Our Story
Family-owned. Richmond-rooted. 23 years on the job.
Meet John Ribeiro, the man behind the quality of our work.
23+
Years serving Richmond homeowners
About Little River
Built on Showing Up and Doing It Right
Little River Contractors started with a simple idea: homeowners deserve a contractor who answers the phone, does what they say they will do, and treats every job like it is in their own house.
Owner John Ribeiro has worked in painting and home improvement for over 23 years. He is on or supervising every job we take on. That is not marketing language. It is how the company is built. If you hire us, you are hiring John and his crew, not a sales rep who hands you off to a stranger.
We stayed small on purpose. We are large enough to staff a real crew, carry full insurance, and stand behind a one-year labor warranty. We are small enough that you will speak with the owner, not a call center, when you call 804-908-3700.
Family-owned and operated, headquartered in Henrico, and serving the Richmond metro since 2003.
Our Values
What We Believe
Honesty
We give you a clear, written estimate before any work starts. We tell you what we recommend and what we don’t. We charge what we quoted.
Craftsmanship
Good prep is the difference between a paint job that lasts six years and one that lasts two. We sand, we caulk, we prime. We use products that last from Benjamin Moore and Sherwin-Williams.
Local
We live and work in the Richmond area. Our customers are our neighbors. That is why we stand behind our work and answer the phone when you call.
Credentials
Licensed, Insured, and Accredited
We take credentials seriously because our customers do. Here is what backs up the work we do:
BBB Accredited Business
Better Business Bureau accredited for over a decade.
EPA Lead-Safe Certified
Required for any home built before 1978. We are trained, certified, and follow the protocol.
PCA Member
Painting Contractors Association, formerly PDCA.
Benjamin Moore Green Promise
Authorized to use Benjamin Moore’s low-VOC product line.
Sherwin-Williams Pro
Authorized contractor account.
Licensed and Fully Insured
General liability and workers’ comp on every job.