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12-30-2011
Alina S.
Weehawken, NJ
I give Jim two thumbs up. Not only did he do a great job tiling our kitchen but he was also a pleasure to work with. He
was reliable, respectful and always in contact with me throughout the job. After completing the job he was kind enough
to install two shelves in our house that my husband never had time to hang and then came back promptly for some
touch ups despite it being during the week between Christmas and New Years (December 2011). I highly recommend
him and his firm to anyone needing some work done on their home or apartment.
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7-16-2011
Union Square, Manhattan, NY
Tanuj
Jim was fantastic. He and his assistant painted our loft apartment - 5 walls, 3 different colors, 15 foot ceilings. We
thought it would take him all day, if not two. He did it in 4 hours and it looks fantastic.
He's also super communicative and easy to reach. He also picked up our paint for us and brought the receipt, so
everything was hassle-free.
BEST PART: He was several hundred dollars cheaper than the other price quotes we got. And the quality of his work
does not suffer for it. I'd strongly recommend Jim.
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M.S. Costa
Manhattan, NY
05/31/2011
My daughter recently purchased an apartment in Manhattan and gave me the job of arranging for all the painting,
constructing and demolition in her new place. Thankfully, I found Jim Lamm who sized up the work, gave me an
estimate, started and finished on time and did a wonderful job as well. His attention to detail was incredible and his
prices were very reasonable. He and his crew worked quickly and neatly and did everything and more than what was
promised. I had made changes to the original job and he accomplished everything in a timely manner and it was all
done with a wonderful attitude. I highly recommend Precision Paint as I know that your job will done professionally and
expeditiously.
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Amit Sood
Manhattan, NYC
March, 2011
I found Jim on Craigslist 2 ago years when I first needed someone to gut renovate my kitchen. Not only did he do a
great job technically, but he also guided me (first time apt. owner) through problems with an incompetent electrical
contractor. A few months ago it was time to paint; with an added twist - I now live in India. I called Jim because he had
shown himself to be a true professional and a honest individual. We did everything by phone/email, and my new tenant
tells me they love the paint job. That's how good he is, and how easy it is to work with him...
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Judy Couzens
Manhattan, NYC
October 2010
While Jim of Precision Paint & Tile was working on our tile and painting project, he personally saw to every detail and
most importantly he and his associate showed up on schedule. He was creative in finding solutions while working within
his promised timeline.
Watching him work, he appeared to be drawing on a wide range of hands on experience. Jim and his associate know
how to get the job done and done well. We would definitely hire him to work for us again.
Now we will sit back and enjoy the improvements his work made possible.
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Zoe Werner
Manhattan, NYC
July 2010
Jim is a very skilled tradesman. He listened to my ideas, made suggestions and implemented the final product. He is a
flexible communicator, easily switching between calls, texts and emails as necessary. With the installation of a french
door, new kitchen cabinets, picture molding, paint and flooring, my apartment transformed from a run-down, shabby
studio into a crisp, tidy dwelling that I enjoy spending time in.
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Rebekah B
Brooklyn, NY
June 2010
I was recently lucky enough to be introduced to Jim Lamm of Precision Paint & Tile. I needed the interior of my
apartment painted and Jim came recommended with the highest praise from a local apartment broker. The broker was
right! Jim is able to instantly suss out what's needed to get the job done, charges really reasonable prices, and
finished the job unbelievably quickly and thoroughly. I am still astounded by the wonderful results. The entire
transaction from beginning to end was a pleasure and I can't recommend him enough.
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Martin and Terri Noble
Sutton Place
New York, NY 10022
December 2009
We had a contractor who continuously did not show up for work after we had paid him a deposit, and what work he did
was careless and substandard. After much frustration and delay we fired him and hired Jim to repair the mess the
previous contractor had made. From the first day Jim organized the work, had his men clean the work site, salvaged
the unused materials and started the job. (This was skim coating and painting a two bedroom apartment multiple
colors) Jim and his crew were on time everyday. Jim kept his word and completed the job without any further delay in
less than two weeks. We are very happy with the work, but even more so with Jim's honesty, reliability, and
professionalism. We can recommend him very highly.
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Ms. M. Galaxy Towers,
West New York, New Jersey
October 2009
Jim Lamm of Precision Paint & Tile is a truly terrific contractor. He has integrity, he takes into account your needs and
preferences, and really takes the time to come up with the plan that best suits your needs. He also goes above and
beyond the call of duty when needed, making himself available at your convenience, and giving you ideas and options
you never would have thought of. He's seasoned, and he knows the ins and outs of this business. He also has lots of
experience dealing with condos and co-ops, and is sure to help you navigate all the obstacles they might place in your
path. Jim gets my highest recommendation.
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John Knorring
East Village
New York
October, 2009
Jim- Thank you very much for the nice tiling job this past week. I think it turned out great, even better than our
expectations. I look forward to working with you again in the future. Feel free to use me as a reference for future work.
Thanks again.
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Laura Edelston
Brooklyn Heights
NYC
April, 2009
The floors in our apartment were ruined by a flood from a broken water pipe. We contracted with Precision Paint & Tile
to remove the damaged flooring and install over a 1,000 sf of new engineered flooring. The new floor is beautiful, and
was expertly installed with new moldings by Jim and his crew in just over a week. We can recommend him without
reservation, and will use him again for any future work.
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Robert and Linda Morrison
Manhattan 10025
March, 2009
We hired Jim to do a complete renovation of our newly purchased co-op in Manhattan. There had been no work done
in the apartment for many years and the bathroom and kitchen were outdated. We were very pleased with the high
level of workmanship and integrity Jim demonstrated throughout the job, and, the job was completed within one day of
the agreed upon estimate. Overall this was a painless experience due to Jim"s careful planning of his work, and his
ability to manage and coordinate the job, and the delivery of the fixtures and appliances. The quality of the work is very
high, with great attention to detail, as this was important to us. We are extremely pleased with our new kitchen and
bathroom, and highly recommend Jim and Precision Paint & Tile for anyone seeking a reliable, professional contractor.
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Chris Wrango
Manhattan, NYC
January 2nd, 2009
After meeting with several painters I picked Jim; I'm very glad I did. The man is experienced, great at what he does, and
brings an uncommon professionalism to the job. A rarity in NYC - he takes pride in his work, and it shows.
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Kristin Knapp
Manhattan, NYC
December 18th, 2008
Precision Paint and Tile did an amazing job for me, wallpapering and painting my bedroom. It turned a boring room into
a French Boudoir and I couldn't be happier with their work. I would highly recommend them!
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Kathy Wilson
impressiveinteriorsathome.com
Las Vegas, Nevada
November 20th, 2008
I am a Interior Designer living in Las Vegas. I was hired to decorate an NY studio apartment. I hired Jim and every
project was done with skill and knowledge. I recommend him highly.
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Marisa Biehl
Manhattan, NY
November 3rd, 2008
Jim Lamm recently renovated our kitchen. He was extremely reliable and responsible. He went the extra mile to do a
good job, despite numerous challenges along the way. I can't recommend him highly enough.
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Giancarlo Garipoli
Mt. Vernon, NY
October 2nd, 2008
Upon recommendation of my sister and her husband, who had their kitchen renovated by Jim, I contracted with Jim
Lamm and Precision Paint and Tile to remove wall to wall carpet and refinish hardwood floors and to paint a 3,000
square foot house. In the estimate, Jim gave me a very fair price and timeline for the completion of the work.
From the beginning, due to factors outside of Jim's control, the schedule of the job got completely overhauled. First, I
couldn't get access to the house for about 10 or so days after originally planned. Then, I had to change Jim's
schedule completely because my family was going to have to move in before he completed the work. This involved
having the floors done first, in a week's time, with Jim and his crew unable to do any painting while that was being
done. Then of course, we moved in, so Jim and his men had to work around us for the remaining 10 days or so of
work.
All of this being said, to my amazement, Jim and his men finished the job on time and on budget. He even estimated
the amount of paint needed to within 2 or 3 gallons, out of a total of over 45. Jim accommodated my family's schedule
at every turn, without reservation or complaint, and was polite, respectful and gracious at all times.
Oh, and by the way, they did outstanding work.
So if anyone were to ask me for a recommendation for a contractor, Jim Lamm and Precision Paint and Tile would be
my answer.
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Josh and Jill Katz
New York, NY
July 23, 2008
We are enthusiastically writing in support of Jim Lamm and Precision Paint & Tile. Jim
recently completed our bathroom renovation and we could not have been more pleased
with the experience. Renovations can be difficult to live through but our contractor
experience- thanks to Jim -was free of stress. When you choose Jim and Precision Paint
& Tile, you will experience the following:
• Pleasant demeanor
• Dedicated work ethic
• On budget
• On time
• Daily updates
• Honest evaluation of the project time line
• Sound advice in terms of time-saving and cost-saving steps to take
• Ability to work well with building managers and superintendents.
Jim was an outstanding contractor and he will be our first call for any contracting needs
we have in the future.
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Emily Chai
Perry Street
New York, NY 10014
May 2nd, 2008
I hired Jim Lamm of Precision Paint and Tile to complete a residential bathroom renovation project after a previous
contractor abandoned the job. My initial decision to hire Jim was based on two reasons: he was prompt and courteous
when responding to my inquiry, and provided me with a feasible project plan quickly and accurately.
A true professional- Jim was punctual, honest, and showed tremendous competency in his craft- it was a pleasure
working with him. It must be noted that since the previous contractor had left the bathroom in an inexcusable condition;
extensive repairs were required before any remaining work can begin. Jim undertook this tedious project and
delivered it on-time, with care, efficiency, and tidiness. The outcome exceeded my expectations.
Jim Lamm demonstrated remarkable integrity and pride in his work. I offer my recommendation without reservation and
will not hesitate to hire him for all future renovation projects.
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Amy Benson
West 57th St.
New York, NY 10019
March, 2008
I chose Precision Paint & Tile to paint my new apartment and am extremely satisfied with the results. The hardest part
of the entire process was selecting the paint colors!
It was a relief to not have to worry about painting on top of all the other things to take care of during a move. I knew
exactly what to expect going into the job, because we had already discussed which walls would be painted which colors
and how long it would take etc. It gave me great peace of mind that Jim asked for pictures and/or a floor plan ahead of
time so that we could both be realistic about the work involved. Also, as a customer, it is important to feel that your
business is valued. Because Jim put so much effort into discussing with me and preparing to paint the apartment
before the work was even started, I trusted that the results would also be high quality and show the same level of
attention to detail.
It was wonderful to not have to worry about any aspect of painting- before, during, and after. There is no better feeling
than coming home to a freshly painted and spotless apartment. Again, I am very happy that I made the right decision
to select Precision Paint & Tile and would easily recommend Jim to my friends (just as long as they picked the colors)!
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Robin Osborne
Arden Street
New York, NY 10040
March 28, 2008
I contracted with Jim Lamm of Precision Paint and Tile to install new tiles in our bathroom, and I am very pleased with
his work. He detailed the steps involved in removing the original tile, preparing the sub-floor to ensure the quality of the
final work, and the laying, cutting, and grouting the new tiles. He answered my questions with patience and
professionalism – I’m a librarian and highly value information exchange.
We agreed on a work schedule. Jim arrived on time each day and completed the work scheduled for that day. He kept
his tools and materials in order and cleaned thoroughly at the end of the day. The finished floor is beautiful.
I would heartily recommend Jim to anyone seeking to beautify their home.
Sincerely,
Robin Osborne
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BOB KHURANA & SARAH HUBBARD
75 Livingston St.
Brooklyn, New York 11201
March 4, 2007
Jim Lamm
Precision Paint & Tile
Dear Jim,
We are writing to commend the excellent job that you did with the bathroom of our Brooklyn Heights co-op. You did a
meticulous job installing the sheet rock and the bath tub, laying the travertine tiles on the floor and walls, and painting
the bathroom. The quality of your craftsmanship, particularly on the difficult task of laying the stone, was outstanding.
We couldn’t be happier with the results. Of equal importance, you were professional, responsive, and courteous
throughout the project. We are really enjoying our beautiful new bathroom.
Best Regards,
Bob Khurana and Sarah Hubbard
August 29, 2006
Greg Reiter and Alysoun Mahoney
120 E. 85th Street, Apt. 2E
New York, NY 10028
To Whom It May Concern:
We very strongly recommend Jim Lamm as a contractor. Mr. Lamm recently finished a total renovation of our
apartment in New York City and completed the job with the utmost perfection, care, and timeliness. In addition, he was
on-time and on-budget! We have NEVER experienced this in our lifetimes.
The job involved completely rehabilitating the plaster ceilings and walls (which are over 10 feet high) as well as
restoring the wood floors and refinishing the wood trim on the windows and doors of our 3 bedroom, 2 bath co-op
apartment constructed in 1875. Mr. Lamm is an incredibly fastidious contractor and expert plasterer and painter. The
ceilings, once the bane of the apartment, are now the most attractive feature. We are thinking of buying anti-gravity
boots just so we can walk on the ceilings.
In addition, Mr. Lamm worked well with his subcontractors (in our case, a flooring contractor and an electrician), both of
whom were also excellent. For example, when he was working with the electrician to re-wire the living room sconces
and chandelier, they discovered that some of the electrical outlets were improperly connected to a dimmer switch, they
let me know of the problem so I could discuss with them the method of correction.
At every step of the way, Mr. Lamm provided us with frequent updates and whenever he came across an issue that
required our input, talked to us first. We had complete trust in him. As as example, Mr. Lamm discovered that the
ceilings in one of the bedrooms had been repaired with no less than newspaper (hopefully, it was a good quality
newspaper at least), he notified us that this surprise would take more man-hours than expected. Mr. Lamm offered us
the choice of (a) a small delay in completion time or (b) hiring additional workers to keep on schedule. In our case, we
chose the latter because we had a firm move-in deadline. Needless to say, the additional people helped keep the job
on schedule.
Mr. Lamm is someone we trust as a member of the family. He is a man of his word, which is rare in the world of
contracting and nearly unheard of in the world of New York City contracting.
Of course, Mr. Lamm provided all the necessary license and insurance documents exactly as requested by our
building's managing agent.
We would be delighted to speak to prospective customers.
Yours,
Greg Reiter and Alysoun Mahoney
Paul R. Calat, DMD
12 East 41st Street, Suite 1102
New York, NY 10017
October 2nd, 2006
To Whom it may Concern;
I am writing this letter to unequivocally recommend Mr. Jim Lamm. He had prepared, primed and painted my newly
constructed Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Practice in Midtown Manhattan.
It’s rare to find someone who is able to produce what they promise; yet Mr. Lamm did just that.
Being a Surgeon, I am very detail oriented and have extremely high expectations. I’ve often found it difficult working
with people that don’t take great pride in their work. This is likely the reason why I am very comfortable providing this
letter for Mr. Lamm.
His work ethic, timeliness, cleanliness and professionalism were superb. Even when many would be satisfied that a job
was complete, Mr. Lamm insisted on closely checking and re-checking for the most minor touchups.
Sincerely;
Paul R. Calat, DMD
E S. Weidner
Queens, NYC
May 22, 2006
To Whom It May Concern:
My husband and I recently hired Jim Lamm of Precision Paint and Tile to do extensive work on our interior doors. Our
original intent was to have Jim strip our bathroom door, but we were so pleased with the end result and the richness it
added to our home, that we asked him back to do the same on four other French doors and their glass transoms.
These doors, however, were far more involved – layer upon layer of old paint, detailed mullions, deeply etched
patterned glass, and intricate hardware all added to the complexity of this job.
Throughout this project, Jim conducted himself in the most professional manner, and was tirelessly dedicated to the
task at hand. Most importantly, however, we benefited from his years of experience and craft, and his attention to
detail. All who have seen our doors are in awe of the finished product.
Jim did an incredible job of uncovering the beautiful woodwork, glass, and architectural detail that enhance our home’s
value and aesthetics. I would recommend him for any type of work, both residential and commercial. I’ve worked in the
architectural and design industry for many years, and am more than confident in his skills and commitment. He would
be an asset to your project.
I look forward to having him back to do more work for us in the future.
Please do not hesitate to call me with any further questions or concerns.
Thank you,
E S. Weidner
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