When homeowners across the greater Cleveland area need their property refreshed, C & J Painting walks them through a clear process from first call to final walkthrough. The journey begins with owner Michael Kowal visiting the home for a same-day or next-day estimate, breaking down time, materials, and preparation needs so there are no surprises.
Once the project starts, a dedicated in-house crew arrives on schedule and treats each home with care and respect. Reviewers name team members like Cory, Johnny, Riley, and Eme, noting how they protect landscaping and flower beds, cover surfaces thoroughly, and clean up as if they were never there. The team handles everything from full exterior repaints and basement ceiling sprays to cabinet refinishing, deck staining, and drywall repair.
As a second-generation, family-owned operation based in Parma, C & J Painting backs every painting job with a 100% satisfaction guarantee. The crew works with Benjamin Moore products on both residential and commercial projects, serving neighborhoods from Lakewood to Mentor and throughout Northeast Ohio's western suburbs.
Updated: 05-21-2026
From the moment a homeowner reaches out, owner Michael Kowal makes the process feel personal. Catherine Dahlem described how he came right to her house and gave a very reasonable quote within two days of meeting his crew in the neighborhood. Cheryl Treb noted that Michael quoted a reasonable price and the crew arrived on time and ready to go, setting a professional tone before any brush hits the wall.
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Michael Kowal stays hands-on from the estimate through final walkthrough. Greg Payne shared that Michael and his crew showed up on time, worked quietly and quickly, did everything they said they were going to do on schedule and on budget. Brennan McFarland added that Michael helped him pick colors and included power washing the driveway, going well beyond the original scope without being asked.
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Exterior repaints are among the most-reviewed services the company offers. Brennan McFarland described the transformation as making the house look like it de-aged 30 years after a full exterior repaint with color consultation. Tammy Dabrowski praised the crew's impressive attention to detail and their care in working around a pond and new gutters, saying they went above and beyond in restoring her home.
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C & J Painting fields named, in-house painters rather than anonymous subcontractors. Mandi Bolibrush praised Corey and Johnny as professional, respectful, and timely during a basement ceiling spray job. Cheryl Treb worked with Cory, Johnny, and Riley on interior touch-ups and cabinet painting, describing them as concerned about doing a good job. Catherine Dahlem highlighted Eme and Jony's respectful approach and Emmy's knowledgeable color advice.
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Wood staining and painting represent a significant portion of the crew's work. Rebecca Nash raved that her deck looks absolutely beautiful and better than it has ever looked after a full staining. Billy Cutlow reached out for a fence staining and noted Mike dropped off a pamphlet of colors and had it stained all in just a few days. Alice Rybicki had a large shadow box fence painted alongside her overhang and basement in a single afternoon.
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Value comes up repeatedly without prompting from reviewers. Elizabeth Bertussi said the team came in lower than any quote they looked at for a full kitchen cabinet transformation. Margaret-Mary Doucette emphasized receiving a fair price for her exterior job, while Chuck Clemens highlighted that Michael was willing to take on a small job that most service providers wouldn't even bid on or bid crazy high. Several reviewers independently use the word "affordable."
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Interior work ranges from single-room touch-ups to full-home repaints. Matt Parker described how the team transformed his basement from just another part of the house to a destination hang-out. Melanie Zivkovich hired C & J to repaint an entire home's downstairs after moving in, noting they paid attention to all details. Connie Holland praised the work in her sun room, living room, and kitchen, calling the rooms wonderful and the price reasonable.
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C & J Painting operates as C & J PAINTING LLC, registered with the Ohio Secretary of State as Entity No. 4945522, filed on October 25, 2022, with an Active status. The registered agent is Michael Kowal at 2430 Center Drive, Parma, OH 44134. Ohio does not require a state-level painting contractor license, and the company states on its website that it maintains all licenses and insurance required for its service area.
-Verification Sources: Ohio Secretary of State Business Search, Company Website
Updated: 05-21-2026