Braun's Painting, LLC

The process begins with a phone or Zoom call where Steve discusses the project scope and provides budget parameters at no charge. Clients who move forward receive an in-home visit and an itemized electronic proposal. Once approved, a crew of three to four arrives on the scheduled start date. Sam Scozzafava described the arc as great to work with, from the initial estimate and walk-thru meetings to the last paint stroke and clean up, while Deborah Desantis noted that the response time was outstanding and there was no ghosting at any stage.

Steve personally manages every active job rather than delegating oversight. Customers report that he shows up daily to check progress, fields calls promptly, and follows through on the smallest details. Angela shared that Steve showed up daily to check on the boys and see if we were satisfied, and Michael Drogo noted he was there every step of the way constantly checking in making sure we are happy.

The team removes cabinet fronts and sprays them at their Camillus shop for a factory-smooth finish, while completing on-site prep and wall work simultaneously. Before any paint is mixed, clients can take home pre-painted sample doors to compare shades under their own lighting. James Cerankowski recalled that Steve let me take home pre-painted cabinet doors for several days to see the difference under various lighting conditions, and Lisa Mahoney added that picking up samples at the office helped her pin point the right colors.

Customers who worked from home during multi-room projects report minimal disruption. The crew wears protective shoe covers, shields furniture, and vacuums at the end of each work day. Madeline Colvin, who works remotely, wrote that the crew was absolutely respectful, courteous, and really a pleasure to be around. It did not disrupt my work schedule one bit, and Betty noted the team made what she expected to be a stressful whole-house project so much easier.

The single one-star review on record came from a reviewer the company states it has no record of ever working with. Steve posted a detailed public response explaining the situation, invited the reviewer to elaborate, and reported the review to Google. The transparency of the response, which referenced his direct knowledge of every customer, demonstrates the accountability that comes with an owner-operated business.

Braun's Painting treats surface preparation as the foundation of every job. For interiors, the team cleans walls, repairs holes and cracks, and protects all furnishings. For exteriors, they pressure wash, scrape, sand, caulk, prime bare wood, and replace rotted siding before any paint goes on. Kathy Heater highlighted the repair of cracks and wall damage on 20-foot ceilings, and Robert Mueller described how the crew transformed a 30 year old garage interior, with falling joint tapes and faded dry wall, into a brand new looking room.

New York does not require a state-level painting contractor license. Braun's Painting, LLC is registered as a Domestic LLC with the NY Department of State (DOS ID 5653759, filed November 2019, status Active). The firm holds EPA Lead-Safe Certification and carries a two-million-dollar general liability policy with workers' compensation and disability coverage for all employees.

-Verification Sources: NY Secretary of State, braunspainting.com/residential, braunspainting.com/epa-lead-certification