Question 1

Q: Why do so many customers keep coming back to AJ Painting Inc. for multiple projects?

Accepted Answer

Seven of the company's recent reviewers describe returning for additional work. George Birman has used them for "all of my interior and exterior paint jobs," Jerry Silverstein notes "we have had AJ painting at our house three times," and Alexandra K. Hawkins confirms AJ "painted my whole house twice." On Yelp, Patriot P. reports using them "for years for interior work" before hiring them for a full exterior. This repeat pattern runs throughout the review history.

Question 2

Q: What makes AJ Painting Inc.'s surface preparation different from other painters?

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Multiple customers highlight the prep work before a single coat goes on. Christopher Bruno describes the process as "sanding, patching, repairs, and priming where required were done meticulously" with premium Farrow & Ball paints on his East Hampton home. Helcat's exterior project required "removing a tangle of vines and all sorts of other greenery" and scraping all old peeling paint before repainting. Susan Croce notes they "fixed all the little dents, holes (and dog scratches) from molding" during her interior project.

Question 3

Q: Is AJ Painting Inc. expensive compared to other Hamptons painters?

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Customers offer a range of perspectives on pricing. Maureen Mayer calls it "fair pricing," George Birman praises "very competitive prices," and Nancy Messer describes "a reasonable price." Helcat offers a candid take, acknowledging "they were not cheap and it took a long time" for an extensive exterior project but concludes the value was clear. Kris Kim's complex historic farmhouse project came in "on time (1 week!!) and on budget!!!" suggesting reliable cost estimates.

Question 4

Q: Can AJ Painting Inc. handle complex older homes with intricate architectural details?

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Kris Kim's 110-year-old farmhouse in a historic North Fork district tested the crew across "floor, ceiling and walls across two floors" including three bathrooms, three bedrooms, a library with built-ins, kitchen cabinets, three stairwells, a fireplace, and detailed molding and trim work. Kris notes AJ "guided me to the best white paints" and completed the scope in one week. Christopher Bruno's East Hampton project required expertise with Farrow & Ball paints, producing what he calls "a smooth, architectural finish that elevates the entire home."

Question 5

Q: How does AJ Painting Inc. handle situations when a customer is not satisfied with the work?

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miranda dempster describes AJ being "very patient and flexible with my multi colored interior" and notes "he redid some things I wasn't happy with" before taking care of all the details. Shannon Taylor had a ceiling leak develop after painting was completed, and reports AJ "was able to quickly come back and fix everything for us." Liz Genovesi sums up the responsiveness by noting "you only have to ask once for what you're looking for."

Question 6

Q: Do AJ Painting Inc. crews leave the workspace clean during and after the project?

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Cleanliness is the single most frequently mentioned theme across reviews. Kimberly Keith describes the crew making "sure to remove all fixtures" and cleaning up "thoroughly at the end of each workday." Christopher Bruno notes the team kept "the site organized and minimizing disruption" throughout. Mae Mauri confirms "clean up was excellent," and molly osmond calls the team "fast, clean, extremely easy to work with."

Question 7

Q: Does AJ Painting Inc. take on commercial projects with tight deadlines?

Accepted Answer

Kendell Brenner, Head of Operations for Tracy Anderson Mind and Body, hired AJ Painting for a Watermill studio project with an extremely compressed timeline. She describes AJ as "a 10 star company" who "went so far above and beyond" and "made so many adjustments as we did a very fast turn around." The commercial page on AJ Painting's website confirms experience with offices, showrooms, retail spaces, and warehouses across Long Island.

Question 8

Q: Who are the crew members at AJ Painting Inc. and how long have they been with the company?

Accepted Answer

AJ Hackert leads a team of nine named, year-round painters. Ronald CAFFREY identifies the crew by name after his whole-home interior project, praising "Angel, Andy, Isay, and Lindo" for doing "an AMAZING job." Jerry Silverstein describes AJ as someone who "runs his business with dependable integrity." The company's About page lists individual bios for each crew member, with tenures ranging from 3 to 19 years, and the website states there are no day laborers or shortcuts.

Question 9

Q: Is AJ Painting Inc. licensed and registered in New York?

Accepted Answer

New York does not require a state-level painting contractor license. However, Suffolk County requires a Home Improvement Contractor License for painters under Suffolk County Code §563-16. AJ Painting holds Suffolk County HIC License No. H-57396, Category Painting, Status Active, issued 8-18-2016, expiring 8-1-2026. The licensee is Arthur Hackert, with the business address at 16 Thistle Patch Lane, Sag Harbor, NY 11963. The business is also registered with the New York Department of State as AJ Painting & Renovations, Corp., DOS ID 5505583, a Domestic Business Corporation filed 3-4-2019.

Question 10

How AJ Painting Was Evaluated

Accepted Answer

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 AJ Painting 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 AJ Painting’s performance within its local market.  A Chooz Score represents real-world performance, verified signals, and human-reviewed context.  Chooz Score Award Levels 80–86.9: Chooz Certified 87–93.9: Top Painter Award 94–100: Best Painter Award Scores are determined through more than 40 evaluation factors across our four pillars.  If you want a deeper explanation of how our scoring system works, you can view the full breakdown on our Chooz Scoring page.

Question 11

What are the Chooz Score award levels?

Accepted Answer

Chooz Score award levels are: Chooz Certified (80-86.9 points), Top Painter Award (87-93.9 points), and Best Painter Award (94-100 points). Scores are determined through more than 40 evaluation factors across four pillars: platform reviews, review quality, digital presence, and business authority.

Question 12

How does the Chooz Score work?

Accepted Answer

The Chooz Score is a 100-point rating based on four core pillars: platform reviews and ratings from multiple sources, review quality and engagement including customer feedback depth and company responses, website and digital presence quality, and business authority including licensing and operational standards. Each contractor is evaluated using the same framework nationwide, and the score reflects real-world performance, verified signals, and human-reviewed context.

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