How quickly can Joe Tamborra schedule work?

Yes. One reviewer moved in and had interior painting completed the week of move-in, with exterior finished shortly after. Another job was completed while homeowners were on vacation.

Do they work on older homes?

Yes. Reviews praise the team's work on 100-year-old, 1900s, and Victorian homes, with attention to detail and thorough prep.

What areas do they serve?

Norwich, E. Lyme, Ledyard, Colchester, Uncasville, Griswold, Franklin, and Preston, according to their website.

Joe Tamborra Painting Co.

Updated 2026-10-02 · 47,461 reviewed · 937 listed · Scored from 50 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.8(50) 81 low data composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified

Interior PaintingCabinet Refinishing & RepaintingWallpaper InstallationLicensed & InsuredExterior PaintingCommercial PaintingPressure Washing / Prep Work

Location: Westside Norwich, Norwich
Services: Interior Painting, Cabinet Refinishing & Repainting, Wallpaper Installation
Reviews: 50
Ranking: #119 in Interior Painting
Best for: Homeowners wanting reliable, fairly priced painting across interior, exterior, and restoration work.

Core details are sourced from this business's Google Business Profile (checked 2026-10-02). Website-sourced details were fetched 2026-09-01.

What do customers say?

Joe Tamborra's crew arrives on schedule, works with care, and charges less than competitors for comparable work. Reviewers across 18 jobs spanning five years praise the team's friendliness, attention to detail on older homes and vinyl siding, and willingness to finish early or exceed scope.

Based on limited recent reviews, so treat this as low-confidence.

Praised for

punctual and reliable
fair pricing for quality
detail-oriented crew
personable and professional
completes jobs quickly

punctualfair-pricingattention-to-detailprofessional-crewpaint-qualityrespectful-of-hometidy-cleanup

Best for: Homeowners wanting reliable, fairly priced painting across interior, exterior, and restoration work.

What stands out?

Fair pricing versus competitors
On-time performance with rapid completion
Personable, detail-focused crew
Handles heritage and vinyl homes well

Worth knowing

Joe and son/crew handle jobs personally and stay communicative throughout
Thorough surface prep including power washing before exterior work
Willing to exceed original scope on finishing touches
Handles early 1900s homes, Victorian homes, vinyl siding, and deck staining
Fast turnaround: reviewers note work completed while homeowners were on vacation or within one week of move-in

What reviews say by service

Exterior Painting: Power washing and careful prep praised; vinyl siding and heritage homes handled well.
Interior Painting: Quick, professional work on living spaces and trim; cost-competitive versus other quotes.
Commercial Painting: No specific commercial work mentioned in reviews.
Wallpaper Installation: Wallpaper removal and installation listed on website; no direct review evidence.
Cabinet Refinishing & Repainting: No review evidence.
Pressure Washing / Prep Work: Power washing included as thorough prep before exterior paint jobs.

How it compares

Rated 4.8 against a 4.73 average across the 670 interior painting businesses listed here.
Has more Google reviews than 90% of the businesses in this directory.

How the score was calculated

How We Rank

Star rating 85

Review volume 74

Review recency 100

Review sentiment 65

Profile completeness 100

Verification 30

Rating breakdown

Frequently asked questions

How quickly can Joe Tamborra schedule work?: Yes. One reviewer moved in and had interior painting completed the week of move-in, with exterior finished shortly after. Another job was completed while homeowners were on vacation.
Do they work on older homes?: Yes. Reviews praise the team's work on 100-year-old, 1900s, and Victorian homes, with attention to detail and thorough prep.
What areas do they serve?: Norwich, E. Lyme, Ledyard, Colchester, Uncasville, Griswold, Franklin, and Preston, according to their website.

Contact

Phone: +1860-886-8150
Website: https://joetamborrapaintingco.com/
Address: 23 Maple St, Norwich, CT 06360
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Last verified 2026-10-02

Opening hours

Monday: 08:00-20:00
Tuesday: 08:00-20:00
Wednesday: 08:00-20:00
Thursday: 08:00-20:00
Friday: 08:00-16:00
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: 08:00-16:00

As listed on Google.

From their website

Services listed

Exterior paintingInterior paintingPower washingDrywall repairs and installationLight carpentry and renovationsTextured ceiling removals and installationsWallpaper removal and installationsSurface preparation

Credentials claimed:Better Business Bureau A+, Angie's List A, Google 4.8 stars

Operating:since 2001

As published by the business on its own website; not independently verified.

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