J Carey Painting has been transforming residential and commercial properties throughout Delaware County, Pennsylvania for over 30 years. Founded by Delaware County resident John Carey, who began painting professionally over three decades ago, the company originally started in 2007 but was rebranded as J. Carey Painting in 2014. This family-owned painting company has built its reputation on a foundation of professionalism, integrity, and unwavering commitment to customer satisfaction.
The company specializes in comprehensive painting services, utilizing only the highest quality materials and cutting-edge equipment to ensure exceptional results. Their dedication to quality is exemplified by their exclusive use of KCMA (Kitchen Cabinet Manufacturers Association) certified products for cabinet painting, which are superior to regular paints widely used throughout the country. J Carey Painting follows a 14-step process that ensures quality control on every project. The company maintains full licensing and insurance coverage for client protection. According to BuildZoom records, J Carey Painting holds a $500,000 insurance policy with Main Street America Assurance Company.
The company's commitment to excellence extends beyond the quality of their work to their professional conduct – crews arrive on time, work efficiently to stay on schedule and budget, and maintain a clean, safe environment by covering furniture and floors and cleaning up at the end of each day. Owner John Carey maintains an active presence on job sites and provides daily updates to keep clients informed of progress, embodying the company's philosophy of treating every job with the attention it deserves, regardless of size.
Exceptional Professionalism and Quality Workmanship
J Carey Painting has earned widespread acclaim for their meticulous attention to detail and superior craftsmanship. Carol Sander from Delaware County praised the team's work on her extensive first-floor renovation, noting "I was impressed at the days of extensive and detailed prep work that was done before the painting even started" and emphasized how "everyone respected our home in how they acted while they were here working and also with how they left our home cleaned up at the end of every day." Recent customer Vincent Ciccarelli gave what he called a "10-star review," stating "The prep work was terrific, the painting work is perfect and the clean up was immaculate."
Expertise in Specialized Projects
The company has demonstrated particular excellence in challenging and specialized painting projects. Jason Olcese, who has used J Carey Painting for over 5 years, highlighted their cabinet painting expertise: "After talking to John about his process, we knew he was our guy. To say they turned out great is an understatement. We receive nonstop compliments on his work." Nick Sunderland praised their versatility, noting how John "was able to remove all of the popcorn ceilings throughout our whole home, sanded and painted the ceilings" and helped prepare walls for their own painting project.
Outstanding Customer Service and Communication
Customers consistently praise John Carey's communication skills and dedication to customer satisfaction. Jade Hollis appreciated that "John took his craft seriously and was clear in what exactly needed to be done given our walls were in pretty bad shape." The company's responsiveness has also impressed clients, with Christopher John noting "Apart from being a perfectionist in every detail of his work he has also responded very quickly." Multiple customers mention John's helpful color consultation services, with one reviewer noting how "He took the time to discuss color options and provided valuable advice that helped me choose the perfect shades for each room."
Building Long-Term Customer Relationships
Many reviews highlight the trust and loyalty J Carey Painting has built with repeat customers. Josh Finley shared, "We have had John and crew for all our painting needs for the last 10 years. They have been awesome and it is a comfort knowing we have someone we can depend on when we have a need." Melissa Schwartz, another long-term customer, noted that when John and his crew work on their typically large projects, "they fit in just like members of the family."
Professional Issue Resolution
While the company maintains an overwhelmingly positive reputation with 59 five-star reviews out of 60 total Google reviews, they demonstrated professional handling of their single negative review. When Matt posted a one-star review stating "Unprofessional - confirmed twice for an appt.. no call no showed," owner John Carey responded immediately with concern and professionalism. He apologized for the missed appointment, suggested there might be an issue with their new scheduling system, and committed to investigating the matter. In a follow-up response, John indicated that after thoroughly checking their appointment records, they could not locate the customer's information and asked if a different name might have been used, demonstrating genuine effort to resolve the issue and improve their systems.
Updated: 04-06-2026