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Avatar for Cabinet Cures of Massachusetts
Cabinet Cures of Massachusetts
6 Executive Park Dr
4.91(
65
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Approved Pro
Cabinet Cures of Massachusetts
6 Executive Park Dr
4.91(
65
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 95% of Angi customers
Recommended by 95% of HomeAdvisor customers
54 local quotes requested

Cabinet Cures provides both refacing and refinishing services. The choice is yours and is dependent upon whether you want to replace your cabinet doors or refresh the existing doors. We provide the widest selection of finishes - both stain and lacquer. We can also address the functional needs of your kitchen with new drawer boxes and custom rollout solutions. All of our work is done by our own employees at our production facility in North Billerica. Please call for an appointment to schedule a no-cost, no-obligation in-home consultation.

"Cabinet Cures did a great job from start to finish. Joe and John were very meticulous in doing all the pre-measuring all the way through the construction, including the very meticulous finish work, which I need to give a shout out to Joe who is an excellent finish carpenter. Valerie was very informative when she came and gave us an estimate and was very responsive with any questions we had. The owner Pierre is very hands-on which was a very nice touch from a customer experience aspect. we had a couple tricky areas in the kitchen and due to their knowledge and experience, and they’re fine attention to detail every aspect of of the job far exceeded our expectations. we would highly recommend them and would like to thank all the crew for doing such a great job for us"

Christopher S on June 2024

Cabinet Cures provides both refacing and refinishing services. The choice is yours and is dependent upon whether you want to replace your cabinet doors or refresh the existing doors. We provide the widest selection of finishes - both stain and lacquer. We can also address the functional needs of your kitchen with new drawer boxes and custom rollout solutions. All of our work is done by our own employees at our production facility in North Billerica. Please call for an appointment to schedule a no-cost, no-obligation in-home consultation.

"Cabinet Cures did a great job from start to finish. Joe and John were very meticulous in doing all the pre-measuring all the way through the construction, including the very meticulous finish work, which I need to give a shout out to Joe who is an excellent finish carpenter. Valerie was very informative when she came and gave us an estimate and was very responsive with any questions we had. The owner Pierre is very hands-on which was a very nice touch from a customer experience aspect. we had a couple tricky areas in the kitchen and due to their knowledge and experience, and they’re fine attention to detail every aspect of of the job far exceeded our expectations. we would highly recommend them and would like to thank all the crew for doing such a great job for us"

Christopher S on June 2024


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Crystal General Contracting
123 Lynn Fells Pkwy
4.91(
98
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Approved Pro
Crystal General Contracting
123 Lynn Fells Pkwy
4.91(
98
)
Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 96% of Angi customers
Recommended by 96% of HomeAdvisor customers
74 local quotes requested

**SPRING IS HERE AND WE'RE EXCITED TO CONNECT WITH YOU ABOUT YOUR EXTERIOR PAINTING PROJECT!!**We have been serving clients since 2008 with a full range of high-quality exterior and interior painting services with our team of highly trained and dedicated house painters. Our goal is to deliver top-notch quality and a unique customer service experience in business and home owners. Crystal Painting will offer you a free, personalized quote tailored to the individual needs of your project. We provide a broad range of commercial and residential painting services as well as plastering, carpentry, and wallpaper removal.

"I was thrilled that Leo from Crystal Painting could get his painters to do the work almost right away, which was what I needed. I never met them, but my tenants said they were very professional and cleaned up well after themselves. The only reason I didn't give an Excellent rating was because I did think the price was a little high. But since I didn't have much time before the re-inspection, I did not get estimates, just hired the first company I hired. So it's possible that this was a good price and in that case, I would rate excellent!"

Nancy G on January 2025

**SPRING IS HERE AND WE'RE EXCITED TO CONNECT WITH YOU ABOUT YOUR EXTERIOR PAINTING PROJECT!!**We have been serving clients since 2008 with a full range of high-quality exterior and interior painting services with our team of highly trained and dedicated house painters. Our goal is to deliver top-notch quality and a unique customer service experience in business and home owners. Crystal Painting will offer you a free, personalized quote tailored to the individual needs of your project. We provide a broad range of commercial and residential painting services as well as plastering, carpentry, and wallpaper removal.

"I was thrilled that Leo from Crystal Painting could get his painters to do the work almost right away, which was what I needed. I never met them, but my tenants said they were very professional and cleaned up well after themselves. The only reason I didn't give an Excellent rating was because I did think the price was a little high. But since I didn't have much time before the re-inspection, I did not get estimates, just hired the first company I hired. So it's possible that this was a good price and in that case, I would rate excellent!"

Nancy G on January 2025


Lighthouse Painting
300 BRICKSTONE SQ
4.77(
13
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Approved Pro
Lighthouse Painting
300 BRICKSTONE SQ
4.77(
13
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 92% of Angi customers
Recommended by 92% of HomeAdvisor customers
307 local quotes requested

With over 40+ years of combined experience throughout our team, Lighthouse Painting is ready to paint your vision! With over 1500+ completed projects, we strive towards providing unparalleled customer service - and it starts with communication. Our staff is prompt, courteous, and are ready to provide you with quality results on your painting project every step of the way. Call or message us today to schedule your complimentary estimate!

"The entire team at Lighthouse painting, especially Nick and Wesley, did an amazing job with our project! The interior painting was meticulous and great care was given to matching our color preferences and completing all of the work in a timely fashion. This is an extremely professional and dedicated team and we could not have been more pleased with the way our painting project turned out!"

Tanja H on February 2025

With over 40+ years of combined experience throughout our team, Lighthouse Painting is ready to paint your vision! With over 1500+ completed projects, we strive towards providing unparalleled customer service - and it starts with communication. Our staff is prompt, courteous, and are ready to provide you with quality results on your painting project every step of the way. Call or message us today to schedule your complimentary estimate!

"The entire team at Lighthouse painting, especially Nick and Wesley, did an amazing job with our project! The interior painting was meticulous and great care was given to matching our color preferences and completing all of the work in a timely fashion. This is an extremely professional and dedicated team and we could not have been more pleased with the way our painting project turned out!"

Tanja H on February 2025


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Boston Painting Services Inc.
34 Porter Rd
4.97(
98
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Approved Pro
Boston Painting Services Inc.
34 Porter Rd
4.97(
98
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 97% of Angi customers
Recommended by 97% of HomeAdvisor customers
17 local quotes requested

For eighteen years, we’ve been the most relied on commercial and residential painting contractor in New England. We strive to exceed the expectations of every customer. We do that by painting your commercial or residential property with highly trained professionals using the highest quality of products. Whether it’s a bank in Boston, a hotel on the Cape, or a home in the suburbs, you can trust Boston Painting Services to bring your vision to life, and always at a very fair price. We also provide services in Suffolk County, please contact us for more details.

"We made an unplanned move to a new house and needed a few rooms painted in the 2.5 weeks available before we had to move in. I called around and Cassio said he could get it done on time so we went with them. I was so lucky to have found them!! The entire team was incredible. A "few rooms" grew to the entire 2nd floor, and then a couple rooms on the 1st floor, and then the entire 1st floor, and then the entire basement! Every few days I asked a little more and each time Cassio made it happen. He brought more painters over, they arrived early, stayed late, worked weekends etc. We also had floors being installed, an electrical revamp, plumbing, mini-splits installed, etc., and Cassio's team was incredibly accommodating and moved around as needed to maximize efficiency of the entire house renovation, not just his team's work. Everybody commented on how friendly they were and what an outstanding job they did. I won't even consider using anybody else in the future. I highly recommend!!"

Karen L on December 2024

For eighteen years, we’ve been the most relied on commercial and residential painting contractor in New England. We strive to exceed the expectations of every customer. We do that by painting your commercial or residential property with highly trained professionals using the highest quality of products. Whether it’s a bank in Boston, a hotel on the Cape, or a home in the suburbs, you can trust Boston Painting Services to bring your vision to life, and always at a very fair price. We also provide services in Suffolk County, please contact us for more details.

"We made an unplanned move to a new house and needed a few rooms painted in the 2.5 weeks available before we had to move in. I called around and Cassio said he could get it done on time so we went with them. I was so lucky to have found them!! The entire team was incredible. A "few rooms" grew to the entire 2nd floor, and then a couple rooms on the 1st floor, and then the entire 1st floor, and then the entire basement! Every few days I asked a little more and each time Cassio made it happen. He brought more painters over, they arrived early, stayed late, worked weekends etc. We also had floors being installed, an electrical revamp, plumbing, mini-splits installed, etc., and Cassio's team was incredibly accommodating and moved around as needed to maximize efficiency of the entire house renovation, not just his team's work. Everybody commented on how friendly they were and what an outstanding job they did. I won't even consider using anybody else in the future. I highly recommend!!"

Karen L on December 2024


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MS Painting Inc
7 Georgetown Dr
4.96(
27
)
Approved Pro
MS Painting Inc
7 Georgetown Dr
4.96(
27
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 96% of Angi customers
Recommended by 96% of HomeAdvisor customers
52 local quotes requested

MS Painting Inc. is the answer to all of your home improvement needs. Specializing in Exterior Painting Services, we aim to bring your dream to life with expert precision and detail. Our first priority is treating our customers home with the care and attention we would our own. Regardless of what kind of job you have for us to do – whether interior or exterior, commercial or residential – you can count on us to give you the satisfactory results you are looking for. It is in our company’s best interest to meet your needs from the very beginning or your experience, beginning with free estimates, to finding the right color, or even matching an existing color, we are here for YOU. We believe in using high quality supplies to provide high quality results. We are so secure in our services that we provide each and every client with a two-year warranty beginning on the day the job is completed. We provide high quality services and value our customers, therefore, it is important to us that they are comfortable with us even down to our pricing. We our dedicated to help you! We understand your needs and are willing to work with you every step of the way, even after the job is finished! We value you as our clients and find it important to keep in touch with you even after the job is completed!

"MS Painting was extremely fast, efficient, and fairly priced for the quality they provide. Within 24 hours of hiring them the team was priming our house. We could not be happier with the results and the timeliness of the project and will 100% use them again for any and all painting needs. As an added bonus the team was friendly and communicative throughout the entire process. 10/10 job!"

Bella S on May 2023

MS Painting Inc. is the answer to all of your home improvement needs. Specializing in Exterior Painting Services, we aim to bring your dream to life with expert precision and detail. Our first priority is treating our customers home with the care and attention we would our own. Regardless of what kind of job you have for us to do – whether interior or exterior, commercial or residential – you can count on us to give you the satisfactory results you are looking for. It is in our company’s best interest to meet your needs from the very beginning or your experience, beginning with free estimates, to finding the right color, or even matching an existing color, we are here for YOU. We believe in using high quality supplies to provide high quality results. We are so secure in our services that we provide each and every client with a two-year warranty beginning on the day the job is completed. We provide high quality services and value our customers, therefore, it is important to us that they are comfortable with us even down to our pricing. We our dedicated to help you! We understand your needs and are willing to work with you every step of the way, even after the job is finished! We value you as our clients and find it important to keep in touch with you even after the job is completed!

"MS Painting was extremely fast, efficient, and fairly priced for the quality they provide. Within 24 hours of hiring them the team was priming our house. We could not be happier with the results and the timeliness of the project and will 100% use them again for any and all painting needs. As an added bonus the team was friendly and communicative throughout the entire process. 10/10 job!"

Bella S on May 2023


Avatar for Ortolani & Sons
Ortolani & Sons
16 Mt Pleasant St
4.89(
125
)
Approved Pro
Ortolani & Sons
16 Mt Pleasant St
4.89(
125
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 95% of Angi customers
Recommended by 95% of HomeAdvisor customers
49 local quotes requested

For over 30 Years Ortolani and Sons Painting Contractors have been providing exceptional painting and general contracting services to the greater Lowell area and Merrimack Valley. Our numerous years of experience, great attention to detail, friendly service, and all around dedication to our work and customers make us a great choice for anyone looking to have work done on their house, business, apartment, or condo.

"This is the second time we hired Ortolani & Sons. Always excellent customer service and a job well done. Thank you."

Deborah G on October 2024

For over 30 Years Ortolani and Sons Painting Contractors have been providing exceptional painting and general contracting services to the greater Lowell area and Merrimack Valley. Our numerous years of experience, great attention to detail, friendly service, and all around dedication to our work and customers make us a great choice for anyone looking to have work done on their house, business, apartment, or condo.

"This is the second time we hired Ortolani & Sons. Always excellent customer service and a job well done. Thank you."

Deborah G on October 2024


Avatar for T P Sloane Painting and Coating
T P Sloane Painting and Coating
257 S Central Ave
5.00(
5
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Approved Pro
T P Sloane Painting and Coating
257 S Central Ave
5.00(
5
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
38 local quotes requested

T P Sloane Painting and Coating . and Thomas P Sloane Tom Stewardship over Decade of Painting and Coating Performance and Successful Completion all Projects from Small to medium to Larger Project meeting Demanding Schedule and keep Quality and Finish on Track and always Clear and Near and Courteous to are Clients with are TEAM T P Sloane Painting and Coating this is are gold thank you T P Sloane Painting and Coating. Hi under my Phone I like the T P Sloane Painting and Coating . work we Perform interior and Exterior Painting And Coating Species Coating Epoxy Floors. Residential Commercial Industries. Home . Stores. labs. Restaurants . All Religious Worship Gyms. Factories College . and off Hour Services Fully insurance

"Tom did a great job on multiple exterior painting projects. Very responsive, diligent and fair."

Ted M on March 2025

T P Sloane Painting and Coating . and Thomas P Sloane Tom Stewardship over Decade of Painting and Coating Performance and Successful Completion all Projects from Small to medium to Larger Project meeting Demanding Schedule and keep Quality and Finish on Track and always Clear and Near and Courteous to are Clients with are TEAM T P Sloane Painting and Coating this is are gold thank you T P Sloane Painting and Coating. Hi under my Phone I like the T P Sloane Painting and Coating . work we Perform interior and Exterior Painting And Coating Species Coating Epoxy Floors. Residential Commercial Industries. Home . Stores. labs. Restaurants . All Religious Worship Gyms. Factories College . and off Hour Services Fully insurance

"Tom did a great job on multiple exterior painting projects. Very responsive, diligent and fair."

Ted M on March 2025


Avatar for Color Concepts Painting
Color Concepts Painting
401 W Center St
4.92(
133
)
Approved Pro
Color Concepts Painting
401 W Center St
4.92(
133
)
Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 97% of Angi customers
Recommended by 97% of HomeAdvisor customers
37 local quotes requested

Hi, I'm Mark, the owner of Color Concepts. I have over 20 years of experience, and am on every project from beginning to end. I am a 7 time Super Service Award Winning company on Angie's List. I spend a lot of time with customers to make sure we choose the best colors and do the best job possible. I always do a walk-through before final payment. I keep a very neat job site. Please feel free to call today. Additional service areas: Entire area of Boston except Manchester-Nashua FOR BEST SERVICE CALL ME DIRECT AT (781) 405-2741!

"Mark was very friendly, professional, responsive and finished the job a timely manner. He gave us a fair estimate and was able to accurately describe the scope of the project up front. We had just bought a 1967 ranch that needed updating and Mark and his team removed some paneling and layers of old painted wallpaper from almost every room in the house, repaired the walls and painted our new house to get it ready for us to move in and make our home. He was also knowledgeable about helping us choose the right paint color and finish. He even stood by his work and helped us fix a snafu weeks later in the bathroom due us not having a working fan. I highly recommend Color Concepts."

Daniel T on January 2025

Hi, I'm Mark, the owner of Color Concepts. I have over 20 years of experience, and am on every project from beginning to end. I am a 7 time Super Service Award Winning company on Angie's List. I spend a lot of time with customers to make sure we choose the best colors and do the best job possible. I always do a walk-through before final payment. I keep a very neat job site. Please feel free to call today. Additional service areas: Entire area of Boston except Manchester-Nashua FOR BEST SERVICE CALL ME DIRECT AT (781) 405-2741!

"Mark was very friendly, professional, responsive and finished the job a timely manner. He gave us a fair estimate and was able to accurately describe the scope of the project up front. We had just bought a 1967 ranch that needed updating and Mark and his team removed some paneling and layers of old painted wallpaper from almost every room in the house, repaired the walls and painted our new house to get it ready for us to move in and make our home. He was also knowledgeable about helping us choose the right paint color and finish. He even stood by his work and helped us fix a snafu weeks later in the bathroom due us not having a working fan. I highly recommend Color Concepts."

Daniel T on January 2025


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Affordable Painting
15 Passaconaway Dr
4.46(
78
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Approved Pro
Affordable Painting
15 Passaconaway Dr
4.46(
78
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Terrific value
30 local quotes requested
26 years of experience

Affordable Painting has over 40 years of experience painting and servicing Massachusetts and New Hampshire. e service many of the towns & cities located in the Greater Boston and Central New Hampshire area.

"Mark is such a talented painter and we are so glad we hired him! We are already planning to have him come back in the future for our next home project! My husband and I purchased a home that needed some color help and Mark did an outstanding job! From the start he was easy to work with, he accommodated a lot of last minute add-ons, and cleaned up daily after he left. Marks quote for timeline and cost was right on point, and the quality of the job was outstanding! Mark has an eye for detail and we appreciated that he added an extra coat to our ceilings and took the time to ensure the quality was to our liking after he finished each part of the home. I have to add that Mark also handled my husband and I's busy schedules like a pro and we ended up having a group text thread throughout the project which was extremely awesome for all of us to chat about any pop up questions or clarifications. Hands down HIRE MARK! we are thrilled with how everything came out!"

Ali O on June 2019

Affordable Painting has over 40 years of experience painting and servicing Massachusetts and New Hampshire. e service many of the towns & cities located in the Greater Boston and Central New Hampshire area.

"Mark is such a talented painter and we are so glad we hired him! We are already planning to have him come back in the future for our next home project! My husband and I purchased a home that needed some color help and Mark did an outstanding job! From the start he was easy to work with, he accommodated a lot of last minute add-ons, and cleaned up daily after he left. Marks quote for timeline and cost was right on point, and the quality of the job was outstanding! Mark has an eye for detail and we appreciated that he added an extra coat to our ceilings and took the time to ensure the quality was to our liking after he finished each part of the home. I have to add that Mark also handled my husband and I's busy schedules like a pro and we ended up having a group text thread throughout the project which was extremely awesome for all of us to chat about any pop up questions or clarifications. Hands down HIRE MARK! we are thrilled with how everything came out!"

Ali O on June 2019


Avatar for Bay State Painting & Power Washing
Bay State Painting & Power Washing
West Peabody
4.85(
27
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Approved Pro
Bay State Painting & Power Washing
West Peabody
4.85(
27
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 96% of Angi customers
Recommended by 96% of HomeAdvisor customers
48 local quotes requested

Hi there. I am Steve the owner of Bay State and I have over 25 years of experience in residential repairs. I can help with any Honey-Do-List you can throw at me! Some of my services including but not limited to: Interior & exterior painting (Lead certified), pressure washing: deck, porch, & patio painting/repair/cleaning/restoration, carpentry. No job too big or small. I offer a 10% Senior & Veteran's Discount. Please give me a call today! Buy two rooms get a third room 50% off. Paint five rooms (ceilings walls and trim )and get a sixth room free! Book now to get your spot!and pressure washer

"Steve and his crew did a FANTASTIC job doing a full interior painting of our house. There were areas with writing on the walls, drywall damage, peeling paint and seams. They fixed all of it, advised us on which color options and sheens would look best, and completely transformed the feel of the house. They used very high quality paint. He was very communicative and prices were very fair. Highly recommend Bay State!"

Aaron L on April 2025

Hi there. I am Steve the owner of Bay State and I have over 25 years of experience in residential repairs. I can help with any Honey-Do-List you can throw at me! Some of my services including but not limited to: Interior & exterior painting (Lead certified), pressure washing: deck, porch, & patio painting/repair/cleaning/restoration, carpentry. No job too big or small. I offer a 10% Senior & Veteran's Discount. Please give me a call today! Buy two rooms get a third room 50% off. Paint five rooms (ceilings walls and trim )and get a sixth room free! Book now to get your spot!and pressure washer

"Steve and his crew did a FANTASTIC job doing a full interior painting of our house. There were areas with writing on the walls, drywall damage, peeling paint and seams. They fixed all of it, advised us on which color options and sheens would look best, and completely transformed the feel of the house. They used very high quality paint. He was very communicative and prices were very fair. Highly recommend Bay State!"

Aaron L on April 2025

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Wood stripping services FAQs

Professional painters charge $20 to $50 per hour, on average. Hourly rate cost factors include the complexity of the paint job, the type of paint, the height of the walls and ceiling, and the type of prep and repairs needed. For example, removing wallpaper costs an additional $3 per square foot because it can be very time consuming and labor intensive. Your location will also impact the hour rate.

Generally, general contractors charge between $50 and $150 hourly, though not every contractor charges by the hour. If charging based on the project, you can expect a markup of 10% to 20% of the construction cost. You can expect to pay between $300 and $500 daily if charged by the day.

While city and state laws vary on general contractor licensing requirements, hiring an unlicensed general contractor could lead to poor quality work, costly future expenses, and potential code violations. Be sure to check our state licensing tool to review the local general contractor guidelines for your area.

As you browse our pro listings, take note of the “Angi Approved” badge. Angi Approved businesses meet our standards for certification which include:

  • The owner, principal, or relevant manager passed a criminal background check

  • Required to have applicable state and local licenses

  • Maintain an average star rating of 3.0 or better on our network, if they have at least one review

  • Paying to advertise their services

  • Meeting any other eligibility criteria required by Angi

Keep in mind licensing is different from certifications. A license is a legal requirement to operate a business, while certifications are voluntary.

The cost to refinish a table is about $250, depending on the size, type of finish, and amount of detail involved in the table and the new finish. The lowest price to refinish a table is about $80, and the highest is about $700. Additional tasks like dipping, stripping, staining, and painting will add to the total project cost. Here are average costs to refinish a table by type:

  • Side or end table: $80–$150

  • Coffee table: $150–$250

  • Dining room table: $400–$700

The cost to paint the exterior of a house ranges from $1,900 to $4,500 or about $1.50 to $4 per square foot, depending on the size, height, and complexity of the home layout. Other cost factors include your location, the type of siding (e.g., wood, aluminum, brick, stucco, etc.), and the kind of paint (e.g. oil-based, latex, acrylic, etc.). Painting the trim a different color or painting intricately designed trim can also increase the cost.

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