Customers across Philadelphia describe a recurring pattern in their reviews, crews that prep walls and ceilings carefully, arrive on time, and leave each room cleaner than they found it. Owner Kenny Rathgeb brings eighteen years of experience that began in a custom cabinet shop sanding and staining fine casework, and reviewers regularly name the people who do the work, among them Israel, Elvin, Primo, Elmer, and Adam.
The team handles interior and exterior residential painting, kitchen cabinet refinishing, drywall and plaster repair, deck stripping and staining, wallpaper removal, and power washing. Many homeowners describe older Philadelphia houses with plaster walls, soot, mildew, or peeling exteriors that the crew restored to a smooth, factory-fresh finish.
What stands out most in customer accounts is communication and follow-through. Reviewers mention detailed written estimates that document scope and cost before work begins, daily updates with photos, and a willingness to handle small extras without being asked. A large share describe themselves as repeat customers who plan to hire Kenny's Painting again, citing meticulous attention to detail and a clean, respectful presence in their homes.
Updated: 05-29-2026
Customers repeatedly describe careful preparation and tidy worksites. Jen Cos wrote that the team "carefully prepped walls, ceilings, doors, and trim before getting to work" and "cleaned constantly to minimize dust." Michael Verrecchio noted the crew left his house "cleaner then when they arrived" at the end of each day. Several reviewers mention furniture being moved, covered, and put back.
-Review Snippet Sources: Google Reviews
Multiple customers highlight proactive communication. Nancy Carlyle Harlan called Kenny "a great communicator, keeping us in the loop as he did our job and sending us pictures." Laura Corrento said the communication was "outstanding" with the team "always keeping us up to date on what was happening." Reviewers frequently note prompt replies to the first inquiry and quick scheduling.
-Review Snippet Sources: Google Reviews
Kitchen cabinet work draws consistent praise. Kaitlin Myers wrote that the finished cabinets made the kitchen "feel like brand new kitchen" and that the team "walked us through all the steps." David Bernauer hired the crew for cabinet refurbishment and bathroom painting and said his expertise "truly transformed our space." Joe Woj received a detailed document explaining the entire cabinet process and cost before work began.
-Review Snippet Sources: Google Reviews
Several reviews describe unrequested extras. Abby Mayer wrote that Kenny "went above and beyond my expectations" when a roller shade could not be rehung, buying and installing new shades himself. Nicole Moore credited the crew with fitting in an extra room and a cleanup that was "nothing short of amazing." HS L recalled that for every problem raised, Kenny simply said "We'll handle that" and did.
-Review Snippet Sources: Google Reviews
Reviewers with aging Philadelphia houses describe extensive restoration. Elise B has an old home with plaster walls that still had "many flaws," and wrote that the crew patched and sanded them "with professional tools and made them look 100x better." Christine Zucker said the team "took great care to prep the walls, which had been neglected and were peeling and partially covered in mildew."
-Review Snippet Sources: Google Reviews
Repeat business runs through the reviews. Zibby88 wrote that the crew's attention to detail makes "hiring them time after time a no-brainer" and identified as a repeat customer. James Ciambella said he had "used his services a few times" and stayed happy throughout. Jenna noted the team had "done a ton of work at my new house" after an earlier exterior job, and plans to keep using them.
-Review Snippet Sources: Google Reviews
Customers describe fair, transparent pricing. On Yelp, Janet N. called the crew "professional, timely, thorough, and true experts." On Facebook, Jim Crossan wrote that Kenny is "the most honest straightforward person I know" who "takes pride in his work." Shannon McFadden described an "amazing paint job at an affordable rate," and John G said the "very thorough quotes" helped with budgeting.
-Review Snippet Sources: Yelp; Facebook; Google Reviews
Kenny's Painting, LLC is registered as a Pennsylvania domestic limited liability company with the Pennsylvania Department of State, Entity No. 6978969, originally filed 11-21-2019 with an Active status and officer and governor Kenneth Rathgeb. Pennsylvania does not issue a state painting-contractor license, but residential home improvement work is regulated through Home Improvement Contractor (HIC) registration with the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General, which contractors are required to display on advertising and contracts.
-Verification Sources: Pennsylvania Department of State Business Search; PA Office of Attorney General HIC
Updated: 05-29-2026