Gikas Painting & Contracting Reviews

This is the contractor you’ve been looking for if you need some painting work, sheet rock repair, or failing plaster remediation (all of which we just got done). They communicate clearly, do excellent meticulous work, clean up well, and they’re fast and prompt. The prices are very reasonable too. A+ and we already have more work for them. And it’s a family-owned business too… you’ll see their truck in front of some beautiful homes, that’s how we found them! Thank you Gikas family!

We live in Montclair NJ - those of you that are familiar with Montclair are aware that the homes are “old”; our’s is one of those homes. So painting could be a challenge, Gikas Alex and his team made this update to our home easy and seamless. Alex offered insight into colour choice with expertise and humour to the situation. The team went as far as to make accommodations for our special needs adult son while painting his bedroom. Thank you Alex and team , it was a pleasure to work with all of you. Happy Holidays.

We're super happy with the work the Gikas Team did. Alex was professional and responsive throughout the process. Communication was seamless and the job was stress-free. The team was meticulous, prepped everything properly. What stood out most was how clean they kept the house during the process—they treated my home with respect and left no mess behind. Their attention to detail was outstanding. I’d highly recommend Alex and his team to anyone looking for top-notch painting.

Very good experience with Gikas. Reasonably priced, very cutrious - workmen were very polite, quiet - project leader Alex was very nice, communicated well, listened to concerns and was truthful about what he thought would work or not. Overall quality of the work was excellent, and our house looks great!

We had Alex and his crew demo and drywall a bedroom ceiling, paint the walls and do some ceiling and trim work in our kitchen. The crew was fantastic, they were polite, friendly and extremely talented. Demoing a plaster ceiling is messy work and they did their best to keep the dust and debris from spreading all over the house. Every day they put up plastic and covered our stairs with a drop cloth. The kitchen ceiling needed paint and plaster patching. Mike was meticulous with his prep work and putting up plastic to keep the dust from getting out. The Bedroom is looking great, all back in order with a great coat of paint. The real improvement was in our kitchen where a previous contractor had done some mediocre ceiling and trim work. Mike quietly worked his magic, the trim looks perfect and the ceiling is patched and painted, even better than new. Alex checked in with us every day and in 3 short days they were done and have moved on! I think their prices are on par with the quality work they provide and I wouldn't hesitate to use them again.

Gikas Painting & Contracting is a rare company. I'd even go so far as to call them unusual in this day and age: they combine the highest quality work with the most amazing customer service. I had just returned to my home after living abroad for almost a decade, and a home inspector I hired told me I needed a new roof and a new paint job. I called Gikas -- because I have known the company and their excellent reputation for years. George came right away, and he reassured me that the roof would be good for another 10 to 15 years and the paint job probably another 5 years. (Imagine a company telling you that you DON'T need to hire them right away for major work? I was so relieved I wanted to hug him.) Still I decided to have the front porch painted and the porch ceiling/roof checked out. (For a very fair price.) It was surely a small project for them, but they treated it as if I had asked them to renovate Notre Dame cathedral. Immediately, Alex, the project manager, was on the job looking to set up a start date right away and also coordinating with the Gikas roofing guy (sorry I forgot his name) to investigate an issue with the porch ceiling. (Imagine a company practically nudging you to start the work rather than ghosting you or giving you some vague start date depending on their schedule?) This guy Alex is amazing: organized, efficient, responsive, attentive. (Gikas, you don't pay him enough!) He was on site every day and coordinated well with the paint crew, who were also excellent: highly skilled, tidy, and friendly. Needless to say, I was super pleased with the work they did. A final note about customer service. Alex told me they would return a few days after the job was finished (so the paint on the floor could cure) and put the porch furniture back on the porch. (Honestly, I wasn't sure whether to believe they would really return.) Sure enough, they came back and brought all the porch furniture back onto the porch and arranged everything nicely AFTER I had already paid. (Imagine a company following through after they have been paid in full?) And when I mentioned to Alex in a text a few days after that that an ancient coil spring on the screen door seemed to have been broken, he personally came back to see about it. In sum, if you imagine working with contractors who are honest, professional, excellent at what they do, and peerless in customer service, look no further than Gikas Painting & Contracting. A rare gem of a company. (Final shout-out to Peggy in the office. She, too, is efficient and responsive and answers every question with grace and a great sense of humor.)

We recently had the exterior of our house and garage painted, as well as our basement and kitchen. Alex and his team did a great job. We were very satisfied, as Alex addressed all our questions and concerns and made sure any of our punch list items were promptly addressed. Alex was very responsive, showed up, and made sure the work was done professionally and meticulously. Thank you Alex and team for a job well done!

Fast quote, good price, quick work and attentive service. Very pleased with the outcome. Alex kept us informed and made sure we were happy with the final result.

Alex was responsive and professional throughout the project. Luis and crew were hard working and performed quality work

We use Gikas for all our painting and carpentry. They have painted the exterior and interior of our home. We recently used them on our son's condo for painting and refinishing of the floors. Alex and his team were true professionals. They were patient and made recommendations on paint choices. They cleaned up after each day and provided daily updates on their progress. Their customer service, work ethic, and product is top notch. Thanks Alex and Team!

These people cant drive! They cut other cars off and have the AUDACITY to honk and flip other drivers off. NEVER contract with this company!!

What an amazing experience working with Gikas on renovating our kitchen, and more specifically our project manager Manny! Being that this was our first home renovation, we naturally had a lot of questions and needed some guidance. Manny was always available for a text or a call for any questions or advice. We had a hard finish timeline that we communicated to Manny, and even with some delivery delays, he kept true to his word and got it done when he said he would. His crew was here right on time every single morning, they were respectful and always cleaned up after themselves. Their pricing was very fair and the quality of the finished project was beyond what we had hoped. If you're considering hiring Gikas for a project, let me save you some time and energy and tell you to call them and ask for Manny!!

We hired Gikas to replace our damaged roof. They were total professionals, and the work they did was top notch. The new roof is beautiful. The attention to detail was excellent, as illustrated by their cleanup. Anyone who has lived through a roof replacement knows the mess made on the ground - nails, shingles, tarpaper, etc. Almost a month after they finished and we have yet to see a single missed nail anywhere around the house. I'd recommend them to anyone!

Beautiful craftsmanship and quick to respond to changes and requests on a project. I've been using Gikas for years when I need quality carpentry and painting.

My first time working with Gikas, got off to a bumpy start as there was a sudden change in personnel. However, once connected with Alex, our full roof replacement and exterior painting went very well and we were very satisfied with the results. The crews were friendly, professional, and Gikas offered a very reasonable rate for the high quality of work. Alex in particular was very responsive and a pleasure to work with. Would highly recommend!

The Gikas team did a great job of painting the exterior of our house. They were efficient, professional and met all expectations. Alex was our project manager, he met with us several times to review colors and was a great help in keeping the project on track. I would recommend them to anyone looking for a top notch painting contractor.

It’s the second time I have worked with Gikas painting. I love working with this company. They are so flexible with timing, great with payment options and very reliable regarding getting the job done promptly. Likewise, the quality of their work is outstanding. They painted my house and spent lots of time sanding and caulking beforehand. I am very confident that they sealed the siding as well as possible against moisture intrusion, and then followed with a complete job of sanding and priming. Alex was a delight to work with as the project manager, and had very good and reliable communication and oversight. Alfonso and Diego were an excellent and courteous team of painters. They spent a lot of time detailing their work to make sure we had a high quality job, and were very sensitive to keeping things clean, and caring for our property. I would gladly use them again. Thank you.

Very happy with quality of work. Team was courteous, showed up on time, worked full day and delivered on schedule. Highly recommend.

I was very happy with the painting of our house. All of the work was done as requested. Alex Realtto was the supervisor on the job and kept me informed every step of the job. His follow-ups were professional and accurate.

Alex and his crew did an excellent job painting the interior of our house. They provided a quick and honest quote, honored it, and completed the job quickly and efficiently! The quality of the work is excellent.