About Korth & Shannahan Painting and Carpentry
Will Korth leads Korth & Shannahan Painting and Carpentry, a family business established in 1979 that has built deep roots in Westchester County communities. Olivia Korth manages client communications and marketing while estimator Coby handles on-site assessments and project scoping. Field crews including painters Fabio, Erick, Klever, Victor, and Antonio are all full-time employees who work exclusively for the company.
The company handles residential and commercial painting projects of considerable scope, from single-room interior refreshes to complete exterior repaints on historic century-old homes. Specialties include cabinet refinishing, wallpaper installation and removal, deck staining and restoration, popcorn ceiling removal, and finish carpentry ranging from crown molding installation to custom built-ins and window and door replacement. All painting is done using Benjamin Moore or Sherwin Williams products.
The fully licensed and insured team offers a four-year workmanship warranty on all projects and is EPA RRP lead-safe certified for work in homes built before 1978. The company serves Westchester County, New York and the Greenwich area of Fairfield County, Connecticut.
Updated: 04-06-2026
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Why do customers mention returning to Korth & Shannahan Painting and Carpentry year after year?
Long-term repeat business is a consistent pattern across reviews. Diane O has used the company "many times over the last 15 years," while Jim Fishbein notes four separate projects and dorothy venditto calls this "the fourth job we have had done." L C references relying on them "for more than five years." Customers consistently cite quality consistency and crew professionalism as the reasons for returning.
Does Korth & Shannahan Painting and Carpentry use in-house painters or subcontractors?
The company uses full-time employees exclusively on every project. Rob Morton specifically names the crew assigned to his job — "Victor, Fabio, Erick, and Klever" — describing them as "professional, clean, thorough and efficient." The same crew names appear across multiple reviews spanning several years, confirming the consistency of in-house staffing. The company's Customer HQ page states directly that no subcontracting occurs on any project.
What makes Korth & Shannahan Painting and Carpentry's work on historic and complex homes stand out?
Alex's renovation of a century-old home captures the company's capability on demanding projects. When the crew "came across an arch that needed fabrication," they built it on-site rather than halting the project. The scope also included painting, trim, molding, and wallpaper installation. Estimator Coby "guided us through the whole process" from assessment through completion, and the result was praised as "beautiful work."
How does Korth & Shannahan Painting and Carpentry approach cabinet refinishing projects?
Cabinet refinishing receives consistent praise. L C describes a full kitchen transformation "from dark brown to cream," calling it an "outstanding job." Nicole Sorgi says she "absolutely love[s] how the cabinets came out." The company uses Benjamin Moore or Sherwin Williams products on all refinishing work, and the Customer HQ page details a multi-step prep process including sanding and priming that supports durable finish results.
What does Korth & Shannahan Painting and Carpentry's prep process look like on a typical project?
Surface preparation is a documented priority. The company's process includes washing, sanding, caulking, glazing, and priming before any paint is applied. sophia bell describes the crew as "meticulous and thorough" throughout her project. david f praises the "high quality work" on crown molding and trim, consistent with a company whose Customer HQ page frames thorough preparation as the foundation of long-lasting results.
Does Korth & Shannahan Painting and Carpentry offer any pricing advantages at certain times of year?
The company offers documented winter discounts in January, February, and March for interior projects. Jim Fishbein, after four projects with the company, describes pricing as "fair" alongside "outstanding work." dorothy venditto, returning for a fourth job, notes the team delivers "attention to detail" that justifies the investment. The Customer HQ page recommends scheduling interior work during winter months to take advantage of the best available pricing.
What happened with the lower-rated reviews at Korth & Shannahan Painting and Carpentry?
Three 1-star Google reviews exist. Zac Burke received a professional owner explanation about lead certification limitations that prevented his project from continuing. Maggie Carey flagged touch-up areas after completion and found "they were addressed and it looks excellent," demonstrating follow-through when issues arise. However, Gussie Sanzillo's detailed deck restoration complaint and Devin Balkaran's shutter quality and follow-up concerns both received no public owner response, a clear gap in review engagement.
What do customers say about cleanliness and crew conduct at Korth & Shannahan Painting and Carpentry?
Cleanliness is referenced across multiple reviews. sophia bell says the crew "left the home immaculate" after completion. Rob Morton describes the team as "clean" alongside thorough and efficient. Diane O, after more than 15 years of projects, notes the crew "always cleaned up." The Customer HQ page formalizes this through a documented job walk at project completion where every detail is reviewed with the homeowner before the team leaves.
Is Korth & Shannahan Painting and Carpentry registered as a business entity in New York State?
Korth & Shannahan Painting Company, Inc. is registered as an active Domestic Business Corporation with the New York State Department of State, Division of Corporations. DOS ID 1086767, filed 05/30/1986, remains active with a current statement status. The registered address on file is 2240 Saw Mill River Rd, Elmsford, NY 10523 and the CEO on record is William Korth. New York State does not require a state-level painting contractor license.
-Verification Sources: NY Department of State Division of Corporations — https://apps.dos.ny.gov/publicInquiry/#search