About Carfagno Professional Painting
Family-Owned. Built on Craftsmanship. Trusted Across Ocean & Monmouth County.
Since 2010, Carfagno Professional Painting has helped homeowners protect, refresh, and transform their homes with professional painting services backed by integrity, detailed preparation, and lasting craftsmanship.
Every project is approached with owner-led attention, respectful crews, clear communication, and the same care we would expect in our own homes.
Our Story
A Family Painting Company Built the Right Way
Carfagno Professional Painting was founded in 2010 by Joe Carfagno after years of learning the painting trade from the ground up. What started with one craftsman and a clear set of standards has grown into a trusted local team serving homeowners throughout Ocean County and Monmouth County NJ.
From Helper to Business Owner
Before starting the company, Joe worked his way through nearly every role in the painting industry, beginning as a helper before becoming a painter, crew leader, and project manager. That experience shaped the way Carfagno Professional Painting operates today.
Joe saw too many homeowners frustrated by contractors who failed to communicate, rushed through preparation, or treated homes like another number on the schedule. He believed a painting company could deliver better work while also providing a better experience.
“Do the preparation properly, communicate clearly, respect the home, and stand behind the finished work.”
Still Local. Still Hands-On.
From its beginnings in Beachwood, New Jersey, the company has grown through referrals, repeat customers, professional standards, and a reputation for dependable workmanship.
Even as the team has expanded, Carfagno Professional Painting remains family-owned and locally operated. Projects receive owner-led attention, crews are expected to maintain clean and respectful job sites, and homeowners are kept informed from the initial estimate through the final walkthrough.
Meet the Carfagno Team
The People Behind Every Carefully Finished Project
Great painting starts with experienced people who care about the details. Meet the local team responsible for guiding projects, communicating with homeowners, and delivering professional results throughout Ocean County and Monmouth County NJ.
Owners & Company Leadership
Joe & Lucy Carfagno
Joe brings more than 30 years of experience in the painting industry, while Lucy, a retired educator, brings a passion for service, communication, and community.
Together, they lead Carfagno Professional Painting with a focus on quality workmanship, strong relationships, and creating an exceptional experience for every homeowner.
Project Manager
Justin Wagner
Justin oversees our crews and helps ensure every project runs smoothly from start to finish. Known for his problem-solving mindset and versatility, he is committed to keeping projects organized and completed to the highest standard.
Cabinet Refinishing & Power Washing
Marc
Marc leads our cabinet refinishing and power washing division, bringing more than 15 years of hands-on experience to the team. His craftsmanship, expertise, and eye for detail help bring each homeowner’s vision to life with precision.
Estimator
Mike Barille
Mike helps homeowners navigate their projects with clear communication and thoughtful planning. From the initial consultation through the estimate, his focus is on understanding each customer’s goals and creating the best possible experience.
Interior & Exterior Painting
Mike Bonadeo
Mike leads our interior and exterior painting team, bringing professionalism, a strong work ethic, and extensive experience to every project. He is dedicated to delivering quality results while keeping each job moving efficiently from start to finish.
A Team Accountable to Our Name
Professional People. Consistent Standards. Respect for Your Home.
Every member of the Carfagno team plays an important role in creating a smoother experience for our customers. From the first estimate through project management, preparation, painting, refinishing, and final walkthrough, we work together to deliver results homeowners are proud to show off.
What Guides Our Work
Built on Clear Standards, Honest Service, and Lasting Craftsmanship
Our mission, vision, and values shape how we communicate, prepare, complete, and stand behind every painting and home improvement project.
Transform Homes Through Work Homeowners Can Feel Confident About
Our mission is to improve living spaces through professional painting and home services that go beyond changing color. We aim to provide thoughtful guidance, dependable communication, careful preparation, and finished results that reflect each homeowner’s goals.
From the first conversation through the final walkthrough, we want every customer to feel heard, respected, informed, and proud of the completed work.
Set a Higher Standard for Local Painting Contractors
We want Carfagno Professional Painting to remain the trusted choice for homeowners throughout Ocean County and Monmouth County who value reliability, integrity, professionalism, and workmanship built to last.
By improving our process, investing in our people, and maintaining strong accountability, we continue working toward a better contractor experience for every customer.
Our Core Values
The Standards Behind Every Carfagno Project
These values are not marketing language. They influence how we estimate, schedule, protect homes, communicate with customers, complete our work, and respond when something needs attention.
Integrity
We communicate honestly, explain the scope clearly, and avoid shortcuts that compromise the finished result.
Clear estimates. Honest expectations. No hidden surprises.Craftsmanship
We believe the difference is in the preparation, clean lines, smooth surfaces, product selection, and attention to small details.
Careful prep. Professional application. Consistent finishes.Respect
We respect your home, family, schedule, property, and the trust involved in inviting a contractor into your space.
Protected surfaces. Organized crews. Considerate service.Commitment
We remain accountable through the final walkthrough and support our workmanship with clear written protection.
Responsive service. Final review. Written accountability.The Carfagno Promise
Your Home Will Be Protected, Your Time Respected, and Your Project Taken Seriously
We are not trying to be the cheapest contractor. We focus on delivering lasting value through dependable scheduling, thoughtful preparation, professional communication, clean work areas, and results homeowners feel proud to show off.
Credentials You Can Trust
Professional Standards Backed by Real Accountability
Every credential represents an added layer of trust, professional standards, insurance protection, or independent verification. For homeowners, that means clearer expectations, safer projects, and a contractor committed to doing the work the right way.
Independent Contractor Screening
Good Contractors List
Independent screening and contractor verification provide homeowners with added confidence before inviting a company into their home.
Industry Best Practices
PCA Accredited
Accreditation through the Painting Contractors Association reflects a commitment to professional standards, ethical practices, safety, preparation, and consistent workmanship.
Screened by Google
Google Guaranteed
Google Guaranteed businesses complete screening requirements that help provide customers with additional confidence when choosing a local service provider.
Independent Business Standards
BBB Accredited
Better Business Bureau accreditation reflects a commitment to responsiveness, transparency, marketplace trust, and responsible business practices.
Why Homeowners Choose Carfagno
More Than a Paint Job. A Better Contractor Experience.
Carfagno Professional Painting is built for homeowners who care about communication, preparation, professionalism, and results that hold up. We do not compete by being the cheapest. We focus on delivering clear value before, during, and after the project.
The Difference Is in the Details
Your Home Is Never Treated Like Just Another Job
From the initial consultation through the final walkthrough, our team follows a clear process designed to protect your home, respect your schedule, and keep you informed.
That means thoughtful preparation, organized work areas, dependable scheduling, professional products, and accountability that continues after the project is complete.
30+ Years of Industry Experience
Company leadership brings decades of hands-on painting experience to the preparation, planning, and quality standards behind each project.
Family-Owned & Locally Operated
Local ownership means a reputation tied directly to the quality of the work, the customer experience, and relationships within the community.
Experience With Coastal NJ Homes
Our process is informed by the humidity, salt exposure, seasonal weather, and housing styles found throughout Ocean and Monmouth Counties.
Clear, Line-Item Estimates
You receive a defined scope so you can understand what is included, what preparation is required, and what to expect before work begins.
Reliable Scheduling & Project Updates
Our team communicates throughout the project so you know what has been completed, what comes next, and how the schedule is progressing.
Meticulous Prep & Protection
Floors, furniture, fixtures, landscaping, and nearby surfaces are considered and protected before painting or refinishing begins.
Clean, Organized Work Areas
Tools and materials are staged thoughtfully, debris is managed, and active work areas are maintained with respect for your home.
Written Workmanship Warranty
Our work is backed by written accountability so homeowners have added confidence after the final walkthrough is complete.
Built for Long-Term Value
We Are Not the Lowest Price, and We Do Not Try to Be
We focus on the value homeowners can see in smoother finishes, clean cut lines, properly prepared surfaces, respectful crews, dependable communication, and exterior coatings selected for New Jersey conditions.
Experience You Can See
Thousands of Projects Completed Across Coastal New Jersey
Every number represents a homeowner who trusted the Carfagno team with their property. From detailed interior repaints to exterior finishes, cabinet transformations, and ceiling updates, our experience continues to grow one carefully completed project at a time.
Custom Interiors
Bedrooms, living spaces, kitchens, hallways, ceilings, trim, and complete home interior transformations.
Exterior Finishes
Exterior painting projects completed with preparation and coatings selected for New Jersey homes and coastal conditions.
Popcorn Ceilings Removed
Outdated textured ceilings removed, repaired, smoothed, primed, and transformed into cleaner modern surfaces.
Cabinets Refinished
Kitchen cabinets carefully prepared and refinished to create smooth, durable, updated finishes without full replacement.
Built Through Repeat Business
Our Growth Comes From Work Homeowners Recommend
These totals were built through local referrals, returning customers, online reviews, and homeowners who invited us back for additional rooms, services, and future projects.