Our Chooz Score evaluates 44 factors across reviews, digital presence, and business credentials. Here's what stands out for Carfagno Professional Painting LLC
Too many homeowners have experienced painting contractors who show up late, leave job sites messy, or disappear mid-project for other work. Owner Joseph Carfagno founded Carfagno Professional Painting LLC with a different approach, building a family-owned operation in Ocean County where crews arrive on time, protect every surface, and clean up daily.
The company handles interior and exterior residential painting, with particular strength in cabinet refinishing and popcorn ceiling removal. Their cabinet work transforms dated kitchens without replacement costs, while their ceiling removal process includes full containment and finishing. Project coordinator Marc and crew leaders including Justin, Chris, and Skyler coordinate scheduling and maintain direct communication throughout each project. Customers note the team produces "perfect" freehand cut lines without tape.
The fully licensed and insured team holds New Jersey Home Improvement Contractor License No. 13VH11150000 and is BBB accredited. They offer a written workmanship warranty on all projects and serve Ocean County and surrounding Monmouth County communities within a 45-minute drive of Beachwood.
Updated: 04-06-2026
Customers often mention fair value alongside quality results. Marc Abramson called them "by far the most reasonably priced" while noting "the work is EXCEPTIONAL." Christine NYC found "the price was extremely reasonable for the high quality of work provided." Susan Kovacs described "reasonable price and perfection" together. The company provides clear, line-item estimates so customers understand what they're paying for.
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Customers report dramatic transformations on aging cabinets. Helen Brown shared that her cabinets "are over 30 years old and looks like new after they painted them." Liz D wrote "we thought we might have to replace them" but after refinishing "we feel like we have a brand new kitchen." The spray booth process and proper prep create factory-quality results at a fraction of replacement cost.
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Trustworthiness is a recurring theme in reviews. Colleen Sawyer wrote "they were very trustworthy too. I left them alone and went shopping." George Groh mentioned they "were out of town when Joe's professional crew painted our home" and returned to find "everything was completed perfectly." Cathy Conover called the team "trustworthy" alongside her praise for workmanship.
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Their containment process minimizes disruption. Eileen Bednarczyk described removal of "a 40 year old popcorn ceiling" with "minimal mess, with the large pieces popcorn contained well on the drop cloths." Dennis Onorato "was dreading the removal" but found "much less of a mess than I expected" and praised the results. The team skim-coats, sands, and paints for a smooth finished ceiling.
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The crew produces clean edges entirely by hand. Richard Lewkowicz noted "they did not tape anything for a straight line. They did it all by hand. Every line was perfect." Facebook reviewer Richard Cgsquirt shared the same observation, calling Joe "POSITIVELY the best" and confirming the freehand technique. This skill level demonstrates seasoned painters who have mastered precision work.
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Multiple reviews mention faster-than-expected completion. Linda Bonaparte noted "the job was to take about 4 days but was done in 2" and called the results "better than new." Colleen Sawyer described a whole-home project where "he sent in seven guys and they worked diligently" completing everything in three days. The team works efficiently without sacrificing quality.
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Protection and cleanup appear consistently across reviews. Elizabeth Zarrella wrote they "covered all floors, furniture and cabinets" while Lenny DeMarsico noted they "left my home cleaner than it was." Facebook reviewer Kathy Boland described the cleanup as "spectacular." The crew removes debris and stages tools neatly each day so families can continue living comfortably during projects.
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Joe maintains hands-on involvement throughout projects. Elizabeth Zarrella confirmed "Joe showed up each day to check the work and the progress." Donna Cicala-Aiello noted "Joe was the only contractor that took the time to come out to our house in person" for the estimate. This owner-led oversight ensures quality control and direct accountability on every job.
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Updated: 04-07-2026