Our Chooz Score evaluates 44 factors across reviews, digital presence, and business credentials. Here's what stands out for CertaPro Painters of Westchester NY and Southern CT
Mitchell Berliner founded this CertaPro Painters franchise in 1998, building the operation from the Bedford Hills office on Bedford Road. Mitch oversees estimates and client relationships while Production Manager Jai LaPorte handles warranty supervision and job site quality. Account managers Kevin Ponce, Frank Benedetto, and Tanner coordinate projects from proposal through completion.
The company handles residential and commercial painting across a broad range of services, from whole-home interior and exterior transformations to cabinet refinishing, deck staining, carpentry repairs, and Citadel garage floor coatings. Projects span single-room refreshes to multi-building commercial contracts, including pool resurfacing and parking lot striping. Crews range from 3 to 10 painters, each led by a dedicated working job site supervisor.
The fully insured team holds Westchester County Home Improvement Contractor License and Connecticut Home Improvement Contractor Registration. CertaPro Painters of Westchester offers a two-year warranty on all services and features Benjamin Moore, Sherwin Williams, Farrow & Ball, and Fine Paints of Europe products. They serve Westchester, Putnam, and Dutchess counties in New York, Southern Connecticut, the Bronx, and Manhattan.
Updated: 04-06-2026
Reviews consistently identify team members across different roles. Emily Goldfeder describes Danny as "very professional and kind" and praises Melvin's punctuality. Sharareh Noorbaloochi recalls Kevin sending "a thoughtful message introducing the whole team." Yelp reviewer Linda P. notes that "Fernando and his crew showed great respect." The pattern of naming painters, account managers, and production staff appears across Google, Yelp, and Facebook reviews.
-Review Snippet Sources: Google Reviews, Yelp
Melisa Prevost had her kitchen cabinets sprayed on-site and says the result was "AMAZING... my cabinets look like they are brand new." She credits Tanner's attentive sales guidance, Kristine's color matching, and Henry's team communication throughout a naturally disruptive process. Susan Weaver adds that CertaPro was "very responsive to my request for an estimate to have my kitchen cabinets painted."
-Review Snippet Sources: Google Reviews
Garage floor coatings have become a growing specialty. Heike Schneider, a professional architect, says the result "more than met my expectations." R Jay describes the process as "very organized" with the garage left immaculate. Yelp reviewer Gregory M. confirms a "great experience from estimate to execution." Eric Lester handles consultations, with customers reporting on-site quotes within 24 hours of initial contact.
-Review Snippet Sources: Google Reviews, Yelp
Sharareh Noorbaloochi notes receiving "regular updates and photos of the progress" throughout her project. The company assigns account managers, production managers, and job site supervisors to each job. Richard Kerley says "communication during the project was outstanding" and Walter Lindley adds that painter Humberto was "so good at making me aware of what was going on every day."
-Review Snippet Sources: Google Reviews
Paula Lapkin's experience highlights the warranty process. After initial trim work needed attention, Production Manager Jai LaPorte and his team returned and she says they went "above and beyond to ensure complete satisfaction." Paul Kleinman confirms that when touch-ups were needed, "they were prompt about coming back." The company offers a two-year warranty on all services with dedicated warranty supervisors assigned to each case.
-Review Snippet Sources: Google Reviews
Long-term relationships are a consistent theme. Rob Mann says he has "used CertaPro for 12 years for paint jobs and power washing." Adam Metzinger has been using them "for over 10 years and two separate homes." Natalie Golomb mentions returning for a second project, and Barbara Policastro called back two years later for paint color information and was impressed they responded "within a half hour."
-Review Snippet Sources: Google Reviews
One negative reviewer, Courtland Jesterday, felt quotes were "profusely inflated" compared to a lower-cost alternative. Rob Mann offers the counterpoint that CertaPro is "not the cheapest in town, but the best value for sure." Multiple reviewers describe pricing as fair and reasonably priced. The company provides detailed written proposals with locked-in pricing and signed change orders for any adjustments.
-Review Snippet Sources: Google Reviews
New York State does not require a state-level painting contractor license. Westchester County requires a Home Improvement Contractor License under County Code Art. XVI §863.312. CertaPro Painters of Westchester holds Westchester County HIC License No. WC-15871-H04 (Active, expiring 10/12/2026). The franchise also holds Connecticut Home Improvement Contractor Registration No. HIC.0678362 (expiring 3/31/2026). The corporate entity is EMBE Home Solutions Inc., registered as a New York domestic business corporation.
-Verification Sources: Westchester County Consumer Protection, CT eLicense, NY Department of State
Updated: 04-07-2026