Our Chooz Score evaluates 44 factors across reviews, digital presence, and business credentials. Here's what stands out for Hoffman Interior Painting
Owner Warren Hoffman still prefers being in the field working hands-on with a finish and brush rather than managing from an office. He leads a small, consistent crew including crew leader Ned Nalic, who has been with the company for over 20 years, and painters Doug and Frankie. Together they handle interior residential repaints throughout suburban Essex County from their base in Montclair, New Jersey.
The company focuses on interior painting with particular expertise in plaster and sheetrock repair, trim and woodwork refinishing, wallpaper removal, and historic restoration. Light commercial projects and exterior touch-ups including deck work round out their capabilities. Warren personally conducts on-site consultations, guiding color selection and explaining preparation needs before any work begins.
The fully licensed team is a member of the Painting and Decorating Contractors of America (PDCA) and uses low-VOC paints on all projects. Hoffman Interior Painting offers a three-year warranty on all paint work. They serve Montclair, Glen Ridge, Bloomfield, Verona, Cedar Grove, West Orange, South Orange, Nutley, and Little Falls.
Multiple reviews highlight the prep work as a standout feature. Colleen Barry noted Warren "focused extra attention on smoothing and repairing cracks in our plaster walls so the finished paint looks seamless." Rebecca H observed that Warren "smoothed out some imperfections in the walls before painting" with careful attention to corners and trim. Hannah Siegelberg's project included skim coating plaster and patching walls and ceilings after electrical updates, demonstrating the range of repair work handled before any paint is applied.
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This pattern appears in several reviews. Rebecca H shared that Warren and his team "took it upon themselves to touch up some areas that needed work but weren't part of our contract." Colleen Barry experienced something similar when the crew "came back from trim touch ups" after simultaneous floor refinishing and even refreshed a built-in bookcase that "now looks new again." Warren's reply to Rebecca playfully noted she brought the crew treats, suggesting a mutual generosity that defines these working relationships.
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Silver Lake described Warren as "AN ARTIST AND A PROFESSIONAL" after he restored and painted a century-old door. Warren's reply confirmed the project involved an "exterior historic door and overhead trim" and acknowledged it was "a little difficult but engaging." This willingness to take on challenging historic work reflects the company's experience with older Essex County properties that require careful surface preparation and restoration techniques.
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Jean Melone, a Fairfield homeowner of nearly five decades, described the company as "by far our best experience" among many painters over the years. She hired them for both her home and her husband's company, Melfast, calling them "reliable, friendly, trustworthy" and noting they deliver a "phenomenal job every time." Ross Bucholc stated he would "100% be using him again in the future," and Colleen Barry expressed looking forward to future projects with Warren.
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Greg B confirmed the team is "professional, on time, and provide excellent service." Colleen Barry was "impressed at how quickly Warren and his team worked to finish the project while maintaining a clean and organized workspace." Ross Bucholc noted Warren was "punctual, showing up right on time for both the initial consultation, as well as the job." The consistent emphasis on timeliness and cleanliness runs through the majority of customer feedback.
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Jean Melone described the charges as "reasonable" and noted that "a detailed quote is always submitted beforehand." Rebecca H mentioned the team repainted several rooms "at a fair price" and completed the work quickly after fitting them in on short notice. Ross Bucholc described how Warren took time during the initial consultation to explain what needed repair and preparation, providing recommendations before any pricing was finalized.
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Warren's name appears in 10 of 12 recent reviews, suggesting he remains directly involved in most projects. Preetma Singh called him a "consummate professional--talented, honest, fair, and nice" who takes pride in his work. Rithvik Balakrishnan noted Warren is "very detail oriented" and that his results show "how much pride he takes in his work." The website confirms Warren still prefers being in the field working hands-on with a finish and brush rather than managing from an office.
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New Jersey requires all residential painting contractors to hold a Home Improvement Contractor (HIC) registration through the NJ Division of Consumer Affairs. Hoffman Interior Painting operates as Warren Hoffman LLC D/B/A Hoffman Interior Painting and holds HIC Registration No. 13VH06073300, with Active status and an expiration date of 3/31/2027. The license was originally issued on 1/4/2011. The business entity, Warren Hoffman LLC, was incorporated on 11/30/2005 with Entity ID 0400112169 through the NJ Division of Revenue.
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