RJ Painting & Drywall, 703-932-0551
I am not only the founder of Aphioni.com, I am also a satisfied client! A guest of my site recommended Ronald Jimenez as an excellent general contractor back in February, and it wasn’t until April that I needed a contractor to do some dry wall work on my kitchen ceiling (see the F.H. FURR review for complete details!) and after yet another referral for Mr. Jimenez, I called him up.
He showed up right on time to assess the job, removed his shoes at the door, and politely introduced himself. After I showed him the damage, his quote sounded pretty low, so I went over the details again of everything I needed done- drywall repair to a gaping hole my ceiling, repainting in several spots that were stained from the 2nd floor leak. he asked if I had the paint so he could do the touch ups, and I told him there were about 20 paint cans in the basement but I didn’t know which one was for the ceiling. He said he likely had the right paint, not to worry, & confirmed that his price was inclusive of everything. SOLD!
Mr. Jimenez called when he was on his way to confirm that I was ready for him, and arrived moments later with everything he needed. I work from home and spend the day on the phone with my clients, and Mr. Jimenez was so quiet with his set up I thought that maybe he was taking a break, so i peeked around the corner to see… He had already set up his ladder and tools, and had put up what looked like a circular, plastic, shower curtain around the work area to prevent the powdery residue that the drywall work would produce from flying everywhere. I really appreciated that touch!
The curtain must have muffled the noise as well; while I could hear him working less than 20 feet behind me, I was still able to work without interruption. After he painted, he waited to ensure that the paint matched the ceiling. It was close- but not perfect- so he asked to see the paint collection languishing in a corner of my basement. Since crutches and basement stairs are a recipe for a disaster (or for $10,000 on America’s Funniest Home Videos,) I pointed him in the right direction and wished him luck. This guy knows his paint- there were at least 5 shades of some sort of “white” down there, and he got it exactly right. When the ceiling dried, it was as if the hole was never there. Smooth work, no ridges or bubbles, perfectly repainted with no streaks and glops. When The Man came home he couldn’t find a single thing to criticize, which- trust me- is miraculous!
Ronald Jimenez’s craftsmanship on this small job is indicative of the pride he takes in his work, no matter how simple. His professionalism and courtesy were a stand out in a field where quite often you come across the direct opposite. Neighbors and Aphioni guests have hired him to install chair rails, molding, exterior and interior painting, and even artistry for children’s bedrooms and bathrooms! I’m so pleased to write this review because Mr. Jimenez’s ethics and standards represent what Aphioni.com is all about- the “hidden gems of the industry”! Without question~
Ronald Jimenez of RJ Painting & Drywall Passes with Flying Colors!
