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Straight answers about painting in Massachusetts
Written for people deciding whether to hire anyone at all, not just us. Real numbers, real dates, and the questions worth asking whichever painter you use.
How Much Does It Cost to Paint a House in Massachusetts?
Most painting projects in Greater Boston run between $2,500 and $8,000. A single room sits well below that; a full exterior or a whole-home repaint sits at the top of it or above. The number is driven by preparation, not by paint.
Read the guide →When Is the Best Time to Paint a House Exterior in New England?
The exterior painting season in Massachusetts runs from roughly late April to mid-October. May, June, September and early October are the most reliable months. Most exterior paints need surface and air temperatures above about 50°F to cure properly.
Read the guide →Lead Paint and Painting Pre-1978 Homes Around Boston
If your home was built before 1978, the EPA Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule requires anyone paid to disturb its painted surfaces to be certified in lead-safe work practices. Massachusetts runs its own EPA-authorised program, so certification here goes through the state.
Read the guide →Free estimate
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