Monk's Home Improvements

They came out in the beginning of July. I don't recall the price. They acted like they knew what they were talking about and they would be able to do a good job. Normally, we try to find companies on Angie's list. We really like our carpenter and we give him most of our jobs. The quote process was very nice. It was very good.

He gave me a feel good visit and he seemed very competent. He came and talked to you as the one who would scrape and paint all over which we liked because my home is 30 years old.

Contractor called me 1/2 hour before he was to arrive to do an estimate for my deck repair and refinishing . He said that because it was raining it didn't make sense for him to come. (Meanwhile I drove back from the shore to meet him). He rescheduled with me for a date and time the following week. He never showed up or called (after I cancelled appointments so that I could be available.) I was shocked that this contractor was so unprofessional. I do not recommend this company.

excellent on schedule, attention to detail noted

I received a prompt and professional quote/scheduling. Was especially impressed with the care taken by the workers in keeping my home clean, having a minimal amount of mess. The job cost a little more than I had budgeted, but I would use again since I was happy with the job.

We have used Monks for a host of home improvement projects including carpentry and interior painting and we recently hired them to paint the exterior of our home. This is such a terrible summer to be an outdoor painter in NJ because of the constant threat of rain, so while the project was delayed (through no fault of theirs), overall we were thrilled with their work. Throughout all of the constant weather-related delays they remained positive and professional and even worked on weekends to make up the time they lost due to the thunderstorms. They repaired all of our damaged siding around the house and fixed the rotting wood around our lamp post before starting to paint. The paint colors we chose (a dark gray/blue with white trim) were challenging in that they presented such a high contrast, and the finished product made our house look absolutely fantastic.

Monk's Home Improvements were fabulous. They did a great job. The staff was wonderful. They were lovely. They are very nice. They were really, really good.

Excellent service and workmanship. Professional, on time, courteous, clean, and very accommodating.

Performed as promised! Some minor delay due to weather. Very customer oriented and professional. Would recommend and/or use again.

Good communications, on time, good cleanup. Nice job on the painting itself. Used top-quality paint. They were flexible and friendly when a last-minute issue came up.

We chose Monks because they thought outside the box and offered a recommendation/design that we had not thought of before (i.e., reconfiguring space to give the Master more room). Despite a few hiccups, the bathrooms look great. Ty was responsive in addressing any concerns/issues until we were happy.

Upon receiving a quote, the pricing seemed fair to good given the very difficult "reach" involved in painting the foyer. Initial expectations were low as I am VERY particular and tough to satisfy. Ultimately, the completed project exceeded our expectations given the pricing and the amount of time it took to complete. Based on our single experience, pricing was reasonable with very good results. Project was estimated to take 2-3 days and was fully completed in 2 days. We were contacted prior to appointment and they showed up within reasonable timeframe of scheduled appointment. Workers and job supervisor were courteous and professional. They made every effort to secure/cover/protect all workspaces prior to beginning and cleaned up at the end of each day. Spackling and sanding dust was contained and cleaned up very well. A walk through after day 1 resulted in a few unsatisfactory spots which were pointed out to the supervisor who immediately rectified them to our satisfaction. I consider myself to be very particular (some would say "anal") about work done in my home. While there are always going to be some small details that I may have tended to differently myself (if only I had the time, scaffolding, and desire), the job was done extremely well, especially given the timeframe within which it was completed. Edging was neat, no missed spots, blemishes in wall surfaces were not readily visible once completed. Job well done! I hope to use their services again in the future with the next painting/home improvement work that comes up. Sorry I never returned the hard copy survey mailed out subsequent to completion of our job!

The crew monks sent over was friendly and professional. The work was expertly and finely performed. The follow-up was an example of what customer service is supposed to be. The cost was fair and comparable. We will be calling monks again next year to paint the whole house.

We were impressed with Monks from the start. They were prompt, professional and timely. We had four estimates done and Monks was not the lowest, but we felt the best. We knew we needed to have the old paint removed from the house. The house is 90 years old. The paint bubbled and cracked within less than two years after previous painting efforts. Our research told us that we needed to get the old paint off and start fresh with clean wood. We chose Monks for two reasons. First they were up front and honest about the job they would do and the time it would take. Second they only use top quality products. We had other quotes that offered top quality only for extra cost. Once the job started they were on site everyday possible(didn't work in the rain). They left the site clean and orderly at the end of each day. Their supervisor spent time on site with the crew each day and made sure to check in with us each day as well. The crew was polite and courteous. We would happily use them again for our home maintenance and repair needs.

We just bought this house and need some renovation. The family room and the laundry room had the dark color wall papers that we want to remove. We searched Angie's list and found this company. George came the house and give a detailed estimate - $600 for the family room and $550 for the laundry room. The work included removing wall papers and repaint the walls white. It took 2 days for them to finish the job. After removing the wall paper, they painted the wall in 2 layers, one layer of prime and one layer of the paint. The work is done very well. In the family room, I asked them just to paint 3 walls, but they painted the 4th wall for me with no extra charge. The result was excellent. The walls look great and our rooms look brand new. George is very professional and respectful. He explained every details, answered all my questions. I would use them again for any paint job.

The project went very well, including: remove and replace rotted floor beams, window trimming; remove asphalt shingles and siding behind shingles. Installed new beams, 2x4 where required, insulation, new cedar shingles all around the rebuilt porches; new trim around windows; new fascias around all beams as needed; new flashing between shingles and trim on bottom as needed; and prime and painting all new shingles to match existing asphalt remaining on the rest of the house. Entire project was finished in an impressive, timely manner, and clean-up was excellent. No problems with this vendor at all. Will continue to consider and be comfortable using them in the future on other matters with this multi-family building or other facilities.

I had a good experience with them. They can react to my needs pretty quickly, can usually address my work requirements very quickly and they get here on a timely basis. Communication is pretty good with them. They are always courteous, clean and their cleanup is good. I definitely go back to them when I have a project that needs attention right away.

First of all they get high marks because the job was scheduled just as Hurricane Sandy hit. I rescheduled and, unfortunately on the day it was scheduled, I lost my electricity but they went ahead and painted (so I wouldn't have to loose more vacation days from work) and did a magnificent job despite the intense cold and no lights. I think the poor guy painting the bathroom was using his own flashlight. They never complained and were totally professional and when I tell people that the kitchen was painted under those circumstances, everybody is amazed. I'm planning on using them again in the very near future for more painting and some molding work.

Responsive and professional. Followed up with calls and was extremely accommodating.

bottom line, job was excellent start to finish. They started and finished on schedule. I was concerned ahead of time many of the shingles were going to break during the sanding process, i don't think they broke even one! Denis was our foreman. If you decide to go with Monks, I highly recommend asking for Denis and his crew. They were on time every day and worked 10-12 hour days. Denis was on site throughout the job to ensure a smooth process and there was clear communication throughout. They cleaned up every night before leaving and his entire crew were very professional. I gave Denis a very small "punch list" at end of job and the list was taken care of promptly, no questions asked. Their pricing for the job was in line with other painters in the area. I would highly recommend Monks.

Monk's crew was responsive. Greg was prompt with his estimate, responded to all my queries, and went through the job with Dennis the foreman before the start of the job. They were very professional, stayed on schedule, and worked diligently. They cleaned up every evening after the days work and was cognizant that i had a dog, so they ensured they put everything away at the end of the day. The house looks lovely so i have no complains and would recommend them to friends.

Showed up on time. Very flexible. Good quality work. Polite and professional. Helped source additional repairs as they became necessary (had to replace two windows sashes). Thorough walk thru and quality check by owner.

== May 20, 2013 == After posting the review below, president Ty immediately reached me to give an official apology for the issue. It was very sincere. He admitted to precisely what they did wrong. He promptly managed to correct the incident. It showed promising and accountable. I asked him another exterior project. It has done neatly today between rainy days. My family is satisfied. I would ask them for another project soon. == May 13, 2013 == 1. Look at the contact carefully that sale guy "Angel" wrote. Otherwise they coat only one time. They don't bother with painting properly done. 2. Lock your refrigerator, microwave, cabinet, drawer. Otherwise they open, use thme without your permission. 3. Do not believe scheduled appointment. They intruded my house at any time when they are idle. Even though I confirmed twice right before the scheduled day, they didn't make it on time. They may be better than others based on other's review. But I don't want to be treated in this way.

took about 7 days-very good job.

When we first moved to town, we needed some interior paint done quickly, and having seen so many Monk's Home Improvement and paint signs around town, we decided to give them a call. From that first call, we were impressed with how responsive they were. They were able to send someone out that day to do an estimate and started painting within 2 days. We were so impressed with the quality of their work, the efficiency of their organization, and the ease of working with them, that we have brought them back every single time. We could definitely find cheaper prices to have painters come it, but the systems they have in place to make sure that they finish on budget and on time make the slight increase in cost well worth it for peace of mind. As easy a house project as we've ever had thanks to everyone at Monk's. I would recommend them to anyone in the area needing almost any kind of work done to their house.