Alex Rodas founded 216 Pintura in 2020, building the Cleveland-area painting company alongside crew members Juan and Alfonso. Alex personally handles estimates and on-site project management while maintaining direct communication with clients throughout each project. Reviews mention his name in nearly every customer account, with one noting he "will be personally involved in every aspect of your project."
The company specializes in cabinet refinishing, interior and exterior painting, and work on older homes requiring extensive preparation. Their portfolio includes everything from 95-year-old cedar-sided houses needing a week of prep work to complete basement transformations and kitchen cabinet makeovers. They also offer color consultation services, ceiling painting, drywall repair, and commercial projects for businesses.
Based in Cleveland, the fully insured team serves the Greater Cleveland metro including Westlake, Rocky River, Strongsville, Avon, North Olmsted, Medina, Parma, Elyria, Lakewood, and Fairview Park. The company website states their work is "guaranteed to stand the test of time."
Multiple customers highlight extensive preparation as a defining characteristic. Sean G describes a 95-year-old cedar house where the crew "spent a week on preparation before even picking up a paintbrush." He adds their "pre-paint preparation was second to none." Marcia Hall confirms "the prep work was exhaustive" on her 100-year-old home being painted for the first time. Melanie Hudson mentions "the insane amount of prep work" required for her 22-door project.
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Punctuality emerges as a consistent theme across reviews. Joan McAuliffe notes crews were "on time every day, working 10-hour days." Susan Beech states "they arrived exactly when they said they would" and completed everything in four days. Rebecca Carte confirms the "crew was on time or early everyday." Jason Strike appreciates that when Alex "says he'll be there he shows up" and praises his "communication on the progress of the job" as excellent.
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Daily cleanup practices receive frequent praise from customers. Jose Jacobo notes "every night they cleaned up after themselves." Joan McAuliffe describes how crews "completely cleaned-up each day, removing all scraps and tools daily." Peg Indermaur confirms they "showed up promptly cleaned up after working." Alexandra Linder adds they "left our home spotless" and the "quality of their work truly exceeded our expectations."
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Cabinet projects generate enthusiastic responses from customers. Brett Wagner says his "kitchen cabinets look brand new" and praises that they "didn't skip steps and used quality products." Alexei Pepple describes "what a difference getting your cabinets and kitchen re painted." Allison Batt's 20-year-old tired cabinets became "brand new and beautiful" with "diligent care and many coats of paint." Laura DiPaola calls the work "five star."
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Reviews consistently praise their work on aging properties requiring special attention. Sean G's 95-year-old house required "loads of preparation work" on cedar siding, and he declares he's a "customer for life." Rebecca Carte's 1911 home received "a lot of prep work, and even did some carpentry." B FR notes they "did all exterior trim and wood on our 80+ year old house, which can be challenging." The price was "very reasonable."
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Follow-up responsiveness appears strong in reviews. Jason Strike describes noticing what looked like a missed area, and "Alex immediately sent the crew back." It turned out the lighting was "creating a shadow that mimicked my old wall color" but they "still came back to make sure all was good." Liz Palma notes Alex "even came back months later after I got a new door installed to finish painting a portion of the home."
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Value perception runs positive across reviews. Sean G declares their "work ethic was beyond reproach" and awards them "10 out of 10." B FR found "the price was very reasonable" for challenging 80+ year old home work. Robben Adhikari recommends them for "quality work at a fair price while maintaining amazing quality." Jason Strike notes the "price overall was very fair, and in no way did I feel like I was being overcharged."
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216 Pintura LLC is registered as a Domestic Limited Liability Company with the Ohio Secretary of State. The entity was originally filed on February 11, 2022, under Entity No. 4817727. The business status is Active. The registered agent is Frinny S Lopez at 11009 St. Mark Ave, Cleveland, OH 44111. Ohio does not require a state-level contractor license for painting work, and Cleveland does not require municipal licensing for painters.
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