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Metropolitan Plastering & Painting
Exterior Surfaces - Powerwashing, Exterior Surfaces - Sandblasting, Recovery Service - Water Removal,
About us
My name is Rafael Vasconcelos and I love what I do. As the owner I aim to develop personal relationships with our clients and build long-term relationships for ongoing needs, while keeping our cost competitive and delivering outstanding service. We are insured for up to $2M and focus primarily on plastering & painting (interior & exterior) but occasionally provide support for other home improvement needs on a case by case basis. We were recently awarded a Super Service award in 2017 and we were given the title TOP PROS 2018 on thumbtack! Our company serves all of the Metro West and South Shore. Including Brookline, Newton, Milton and Dorchester.
Business highlights
12 years of experience
Services we offer
Epoxy Coatings, Graffiti Removal, Painting, Plastering, Power Washing, Stain Finishes., Wallpaper Hanging, Wallpaper Removal
Amenities
Free Estimates
Yes
Accepted Payment Methods
- CreditCard
Reviews
4.944 Reviews
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Showing 1-25 of 44 reviews
Andrew K.
Jun 2022
We hired MPP to paint our newly constructed porch. Rafael was responsive to my initial request and I thought the price was very fair after getting 3-4 other quotes. The crew came as scheduled and did an amazing job. I was nervous about the paint job since it is a brand new porch, but MPP exceeded expectations. In fact, they did such a good job that we had them back to scrape and plaster over some popcorn ceiling in our living room. Not surprisingly, they did a great job with that too. Looking forward to working with MPP again!
Peter M.
Aug 2020
They were very on time, super friendly and even performed the job quicker than expected. The owner Rafael is also a very nice dude. Highly Recommended!!!!!
Response from Metropolitan Plastering & Painting
"Thank you for your positive feedback!"
Martha P.
Sep 2019
I was especially impressed by Metropolitan's prep work. They started by scraping, then used a power sander, and finally pressure washed everything. The actual painting went well, too. House and outbuilding look 100% better, and because of the prep work I expect the paint job to last a while.
Response from Metropolitan Plastering & Painting
"I am pleased to know that you were impressed by our work. We take pride in providing exceptional service every single time!"
Cathy B.
Jul 2019
- Super nice people - Beautiful painting job - Finished in time frame they provided - Just very excellent work - Absolutely would rehire
Response from Metropolitan Plastering & Painting
"This is music to our ears! It was a pleasure doing business with you!"
Melissa D.
Jan 2019
It was a pleasure working with Rafael. He always answered his phone, was up front and honest with his pricing and the quality of his work was excellent. We had some electrical work done in our front foyer and Rafael made it appear as though the walls hadn't even been touched. Would highly recommend Metropolitan for any plastering/painting jobs. I had even called some other local plaster companies in the Milton area that came highly recommended but they were double the price of Rafael and didn't even offer to paint (which Rafael did). AND he did it all the week of Thanksgiving so that we were able to host!
Response from Metropolitan Plastering & Painting
"I am happy to hear about your successful experience with us, thank you for recommending our service!"
Lou H.
Oct 2018
Vendor showed up and assessed job in a timely and professional fashion, but the quote for the small job was way too high. Double two other quotes and 35% higher than another
Response from Metropolitan Plastering & Painting
"Hi [Member Name Removed] we take extreme pride in our work and use materials that will outshine and out last most products in our industries market, this may be one reason why our quote was the highest in your list. I am extremely easy to work with and would be willing to negotiate the numbers if you had brought it to my attention. I am sorry we could not do business together however if you luck out please do not hesitate to call us for another quote, I will make sure to be competitive with other numbers out there."
Michelle W.
Sep 2018
Like many in and around Boston, we live in an old house with plaster. We had some areas of water damage on the third floor, and some additional plaster repairs necessary after remodeling on the second floor, including fixing some areas we had tried to repair ourselves. We also had a bedroom in need of some repair and painting, and as if that weren't enough, we had a skylight installed and needed new plaster filled in around that. Rafael got in touch promptly, took a look at our laundry list, gave me an estimate way before I expected one, and made our house look amazing. He repaired everything, made the skylight look original, and even made sure to match the texture of the existing plaster - not easy! He also painted our bedroom, including the ceilings - and this is a bedroom built in to an attic space, so there are sloping ceilings and a lot of corners. He took measures to keep the rest of the house clean, and cleaned up so well when he was done. We really could not be happier with his work and how quickly he finished, and would absolutely recommend him.
Response from Metropolitan Plastering & Painting
"Thank you for the great feedback, it is tricky to match another craftsman texture finish but I am glad we were able to match it perfectly!"
Max F.
Aug 2018
Rafael and his crew recently did fantastic work on our Victorian home. We hired him to repair the aging, damaged horse-hair plaster ceiling in our bedroom that has been neglected for many years. Rafael promptly responded to my request for an assessment and came over the same day. He sent over a quote in a timely manner and we booked the work to be done. He completely redid the bedroom ceiling, putting up new drywall and painting it. He also put in crown molding to match the rest of the home and replaced the ceiling fan with a newer unit. Additionally, we had some water damage in our bathroom happen around this time and he was able to tack this work onto this project without any issues. Patching a large hole in the bathroom ceiling left by a plumber, installing insulation and painting. Even for such a small project, Rafael took great care and pride with his work, going above and beyond what most contractors normally would. He truly appreciated the house and saw the potential in it to be properly restored. I knew we were in good hands throughout the process and was not disappointed with his work at all. I very much look forward to our next project with Rafael and his team at Metropolitan Plastering & Painting.
Response from Metropolitan Plastering & Painting
"Thank you [Member Name Removed] for your excellent feedback, going above and beyond is our norm! My wife and I really appreciate your gift!"
Jay M.
Jul 2018
Rafael and his crew did an amazing job painting my 200 year old home in the historic district of Lexington. Spend half the time doing great prep and half the time carefully painting. The crew was hard working, efficient and highly skilled. Rafael is extremely easy to work with, and a great communicator. He is also very open to learning new methods and approaches. Do yourself a favor and hire Rafael and his team!
Response from Metropolitan Plastering & Painting
"The team and I really enjoyed working on your beautiful historic home [Member Name Removed], we were able to get great exposure to your exquisite neighborhood while performing on your house. Thanks for giving us the opportunity!"
Caryl D.
Jul 2018
Perfectly well
Response from Metropolitan Plastering & Painting
"See you guys on the beach again! Thanks for the opportunity!"
Judith Z.
May 2018
I live in a building over 100 years old. Three rooms needed plastering and painting badly. There was a lot work needed and they did an excellent job. They even scraped the radiators which haven't been scraped in who knows how many years. You cannot tell where the cracks in the walls and the wooden door frame were.
Response from Metropolitan Plastering & Painting
"The crew and I enjoyed rejuvenating your Historic Brookline apartment. Please keep us in mind for your future plastering and painting needs!"
Thomas C.
Apr 2018
Estimated job based over the phone based on my pictures and measurements. Arrived and finished quality job in time committed. Did high-quality work. Kept dust contained and left everything very clean. Noticed insulation wanted replacing and did the labor without extra charge. I will be hiring for more jobs.
Response from Metropolitan Plastering & Painting
"Thanks for your recognition [Member Name Removed]. "High-quality" work is what you'll always get!"
AnnLouise W.
Apr 2018
Rafael is great. He has now been to our home three times and done several projects, and each time has done a wonderful job. He and his helper Marcus are punctual, do the proper prep work before starting work, and do an excellent job cleaning up. Their work is meticulous, I would hire him again and recommend without reservation.
Response from Metropolitan Plastering & Painting
"It was a pleasure doing business with you [Member Name Removed]. Thank you for choosing to recommend our services!"
Betsy D.
Mar 2018
Rafael is a nice person, but his work is terrible. I hired him to plaster walls and ceilings. The plaster started peeling off the walls when I painted. He came back to repair the plaster, but it is still peeling and is now so uneven that I need to put up wallpaper to cover his errors. I also have cracks forming in multiple ceilings. I also hired him to paint the woodwork in my home. He and his team barely sanded and just slapped another coat of paint on the woodwork. It was so bad I asked him to stop painting before he finished the job. Save your money and hire someone else.
Response from Metropolitan Plastering & Painting
"We are very sorry and shocked to hear about your experience with us. Unfortunately you did not allow us to finish our job and stopped us during the process, fearing that the paint job will not be appealing. Painting takes hours of prep before and after coats of primer and paint until one can appreciate it. I wish you had let us finish so that you can appreciate the outcome. As a result I did not demand any payment from you despite the numurous hours of labor we had already put in to the project. As the owner I aim to please all of my customers but unfortunately I cannot do so if we are not permitted to finish our work. We wish you the best of luck with the rest of your renovation."
Peter K.
Jan 2018
Wonderful work. These guys are great professionals, who arrived on time as scheduled and were finished with the work in less than two hours. Perfect job. No patches or stains.
Response from Metropolitan Plastering & Painting
"Great before and after photos, thanks for your feedback!"
Alan B.
Nov 2017
Prompt response to inquiry. Arrived on time for site visit and provided quote right away with a written proposal follow up. We scheduled the work and Rafael kept us appraised of when they would do the work. They arrived on time and completed the job the same day as promised. Work was excellent quality and they did a very thorough clean up before leaving. Rafael is very professional, friendly, hard working and I highly recommend him to anyone with plastering or painting needs.
Response from Metropolitan Plastering & Painting
"It was a pleasure to have worked in your home [Member Name Removed], thank you!"
Paul K.
Nov 2017
Metropolitan is a gem. Excellent work, and especially outstanding attention to detail. They won't do unnecessary work and will decline work that isn't in their wheelhouse. I highly recommend them.
Response from Metropolitan Plastering & Painting
"We thank you for the opportunity!"
SEAN O.
Oct 2017
Rafael and his team did a great job on our porch painting. He is very professional, on time, and nice to deal with. His suggestion of power washing the surfaces and adjacent stone pathways was a good idea as we had a lot of moss build up. The prep and painting went smoothly, and Rafael even went the extra mile by removing an old eyesore basketball hoop from the nearby garage roof for us. Also he helped us by replacing some missing vinyl up in the roof eaves where birds were getting in. We were very happy to have this job done, and would highly recommend Rafael and his team. A+
Response from Metropolitan Plastering & Painting
"The photo looks great, we are happy to know that your tenants can now enjoy their freshly painted and washed deck. Thanks for your feedback and we look forward to working with you again!"
Harriet G.
Oct 2017
I can’t say enough good things about Metropolitan Plastering and Painting. Our old Georgian three story building went from looking tired out to looking elegant! Rafael Vasconcelos the owner of the business is thorough, conscientious and a great communicator. He always did what he said he would do…and more. He added a few extra touches like power washing the brick portion of our garage, adding to the overall beauty of the project or changing burnt out spotlights which were too high for us to reach ourselves. If there were any rain delays or changes, he immediately let us know and explained why. My sense is that Rafael went above and beyond what the project called for because he takes such pride in his work. He and his crew did a beautiful job!
Response from Metropolitan Plastering & Painting
"Thank you [Member Name Removed]! The only way we can stand out from our competitors is by going above and beyond on every project! We appreciate your recognition of our work ethic. Your home is beautiful and historic, we take pride in working in projects like these!."
Noreen T.
Oct 2017
Rafael is a very nice person, very responsive and clearly takes pride in his craft. The ceiling looks great! I will call on him for my next paint job.
Response from Metropolitan Plastering & Painting
"I will be looking forward for the next project thank you!"
Anna B.
Sep 2017
Wonderfully.
Response from Metropolitan Plastering & Painting
"Thank you for giving us the opportunity, I am glad the deck looks wonderful!"
Emma L.
Jul 2017
We were happy with his work for our dinning room, so we asked him come back and help us again for our living room, basement and closet. He is amazing! He turned an ugly, dirty, disgusting living room into a like new room. It was hot and humid on the days that he performed his work. I have to say that we appreciate his help a lot because he took very good care of our house. Thank you for making this 100 years old house shine again! He is a nice person with a skilled hands that I feel lucky that I found him on Angie List among hundreds of others
Response from Metropolitan Plastering & Painting
"Thanks [Member Name Removed], our job is to turn ugly into beautiful and we are thankful for the opportunity! Please consider us again!"
Troy W.
Jul 2017
Outstanding, Rafael gets an A+++++
Robert K.
Jul 2017
Very happy with work done. Hard working contractor who is meticulous about the detail and end result of the work. Doesn't cut corners. Quality work. I had both plastering and interior painting work done. Owner knows his stuff. Very happy to find this contractor for present and future work.
Kenneth V.
Jun 2017
We have a hallway that is at the top of the house with no insulation or ventilation that Rafael was scheduled to paint on a 90 degree day (had to have been at least 100 up there that day). Rafael did wonderful work despite the conditions and even came back on a different day to finish the job since it was too hot for the paint to cure. Will definitely have him back to do another project soon (hopefully when it's a little cooler for him.)
Response from Metropolitan Plastering & Painting
"Thank you, I appreciate your recognition of my effort to finish the hallway even in extreme conditions! Your satisfaction is my priority and I look forward to coming back!"
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FAQ
Metropolitan Plastering & Painting is currently rated 4.9 overall out of 5.
Metropolitan Plastering & Painting accepts the following forms of payment: CreditCard
Yes, Metropolitan Plastering & Painting offers free project estimates.
No, Metropolitan Plastering & Painting does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Metropolitan Plastering & Painting does not offer a senior discount.
No, Metropolitan Plastering & Painting does not offer emergency services.
No, Metropolitan Plastering & Painting does not offer warranties.