Chooz Score Insights
Hands-On Leadership
Crews like Nelson and Joey get called out by name in reviews, but it's owner Andres Gallego who shows up most often. Andres personally handles every estimate, often spending hours walking through homes room by room before a single brush is picked up. The Chooz Score's owner engagement indicators are strong: Andres is mentioned by name in the vast majority of reviews, and customers consistently describe his hands-on involvement from first call to final walkthrough:
- Andres provides detailed written estimates with full cost breakdowns, and customers describe him offering color consultations and professional recommendations at no extra charge
- Foreman Nelson manages job sites while crew member Joey has earned a reputation for expert spackling and skim coating, with customers specifically hiring the company for his wall repair skills
"Andres the owner spent over 3 hrs during the initial walk through and estimate for our 5,000+ square foot home. He came back again for color consultations. You can tell he genuinely cares about getting it right." - Stacey A., Google Review
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How does Andres Gallego stay involved as projects scale across Suffolk and Nassau counties?
Andres personally handles every estimate walkthrough and color consultation, then stays in contact throughout the job via daily text updates. Leah G noted that while Andres is not always onsite, his foreman Nelson and the rest of the team are "complete professionals and unbelievably hardworking," and any concern gets communicated to Andres immediately. John bornmiller added that the owner was "very personable" and the crew showed up exactly when promised.
What types of surface preparation does the crew handle before painting?
The team regularly patches drywall, strips wallpaper, removes popcorn ceilings, sands, and spackles before applying paint. Richard Ruebenacker described how they corrected all the sheetrock mistakes he was willing to live with, calling the result "absolutely seamless." Daniel highlighted a project where the crew removed two layers of old wallpaper and a popcorn ceiling before painting the entire room and front door.
Can Long Island Painting and Restoration handle both residential and commercial projects?
The company serves both markets. On the residential side, Kaitlyn Vinberg praised work across three bedrooms, a living room, hallway, and two bathrooms. For commercial clients, WellingtonMD described a full commercial building repaint completed on time and within budget, calling the professionalism "truly remarkable." Astral Consulting noted the team rearranged their schedule to finish an office space under a tight deadline.
How quickly can the team complete a full interior painting project?
Speed comes up frequently in customer feedback. Keri sab was amazed that six crew members finished a large job in a single day. Jacob Kraniak reported his four-bedroom, two-bathroom home was completed in under 48 hours. Tiffany Finnerty described an entire apartment painted "in just a matter of hours" with outstanding precision. Larger projects run three to five days based on scope.
What exterior services does the company offer beyond standard house painting?
Beyond full exterior repaints, the team handles deck restoration, pressure washing, garage door painting, front door refinishing, and wood rot repair. D G described how the crew restored wood rot, scraped, sanded, and painted a nearly 100-year-old house and detached garage. N G had siding color-changed from yellow to gray and garage doors and shutters repainted. Jerry praised a color-matched front door and garage door project.
Do repeat customers use Long Island Painting and Restoration for different projects over time?
Several reviewers mention returning for additional work. A S stated hiring them "on multiple occasions" and calling them "perfectionists." Christine Li used them for a first home and returned when purchasing a second property. Mike Silversmith noted the crew has painted his house "on numerous occasions from top to bottom." Derick Martin first hired them for a gazebo refinishing and came back for a full interior repaint.
Is Long Island Painting and Restoration properly licensed and insured for work in Suffolk County?
The company holds an active Suffolk County Home Improvement Contractor License (HI-64558) under owner Andres Gallego, valid through March 2027. The business is incorporated in New York State as Long Island Painting and Restoration Inc (DOS ID 5556209), filed May 2019. The website confirms the team is fully insured. The BBB profile carries an A+ rating.
-Verification Sources: Suffolk County DCA, NY Department of State, BBB
How Long Island Painting and Restoration Was Evaluated
Every painting company listed on Chooz Painters is evaluated using our multi-step quality framework. We combine structured data analysis with human review to understand how Long Island Painting and Restoration performs across the key signals that matter most to property owners.
How the Chooz Score Works
The Chooz Score is a 100-point rating based on four core pillars:
- Platform reviews & ratings from sources such as Google, Facebook, Yelp, Angi, BBB, and others
- Review quality & engagement, including depth of customer feedback, photos, and how the company responds to reviews
- Website and digital presence, which helps indicate professionalism, transparency, and communication quality
- Business authority & operations, including years in business, licensing, insurance, and other operational standards
Each contractor is evaluated using the same framework nationwide, and the score reflects Long Island Painting and Restoration’s performance within its local market.
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