Monk's Home Improvements

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*Authorized Waypoint LivingSpaces® Dealer* Monk’s specializes in maintaining and improving your northern New Jersey home. It is our goal to be your partner in maintaining your home over the years. We provide kitchen & bathroom remodeling, painting, carpentry, floor refinishing and floor installation, window & door installation, and decks. Along with our kitchen and bath showrooms, we provide our remodeling customers with a full-service, one-stop shopping experience. NO PROJECT TOO BIG OR SMALL We run a family business with a family-friendly atmosphere. My wife, Viviane, handles all the billing and I’m lucky enough to work with my brother, Trevor. Our name is on every job we produce and the job we take care of for you matters to all of us personally. If you aren’t happy with our work, I’m always personally available to come to your job site to guarantee your satisfaction.

Services Provided

Attic Conversion, Attic Restoration, Baseboard Installation, Basement Remodeling, Bathroom Remodeling, Cedar Siding, Countertop Installation, Crown Molding Installation, Deck Building, Deck Repair, Drywall Installation, Exterior Door Installation, Flooring Installation, Home Additions, Home Extensions, Home Remodeling, Kitchen Remodeling, Laminate Flooring Installation, Porch Design & Construction, Project Management, Shower Installation, Sliding Door Installation, Soffit Repair, Stair Installation, Subfloor Installation, Tile Installation, Trim Work, Vinyl Flooring Installation, Wainscoting, Window Installation, Window Replacement, Wine Cellar Installation, Wood Floor Installation, Wood Siding, Door Installation, Remodeling, Floor Refinishing, Custom Closets, Painting

Areas Served

Basking Ridge, Berkeley Heights, Bernardsville, Boonton, Borough of Far Hills, Convent Station, East Hanover, Far Hills, Florham Park, Gillette, Gladstone, Hanover, Livingston, Madison, Mendham, Millburn, Morris Plains, Morristown, Mountainside, New Providence, Parsippany, Pine Brook, Randolph, Scotch Plains, Springfield, Summit, West Caldwell, Westfield, Cedar Knolls, Millington, Roseland, Whippany, Bedminster, Brookside, Chester, Montville, Towaco, Chatham, Denville, Green Village, Mountain Lakes, New Vernon, Short Hills, Essex Fells, Glen Ridge, Montclair, Bridgewater, Fanwood, Green Brook, West Orange

Awards

EPA Lead-Safe Certified, NKBA Member

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141 Reviews for Monk's Home Improvements

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4.9|141 reviews

Work Quality

4.4

Communication

4.4

Value

4.3

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I worked with Monk's to renovate my outdated, boring and blah kitchen. I went with them because I did not want the hassle of coordinating multiple contractors, ordering materials, etc. Denise K was the designer and she literally put together the kitchen of my dreams. Every morning I look at the finished product and cannot believe it's my kitchen. Jon C was the estimator who was great to get the project rolling. Chris K was the PM who was very responsive and was able to patiently handle a myriad of questions. Always upbeat and had great follow up. Jose and Jose were the 2 craftsmen that did the work and I was so impressed with both of them. They worked quickly and quietly and were so nice. Their attention to detail is bar none! I have some friends who had some reno projects going and the amount of issues and problems they've encountered are unbelievable. I would never trust anyone but Monk's to work on my future projects. Top notch in all aspects and they exceeded my expectations. My kitchen went from outdated boring and blah to one that takes my breath away!

November 3, 2021

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Working with Ward was very easy and pleasant, and he took the time to clearly explain things. Teams came and worked quickly and efficiently, being sure to not to make a huge mess, and did their best to clean up afterwards. Payments could thankfully be made via credit or debit card electronically. Look forward to working with Monk’s again in the future.

March 13, 2021

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Monk’s repaired and replaced damaged shower floor, tile, wood framing, shower pan, drain, insulation, and added water-proofing system and marble slabs for glass. John at Monk’s was super responsive always getting back to me in a timely manner. He also stayed on top of our project to see that it started in a very reasonable timeframe. All of the work took 4 days to complete and the quality of the work exceeded our expectations. The shower looks so much better than it did when it was first installed. I would highly recommend Monk’s for any home improvement job.

December 18, 2020

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We've worked with John Mangiafreno at Monks twice for our kitchen and bathroom remodel. John and his team (Gido, Gio, Johnny) are extremely professionally, efficient, and talented. The job site is swept clean after every day and they take care of your house as of its their own. John is always accessible for any question or concern you might have. Throughout the project John is open and transparent when he sets realistic expectations, that he always exceeds.

December 14, 2020

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We were very pleased with the entire process from the estimate to execution. Ward was very helpful developing the scope to the work, and advising us what they could do and what could be done by others. Gerald, the head of the crew, and his workers were also very good executing the work and paying attention to details. Overall a very satisfactory experience.

December 11, 2020

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I've used Monk's on 3 occasions for wall repairs, interior painting, deck staining, house power-washing, and deck repairs. I was absolutely pleased with their work. Not only did they do an excellent job, but they showed up on time and finished on schedule. I highly recommend Monk's and I plan on using them again.

December 3, 2020

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I have owned homes for over 40 years. Monk’s is by far the best contractor I’ve ever engaged.

December 3, 2020

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We engaged with Ward from Monk's for our kitchen cabinet surfacing and floor polishing project. It went very well and I was very satisfactory about the quality.

December 2, 2020

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Monk’s was an excellent company to work with when having the exterior trim painted on our house. Ward was extremely professional, easy to work with, and the job was done quickly, with no issues at all. I was especially appreciative of their great communication, as so many other painting companies simply did not call us back or show up. This was never an issue with Monks! We will definitely use them again in the future!!

December 2, 2020

bonnieandjohn

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Work was started and completed as scheduled. Workmanship was excellent and the team of workers were professional and polite. I used them for several projects over the years. I would highly recommend Monk's.

December 2, 2020

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Ward Malnak, with Monk, completed the installation of attic stairs for me. I was given a quote for the job and it was completed in a timely manner. The stairs were awkward to do because of the age of the home; 140 years old. They also repaired, at a separate time, the replacement of a wood panel on the rear of the house and reinforcing brackets for the porch steps. I would recommend this company and Ward to do any individual who wants quality and qualified workers who follow through from quotes, repairs to clean-up.

December 2, 2020

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Absolute nightmare. Single worst contractor experience ever. Ordered new custom windows and french doors. Nothing came in as ordered. Installation was shoddy with paint left on the glass and hardware missing. Installation crew even painted plastic moldings which wer never supposed to be painted and improperly installed window moldings. Custom woodwork (moldings) looked like it was done by a 12 year old in woodshop. Months later we are still without proper hardware. Installation crew did not follow proper COVID protocols. I would not recommend them to my worst enemy.

October 9, 2020

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5 Comments

Commented: what is the wall paint color?Hi Katie, I'm sorry, we don't have a record available. If you take the picture to your local paint store they may be able to help match it for you.

May 24, 2022

Commented: Where do you purchase your picture frame moulding?We buy the wood trim pieces (typically come in 16' lengths) at a lumberyard and then cut everything to size to fit the space. Then we paint everything.

August 10, 2017

Commented: WindowsWilliam, I assume you want to hear from the customer, not Monk's. We can provide you with some contact details for window customers if you'd like to speak to some.

September 3, 2015

Commented: FloorThe homeowners did not purchase these through us, so unfortunately, we don't have the details. Good luck with your project!

August 23, 2014

Commented: love these! where I could buy them? or are they custom?Thanks! These were custom built to fit in a customer's entryway. A cubby for each family member's coats, bags and shoes. If you are in northern New Jersey, we'd love to build something similar for you...

July 30, 2014

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