I don't usually post things like this, but I feel like I have to speak up--not just for myself, but…read moreso others don't get hurt the same way. Please share this and help spread awareness. I was scammed by a man named Brian Shakesnider and his wife. I paid them a deposit to build two gates for my home, and they never came back. When I politely asked for my money back, he got angry, cursed at me, and blocked me. I work very hard for what I have. I'm a single mother. I don't rely on government assistance or child support--I earn every dollar to provide a safe and stable home for my children. This money was meant to improve our space and give them something better. I trusted them. I believed their words and promises. And what hurts the most is they hide behind God's name, posting prayers and preaching online, yet their actions are dishonest and wrong. You can't steal from others and then act like you're walking in faith. If you know Brian Shakesnider tell him you don't play with people's lives--and you definitely don't play with God's word. Karma is real. And maybe the reason things never improve for them is because you can't build something good off the back of lies. Again, please share this. I don't want anyone else to go through what I did.

They are scammers never showed up . took my $65 act like they got lost no good no goodread more

Elite Painting and Restoration, LLC did the painting in my home following an attic water heater…read morerupture. John and Chance were professional, courteous, and on time daily. Their cost is very competitive, and very fair. Their attention to detail was something to watch! They want perfection in their work, and they deliver it !!! Don't even consider anyone else for your painting needs.

From the owner: “Elite Painting & Restoration, LLC – Lafayette’s go-to experts for turning disaster into beauty…read more With 20 years of hands-on experience and nearly 10 years serving our community, we specialize in full-service restoration after water, flood, or fire damage—handling everything from structural repairs and drywall to flawless interior/exterior painting and cabinet refinishing. Proudly ranked Top 3 Painters in Lafayette for 2025 (Google Reviews). Professional, courteous, and always on-time—we don’t just paint, we restore homes and peace of mind.”

The quality of work was very good. The workers were careful, courteous, on time, and efficient…read more Everything was cleaned up well when they were finished. I would definitely do business with them again -- both sheetrocking and painting.

Great service. Very professional. They did a great job. We used another painter before finding Five…read moreStar. We decided to shop around as the first painter wasn't that great. Five Star did a great job. They prepped better than the other company, had better pricing, and they were able to take care of some carpentry work for us. Would definitely use them again.

CertaPro Painters did an excellent job on painting my house! They were kind, courteous,…read moreprofessional, and their work was excellent. 10/10 would recommend!

I initially called CertaPro for a painting estimate. I did not realize (as they do not advertise…read morethis) that they also do drywall repair. We had water damage from a burst pipe. CertaPro did our drywall repair and painting. The work was very good; however, the workmen had to be monitored. On two separate days, they stopped work before checking that all the work was finished. Had I not been paying close attention, we would have needed an additional day of work and an additional trip to the house. The workmen also did not communicate with us; they would leave without saying a word, one time after being there less than an hour. I had to regularly call the project manager to inquire about when to expect the workers.