The painting contractors serving Riverhead, NY include some of the most reviewed and consistently praised crews operating across Long Island and the East End. Across the seven companies featured on Chooz Painters, the reviews reflect clear strengths in specialty finish work, long-term customer loyalty, and the kind of preparation and cleanup that keeps clients calling back for the next project. Whether you're refreshing a historic North Fork farmhouse, updating an East End second home, or tackling a full interior on a tight timeline, the companies below represent the top-rated options currently serving the area.
For homeowners seeking something beyond standard paint colors, Interior Finishing NYC leads the Riverhead, NY market with a Chooz Score of 87.3%. Owner Dorian Golemi, who trained at the University of Fine Arts in Tirana, Albania, has built a reputation around specialty finishes that most local painters simply don't offer: limewash, Roman clay, Venetian plaster, marmorino, and decorative gilding, along with complex wallpaper installations across challenging surfaces. The last time we conducted our Chooz Score analysis, they had over 120 Google reviews with a perfect 5.0-star rating, and the company has been in business for over 22 years. If you're looking for a painter with fine arts training who can execute specialty finishes others won't attempt, Interior Finishing NYC is a strong choice.
Reading through the reviews, one pattern that stands out is how many clients returned to add more rooms after seeing initial results. Several reviewers who originally hired Dorian for a single space liked the outcome so much they expanded the scope within days or weeks. The company also holds a three-year workmanship warranty on all projects.
- Multiple reviewers describe Dorian accepting projects that other contractors had declined, particularly for decorative plaster repairs and faux finish matching on pre-war walls and historic surfaces
- Clients across residential and commercial settings - from Manhattan co-ops and retail spaces to Long Island homes - report similar experiences: professional, fast, and consistent
- Crew members Jose, Amir, Marvin, and Joe appear by name across reviews, suggesting a stable, experienced team rather than rotating subcontractors
- Dorian regularly provides estimates via phone or video call, saving clients a scheduling step while still delivering accurate quotes
"We originally hired Dorian to just paint our nursery but it came out so amazing we actually had him come back to redo our powder room." - Frishta Y., Google Review
Repeat customers and referrals tell the story for CRD Painting Inc, which earned a Chooz Score of 87.0%. The last time we conducted our Chooz Score analysis, owner Camilo and his crew had over 90 Google reviews with a flawless 5.0-star rating, plus 5.0 stars on Yelp. Several of those reviewers have been calling Camilo for over a decade, with multiple customers documenting 10 to 15-year relationships. CRD Painting holds Suffolk County Home Improvement Contractor License No. H-59404 and has served Long Island for over 8 years. If you want a painter your entire household can call for years, CRD Painting Inc has the kind of staying power that sets it apart.
One pattern that stands out from reading the reviews is that clients who move homes bring Camilo with them. One reviewer described Camilo painting her entire new home after handling her previous one, saying he always helps with color choices and always gets it right. Beyond painting, reviewers mention spackle, skim coating, and wallpaper removal regularly, reflecting a full interior prep skillset.
- Multiple clients describe Camilo returning to repaint a room the next day when a color wasn't working after the initial coat, at no additional charge
- Family referrals are common, with many reviewers hiring Camilo after a sibling's or parent's recommendation
- Reviews describe furniture and floors covered before any work begins and homes left spotless at the end of each workday
"I have recently moved and he has painted my entire new home. He helps with paint colors and recommendations and always gets it right." - Diana G., Google Review
While CRD Painting's strength is in long-term residential loyalty, Big Expert Painting LLC has built its reputation on versatility. They earned a Chooz Score of 87.0% and, at the time of our analysis, had over 130 Google reviews with a perfect 5.0-star rating, plus 5.0 stars on Yelp. Owner Denis Erazo holds Suffolk County Home Improvement License No. HI-68388 and an EPA RRP Lead-Safe Certification for pre-1978 homes - a relevant credential for many older Long Island properties. If you need a company that handles painting alongside carpentry, drywall, and power washing, Big Expert Painting LLC covers a wider scope than most.
What sets Big Expert apart in the reviews is the breadth of work they handle alongside paint: sheetrock replacement, chimney painting, pool bottom painting, kitchen cabinet resurfacing, deck staining, and power washing all appear across different reviews. Denis is also described by multiple reviewers as responding the same day, even for urgent and unexpected requests.
- One client called Denis after a TV installation left a hole in the wall - he arrived the same day, patched it, painted it, and mounted the TV
- Reviews cover work across Nassau and Suffolk counties from Amityville to Huntington and Stony Brook, reflecting broad Long Island reach
- Repeat customers span as long as 7-plus years, with some returning for a third or fourth project across different homes
- Several clients noted Denis followed up after project completion to check in, which reviewers describe as uncommon among painting contractors
"He came the same day and patched, painted, and mounted my TV. The paint job was very impressive as you couldn't tell where it was even patched up." - Jobin V., Google Review
Also serving the Riverhead, NY area from their Hampton Bays base, Chameleon Painting Inc. brings the kind of family-operated consistency that generates one of the highest active review volumes in the data. They earned a Chooz Score of 86.8% and, at the time of our analysis, had over 170 Google reviews with a perfect 5.0-star rating, with over 80 of those reviews arriving in the past two years alone. The father-and-son operation run by Juan Guillermo Jaramillo and his family has been in business for over 10 years, serving the East End since 2016. If you own a property on the East End and want a family-run operation that will show up consistently and remain accessible from estimate through final walkthrough, Chameleon Painting Inc. is worth a look.
Customers consistently praise the company for detailed, itemized written proposals where each phase of the project was priced separately, giving clients a clear picture before any work began. Multiple reviewers also note that a family member was visible on the job site every day, which is a distinguishing detail for clients who want accountability throughout the project.
- The company handled a cedar siding restoration - removing years of mold and dirt, completing repairs around the structure, and painting all doors and trim - the kind of multi-scope exterior job that requires a coordinated crew
- A client with two poorly stained decks from a previous contractor brought in Chameleon to fix the work; the team hand-sanded both decks before re-staining
- Customers across the Hamptons corridor note competitive pricing compared to other East End contractors for the same scope of work
"I am a widow and take care of my home myself. This company was the best business I've had here in the 13 years since my husband's death." - Dee Dee, Google Review
With over 30 years serving Long Island homeowners, Todd's Painting has built the kind of track record that comes from spanning multiple generations of the same family's painting needs. They earned a Chooz Score of 86.5% and, at the time of our analysis, had over 150 Google reviews with a perfect 5.0-star rating across Google, Facebook, and Yelp. If you're focused on kitchen cabinet painting or want a painter with decades of Long Island experience, Todd's Painting has a loyal following for exactly that kind of work.
One pattern across Todd's reviews is how often clients describe trusting Todd to work in their absence. A reviewer fixing up a family member's house while out of state, another traveling between homes, and a commercial property manager all describe leaving Todd's crew with access and returning to finished work - a specific kind of trust that takes years of consistent delivery to earn.
- Cabinet painting shows up in more reviews than any other single service, making Todd's a go-to for Long Island kitchen updates without full cabinet replacement
- Reviews span residential interiors, exteriors, commercial spaces including a congregation gallery and an animal hospital, and specialty surfaces like vinyl siding and chain-link fencing
- Post-job follow-through appears frequently, with clients noting that texting Todd after completion with a concern brings someone to their door within a day
- Color recommendations appear across multiple reviews, with customers crediting Todd's advice for a finished result they love
"Todd did my bathroom just like he did in my last house. I can't stop using the guy, he's too good." - John P., Google Review
Rounding out the top contractors serving Riverhead, NY, AJ Painting has built a reputation specifically on the East End and North Fork corridor, where historic homes and high-end properties demand a different level of care. They earned a Chooz Score of 84.9% with over 70 Google reviews at a perfect 5.0-star rating, plus 5.0 stars on Yelp and 100% recommended on Facebook. AJ is also a North Fork Chamber of Commerce member and a 2025 Best of the Best award winner. If you own a historic or high-end East End property where craftsmanship with premium materials matters, AJ Painting has the expertise and local credentials for that type of work.
Reviews identify crew members Angel, Andy, Isay, and Lindo by name, suggesting a consistent, trained team. The work regularly involves premium Farrow & Ball paint applications, historic farmhouse restoration, full-house interior projects spanning multiple weeks, and wallpaper installation coordinated alongside painting crews. Reviewers with 110-year-old homes in historic North Fork districts, Hamptons studios, and East Hampton estates all describe AJ as among the best craftspeople they've encountered on the East End.
- Multiple customers describe AJ revisiting work mid-project to adjust colors and repaint areas without pushback when clients weren't fully satisfied
- Repeat clients include customers who have returned for two or more jobs, including one client who had the same whole house painted twice
- The crew handles exterior projects including decks, gates, and full home exteriors with the same attention to detail as interior fine work
"They were not cheap and it took a long time but my god: it's like I have a new house!" - Helcat, Google Review
A company built on word-of-mouth, Long Island Painting and Restoration rounds out the list with a Chooz Score of 84.2% and over 55 Google reviews at a perfect 5.0-star rating. Owner Andres Gallego has been running the company for over 6 years, building a repeat client base across Nassau and Suffolk counties. If you need a crew that can tackle a full exterior or whole-home interior project on a tight timeline, Long Island Painting and Restoration is known for deploying larger crews to hit aggressive deadlines.
What's distinctive in the reviews is Andres's approach to color selection. Multiple clients describe him walking room by room during the estimate, offering honest opinions on paint choices, and steering clients away from shades that wouldn't work in their particular lighting conditions. Speed is consistently noted as a surprise to new clients who expected multi-day projects to take longer than they did.
- Large crew deployments are a recurring pattern: a six-person crew finished an entire whole-home project in a single day
- Clients who purchased homes with difficult existing colors describe Andres helping them select new shades across every room during the initial walk-through
- Facebook reviews supplement the Google data, with clients praising cabinet painting, picture molding, and base molding work alongside standard wall painting
"When his crew came, there were six of them. They took care of everything from the set up to the painting to the cleanup. I am amazed that they were able to finish such a big job in just one day!" - Keri S., Google Review
~Review Snippet Sources: Google, Yelp, Facebook
