Chooz Score Insights
Built on Loyalty
If you're looking for a painting contractor you can call for years to come, Aquinas Painting Contractors has built the kind of loyalty most companies only talk about. High marks on the Chooz Score's customer retention indicators: multiple reviewers describe returning for 2nd, 3rd, and even 20th year of work with this company:
- Frank O has used Aquinas for over 20 years, starting with founder Jim Dugandzic and continuing with partner Alex Solis and his crew
- Frank Cataldo hired them 3 times in a year and a half, and Veronica Mendez has brought them back across multiple properties including a convent exterior, kitchen, and bedrooms
"We have used Aquinas Painting for interior and exterior work for over 20 years. First with Jim and now with Alex and his team. We have always been pleased with their work, professionalism and attention to detail." - Frank O., Google Review
Years of Consistent Results
The last time we conducted our Chooz Score analysis, Aquinas Painting Contractors had over 80 Google reviews with a perfect 5.0-star rating. This company earned a Chooz Score of 86.3%. With nearly 40 years in business since 1987, they've built deep roots across Rockland County, Westchester County, Bergen County NJ, and Orange County NY:
- The last time we conducted our Chooz Score analysis, reviews spanned multiple platforms including 5.0 stars on Yelp and 5.0 stars on Angi with over 9 reviews
- Rockland County Home Improvement Contractor License No. H-25-030 verified, with all painters carrying OSHA certification
"Alex worked with me to quickly provide a reasonable quote and then rearranged his schedule to meet our needs. Alex did a terrific job communicating throughout the project and best of all the quality of the work was excellent!" - Stephen P., Google Review
They Treat Your Home Like Their Own
Customers consistently mention the same thing: Aquinas crews leave spaces cleaner than they found them. The Chooz Score's review authenticity indicators show consistent mentions of cleanliness and protection of customer property across independent reviews spanning years:
- Multiple reviewers describe furniture covered, floors protected, and thorough daily cleanup as standard practice
- Robbi Anderson noted the crew returned furniture to its proper place after completion, and Meg McCluskey, a multi-year repeat customer, calls them "conscientious while in the home"
"They were thorough, clean, quiet and respectful of our belongings. We highly recommend them." - Sean M., Google Review
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Additional Questions Answered
What does a first-time customer experience look like when hiring Aquinas Painting Contractors?
The journey begins with a phone call or consultation request, and Alex responds promptly to schedule an in-home assessment. D Caton described how "Alex came to assess my job and gave me a competitive, fair estimate" with the project starting on the agreed Monday at 8 AM sharp. Crews prep immediately, use quality materials, and handle full cleanup. Robbi Anderson added that the process was "easier than expected" and that the team was punctual, careful, and returned furniture to its proper place after painting.
How do long-term customers describe working with Aquinas over multiple projects?
Several reviewers have returned to Aquinas across decades of homeownership. Frank O shared that his family has "used Aquinas Painting for interior and exterior work for over 20 years" and trusted them enough to go on vacation while the crew painted the exterior. MICHAEL DIMOLA echoed a similar timeline, noting "over 20 years for all my paint needs and power washing." FRANK CATALDO used them three times in just eighteen months, praising how quickly the work gets completed.
How does Aquinas handle wall damage, drywall repair, and prep-heavy projects?
Customers consistently mention preparation quality alongside paint work. Judee Toriello had wall damage, an archway, and a broken railing spindle repaired so well that "one would never know there was a problem." T Pizarro described bathroom walls with cracks, chipping, and rough patches that the painter handled "quickly and efficiently." Brian Ecclefield praised the team for being accommodating with "secondary repairs and replacements that came up along the way" on a project with decades of paint neglect.
What do customers say about Aquinas Painting Contractors' pricing and value?
Fair pricing appears in dozens of reviews as a consistent theme. Stephen Pelletier noted that Alex "quickly provided a reasonable quote" and then rearranged his schedule to start the following week. Marjan Perry was pleased that the "final cost matched the estimate." Joe N. called the finished deck job "beautiful and done at a very fair price." Multiple Nextdoor recommendations also highlight pricing fairness alongside quality results.
How does Aquinas handle exterior painting, power washing, and deck work?
Exterior services represent a significant portion of the company's work. Karen Fox had cedar shake staining and trim painting completed and noted the "house looks great." Stephen Pelletier had his home power washed and deck stained, praising Alex's communication throughout. Martin Kivell had a large pool deck power washed and called it "like new." Valerie Egana's team even replaced exterior light bulbs that were too high to reach, going beyond the painting scope.
What role does owner Alex Solis play in day-to-day projects?
Alex is mentioned by name in 16 reviews across the profile. Yetunde highlighted how "professional and reasonable the owner, Alex, was throughout the entire process" with clear communication and fair pricing. Samantha H called Alex "very communicative" during an interior project involving significant patching. Mike Taussi described Alex as running "a very professional company" where work was completed neatly and efficiently.
How does Aquinas Painting Contractors clean up after a project?
Cleanup receives frequent praise across the review history. Steven Rosato noted the team "finished by thoroughly cleaning the premises." Sean McGowan described workers who were "thorough, clean, quiet and respectful of our belongings." cindy lynch wrote that painters "left the house spotlessly clean and lovely." The company's FAQ page details a formal cleanup process including vacuuming, wiping surfaces, and removing all debris.
How can the company's licensing and business registration be verified?
Aquinas Painting Contractors holds a New Rochelle Home Improvement Contractor license (H-25-030) issued to SPF Capital, Inc. DBA Aquinas Painting Contractors, covering painters, wallcovering, and powerwashing. The business is registered with the New York Department of State as Aquinas Painting Contractors, Inc. (DOS ID 1144018), a domestic business corporation originally filed in February 1987. The company also holds an EPA Renovation license.
-Verification Sources: New York DOS, New Rochelle Business License, EPA
