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.
I was very pleased with all aspects of the work performed. The foremen and the workers were all pleasant and easy to talk to. Kurt, Raul, and Wilson were very clear about what repairs were being made and how those fit into the budget. There were unforeseen issues that needed repair and added to the cost, but I kind of expected that to happen. I'm quite confident I paid more than I would have elsewhere, but we're very busy people and I believe the premium was a price worth paying for not feeling I had to micromanage the job. I would use them again (and they seem to be popular among my neighbors, too.)
Description of Work: Exterior carpentry (trim and siding repair) Exterior painting
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
3.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$19,400
Response from Monk's Home Improvements
Dear [member name remove], I will pass along your kind words to Kurt, Raul and Wilson. Thank you for taking the time to post a review for the work we completed for you. I'm glad to hear that you were satisfied with the work done and that you didn't feel that you needed to micromanage the project. That's our job! :) Kind Regards, Ty Monk
Ellen A.
07/2014
5.0
house painters, interior painters, pressure washing
+ 1 more
Monk?s did an excellent job, living up to my expectation. The work effort encompassed 5 days, with work crews between 1 and 5 individuals. The prep work (power washing, sanding, caulking, etc.) was good. The painting was sharp - good lines, with no paint slopped on the concrete or deck areas. Clean-up was good, and we?re very satisfied. In retrospect, I would consider contracting out the carpentry work separately. The charge for the work was excessive for the amount of time / materials it took. For small jobs, it doesn?t matter that much and you get peace of mind that the job was done correctly. For larger jobs, I would definitely contract out the work. Ours was a mid-size job. We selected Monk?s on the basis of quality, price vs. three other contractors. Monk?s was not the lowest price, nor were they the highest. We initially tried to work with the low cost contractor, but he always had an excuse for why the job was being delayed and would not commit. Sometimes it took days for the contractor to return calls where our Monk?s foreman (Gerardo Cordero) returned phone calls within 30 minutes. The turning point for us, however, was when the low cost contractor said he could do the work in 3 good days vs. the 5 days he had originally projected. To us that meant he was cutting corners on quality, and that?s when we moved on to Monk?s. We?re very satisfied with the work and the decision.
Description of Work: Exterior Painting
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$9,000
Response from Monk's Home Improvements
Dear Ms. [removed member name] Thank you for taking the time to write your review. I'm very happy to hear that you were satisfied with the work completed on your home's exterior, as well as our communication. I will pass along your review to Kurt and Gerardo. Thanks again. Kind Regards, Ty Monk
Bruce L.
07/2014
5.0
drywall, interior painters
+ 0 more
Called George to come out and repair a water leak that was coming from the upstairs bathroom through the ceiling into the kitchen. George came out right away and had a crew on it the next day. They do good work and George will inspect the work they do and if it is not perfect he will have his crew redo the work.
Description of Work: Repaired damage from a water leak inside the house. Removed sheetrock and repainted.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$500
Response from Monk's Home Improvements
Dear [member name remove], Thank you for posting your review. Glad we were able to fix things for you quickly and you are pleased with the result. I will share your review with George. Kind Regards, Ty Monk
Susan G.
07/2014
4.0
woodworking
+ -1 more
George, the project manager, is professional and pleasant to work with. Our project started within the timeframe he quoted and was completed without interruption. Caesar and his crew were friendly and talented carpenters, they arrived on time and cleaned up nicely. Overall, we were very pleased with our results. If the pricing were a tad reduced, I'd rate this as a 5 star experience, but will rate it a 4 considering the costs. In fairness, the price we paid was exactly what they quoted, they were honest with the quote. We did call several contractors and opted to try Monks because they had the references quoting they had the skill to do the job and the benefit to being a slightly larger operation was that their schedule was much more desirable for us than anyone else. We waited only two weeks to get our smaller job started.
Description of Work: Replaced the exterior wood headers of our front windows and the main entry with Azek. The headers had both dental moldings and crown moldings that were all custom cut.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
3.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,000
Response from Monk's Home Improvements
Dear [member name removed], Thank you for taking the time to write a review for us. I'm glad that we were able to accommodate your timing requirements and that you are pleased with your experience with Monk's. I will pass along your kind words to George. Many thanks, Ty Monk
Antonio C.
06/2014
4.0
interior painters
+ -1 more
I wanted to offer up a suggestion to see if they might consider the Pine Brook area as it is quite close to the East Hanover area they already cover, in the near future. I would be quite willing to hire them! :)
Description of Work: I didn't have any work done as they don't cover my area.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
Response from Monk's Home Improvements
Dear [member name removed], I'm very glad to hear how interested you are in Monk's. We have a very defined service area, which we realize is not the norm in the industry. The reason we do this is simply better customer service. A more compact service area allows us to spend more time on-site doing the work, rather than traveling. It allows our Estimators to be on-site to inspect the work regularly. We're always moments away from a project to be able to discuss any customer questions or concerns in person. As we grow, we plan to expand our service area. We will be sure to add Pine Brook to our list as soon as we can. Take care, Ty Monk
Lori S.
06/2014
5.0
interior painters
+ -1 more
They were wonderful. They did a lot of work for me. The price was fine for the job they did. They were a little expensive compared to other providers but it was worth it.
Description of Work: They did a lot of repairs and paintings for me.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,600
Response from Monk's Home Improvements
Dear (removed member name), I really appreciate you taking the time to post a review for Monk's. So glad you found the the team wonderful and are happy with the work. Take Care, Ty Monk
Liz M.
06/2014
5.0
house painters
+ -1 more
Completed timely and carefully. Recommended to friends and family repeatedly
Description of Work: Power wash, scrape and painted whole house exterior
Description of Work: floor refinishing moldings general carpentry
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$400
Response from Monk's Home Improvements
Dear [member name removed], Thank you very much for taking the time to give us a review. Happy to hear that everything went well with your project! Warm Regards, Ty Monk
Maria M.
06/2014
5.0
hardwood floor
+ -1 more
They are the best, very professional and outstanding service
Description of Work: Sand hardwood floors and polyurethane.
Rating Category
Rating 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
Response from Monk's Home Improvements
Dear [Member Name], Thank you so much for the review and the very kind words! Enjoy those refinished floors. Warm Regards, Ty Monk
eugene K.
06/2014
3.0
interior painters
+ -1 more
Did not use them as the price was 1000 more for fewer rooms and the same professionalism
Description of Work: Gave a price that we considered too expensive. Told them that and have not heard anything else
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
value
2.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0
$7,600
Response from Monk's Home Improvements
Dear Mr. [member name removed], I'm glad you were able to find another painter that you were pleased with. Please note though that the estimate you received was actually $500 less than you've indicated. Also, in our records we noted that we spoke with you on April 13th and April 19th, as well as exchanged emails. You hung up on our Estimator on April 13th, and later told us that you found someone less expensive and were going with them. At that point we won't call again, as we assume your decision is final. I apologize if you were expecting to hear from us again. Take care, Ty Monk
david G.
06/2014
5.0
interior painters
+ -1 more
We didn't have the work completed by Monks but the estimate was pretty reasonable, the rep was professional, and they were very good about following up.
Description of Work: Provided an estimate and consultation on carpentry work.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$5,000
Response from Monk's Home Improvements
Dear Mr. and Mrs. [member name removed], Thank you for taking the time to review Monk's. I'm glad to hear that your experience with George was positive. Enjoy your summer, Ty Monk
Eugene P.
06/2014
1.0
hardwood floor
+ -1 more
The cost of the work was a few thousand dollars according to Monk's. That was far more then we were prepared to spend. The offer was for some work for $100. I have to view this as a come on.
Description of Work: .
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
$100
Response from Monk's Home Improvements
Accepted SP response to xxxxxx., You purchased an Angie's List Big Deal for $99 that covered 100 sq ft. of hardwood floor refinishing. When we arrived at your ex-wife's condo, your ex-wife asked to refinish the entire first floor of the condo. We measured the area which was well over 100 sq. ft and applied the extra sq ft. cost as noted in the Deal (details copied exactly below). The estimate for the entire first floor was provided. We're sorry you were disappointed with the estimate, but the details were very clearly detailed on the Angie's List offer page. You can request a full refund from Angie's List - you will need to contact them directly. 1-888-888-5478 Per the "Deal" description: Here's the Deal: * $99 for hardwood floor refinishing * Valid for dustless sanding and refinishing or screening and re-coating up to 100 square feet of existing hardwood flooring; extra square footage can be refinished for an additional $1.75 per square foot for screening and $3.50 per square foot for sanding and refinishing * Dustless sanding and refinishing includes two coats of oil-based finish * Screening and re-coating includes restoring an existing coat of polyurethane by lightly sanding (screening) and re-coating it [hyperlink removed] Sincerely, Ty Monk
Nicholas H.
06/2014
5.0
drywall, interior painters
+ 0 more
George from Monk's came out morning of the job, we reviewed what was to be done, he explained job to his crew and addressed all my concerns. Job was performed top quality and in a timely fashion. Very happy. Would hire again.
Description of Work: Drywall replaced spackling and paint trim, caulked and painted, quarter round installed.
Rating Category
Rating 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
Response from Monk's Home Improvements
Dear [member name removed], Thank you for sharing your experience on Angie's List. I'm glad to hear that you are very happy with the interior carpentry and painting we completed for you. I will pass along your kind words to George. Kind Regards, Ty Monk
Edward P.
06/2014
5.0
interior painters
+ -1 more
Diego arrived right on time to give me an estimate for power washing my deck, sanding and stain. Also build two new gates for the deck. In addition, the painting of my front porch, shutters and window. He was extremely professional and polite and took his time. I thought his price was very competitive, I did not use Monk's because I had a friend of the family perform the work. However, I would not hesitate to use the services of this vendor in the future.
Description of Work: I did not use this provider.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,900
Response from Monk's Home Improvements
Dear [Member name removed], Thank your taking the time to review our estimate process. I'm pleased that you were satisfied with Diego's assessment and pricing of your project and will consider us for future work. Regards, Ty Monk
Robert M.
06/2014
5.0
handyman service, interior painters, woodworking
+ 1 more
When Brian came to the house, I was looking for help with getting a broken cabinet hinge repaired. Small stuff compared to other parts of my house that needed repair. The reason I called Monk's carpentry was that I couldn't find the hinge anywhere and I was not sure enough of the part to order it online. Being was such a small job, Brian suggested I come up with a list of items I needed help with so that the flat hourly rate would not go to waste on a 15 minute install. Brian then asked about any other major projects I had in the waiting that I wanted him to look at. I then proceeded to show him around the house at few items I had on my list that I was saving up to do. Brian was courteous and very respectful of my time, made several suggestions on my options and offered referrals for items his team didn't cover. About a week after Brian's visit, he sent me an email with the part number of the hinge and a email / name to which to confirm and order the part from. I ended up ordering the part and installed it myself but without Brian's help, I would still be running in circles. I am getting set to tackle a few of the other jobs I spoke to Brian about and will definitely be calling to get some help from him and his team. I also want to note that I have used Monk's painters in the past and this is why I contacted Monk's home improvements.
Description of Work: I had a corner cabinet that had its hinge break. Brian Giovacco came for a free estimate and reviewed the options with me. Additionally we discussed other parts of my house that I needed repairs.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Response from Monk's Home Improvements
Dear Mr. [member name removed], First off, what a great last name. ;) Thank you for taking the time to review us and offering up your kind words. I'm glad we were able to help you and I will certainly pass along your thanks to Brian. Kind Regards, Ty Monk
Matt M.
05/2014
5.0
floor cleaning, interior painters, home remodeling
+ 1 more
Wood floor was refinished to match other hardwood areas installed by builder. Very professional team (did not try to push other services to increase cost) - a big plus in my books. Efficient - completed work on time. Would hire again for similar services
Description of Work: Refinished kitchen hardwood floor
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$150
Response from Monk's Home Improvements
Dear Mr. [member name removed], Thanks for taking the time to post your review. I'm glad to hear that you were pleased with the floor refinishing we completed for you, as well as our sales process. I will be sure to share your review with Kurt. Many thanks, Ty Monk
Katheleen C.
05/2014
5.0
interior painters
+ -1 more
The work was excellent and the professionalism of the Monk's representative and the workmen was the best. I would call Monk's again for painting needs.
Description of Work: Sand and paint window frame and paint wall and ceiling in bedroom.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$400
Response from Monk's Home Improvements
Dear Ms. [member name removed], Thank you for your kind words regarding the painting project we completed for you. I'm so pleased you are happy with everything. I will pass along your comments to Brian. Thank you! Ty Monk
Preeti M.
05/2014
2.0
remodeling, home remodeling
+ 0 more
The initial response was fine. I heard back within a day or 2 of my initial request, and we setup a time to estimate the job. Rick showed up on time and looked at the work, seemed very detailed. He indicated I would have a quote by the following Monday (this was a Friday) I didn't get a quote. I called them several times over the next several weeks, I emailed Rick directly, still nothing. The woman in the office kept telling me she would put a note on my file and send it to Rick, but I never heard back. I had high hopes given the review of their work, and had other work I was going to get them to estimate based on this first job, but they just never called back.
Description of Work: Monk's came out to estimate the completion of a bathroom we are having built for our master suite
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
professionalism
2.0
responsiveness
2.0
punctuality
2.0
Lauren H.
05/2014
2.0
interior painters
+ -1 more
I was so put off by the poor communication with this company that I feel it's relevant to post even though they did not perform work at my house. They scheduled an appointment for an estimate and sent someone out - they arrived early which was great. Problem was they sent someone who did not seem qualified to help design a deck or discuss decking materials in depth. She was very nice but didn't really offer any feedback to our ideas or answer questions about the deck and materials. She brought samples which could have been helpful but again, not very knowledgeable. I waited for a response for an estimate and was about to give up. Then I was called three times by a different person from the company who claimed to have met with me about painting my house and giving me an estimate. I told her that I never met with her and that I met with someone else to plan my deck. She said ok and hung up but then called me again days later to follow up on the estimate that never happened! I told her I did not want to work with their company because communication was clearly an issue there. Then today I got another call from the person I did meet with who said she had "rough numbers" for me. She was never informed by her coworker that I told them i did not want to work with them. No apologies or anything. So that's four times they called me with no awareness of their client. I understand that communication gaps can happen, but yikes. If it had been one call I probably would not have written a review, but 4 calls warrants some feedback. Maybe this company is good for certain home improvement things, but they need to work on their communication.
Description of Work: Estimate for deck
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
professionalism
2.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
5.0
Response from Monk's Home Improvements
Dear (member name removed), Thank you for taking the time to review us and making us aware of the situation. As a follow up to my voice mail, I wanted to extend my sincerest apologies. We clearly dropped the ball with your project and had a continuing communication problem. We've addressed the issue that led to this happening, thanks to you shedding light on the situation. Again, our apologies. Sincerely, Trevor Monk
Lin C.
05/2014
5.0
doors, replacement windows
+ 0 more
They were here precisely on-time and they gave me a quote when they said they would. They were good at follow-up as well.
Description of Work: I have got an estimate from Monk's Home Improvements for doors and windows.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$12,000
charlie V.
05/2014
4.0
interior painters
+ -1 more
Price was a bit hi.work came out ok not as i expected
Description of Work: Minor repair
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$300
Gloria W.
05/2014
5.0
remodeling, home remodeling
+ 0 more
They seem like a very professional group. We did not use them for this job because their estimate was higher than others we received. I would definitely consider them in the future for another project.
Description of Work: Estimate for remodeling bathroom.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$18,300
Response from Monk's Home Improvements
Dear(removed member name), Thank you for providing us with a fair review on the estimating process for your bathroom remodel. We are grateful that you will consider us for different projects in the future. We hope your bath remodel goes smoothly! Kind Regards, Ty Monk
Kris W.
05/2014
5.0
house painters
+ -1 more
Our estimate was completed in a timely manner. The work was scheduled right away. The crew arrived, set up and reviewed the needs prior to beginning. Job was completed, area was left in excellent condition and the crew was extremely polite. Great work! The supervisor followed up and reviewed the completed work. Excellent customer care.
Description of Work: We painted the exterior of our home.
Rating Category
Rating 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
Response from Monk's Home Improvements
Dear [removed member name], Thank you for taking the time to submit a review for the exterior painting job we completed for you. We so happy that you are pleased with the painting project and George's management. Thanks again for the kind words. Warm Regards, Ty Monk
Amit M.
04/2014
5.0
remodeling, hardwood floor, interior painters, home remodeling
+ 2 more
Monk's helped me out in a bind. I was on a short timeline doing a complete kitchen renovation. I had another company scheduled to come out and refinish the floors, but I never heard from them and they never showed up. In a hurry, I found Monk's through Angie's List. I called them up and explained the situation and they were able to send a crew out the next day to get my floors done. The floors came out nice.
Description of Work: Refinish Heart Pine floors in kitchen.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$500
Response from Monk's Home Improvements
Hello, I'm glad Brain was able to perform the work quickly for you and that you are happy with how your floors came out. We do remodeling and renovation work, too! :) Thanks so much for posting your review. Regards, Ty Monk
Andrew D.
04/2014
5.0
doors, interior painters
+ 0 more
Monk's service coordinator was very professional during all of our interactions. The workers did a good job of using caution while working so as to not damage anything in the house. The doors were hung properly and painted well. The job was right in line with the estimate and the service coordinator followed up a couple of weeks later to see if everything was fine with doors. Overall, it was a good experience and I'd call them back for estimates on future jobs.
Dear (member name removed), We love the Page of Happiness! Very glad to hear that you are happy with your new interior doors and the service that Angel and team provided. Thank you for taking the time to post a review, we do appreciate it. Regards, Ty Monk
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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.