If you're looking for a contractor that will come out, walk through your project with you, promise…read moreyou an estimate, even after you call and text him to follow up on it, and then never follow through with actually providing you one, then Keith and KS Painting is the contractor for you.

Started great...ENDED UP A COMPLETE NIGHTMARE The first two…read moredays went well. We loved the colors suggested by Sharon and Keith and most of the painters were friendly and pleasant. They were using drop cloths and painters tape and protecting our newly refinished floors. Although Keith was only around for a few minutes the first day, he introduced me to the foreman, Jim, who would manage the job when Keith wasn't able to be there. Those first two days, Jim asked me about trim in specific areas, and I told him the add-ons I had in mind. The following week, Keith and Sharon were gone for a last-minute vacation. This is when everything--communication, quality, work ethic, professionalism, responsiveness--began its steady decline. We started to notice there was no plan or system to how our house was being painted. Guys would show up and seemingly pick a random area to paint. Nobody kept track or managed what had been painted and what still needed attention. I came upon one of the painters in our master bedroom closet, even though that area wasn't being painted. Day 11 we got a call that the painters were going to be late. Completely understandable. My 6 year-old twins and I hung out in the house all day waiting. Nobody called to say they weren't coming. They just never showed. Day 12 I got several texts and calls saying the painters were delayed but definitely still coming. When nobody came, I would follow-up and be reassured they were still coming. Although the kids were begging to leave the house, I said we couldn't because the painters were coming. Nobody showed. By 5:00 I assumed correctly the painters weren't coming. The next morning (a Saturday) Jim showed up and worked for a couple hours. Never said a word about not showing or calling the day prior. The following week, Jim asked me to go around the house and make a detailed accounting of what needed work and what hadn't been started (a task I thought his responsibility as foreman.) I spent over two hours writing a detailed list of the areas that had no paint, only one coat (we were paying for two), or those that needed attention due to drips, holes, chipping, scrapes, etc. This "walkthrough" would be the first of six; each more frustrating than the last. Areas we were told would be addressed, would get overlooked again and again and again. We would apply painters tape as instructed to those areas that needed attention. The tape would disappear but the problem or concern wouldn't. When I mentioned to Jim that I needed to leave the house for a half hour to register the kids for school, I shared with him my concern about the one painter I'd seen in the master closet where all of our valuables were. I wasn't opposed to this guy painting, but I didn't want him in the house in the half hour I was away. That request was relayed by Jim to Keith as my not wanting new painters in the house at all...something far from the truth, where I desperately wanted the job completed. As the days rolled into weeks, we became disgusted and frustrated. Jim kept reassuring me that Keith would be by to talk, but Keith wouldn't show. Jim would complain that Keith wasn't giving him enough painters to complete the job all the while pressuring him to be finished with it the next day. Individual painters badmouthed one another's ideas and abilities several times a day. For five days we were told that the next day would be the final day. Keith was supposed to bring in extra painters. The crew was going to work late. But each day it was the same deal: 2 or 3 painters would show. There were frequent personal phone calls and smoke breaks outside. Nobody stayed past 3:30 or 4:00. It was obvious the respect and care we witnessed those first days was long gone: Trash, tools, razor blades, and pulled carpet staples remained in the middle of the floors and stairs at the end of the day. Uncovered paint cans sat idle with 1/4 can of paint and brush still inside as if someone had just stepped away for a minute, not the evening. Every time I noticed something that needed attention--a clump of carpet that wasn't pulled off the stair face, merely painted over; spatters of paint on our newly refinished floors; or flashing of paint showing through an area that hadn't received a second coat--Jim became irritated with me. What was supposed to be an 8-day job, ended up a 23-day fiasco (to include many Saturdays and Sundays). Even after Keith had FINALLY seen firsthand the sloppiness and poor quality of the job, he collected his check without addressing all of these concerns as he had "guaranteed." He reassured me that "Hot water, a cloth, and elbow grease" will take the remaining paint off our hardwood floors. We were told we'd be left with plenty of paint for touch-ups. The only thing left was one empty can of trim paint, one semi-full, lid-less can of wall color, and our bathroom sink clogged with gobs of white paint.

Great service, very fast, and high quality work. Very happy with with their help and plan on using…read morethem as my go to handyman going forward!

From the owner: We are a new business with over 50 years of combined experience. Our goal is to provide the best…read moreservice at the best price. We work tirelessly to improve your home and create an awe-inspiring experience for you. We are insured and ready to get to work for you. Call to schedule your free estimate today! 937-681-5637

We've had KD's Repair & Maintenance take on several jobs at our home. They were very professional,…read moreon time, reasonably priced and their work was excellent. We would highly recommend them.

From the owner: Welcome to KDS REPAIR & Maintenance LLC, your trusted, family-owned home improvement and handyman…read moreservice. With years of experience and a passion for quality craftsmanship, we specialize in helping homeowners create the perfect space with repairs, renovations, and home maintenance solutions. Whether you need a quick fix or a major project completed, we treat every job with the same care and attention to detail, ensuring your home is in good hands. At KDS REPAIR & Maintenance LLC, , we pride ourselves on our honesty, reliability, and dedication to providing outstanding service—making your home improvement dreams a reality.

I hired fresh coat painters last December to resurface/painters my bathroom ceiling. I told them…read morethat the prior contractor had likely painted over dust, causing the paint to peel and that the ceiling would probably need to be sanded and resurfaced. Unfortunately, I'm pretty sure their painter just put another coat of paint over the damaged paint which then started to peel again after a few days. I was told multiple times by their representative that no payment would be required and the ceiling would need to be redone by someone else. This would have been fine except I'm now being threatened with a lien on my house for non-payment by the owner Brian Denny. This is what my ceiling currently looks like and what fresh coat painters of South Dayton is expecting payment for.

We want to thank the two workers you sent to our house for a painting job on July 25, 2022. They…read morearrived early, worked until past our usual dinnertime, with only a short lunch break. They did a thoroughly professional job and the results were all we could have hoped for. When finished, they cleaned everything up and reconnected all appliances that had to be disconnected. We very much appreciate their professionalism and will certainly be calling you again if we need any further painting. Thank you. Michael and Sue Cramer

They use an answering service that botched the appointment time. Luckily I caught it before they…read morecame out as I was not home. They did arrive on July 3rd to review the work needed to be done. It is August 1st and still no quote. I've been told multiple times it was coming "soon". This place does not have their act together. I would not do business with them.

Repaired damage and repainted room. Wonderful service. Matt is great! Fair price and great quality.read more

CertaPro in #Dayton went above and beyond for my family and I this week. Last year when we bought…read morethis home it needed a ton of work. We've completely redone everything inside the home, and now the puzzle is final complete. THANK YOU Brett DiSalvo for giving me an accurate estimate for the job. #NailedIt I also wanted to send out a HUGE SHOUT OUT to Pedro and his guys for the outstanding job they did on our home. These guys worked for four days straight, ALL DAY! CertaPro is very lucky to have them. Thank you very much for having a professional crew all the way around. I cannot tell you how happy our family is to have this home makeover finished. I literally cannot stop staring at my house now. Absolutely worth the money!! Five star service all day long!!!

Will definitely keep using CertaPro of Dayton for all our larger painting needs! We have had…read moremultiple projects and could not have been happier with everything !!! Jessica was great on the estimate process and all the painters did a fantastic job all around! Great team !!!