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anotherkittie
Citizen
Username: Anotherkittie
Post Number: 22
Registered: 4-2006
| | Posted on Thursday, May 11, 2006 - 11:01 am: | 
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We have some painting we need to get done. I've got an estimate from Rutgers, but would like one or two others. World of Colors didn't show up for three separate appointments to give me an estimate, so we're not interested in them. Also called Pintona who has not returned my call. Thanks. |
Colleen
Citizen
Username: Cbroderick
Post Number: 185
Registered: 7-2001
| | Posted on Thursday, May 11, 2006 - 1:37 pm: |
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Have you tried Mario's Painting? They did our house two years ago, and it still looks good. (908) 298-9106
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joy
Citizen
Username: Joy
Post Number: 450
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Thursday, May 11, 2006 - 1:51 pm: |
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Second for Mario's |
Joe R.
Citizen
Username: Ragnatela
Post Number: 435
Registered: 6-2004
| | Posted on Thursday, May 11, 2006 - 2:55 pm: |
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World of Colors. Just finished my house this spring. PL me for details. |
danielle davis
Citizen
Username: Ddavis
Post Number: 10
Registered: 7-2004
| | Posted on Thursday, May 11, 2006 - 5:00 pm: |
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A second thumbs up for George Mera! I think he's painted about 95% of my house and I'd definitely hire
him again! |
shasta
Citizen
Username: Shashalagoumba
Post Number: 84
Registered: 7-2005
| | Posted on Thursday, May 11, 2006 - 8:49 pm: |
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Painting America just painted the house directly across the street from mine and did an amazing job. This house was an utter mess which made for a terrible view! They are also currently painting another house on our block. PL me for more information. |
Ruben
Citizen
Username: Ruben
Post Number: 12
Registered: 8-2003
| | Posted on Thursday, May 11, 2006 - 10:06 pm: |
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Yes!!! Painting America 2 Maplewood Guys, Just Starting Out. Did a great job on our sons bedroom, Reasonable, Neat and Clean. They Actually showed up when they said they would!!!! |
Rock and Jock
Citizen
Username: Rock_and_jock
Post Number: 10
Registered: 9-2005
| | Posted on Thursday, May 18, 2006 - 5:33 pm: |
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Painting America did a phenomenal job painting the exterior of our home earlier this week. The gentlemen running the company were very personable and very professional. I would definitely recommend this company over other companies in town, who we've had trouble with in the past. |
shasta
Citizen
Username: Shashalagoumba
Post Number: 102
Registered: 7-2005
| | Posted on Thursday, May 18, 2006 - 11:49 pm: |
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Rock and Jock - I love the fact that you are keeping the business local and that you are happy with their services. It is a business run by two Columbia High School grads with college degrees who decided to give back to the community that they came from. They really pride their business on customer service. Fred, one of the owners, is bilingual, which is key. |
charles o.
Citizen
Username: Newuser
Post Number: 9
Registered: 10-2004
| | Posted on Saturday, May 20, 2006 - 3:12 pm: |
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Yes George Mera just painted the interior of all my house, did a great job and he does exterior as well you can call him 973-444-1956. |
Hiraeth
Citizen
Username: Hiraeth
Post Number: 18
Registered: 8-2005
| | Posted on Saturday, May 20, 2006 - 4:06 pm: |
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Anyone have the number for Painting America? |
Sherri De Rose
Citizen
Username: Honeydo
Post Number: 219
Registered: 11-2005
| | Posted on Saturday, May 20, 2006 - 4:22 pm: |
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LOL....are the Columbia guys doing the painting for free for the elderly and destitute? When you say give back to the community that is the impression I would assume. If so, then this is very admirable. Are those that are not bi-lingual now at a disadvantage in this area? You say this is now "key" to doing work here. Guess we'll have to brush up on our Yiddish. |
shasta
Citizen
Username: Shashalagoumba
Post Number: 108
Registered: 7-2005
| | Posted on Saturday, May 20, 2006 - 10:40 pm: |
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Painting America's number is 973-699-0048. |
shasta
Citizen
Username: Shashalagoumba
Post Number: 109
Registered: 7-2005
| | Posted on Saturday, May 20, 2006 - 11:01 pm: |
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Sherri, how long have you lived in Maplewood, or do you? |
Rich
Citizen
Username: Veneto
Post Number: 5
Registered: 5-2006
| | Posted on Sunday, May 21, 2006 - 9:02 am: |
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Mario is a great guy and very responsive. I've used him for a few jobs and he comes around to check on things himself. |
Sherri De Rose
Citizen
Username: Honeydo
Post Number: 220
Registered: 11-2005
| | Posted on Sunday, May 21, 2006 - 9:34 am: |
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I live two blocks in from Maplewood in Millburn for the past 22 years. Not by choice but by circumstance. When we bought our home after coming from Brooklyn we were shown many Maplewood homes we could not afford. While glancing through the realtors book Rich came across this house needing tons of work. We bought it and although we are in Millburn I do my patronizing in Maplewood. I won't go into what I think of the ideals of most Millburn/Short Hills folks. |
teach75
Citizen
Username: Teach75
Post Number: 37
Registered: 3-2003
| | Posted on Monday, May 22, 2006 - 4:36 pm: |
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BTW Kevin (of Rutgers Painting) is also a Columbia H.S. graduate if that is important to some people. |
margu
Citizen
Username: Margu
Post Number: 57
Registered: 6-2002
| | Posted on Tuesday, May 23, 2006 - 12:38 pm: |
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Also, it should be known that Kevin of Rutgers follows up on anything that may be remiss in the job. Rutgers is known for customer satisfaction, and has been in Maplewood for many years. |
BMMMSM
Citizen
Username: Bmmmsm
Post Number: 24
Registered: 2-2004
| | Posted on Tuesday, May 23, 2006 - 2:49 pm: |
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What I know Rutgers crews are subcontractors they have their own companies, so I rather have the work done for a company that does the work directly and they do a good work too, do a search and you will find other guys working on town doing same work as Rutgers and similar prices or sometimes lower prices. |
melicious
Citizen
Username: Melicious
Post Number: 446
Registered: 6-2002
| | Posted on Tuesday, May 23, 2006 - 4:21 pm: |
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Jorge Mera is wonderful. I can't recommend him highly enough;
professional, great results, very easy to work with.
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anotherkittie
Citizen
Username: Anotherkittie
Post Number: 26
Registered: 4-2006
| | Posted on Tuesday, May 23, 2006 - 5:53 pm: |
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For anyone interested.
World of Color never showed up.
Jorge Mera never returned my phone call.
Pintona came and looked, but never dropped off an estimate.
I *think* but am not sure that the person posting about Painting America is the guy's mom. She lives up the street from me.
Rutgers came as promised to give an estimate and always return my calls.
Guess who we hired?
thanks for the help, all.
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melicious
Citizen
Username: Melicious
Post Number: 448
Registered: 6-2002
| | Posted on Tuesday, May 23, 2006 - 6:22 pm: |
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Yes, sometimes the owners themselves post - sometimes they even
act as though they are homeowners looking for work, just to slam
another contractor, and lots of people on here are actual homeowners who have used the services they recommend. |
anotherkittie
Citizen
Username: Anotherkittie
Post Number: 28
Registered: 4-2006
| | Posted on Tuesday, May 23, 2006 - 8:32 pm: |
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For the record, I have no problem with people recommending their children or their own companies. I just prefer when people are up front about it. I like that some business owners post here and let it be known who they are. It gives me a certain level of confidence. |
melicious
Citizen
Username: Melicious
Post Number: 449
Registered: 6-2002
| | Posted on Wednesday, May 24, 2006 - 8:20 am: |
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Exactly. When they are upfront, like Sherrie, its better than those who masquerade.
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Politicalmon
Citizen
Username: Politicalmon
Post Number: 157
Registered: 9-2005
| | Posted on Wednesday, May 24, 2006 - 12:41 pm: |
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Stay away from Rutgers - If you want to see first hand what I'm talking about send me an email and you can come over a see first hand why you should not go with Rutgers - Columbia grad or not - look for quality and workmanship he provided neither. |
mjh
Supporter
Username: Mjh
Post Number: 547
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Wednesday, May 24, 2006 - 2:45 pm: |
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Had a great experience with Rutgers. Price was very competetive, the crew worked hard and were very professional and well supervised. |
Soparents
Citizen
Username: Soparents
Post Number: 402
Registered: 5-2005
| | Posted on Wednesday, May 24, 2006 - 2:48 pm: |
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Had Rurgers do our house last year - very pleased with the price, quality and speed of work and clean up. |
Richard Kessler
Citizen
Username: Richiekess
Post Number: 129
Registered: 11-2004
| | Posted on Wednesday, May 24, 2006 - 7:16 pm: |
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If someone wanted to discuss Jorge Mera's interior painting, they could PL me. |
Farida Agustiani
Citizen
Username: Chinzo
Post Number: 29
Registered: 9-2005
| | Posted on Wednesday, May 24, 2006 - 8:30 pm: |
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we used p&p of Maplewood. They did a great job. give Pete a call 973-953-6425 |
Maplewoody
Citizen
Username: Maplewoody
Post Number: 1212
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Wednesday, May 24, 2006 - 8:33 pm: |
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DO NOT USE SERGIO !
THEY DID A LOUSY JOB, AND WOULD NOT COME BACK TO REDO
WHAT NEEDED RE-PAINTED! |
Phenixrising
Citizen
Username: Phenixrising
Post Number: 1692
Registered: 9-2004
| | Posted on Thursday, May 25, 2006 - 10:08 am: |
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DITTO on Sergio!
Until we threatened court action including costs for filing, did they come back to correct the paint job!
POOR CUSTOMER SERVICE and workmanship!!! |
Politicalmon
Citizen
Username: Politicalmon
Post Number: 160
Registered: 9-2005
| | Posted on Thursday, May 25, 2006 - 2:25 pm: |
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Remember RUTGERS employs illegal immigrants, doesn't pay taxes or social security so yes the price may be right but you get what you pay for let alone taking the job away from companies that do comply with the law. I also had to force litigation in order to recover money for damages RUTGERS painting caused. I documented everything and brought in many expert witnesses to help bolster the case, most people satisfied with RUTGERS wouldn't know a bad paint job if it was staring them in the face.
Those who of us who due diligence and educate ourselves on the process know what I'm taking about.
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STEPHANIE M.
Citizen
Username: Stephi
Post Number: 5
Registered: 9-2005
| | Posted on Thursday, May 25, 2006 - 2:40 pm: |
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George Mera painted for me couple rooms and the basement, did great job. I'm happy and recommend to call him. I found out that he is doing exterior painting now. |
Lydia
Supporter
Username: Lydial
Post Number: 1890
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Thursday, May 25, 2006 - 5:36 pm: |
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Maplewoody and Phenix -
Third vote of non-confidence for Sergio - they did such a terrible job - like beyond bad.
Painted all my sash wires, painted shut almost every window in the house, painted hinges white, then tried to correct it by painting them black - which means we have gloopy black-and-white hinges that don't hinge...
I don't want to re-live the Sergio agony - that's just off the top of my head.
Little by little, 7 years later, we're still repairing the cyclone of destruction that was Sergio.
They were like the Cat in The Hat of painting services.
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