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JMU Paint and Power Washing of Northeast Ohio finished an exterior painting project on my lodge-style, cedar-sided home and deck this fall and I couldn’t be happier with the results! They were able to fit me in on…
Serving Akron, Ohio
Painting & Power Washing in Akron, OH
Since 2001, JMU Painting & Power Washing has kept Akron looking sharp — homes, offices, storefronts, apartments, and everything in between. From Highland Square Tudors to commercial buildings downtown, we handle interior and exterior painting plus power washing with the prep that Rubber City properties actually need.
- Residential & commercial since 2001
- Painting + power washing, one local crew
Akron, OH
A Local Crew That Knows Akron Buildings
Akron is a city of well-built older properties — century homes, brick storefronts, mid-century offices, and apartment blocks that have all weathered decades of freeze-and-thaw. Whether it is a house in Wallhaven or a commercial building near downtown, we have painted and washed enough of them across Summit County to know that a lasting result is mostly about honest prep, the right coating for the surface, and respecting the property in front of us.
Neighborhoods We Work In
From historic streets near downtown to postwar neighborhoods and commercial corridors, we cover homes and businesses across Akron and the communities around it.
- Highland SquareCentury homes and tight-knit streets where careful trim work and color choices matter.
- Merriman ValleyWooded lots near the Cuyahoga Valley where exterior wood and decks take a beating.
- WallhavenWell-kept Tudors and colonials that reward clean lines and a durable exterior finish.
- West HillGrand older homes with detailed millwork and plaster that need a patient hand.
- Firestone ParkClassic bungalows and cottages built for Goodyear and Firestone workers a century ago.
- Goodyear HeightsSturdy early-1900s homes where solid prep keeps siding and trim looking right.
- Kenmore & ElletPostwar ranches and cape cods that freshen up beautifully with the right refresh.
- North HillDense, historic streets with proud homeowners and homes worth doing well.
What Akron Properties Ask of a Paint & Wash Job
The details below are why Akron work is prep-first work. We plan every project — residential or commercial — around the property in front of us, not a one-size checklist.
- Century homes and plasterOlder Akron homes mean settled plaster, layered paint, and trim that needs patching and skilled cutting-in before a single finish coat.
- Wood siding and Ohio weatherFreeze-thaw winters and humid summers are hard on exterior paint. We scrape, sand, prime, and choose coatings built to hold up here.
- Storefronts, offices, and apartmentsCommercial and multi-unit properties need durable finishes and scheduling that works around tenants, staff, and business hours.
- Power washing before the paintBrick, siding, concrete, and decks around Akron collect grime and mildew. A proper wash is often step one for a clean, lasting finish.
Why Local Matters
Why Akron Calls JMU
We are not a franchise passing through. We live and work in Summit County, and homeowners and business owners alike trust us one Akron project at a time.
- Local and establishedServing Akron and Summit County since 2001, with a 5.0 rating across 77+ reviews.
- Prep done rightScraping, sanding, washing, patching, and caulking come first — the part that makes a finish last.
- Licensed and insuredReal protection and peace of mind for homes and commercial properties alike.
- Painting + power washingOne local crew for interior and exterior painting, cabinets, power washing, and exterior restoration.
- Homes and businessesHouses, offices, storefronts, apartments, and new construction — we scope the work to fit the property.
- Straightforward pricingA clear written scope after we walk the project, so there are no surprises.
We Also Serve Nearby
JMU covers Akron and the surrounding Summit County communities:
- Cuyahoga Falls
- Stow
- Hudson
- Fairlawn
- Tallmadge
- Barberton
- Norton
- Green
- Munroe Falls
What We Do in Akron
Painting & More, Across Akron
One local crew for the interior, the exterior, the cabinets, and everything in between.
ResidentialInterior PaintingCleaner walls, sharper trim, and rooms that feel finished.
ResidentialExterior PaintingCurb appeal with coatings built to handle Ohio weather.
CommercialNew Construction PaintingA polished finish for new builds before move-in.
CommercialCommercial PaintingOffices, retail, and commercial interiors, painted around your business hours.
SpecialtyCabinet RefinishingA kitchen or bath refresh without a full remodel.
SpecialtyPower WashingDirt, mildew, and grime gone from siding, concrete, and decks.
SpecialtyDeck & Exterior RestorationStain, seal, and restore decks and exterior wood before replacement is needed.
ResidentialRefresh PaintingTouch-ups and small repaints between full projects.
Customer Proof
Akron Customers Notice the Details
★★★★★
We had the main areas of our house painted (living room, great room, kitchen, dining room, and upstairs hallway) along with the trim. They also helped repair the ceiling and certain places on the wall with drywall. They…
★★★★★
Excellent service was provided. This team is respectful of your home, making sure to clean up at the end of the day. Furthermore, they went above and beyond with their work. We hope to work with JMU again…
Ready When You Are
Let’s Talk About Your Akron Project
Tell us what you want painted, washed, refinished, or restored, and we’ll help set the right scope for your property.