Too many Tampa Bay homeowners have dealt with painters who cut corners on preparation, leave behind messy job sites, or vanish when issues arise after the final coat dries. Kevin Brennan, a retired District Chief with Largo Fire Rescue and U.S. Air Force veteran, founded Brennan's Painting on a different set of values. Since 1995, the fully licensed and insured company has built its reputation on thorough surface preparation, in-house crews, and a commitment to leaving every home better than they found it.
The company handles residential and commercial painting across Pinellas and Hillsborough counties, with particular strengths in exterior restorations, cabinet refinishing, hurricane damage repair, stucco work, and custom carpentry. Color consultant Christie Haby of InVision Interiors guides clients through palette selection, while VP of Sales Riley Brennan and Lead Kitchen Designer Meaghan Gonzalez round out the leadership team.
Brennan's is a BBB-accredited, Christian, family-owned corporation with over 30 years of experience. The PCA member team uses Benjamin Moore and Sherwin-Williams products exclusively and offers a five-year written guarantee on cabinet refinishing projects. Based in Seminole, they serve communities from Clearwater to St. Petersburg and throughout the greater Tampa Bay area.
Updated: 04-06-2026
Customers consistently describe extensive prep as the foundation of every Brennan's project. Joseph I detailed how the crew handled "stucco pressure washing, crack filling, gap sealing, and priming" before painting his home's exterior for the first time in 15 years. Jennifer Murphy observed the preparation was "second to none" with pressure washing, sanding, scraping, and caulking. This investment in surface work before painting is a recurring pattern across dozens of reviews.
-Review Snippet Sources: Google Reviews
Reviews describe a crew that treats every home as if it were their own. Lisa Ferrero reported there "wasn't a drop of paint anywhere it wasn't supposed to be" after her luxury condo's full interior was painted. Brian Theriault noted the crew "put everything back exactly where it was prior to the start of the job" and even worked Saturdays to stay on schedule. Marcia praised John and Edgar for leaving her condo "immaculate" each evening before departing.
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The company has an unusual number of long-term relationships. Ellen Mack declared Brennan's "the only painters I will use" after eight years as a client. Lisa Ferrero and her husband have been "happy customers of Brennan's Painting for 10 years," while kirsten thomas reported using them "for over 15 years." Lydia Ulatowski hired them after Hurricane Milton in 2024 and returned again in 2026, calling them "dependable, trustworthy" with very reasonable pricing.
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Reviews name over a dozen team members with specific praise. Jason Williams described Oscar and his brothers as "amongst the best workers that we have ever worked with." Diane Ferraro specifically requested Darlene for a return project, calling her "excellent." Ingrid Hansen singled out Darlene and Rick as "two highly skilled craftspeople" who transformed a tired condo lobby. Nigel Witsey appears frequently as project manager, while Kevin personally oversees color selection and quality checks.
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Several customers who obtained competitive bids chose Brennan's and felt the investment was justified. Ed Meyer found "pricing was competitive with the other 2 bids we received." Tina Clark confirmed the price was "competitive with other quotes" for her Belleair Bluffs office buildings. Kevin Welland described the company as "top-tier quality at a fair and reasonable price." The Alvarado Condominium Association selected Brennan's from seven licensed bidders after ranking presentation, quality, and cost.
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Multiple customers hired Brennan's after hurricanes Helene and Milton damaged their properties. Barbara Meyer reported the wood damage repair was "extremely thorough" and the result made her home "look like a totally new house." Michele Kirse described how Kevin and Nigel guided her through renovating her mother's hurricane-destroyed condo, handling "painting, texture, baseboards, doors & trims" during "such an emotional, difficult time."
-Review Snippet Sources: Google Reviews, Yelp
Brennan's has completed commercial projects on tight schedules without disrupting daily operations. Joe W praised the crew for working "after hours day in and day out" on his large commercial job, noting they were "so clean we never knew they were there the previous evening." Jennifer Clarke had her Woodhouse Spa in St. Pete painted while it remained open seven days a week, and the team "seamlessly accommodated our operating hours."
-Review Snippet Sources: Google Reviews
Color guidance appears as a consistent theme across reviews. Joseph I appreciated Kevin helping him "down-select the exterior color" from many options to find "the perfect shade." Kim Runyon described how "the communication and care about selecting the correct paint color" exceeded expectations. Patricia Garden, who struggled with choosing exterior accent colors, said Kevin was "so helpful" and even recommended the most durable paint type for her saltwater-adjacent location.
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Florida does not require a state-level painting-specific license. However, Pinellas County requires contractor licensing through the Pinellas County Construction Licensing Board. Brennan's Painting holds a Certified Building Contractor license, CBC1258714, and states they are licensed in both Pinellas and Hillsborough counties. The business is registered as BRENNAN'S PAINTING INC., a Florida Profit Corporation, Document No. P98000071234, FEI/EIN 59-3524493, filed 08/12/1998, Status Active. Kevin M Brennan serves as President and Laura L Brennan as Assistant Secretary. The principal address is 10575 68th Ave, Unit C, Seminole, FL 33772.
-Verification Sources: Florida Sunbiz (FL Division of Corporations), Florida DBPR (MyFloridaLicense.com), Pinellas County Construction Licensing Board
Updated: 04-07-2026