Monk's Home Improvements

Interior Painting, Exterior Painting, Finished Carpentry and Woodworking,

This pro has maintained an average of 4.5+ stars throughout their time with Angi.

About us

Along with the Monk's Kitchen & Bath Design Studio, we are a full-service home improvement provider. Monk's will help you plan, design, and purchase everything you need for a remodel. Then our expert craftsmen will install everything and our painters will come and complete the job.

Business highlights

17 years of trusted experience
Veteran Owned & Operated
LGBTQ+ Friendly
Family Owned & Operated

Services we offer

Kitchen, bath, basement & attic remodeling. Kitchen & bath design. Interior & exterior painting. Exterior trim repair & replacement. Custom carpentry. Crown molding. Wainscoting. Built-in Bookshelves & Cubbies. Custom Closets and Storage. Window & Door Installation. Dustless Hardwood floor refinishing. Hardwood & tile floor installation. Deck building, repair, washing & staining. We sell cabinetry, countertops, vanities, hardware, tile, windows, doors.

Services we don't offer

Roofing. Masonry. Fence installation.

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Warranties
Yes


Accepted payment methods

Check
CreditCard
Financing Available

Our Recent Projects


Photos of past projects

Reviews

4.8568 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
85%
4
8%
3
3%
2
2%
1
2%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.8
value
4.5
professionalism
4.8
responsiveness
4.9
punctuality
4.9

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Showing 126-150 of 568 reviews

Patricia K.
02/2018
5.0
drywall, interior designers, remodeling, woodworking
  + 2 more
I am so pleased with the work that Hayron and his assistants did here at my house. The craftsmanship is so beautiful! The men were clean, polite and a pleasure to work with. Maria was so helpful in planning the project and she was responsive to questions and patient with me throughout the process. I look forward to working with Monks again to complete my other projects.
Description of Work: removing outdated planter and installing half wall with recessed panels, column and finish mouldings

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

Raj U.
02/2018
5.0
home remodeling, house painters, interior painters
  + 1 more
Great. Monk’s isn’t the cheapest, but they are a good value for quality work and responsive service.
Description of Work: Painting, indoor and outdoor. Install shower door.

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

Response from Monk's Home Improvements
Dear Mr. Uttamchandi, Thank you for the review and sharing your experience on Angie's List. We really appreciate the feedback and look forward to working with you again. -Ty Monk

Diane S.
01/2018
5.0
ceramic tile, home remodeling, interior painters
  + 1 more
It started out as a bathroom update to repair the floor tile and I ended up adding on several other items. Monks did a good job and were professional. There were a few surprises between what I had discussed with the designer and what was done with the tub. But with any remodel, there are always a few issues. Monks quickly fixed everything once the issues were pointed out and they got the job done on time.
Description of Work: Needed to replace bathroom floor. Removed tile and retiled entire bathroom, including tub area and put in new fixtures, toilet, painted; replaced 5 doors (indoor)

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

Response from Monk's Home Improvements
Dear Ms. [Member Name Removed], Thank you for taking the time to write a review. I'm glad to hear that you're satisfied with your bathroom renovation, as well as your new doors. We appreciate the high marks! Thank you, Ty Monk

Gerald L.
01/2018
5.0
drywall, siding, pressure washing, woodworking, house painters, interior painters, doors
  + 5 more
Workers were professional...all subcontractors overseen by a Monk's employee (George Day). Two different projects, two different job foremen, both competent and responsive. Not the cheapest game in town, though.
Description of Work: Interior and exterior carpentry/repairs, painting, new storm door and install

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$18,000

Response from Monk's Home Improvements
Dear Mr. [Member Name Removed], Thank you for your review. I've shared your feedback with George, Cesar, and Hayron who appreciate your comments. Thank you for your business. -Ty Monk

Lane B.
11/2017
5.0
hardwood floor, interior painters
  + 0 more
Wanting to make sure we did our research, we received quotes from five different companies. Jon Clausson from Monk's stood out from the initial estimate meeting and we ultimately decided to go with Monk's. We knew the final product would be great with any of the companies we received quotes for, but where Monk's stood out was their responsiveness, how easy it was to work with them, and their clear communication. Our decision to go with Monk's ended up being a great one, as everything turned out absolutely beautiful and there were no surprises with the final bill. We look forward to working with Monk's again!
Description of Work: My husband and I recently bought our first house and we needed to have the floor sanded and stained, and wallpaper removed and the walls painted throughout the 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
$18,000

Response from Monk's Home Improvements
Thank you for taking the time describing your experience with Monk's. We really appreciate the feedback. Congratulations on your new home! -Ty Monk

Vera H.
11/2017
5.0
home remodeling, interior painters
  + 0 more
Awesome. All work completed as promised.
Description of Work: Kitchen and bathroom remodeling, painting, new closets installed in condo unit

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

Response from Monk's Home Improvements
Thank you for the review, [Member Name Removed]! Glad you are happy with everything. -Ty Monk

Martin L.
10/2017
5.0
hardwood floor, interior painters
  + 0 more
Work went well and floors look great.
Description of Work: Refinished older wood floors.

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

Response from Monk's Home Improvements
Thank you for the review, [Member Name Removed]! We really appreciate the review. -Ty Monk

Pam R.
10/2017
5.0
flooring contractor, hardwood floor, wallpaper removal, woodworking, interior painters, doors
  + 4 more
Everything went very well. We were very pleased with the results.
Description of Work: A wall removed, a door installed, a glass shower door installed, molding & trim put around openings between rooms on the first floor, painting, installation of hard wood floors

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

Response from Monk's Home Improvements
Thank you for taking the time to submit a review. Angelo enjoyed working with you! - Ty Monk

Dorothy H.
10/2017
5.0
drywall, flooring contractor, home remodeling, interior painters
  + 2 more
Excellent work was performed. Staff was professional, courteous and experienced.
Description of Work: Bathroom renovation, repair work from flood in laundry room, garage and storeroom.

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

Response from Monk's Home Improvements
Thank you, [Member Name Removed]. We appreciate you taking the time to provide a review. I've shared your comments with your team. Thank you! - Ty Monk

Dorothy H.
10/2017
5.0
electrician, gutter cleaning, gutter repair, handyman service, hardwood floor, plumbing, roofing, woodworking, home remodeling, house painters, interior painters, doors, drain cleaning, basement remodeling
  + 12 more
Travis Marion handled all of my work over many years, which was always excellent. Travis is wonderful to work with. He is always very courteous, professional, dedicated, and trustworthy. I would never hesitate to recommend him to anyone.
Description of Work: I had two floods in my house - needed a new bathroom, complete renovation of basement and repairs made in garage. Over many years, painting and carpentry work was also done.

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

David H.
10/2017
4.0
interior painters
  + -1 more
Relatively good. However, they failed to paint the interior side of two doors to which they previously agreed and there was lint distributed in the paint in areas around a couple of door casements. They offered to come back and remedy the issues, but since I am experienced with painting, I made the corrections myself
Description of Work: Painting 2 rooms and a hallway with 5 doors

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$4,000

john V.
09/2017
5.0
flooring contractor, interior painters
  + 0 more
While the work was great, the real reason we're giving Monk's an "A" review is the professional and courteous manner in which they handled a problem that occurred during the course of the job. We hired Monk's to install pre-finished hardwood flooring. On the day of the install, we looked at the initial 2 rows that had been installed, and we were unhappy with the look. This wasn't Monk's fault - it is simply the nature of pre-finished flooring which wasn't noticeable on the flooring samples we reviewed. When we expressed our concern to the installer, he was very understanding, and he offered to stop (no pressure to move forward with something we didn't like). As you can imagine, my wife and I were very upset with the situation. We had over 40 boxes of material that we didn't want, we had a full crew that had prepped the rooms and were in process of installing, and we had alot of money invested in both. I called our contact (Ryan) who was instantly accessible (no hiding behind voicemail). He told me he would address the problem. Within an hour, I received a call from one of the owners - Ty Monk. I explained what happened, and the first thing he said to me was "I need to put together some options, but I want you to know that we're committed to getting this job done to your satisfaction". WOW! It really put my mind at ease to know I was working with someone with that attitude towards customer satisfaction. Even more impressive is what happened next. By the end of the day, Ty got back to me with a plan of action. Over the following days, he personally worked with us to select replacement material and finish stain to ensure that we'd be happy with the final product. Once we had agreed on this, we were quickly put back on schedule and within budget. The floors are now installed and finished, and we're very happy with the results. They also painted several rooms in our house, and the quality and attention to detail was amazing. Anyone can be professional and cooperative when things are going well, but the true test is how people react when things go wrong. While this was a bad situation for my wife and me, I also recognize that it wasn't a great situation for Monk's. Ty Monk is a true gentleman and a good person to work with. I would recommend Monk's to my friends, and I would do business with them again. From start to finish, everyone we dealt with at Monk's was courteous and professional.
Description of Work: Install new hardwood. Paint several 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

Response from Monk's Home Improvements
Thank you, [Member Name Removed]. It was our pleasure. Best Regards, Ty Monk

Arthur M.
09/2017
3.0
closet systems, interior painters, doors
  + 1 more
Took too long, more than a month. Initial measurements were incorrect even though Monks performed the measurements. The experience was a comedy of errors- they couldn't even order the correct doorknob. The staff lacks communication skills. Had to call / email them several times before getting a response. Overall nice showroom, poor workmanship.
Description of Work: Build a walkin closet.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
4.0
professionalism
2.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
2.0

$4,000

Response from Monk's Home Improvements
Dear Mr. [Member Name Removed], We apologize for the incorrect measurements. However, we were at your home immediately to remeasure. The closet was installed as soon as we were able to gain access to your home, once you returned from vacation. We also provided you with a discount, which we understand doesn't resolve the problem, but as a gesture of good faith. Again, our sincere apologies for our initial mistake. We do hope you've been enjoying your closet. Trevor Monk

John F.
08/2017
5.0
woodworking
  + -1 more
George called later and we scheduled the repair for Friday of the following week. He let me know that Ziggy would call to agree on a time, the day before. Ziggy called on Thursday, we scheduled the appointment, and on Friday he arrived and completed the repair. The work was done quickly, professionally, and included a thorough clean-up of the site when he finished. We have had several major projects completed by Monk's, both last year and three years ago, and we have become repeat customers, which I think speaks for itself.
Description of Work: Requested a quote for some bathroom work, which we eventually decided not to go forward with. During the course of the on-site review for the quote, we pointed out to Monk's project manager, George, a problem that had developed with some work that they had done for us last year. George said that he would have it taken care of as quickly as possible.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from Monk's Home Improvements
Hi [Member Name Removed], Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. I've sent your feedback to George and Ziggy; they will appreciate the feedback. Thanks again, Ty Monk

Galen R.
08/2017
3.0
house painters
  + -1 more
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Description of Work: ......................................................................................................................

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
3.0
value
4.0
professionalism
2.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0


Response from Monk's Home Improvements
Dear [Member Name Removed], I'm sorry to see that you were not pleased with the service or work that we completed for you three years ago. Is there something we can do now to make things right? Please call me at 973-309-1587 so we can discuss what we can do for you. Thank you, Trevor Monk

Sandra D.
08/2017
5.0
house painters
  + -1 more
The price was high. They did the work but they were expensive. It took them just a few days. They protected my home fine. The interaction was good. They did a very good job on the cleanup
Description of Work: Exterior painting

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$10,000

Response from Monk's Home Improvements
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review! -Ty Monk

Beth L.
07/2017
5.0
siding
  + -1 more
We've used them many times. To be honest, I work with the same guy every time. He is very conscientious, and he's responsive. He also realizes that there are certain jobs that can get done pretty quickly. Like for example this last job, I actually sent him a text, and said hey can you come out? He came out the next day, and had the actual project manager come out and look at it, and did the job that day. So to me, that was great!
Description of Work: Replaced a few pieces of siding on our 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

Response from Monk's Home Improvements
Thank you for offering your feedback, [Member Name Removed]. Much appreciated! - Ty Monk

Beth L.
07/2017
5.0
ceramic tile, interior painters
  + 0 more
I work with the same guy every time and he is extremely conscientious. He's responsive. He also realizes that there are certain jobs that he can get done pretty quickly. They did a great job. They kept within the amount of time that they said. The guys worked to make sure it was done that day.
Description of Work: They redid the tile in our foyer as well as painted the 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
$2,000

Bohdan M.
07/2017
5.0
decks, replacement windows, house painters, doors
  + 2 more
Monk's is professional, friendly and punctual organization. Monk's exterior painting of the house including the deck and the removal of old storm windows/door and the installation of ones purchased from them was first rate. When we had concerns they were addressed in a timely and courteous fashion. We plan to use them again.
Description of Work: Paint exterior of house and deck and remove 23 old storm windows and one storm door and install new storm windows and storm door.

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
$15,796

Response from Monk's Home Improvements
Thank you very much for your review, Mr. [Member Name Removed]. I've shared your comments with Ryan, Jason, Franz and Wilson. They appreciate the positive feedback. Looking forward to working with you again. -Ty Monk

Nikhil M.
07/2017
5.0
house painters
  + -1 more
They came on time and completed the work as agreed and did an excellent job.
Description of Work: I hired monk to pain the windows shutters and they did a great job.

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

Response from Monk's Home Improvements
Thank you very much for the review. I'm glad you are happy with the work! -Ty Monk

Christopher T.
07/2017
5.0
interior painters
  + -1 more
Went very well. They were punctual and professional.
Description of Work: Painted our balcony and other smaller paint jobs.

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

Response from Monk's Home Improvements
Thank you for taking the time to submit a review. I'm glad to hear that you are satisfied with the work and the service received. Enjoy your summer. - Ty Monk

Patrick M.
06/2017
5.0
doors
  + -1 more
Excellent. Working with Monk's is not like hiring a contractor to do a specific job, it's contracting with a full service company. You may not require all of the expertise or services they have at their disposal but it's nice to know they're available if needed. It also comes out in the quality of their work and their attention to detail.
Description of Work: Front door.

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
$2,000

Response from Monk's Home Improvements
Dear [Member Name Removed], Thank you for taking the time to submit a review. Ryan and Wilson appreciate your feedback! Enjoy your new front door. Thank you, Ty Monk

Patricia M.
06/2017
4.0
doors
  + -1 more
It went well. It took two hours with two people. There were no problems and the door closes fine. There were minor things like putty on the floor or maybe just a minor crack or something.
Description of Work: I purchased and had two doors installed.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$655

vincent S.
06/2017
5.0
ceramic tile, drywall, hardwood floor, remodeling, custom furniture, woodworking, home remodeling, house painters, interior painters, cabinet refacing, doors
  + 9 more
Everything that is finished by Monk's has turned out beautifully. Last year Travis Marion also supervised renovation of my father's house for resale. Monk's painted interior and exterior, updated the bathrooms, sanded and re-stained all the hardwood floors, painted the kitchen cabinets, put in a new backsplash. light fixtures, etc. The house sold in four days.
Description of Work: Travis Marion personally managed a comprehensive renovation of kitchen, raising the ceilings with skylights, bathrooms, etc. He has set up a schedule for the renovations, organized the buying of materials needed, and is in constant contact with us to finish the renovations in a timely matter. He is terrific, we have previously hired Monk's to paint our house, put in new doors, 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
$5,000

Response from Monk's Home Improvements
Thank you, [Member Name Removed] and [Member Name Removed]! We very much appreciate you taking the time to submit your review and share your experiences with Monk's. I'm so happy we've been able to meet your needs. Travis is a real asset. Thank you again! -Ty Monk

Christine Z.
06/2017
5.0
contractors, roofing
  + 0 more
Foreman showed up on time for the estimate, then he and his crew arrived on time to do the work. Clean up was great as was the final product.
Description of Work: They replaced some rotting shingles and boards underneath

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

Response from Monk's Home Improvements
Thank you for submitting a review, [Member Name Removed]. George looks forward to working with you again. Thank you, Ty Monk

Contact information


Service hours

Sunday:
Closed
Monday:
7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday:
7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday:
7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday:
7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday:
7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday:
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM


Licensing

Insured

Licensed*

Trade License Number
NJHI # 13VH03615000
Trade License Locale
NJ
Trade License Authority
New Jersey: General
Trade License Expiration
03/31/2025

Eco-friendly Accreditations

LEED Accredited Professional
No
Energy Star Partner
No
EPA Lead-Safe Certified
Yes
Use Green Products or Work Practices
No
State Contractor License Requirements

All statements concerning insurance, licenses, and bonds are informational only, and are self-reported. Since insurance, licenses and bonds can expire and can be cancelled, homeowners should always check such information for themselves. To find more licensing information for your state, visit our State Contractor License Requirements page.

*Contact business to see additional licenses.


Service Categories

Interior Painting,
Exterior Painting,
Finished Carpentry and Woodworking,
Kitchen and Bath Remodeling,
General Remodeling,
Doors,
Drywall,
Flooring Sales and Installation,
Decks and Porches,
Pressure Washing,
Hardwood Flooring Sales and Installation,
Wallpaper Removal

FAQ

Monk's Home Improvements is currently rated 4.8 overall out of 5.

Sunday: Closed

Monday: 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM

Tuesday: 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM

Wednesday: 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM

Thursday: 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM

Friday: 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM

Saturday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Monk's Home Improvements accepts the following forms of payment: Check,CreditCard,Financing Available
Yes, Monk's Home Improvements offers free project estimates.
Yes, Monk's Home Improvements offers eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Monk's Home Improvements does not offer a senior discount.
No, Monk's Home Improvements does not offer emergency services.
Yes, Monk's Home Improvements offers warranties.
Monk's Home Improvements offers the following services: Kitchen, bath, basement & attic remodeling. Kitchen & bath design. Interior & exterior painting. Exterior trim repair & replacement. Custom carpentry. Crown molding. Wainscoting. Built-in Bookshelves & Cubbies. Custom Closets and Storage. Window & Door Installation. Dustless Hardwood floor refinishing. Hardwood & tile floor installation. Deck building, repair, washing & staining. We sell cabinetry, countertops, vanities, hardware, tile, windows, doors.
Roofing. Masonry. Fence installation.

Contact information


Service hours

Sunday:
Closed
Monday:
7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday:
7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday:
7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday:
7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday:
7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday:
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM