When Ali Gaffke's ceilings looked like "the surface of the moon" with craters throughout, painter Tony "worked total magic to resurface" them into smooth, flawless surfaces. This ability to transform damaged walls and ceilings into pristine finishes defines how Inspired Services & Painting approaches every project in Northeast Ohio.
Owner Mark Laudato founded Inspired Services LLC in 2013, bringing experience from managing Sherwin-Williams stores and over two decades in the painting industry. The fully insured team includes lead painters Tony, Fred, and Logan, each known for specific strengths. Tony specializes in drywall repair and ceiling retexturing. Fred handles detailed trim work and cutting in. Logan manages larger projects and customer accommodations.
The company handles interior and exterior residential painting, cabinet refinishing, wallpaper removal, and commercial projects. Based in Bath, they serve Akron, Medina, Hudson, Brunswick, Copley, Cuyahoga Falls, Canton, and surrounding Northeast Ohio communities. Inspired Services & Painting is BBB accredited and provides free estimates on all projects.
Updated: 04-06-2026
Daily cleanup stands out across dozens of reviews. Julie Charles noted the crew "cleaned EVERYTHING up each night, even though we told them that they could leave a few things out." Peggy Schobert was "most impressed with how they left the job site every night" and called it "so respectful of my space." Dr. David Kimberly emphasized that "every night the work areas were clean and organized" during his garage project.
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Tony has developed a reputation for difficult ceiling work. Ali Gaffke described ceilings that "looked like the surface of the moon" before Tony "worked total magic to resurface" them, eliminating the "moon craters" entirely. Megan Jonaitis specifically thanked Tony for a "full sand and re-texture" of her kitchen ceiling. Kim Smith noted that after water damage left her ceilings "damaged and peeling," Tony "made them look brand new."
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J Bird hired Inspired for "the entire interior of our 4100 sq/ft house on three separate levels" during a chaotic remodel. Despite juggling multiple contractors, J Bird found the process "seamless" and praised the team's "emphasis on communication, upfront honesty about job specifics, and transparency with cost." Todd Nemec similarly had the "entire interior of our 3700 ft2 home" painted and felt "comfortable having them in our home for the week."
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Mark Laudato demonstrates flexibility with scheduling. Abbey Pae appreciated that "Mark put up with me all year as this was not a rush job and our life decisions changed a bit through the process." Damentia Wright found that despite being "out of his area, he still upheld his commitment to provide me service." Karen Amer noted Mark "was able to move up the actual painting day to accommodate our needs" when her schedule shifted.
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Customers who gathered multiple quotes report competitive pricing. Abbey Pae "sourced about 5 painting quotes" and found Inspired "came in the middle but was the most personable during the quote." Haley Arnold called them "the most reasonable quote we received." Pete noted that even when his project "ended up being more work and more time consuming than originally planned," the team still "gave us a very fair price."
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Fred receives consistent praise for precision work. Haley Arnold noted "Fred was so detailed cutting in all the trim." Jason Haws called both Tony and Fred "true craftsmen" whose "attention to detail and skill in the art of painting is exceptional." Andreea Grecu praised Fred alongside Tony and Logan for wallpaper removal, noting they "paid very close attention to detail and didn't rush the job."
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Several customers return repeatedly. Rachel Anderson stated Inspired has "done many projects in my home" and they "exceed my expectations." Amanda Wang has "used Inspired Services & Painting for several projects now" and remains "consistently impressed by how detail-oriented they are." Cheryl AW noted the team has worked to "repair and repaint almost the entire inside of our home" over time, calling them "professional, hardworking and skilled."
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Ohio does not require a state-level painting contractor license. The Ohio Construction Industry Licensing Board only licenses specific trades such as HVAC, electrical, and plumbing, and painters are not included. Inspired Services LLC is registered as a Domestic Limited Liability Company with the Ohio Secretary of State, Entity No. 2193481, with an original filing date of April 23, 2013, and Active status. Owner Mark Laudato serves as the registered agent. The company is BBB accredited and fully insured for residential and commercial projects.
-Verification Sources: Ohio Secretary of State Business Search, BBB Profile
Updated: 04-07-2026