When homeowners across the Happy Valley region face peeling siding, faded trim, or a kitchen that needs new life, Paint Ninjas Inc. fields a crew of named painters who show up on time and stay until the prep work, primer, and final coat meet their own standard. Crew leader Darin, along with painters like Brandon, Matt, David, and Taylor, handle everything from single-bedroom accent walls to 30-unit apartment turnarounds.
The company runs residential and commercial painting out of its 3450 W College Ave headquarters in State College, pairing Sherwin-Williams and Benjamin Moore products with services that extend well beyond the roller. Drywall repair, wallpaper removal and installation, deck and concrete staining, epoxy floor coatings, and pressure washing all fall within the scope of a single contract.
Owner Jim leads a PA-registered Home Improvement Contractor (PA126252) and EPA Lead-Safe Certified operation that has maintained an A+ BBB rating across ten years of continuous service. From the Bald Eagle Baptist Church stained-glass window restoration in Julian to the historic Brisbin House exterior in Osceola Mills, the team takes on landmark projects alongside everyday residential work throughout Centre County and the surrounding communities of Bellefonte, Altoona, Lock Haven, Clearfield, Williamsport, and Huntingdon.
Updated: 06-03-2026
Customers describe repair work that goes well beyond a quick patch. Roy and Mary McKinney hired the team after a storm caused drywall damage near their fireplace, and painter Matt "did a perfect job repairing and mudding" before the crew matched the paint. SuzyG called the result "a fantastic job on a rough repair." Alice Rodkey's church project required "extensive dry wall repair" alongside interior and exterior painting, and the crew handled both trades under one contract.
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Darin surfaces in review after review as the lead painter customers remember by name. Bonj Szczygiel credited Darin along with IB, Phil, and Gabe for handling wallpaper removal surprises calmly. Keith Walker described Darin's crew as "excellent in all respects" with same-day communication. Wendy Selego singled out Darin, Isaias, Gabe, and Sharif as "total pros." Katelyn Ren noted that Darin's team completed 30 apartment units within a tight deadline while providing daily updates.
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Reviewers consistently highlight prep as a standout. Tim Baird described "careful and thorough prep work, including trimming and sometimes removing shrubs and tree branches" and noted the crew even built replacement fence pickets and window flower boxes. Lucas Stine's crew "washed the house and remove all mildew" before priming and painting, then sent someone to check quality afterward. Bradley Cardinale called the prep on peeling paint "done very well" and noted workers "cleaned everything up nicely."
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Katelyn Ren has hired Paint Ninjas three years running for apartment complex work and describes them as "super reliable, professional, and just easy to work with." On her most recent project, Darin's team painted 30 apartment units of interior and door surfaces within a compressed schedule, providing daily updates and coordinating smoothly with other contractors on site. robert baney's project at the historic Brisbin House drew compliments from passersby during the work.
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Price comes up in several reviews with a consistent theme. Keith Walker called the price "reasonable, considering the quality of the job." Luiz de Viveiros noted the price felt high for a single bedroom but added he was "very satisfied with the speed and the quality of the work." Kala Krishna acknowledged the estimate "was not the cheapest by far" but said they were glad they chose Paint Ninjas because the results and follow-through justified the cost. Bradley Cardinale simply called the price "competitive."
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Two projects stand out. Alice Rodkey's Bald Eagle Baptist Church required meticulous work around large stained glass windows, including storm window removal and frame painting, plus extensive drywall repair and vent painting. robert baney described the painting of the Brisbin House in Osceola Mills, an iconic building housing the local library, museum, and historical foundation, where the finished work drew spontaneous praise from people passing by.
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Paint Ninjas Inc. holds an active Pennsylvania Home Improvement Contractor registration (No. PA126252) through the Attorney General's office, valid through November 28, 2026. The company is a Domestic Business Corporation (Entity No. 6345567) registered with the PA Department of State since January 11, 2016, with its registered office at 3450 West College Avenue, State College. The BBB confirms an A+ rating, and BuildZoom records an active EPA Renovation license (NAT-114992-3).
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Updated: 06-03-2026