iHow the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 59%98+57.5Reliability 26%96+25Value 15%100+15.2Craft & service penalty88−1.2Experts Score= 97Not enough data for replies to reviews; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.97SCORE
AGradeiLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#11 of 30 wallpaper removal servicesiPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 66%
5.0★★★★★238 Google reviews
99%five-star reviews
5.00★last 12 monthsiAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
0%1–2★ in 2 yearsiShare of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months — or the 20 newest reviews when the company had fewer than 20 in that time.
Customers describe Elkins Painting and Wallpapering as professional and punctual, noting that the business handles interior and exterior painting, wallpapering, and deck restoration with meticulous attention to detail. Reviewers frequently highlight the ease of obtaining estimates by sending photos, responsive communication, and fair pricing that matches initial quotes. The service is characterized by thorough preparation and clean execution, resulting in high satisfaction with the final quality of work.
Google rating: 5.0 out of 5 from 238 reviews (99% five-star).
Reviews on this page: 238 Google reviews (236 with written comments, 31 with photos).
Owner responses: the business replied to 100% of reviews.
Most recent review: September 14, 2026.
Service: Wallpaper Removal Service serving New York, New York.
Data from Google, last updated October 26, 2026.
Score profile vs other wallpaper removal services
Score per factor (100 = best)iEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (star average, share of 1–2★ reviews, price verdicts…); standing within the category can only raise it, never lower it.. Strongest: value and momentum; weakest: craft & service.
This companyWallpaper Removal Services median0 = centre, 100 = best
SatisfactioniSatisfaction · 54% of the scoreRecency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume; the company’s own lifetime average as the prior; absolute: 4.0★ = 0, 5★ = 100.Elkins Painting and Wallpapering: 98/100 on this factor. Category median: 94.A
98
ReliabilityiReliability · 24% of the scoreHow rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews — 60% the last 24 months (or the 20 newest if fewer), 40% all-time; 0% = 100, 15%+ = 0; the category percentile can only raise it.Elkins Painting and Wallpapering: 96/100 on this factor. Category median: 93.A
96
Craft & serviceiCraft & service · penalty only, up to −10 pointsGoogle review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — how rarely reviewers flag them as a negative, per review since highlights began; 0% = 100, 5%+ = 0. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in — clean highlights are the norm, not a bonus.Elkins Painting and Wallpapering: 88/100 on this factor. Category median: 99.A
88
ValueiValue · 14% of the scoreCustomers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Elkins Painting and Wallpapering: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
100
MomentumiMomentum · penalty only, up to −10 pointsPenalises only a real slide: last-12-month average below lifetime (−0.5★ = 0). Still 4.8★+ over the last year, or steady/improving = 100. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in.Elkins Painting and Wallpapering: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
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Replies to reviewsiReplies to reviews · 7% of the scoreHow often the owner publicly replies to reviews under 5★ (1–4★). Needs 3+ such reviews, otherwise not counted; 65% absolute (80%+ replied = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Not enough reviews for this factor yet. Category median: 87.–
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Star ratings
238 Google reviews we collected
5.0of 5
5 stars23699%
4 stars00%
3 stars00%
2 stars10%
1 star10%
Praise vs complaints
Phrases our text analysis found in 236 written reviews
100%praise
Praise633100%
Complaints00%
Topic share
How often each topic comes up in the written reviews
7topics
Staff & attitude12219%
Would recommend12119%
Quality & results12019%
Speed & response11418%
Price & value9515%
Honesty & trust325%
Communication295%
What customers talk about
We read 236 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.
“Communication was excellent, work efficient and professional, and house turned out great.”
“We highly recommend, Elkin for any of your painting projects”
“Great job, prompt service, kept me informed the whole time, easy to communicate with.”
“The estimate process was easy - I sent a few pictures of the space I needed wallpaper in, and immediately received a response back with a price.”
“We constantly use him because of his excellent work, friendly personality and fair pricing.”
“We highly recommend Elkin to anyone looking for reliable, high-quality home painting services.”
“Communication was excellent—updates were timely, questions were answered thoroughly, and I always felt informed and confident in the process.”
People customers mention
Quality3 reviews
Brian3 reviews
praise complaint · found by our text analysis, Google review wording unchanged.
Reviews for your job
Customers hired Elkins Painting and Wallpapering for 8 kinds of job. Pick one to see what they paid and said.
Arthur1 reviewiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · Edited a month ago★★★★★
Elkin, single handedly, restored our 30-year-old Deck to its original luster. He understood that the correct preparation was critical for the Deck to not only look wonderful short term but hold up long term as well. The Quality of his work is second to none. He takes great pride in his work and will not cut…
Mary1 reviewiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a month ago★★★★★
Painted 2 exterior doors and trim. Great job, prompt service, kept me informed the whole time, easy to communicate with. Highly recommend
Reasonable price
Erika9 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 2 months ago★★★★★
I had a fantastic experience. The estimate process was easy - I sent a few pictures of the space I needed wallpaper in, and immediately received a response back with a price.
Once here, the full process was efficient. I am very pleased with how my half bathroom looks!!
Daniel1 reviewiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 2 months ago★★★★★
Elkin is a very professional, businessman. He is very knowledgeable about all aspects of home beautification. My rooms were unpainted for 20 plus years. He patched , caulked, sanded, primed and painted my whole project with a picture perfect outcome. Very reasonable prices and very easy to work with
. We…
Debbie3 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · Edited 3 months ago★★★★★
My husband and I were impressed with the proposal that we received from Elkin Painting and Wallpapering. It was very thorough in specifying what he was doing as well as the products he would be using. We are extremely happy with Elkins work. Elkin spackled and painted our family room, dining room, kitchen and…
Rachel1 reviewiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 3 months ago★★★★★
Elkin just completed painting the exterior of our home in Parsippany. He did an outstanding job preparing the shingles, which included a number of problem areas. Elkin arrived promptly at our home, and his work was meticulously performed. We were very pleased with the final product. Elkin will be called by us for…
Elkin, single handedly, restored our 30-year-old Deck to its original luster. He understood that the correct preparation was critical for the Deck to not only look wonderful short term but hold up long term as well. The Quality of his work is second to none. He takes great pride in his work and will not cut corners because it's easier. We are enormously pleased that we found him and we will definitely use him again. The Deck looks absolutely wonderful, well worth the price we paid!
Response from the owner · 2 months ago
Hi Art and Dominica,
Thank you for hiring me for the restoration of your deck I am happy that you and your wife are satisfied with the final product It was a pleasure working for you and your wife. Thank you so much for the Great review as well. God bless you.
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Mary Lisa1 reviewiTotal number of Google reviews Mary has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Painted 2 exterior doors and trim. Great job, prompt service, kept me informed the whole time, easy to communicate with. Highly recommend
Price assessment: Reasonable price
Response from the owner · a month ago
Hi Mary, thank you for hiring me to restore and paint your home's exterior doors; it was a pleasure working for you.
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Erika Schwartz9 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Erika has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
I had a fantastic experience. The estimate process was easy - I sent a few pictures of the space I needed wallpaper in, and immediately received a response back with a price.
Once here, the full process was efficient. I am very pleased with how my half bathroom looks!!
Response from the owner · 2 months ago
Here at Elkins Painting and Wallpapering, we are glad that the client was satisfied with the bold and full of life final result of the wallpaper installed in their powder room.
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Daniel Walicky1 reviewiTotal number of Google reviews Daniel has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Elkin is a very professional, businessman. He is very knowledgeable about all aspects of home beautification. My rooms were unpainted for 20 plus years. He patched , caulked, sanded, primed and painted my whole project with a picture perfect outcome. Very reasonable prices and very easy to work with
. We highly recommend, Elkin for any of your painting projects
Response from the owner · 2 months ago
Thank you Daniel for the excellent reference/review and hiring me to do the painting job at your house. I t was a pleasure working for you and your wife.
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Debbie Egidio3 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Debbie has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
My husband and I were impressed with the proposal that we received from Elkin Painting and Wallpapering. It was very thorough in specifying what he was doing as well as the products he would be using. We are extremely happy with Elkins work. Elkin spackled and painted our family room, dining room, kitchen and hallway/stairwell on all three floors. The trim, ceiling and walls look fantastic. Elkin was very neat and clean while working in our house. He laid down drop clothes from my front door and back door leading directly to our living space as well as down into my laundry room where our slop sink is. Everything was perfect when he left our home. The job was completed in a timely manner.
Response from the owner · 6 years ago
Debbie, thank you for the outstanding review! I am glad you were pleased with our residential interior painting job.
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Rachel Holeman1 reviewiTotal number of Google reviews Rachel has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Elkin just completed painting the exterior of our home in Parsippany. He did an outstanding job preparing the shingles, which included a number of problem areas. Elkin arrived promptly at our home, and his work was meticulously performed. We were very pleased with the final product. Elkin will be called by us for our next painting/wallpapering project. Sandy & Sonia Kaplan
Response from the owner · 3 months ago
Thank you Sandy, Sonia and Rachel for hiring me to restore and paint the exterior of your home it was a pleasure working for you again.
Thank you for the great review and reference.
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Sonia Kaplan2 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Sonia has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Elkin recently painted several rooms in our home and also addressed some wallpapering issues for us. We found Elkin to be responsive when contacted. His work was professional and neatly performed. We will be glad to have him work on future projects. Sandy & Sonia Kaplan
Positive: Responsiveness, Punctuality, Quality, Professionalism, Value
Services: Interior painting
Response from the owner · 4 years ago
Thank you Sonia! Just wanted to say thank you for your awesome review of the painting of the rooms in your home! It was a pleasure to do the work! Thanks again!
Ciarán7 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Ciarán has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Elkin did a great job start to finish. Communication was excellent, work efficient and professional, and house turned out great.
Response from the owner · 4 months ago
Thank you, Ciara for hiring me to paint the interior of your beautiful home. It was a pleasure working for you and your wife. Thank you very much for the wonderful reference.
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Project WeskerLocal Guide · 42 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Project has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
We recently hired Elkin to paint the interior of our home, and we couldn’t be happier with the results! From start to finish, he was professional, courteous, and highly skilled. He took the time to understand our vision, offered helpful suggestions on colors and finishes, and made sure every detail was perfect.
He was punctual, efficient, and extremely careful with our furniture and flooring. The quality of the work is exceptional—every wall looks smooth, even, and vibrant.
We now have a refreshed, beautiful space that feels brand new. We highly recommend Elkin to anyone looking for reliable, high-quality home painting services. Truly a five-star experience!
Response from the owner · 6 months ago
Thank you so much, Peter for such a beautiful review and for hired and me to do the job at your mom’s house. It was a pleasure working for you and your mom. Thank you so much …anytime you need interior,exterior residential painting and Wallpaper installation. don’t hesitate to call me. Thank you.
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Charles Farber4 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Charles has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
We have used Elkin several times. He is the best! Prompt, reliable, meticulous, clean and professional. The projects are performed promptly and completely. He deals with the problems that arise and moves forward right on schedule. I posted before and after photos of ice damming damage he recently repaired. He is our painter for life. I wish I could give more that 5 stars because he deserves it!!
Response from the owner · 6 months ago
Thank you, Charlie and Barbara for such an amazing review and for hiring me to do the repair of the ice Dam on the dining room ceiling and paint the kitchen ceiling and the walls in those respective areas…It was a pleasure working for you…..anytime you need Wallpaper installation and residential interior /exterior paint Don’t hesitate to call me.
Thank you.
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