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About Ponderosa Painting LLC

When Michael and Vincent showed up to repair ceiling damage from an AC leak at a St. Tammany Parish home, the homeowner Shawn Torres watched something unexpected. The crew didn't rush through texture matching or settle for close enough on paint color. They took time getting it invisible. Torres later wrote the ceiling looked better than when the house was originally built. This wasn't special treatment for a reviewer. Every available account from the past two years describes this same approach, whether Russell Lindsey is sending crews to patch a single ceiling hole or repaint an entire 3,300 square foot home.

That ceiling repair shows typical Ponderosa execution. Owner Russell Lindsey and his crews have built their perfect 5.0-star average across over 60 Google reviews through consistent practices. Morning confirmation texts before arrivals, furniture protection that customers describe as excessive, addressing discovered issues like damaged trim without change orders. From their Pearl River location, they handle everything from $400 drywall patches to multi-week projects. Customers repeatedly mention the daily cleanup before crews leave, the color matching that makes repairs invisible, and Russell's habit of providing estimates personally within days of contact.

Ponderosa operates primarily through referrals and repeat customers. Barrett McCreary has hired them for 10 years straight. Spencer Albers' family has used them since the early 1990s. Katny Charles called them back years after her first ceiling repair specifically because the original work held up perfectly. Mary Davis, who has spent 40 years in remodeling, considers Russell's operation the best she's encountered, handling not just painting but carpentry and complex repairs. The 5.0 rating doesn't just measure technical painting skill. It captures a 32-year-old contractor who maintains identical standards whether fixing one ceiling or transforming the Slidell Fire Department building.

Other Reviews & Ratings

Google
5.0
(62 reviews)
Facebook

100% Recommended (5 Reviews)

Angi
4.7
(6 reviews)

* Reviews Last Checked: 11-01-2025

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About Southern Dropcloth Painting LLC

When homeowner Annie Dwyer's AC unit flooded her living room, Chris Breffeilh from Southern Dropcloth Painting responded immediately and repaired the ceiling so seamlessly she noted "You can't even tell which part was repaired!" Months later, Annie called again for nursery painting. This immediate availability combined with meticulous craftsmanship defines how the father-son operation serves Louisiana's Northshore, where delays mean family disruption and quality determines repeat business.

Owner Chris Breffeilh and son Noah have built over 90 five-star Google reviews through consistent practices. Painter Joe executes cabinet refinishing and drywall repairs with precision one reviewer called "a true artist." Painter Ron handles door refinishing so skillfully that wooden front doors become "so beautiful." When Mike and Mark join larger projects, Noah coordinates through daily site inspections. From Covington, they handle everything from single nursery rooms to 1,200-square-foot apartment transformations requiring popcorn ceiling removal.

The business operates through word-of-mouth referrals. Tony LaRosa hired them three times over three years. Jean Bazer stated "There is no other company I would rather do business with."  It captures a contractor where Chris provides "clearly laid-out, step-by-step proposals" that never increase in price, crews address issues without change orders, and the "most courteous and respectful contractors" convert first-time customers into loyal repeat clients.

Other Reviews & Ratings

Google
4.9
(97 reviews)
Facebook

100% Recommended (5 Reviews)

Yelp
4.0
(4 reviews)
Angi
5.0
(7 reviews)

* Reviews Last Checked: 10-31-2025