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

4.8569 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 376-400 of 569 reviews

Heather L.
10/2013
4.0
doors, interior painters
  + 0 more
The overall experience I had with Monk's was very positive. I'd easily call them again for painting,carpentry or similar job. I'm not giving them an overall grade of A but they were definitely a B+ (I'm probably a little too particular but there you have it). There was some masonry repair work that needed to be done outside that didn't look all that great but again, they did a fantastic job overall and I'd call them again. Issue: I needed to have an existing door removed - a two-door French door unit - and ideally saved to be put back in at a later date. I'm renting the house and needed to put in a door dog but am planning to have the other doors put back in upon the termination of the lease (2-5 years). I had any number of folks come out to the house - handymen, door manufacturer representatives - as well as multiple trips to Home Depot. Not a single person I talked to or explained the situation to seemed to understand what I wanted done. All it took was a call to Monk's, an appointment with the estimator (Greg, who was awesome, btw) and that got the whole thing rolling. He gave me two recommendations of door manufacturers to get estimates on doors which was something I couldn't manage to get anyone else to do for me. That started the process and overall, it was fairly painless. I won't bore you with additional details but the guys from Monk's - estimator, job foreman, and the construction crew - all were very professional and did a great job. The whole experience fully met my expectations.
Description of Work: Monk's removed an existing French door unit and replaced it with a pre-hung door unit that we purchased then installed a dog door in that door unit.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,100

Jill Y.
10/2013
5.0
ceramic tile, doors, hardwood floor, interior painters, home remodeling
  + 3 more
Over the past year, we have utilized Monk's Home Improvements to do numerous renovations on our home. We commenced work with our new basement bathroom installation. From day one, the workers were extremely professional, courteous and punctual on the job. The bathroom came out exactly as we were promised and it was executed beautifully. We were so impressed that we proceeded to have our 2nd Floor bathroom renovated. It gave a fresh contemporary look to what was a tired, old bathroom. With such a positive experience, we decided to try out other services that Monk's offered, the next one being replacement of our front and rear doors. With this Monk's hit another one out of the ball park. Next on our list was to refinish our hardwood floor, which we knew could be a tricky undertaking if it was not performed by the right person. Again, we were delivered a finished product that exceeded our expectations, and friends continue to compliment. Throughout all of the jobs, our estimator Kurt, accompanied by his hardworking team, was always there to provide expert guidance and to ensure that we were receiving the best customer service possible. We are now currently in the process of having a new rear deck installed. The footings have been dug and the concrete has been poured thus far. Though the job is still in process, we know that it will be another stellar product and services delivery from Monk's Home Improvement.
Description of Work: New Basement Bathroom installation, 2nd Floor Bathroom renovation, front and rear door installation, interior painting, new rear deck installation

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
$40,000

Rona G.
10/2013
5.0
interior painters, woodworking
  + 0 more
The project went smoothly from start to finish. They were punctual, clean and professional.
Description of Work: Interior painting and minor carpentry

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
$1,800

Tom P.
10/2013
5.0
house painters, interior painters, pressure washing
  + 1 more
very professional group. estimate appointment right on time communication was very good regarding what they were planning to do and when. power washing made the house look brand new and foundation work was very neat. I asked them to clean some paint off the glass which they readily did. overall decent price and a pleasure to deal with.
Description of Work: Painted exterior windows, foundations and power washed house.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,700

Erik G.
10/2013
5.0
interior painters
  + -1 more
Went well. Diego came out to provide the estimate on a Saturday morning. He was on time and very helpful with answering my questions. They were able to start work the following Wed. and completed the work by the end of the week. They were very neat and did not get any paint on our new cabinets. They covered everything in plastic while they worked and then rolled it back so that we could use the kitchen at night. Very pleased and would use them again.
Description of Work: Painted our recently remodeled kitchen, dining room and powder room.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,500

Glen W.
10/2013
5.0
house painters, interior painters
  + 0 more
From my first meeting with Travis to the end of the job Monk's was excellent. Complete professionalism and an excellent painting job. My home looks brand new -- even better than it did when it was painted seven years ago when I built my home. I highly recommend Monk's. Glen
Description of Work: Monk's painted the entire exterior of my 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
$8,000

RICH B.
10/2013
5.0
deck cleaning, interior painters
  + 0 more
they were prompt and performed a good job at a reasonable price. I would definitely hire them again for similar handymen carpentry work.
Description of Work: put a new roof over my barbque. replaced two damaged beams in my deck.

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
$375

Vera S.
10/2013
2.0
ceramic tile, remodeling, handyman service, interior painters, home remodeling
  + 3 more
I have selected Monk's after reading A+ reviews. The price was reasonable and within my budget. But the quality of job, professionalism of the crew and the foreman were very low. Angelo, the project manager, was helpful in solving a lot of problems. In the end, I've got a new bathroom but it cost me a lot of stress. So my advise, go for another company.
Description of Work: MB updates: floor and shower tile; walls and ceiling paint; new lights, new ventilation, mirror, toilet, faucets, vanity installation. Small bath: new faucets, shower head, sink, lights, toilet, wall/celing paint.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
2.0
value
3.0
professionalism
2.0
responsiveness
2.0
punctuality
1.0

$10,000

Aaron M.
10/2013
5.0
closet systems, drywall, interior painters
  + 1 more
We recently had some painting done in our home, and after seeing Monk's signs all over our area decided to give them a try. We were extremely pleased with not only the flexibility of the workers on our project (we changed paint colors at the last minute in one of the rooms), but they were done a day ahead of schedule and went above and beyond to fix areas of our walls that weren't smooth and patch larger holes made by the prior owners; when we needed touch-ups, they were back the next day and took care of them quickly. While we got an estimate for the entire interior of our house to be painted, we were able to split the work up in phases with no surprises about increases in costs or anything else. We will be using Monk's as our "go to" painters for years to come, and I would highly recommend them to anyone I know.
Description of Work: Fix/smooth out walls and ceilings, priming, painting walls, ceilings and trim, painted living area, stairwell (high ceiling), hallways, closets and kid's bedroom.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,000

Peter P.
10/2013
5.0
house painters, interior designers, interior painters, pressure washing, siding, contractors, wallpaper removal
  + 5 more
nies work ofExcellent as usual ,my family and I have been using Monks Painting and carpentry for many years now..I have to honestly say that we have never been dissatisfied or unhappy by this companies work or staff....and I might add compared to many stories that I have heard from neighbors and friends about other companies in the same type of business which were not so through or professional we feel lucky to have Monks Painting as our chosen company .
Description of Work: Replacement of weather beaten cedar shake...as well as painting of new shake.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,000

Rebecca L.
09/2013
4.0
handyman service, woodworking
  + 0 more
They showed up on time, did the work as requested, and cleaned up afterwards. This was our second time working with Monks and have been please with their efforts
Description of Work: We had Monks over to remove some rotted wood in our window frames and replace with composite materials and then paint.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$850

pat J.
09/2013
5.0
drywall, interior painters
  + 0 more
I was very happy with them. The over viewer came and gave me an estimate. He checked back on the job. They followed up. The people were clean and they were friendly. They went beyond what they needed to do. So I couldn’t grade them highly enough.
Description of Work: I used Monk's Home Improvements to fix a paint job that had been done by somebody else that was terrible. They also did some spackling.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$800

Kevin R.
09/2013
5.0
house painters, contractors
  + 0 more
I could not have asked for better quality and service. Monk's job foreman, Diego, was most responsive and was the perfect interface between customer and company. I can be a fussy guy, so for me to say that, they had to be good!
Description of Work: Replaced rotting trim around windows. Prepped and painted the full house - siding and trim.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$98,000

Joe L.
09/2013
5.0
interior painters
  + -1 more
I was very pleased with Monks workmanship and professionalism. Their attention to detail was outstanding. They were not the cheapest estimate I received, but you get what you pay for I would highly recomended Monks to all looking for professional, quality workmanship!
Description of Work: Pre[p & paint living/dining/kitchen/hall & foyer

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
$2,500

C T.
09/2013
3.0
handyman service, interior painters
  + 0 more
Courteous and professional workers; Prices at this company are astronomical! We had everything done by someone else for a fraction of the price and the house looks great!
Description of Work: We received quote for interior painting and handyman services

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


David S.
08/2013
5.0
deck cleaning, house painters, pressure washing, siding
  + 2 more
Monk's did a terrific job. They were very professional throughout the entire job. George Day did the estimate and was very thorough, both in his review of the work and his description of what Monk's would do. In his estimate, George spotted some things that needed to be done that most of the other painters didn't notice (work that I knew had to be done); I was impressed that he was so thorough. Their price was competitive, neither the highest nor the lowest, but I felt it was appropriate for the work. Their foreman on the job, Ziggy, was extremely competent; he and his crew did an excellent job. They were neat, did the job in a few days (one painter told me it would take a month......) and everything looks great. In fact, we feel strongly that the house looks much better this time than the last time we had it painted. We would hire them in a minute for any other jobs; in fact, when we have the inside of the house painted, I fully expect to be using Monk's for that, too.
Description of Work: They painted the exterior of my house, including a screened-in porch (inside and out). They power-washed the entire house, replaced some of the siding as necessary, primed and painted two coats on the siding. In addition, they stained my back deck and front porch.

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
$8,100

loretta K.
08/2013
5.0
house painters, interior painters
  + 0 more
did a great job. very clean and neat.
Description of Work: Painted the interior and exterior of my 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
$10,000

Lois V.
08/2013
5.0
house painters, interior painters
  + 0 more
It was fine. They have excellent workers. They did a fine job. I just felt that they're worth it because they came and did the job. I would absolutely use them in the future.
Description of Work: I have used Monk's Home Improvements. They did the inside and outside painting for me.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro

Paul M.
08/2013
5.0
custom cabinets, cabinet refacing, interior painters, replacement windows, woodworking
  + 3 more
I've used many contractors over the years and these guys were in the top 10% in terms of overall service. To put it simply, they did what they were supposed to do and did it in a fashion that was better than I expected. They cleaned up at the end of each day so that we couldn't even tell there was work being done in the house. All the workers were polite, trustworthy and professional. We even had a miscommunication about what color a certain room was supposed to be painted and it was corrected immediately and without extra cost to us. I'd definitely recommend Monk's and will happily use them again in the future.
Description of Work: They painted 2 bedrooms and our entire basement. They also replaced all the trim in the basement, built us some doors that were installed on existing built in cabinets and installed faux windows in the basement.

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
$12,000

Dana D.
08/2013
5.0
flooring contractor, hardwood floor, interior painters, woodworking
  + 2 more
The team was great to work with and the final product looks great as well. The foreman knew what he was doing and had his team in line to do a few little extras along the way. I would recommend using them for home improvement needs and we will use them again for future projects.
Description of Work: We used Monks for hardwood floor refinishing, interior painting, and crown molding installation.

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
$10,000

Jayne P.
08/2013
5.0
house painters, pressure washing, replacement windows, woodworking
  + 2 more
I had absolutely no problems. When they said they would be there they were. No BS. These guys work. They accidentally broke a window with a ladder and came back with a new one. See if you can get Ziggy. The quality of work was excellent.
Description of Work: power wash, repair rotten wood, and paint home

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
$6,800

Amalia M.
08/2013
5.0
house painters, interior painters, wallpaper removal, woodworking
  + 2 more
Monk's contractors were very professional and thorough. The rooms look beautiful and they made sure to clean after themselves. They even worked on July 4th, to accommodate us so we can move in to our new home. They made sure we were happy with all their work.
Description of Work: Painted Townhouse (Upstairs and Downstairs) Removed Wallpaper in hallway. Painted Garage and added molding to one side.

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
$4,850

David V.
08/2013
4.0
drywall, interior painters, wallpaper removal
  + 1 more
Wall paper removal and most painting of ceiling and walls was done well. Some trim was not given a second coat as was promised. radiator covers were not well painted and some wall paper debris left on radiator covers was painted over. Paneling repair and sheet rock installation was well done however an electrical outlet was not properly secured to the sheet rock. My wife ended up scraping some of the radiator covers and repainted them and the wood trim. I repaired the wall socket. They would have come back for repairs however we felt it better that they not return. They did offer and return to us 200.
Description of Work: Removed wall paper and painted two rooms. Repaired and installed some paneling and sheet rock repair.

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

$2,500

Alex A.
08/2013
5.0
interior painters
  + -1 more
Monk's team was prompt to reply to our inquiry. Prompt in giving us a quote (on site), and most importantly prompt in scheduling and finishing our work within a very aggressive timeline. Angel, Wilson and team were thorough and very meticulous to do the work at top quality. the price was also much lower than some of the other cost estimates we received. While there were some hiccups in the process, all concerns were addressed and fixed if the situation required it. We received daily updates/texts on progress which was very nice, and the painters were here early and stayed late throughout the entire process. The quality of the work was superb, we were excited to move into the home in the condition that Monk's left us.
Description of Work: Painted our entire interior of a split level home in two shades of color.

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
$6,000

Linda L.
07/2013
5.0
house painters, handyman service
  + 0 more
We are very pleased with the exterior paint job on our home that Monk's provided. The estimator, George, arrived as scheduled and provided an estimate before leaving. He also answered all questions and gave us a good comfort level that the work would be performed professionally and any touch-ups or other issues after the job was completed would be addressed without question (which we haven't needed but nice to know!) The job foreman, Diego, was pleasant and went out of his way to make sure that the work was performed at the highest level possible. He never questioned or complained about any request or inquiry we made during the course of the job. All of the crew worked extremely diligently even through 95+ degree temperatures (we provided as much ice cold water and lemonade as we could!) They completed the entire house painting under the estimated time (finished at least a day earlier than we expected) and did so with extreme care and precision. It really does make a difference seeing a professionally done paint job!
Description of Work: Painted exterior of house

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$5,200

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