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Mulligan & Phillips

Interior Painting, Plaster, Drywall,

About us

2 employees. No subs. Cost determined by the job. $50/hour travel charge applies for over one hour away. Service portions of Bergen, Hudson, Essex, Union, Middlesex, Passaic, Somerset, Sussex & Warren Counties (NJ). No rental properties

Business highlights

42 years of trusted experience

Services we offer

Interior House Painting & Plaster Repair, Faux Painting - Interior Walls, Trim, Gold Leaf, Marbling, Woodgraining, Venetian Plaster, Painted & Gilded Furniture, & Mirrors.

Services we don't offer

Carpentry, Electric, & Plumbing.

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes


Accepted payment methods

Check

Reviews

4.956 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
93%
4
5%
3
0%
2
0%
1
2%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.9
value
4.8
professionalism
4.9
responsiveness
4.9
punctuality
4.9
Showing 1-25 of 56 reviews

Janet T.
03/2018
5.0
plastering, interior painters
  + 0 more
Perfect work. Also called them for estimate on another job. Got good advice on project which made me realize that I had a bad idea. That was really useful.
Description of Work: Repair and repaint Water damage (plaster).

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

James R.
02/2018
5.0
plastering
  + -1 more
Terrance kept the promised schedule, both for his estimate visit and the work. Our job involved repairing a section of the living room plaster ceiling that had cracked and was separating, and threatening to fall. The repair blended in well with the rest of the ceiling. We were most appreciative that, as he advised, there was very little grit and there was no evident dust after this work was done. Terrance was cordial and answered all of our questions. His is very knowledgeable about his work and the types of buildings he works in. The price was very reasonable.
Description of Work: Repair/re-plaster portion of living room ceiling.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$195

Daphne W.
10/2016
5.0
drywall, plastering
  + 0 more
I took only two days to replace the sheetrock, and cover it with a layer of plaster. With a little bit of paint, it looks as if nothing ever happened.
Description of Work: I needed to fix the plaster ceiling in my living room that had buckled. I thought it was from water damage, but it turned out that the sheetrock underneath the plaster had come away from the support frame -- the builder had used nails instead of screws apparently, and they didn't hold (house built in 1938).

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$600

Jed S.
02/2016
5.0
plastering
  + -1 more
The two owners of the business arrived exactly on time and did a perfect job in all respects. They drop clothed everything and cleaned up everything. Without hesitation I would recommend Mulligan and Phillips and I will use them again
Description of Work: Removed bubbled up plaster (not sheetrock) from kitchen ceiling about a 3 ft by 3 ft area which was ruined by an attic water leak. Also removed and patched wart like small spots. Replastered ceiling and painted entire kitchen ceiling.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$500

Terry J.
12/2015
5.0
interior painters
  + -1 more
Mulligan & Phillips is a professional organization with a great reputation for a reason. Both of them are friendly and approachable. Would definitely recommend to anyone.
Description of Work: Terence gave us what we wanted, great work and attention to detail. Overall, Terence did what he said he was going to do and got it accomplished in the timeframe provided.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,000

Kevin R.
10/2015
5.0
drywall, plastering
  + 0 more
Terrance brought all his tools and drop cloths. he covered everything and cleaned up after. He is a very polite and interesting man It was a pleasure to have him work on my house. He did great work and my ceilings are flat again.
Description of Work: Repaired plaster ceiling for three rooms.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,150

Barbara E.
08/2015
5.0
plastering
  + -1 more
Went great! He was able to mimic the established pattern on the ceiling and didn't mind me following along. If i saw something a little off or a bald spot he went right back over it. Never made me feel like i was a nudge and just wanted to make sure i was happy with everything. He also gave me some tips on how to fix some cracks in my walls that i was going to take of myself. Would definitely hire him again.
Description of Work: My living room and kitchen ceilings have a decorative plaster pattern and both had cracks. The cracks were patched and plastered to match same.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$500

Ronald G.
07/2015
5.0
interior painters
  + -1 more
We had water damage to 3 ceilings so after the roof and plastered ceilings were repaired we searched for a painter. Muliigan & Phillips were the 3rd estimate we received and they were the best.Terence and Fran did a great job. The walls and ceilings look great. The detail work is neat and precise. The furniture and floors were well protected. The two worked well as a team. Fran also helped select a paint color. I knew what color family I wanted but she helped fine tune the selection as well as an accent wall. The result was a great choice. They are a very pleasant couple to work with. We would definitely have them back.
Description of Work: Painted Living Room, Den ceilings & Walls and Ceilings of Dining room and Kitchen including trim.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,300

Robert H.
11/2014
5.0
drywall, interior painters
  + 0 more
They were very neat and meticulous in their work. They were excellent. I was extremely pleased with their work. They were very, very personable people and the people that have been to my home comment on what a great job they did. They're top-notch people.
Description of Work: They did spackling and painting.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,000

Kathleen K.
07/2014
5.0
interior painters, plastering
  + 0 more
They were excellent. It was just Mulligan came out and it took about a week. He left the area clean when he was done. Mulligan was friendly, prompt, and he told us exactly what was going on.
Description of Work: They re-plastered and painted the living room and kitchen.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,500

Robert H.
05/2014
5.0
interior painters, plastering
  + 0 more
The team of Mulligan and Phillips could not have been better. They have far exceeded my expectation. I had picked them when I read about them on your list initially. I am very, very pleased with the works hat was done- both the plaster repair in ceilings and walls and the painting. Everything was done in a timely manner and very neatly. I would not hesitate to use this provider again and would definitely recommend them to anyone looking for this type of work.
Description of Work: Repaired plaster cracks in ceilings and walls. Painted ceilings.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Laurel Z.
03/2014
5.0
interior painters
  + -1 more
Terrific! They came on time and did a great job. Very pleased with work and very professional.
Description of Work: Painted kitchen cabinets

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,300

Matt C.
03/2014
5.0
plastering
  + -1 more
Very good experience. Did excellent work for a very reasonable price.
Description of Work: Skim coat walls.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$300

Rob S.
01/2014
5.0
plastering
  + -1 more
Plaster is a lost art. If you have an old house, like most of us do in Northern New Jersey, you have the pleasure of plaster walls, which have been painted over, wall papered over, used and abused . . . But when the house was constructed, some amazingly patient and talented tradesmen spent a ton of time putting plaster over lathe, layer after layer, and the result was a solid wall, strong as concrete and smooth as glass. So I wanted to restore my wall to that original state, and I simply don't have the skills to pull it off. So I call my guy! Yes, I have a plaster guy. There are not many left, so if you have plaster walls, I strongly suggest you find a friend in Terrance. This is the second time I have used him. We are at that point in our relationship where quotes are no longer needed, which is a nice place to be. I have a wall that needs to be repaired, I call him, he comes over, does amazing work, and gives me an invoice. The price is more than fair for the quality work you receive. Love this guy, A rating isn't high enough.
Description of Work: Terrance plastered 3 walls in my dining room. Fantastic!

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$600

Laura K.
01/2014
5.0
interior painters, plastering
  + 0 more
This most recent job required a lot more work on their part, and they did an excellent job. The plaster job was smooth and even, and gave our home a brand new look. We will definitely use them again in the future.
Description of Work: This is the second time we've used Terence and Fran. The first time around they painted 4 rooms for us and some closets, and it we were very happy with the results. Most recently we asked them to do a plaster job, skim coating two rooms including the stairwell and 2nd FL landing.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Janet T.
10/2013
5.0
drywall, interior painters, plastering
  + 1 more
Very nice job. Nice guy.
Description of Work: Repaired ceiling water damage. Installed section of dry wall, skim coated entire ceiling (repairing all problem areas), painted ceiling and molding.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$650

Joanne J.
10/2013
5.0
interior painters, plastering, wallpaper removal
  + 1 more
In June 2013, Mulligan and Phillips repainted two bedrooms, a bathroom and the second floor hallway. The master bedroom ceiling had a large section with water damage, plus the paint on the rest of the ceiling had a network of very fine cracks. Terence taped the larger cracks and skim-coated the entire ceiling. The hallway wallpaper had to be removed and Fran did a beautiful job of getting all the old paper and glue off. There were some obsolete smoke detector and alarm system components which Terence removed for me, and then he patched the holes they left behind. All of the careful prep paid off so that the finished paint job looks wonderful. In September 2013, Terence and Fran returned to tackle Phase II of my renovations-- the living room, dining room, foyer, two stairwells, and front porch. This included: Wallpaper removal in foyer & high stairwell Repair large section of vintage 1920's plaster ceiling in dining room, which had sustained severe water damage. Lots of prep work on other walls and ceilings as 20 years had elapsed since prior paint job Replace ceiling over basement stairs Paint all walls and ceilings Paint all trim on enclosed front porch How did it go? Beautifully. Terence is a master of all things plaster. The ceilings look like new, which exceeded my expectations given what we started with. Fran was really helpful with the overall design, and very patient with me as I debated the colors and changed my mind a few times. They demonstrated great attention to detail, showed up as promised, cleaned up each day and kept my house livable during the work. I liked the fact that when Terence came to give me the estimate, I knew exactly who would be performing the work, not an unknown crew. I knew this job would take several weeks, so chemistry and trust were important to me. I'm generally cautious about giving anyone a key to my house, but in short order I was very comfortable doing so. Even my three cats approved of them--a true test of character. :) My house looks great and I would not hesitate to recommend Mulligan & Phillips. It was a pleasure getting to know them, and I'm already planning my next project!
Description of Work: They repainted almost all of the rooms in my house. The work included major repairs to plaster ceilings, wallpaper removal, color consultation/design services and lots of prep and painting.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$6,700

aileen A.
04/2013
5.0
drywall, interior painters, plastering
  + 1 more
Terence is an exceptional painter, detail oriented, honest, clean, and professional. I have used him a couple times and would recommend him to any friend or family. I cannot praise him enough.
Description of Work: Some drywall repair, and painting of a 2 rooms and a closet. Some patchwork was difficult and required color matching.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,000

Kathleen K.
03/2013
5.0
interior painters, plastering
  + 0 more
T. Mulligan was very efficient and professional. After giving us an estimate and our acceptance of it, he kept us informed of when he could start our job. When the first date he gave us wasn't good for us due to a family obligation, he said it wasn't a problem and scheduled us after his next job. I would call again for any painting or plastering job. I would high recommend him!
Description of Work: T. Mulligan did an excellent job plastering cracks and eliminating the ripple effects we had on our living room ceiling. He also repaired our kitchen ceiling which had nails popping through and terrible stains from water damage. He repainted both ceilings as well as the walls and trim in our living room.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,500

Aaron W.
02/2013
5.0
interior painters, plastering
  + 0 more
Terence was very friendly at our first meeting and on the work day, and he was quick to provide an estimate. Prices were reasonable. He worked carefully and executed the repairs perfectly.. Very responsive to inquiries before the job. We would definitely hire him again, and would recommend him to anyone considering a plaster repair.
Description of Work: Repaired a lengthy crack in a plaster wall and touched-up with paint. Repaired a bulge in a plaster wall. Plastered around a previous electric socket installation.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$300

barbara V.
01/2013
5.0
drywall, interior painters, plastering
  + 1 more
very prompt very reasonable. very clean and neat
Description of Work: dry wall patch, plastering and painting.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$550

Terry J.
11/2012
5.0
drywall, interior painters, plastering
  + 1 more
Did exactly what was described.
Description of Work: After knocking through a wall during a bathroom renovation they showed up on time after a phone call.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$100

Marion B.
11/2012
1.0
interior painters
  + -1 more
They are doing a very good job. They are very pleasant. Update 4/13/2013 They were unprofessional. We realized afterwards they did a bad job. We can see where the old paint is showing through. They stood on a bed w/shoes on to paint a spot they missed. There's spots in the bathrooms that look like mildew but they say they aren't mildew so I'm not sure. They said there is not a special paint to use in bathroom but I have gone to 3 paint stores and there is a special paint.
Description of Work: They are painting the interior of the apartment.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
1.0
value
1.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0

$2,000

Response from Mulligan & Phillips
Note customer review from November 2012, when job completed - "They are doing a very good job." Rated AAAAAA at that time. All around professional paint job. Five months pass. April 2013, customer complains mildew on new bathroom paint (Benjamin Moore Regal satin). I inspect, no mildew. Six small orange surfactant (soap) spots leached from ceiling paint due to customer using bathroom as virtual sauna, no exhaust fan. Harmless, I whisked spots off with wet sponge in 20 seconds, per direction from Benjamin Moore tech support from their headquarters. Spots will probably not recur, now that paint has cured. Customer failed to check explanation of spots with headquarters tech support, though this info was offered. Mildew looks entirely different, will not remove with plain water.

paul C.
10/2012
5.0
interior painters, plastering, wallpaper removal
  + 1 more
Terrance and Fran were incredibly responsive. They answered our request for an estimate immediately and we arranged to have them come out in short order. They provided a VERY reasonable estimate for the work to be done. The job required the removal of a good deal of wall paper which I understand took them longer than they anticipated but they got it done in the time frame we spoke about. We were in frequent communication (getting up dates throughout as we were not living in the house at the start of the work). They were consummate professionals and addressed all the concerns we had. It was a big job and they got it done at a reasonable price, in a reasonable time frame and they were a pleasure to work with!
Description of Work: Painted 7 rooms, removed lots of wallpaper, smoothed wall surfaces.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$5,000

Kenneth B.
10/2012
5.0
drywall, plastering
  + 0 more
The work in both rooms was completed as planned and on-time. Terence and a colleague (Chuck) completed the ceiling in 1 1/2 days. Terence and Fran completed the living room in an additional 1 1/2 days. We found the team professional as well as personable. They left both areas completely cleaned up and even offered suggestions for painting which we plan to do ourselves. We would contact them again without hesitation and would recommend them to neighbors.
Description of Work: Terence came to our home and provided an estimate on the same day I first contacted him. We had Mulligan and Phillips replace a ceiling in our dining room (drywall) and repair plaster work on all walls in our adjoining living room.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,400
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Contact information

55 Monroe Pl Ste 408, Bloomfield, NJ 07003


Service hours

Sunday:
7:30 AM - 10:00 PM
Monday:
7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Tuesday:
7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Wednesday:
7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Thursday:
7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Friday:
7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Saturday:
7:30 AM - 10:00 PM

Licensing

Insured

No License Required for Trade

Eco-friendly Accreditations

LEED Accredited Professional
No
Energy Star Partner
No
EPA Lead-Safe Certified
Yes
Use Green Products or Work Practices
Yes
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Service Categories

Interior Painting,
Plaster,
Drywall,
Wallpaper Removal,
Cabinet Refacing and Refinishing,
Wallpaper,
Hardwood Flooring Sales and Installation,
Furniture Refinishing and Repair

FAQ

Mulligan & Phillips is currently rated 4.9 overall out of 5.

Sunday: 7:30 AM - 10:00 PM

Monday: 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Tuesday: 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Wednesday: 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Thursday: 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Friday: 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Saturday: 7:30 AM - 10:00 PM

Mulligan & Phillips accepts the following forms of payment: Check
Yes, Mulligan & Phillips offers free project estimates.
Yes, Mulligan & Phillips offers eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Mulligan & Phillips does not offer a senior discount.
No, Mulligan & Phillips does not offer emergency services.
No, Mulligan & Phillips does not offer warranties.
Mulligan & Phillips offers the following services: Interior House Painting & Plaster Repair, Faux Painting - Interior Walls, Trim, Gold Leaf, Marbling, Woodgraining, Venetian Plaster, Painted & Gilded Furniture, & Mirrors.
Carpentry, Electric, & Plumbing.

Contact information

55 Monroe Pl Ste 408, Bloomfield, NJ 07003


Service hours

Sunday:
7:30 AM - 10:00 PM
Monday:
7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Tuesday:
7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Wednesday:
7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Thursday:
7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Friday:
7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Saturday:
7:30 AM - 10:00 PM