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A-1 Painters/Improvements
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About us
We specialize in interior and exterior painting services, cabinet painting, staining, and more! We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out all the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule a free estimate today!
Reviews
2.33 Reviews
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Lisa L.
Jun 2025
They were very good at what they did. They are always on time. They renovated my mom’s kitchen from 1945 and it came out beautiful. I plan on using them again to renovate the living room. They’ve already done two bedrooms.
Liz W.
Oct 2021
Did not follow contract HE WROTE! Called him out on it. His response "for what you need it for is fine!" Used wainscoating on porch floor instead of decking. Contract said in kitchen go down to subfloor and check for rot (house was victorian)...he laid 3/4" plywood over all floor layers..couldnt open back door. He said would cut back door. I said you're not cutting back door!.... go to subfloor! I came back, door was cut. I told him not to come back. He removed all supplies I had paid for, put lien on house for second payment for items not used on my house....like I'm not going to go to HD and have them run thru skews. Sued him, but lawyer only one that made out. Jim Marino is a swindler, produces shoddy work, difficult to deal with.
Response from A-1 Painters/Improvements
"Had a contract with this woman to renovate her home, in 2007 ! The home had extensive fire and water damage! We had to gut part of the 1st floor! I used plywood as specified in the contract! We did a roof repair that we water tested perfect. She claimed she had to replace the the whole roof! she never replaced the roof or our repair , which was perfect! Once all the hard work was done we were heading to the next stage ,another payment due! She was no where to be found! We had to stop work ! Why she chooses to be so vindictive and try to slander me on this site, should be an indication of her character! No matter still serving Dutchess county 48yrs"
Megan O.
Jun 2021
Team of two men rushed through the job and had to call multiple times for them to come back and complete the project. They left the exterior trim unpainted and chipping away and said they were completed. Horrible communication between the owner James Marino and his employees. As the client I was constantly being asked what needs to be painted and what doesn’t. After two weeks patch work on the ceiling started peeling already. I called Jim the owner and he said he fired the employee that was working on my house and would fix the work himself, stating over and over that he has 40 years experience. Then Jim blew me off for two weeks after being told he would contact me in a few days. I finally called and he answered saying he could magically come the next day to fix the work. I requested he first come and assess the work that needed to be fixed prior to working on it. Jim said he would come that evening and blew me off again and never showed or answered my phone calls. I totally got ripped off and will pursue trying to get some of my money back.
Response from A-1 Painters/Improvements
"I understand the homeowners frustration ! We had to come back several times during the course of a week to make them happy ! I never took a down payment and was paid in full upon completion! I`ts unfortunate that things didn`t run a little more smoother! I take full responsibility for that!"
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FAQ
A-1 Painters/Improvements is currently rated 2.3 overall out of 5.
No, A-1 Painters/Improvements does not offer free project estimates.
No, A-1 Painters/Improvements does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, A-1 Painters/Improvements does not offer a senior discount.
No, A-1 Painters/Improvements does not offer emergency services.
No, A-1 Painters/Improvements does not offer warranties.