John Mancilla founded Jumbo Painting, Inc. in 2017 after spending years in the remodeling and construction industry, where he discovered his passion for the painting craft. From the company's North Tampa location on Ashley Street, John personally walks each property with customers before providing a quote. Project manager Oscar coordinates on-site operations while office manager Jami handles scheduling and sends daily photo updates to clients. Crew members Luis and Augusto bring consistent precision to every residential and commercial project.
The company handles interior and exterior painting across the Tampa Bay area, with particular strength in whole-home transformations, cabinet refinishing, deck painting, drywall repair, and pressure washing. Commercial projects have included hotels, warehouses, churches, and the South Tampa YMCA. John provides hands-on color consultation, helping homeowners choose combinations that complement their properties and neighborhoods.
The fully insured team backs all work with a two-year workmanship warranty and a 100% satisfaction guarantee. Jumbo Painting holds PCA membership and has been BBB-accredited since 2021. They serve Tampa, St. Petersburg, Clearwater, Largo, Lutz, Odessa, Safety Harbor, Wesley Chapel, and surrounding Tampa Bay communities.
Updated: 04-09-2026
Kevin Bender noted that "John was present and available and you can tell cares about the business he owns." This hands-on ownership style appears throughout reviews. George Horchak describes John walking the entire property to identify concerns, while Susan Ireland appreciated that "John did a great job keeping me updated and was very responsive." John's presence during projects sets the quality standard for his crew.
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Carlos Ruiz, an 8-year repeat customer, observed the crew "blanket the entire place with masking tape, paper and plastic wrap to make sure no paint goes where it shouldn't." Jerry DiFabrizio added that they "taped and protected everything including the neighbors boat." Belinda Conway confirmed the precision, noting "a perfect job with no paint mess" and lines that were exact.
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PATRICK LEDUC described shopping around before selecting Jumbo, calling them "the highest quality for the lowest price." Eric Pourmand confirmed that "John managed to beat most of the other quotes I got from other companies." Susan Ireland also found the price "competitive compared to other quotes." The pattern suggests Jumbo consistently wins on value without sacrificing craftsmanship.
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Farheen Hutchinson noted they "threw in some bonus painted areas along with power washing our driveway and sidewalks." Kate Greenough reported that painters Luis and Augusto "even rehung my tv and artwork after the paint dried." Jennifer Kelly shared that during her mother's project, the team "even changed out a door for us" while navigating a complicated probate and hurricane situation.
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Carlos Ruiz described a partnership "8 years long and counting," having hired Jumbo for the same home twice. Linda Lieberher was "so pleased with the interior I hired Jumbo Paint to take care of my exterior." Diana Emerson used them across "both homes we have owned." Andrea Nincehelser, based in North Florida, has relied on Jumbo for her Tampa rental properties for years.
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Myrna Starr shared that "Jami kept me updated daily with pictures, the communication and attention I received was top notch." Eric Pourmand described the office staff as "a delight to work with and very responsive to my emails and texts." David Bailey noted that "Jami and John worked with me to accommodate" when his personal schedule shifted during the project.
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Anita sarkkinen found John "knowledgeable about choosing colors that look great together" for her ranch house exterior. Gabby Redmond confirmed John went "the extra mile when I was going through the process of choosing the right colors." Robert Abreu said he "trusted their advise with colors and the products top of the line." John and his office staff both assist with selection and product guidance.
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Florida does not require a state-level painting contractor license. Jumbo Painting, Inc. is registered as a Florida Profit Corporation with the Florida Division of Corporations (Sunbiz), Document No. P17000020724, with an effective date of March 1, 2017. The corporation's status is Active. John Mancilla serves as President and Registered Agent, with Lina Mancilla as Vice President. The principal address is 8417 N. Ashley St, Tampa, FL 33604.
-Verification Sources: Florida Division of Corporations (Sunbiz), Project License Lookup File
Updated: 04-09-2026