About Simply Painting LLC

When Margaret Maziarz needed her home painted for the second time, she didn't shop around or get multiple quotes. She went straight back to Simply Painting LLC, later taking time to write they were "exceptional; neat, punctual, polite, and responsive." This loyalty pattern emerges repeatedly through their over 100 Google reviews, revealing something beyond typical contractor relationships in the Howell Township painting market.

The numbers present a compelling surface story: 135 Google reviews maintaining a perfect 5.0 rating, 25 years of experience claimed on their website, coverage across six New Jersey counties. But dive into the actual customer narratives and a different picture emerges. Rob, the owner, personally moves schedules around to accommodate urgent timelines (like the townhome that needed painting between closing and move-in with just 12 days notice). His crew protects furniture without being asked, fixes trim while painting walls, sends morning confirmation texts. None of these extras appear in their marketing.

What's curiously absent shapes this company as much as what's present. No BBB accreditation. No Angi presence. No Facebook business page despite having an Instagram account. Their state contractor license shows as inactive on BuildZoom, though they continue operating. It's as if Simply Painting deliberately sidesteps the traditional contractor marketing apparatus, relying instead on word-of-mouth from customers like Thom Rittenhouse who wrote a 301-word review calling their work "simply outstanding craftsmanship" with "flawless attention to detail." From their base on Abraham Drive, Rob and his regular crew (Frank, Kyle, Jim repeatedly mentioned) have built something that feels more like skilled neighbors than a traditional painting contractor.

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With well over 150 five-star Google reviews and a flawless 5.0 rating across all platforms, ProEdge Painting has established itself as Ocean County's most consistently praised painting contractor since 2018. Owner Chris Fernandez leads a team that has transformed hundreds of Toms River, Brick, Manchester, and Jackson properties through their distinctive blend of speed, precision, and remarkable attention to detail.

The company specializes in comprehensive residential transformations, from intricate cabinet refinishing that breathes new life into dated kitchens to the challenging task of popcorn ceiling removal that modernizes entire homes. Their expertise extends to complete interior and exterior painting projects, deck and fence staining, and even light carpentry work including flooring installation. What distinguishes ProEdge is their ability to compress typical project timelines without sacrificing quality – multiple reviews describe entire houses painted in just three days, with crews of up to 16 painters mobilizing when deadlines demand it.

Beyond technical skill, ProEdge has built its reputation on reliability that customers find refreshingly rare in the contracting world. Crews arrive precisely when promised, send morning confirmation texts, and protect every surface before beginning work. The team's commitment to leaving properties "cleaner than when they arrived" appears repeatedly in reviews, alongside praise for their willingness to accommodate last-minute additions and picky furniture placement requests. Fully licensed (#13VH09970800), insured, and bonded, ProEdge serves the greater Ocean County area from their Toms River base, offering what customers consistently describe as exceptional value – professional craftsmanship at prices that frequently undercut competitors by significant margins.

About Jaime's Renovation LLC Professional Painting

When Kaela DiBella needed her home painted with minimal disruption, Jaime's Renovation LLC completed the job so seamlessly she called the process "incredible" and immediately began recommending them to family and friends. This balance of speed without compromising quality defines how Jaime Villanueva operates his painting and renovation business from a modest shop on Norwood Avenue, understanding that behind every project timeline is a family eager to reclaim their space or a business losing revenue during renovations.

The numbers tell one story: over 150 Google reviews averaging 4.9 stars, projects ranging from $500 touch-ups to complete commercial transformations like their featured work on FOX's Kitchen Nightmares at Max's Bar. But the reviews reveal something different. A contractor who protects furniture without being asked, who stays late Friday to ensure families have their kitchens for the weekend, who sends morning confirmation texts so customers never wonder where their crew is. These aren't services advertised on their simple website; they're simply how Jaime's team of fully insured professionals has operated for over twenty years.

What's notably absent speaks volumes: no BBB accreditation, minimal web presence beyond Google, no Angi listing despite being in business since the early 2000s. Yet Jeffrey Spitzer recommends them "1000%," and multiple customers describe experiences that exceeded expectations with work that made neglected rooms look "virtually brand new." From their unassuming Long Branch location, Jaime has built something that operates more on trust than marketing, where EPA RRP-certified crews handle everything from delicate cabinet refinishing to complete bathroom transformations, creating relationships where customers like Deb Reilly still call after ten years because, as she notes, he was her "first customer" and the trust never wavered.