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 426-450 of 568 reviews

Adam W.
05/2013
5.0
house painters, interior painters, woodworking
  + 1 more
I was extremely happy with the quality of work and the professionalism and dedication shown by all of the employees who I interacted with. All of the Monk's employees were very accomodating to our schedules multiple times and can mobilize very quickly when needed. I felt that all I had to do was pick up the phone and they would be right there! The work done on my house was impeccable and very detail-oriented. I could tell they took their time to get everything just right. We sent Monk's a detailed list of instructions, and they made sure to discuss everything with us and took care to follow everything. As with any job, a few touch-ups are always necessary, and Monk's was right there to take care of it, even suggesting some touch-ups I had not noticed. I would highly recommend Monk's to anyone who needs house painting.
Description of Work: Monk's painted the interior and exterior of my house. They also did some basic carpentry work inside and outside.

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
$20,000

tina M.
05/2013
4.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
I was told the work would be done in approx 2 days and it was done in one day. Very fast and effiecent workers.
Description of Work: Monks painted my Living room and kitchen. They were prompt, professional and courteous

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

Ryan C.
05/2013
4.0
handyman service, siding, woodworking
  + 1 more
Needed cedar shake siding repaired after squirrels chewed through it at some points. They did a great job at a great price. Would us them again.
Description of Work: Needed cedar shake siding repaired after squirrels chewed through it at some points. They did a great job at a great price. Would us them again.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$650

Chris K.
05/2013
4.0
interior painters
  + -1 more
It was a fair price. They did a good job. I would recommend them. I had no complaints. They cleaned up after themselves.
Description of Work: I used Monk's Home Improvements to paint the interior of the house.

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

Friedrich S.
05/2013
5.0
custom cabinets, handyman service, interior painters, woodworking
  + 2 more
We had a huge empty wall in our living room and decided to invest in a media center/built-ins. After considering different options (including things like Pottery Barn's wall units, etc.) we decided to give Monk's a call. Mike came out to our home for a consult and ended up providing us with a drawing of the proposed work. We were very impressed, but initially a little intimidated by the price. Thankfully, we made the choice to go with Monk's. Not too long after our meeting with Mike, we scheduled our install. The team arrived early on the day one and got straight to work. Throughout the process the team was polite, respectful of our property and extremely focused on getting the job done right. Once the unit was built, the painting team came in to finish the job and really turned what was already a beautiful wall unit into something really wonderful. In no uncertain terms, we are thrilled with the level of craftsmanship delivered by Monk's and would gladly recommend them to family and friends for any carpentry-related projects.
Description of Work: Monk's designed, built, painted and installed a custom wall/media center for our living 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
$3,800

Susan K.
05/2013
5.0
house painters, flooring contractor, interior painters, woodworking
  + 2 more
Their prices are very fair. They are always on time and they are clean. I have no complaints at all. I would refer them to other people.
Description of Work: I've been using Monk's Home Improvements consistently for probably a year. They did interior and exterior painting, and some 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

Jeff B.
04/2013
4.0
house painters, flooring contractor, interior painters
  + 1 more
Monk's Home Improvements provided a reasonable quote, they seemed professional, and I would work with them. Their responsiveness and punctuality were excellent.
Description of Work: Monk's Home Improvements provided a quote of $7,500 for flooring and painting.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Lauren P.
04/2013
5.0
remodeling, handyman service, interior painters, home remodeling, woodworking
  + 3 more
Mike came to give us an estimate to repair the woodwork around our sink and other home improvement projects we would like to work on (interior painting, etc). We had the sink fixed the same day, and we are planning on scheduling more projects with Monk's in the future. As always we are happy with the work, professionalism and prices that Monk's offers.
Description of Work: We had the wood around our kitchen sink replaced and painted.

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
$200

Dana C.
04/2013
2.0
woodworking
  + -1 more
I was not very satisfied with their service. They said they knew what they were doing with some furniture and carpentry work, but they really didn't. We had to go out there and explain to them what we wanted and had it redone many times. They just didn't seem to have the expertise that they were claiming to have. The price was reasonable, but the quality was just not there. I will absolutely not use them in the future.
Description of Work: Monk's Home Improvements did carpentry work for me.

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


Response from Monk's Home Improvements
I apoligize for letting you down. I left you a message on your cell phone to follow-up on this. While we always strive for excellence, there are days when we miss the mark. If there is anything I can do to change your mind, or make this right for you, please give me a call at the office and I will personally handle your job. Ty Monk 973-635-7900

Arlene D.
03/2013
5.0
handyman service, interior painters
  + 0 more
They were extremely helpful in giving ideas and suggestions. They were extremely friendly and professional. I had 6 painters come out and give me estimates so it was the local painters that I knew.
Description of Work: I received an estimate from Monk's Home Improvements to paint the interior of my entire house.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

PRISCILLA H.
03/2013
5.0
handyman service, interior painters, wallpaper removal
  + 1 more
Trevor Monk quickly responded for an estimate request. On time, friendly, reviewed all things with me. He kindly followed up, NO Pressure. He came with the crew the first day and went over all details of the job. They estimated 2 days of work. The crew was fantastic - friendly, respectful, neat and did a great job. The wall paper was harder then expected to remove and took a 1/2 day longer, no problem for me! They kept to their original estimate!! I would say they went above and beyond!!
Description of Work: Kitchen and half bath - Remove old wallpaper, prime and 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
$2,000

jeff P.
03/2013
5.0
handyman service, interior painters, woodworking
  + 1 more
great job. trevor is really easy to work with
Description of Work: painting and 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
$7,000

Kathy O.
03/2013
5.0
decks, doors, drywall, house painters, handyman service, interior painters, replacement windows
  + 5 more
Everything went very well. In instances where there were some things that need touching up, they were there immediately and with no questions asked. They have been extremely reliable and delightful to do business with.
Description of Work: We have used Monk's on various occasions. Our first, and largest project was a couple of years ago, which included painting the outside of the house, sheetrock and painting our garage, installing two new windows, one of which was a massive bay window, and replacing all our interior doors. Trevor has been our main contact from day one, and he has introduced us to a wonderful group of people, led by some great foremen, in both his painting and construction teams. He refinished our deck last year, and just this past week, helped us get our house in shape to put on the market with some additional painting. We have been extremely pleased with the service we have received and obviously use them again and again...

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
$7,000

Brad R.
03/2013
5.0
custom cabinets, handyman service, interior painters, woodworking
  + 2 more
Monks sent a crew of carpenters to our home who constructed the entire structure from scratch in our garage. They then moved it into the house and assembled it into position. Over the course of five days they were extremely neat, cleaning every space they used before leaving for the evening. They also worked a full day, arriving to our house around 8:30 every morning and leaving at around 4:00. Once the carpentry was finished a new team of painters came to do all of the finishing work and paint the new structure to match our wall trim.
Description of Work: We had monks add a new built-in cabinet to an empty wall in our living room. The project included a custom-built set of cabinets along the base, with shelves stretching to the ceiling, and a lighted center console to highlight a photo.

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
$4,500

Howard B.
03/2013
5.0
house painters, handyman service, replacement windows
  + 1 more
Monks was very prompt in providing an estimate and in scheduling the work after we made our decision. The work was largely well done. The quality review by the supervisor resulted in a come back visit which improved the result. I would definitely use them again.
Description of Work: The services included painting of exterior door and shutters, window repair and painting of the foundation.

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
$1,100

LISA F.
02/2013
5.0
house painters, handyman service, woodworking
  + 1 more
I hired Monk's to paint the exterior of my home. They did a wonderful job. I had lots of paint peeling and they sanded the entire house down to the bare wood and primed and painted everything. They came every day until the job was finished, which, from what I remember, was less than a week. They were extremely neat, both in the paint job and in cleaning up after themselves each day. They also replaced a couple of pieces of rotted wood around my porch. They guarantee their work, so when I noticed a small problem almost a year later, they came and fixed it within a week or two. I would highly recommend Monk's for any paint or carpentry job.
Description of Work: Sanded and painted the entire exterior of my 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
$5,000

Fred S.
02/2013
5.0
handyman service, interior painters
  + 0 more
They were punctual. The gentleman was polite, knowledgeable and quick. He gave me an estimate right then and there.
Description of Work: I got a quote from Monk's Home Improvements to paint a room.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Susan S.
02/2013
5.0
decks, handyman service
  + 0 more
The overall work went very well. They came and worked deligently every day. We have no complaints and are very happy with the work that was done. The porch is very easy to take care of and during the winter we followed the instructions for the care of the porch and there were no problems
Description of Work: The front wrap around porch of the house was made of wood and had never been replaced. The porch was falling apart. The porch was completely taken off and a new weather proof material was installed, Azek. The porch materials are guaranteed for life and prevent damage. The porch looks beautiful and we are very happy with the decision we made to use Monk's.

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
$14,000

Paul L.
01/2013
5.0
house painters, handyman service
  + 0 more
They did a good job and the price was reasonable. They were in and out quickly and I give them a good rating. It was a good experience. After a number of discussions we negotiated a reasonable price and they did the work professionally and quickly.
Description of Work: I used Monk's Home Improvements for exterior painting of my house and garage.

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
$8,000

Donald F.
01/2013
3.0
remodeling
  + -1 more
They were punctual, professional, and responsive. However, they didn’t provide enough details for us to feel comfortable with the estimate. We felt that once the project got started, they would add on more things.
Description of Work: Monk's Home Improvements gave us a quote for an attic renovation.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$50,000

Brad R.
01/2013
5.0
cabinet refacing, house painters, remodeling, handyman service, interior painters, home remodeling, wallpaper removal, woodworking
  + 6 more
The resulting job was fantastic and we couldn't be happier with the work that Monk's performed or how careful and courteous they were while working (we both work out of the home).
Description of Work: We used Monks to complete the painting we had started in our new home. Virtually every surface of our home needed to be touched up and repainted. They also did a complete kitchen repainting for us which included removing the old wall paper, finishing all of the surfaces to correct years of neglect, and painting our old wooden cabinets in Decorator's White. The kitchen job also included removing an old wine rack that was mounted under our kitchen island and replacing it with some custom wooden shelves.

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

Stephen L.
01/2013
5.0
remodeling, handyman service, interior designers
  + 1 more
They did a fantastic job, very professional. There were one or two issues that had to be corrected and they were prompt in doing it. They were excellent. Their price was fair for our area. I will absolutely use them again if I need to.
Description of Work: I have been using Monk's Home Improvements. They did a family room renovation.

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
$9,000

Jason D.
12/2012
5.0
decks, drywall, house painters, fencing, handyman service, interior painters, roofing, contractors
  + 6 more
Monk's did a great job. Greg came to provide the initial estimate and came back with the foreman on the first day to begin the job. I was very impressed with the speed and quality in which the work was done. They completed the exterior carpentry work in 1 day. They did the bedroom in another day but had to come back to re-spackle the area and repaint. They were very prompt and professional. Monk's came to us as a referral from friends that had used them to install a bathroom on their first floor. We would consider using Monk's again in the future.
Description of Work: We hired Monk's to do various repair to our house due to damage from Hurricane Sandy. A large oak tree from our neighbors property had fallen and landed on the side of our house piercing the roof, damaging the fence, deck and a branch went through one of the bedrooms. They repaired the damaged pickets of the fence, replaced one side of the deck, replaced the rake boards and drip edge on the roof. They also removed a large area of the plastered wall in the bedroom that had the tree, replaced it with sheet rock and repainted the wall. Since it is too cold to paint in the winter, they will come back in the spring to repaint the side of the house and the 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
$2,600

Sabrina K.
12/2012
5.0
house painters, handyman service, woodworking
  + 1 more
Monk's and its courteous and competent workmen were all highly professional from start to finish. They were prompt and diligent about their work. The pricing was also reasonable and I wouldn't hesitate to use them again. I have already recommended them to others. Overall, a completely satisfactory project.
Description of Work: Monk's rebuilt detailed exterior railings on our home and painted its exterior.

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
$12,000

Suzanne M.
12/2012
5.0
doors, gutter repair, handyman service, woodworking
  + 2 more
Services were performed as expected. Pricing came in lower than expected. Trevor was very professional and workmen were were professional and tidy.
Description of Work: Finish carpentry, enlarging and replacing closet door, replacing gutters and downspouts.

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

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