I needed two bedrooms, a small bathroom, and a living room with 12 foot ceilings painted with some minor ceiling and wall repairs. I found Joe through a search of local painters with positive reviews and felt comfortable with him doing the work as soon as I met him. He works alone and is very detailed in his work, but the time needed to get the work done well was definitely worth it. Even my very particular partner who is always critical of anyone else's work but his own, remarked that Joe's work was high quality (and that is the highest praise, trust me!) Because we are literally neighbors, Joe also offered me a neighbor discount on his already competitive rates. Before he finished the work, I started noticing how shabby the other rooms in my house looked in comparison, and I look forward to working with Joe again to give those remaining rooms a fresh coat of paint in the near future. read more

We found Joe based on online reviews and Joe was great! We just moved in to our new home and needed to get some rooms painted. Joe is trustworthy, clean, kind, and friendly. I appreciate his attention to detail and willingness to make a few repairs. We will be using Joe again! read more

We used We Take Pride in Our Painting for a very recent renovation where we brought the washer & dryer upstairs from the basement to a front porch area. The porch had original wainscoting as well as new sheetrock. Joe's attention to detail and concern for the quality and craft of his work was very much appreciated, and was very evident in both the process and end result. We felt his price was fair & reasonable. He was prompt, reliable and congenial, happily whistling along with some good tunes on the radio Joe offers a generous 1yr warranty on his work. We highly recommend Joe & will use him again! Best of luck! Alison read more

Wow!!! We are so thrilled with Joe's work. The paint is GORGEOUS. Joe is neat, quick, and his prices are fair. He did a number of rooms in our house, some trims, and a door, and they all look absolutely beautiful. He even went out of his way to do a third coat in two rooms when the dark paint was not up to his very high standards. We're looking forward to hiring him again to do another section of the house in the future. Highly, highly recommend! read more

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This is the second time we have used Joe, needless to say he is fantastic and we are fans! We bought a new coop and it needed a quick coat of paint before move in and Joe did a fantastic job. Joe was very fair, very accommodating, and very good. He completed the job on time and really helped us out. The first time we called on Joe was to touch up some walls in our new condo. He was really easy to work with and did an outstanding job. He came and gave us a fair estimate and provided some sage advice. We highly recommend Joe for any paint job. You won't regret it! read more

Joseph did a fantastic job. He came by gave me a reasonable quote, explained his procedures, and did immaculate work. Cleaned up as he worked, my wife and I were very pleased. Would highly recommend and will be calling in the future for my painting needs Thank you Joe read more

We hired Joe to paint our bathroom and some accent walls, and we are extremely happy with the results. He was very responsive from the beginning and very professional. Within a week from reaching out, he had finished the job! Thank you an amazing job Joe! read more

Joe is very professional and I'm glad that we had him paint our new condo. Our 2 bedroom condo needed a fresh coat of paint (and some colors to jazz up the place). We found Joe through an internal listing and was positively recommended by someone who previously had him painted their place. After Joe quoted the price of the painting, he stopped by to give my condo a look just to make sure. That's good because I don't like surprises and I'm sure he doesn't like surprises either. It ended up costing more than the quote but that's because we found out during the walk through that the kitchen ceiling needed more work than we thought (we needed more mesh applied to the kitchen ceiling than we previously thought). The day of painting, Joe came with all his equipment and went to work. Took him 4 days to get our whole condo painted (kitchen, living room, guest bedroom, master bedroom and our two bathrooms). The paint job came out great. After Joe was done with the painting, he told us that he'll stop by after a month or two if there are areas that needed some touch up. It's been almost 2 months and so far so good. All in all, I am very pleased with the finished product and would recommend Joe to anyone that needs a professional painter. read more

Review on Joe's work. I found Joe in Yelp. Pro: He is a ok painter, friendly, and on time. Con: His price is somewhat expensive. read more

Joe painted three rooms, ceiling, and all trim in our apartment before we moved in. He was responsive and easy to work with from the beginning and helped us figure out what we needed done. He explained the process and made recommendations on what we should get done, including some cleanup of our windows and fresh ceiling paint, which was dirty in the light of day. He helped us order our paint and helped us figure out what type to get. He was flexible with our schedules and got the job done very quickly. When I got to see the finished product it looked like a different space. He cleaned up the chipping wood on the sills and did very even trim and ceiling lines. We had guests visit this weekend and I was very proud for them to see our beautiful new home. It was definitely a smart priority for us to make. We plan to ask Joe to finish up several more rooms when we are ready to budget it in- we just bought our apartment, but hope to have some more done in a few months. I highly recommend Joe at We Take Pride in Our Painting. read more

Joe completed work on our new apartment last month and I cannot speak highly enough of his work. My husband and I thought we could try to paint the place ourselves, but 5 hours in, with no real progress, other than terribly jagged lines, we did a search on Yelp and decided to go with Joe based on the glowing recommendations from other Yelpers. Within a few minutes of my email inquiry, Joe responded with all the right questions and concerns. He was extremely professional, courteous and also super funny! Any professional service provided with a smile and a sense of humor is A+ by us! Because of our work schedules, we were not able to meet Joe in person when he began the project, and only had the pleasure of meeting him upon completion of the job. Despite that hurdle, Joe communicated with me 3 to 4 times per day with a progress update. He handled this caveat with such coolness that a HUGE weight was lifted off our shoulders during what was a pretty stressful moving-in period. He was pretty much the easiest part of the process! And then we saw the amazing job he did. Wow. I'm going to have to upload some pictures soon. Needless to say, my husband and I would not have come close to what he was able to produce. If you want a job done right, you must hire people who know how to do it and who are certified and insured, like Joe. And despite a massive mishap on the part of Home Depot - who gave us unmixed paint on our second purchase when we needed to buy a bit more - Joe did his best to ensure that the paint was mixed evenly and well on the walls. Joe is a true perfectionists so he is still trying to help me get a refund from Home Depot, but to our untrained eyes, all we notice is the great work he did on our new place so we can't imagine having a better job done! He truly transformed an apartment that had old white walls and drab yellow, seemingly hospital-certified doors and doorways, into a modern, cool pad. I can't recommend Joe enough!!! read more

From start to finish, Joe was professional and thorough. He is a breeze to communicate with, and as a very busy traveling executive I value working with someone who uses technology so easily and yet offers a personal touch as well. We had some last minute changes in our scope of work but Joe handled them easily. The work was done quickly, efficiently and with a minimum of fuss. Best of all, the rooms and hallways he painted for us look amazing! I found Joe via Yelp and thank all my fellow Yelpers for their reviews! I too highly recommend Joe and his team for household painting. Good work, competitive prices and honest, direct communication. read more

Our kitchen looks awesome. Joe did a beautiful job turning our kitchen into a space I can now enjoy. He's precise, quick, and knowledgeable... we had a lot of questions and he always took the time to explain the different scenarios. I highly recommend him! read more

Joe and his colleague did a fantastic job! My wife and I could not be happier with the result. Joe has a lot of experience and he took his time to explain in detail how he is going to paint the room. He and his coworker were very focused on details and delivered a perfect job in only one day. The communication was excellent as well. I can highly recommend his very professional service and we will definitely book him again for any future paint jobs in our apartment. Thank you again, Joe! Amazing job! read more

Joe painted our apartment earlier this year and I highly recommend his services for a number of reasons: 1. He gave us a fair estimate of what it would cost compared to other painters we brought in to consider. Most importantly, the final bill came in where it was estimated so no surprises. 2. He claims to do all the work himself rather than sub-contract the work out and I can attest to the fact that this is true. I dropped by every day to check in and Joe was always there working. When he needed someone, he brought them in, but this is Joe's pride and joy and he won't farm it out to anyone. 3. Most importantly, the place looks great! 3 rooms. All different colors. Couldn't be happier! Go with Joe. read more

Joe did good work, he's professional and reliable and does good work. He helped with color and paint selection. The work is high quality. There were cracks, water damage, chipped paint and old dull colors on my walls. I now have a clean, new, bright, fresh home thanks to Joe's good work. read more

We hired Joe to paint a very large room in our home, along with the entire foyer area. These areas have extremely high ceiling, approximately 28 feet high. He did an exceptional job, with clean lines. He helped us with color choices to compliment colors that were already there, as well as advised us as to what paint finishes would be best for our needs. Joe was very professional and easy to communicate with. It truly was a job well-done and definitely worth the value. He comes highly recommended. read more

Joe was responsive and he gave me a great quote on the full apartment and repainting the three accent walls which is what we ended up going with due to my schedule. We scheduled and Joe executed the job within 2 1/2 weeks from our initial contact. The job was done professionally and all in one day (which was my request). The walls look great and we're very happy with the process and end result. read more

Joe just completed a full apartment painting project and I can't stop admiring his work. The apartment looks amazing and I now see the difference between slapping up a fresh coat of paint, and using a professional who knows what he is doing. I have a pre-war with lots of architectural details and I wanted the painting to make things stand out. I think what stood out the most to me in working with Joe was how much he cared and seemed vested in the outcome. He takes huge pride in his work, and exudes a level of ownership that you don't always see. He came in fair on price, honest in his dealings, someone you can trust, and respectful of my home. He took his time to do things carefully, helped with decisions about the paint selection, and showed me a bunch of little tricks so I could maintain things on my own. I definitely recommend him and will use him again. I wish I had something else to paint! Lastly, he was always professional in his follow up. One of the things that frustrated me in selecting a painter was that many never got back to me or followed up after the initial conversation. With Joe it isn't a problem. Update on 6/17/13 Just wanted to add, Joe came by to today for a quick touch up on a spot that I realized was missed when I put the shelves back in (the fronts), and while he was here did me a favor by fixing a loose spot that I started noticing, as well as a nick that I made while moving around furniture. He means what he says about his guarantee and doesn't disappear after the job is done. When you hire Joe, you are dealing with a professional who stands by his work and genuinely cares about the end result. read more

I found Joe on craigslist and from our first phone call till the project was finished he was very courteous and attentive. He called me or emailed me once or twice daily to keep me informed on what was going on. I had my whole apartment painted and he had no problem moving my furniture and keeping everything free of paint and clean. He followed my building restrictions perfectly and was insured which was very important. He did most of the painting himself except for one day when he brought in a helper. I had an accent wall painted in my living room which looked so good that I had him come back after and do an accent wall in my bedroom as well. There were a few areas that were not straight or bumpy and when I called him and asked him about them he apologized and came in the following week to finish the work right. Joe even helped me fix a closet door that had come unhinged and didnt even ask for any money for the fix. I am very happy with his work and would use him again. read more

Joe was as professional as can be and very passionate about his work. He completed our entire one bedroom apartment in 2 days and we were completely satisfied with the final result. We will never attempt to paint on our own and will use Joe for years to come. He was flexible with our budget and worth every dollar we paid him. Simply said JOE is the BEST PAINTER in NYC! read more

Joe did a great job painting our living room - he was always professional, he kept his word on price and the duration of the work, and perhaps best of all, he was extremely good with communication. He quickly answered all emails, responded by phone as necessary and made sure I understood what was going on. A lot of other painters never even responded to my initial email. I would recommend Joe to others. read more

From the initial inquiry to a completed paint job, Joe was fantastic. His prices are very competitive, and he truly takes pride in his work. He's responsive, efficient, and very knowledgeable. He was a pleasure to work with, and I would highly recommend him to anyone! read more

Joe painted my entire home. He was very professional and stuck to the schedule we agreed on. He was also really great around my cats which was a huge concern for me going into this project. My walls look beautiful. I'm very happy with the results. read more

When we recently moved into our new home in Larchmont, we immediately knew the one thing we wanted to do right away was painting the first floor. After meeting with a couple of painters recommended by friends, and receiving what seemed to be high estimates, we decided to look for more options, and found Joe Schallock in Yelp. Joe came to see the house right away, and he made a careful assessment of the required work. Room by room, Joe explained what the best paint options were for walls, ceilings, trims, rails and cabinetry, and he patiently answered all our questions. At the end of the visit, Joe gave us a clear, detailed and reasonable quote in writing, as well as a clear time line for the job. Having a person you just met in your home for days can be challenging, but Joe made things really comfortable. Friendly and easy going, Joe always shared his plan for the day with us in the morning, and he left the room (s) he was working on in excellent condition before he left in the evening. The end results were a neatly done job, a fresh and great looking first floor, and two happy clients. We would absolutely hire Joe again, and we recommend him without reservations. read more

Just as his business name says, Joe and his protege Matt, deserve to be proud. They are meticulous, almost to a science, as to the how's and why's something should be done, down to the brush stroke! Joe makes sure that his work lives up to his high expectations. With all this said, he and Matt are down to earth and friendly folk. I would not hesitate to use their services again. read more

We found Joe via an internet search and while we contacted another contractor at the same time Joe was the only one to respond and in the end that was the best thing. While the apartment had been painted before there were major problems with a peeling and flaking ceiling that had never been addressed and we felt that a professional was needed. From the moment he stepped into the apartment Joe was professional, courteous and honest. We discussed the options available and went with skim coating for the badly damaged ceiling. The walls also needed work and Joe made it clear from the beginning what was needed and what he intended to do. The work on the apartment ended up taking eight days due to the ceiling issues but again Joe didn't make a move without discussing things with us and making sure we understood what was going on. Originally we weren't going to do the entryway but ended up doing it and that also added to the time. Joe worked with the Management of my co op and there were no issues there at all. He is insured which also put my mind at east. If you want a professional, quality job "We Take Pride..." is the company for you. We're planning to use him to repaint our kitchen later this year. read more

Joe Schallock/We Take Pride in Our Painting is a total professional who was terrific to work with. I sent an email inquiry along with photos of several areas that needed to be sanded/patched and painted. He responded back that same evening with a rough quote and then followed up by going to our apartment to check everything out. He emailed a firm quote that evening. His prices are reasonable and he does beautiful quality work. He arrived on time (even called when he was en-route), was super neat, covered everything with drop cloths and plastic where needed and removed the wall plates. (I've had painters who just blue tape around the wall plate rather than take it off) He did a great job and I would hire him again in an instant. He was a pleasure to work with. read more

I had a really small paint job that I needed done, basically the bedroom door. Joe emailed me back right away to say the job was to small for him to take on. I really appreciated how quickly he got back to me because the guy my realtors had hired to build the wall and fit the door for our apartment did a terrible job and refused to paint the door before he left. Joe had no reason to email me back with suggestions on how to fix the mess the wall guy had made but he did. I immediately thought I had to write him a review because the wall guy, Ralph, was paid to get the wall done and he took 15 days to finish it, did a bad job at that, lied to us repeatedly about how long it would take, and was very inconsistent in returning our calls. Meanwhile, Joe who stood to gain nothing by helping me, took the time out to look at a photo of the mess and pointed me in the right direction. I can't review his work itself because, unfortunately, he couldn't take on the job, but his work ethic and his willingness to help earns him five stars in my book. read more

Joe is the real deal. He is an honest, straightforward guy who is truly a painter. When you hire Joe, you get Joe, not a crew of laborers. Joe takes his time and does a great job without looking for ways to cut corners. He is also reliable, which was very important to us as we couldn't be around much to make sure Joe was doing what we agreed. My husband and I recently bought a 3 bedroom townhouse that was in dire need of repainting. Each room had at least 2 loud colors, some very dark and there were so many areas where you could see a sloppy paint job was done before. The ceilings are also very high in most rooms. Joe took on the project and painted the walls, trim and even some cabinets, with the help of his assistant on some days. My husband and I are really pleased with the work Joe did throughout the house and were impressed by his skill as a painter. We also liked the fact that Joe came to our home, gave us a quote and did the job himself. This was a rather large project and overall, we are really happy with the result. I would highly recommend Joe if you want a professional and reliable painter for your home. read more

I found Joe via Yelp and based on his reviews, I contacted him for a quote for a small painting job in my Hartsdale co-op that neither my husband or I wanted to complete ourselves. Of the painters and contractors we contacted, Joe provided a reasonably priced quote and his availability for the small job (painting one bedroom in our place). Since he wasn't immediately available for the job, Joe did keep in constant communication either via phone or email with the weeks leading up. The day of the job, Joe arrived on time with all the materials needed. He did a fantastic job and even patched up a few holes left behind from the previous tenants. Joe kept us updated throughout the day on the progress of the painting and finished sooner than we expected. I don't have any other paint jobs in my home that need to be done in the near future, but I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Joe if you ever need a painter. read more

We needed a living room, foyer and hallway painted in our apartment. Joe was quick to respond to my inquiry and had a friendly, caring demeanor. He stayed in touch throughout the process, following up with phone calls and email to make sure that we were always on the same page with expectations. He originally quoted me $1235 when I gave him the rough estimates. But there was repair work to be done on a hallway wall due to prior water damage and i sent him photos of the walls needing repairs and the rooms needing painting. In the end the final price was $1900. It took him three days from start to finish, which was a bonus since we originally thought it would be 4 - 5 days. My fiancé was particularly impressed with how precise his assistant was in doing the trim work and the fact Joe always checked in with him to make sure that he was satisfied with the work so far. I would definitely call Joe for any future paint jobs feeling fully confident that the final product would be spectacular. read more

Joe does excellent work, quickly and cleanly. We were very impressed by the quality of his painting, and ended up tacking on additional work midway through the job - Joe was fair on price, and even stayed long into the evening to get the project finished on time. We'd hire him again in an instant. read more

Joe painted our new co op in Riverdale. From our first communication with Joe, he was kind, patient, and honest. After some delays with our purchase, we also were overjoyed with the job he did painting our apartment. If you are looking for a great painter who is also easy to communicate with and follows through with exactly what he promises...Joe is your man. read more

We've used "We Take Pride..." twice in our home. Both times, Joe (proprietor) has presented us with fair, reasonable estimates, demonstrated great care and commitment to completing the job and provided us with an overall great experience. We have no hesitation about recommending him. A real pro, great painter, and a pleasure to work with... read more

I had an extremely good experience using Joe. The work was excellent and he was very responsive by email or over the phone. My building is quite difficult in terms of their insurance and other requirements, and Joe was the only one of 5 or 6 painters that i contacted who was able and willing to jump through all the hoops to clear my building's requirements. I would highly recommend Joe and plan on using him again. read more

I hired Joe to paint my Studio Apartment based on the positive Yelp Reviews I have found here and let me tell you, He did not Disappoint at all in the Least. He Communicated with me every step of the way and His painting is great, He patched by my window sill and sanded the surface. I also plan on Hiring Joe in the Future. read more

Hey, I just wanted to say that Joe did an amazing job painting my 1br apartment. He was always on time and did exactly what we agreed on and even better. He's a very nice gentleman and a real professional. I am definitely recommending him to all my friends! Thank you, Joe!!! read more

My husband and I just purchased a two bedroom coop that was badly in need of a paint job. We wanted things like a dark trim and a red accent wall. The walls also needed some repair, so this was not a job we could do on our own. We had less than a week to get it done before our move in date, and we were having a horrible time trying to find someone that had both liability and lead paint insurance. I was so impressed by Joe's reviews on Yelp, we got in touch with him and he quoted us an incredible price. On the day he came to paint he noticed more damage than we had anticipated, so it ended up being slightly more expensive, but it was still an extremely fair price. Joe is extremely professional and an absolute perfectionist. He is also a really great guy and I had no problem putting my trust in him. He ended up finishing the day after we moved in and we could not be happier with the results. Every day I come home and am just blown away by how beautiful our apartment is, thanks to Joe. I would not hesitate to use him again and have recommended him to all my friends. An absolute pleasure to work with from start to finish. You will not be sorry!! read more

Joe responded immediately to our last-minute request for a paint job and did excellent work. Good-humored, fast-working, and meticulous, he transformed our teenage daughter's graffiti-covered bedroom into a beautiful new space. Highly recommend. read more