Owner Tom Cooney founded CertaPro Painters of Syracuse in 2012, operating from Kirkville to serve Central New York homeowners and businesses. Production manager Lorne Cohen coordinates scheduling and conducts final walkthroughs, while sales manager Alex handles estimates and color consultations. Crew leaders Javier Rodriguez and Jack oversee most exterior projects, with painters Chris and Ashleigh managing interior work requiring precision cutting and detail finishing.
The company specializes in exterior and interior residential painting, with particular expertise in deck and porch staining, cabinet refinishing, drywall repair, and vinyl siding restoration. Projects range from single-room refreshes to complete whole-house transformations. Their commercial division handles offices, retail spaces, and multi-unit apartment complexes throughout the Syracuse metro area.
The fully insured team is EPA Lead-Safe Certified for renovation work on homes built before 1978. CertaPro offers a two-year limited warranty on most residential painting projects. They serve Syracuse, Baldwinsville, Liverpool, Clay, Cicero, Fayetteville, Manlius, Camillus, Fairmount, Jamesville, Elbridge, Minoa, and Salina.
Updated: 04-06-2026
Multiple reviews praise crews working through difficult conditions. One customer noted Javier's team was "out in the extreme heat painting our house" while another mentioned the crew worked through "90 plus degrees" without complaint. Jack's crew demonstrated similar dedication, with customers appreciating their persistence through temperature swings and humidity affecting paint application timing.
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Javier Rodriguez receives consistent praise across dozens of reviews. Customers describe him as "hardworking, professional, and friendly" with one noting his team was "very respectful and hard working." Another homeowner mentioned Javier "took such great care" of their property. His attention to preparation work and final details appears throughout customer feedback.
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Reviews highlight production manager Lorne Cohen's communication style. One customer stated Lorne "answered texts and phone calls promptly" and "conducted the final walk-through to ensure everything was perfect." Sales manager Alex receives similar praise for keeping customers "informed about the schedule" and working with homeowners on color selection.
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Cleanup receives frequent positive mentions in customer reviews. One homeowner noted the crew left their property "cleaner than when they started" while another described finding "no mess, no fuss" after an extensive exterior project. Crews move furniture carefully, protect landscaping, and remove all debris. Several reviews mention painters covering floors and fixtures during interior work.
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Deck staining represents a significant portion of their work, with crew leader Jack frequently mentioned. One lakefront homeowner praised Jack's creativity when he "took the initiative to use stones from our shoreline to build up the last step" that was previously muddy. Customers describe 40-year-old porches looking "great" after restoration with proper preparation.
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Reviews show mixed experiences with problem resolution. One customer with metallic paint concerns noted issues were "addressed and it looks excellent" after follow-up work. However, some reviews indicate inconsistency in how different crews handle challenges. Production manager Lorne typically coordinates any necessary follow-up visits and touch-up work when resolution occurs.
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Respect for property appears throughout customer feedback. One reviewer noted the crew was "very careful not to disturb anything" while working inside their home. Another mentioned painters were "mindful of our pets" and worked around family routines. Crews receive praise for treating homes "as if they were their own" according to multiple homeowners.
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New York State does not require a state-level painting contractor license, and Onondaga County (Syracuse area) has no local painting contractor license requirement. The business is registered as CERTAPRO PAINTERS OF SYRACUSE, a Domestic Limited Liability Company, with the NY Department of State. Entity No. 4889069. The LLC was initially filed on April 18, 2016 and maintains Active status. The company is EPA Lead-Safe Certified for work on pre-1978 homes.
-Verification Sources: NY Department of State Division of Corporations, NY Department of Health (Lead-Safe Certification)
Updated: 04-07-2026