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Gus Expert Painting LLC

Interior Painting, Exterior Painting, Finished Carpentry and Woodworking,

About us

To ensure your family's safety, we have implemented no contact visits. For an estimate, call us at 973-965-8151 For over 10 years customers that choose Gus Expert Painting LLC have received quality craftsmanship at a fair and competitive price. We specialize in both interior and exterior painting, skillful drywall repair, proficient wall paper removal & plastering.

Business highlights

23 years of trusted experience

Services we offer

Expert level Interior and exterior painting, drywall repair, wall paper removal & plastering.

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Warranties
Yes


Accepted payment methods

Check
MasterCard
Visa

Photos of past projects

Reviews

4.723 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
83%
4
4%
3
9%
2
0%
1
4%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.8
value
4.5
professionalism
4.7
responsiveness
4.8
punctuality
4.9
Showing 1-23 of 23 reviews

David H.
04/2023
5.0
interior painters
  + -1 more
Gus is a pleasure to work with. He and his team did a fantastic painting job for us. Their prep work was very thorough.
Description of Work: Painted a room and stair risers.

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

Thomas W.
06/2018
5.0
woodworking, house painters
  + 0 more
Gus and team did an absolutely SUPERIOR job! I wanted to hire a single contractor who coukd handle both the painting and the wood repairs - finding some who could do both was harder than I expected. Gus and team were able to handle repairs with no problem. My house is sided with cedar shingles, which makes getting a good paint bond sometimes difficult. The crew did a great job of first power washing and then scraping and sanding to remove all the loose paint. They then applied an oil based primer, followed by two coats of solid stain with white semi-gloss on the trim. Stain & paint was all applied with brushes and rollers (old school!) not sprayed. The results are beautiful! Gus's Expert Painting was not the lowest bid, but I feel I got a very good value for the work performed. Highly Recommended!
Description of Work: Exterior House Painting & Soffit/Siding Repairs

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
$9,500

Anjum N.
10/2017
5.0
woodworking, house painters, interior painters
  + 1 more
Gus was very polite and understood the scope of work. He came twice to paint and did a great job. I would hire him any day!
Description of Work: He painted my master bedroom which was purple! he had to do three coats but in the end the room looked great. He also did some carpentry work in the living room and he stained my deck and painted the railing. I was very happy with the end result.

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
$500

LORINE C.
07/2017
5.0
interior painters
  + -1 more
Excellent job! Expertly done!
Description of Work: Painting downstairs space

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

Randall K.
07/2017
5.0
woodworking, house painters
  + 0 more
Excellent work. Very responsive and professional. My house is 90+ years old and requires some special attention to detail. Gus addressed all of my concerns as the work progressed. I'm very happy with the result. I hired him again for an interior project for later this month.
Description of Work: Exterior painting, soffit replacement and repair

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
$3,500

Lisa B.
06/2017
3.0
interior painters
  + -1 more
The room took two days instead of one. His work was good and there was alot of trim. Would not use again,. There was one area that even though painted did not cover the residue oil? and he said he did everything right and couldn't fix it . I have to repaint the area - so if its straight forward job he can do a good job -if its complicated, he is not the bets one for the job
Description of Work: painting one room

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
2.0
value
2.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0


John M.
06/2017
1.0
interior painters
  + -1 more
It didn't go well because it didn't go at all.
Description of Work: Contractor failed to contact me to confirm appointment. He said he would call me back after our initial call, but I never heard from.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0

$248

Faith S.
05/2017
5.0
drywall, interior painters
  + 0 more
He did an outstanding job, and, I feel, undercharged for the service (we supplemented his low fee)
Description of Work: Gus needed to repair a ceiling hole in the topmost region of our very high-ceilinged condo

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
$80

Linda P.
02/2017
5.0
interior painters
  + -1 more
no further comment
Description of Work: I have already reviewed this work which was done several years ago. I'm not going to repeat my comments. Angie's List should get its act together.

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

Arnold C.
07/2016
5.0
house painters, interior painters
  + 0 more
unknown

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

MARVIN AND MARILYN L.
08/2015
4.0
handyman service, pressure washing, woodworking
  + 1 more
He did a good job on my deck but promised me that he would come back and finish some minor issues with the deck and seal my driveway when the weather was cooler but he now says that he is too busy to finish the work. He also hit us with a $150 fee for removing the old boards. I think he is dishonorable and breaks his promises.
Description of Work: He repaired, power washed, and stained my deck.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
3.0
professionalism
3.0
responsiveness
3.0
punctuality
3.0


Response from Gus Expert Painting LLC
I work hard to satisfy each and every customer, as my other reviews reflect. I did my very best to satisfy this customer as well including calling in a favor from a vendor to remove 30(20ft.) boards for a reduced price of $150. Sparing an expensive dumpster rental and removal charge. The original project was to replace 10 (20ft.) boards on the Deck, replace all nails with proper wood screws, power wash and stain the deck. Then replacing an additional (20) 20ft. Boards was added. After the work was complete the customer asked if I could do additional work for them and sealcoat the driveway. Due to my schedule I said I would be able to do that when the weather was cooler.the customer also mentioned some railing modifications and minor additional aesthetics she would like done on the deck which had nothing to do with the original contract. An estimate was given for the driveway only but no agreement was in place. Then the customer contacted me and wanted the driveway and minor deck improvements done right away. Unfortunately due to other contractual agreements I could not accommodate her in that timeframe so I suggested she contact another contractor. That is how things were left. I apologize for any misunderstanding.

Lisa S.
06/2015
5.0
interior painters
  + -1 more
The estimate went well but I decided to hold off on the job due to cost estimates.
Description of Work: Gus came out and gave me an estimate for a paint job in my condo. His price was higher than the other company so I did not use him but he was responsive, punctual and professional.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro

P D.
04/2015
5.0
drywall, house painters, interior painters, lighting, wallpaper, woodworking
  + 4 more
This Fall I called Gus Expert Painting and Home Improvement to help with paint and various repairs related to storm damage from the previous winter. The work included interior and exterior prep and painting as well as Sheetrock repair, wallpapering and extensive wood repair and caulking. We also had a new Skylight installed on the second floor. They were able to work within my timeline and the cost was as estimated. I have used Gus Expert Painting and Home Improvement for several years now whenever we have a home project and have always found Gus and his team to be honest, reliable and easy to deal with. They have always meet and exceeded my expectations with the quality of the work they provide, not to mention the meticulous clean-up which I appreciate. I highly recommend this company.
Description of Work: Interior and Exterior Sanding, Caulking and Painting. Sheetrock, Wallpapering and Wood Repair. Replaced one Skylight.

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
$9,700

Melissa B.
03/2015
5.0
interior painters
  + -1 more
We've had very positive experiences working with Gus, which is why we continue to call him when additional projects come up. He provides detailed estimates and so far invoices have been consistent with estimates (so no surprises). He and any additional workers that he may bring into a project are professional, always on time, and clean up after themselves very well. Gus will continue to be one of our go-to people for projects at home.
Description of Work: Gus has been to our home several times over the past year to help with various projects, primarily painting; however, he's also done floor refinishing and other repairs. Most recently (Feb 2015), he completed 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
$1,600

Response from Gus Expert Painting LLC
.

Sedat S.
11/2014
3.0
house painters, interior painters, contractors
  + 1 more
Gus gave an estimate for exterior painting, which was very limited in detail. He did the job as promised, and the work that he did was fine. My issue is that the price he charged me was about 33% more than the estimate he gave me. His crew came and sanded down the exterior area that was to be painted. After doing this for 3 days, Gus then calls me and tells me that there is rotten wood to be repaired, and that I would have to pay for the needed materials as well as labor. Not only did he know this when he gave me the estimate, but when I called him I reiterated the fact that the rotten wood needs repair, and he told me that he would take care of it. Needless to say, when I received the call in the middle of the project, I agreed to pay because I did not really have another option. The $2500 dollar job ended up costing me $3100 (after a 10% discount for using Angie's List). One thing is for sure, I would never hire someone who uses deceitful practices, and for that reason I would not recommend Gus. I did also explain my frustration directly to him, and urged him not to change prices in the middle of a project. If I was not in a rush to get the painting finished, I would have fired him and hired someone with better business practices. Interestingly, he did not seem to think what he did was wrong. I have also officially learned my lesson to get a detailed estimate in writing, describing specifically what is included in the pricing.
Description of Work: Exterior painting and repair of rotting wood

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
3.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0

$3,000

Response from Gus Expert Painting LLC
I initially charged a certain price. After I started working I discovered that wood had to be replaced; I let the owner know that this kind of job is charged by hour plus materials. The owner verbally agreed.

Linda P.
09/2014
5.0
house painters, pressure washing
  + 0 more
Gus Lopez owns the company and it is small enough so that, most days, he was on-site working with his men, and I could talk to him directly about any concerns. He was easy to do business with, used email when I preferred it, and showed up when he said he would. Everyone working on-site was very polite. They did all the work promised and were very careful about clean-up everyday and carting away of all debris - no mess left. After the power wash, they stayed away for a day to let the clapboards dry; I knew that was needed, but no company I've used had done it before. The house looks great, nice clean edges with the trim fully outlined. When they were on-site, I asked that they clean the gutters and wash the exterior of the interior (non-storm) windows as additional services; they did that very well. I didn't ask for a price on those jobs (probably should have), and the price asked was exactly in-line with the costs of the paint job. I am very pleased with all the results.
Description of Work: Painted the exterior of house and separate 2-car garage, including sanding and priming of loose paint spots, power wash, caulking where needed, and 2 coats of paint.

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
$7,400

Howard L.
05/2014
5.0
house painters, interior painters, wallpaper removal
  + 1 more
Based on our positive experience with Gus painting the exterior of our home last year, we engaged him to paint our kitchen. Gus and his helper were meticulous and hard workers. They cleaned up each night so that the space was usable. Gus is very handy and made sure everything was done to his, and our, satisfaction. We would definitely be happy to work with Gus again.
Description of Work: The job entailed removal of wallpaper, painting all walls, shutters and trim and painting our kitchen cabinets.

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
$3,000

Melissa B.
04/2014
5.0
interior painters
  + -1 more
We had a wonderful experience with Gus and would highly recommend him to anyone who needs help with their home. He was highly responsive on the initial call and was able to start the job quickly. His price was reasonable and his service was excellent - he was punctual, professional, flexible, and most of all, his craftsmanship was superior to others I've worked with in the past. Everything came out beautiful! The job lasted about a week long and there were no inconveniences. He and his team cleaned up after themselves every night, which was much appreciated. He will be our first call on future projects!
Description of Work: Painted approximately 10 interior rooms. Also did gutter cleaning.

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
$3,000

Howard L.
05/2013
5.0
house painters
  + -1 more
Gus did an excellant job along with his helpers who were responsible people as well. Gus is flexible and is a man of his word. If he says he will do it, it will get done. Everything promised was delivered at a reasonable price and in a timely manner. Once he started the job, he continued until it was completed. He was able to repair some rotted sills and replaced some aluminum siding facia that that was damaged. He is a good communicator and told us about problem areas as he found them and discussed how to handle them. Gus was very clean. He cleaned up every day. Highly recommended!!!
Description of Work: Exterior 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
$4,000

Lisa S.
03/2013
5.0
drywall, interior painters
  + 0 more
Excellent! I highly recommend Gustavo! He was courteous, polite, professional, clean, reasonable and punctual. He showed up for all appointments on time and provided me with a timely estimate. I had to wait about a week for availability but it was well worth it. The job was for an investment property and occupied by a tenant. He covered all of her furnishings and electronics with plastic and cleaned up after the job was complete- you'd never know work was just completed that is how well he cleaned up including sweeping the floors from the dust, etc. He even went above and beyond by replacing an cable outlet cover that was old and dingy with a new one. A total surprise and nice touch for which I was extremely impressed. Although a little gesture, it went a long way in my opinion and speaks volumes to his attention to detail and customer service. The experience was nothing but positive!!!!
Description of Work: Painting in living room including patch/spackle work from holes from hanging shelves and pictures as well as painting accent wall from dark brown faux suede finish to lighter neutral color which entailed sanding original finish so wall was smooth.

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

Daniel J.
10/2011
5.0
house painters
  + -1 more
See above.
Description of Work: Gus sanded, power-washed, primed and painted our 1950's cedar shingle house, has power-washed and is now hand sanding the railings in preparation to re-finish our cedar deck. He is a consummate professional and takes pains to stay in communication and does really excellent work. He is thorough, extremely neat, dependable and reliable. With attention to detail, he really goes the extra mile and does excellent work. As a smaller contractor he is truly interested in the quality of the job and not simply moving from one job to the next. His larger competitors, including those recommended on Angies List came in 15% to 20% higher and that's even before he honored his 10% off Angies List Coupon. In the process of prepping the house for painting , he found some rotted soffits under the roof and a couple of cedar shingles, which we he called to my attention and for which I contracted him to repair at minimal additional cost. He has been patient, giving us samples of color choices. My wife and I are very pleased with him, especially after going with a larger outfit who didn't do such a quality job 10 years ago. I would definitely recommend Gus.

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

P D.
02/2011
5.0
house painters, interior painters
  + 0 more
Gus and his team were very professional and always arrived on time. They did an amazing quality job! Their prep and finish work was outstanding and made a big difference in the overall results. They took pride in their craftsmanship and were meticulous with clean-up which I really appreciated. He even painted my planter and took care of some masonry work that needed repair. The house looks great and I have had many compliments from the neighbors. A great experience overall. I would highly recommend Gus Expert Painting.
Description of Work: Exterior House Painting and Interior House Painting (Living Room and Hall)- Prep and Finish Work

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
$3,400

Ginger C.
09/2010
5.0
house painters, interior painters
  + 0 more
I called Gus for an estimate and he responded right away. No waiting....when he said he would stop by he did. Gus was courteous, prompt, efficient and his work is meticulous. I found his prices to be fair. I have a dog in the home and Gus was fine with this added attraction. A value to the consumer to have a local man available to help.
Description of Work: My home is 50+ and in need of some good painting both inside and out. Gus painted old trim, ceilings and walls that needed some work prior to painting as well. Some of the walls are plaster some are dry wall. He was great with all the prepping. Clean up was great! Note: Gus also did some handyman work for me as well......replaced towel racks in the bathroom, designed a radiator cover and installed it, touched up peeling wallpaper and replaced old wallpaper as well.

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

    PO Box 285, Madison, NJ 07940

    http://www.gusexpertpainting.com/

    Service hours

    Sunday:
    8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    Monday:
    7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
    Tuesday:
    7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
    Wednesday:
    7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
    Thursday:
    7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
    Friday:
    7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
    Saturday:
    8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

    Licensing

    Bonded

    Insured

    Licensed*

    Trade License Number
    13vh05840700

    Eco-friendly Accreditations

    LEED Accredited Professional
    No
    Energy Star Partner
    No
    EPA Lead-Safe Certified
    Yes
    Use Green Products or Work Practices
    No
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    *Contact business to see additional licenses.


    Service Categories

    Interior Painting,
    Exterior Painting,
    Finished Carpentry and Woodworking,
    Drywall,
    Pressure Washing,
    Wallpaper,
    Wallpaper Removal,
    Lighting,
    Handyman Services,
    Unfinished Carpentry,
    Stucco,
    Window Cleaning

    FAQ

    Gus Expert Painting LLC is currently rated 4.7 overall out of 5.

    Sunday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

    Monday: 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM

    Tuesday: 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM

    Wednesday: 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM

    Thursday: 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM

    Friday: 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM

    Saturday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

    Gus Expert Painting LLC accepts the following forms of payment: Check,MasterCard,Visa
    Yes, Gus Expert Painting LLC offers free project estimates.
    Yes, Gus Expert Painting LLC offers eco-friendly accreditations.
    No, Gus Expert Painting LLC does not offer a senior discount.
    No, Gus Expert Painting LLC does not offer emergency services.
    Yes, Gus Expert Painting LLC offers warranties.
    Gus Expert Painting LLC offers the following services: Expert level Interior and exterior painting, drywall repair, wall paper removal & plastering.

    Contact information

    PO Box 285, Madison, NJ 07940

    http://www.gusexpertpainting.com/

    Service hours

    Sunday:
    8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    Monday:
    7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
    Tuesday:
    7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
    Wednesday:
    7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
    Thursday:
    7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
    Friday:
    7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
    Saturday:
    8:00 AM - 6:00 PM