CertaPro Painters of Rockland County
About CertaPro Painters of Rockland County
When a Rockland County family needed their nearly 200-year-old Victorian painted with five custom colors and extensive detail work, owner Alan Mandelbaum and his crew delivered what one customer called "terrific" prep work including power washing, scraping, sanding, and repairs to rotted sills and loose boards. This attention to complex, older homes defines how this locally owned CertaPro franchise operates across Rockland County.
Alan Mandelbaum runs the Nanuet-based operation alongside his wife Rhonda, with longtime crew leaders Raul and Jose handling most residential projects. The fully licensed and insured team holds Rockland County Home Improvement License No. H-12404-31-00-00 and is EPA RRP lead-safe certified for work on pre-1978 homes. They offer a two-year warranty on most projects and provide free color consultation services.
The company handles interior and exterior residential painting, cabinet refinishing, deck staining, drywall repair, crown molding installation, wallpaper removal, and commercial projects. They serve 28 communities throughout Rockland County including New City, Suffern, Nyack, Pearl River, and surrounding areas.
Updated: 02-16-2026
Q&A Based On What Customers Are Saying About CertaPro Painters of Rockland County
Q: Do customers come back to CertaPro Painters of Rockland County for additional projects?
Repeat business runs strong through the reviews. Brian Quail notes "This is the third time I have used Alan and his team" and Samantha P shares that "my family has been using Alan and his team for years." Marc Greenberg states that "since Alan has taken over from the prior CertaPro franchise owner the service has been impeccable" and that he has "used them several times now."
-Review Snippet Sources: Google Reviews
Q: How does CertaPro Painters of Rockland County handle challenging older homes with historic details?
Victorian and historic homes appear frequently in reviews. LanceM describes having a "large victorian with lots of details" using five colors, praising the prep work as "terrific." Kacy Muir, a new homeowner with a "nearly 200 year old home," says the team "took our vision and made it a reality" while being "prompt, professional, tidy, and extremely reasonable on price."
-Review Snippet Sources: Google Reviews
Q: What do customers say about crew members Raul and Jose at CertaPro Painters of Rockland County?
Multiple reviewers highlight specific crew members by name. Mary Smith says "dealing with Alan, Raul and Jose was a pleasure" when they painted her two-story entrance hall. Madeline Steccato notes that "Jose and Raoul did a great job painting my apartment" and were "punctual each day." Denis Noonan specifically praises "the crew, especially Raul" for completing a difficult exterior job.
-Review Snippet Sources: Google Reviews
Q: Does CertaPro Painters of Rockland County provide accurate estimates and stick to quoted prices?
Estimate accuracy emerges as a consistent theme. Bryan Lindner notes that Alan "takes thorough measurements" and his "estimated man-hours to complete the job were almost to the hour accurate." Mikey Caramante states "there were no surprises and everything came out perfect." David Nitkin mentions getting quotes from three painters and finding "CertaPro's was the most reasonable."
-Review Snippet Sources: Google Reviews
Q: How did CertaPro Painters of Rockland County respond to the negative review about the historic home project?
The one notable complaint came from Kalie Hagedorn regarding a 5,500 sq ft historical home where trim color and cleanup did not meet expectations. Owner Alan Mandelbaum responded with a detailed explanation, noting the trim was painted "using the color and finish as per the contract" and that he had "reached out twice since this posted with no response." He asked to discuss "how we can make you happy" rather than becoming defensive.
-Review Snippet Sources: Google Reviews
Q: Does CertaPro Painters of Rockland County clean up properly after completing work?
Cleanup receives consistent praise across reviews. Brian Seibolt, who previously worked with a painting contractor, notes "they left the place very clean and few to no instances of overpainting." Thomas Bongiovanni states "they were spotless in their painting and not one touch-up was required." Stephen N describes how after painters patched and painted, they "cleaned up" by the second day.
-Review Snippet Sources: Google Reviews
Q: How does CertaPro Painters of Rockland County handle scheduling and timing?
Timeline reliability appears throughout reviews. JoAnn Nayer-Grutza needed her new apartment painted quickly and reports Alan "sent his team to paint 3 business days later" completing everything "all in 2 days." Mallory Jones had "a tight timeline" and the crew "finished early." Brian Seibolt notes Alan "scheduled quickly, completed the work quickly."
-Review Snippet Sources: Google Reviews
Q: What do Yelp reviewers say about CertaPro Painters of Rockland County?
Yelp reviews reflect the same patterns seen on Google. Stephen G. says Alan's reviews were "exactly accurate" and calls him "the best," adding they "received extremely good service throughout the project." Geeta V. notes the team "took care of few extra shingles replacement without additional cost" while "ensured a clean environment."
-Review Snippet Sources: Yelp
Updated: 02-16-2026