Led by Genaro Vicencio, Yayos Painting has built its reputation in Berks County and Southeastern Pennsylvania one careful brushstroke at a time. The family-owned crew handles interior rooms, full exterior transformations, cabinet refinishing, deck staining, drywall repair, and light carpentry. Customers returning for second and third projects often point to the same reasons they hired the team in the first place. Prep work starts before any paint is opened. Walls are patched, sanded with HEPA-certified dust-free equipment, and primed. Floors, furniture, and fixtures are covered with heavy-duty construction paper.
The company also takes on commercial and industrial work, historical restoration, lime washing, and epoxy floor coatings. Genaro stays on-site throughout most projects, providing daily updates and walking through progress with homeowners. Crews named consistently in reviews, including Frank and Sergio, bring a collaborative energy that customers describe as friendly and respectful. End-of-day cleanup is treated as part of the job rather than an afterthought.
Based at 2475 Lancaster Pike in the Reading and Shillington area, the team serves Berks, Lancaster, Lehigh, Chester, Lebanon, Montgomery, and Schuylkill Counties. Yayos Painting holds PA Home Improvement Contractor registration and carries general liability insurance as required by Pennsylvania law.
Updated: 05-28-2026
Reviewers consistently highlight thorough prep as a distinguishing factor. Josh Geckle described how the team sanded vaulted-ceiling walls that had settled over time, making them look like new. Kate Fisher noted that the crew spackled and sanded imperfections throughout her entire home before any paint was applied. Joann Pacifico watched the painters patch all holes and cracks and sand every wall. Geraldine Doyle echoed the same experience, calling the finish flawless after extensive patching and sanding.
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Multiple customers describe Genaro as present on-site throughout their project. Todd Ross said the owner gave him the estimate, offered guidance, and the job included very clear and consistent communication. Joan London noted Genaro kept in touch at every step of the process and confirmed her satisfaction before closing out work. Susan Johnson reported meeting with the owner daily to review what the crew would accomplish that day.
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Natalie Jones described a full exterior transformation on her 1970s home, saying the team delivered the modern look she envisioned within the promised five days and that neighbors began complimenting the house after just two days. Ammon Zimmerman compared the deck job to previous contractors and said Yayos sanded everything thoroughly, making the deck look like new. Timothy Flowers wrote a detailed account of siding and roof painting, calling the crew gentlemen of great skill who returned a year later under warranty to address stucco concerns.
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Protection of the home is one of the most frequently praised details. Kate Fisher said the crew covered ceiling, trim, walls and even worked well around her dogs. Catherine Skyllas described the extent of covering as unbelievable, saying plastic sheeting and furniture moving went far beyond her expectations. Cory Flood noted floors were covered by experts. Josh Geckle appreciated how clean the workspace was after each working day, making it easy to live in the home between sessions.
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The company responds to most negative reviews with specific detail. When Stephanie Good reported a driving incident involving a Yayos truck, the owner acknowledged the situation by name, confirmed the driver has been made aware, and committed to addressing it internally. In response to Brittany's pricing complaint, the team explained that each estimate is thoughtfully customized to the scope of work and materials. Several unresponded one-star reviews from customers who never received estimates remain a gap.
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The portfolio extends well past basic wall painting. Tom Shade on Facebook described a stucco sealing and metal roof project using specialized Sher-Cryl coating. Ann Lemon praised the team for spraying a large industrial ceiling with a flawless finish. Donna DiJinio had a commercial waiting room painted. Dan Scarola hired them for cedar siding staining, and Karl S had garage and bay window metal rooftops painted. The website also lists historical restoration and lime washing as active service lines.
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Yayos Painting LLC is a Domestic Limited Liability Company registered with the Pennsylvania Department of State under Entity No. 7173959, with an initial filing date of December 4, 2020. The company holds active PA Home Improvement Contractor registration as verified through the Attorney General's office. Pennsylvania law requires contractors performing $5,000 or more in home improvement work annually to register and carry at least $50,000 in general liability coverage.
-Verification Sources: PA Dept. of State, PA Attorney General HIC Registry, BuildZoom
Updated: 05-28-2026