Our Chooz Score evaluates 44 factors across reviews, digital presence, and business credentials. Here's what stands out for CertaPro Painters of Staten Island
Todd Geoghan and office manager Antonella coordinate every painting project for Staten Island homeowners and businesses through a hands-on process that keeps clients informed at each step. Customers across more than 180 Google reviews point to Todd's detailed estimates, Antonella's scheduling efficiency, and crew leaders like Julio Sr., Mike, Joel, Wesley, and Felix by name. From prepping chipped tin ceilings in an 1865 brownstone to repainting wood clapboard exteriors and hallway stairwells with high ceilings, the team takes on the full range of residential painting challenges unique to the borough's historic housing stock.
CertaPro Painters of Staten Island handles interior and exterior residential painting, cabinet painting and refinishing, deck staining, drywall repair, trim and molding installation, wallpaper removal, and commercial work for retail, religious facilities, schools, and property management clients. The company holds a BBB A+ rating with accreditation since 2020 and is a Staten Island Chamber of Commerce member. Projects are managed from the office at 77 Lincoln Ave, with crews dispatched across every neighborhood from St. George to Tottenville.
Updated: 06-11-2026
Homeowners consistently praise Todd's thoroughness during estimates. Shirley Chin shared that Todd "provided a reasonable estimate" and "helped guide us in selecting the right paint colors and finishes." Gregory H noted Todd was "friendly, professional, honest & thorough" from the first visit. Bar described the estimate as "very detailed and thorough" for a stucco painting project. Wayne Sutler chose CertaPro because of the "detailed estimate" Todd provided.
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Antonella receives near-universal praise for responsiveness and organization. Shirley Chin called the scheduling experience "efficient, helpful, and always available to answer any questions." Administrative Department found Antonella "great to work with and very responsive" and noted she got the team in quickly. Fred Charles described Antonella as "informative and communicative" and said she answered all his questions about the process. Amanda Dellamonica added that Antonella "is so sweet and took care of basically everything."
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Several customers describe complex projects on aging properties. Allison Hunter's 1865 home required "scraping paint off of chipped tin ceilings & repainting" along with sealing and painting interior stone wall foundations and concrete floors. EvaMarie Calise credited Julio Sr. and his team with "bringing our 115 year old home back to its original beauty." Peter Rizzo praised the crew for doing "a fantastic job of prepping and caulking" his wood clapboard house. Diana Prano described her old house project as challenging and came away "completely satisfied."
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Customers frequently name individual painters. Julio Sr. handled exterior projects for Nicole Martone and EvaMarie Calise. Joel and Wesley completed Shirley Chin's hallway in a single day. Mike and his crew (Manny, Wilson, and Felix) worked on Allison Hunter's historic home. Deborah McLaughlin noted she had a "different crew but same great job" on her second project. Dr. Robert Novo reported consistent quality across four separate engagements with Todd's painters.
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Speed and punctuality appear throughout reviews. Shirley Chin expected her hallway to take "two to three days" but Joel and Wesley finished in one. James Sabella said the team "finished the whole first floor of our house in one day." Lori N reported crews "arrived quickly and finished in one day" for outdoor railings. Multiple reviewers call out punctuality and timeliness, and the GMB Everywhere keyword analysis ranks "punctuality" among the top 11 most-mentioned terms.
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Pricing is a recurring positive theme. Dave Espana noted the "estimate was lowest out of 4 companies." Dennis Fey called CertaPro "most professional of the four firms" he engaged with a "competitive" price. Ralph Vas described the work as "reasonable price." Mark Purcell found the "price was reasonable" alongside professional staff. The GMB keyword analysis shows "price" and "reasonable" among the top 18 most-used words across all reviews.
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All four non-five-star reviews (each rated 4 stars) received owner replies. George Mimozo described a delayed timeline involving insurance coordination, and the owner responded with a detailed account of the work completed. Janine Hudson noted missed spots on grillwork and difficulty reaching the company, and the response acknowledged the feedback. Vega Pilipenko reported a late crew arrival without notification, and the owner reply addressed the scheduling lapse. Michael Moriello rated 4 stars while still praising the detail of the finished work.
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The company operates under LJG Design Inc. and holds an active New York City Department of Consumer and Worker Protection Home Improvement Contractor license (No. 2096472-DCA), issued May 6, 2025, valid through February 28, 2027. LJG Design Inc. is registered as a Domestic Business Corporation with the New York Department of State (DOS ID 5739170), filed April 17, 2020, with entity status Active and statement status Current. The company has maintained BBB accreditation with an A+ rating since October 2020.
-Verification Sources: NYC DCWP License Database, NY Department of State Corporation Search, BBB Business Profile
Updated: 06-11-2026