Joe Schembri and his wife Cindy founded J&B Painting in 1999, building the company from their Farmington Road shop in Livonia to a team of over 23 painters. Joe handles every estimate personally, walks each property before quoting, and returns to job sites throughout the project to inspect progress. Office Manager Cindy Iafrate coordinates scheduling and client communication from the main office.
The company handles residential and commercial painting across southeast Michigan, with particular strength in exterior whole-house transformations, basement ceiling spray work, cabinet refinishing, deck staining, drywall repair, and epoxy floor coatings. Lead painter Freddy brings three decades of experience to projects ranging from ceiling restorations to garage patching, while crew members Elli, Tom, Nico, and Miguel each run their own job sites.
The fully bonded and insured team requires no down payment on residential projects, collecting payment only after customer satisfaction. J&B Painting offers a two-year-plus warranty on all work and is OSHA certified. They serve Livonia, Northville, Novi, Canton, Plymouth, Farmington Hills, Birmingham, Royal Oak, and surrounding communities.
Updated: 03-26-2026
Freddy appears in over a dozen reviews spanning ceiling work, drywall repair, cabinet painting, and full exteriors. Gerald described him as having "three decades of painting experience across two continents" and noted there was "not a drop of paint anywhere it did not belong." Cynthia Garman called him "Freddie the Pro" after watching his prep work on water-damaged ceilings. His consistency across project types stands out.
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Reviews consistently describe floor covers, plastic sheeting, fixture removal, and thorough taping before any paint is applied. Kelly Schulte noted that J&B "tapes, puts down plastic, removes fixtures/shutters, PROTECTS your home and belongings." Justyna Zagorska added they "spent a lot of time covering and making sure all our belongings were protected." Post-project cleanup includes vacuuming, tape removal, and debris hauling.
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Kelly Schulte hired a solo painter who left her exterior job mid-project and was even painting during a storm. She called Joe, who came out the same day to assess the situation. Kelly reported he "agreed to take on the job and had his guys out there THE NEXT DAY." She compared the two experiences in detail, concluding J&B is "the real deal" and has since used them for interior, exterior, and epoxy work.
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Multiple reviews mention competitive pricing alongside quality results. Gerald shared he "honestly feel like I got an amazing value for my money" after a basement ceiling job. Tracy Basing noted "you pay for what you get" and praised the craftsmanship for both wood repairs and painting. Katherine Ralston described J&B's exterior work as done at "a very competitive price." The company requires no down payment on residential projects.
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Drywall and carpentry work come up frequently in reviews. John Bowker called the team "excellent carpenters" after they replaced rotted trim before painting his Ann Arbor home. Kathryn Rice had a dining room hole repaired and described Freddie as "an artist" who "completely recreated the space." Sherry Mcclendon praised Marteen for rebuilding her balcony in hours and Freddy for a seamless garage patch.
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Several business owners confirm fast commercial turnarounds. Trang Page reported J&B completed her "1700 sqf business with 3 rooms done in 7 hours" and left the nail salon spotless. Michelle Schoenheide praised how they "scheduled us fast and painted the entire clinic quick" while working around her urgent care's needs. Chandler Gimson at St. Mary Child Care Center noted the team "completed the job on time and thoroughly cleaned up."
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Repeat business is a clear pattern. Kat described herself as a repeat customer, having hired J&B first for interior work and then returning for a full exterior, calling them "EXCEPTIONAL." Alysha Faulkner confirmed it was her "second time using J&B and definitely not the last time." Kelly Schulte also returned for a second project, having now used J&B for interior, exterior, and basement epoxy work.
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Michigan repealed the state-level painting contractor license requirement in March 2019, so painters are no longer required to hold a Maintenance and Alteration Contractor license through LARA. J&B Painting, Inc. is registered with the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs as a Domestic Profit Corporation under Entity No. 800293429 (initially filed 3/17/2000, entity status Active). The company claims fully licensed and insured status on its website.
-Verification Sources: Michigan LARA Business Registry (https://mibusinessregistry.lara.state.mi.us/search/business)
Updated: 03-26-2026