We've had Mr. Elkins hired for 2 types of painting work and we're very impressed. Great…read morecraftsmanship, clean, high attention to detail. Very professional​

We recently had the need for wallpaper installation. I checked local companies, and there are many,…read moreand all had nice websites and graphics. However the reviews from a wide variety of people count for a lot, and those were where I started. I chose to do business with Elkins primarily from all the stellar reviews. And now you can add this one. Elkins more than lived up to my expectations. Aside from the finished product looking great, Elkin was a pleasure to work with. He is professional, thorough, skilled, neat and reasonably priced. He takes pride in his work and it shows. I'm confident this observation applies to any job he does. If you ever need papering done, I highly recommend Elkin's Painting and Wallpapering, you will not be disappointed.

Good selection of flooring in the showroom. The installation was quick and it looks great!read more

There is a series of negative reviews below which really surprise me. I've only had great…read moreexperiences with this business. I think I know what the problem is which I will state later in this review. ABSOLUTELY BEST PRICES They absolutely have the best prices in northern New Jersey. How do I know? Well, it's sort of my job to know. I've literally gone to every single flooring/tiling store and Speedwell has beaten them all, sometimes by a very significant margin. If you don't believe me, call any store and get a quote on a piece of flooring. A lot of them will say they don't quote over the phone. (That's double-speak for we want you to come down and then hopefully, when you hear the price, you'll be too lazy to go back to the cheaper place and you'll just order then and there. What's crazy is that this actually works. Ask car dealers.) Think about this observation I made about them. Their normal prices are better than the sale prices of other places. It makes my job easier since I don't have to always comparison shop because I know I'm going to get the best price. I still do time to time to make sure but it's always cheaper. WHAT MIGHT BE WRONG I think the reason for the negative reviews is that this business does a lot of business with commercial buyers who buy in bulk. (Thus, the cheap prices.) They don't do as much business with residential customers so they don't have their own in-house installation crew. They sub-contract the work and that is the problem. They try to find good people but quality control is pretty tough when you are subcontracting the work out. This is probably the reason why there are so many complaints about the workmanship. Speedwell isn't overseeing the work so they can't control the results. Speedwell probably just offers installation as more of a "favor" to residential customers. (I'm not sure of this but I'm just speculating.) If I were them, I would just sell floor products rather than include installation. It's the better business model. But, what do I know, right? SELECTION AND TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE The ladies in the store are absolutely the nicest people you'll meet. They let me take their only sample piece over the weekend so I could bring them to job sites. My designer could now see if the sample piece's color truly matches the room's surrounding fixtures. That's really great customer service. Their store has a real wide range of products to choose from and the ladies' technical knowledge is solid. What's more important is taste and they've made some great suggestions in the past. BUY THE MATERIALS HERE. FIND YOUR OWN CONTRACTOR TO INSTALL. This is how you save a few hundred/thousand bucks. The contractor is not going to go looking for the best price like you will. But, they do get a slightly discounted contractor's price sometimes so when you go shopping around, just say that you're a designer and you want the contractor's price. Not so hard, is it? I'm a property manager so I have previously used contractors lined up to install the product. I suggest you guys to look for contractors that will just do the install. To find good contractors, ask to take a look at work projects that they have done a year or two ago. (Newly installed product will almost always look good; the bad quality reveals itself over time. Look really close and be anal.) If you still want to use Speedwell's subcontractors, ask them to only suggest contractors that they absolutely know to be awesome. I'm sure they will tell you the truth. They really are nice people.

I had an excellent experience with A&S Quality Painting and would highly recommend them. From start…read moreto finish, they were responsive, professional, and easy to work with. Paulo and the team communicated clearly throughout the entire process, followed up consistently, and kept me informed on timing. Their pricing was very competitive, and the quality of work exceeded expectations. They did thorough prep work, including power washing the entire house along with scraping and sanding where needed. They also applied primer where appropriate and finished with two coats of Benjamin Moore paint, which really shows in the final result. They even took care of replacing damaged shingles, which was a huge plus. The crew was punctual, very pleasant, and paid great attention to detail. Any questions or concerns were addressed immediately, and they made sure everything was done right. The house looks amazing. Overall, a smooth and professional experience--I would absolutely use them again and highly recommend them to anyone looking for quality exterior painting. Addendum: After the job was completed, I noticed an area that was missed (hard to catch even by me since everything was white). I reached out, and they immediately sent the team back the very next day to take care of it. That level of follow-up and care really stands out--the job was already done, but they still came back without hesitation to make it right and stand by their work. Would definitely recommend.

A&S called me back I sent them pictures as requested they said he would send me a proposal in which…read morethey did. Just haven't decided yet as I am getting couple other proposals. Thank you A&S. I apologize for first review as I was little impatient in getting proposal.

We heartily recommend Jean Heron for your next design project, big or small. Jean's clear step by…read morestep process and counsel made it easy to set a budget, understand how her services and our purchases were priced, and navigate the plethora of choices to design our home. The stunning results have made a house our home. Jean did a masterful job of translating our conceptual desires into actual layouts, furniture, finishes, fabrics, carpets, paints, wallpaper, lamps, art and accessories into a wonderful atmosphere and vibe that brings us joy and continues to receive compliments from guests. Most important, Jean was easy to work with, easily and graciously accepting our no's to some of her suggestions and kept pleasantly iterating until we loved the new choices she put together. There is no way we'd have come close to her efforts on our own. Working with Jean was worth every dollar we spent.

Yaco worked very hard painting our house, under a very tight deadline, getting it ready to sell and…read morepreparing it for an open house. He was extremely professional, and took great care in everything he did, including taping, prepping, painting, and cleaning up. The job was was top quality at a fair price and we were very satisfied with the final product. Yaco is honest, has a genuine and caring nature, and is a true master of his craft. We only wish we could take Yaco with us as we move to another state.

Yaco, did a wonderful job painting The interior of our home . His expertise and knowledge made the…read moreprocess smooth !!. Clean , efficient, reliable and Affordable!!. Yaco is the best !!

Had our entire house painted (interior). Job was done extremely well, with great attention to…read moredetail . Could not be happier. House has a beautiful new fresh look.

Touch of the Brush just completed repainting our living room, dining room, upstairs hallway/doors,…read morefamily room, kitchen mouldings, and front door exterior. We are very pleased with the results! Jack and his crew were a pleasure to deal with. Jack gave us a fair estimate and kept to it. He checked in with me daily either in person or by phone (some days, both). He is very conscientious and his painters were very respectful. If I need more work, I would absolutely use them again.

I am writing to share my incredibly positive experience with Lucas of StarPapers & Painting. His…read moreoutstanding reviews truly speak for themselves. From the moment I reached out, Lucas was quick to reply, and his communication throughout the process was excellent. He arrived precisely on time and efficiently installed my mural within two hours. Beyond his professionalism, Lucas was polite and personable. The finished mural brought tears to my eyes--it's absolutely perfect! If you are in need of a paper hanger, I wholeheartedly recommend Lucas.

Very professional, did a great job in putting the wallpaper on my bedroom's wall. Highly recommend…read more Their pricing was also most economical than others.