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MK General Contractor LLC
5.0(
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Serving Oakland, NJ and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

Free estimates

Warranties offered

Credit card accepted

"I cannot thank and rave about Michael enough. My husband and I bought our first property and needed someone to fix some issues before we moved in. We had zero experience with home improvement projects or contractors and initially went with Michael out of other people we spoke to because he was communicative and professional. That one decision to work with him was the best decision we made through my this process. Saying that we felt taken care of from start to finish is and understatement. Over the course of a few weeks, Michael transformed our apartment. He communicated any issues that came up as he and his crew worked and would give us solutions at different price points and never pressured us to make s decision that was out of our budget. For example, our baseboards were from the 1950s and needed to be replaced. However once they were removed, the crew quickly realized that any new baseboards, which are about half the thickness of the 1950s ones, would reveal a gap in our flooring and would likely mean that we’d have to replace the floors (that weren’t in good condition anyway but I wanted to try to keep them because they were hardwood). By the time we got to the apartment to talk through options, Michael had already done so much research on our top ions, including calling multiple custom baseboard vendors to buy thicker boards to cover the gap because he knew I had said that I’d wanted to keep the floors. As a first time property owner with little knowledge on possible solutions, we felt fully taken care of by his expertise. After weighing all the options, we ended up with new baseboards and new engineered hardwood floors and we could not be happier with the results! Michael goes above and beyond for his clients. When I picked a paint color and decided that I had made a terrible mistake and wanted to repaint the walls white, I reluctantly told Michael thinking he’d be annoyed. His response was white the opposite—he came over 15 minutes later on a Sunday afternoon with books of paint color samples and reassured us that everything would be okay and finished on time even if we repainted. It’s was so comforting to be supported in what could have been a stressful delay. He even helped us pick a paint color and we’re obsessed with it! Finally, Michael’s communication snd professionalism continued throughout the entire process. He was always available to talk about ideas, help us make decisions, or offer guidance when we needed it. At the end of job, he gave us a copy of every receipt from the purchases of the materials as well as an itemized receipt. He truly was a pleasure to work with and we were sad to part ways but we’re already saving up for a bathroom and kitchen refresh and know exactly who we will be calling—MK General Contractor!"
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Response time12 hrs
Recommended by95%of homeowners
OnCall Wallpaper
5.0(
3
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Serving Oakland, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Warranties offered

Customers say: Quick response

"The OnCall team does wonderful work installing wallpaper! They are very communicative, thorough and clean. I have worked with them on many projects and they always do a great job! They also do repair work seamlessly (we had them do one on an older install that was by someone else we had extra paper for). The team members have a good eye and are experts in their field."
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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The Patch Boys of Bergen and Passaic Counties
5.0(
5
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Serving Oakland, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

The Patch Boys of Bergen and Passaic Counties is proud to be a locally owned and operated business that serves our local community. We specialize in restoring homes to their beautiful originality. We have mastered an award-winning process to rapidly patch up all your holes in your home and restore it to its uniqueness within hours (most jobs). Call us today to learn more. We have a proven record of accomplishment and are a reputable company across the nation. We ensure that all projects are done with utmost professionalism using only qualified individuals. For us, honesty is the only policy and we strive to complete all projects with integrity and fairness. When you allow us into your home, we do not take that lightly; we treat and respect your home just like we would our own homes. We use the best technology and tools to ensure that all jobs are done quickly, while also giving attention to detail.

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Response time2 days
Recommended by80%of homeowners
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VANGUARD CONSTRUCTION LLC
5.0(
5
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Serving Oakland, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

We invite you to experience a tradition of customer satisfaction that will exceed your greatest expectations. Our professionalism and quality workmanship will accurately reflect your taste and lifestyle. From conception to completion, we work with you until the job is done. We are ethical, honest, and easy to communicate with. \n\nCall us today you'll be pleased you did. Thank you!\n

Response time1 day
Response rate86%
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Fowler Construction & Contracting, Co.
4.2(
20
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Serving Oakland, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1989

Customers say: Quality work

"Had paneling removed from plaster walls that were glued on. Robert gave a very fair price and was cost concious. All the spots were the plaster came off had to be spackled. For the final coat he inspected very closely to see any spots that needed to be touched up.He cleaned up daily and the final clean up was excellent. I would recommend him."
Response time9 hrs
Recommended by50%of homeowners
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TOUCH OF THE BRUSH PAINTING LLC
5.0(
238
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Serving Oakland, NJ and surrounding areas

In business since 1977

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Victor and his team are very professional, and we would gladly hire them again! They were always on time, and handled our home with care, ensuring they would protect all our furniture, and possessions during their time in our home. We recently changed our countertops, and backsplash in our kitchen. Having the cabinets painted brought all the upgrades together, and gave a wonderful refresh to our kitchen. Victor was always hands on, and called daily to give us updates on the progress of the work. This was most appreciative, as many contractors are not as caring, or informative once they are hired. I can't express how pleased we are with the work done!!!!!"
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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John Lukin Painting
5.0(
46
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Serving Oakland, NJ and surrounding areas

In business since 1995

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We hired John on the strength of his glowing reviews and they were all true. He did an amazingly high-quality job. The wallpaper removal was meticulous and the painting was beautiful. Steady, hard worker and a really nice person."
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Spectrum Painting & Paper Hanging LLC
5.0(
297
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Serving Oakland, NJ and surrounding areas

In business since 1989

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Spectrum has an incredible team. We hired them for two really tough epoxy flooring jobs. 1. The garage floor was badly damaged and full of divots. Spectrum repaired and sanded it before laying epoxy. It looks beautiful. 2. The laundry/utility room floor had asbestos tile. The crew removed a refrigerator, washer, and dryer to do the work and put them back in their correct places upon completion of the job. They even got the epoxy floor to completely surround the hvac system and water heater. This was a big, messy project and spectrum did such a great job keeping things clean and getting it done quickly. I wish we had done it sooner!"
Recommended by99%of homeowners
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FAQs for wallcovering or wallpaper removal projects in Oakland, NJ

You can determine your wall type through tactile and visual tests. Start by checking the surface by inserting a thumbtack, feeling the texture, tapping to listen for a hollow sound, and examining cut edges under outlet covers. Drywall feels soft with a hollow sound, while plaster is hard and solid. These checks are especially useful in older homes where plaster is more common.

After removing wallpaper, you can dispose of small amounts in your household trash. However, if you are removing wallpaper from your entire home, you’ll need to contact a waste removal service, rent a dumpster, or arrange a special pick-up with your municipality’s waste service. Wallpaper cannot be recycled, so it is important to keep it separate from the recycling stream to comply with local waste guidelines.

It takes a professional from several hours up to a full day to remove wallpaper from a single room. The removal duration depends on the type of adhesive, the age of the wallpaper, the condition of the wall, and the number of layers present. High ceilings and additional layers increase the time required, as extra care is taken to protect the wall surface while ensuring a complete removal.

Using fabric softener with water is an option for removing wallpaper, but its effectiveness is limited and depends on the type of wallpaper being used. This low-cost method is most effective on modern, less porous wallpaper and may not yield optimal results on vintage or textured varieties. It might also affect wall surface preparation for new coverings if the residue is not completely removed. For stubborn adhesive or textured surfaces, professional solutions are recommended to ensure a thorough removal without damaging the underlying wall.

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