--- title: "A Brush with Class Painting" description: "A Brush with Class Painting is run by William Smethurst, whom the company's website names as its owner and operator; the site says he has served Fairfield " doc_version: "2026-10-19" last_updated: "2026-10-19" --- # A Brush with Class Painting **Trade:** House Painting · **Address:** 437 Wayne St, Bridgeport, CT 06606 · **Phone:** (203) 545-3366 · **Website:** http://www.abrushwithclasspainting.com/ · **Languages:** English **Rating: 3.5/5** (low confidence) — from 2 reviews across 5 sources. ## The honest read A Brush with Class Painting is run by William Smethurst, whom the company's website names as its owner and operator; the site says he has served Fairfield County Ct and the surrounding area for over 25 years, and it lists interior painting, exterior painting and power washing. A recent Google customer had the exterior of their barn painted. They call the job timely and the quote competitive, and they describe Wil as professional and personable to work with. A 2022 customer said Will painted the exterior of their home, and that no paint was found anywhere other than where it was intended. Connecticut lists its home improvement contractor registration, HIC.0559868, held by A Brush with Class Painting, as expired. **Strengths:** - Exterior barn painting — a recent customer called the job timely - A competitive quote — the recent barn customer said they received one - No stray paint — a 2022 customer found paint only where intended ## Claims & citations Every claim below is backed by real evidence rows — uncited claims are dropped in code before publication. - The company's website names William Smethurst as owner and operator and says he has served Fairfield County Ct and the surrounding area for over 25 years _(confidence: medium)_ - [Official Website](http://www.abrushwithclasspainting.com) — “About (self-reported, verbatim): ​​​​​For over 25 years William Smethurst, owner and operator of A Brush with Class Painting, has served Fai…” - Exterior painting of a barn and of a home _(confidence: medium)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2s5YWNGUkphWGxOV2pkQmEwUkRNMW90UVZoUUxWRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x82ba11aa5e1e4a6a!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOk9acFRJaXlNWjdBa0RDM1otQVhQLVE%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ They painted the exterior of our barn for us, doing a fantastic and timely-job. Wil is professional, personable, and fantastic to work wi…” - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUR1emNhY0hBEAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x82ba11aa5e1e4a6a!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDuzcacHA%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ Will did an outstanding job with the exterior of our home. He was reliable, friendly and most importantly, highly competent. Not a sing…” - A recent customer called the barn job timely and the quote competitive _(confidence: medium)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2s5YWNGUkphWGxOV2pkQmEwUkRNMW90UVZoUUxWRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x82ba11aa5e1e4a6a!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOk9acFRJaXlNWjdBa0RDM1otQVhQLVE%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ They painted the exterior of our barn for us, doing a fantastic and timely-job. Wil is professional, personable, and fantastic to work wi…” - A 2022 customer said no paint was found anywhere other than where it was intended _(confidence: medium)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUR1emNhY0hBEAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x82ba11aa5e1e4a6a!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDuzcacHA%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ Will did an outstanding job with the exterior of our home. He was reliable, friendly and most importantly, highly competent. Not a sing…” - Connecticut lists its home improvement contractor registration, HIC.0559868, held by A Brush with Class Painting, as expired. _(confidence: high)_ - [State License Registry](https://www.elicense.ct.gov/Lookup/LicenseLookup.aspx) — “CT hic license HIC.0559868 registry-verified expired — registry holder of record: A BRUSH WITH CLASS PAINTING” - Specializes in House Painting _(confidence: high)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2s5YWNGUkphWGxOV2pkQmEwUkRNMW90UVZoUUxWRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x82ba11aa5e1e4a6a!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOk9acFRJaXlNWjdBa0RDM1otQVhQLVE%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ They painted the exterior of our barn for us, doing a fantastic and timely-job. Wil is professional, personable, and fantastic to work wi…” - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUR1emNhY0hBEAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x82ba11aa5e1e4a6a!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDuzcacHA%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ Will did an outstanding job with the exterior of our home. He was reliable, friendly and most importantly, highly competent. Not a sing…” - [Official Website](http://www.abrushwithclasspainting.com) — “About (self-reported, verbatim): ​​​​​For over 25 years William Smethurst, owner and operator of A Brush with Class Painting, has served Fai…” - Also offers Specialty Services _(confidence: low)_ - [Official Website](http://www.abrushwithclasspainting.com) — “About (self-reported, verbatim): ​​​​​For over 25 years William Smethurst, owner and operator of A Brush with Class Painting, has served Fai…” ## License Status: **expired** (#HIC.0559868, hic) — verified against the official CT state registry on 2026-10-19, never self-reported. Re-check at the official registry: https://www.elicense.ct.gov/Lookup/LicenseLookup.aspx ## Sources - [Local News](https://industryoversight.com/interior-and-exterior-painting-companies/milford-new-haven-ct/): Listed on this source - [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=A%20Brush%20with%20Class%20Painting&query_place_id=ChIJ4U1pkO0O6IkRakoeXqoRuoI): 4.8★ from 12 ratings - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=A%20Brush%20with%20Class%20Painting&query_place_id=ChIJ4U1pkO0O6IkRakoeXqoRuoI): Listed on this source - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ct/bridgeport/profile/residential-painter/a-brush-with-class-painting-0111-87133303): Listed on this source - [Official Website](http://www.abrushwithclasspainting.com): Self-reported profile and service details ## Recent reviews - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Scott Jarzombek · 2026-09-15**: They painted the exterior of our barn for us, doing a fantastic and timely-job. Wil is professional, personable, and fantastic to work with. We received a competitive quote, the final product being well worth the price. Highly recommended. - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Ivy Siwik · 2022-08-26**: Will did an outstanding job with the exterior of our home. He was reliable, friendly and most importantly, highly competent. Not a single drop of paint was found ANYWHERE other than where it was intended. I highly recommend Will!!!!! --- Data freshness: last scanned 2026-10-14T05:40:25.699Z. Cite as: A Brush with Class Painting — Tavlee (https://tavlee.com/contractor/a-brush-with-class-painting-bridgeport) Source: https://tavlee.com/contractor/a-brush-with-class-painting-bridgeport ## Sitemap [Full site index](https://tavlee.com/sitemap.md)