him again.
Description of Work: Painting of two story foyer and bedroom

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,500

james S.
11/2020
5.0
wallpaper removal, interior painters
  + 0 more
The job went great...it looks like a whole new house! Not the cheapest, but top quality work at a fair price. John was very helpful in discussing everything, answering our questions, and keeping us informed throughout the work (we were out of town). John and his son are professionals - punctual, precise, clean and very honest. We would definitely use again & would highly recommend them.
Description of Work: Wallpaper removed from several rooms and entire interior painted, including a 2-story foyer.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Neil U.
06/2020
5.0
wallpaper
  + -1 more
J&J Decorating are professional and efficient. They completed the wallpapering of my powder room in one day and it looked amazing. I would highly recommend them to anyone.
Description of Work: wallpapering

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Chris S.
06/2020
5.0
interior painters
  + -1 more
John and his son did very good work and on schedule. They made helpful suggestion when choosing color and finish and were responsive to our requests.
Description of Work: We had five room and one fireplace painted by J&J Decorating.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$4,400

Laurie R.
05/2020
5.0
interior painters
  + -1 more
It was completed ahead of time and I am very happy with their service.
Description of Work: Main room painted
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

George H.
05/2020
5.0
interior painters
  + -1 more
The work truly could not have been better. Would recommend 100x over.
Description of Work: interior painting
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Ali O.
04/2020
5.0
interior painters
  + -1 more
John and his son were both incredibly professional during the entire job. Their quality of work is unmatched and they remained extremely respectful of my home and my family. John was responsive, knowledgeable and has over 40 years of painting experience. He has worked in several of the homes in my family and came highly recommended. I would recommend J&J to anyone looking for quality work and a painter you can trust!
Description of Work: Needed all common areas in new home painted, including a 2 story foyer.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Carrie D.
12/2019
5.0
interior painters
  + -1 more
John and JD were consummate professionals who answered every phone call, accommodated us before a deadline, and arrived on time on the days agreed upon--which was a trick because of our changing schedules. One favorite thing about their work was that their edging was very straight and clean which was very important to us! They were kind, polite, quiet (my husband works from home and is on the phone a lot), and they cleaned up nicely before leaving both non-consecutive days. We were thrilled with the result. We highly recommend them!
Description of Work: Paint 2 bathrooms including ceilings, skylights and trim, plus paint trim in hallways.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,325

Meredith M.
11/2019
5.0
interior painters
  + -1 more
John was beyond awesome to work with! He is extremely professional and you can tell he takes pride in his work. I definitely was not the easiest customer as I had to re-schedule several times due to my closing getting pushed back but John was always very accommodating and very easy going. I had almost my entire house painted, it was done quickly, flawlessly and we were able to stay within my budget. I plan on using them again in the future for other projects. I would absolutely recommend J&J Decorating to my friends and family!
Description of Work: Interior painting - 7 living areas/rooms in total

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Kris and Amanda T.
11/2019
5.0
interior painters
  + -1 more
John really made the effort to get a sense of exactly what we wanted when he came for the estimate. He did a very thorough job, paying attention to the smallest details. Timing was critical for us and he was able to do everything within the time frame we needed. I would hire him again in an instant. His years of experience definitely showed in the job he did. He did excellent quality work at reasonable prices.
Description of Work: Interior painting on two story home, including all window sills, doors, and trim

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Suzanne K.
10/2019
5.0
interior painters
  + -1 more
J & J Decorating did a fantastic job. They were quick to provide a detailed proposal and provide options to achieve the best outcome given the existing finishes on my walls. They paid attention to details which resulted in an excellent outcome. Couldn't be happier. In addition to quality work, they were very respectful of my home - everything was carefully moved/covered and equipment/supplies were tucked away at the end of each day. They definitely are experienced and take great pride in the services they provide. I enjoyed working with them and consider them my "go to" painting team.
Description of Work: Interior Paint: 4 rooms (including ceilings in 3 rooms) / 1 hall, Replace baseboard shoe, Paint all baseboards

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$4,500

P L.
10/2019
5.0
interior painters
  + -1 more
Great. John returned all calls and showed up on time. They worked quickly and efficiently and did a beautiful job.
Description of Work: Two story living room, staircase, hallway, dining area and all ceilings downstairs

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Laura W.
10/2019
5.0
interior painters
  + -1 more
John was great, he came out to quote within 24 hours, gave us a reasonable price and went above and beyond. He did a great job, even doing more than we asked. The lines are tight and we are very pleased with the finished work. This was our first time working outside the family for a contractor, and we felt very comfortable with John and his son, and being home while the work was performed. Communication was excellent and the job was done within the week of us requesting the quote. Thanks guys!!
Description of Work: Painting a stairwell and a hallway (walls and trim)

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$800

Howard R.
09/2019
5.0
interior painters
  + -1 more
This father and son company was a good experience from beginning to end. Their price was right, they were very responsive and the work was excellent. I have already recommended J & J Decorating to several friends.
Description of Work: Painting - Interior

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,500

Liz O.
08/2019
5.0
interior painters
  + -1 more
John and his son did a great job and we are very happy with their work. One room required 3 coats of paint because we were going from dark to light and they still got it done in one day. John was very responsive to my emails and scheduling request. They were professional throughout the work and did a nice job of cleaning up. We would definitely hire them again.
Description of Work: Interior painting of 2 rooms

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,000

Steven D.
07/2019
5.0
wallpaper removal, interior painters
  + 0 more
Easy. Reliable. Congenial. Basically they are now Family! John and his son were fantastic! They worked with us on our schedule since we needed to spread out the time frame for payment and for holidays, etc. They helped us decide how to do certain features, such as chair rails, crown molding, etc. They helped us select accent walls and colours that matched nicely. They were able to remove wallpaper that the previous owners had painted over, they always apprised me of issues that could add to cost or that required me to make a choice, and they worked neatly and cleanly. I was easily able to work from home even while they were painting. They even fixed some doors for us. Because of our timeline, they worked with us over 1-1/2 years! I was rather sad when the last room was done - but super happy with the gorgeous rooms and trim! I would recommend them for all your interior painting needs. They also gave us great referrals for our window treatments and I am glad we contacted them first when looking for a painter. You can’t go wrong with them!!
Description of Work: Painted walls and ceilings for entire home.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Chris .
04/2019
5.0
drywall, wallpaper removal
  + 0 more
They submitted a verbal quote. They arrived on the day we mutually agreed on. Work was finished in a timely manner. There was a little extra time and material, about $50. After they found a soft spot in the wall that required some drywall removal. My wife supervised all their work.
Description of Work: Stripping wallpaper, patch, sand, prime.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$550

Laura M.
12/2018
5.0
wallpaper
  + -1 more
I had a great experience with John. It was a bit difficult to get anything scheduled, since my project was so small but I didn't have any sort of deadline I wanted to meet, so it worked out well. John provided me with a quote over the phone and let me know how much wallpaper to purchase. One of his other jobs ended early so he gave me a call and we scheduled a time for him to come over and put up my wallpaper. He arrived on time and got the work done in less than 3 hours. It looks great and he even gave me tips for painting the wallpaper later (I chose a textured paintable wallpaper that I will paint later). I had a great experience and would hire John again.
Description of Work: Wallpapering

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$350

Kathleen S.
09/2018
5.0
drywall, interior painters
  + 0 more
John Gilbo and his son were very professional. The work they did for us was excellent. They were on time and when they were finished the clean up was great. I have recommended them to several friends and will hire them again if I need painting done.
Description of Work: Repair drywall and paint garage. Paint skylight trim and touch up paint on cathedral ceiling

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,200

Robert A.
09/2018
5.0
interior painters
  + -1 more
Excellent in both cases!! John was very responsive and easy to work with in both cases. The condo was a challenge because of the condition of the walls left by a previous tenant. John did an excellent high quality job and charged a fair price for the work done. The new door painting was a small job, yet John again was very responsive. I find J & J Decorating a very responsive & high quality contractor. I will use them for future work at my house and highly recommend them for any interior painting jobs you may have.
Description of Work: I've had two jobs done by J & J Decorating. Re-painting the inside of a condo which had lots of dark colors on the walls and stencils. I also had an new door painted.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Contact information

1649 Penny Lane, Crystal Lake, IL 60014

http://www.jandjdecorating.com

Service hours

Sunday:
7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Monday:
7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Tuesday:
7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Wednesday:
7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Thursday:
7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Friday:
7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Saturday:
7:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Licensing

Insured

No License Required for Trade
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Service Categories

Interior Painting,
Drywall,
Wallpaper Removal,
Handyman Services,
Wallpaper,
Exterior Painting,
Finished Carpentry and Woodworking,
Cabinet Refacing and Refinishing

FAQ

J & J Decorating is currently rated 4.8 overall out of 5.

Sunday: 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Monday: 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Tuesday: 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Wednesday: 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Thursday: 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Friday: 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Saturday: 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM

J & J Decorating accepts the following forms of payment: Check
Yes, J & J Decorating offers free project estimates.
No, J & J Decorating does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
Yes, J & J Decorating offers a 10% senior discount.
No, J & J Decorating does not offer emergency services.
Yes, J & J Decorating offers warranties.
J & J Decorating offers the following services: Painting, Wallpaper Hanging & Removal, Wood Staining & Finishing, Drywall Install & Repair, Light Carpentry
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Contact information

1649 Penny Lane, Crystal Lake, IL 60014

http://www.jandjdecorating.com

Service hours

Sunday:
7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Monday:
7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Tuesday:
7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Wednesday:
7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Thursday:
7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Friday:
7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Saturday:
7:00 AM - 9:00 PM