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%
3
2%
2
3%
1
1%


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 26-145 of 145 reviews

donald C.
06/2018
5.0
drywall, wallpaper removal, interior painters
  + 1 more
John and his son removed old old wallpaper from 4 bedrooms, repaired walls as needed and subsequently repainted all the rooms. The work performed was outstanding and I would highly recommend J&J to my friends and neighbors! They were on time everyday and cleaned up after themselves to the point you wouldn't even know they were there...except for the great paint job they left behind.
Description of Work: Wall paper removal and interior painting

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

joan R.
06/2018
5.0
interior painters
  + -1 more
Cant say enough about how good these guys are- beautiful work- clean- fast-couldn't have s better experience!!!.
Description of Work: Paint wood paneling that was 40 yrs old and cathedral ceiling beams

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
$1,600

Steven B.
05/2018
5.0
wallpaper removal, interior painters
  + 0 more
John did a great job. His prices were competitive and he provided quality workmanship. The job was completed on time and on budget. I would definitely use him again.
Description of Work: Painted entire interior of house for pre-sale preparation

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
$5,000

Kevin D.
04/2018
5.0
wallpaper
  + -1 more
John was very responsive and professional. He walked me through what would be necessary to complete the work and the associated costs. He showed up right on time and prepped the area with drop cloths to keep things clean. I was extremely impressed with the quality of work. My wallpaper was hung perfectly, likely the result of years of experience.
Description of Work: Needed to wallpaper one wall.

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
$275

YOLANDA V.
03/2018
1.0
interior painters
  + -1 more
They got the proposal to me the next week but I had to initiate that. I called him two weeks later and he said he had been on vacation. He said he had a lot of emails and a lot of jobs. He said he would get back to me to schedule the job. After he did not call me back, I called him. He told me that honestly, my job was too small. I moved on to have someone else paint my rooms.
Description of Work: I called him to come out and do an estimate for a painting job.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
value
3.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0


Response from J & J Decorating
As for this review. We have been very fortunate to be extremely busy for several years now and we try very hard to respond and be upfront and honest with all the people we give estimates to. If we dropped the ball on your project I can honestly say it wasn't done intentionally and we certainly meant no disrespect. All jobs big and small are very important to us but, unfortunately your project may have come along when we had no flexibility in our schedule. Glad to see you got your painting done and please accept our apologies for any inconvenience.

Marguerite H.
08/2017
5.0
interior painters
  + -1 more
I'm so glad I found J&J Decorating on Angie's List. John and JD were meticulous, efficient, responsive to all my detailed requests, and kept my new flooring immaculate. Besides being excellent painters, they are really friendly, considerate and nice people to work with. I won't have to search the next time I need help with painting, I'll call them.
Description of Work: I moved in last September but had to wait until this year to have the interior ceilings and walls painted: six rooms - one coat on ceilings and two coats on walls. They also caulked and painted the new baseboards in several rooms; a previously horrendous paint job in the master bedroom required scraping, patching, and primer before painting. Love my newly painted 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

Thomas R.
07/2017
5.0
interior painters
  + -1 more
Fantastic. Obviously the quality of work is what people value the most, and John and JD's is top-notch, but for me communication is right behind it at #2. John is excellent at coordinating and communicating with you. I've had a number of poor experiences recently with other contractors (including but not limited to painting services) who start the process and act like they're going to follow through with a job, only to brush me off and leave me wondering what is going on, wasting weeks of my time. I understand contractors can get busy at times with a sudden increase in demand, and that some jobs are smaller than others. If you can't fit me in, it's OK, just tell me that up front and I won't leave a negative review. I didn't have any such issues with John. My job was smaller and I told him up-front I was flexible so long as it got done within a couple months, he told me I'd be looking at about 3-5 weeks, and 2 weeks later he contacted me with an opening. Can't ask for more than that. Now as for the job itself, everything came out fantastic. John warned me about the risks (including resale) that come with using a darker color for a room (I went with a very deep chocolate brown). I appreciate this because I like to make informed decisions, and I told him it was OK because the room is a bit unique in that it's for a dedicated home theater, and I wanted it as dark as possible where it would still work with the existing carpet and wood trim. I had bought the paint already and he told me to ensure proper coverage he would provide the primer and tint it real dark. He went with 3 coats (primer + 2 for the paint), and now that it's dry, it looks fantastic. Good consistent texture and color and work done around the trim was concise. I've attached a couple photos of the finished room. Again, keep in mind this is a theater room when seeing the dark color. Note that the woodwork was already stained in the close-up of the small cut-out I have in the wall prior to John and JD's painting. They're very accurate in painting around detailed areas like this, and no areas of trim had any paint bled onto it. If I ever need any painting services in the future, I'll definitely be going with John and JD again.
Description of Work: I wanted to have the walls and ceiling of the family room repainted.

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
$900

Brittany L.
05/2017
5.0
drywall, wallpaper removal, interior painters
  + 1 more
Finding J&J Painting on Angies List was such a positive experience! John was so professional and accommodating. You can tell he his passionate about his job and that he knows all there is to know about painting. I am so grateful for all his hard work painting my home because he saved my family a ton of money and the house looks great. I would definitely hire them again!
Description of Work: Interior home painting

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

Jalane T.
04/2017
5.0
drywall, wallpaper removal, wallpaper, interior painters, cabinet refacing
  + 3 more
John & J&J have been working for my family, friends and professional referrals for 30+ years. Don't bother with the rest; John is the best. His work is top-notch, he can advise you and/or refer you to other professionals of equal caliber, and is personable and easy to work with. My mom was a successful real estate broker/owner & million dollar producer for 30 years and only recommended John to sellers and buyers. He is equally capable of helping you avoid a mistake as he is fulfilling your vision. Honestly can't say enough good things about him...pricing is competitive, he stays current with the latest trends, but more importantly cares about his --craft. Focuses on quality and customer satisfaction; committed to partnering with you to make your vision a reality. We wouldn't dream of using anyone else. (And no, he didn't pay me or give me a discount for this review; they're just that good.
Description of Work: Wallpaper removal, paint, varnish and repair window seals. In the past he has also hung wallpaper that comes down like a dream if he put it up.

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

John K.
04/2017
5.0
interior painters
  + -1 more
This is the second time that we have hired J and J Decorating. We hired them a couple of years ago to painted our newly finished basement. This time we hired them to paint the primary living space of our house. This included 1 bedroom, 1 office/guest bed, 2 1/2 bathrooms, formal dining room, kitchen, eat in area with vaulted ceilings, living room/foyer with vaulted ceilings and baseboard/trim/doors. We encountered some issues with the coverage of one of the vaulted walls in the living room/foyer. The issue was NOT the fault of J&J. It was caused by the contractor grade paint and drywall work that was done when the house was built. John and JD went above and beyond what was expected of them to ensure that it looked good and that we were satisfied with the finished product. Everything turned out great and we are very happy! They are both extremely professional and polite. They communicate well and take pride in their work. We have some outside painting to do this spring and we will definitely hire them for the job.
Description of Work: interior painting and 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

Blake T.
03/2017
5.0
interior painters
  + -1 more
John and JD did a great job on our home. John was very thorough and honest when giving us a quote, and gave us several options to work with our budget. When working in our home, they always cleaned up each day after they were finished and let us know what their plans were before they began. Would highly recommend J&J to anyone, and we will be using them in the future.
Description of Work: Painted interior of home 1 coat primer 2 coats paint and touchup of 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

Gary H.
03/2017
5.0
interior painters
  + -1 more
They did an excellent overall job. They were neat, on time each day, finished the job in the estimated time frame and I will certainly use their services in the future
Description of Work: Painted my entire interior of my house and garage

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

Randy L.
10/2016
5.0
drywall, interior painters
  + 0 more
John and his son were extremely reliable and professional. We hired in July and coordinated a late September start date. Project lasted two weeks and we are extremely satisfied at the results. John even worked on a few last minute projects that were not part of the original plan.
Description of Work: Interior painting of our townhome. Painting walls, trim, and wall 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
$6,800

Glenn L.
08/2016
5.0
interior painters
  + -1 more
John and JD do excellent work. They tried to accommodate all of our needs, even when we had to add to the original scope of the project. We are very pleased with the results.
Description of Work: Interior painting of the entire house

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
$8

Daniel D.
05/2016
5.0
interior painters
  + -1 more
John and JD did a fantastic job! My wife and I are very pleased with the results! The quality of the work is excellent. Both John and JD take great pride in their work. While the job was in progress, they took great care to insure other areas of our home were still usable and accessible. They both perform their work in a completely professional and efficient manner. When we’re ready to paint the additional rooms in our home, we’ll definitely use J & J Decorating. We would highly recommend this company to friends and family!
Description of Work: We had John and JD paint the ceilings, walls and all the trim in the main living areas of our home... This included the living room, family room, dining room, hallways, and kitchen. In addition, we had numerous locations that required drywall patching

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
$3,990

Barbara J.
05/2016
5.0
interior painters, wallpaper removal
  + 0 more
J and J Decorating is, by far, the best painting contractor I've ever hired! John, and his son, J.D. were always on time, very professional, extremely quiet and worked quickly. John is meticulous and the quality of his work cannot be beat. He has a great sense of humor and is very patient, which is a good thing because my dog kept licking them both in the face every time they would paint the baseboards! I kept finding additional things for him to do and he was always very accommodating and worked with me in keeping the cost down. I'm getting ready to put my house on the market and he helped me with great advice in choosing colors for more appeal. He takes great pride in his work and it shows. I really love how it turned out and I couldn't be more pleased with the beautiful work he and his son did. I highly recommend him!
Description of Work: Removed wallpaper, skim-coated and painted walls and ceiling in office. Repaired and painted ceilings in other rooms that had cracks and water damage. Painted walls and trim in large family room, bath and master bedroom. Painted stair risers, 3 sets of louvered doors and foyer area.

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
$3,825

Barbara J.
05/2016
5.0
wallpaper removal, interior painters
  + 0 more
J and J Decorating is, by far, the best painting contractor I've ever hired! John, and his son, J.D. were always on time, very professional, extremely quiet and worked quickly. John is meticulous and the quality of his work cannot be beat. He has a great sense of humor and is very patient, which is a good thing because my dog kept licking them both in the face every time they would paint the baseboards! I kept finding additional things for him to do and he was always very accommodating and worked with me in keeping the cost down. I'm getting ready to put my house on the market and he helped me with great advice in choosing colors for more appeal. He takes great pride in his work and it shows. I really love how it turned out and I couldn't be more pleased with the beautiful work he and his son did. I highly recommend him!
Description of Work: Removed wallpaper, skim-coated and painted walls and ceiling in office. Repaired and painted ceilings in other rooms that had cracks and water damage. Painted walls and trim in large family room, bath and master bedroom. Painted stair risers, 3 sets of louvered doors and foyer area.

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
$3,825

Jay N.
04/2016
5.0
interior painters
  + -1 more
John and JD did a great job. John promptly provided an estimate and arrived on time for the project. John is very responsive and always answered the phone when I called. We had several cracks on walls and ceilings in various rooms. John and JD fixed the cracks and repainted. They even fixed cracks that weren't on the list. They were very thorough and great to work with. I will definitely hire J & J Decorating again.
Description of Work: Repaired cracks and painted on several walls and 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
$600

Patti S.
04/2016
5.0
interior painters
  + -1 more
John and JD are very professional and reliable. John was responsive in the estimate stage and helpful with a couple difficult decisions we had in finding the right paint color. They were pleasant to have in our home and worked around other contractors well. We are very happy with the final result.
Description of Work: Painted 2 coats on all walls in 2600 square foot house. We had floors replaced and he painted quarter round and patched some areas of the walls.

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
$4,300

Tracy O.
02/2016
5.0
interior painters
  + -1 more
John and his son spent 2 weeks painting our entire two story, 2500 sq. ft. home, with two coats on the ceilings and walls and we could not of been happier. They have a tight schedule, but it's only because of the demand for their quality of work. Quality does not come easy, especially at an affordable price, so if you can wait, you will not be disappointed. Their honest opinion, flexibility and quality of work are what set the bar so high. We recommend and will be calling J and J if we ever need painting again in the future!
Description of Work: John and his son painted our entire two story 2500 sq. ft. home, ceiling and walls with two coats.

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
$6,500

james A.
02/2016
5.0
drywall
  + -1 more
John and his son did an excellent job. Professional and timely service.
Description of Work: Taped, finished and primed drywall that we (homeowner) installed.

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

Mary C.
02/2016
5.0
interior painters
  + -1 more
John was a pleasure to work with. He returned my calls in a timely manner and arrived at my home right on time. He offered suggestions on the best way to tackle each project. His work was very thorough and each project turned out great. He cleaned up when he was finished and left each area of my home spotless. He even vacuumed! His estimate for painting my entire home was very fair, and I will definitely be using J & J for that project. I highly recommend John for all your painting and decorating needs.
Description of Work: John repaired some water damage in my Bay Window and then re-painted the area. He also re-glued my back splash and repaired the edges of my vinyl flooring in the guest bathroom which were curling up around the bathtub. He also gave me an estimate for painting my entire house.

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
$250

Guy A.
01/2016
5.0
interior painters, woodworking
  + 0 more
This is the third time I have used J & J Decorating and his quality and professionalism will keep me coming back. John and his son worked tirelessly, each in tune with the other, knowing which step came next and who would begin which process. Such coordination was not only time- saving but resulted in a magnificent room. His tips and ideas have made a dull uninspiring office into a tranquil work of art. Thank you John and DJ for a job well done. I highly recommend his services.
Description of Work: Primed and painted my complete office/computer room and installed baseboards, door trim, and coving around the 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
$1,400

Deb W.
12/2015
5.0
interior painters, wallpaper removal, wallpaper
  + 1 more
John and his son arrived as scheduled each day and were pleasant, courteous, and professional. Excellent work was done with attention to detail and clean up. Would never have known they were here except for how beautiful the bathroom walls now look! John was always up front with cost, and advice on both keeping the cost down and choosing colors, which for some of us can be over-whelming! The colors turned out exactly as I had envisioned, I am so pleased with the results. John always took my calls even on a Sunday or in the evening. If I left a voicemail, the call was returned. The price was reasonable for the amount and quality of work done. A very pleasant contracting experience and I cannot imagine anyone calling either of them lazy! Far from it. I would definitely have them come back again for other projects and am recommending them to everyone I know.
Description of Work: Came out to look over bathroom project (we had removed old wallpaper and wanted to get the walls painted) and give advice as to what needed to be done, came out again to help decide on colors. (Exhibiting patience!) Fit me in a tight schedule (Thank you!) to prep and paint bathroom walls allowing us to continue on with our renovation project.

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
$895

Mike K.
11/2015
5.0
drywall, house painters, handyman service, interior painters, woodworking
  + 3 more
We recently had a new and somewhat expensive patio door install with interior wood trim. Having little to no experience staining anything, I didn't want to risk ruining our new door and dropped a call to John to put together an estimate. We also had some light drywall work that had to be done to remedy a shoddy job a previous contractor did a few months ago and were thrilled to know he could help us with that too. Net result, we received a fair and competitive price for the work that had to be done and the results are fantastic. His attention to detail, quality of work, competitive pricing and friendly demeanor all contributed to one of the best contractor experiences I've ever had. J&J deserves your consideration if you're looking for a contractor to provide decorating services.
Description of Work: Staining of patio door with interior wood trim and surrounding door casing. Light to moderate 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
$660

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