Adler Painting & Papering Inc

I purchased the $199 "big deal" via Angie's list, and I characterize the experience under the classic warning "If the price seems too good to be true, it is indeed too good to be true". Here are the key points of my experience: -they are based in Manhattan, and apparently do not know Brooklyn well. I had left a message that I wanted the work performed at my mother-in-law's home, and provided the address. They showed up at my house instead (late). I then had to provide them directions via cellphone to my mother-in-law's house. They were supposed to start at 10.00, but after all this confusion they showed up at 12.00 -the advertisement for this special deal promises 8 man-hours of work, but they were done by 2.30 PM or so (5 man-hours) and the work was not as promised. Specifically, there was still some glue residue on the walls AND they did not sand or spackle at all. -For $199, I can't complain too much. Although the work was not done as advertised, it was "fair", given the price. I would not say that I got a "deal". -I would not recommend this deal if you are outside Manhattan. I think part of the reason there work was rushed was that they had to commute from and back to Manhattan for a $199 job.

I needed 20 year-old wallpaper removed from one large room, 15 x 20 ... a horrible job for a novice and one that would take days for a DIYer to do before wall prep could even be started. Adler's man, Hugo, came on time (early), never took a break that we could see, ensured that all the surrounding areas, especially our hardwood floors were protected, removed, cleaned and spackled the walls in the alloted time. Nothing was left undone or under-done. We could begin painting immediately. Mr Adler kept in constant touch with us and followed up immediately after Hugo left. Excellent service and a tremendous value.

They did a good job. Everything was great. It was a big job. They did a perfect job. They were on time. We would use them again.

They were punctual, professional, thorough, and friendly. I would not hesitate to use them again for similar work as well as wallpaper installation, painting, etc. I recommend them highly without regrets. Thanks guys!

I bought an Angie's List Deal with this company. I tried for months to schedule. My first call I was told the owner was on vacation and he'd call when he returned. I did not get a call until days after he was to have called. In that call, he explained he was busy and could he perform work after Labor day. We agreed he'd call Sept.6. I never got the call. I called on Sept. 7 and explained I wanted the work done Sept. 13. I was told that was fine and that I'd get a call back that day. Never happened! I was called on Sept. 12 and told that they couldn't do the work the next day! Frustrated, I requested a refund. I wish he would have gotten to the point and told me he was too busy to do the work instead I waited months! I would not hire this company--if he can't call when he says, he may not show up for the job!

Mr. Adler and his assistant were on time. They were neat, clean and cooperative. They were obviously well experienced in this type of work and performed the job well. Mr. Adler at our request gave us professional advice concerning various painting jobs we may undertake in the future. The wallpaper stripping took more time than the eight man hours we paid for under the Angie's list special deal. Nevertheless they did not charge us for this extra time, which they had the option to do under the terms of the deal. We were very satisfied with this service.

Ron was prompt in replying to my Angies List query, prompt with his estimate, price was very competitive, he completed the work within the time he promised, was neat and did excellent work. I will use him again.

They were great. I couldn't ask for a nicer or more professional crew.

Very professional but, they left all the garbage and upon inspection after there was wallpaper glue residue that remained and the compound patching was not sanded thoroughly. So the price was good but it was not ready for painting.

estimate was professional and on time. Price was competitive with other estimates. The big draw was that they could start pretty much right away. Unfortunately, the first attempt missed some key areas that I asked them to paint. However, to their credit, they came back and completed the job right away. The worst part of the experience was dealing with Ron Adler himself when wanting to get paid. I hadn't heard from him for quite some time after the job was done. I called him and left him a message saying that I didn't know what the remaining amount was and hadn't received a bill. I got a call a couple of days later with Ron yelling at me and accusing me of trying to cheat him. The truth was that even though he knew that I was no longer living in the apartment, he had mailed the bill there. I obviously hadn't received it, yet he still tried to accuse me of trying to cheat him. I mailed him the remaining amount and never received an apology for his unprofessional behavior.

This was a painter I had met 20 years ago but refound on Angie's list. He lives in the neighborhood of the job. His bid was very professional and clear-- we added on some floor work and a tiny bit of general contracting to the original painting contract. Ron gave us a start date, and the crew showed up ready to work that morning. The crew consisted of two men and a supervisor who was frequently on the scene. He was also professional, careful and easy to deal with. The job was in fact bigger than expected, but the company respected its original estimate. The crew helped move heavy furniture out of the rooms and back in after the job was done. The work was done neatly and very well, with only one day beyond the estimated time frame. The apartment building staff commented how impressed they were that the crew was always on time, quiet, and undemanding. The crew were always pleasant and accommodating-- no surly or defensive behavior, but just very helpful. Would definitely use this company again.

The price was fine. They weren?t very clear about when I was getting the estimate. They didn?t include in the estimate that the walls had to be primed. So it ended up being an additional $500. It was the first time I was doing wallpapering and I wasn?t aware of it. The guy ended being kind of rude with us and there was a little bit of frustration in the beginning. In the end, it was fine. The attitude was not very professional in my opinion. I probably wouldn?t use them again. The work was done well and they had been in business for a long time.

the job went fine, mission accomplished. I needed the place cleaned up/painted and he did a fine job.

They were professional, clean, and without incident.

I had received quotes from 3 companies. The prices of all the 3 were more or less the same. Perhaps Adler?s price was about $2000 less than the company I decided to use. They had no experience doing the kind of work that I needed to get done. Once I figured that out, I decided not to use them. However, they were very responsive and very good. They showed up and gave me a proposal about 2 or 3 days after they came here. In fact, their proposal came first.

His estimate was triple the price that another painter quoted. He surely would have done a good job, but the price was just outrageous.

This company was fantastic. From the second I reached out to them throughout the painting process, they were professional, quick, responsive and organized. I have a young baby at home and they made recommendations regarding which paints to use that were quite helpful. In addition, I have a very difficult co-op board and Ron Adler helped navigate through that. Also, they were able to book within two weeks of my initial phone call - which was important. I could not be more thrilled with the results of the work.

Great we asked them to come earlier and they did they were responsive to our requests and very detail oriented. The only minor detail is if clean up was a bit better, we there was dryed paste in a few areas but we cleaned that up. Regardless I would hire them again.

He was very nice and cordial, he showed up when he said he would. Gave an estimate that was slightly less than another estimate we received.

The workmen were professional and did good work.

I had extensive damage in one room and called them up to ask if they could do the job in a few weeks. They were also suppose to shave down some doors but it was not enough. They were supposed to do lead abatement but did not take any precautions against lead dust. They broke things and stopped up a couple of drains with the paint. They dripped paint and the primer they used had a blue cast to it so everything has a blue tint to it. To the owners own admission, he sent an inferior group of painters. One of the painters wanted me to buy all new covers for my switch plates at thirty five dollars apiece. They removed all of the nails for the paintings. The foreman was not on the scene very much, only when I called to ask him to come and when he was here, he was dismissive of my problems. I had asked him if they knew how to mix colors but they did not. He offered after having giving him $10,000, to send a better crew, but I decided not to have them finish the work. I was fed up. Also they were very slow.

All lovely. Worked cleanly, carefully, and professionally. Were responsive to suggestion and request.

Very competent and very courteous workers. The work was done efficiently. It did seem to us that the price was very high, but we don't really know the current scene.

Excellent job. Very professional. Very happy with the work.

As with my previous experience with Adler Painting, the job went beautifully. I needed a painter on short notice and Ron had a very good painter at my house the next day. My wife and I are quite picky and the painter needed to very carefully mask the house's extensive natural-finish woodwork leaving a crisp transition from painted surfaces to naturally-finished woodwork. He did that and, as with my previous experience, was neat, tidy, and very productive. I don't know why I'd use any other painter.