When homeowners reach out to A&J Painting Fort Myers And Renovations, Andrea answers the phone personally. Customers describe the experience of calling her as "like calling a friend," with no automated systems or impersonal message services. She schedules Jose for an on-site consultation where he walks the property, identifies every surface that needs attention, and provides a detailed written estimate. Founded in 2018, this family-owned LLC operates from Fort Myers with Jose leading crews on-site and Andrea managing scheduling and client communication.
The company handles residential interior and exterior painting, cabinet refinishing, epoxy garage floor coatings, drywall repair, wallpaper removal, deck staining and waterproofing, and pressure washing. For out-of-town clients, Jose sends daily progress photos and videos. Crew members Leo, Catalina, Edger, and Gerald each handle specialized project roles.
The fully licensed and insured team serves Southwest Florida across Lee, Collier, Charlotte, Sarasota, Manatee, Hillsborough, and Pinellas counties. A&J Painting holds contractor licenses in both Lee County and Collier County and offers a satisfaction guarantee on all projects.
Updated: 04-06-2026
Multiple reviews describe Jose adding unprompted extras. Corey Vertich notes Jose "insisted on pressure washing the stone on our walls because he wanted the house to look perfect." Jonni C mentions the crew "replacing the house numbers, putting plastic on the car in the driveway and cleaning up." This pattern of doing more than contracted work appears throughout dozens of reviews.
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Andrea handles all scheduling and project updates, and reviewers praise her personal approach. Lexi Stevens describes calling Andrea as "like calling a friend... no message service, no requirement of impersonal correspondence." Daniel Morgovsky adds that Andrea "stays on top of things throughout the entire painting process and makes sure you stay informed at each and every stage." This direct, personal communication is a consistent theme.
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Several reviewers mention getting competing estimates. Kali Vanka reports that "out of the 3 quotes, they had the best price and shortest time expected for the project." Laura Michaels, an interior designer, notes the estimate "fell right within industry standards and aligned with what I had anticipated." Mandi Bruce-Magura describes the work as a "magical metamorphosis for a very reasonable price."
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Reviews describe thorough protection protocols. Debbie Lazorishak explains Jose "took pictures of where things were so that they could put everything back where it belonged." Mandi Bruce-Magura recounts that the crew "moved every piece of furniture, emptied closets, removed wall décor, towel racks, even the washer and dryer." Doug Smith notes they "tented off the entire kitchen to protect everything."
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Color selection support is a recurring theme in reviews. Mandi Bruce-Magura describes how Jose and Catalina "listened carefully to what I was looking for and came back with color choices they personally selected." Donna Hughes mentions Jose "took the time to help us choose the right color." Rhonda Martin adds that "we collaborated on the color and he gave me great suggestions."
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Howardcwilliams, a retired NYC union wall finisher with 31 years of experience, provides a unique industry perspective. He writes "I know a skilled painting crew when I see one" and describes watching Jose's crew "do their thing without instructions from the boss." He concludes they "are truly among some of the best," adding that the experience made him "proud to be among real pros again."
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Doug Smith's 4-star review provides a transparent look at problem resolution. He notes there was "a small amount of paint overspray in a few areas" on his kitchen cabinet project, but adds that "the team responded quickly and came back to redo the affected spots without hesitation." He called that "level of accountability" something that really stood out and still recommended the company.
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Multiple reviews address this scenario. Mandi Bruce-Magura, who lives full-time in Massachusetts, describes how Jose "sent me daily photos and videos so I could see the progress from afar." She returned to find "every item had been placed back exactly where it belonged" and "closets perfectly organized." Juan Artero similarly praises how they "maintained excellent communication since we were out of town."
-Review Snippet Sources: Google Reviews
Florida does not require a state-level painting contractor license. However, A&J Painting Fort Myers And Renovations LLC holds local contractor licenses in both Lee County (License No. PT18-10138, issued by Lee County Construction License Board) and Collier County (License No. LCC20190000129, issued by Collier County Construction License Board). The company is registered as a Florida Limited Liability Company with the Florida Division of Corporations, Document No. L18000244339, filed 10/17/2018, with Active status. Registered agent and manager is Andrea Jeria, with Jose L. Pennisi listed as manager.
-Verification Sources: Lee County Construction License Board, Collier County Construction License Board, Florida Division of Corporations (Sunbiz)
Updated: 04-07-2026