# Alpha Painting **Trade:** House Painting · **Address:** 561 Main St, Boxford, MA 01921, USA · **Phone:** (978) 372-1480 · **Website:** http://www.alphapainting.com/ · **Languages:** English **Rating: 4.2/5** (high confidence) — from 31 reviews across 5 sources. A 0–5 star rating built from what customers and the public say (every review and mention weighted by where it was posted, how old, how detailed and how credible it is, shrunk toward a 3.5★ baseline when evidence is thin) plus what the record shows (Reddit recommendations or warnings, a registry-verified licence, how recently they were reviewed, customer work photos, BBB grade, negative news, a revoked licence). Positive record counts only as far as the reviews have earned it; penalties count in full. Confidence describes how much weighted evidence stands behind the number, never the number itself: low when fewer than about five normal reviews' worth of weight (or mentions only) support it, medium up to about twenty, high beyond that across at least two sources. An operator flag for a suspicious review pattern caps a rating at 3.5★ and marks it low. 100% of sentiment-scored reviews read net-positive. Last 6 months: 9 reviews, 0 negative. ## The honest read Ask a handful of Alpha Painting's customers how long they've used the company and the answers run past a decade — 10, 15, even 20-plus years, for the exterior, interior and decks of the same houses. It's a Boxford family shop: Socrates Stamateas has run it as president since 1998 alongside co-founder Veneti Stamateas, building on an operation the Stamateas family started in 1987. Today it covers the North Shore from Andover to Newburyport with interior, exterior, commercial and cabinet painting plus deck and wood restoration. Cabinets are where this crew's specifics get the most striking. A recent review says cabinets Alpha painted more than five years earlier still look brand new; in a 2022 review, another customer described transforming 16-year-old maple cabinets into a "like-new white." In a January 2026 review, a kitchen renovator described Alpha handling the technical side of a cabinetry job built by others — sanding, de-glossing, priming, then two coats of Italian waterborne lacquer — and a contractor working under another company name described subcontracting Alpha for a kitchen refacing job that made his own work "look great." The full-house jobs read the same way. In a 2024 review, a homeowner described a full exterior repaint of a 1935 house, praising a detailed initial estimate and patience through multiple rounds of color samples, and noted "no corners were cut" — while adding that Alpha wasn't the cheapest quote they got. Recent reviews this year add a nursery repaint, a custom closet and full trim package, and small touch-ups folded in without extra fuss. On Houzz, where the business holds an Award and two badges alongside a perfect rating, written accounts from 2016 describe the same pattern reaching back further still, including a note from a homeowner that other contractors working on-site had commented on how precise the work was. Across 31 reviews on Google and Houzz spanning nearly a decade, there isn't a documented complaint in the record. The one practical thing worth knowing: reviewers consistently describe Alpha as fairly priced but not the least expensive option — worth factoring in if you're comparing quotes on a large exterior job. **Strengths:** - Cabinet specialists — painted cabinets still look new after 5+ years - Handles historic homes — patient, detailed exterior repaint of a 1935 house - Trusted by other pros — a contractor subcontracted them for cabinet refacing **Concerns:** - Not the cheapest — one reviewer said their quote wasn't the lowest ## Claims & citations Every claim below is backed by real evidence rows — uncited claims are dropped in code before publication. - A recent review said cabinets Alpha painted more than five years earlier still look brand new. _(confidence: high)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT21ScVExVTFhVUpqWjBOc1JHczRjR00zT1ZoNFRGRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xcb560e1f7b9204ef!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOmRqQ1U1aUJjZ0NsRGs4cGM3OVh4TFE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ We live in Boxford and have had Socrates & his team several times now, the first was to paint our cabinets (over 5 years ago and they sti…” - In a 2022 review, a customer described transforming 16-year-old maple cabinets into a like-new white finish. _(confidence: high)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURtekxhdWxRRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xcb560e1f7b9204ef!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDmzLaulQE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Socrates and his team were excellent for our kitchen cabinet refurbish project, transforming our 16-year-old maple cabinets to beautiful,…” - In a January 2026 review, a kitchen renovator described Alpha completing prep, priming and two coats of Italian waterborne lacquer over cabinetry built by others. _(confidence: high)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2tkQmJucFdOVTluWkVsTVgwbFRUVlJ1YWs1NlVtYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xcb560e1f7b9204ef!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOkdBbnpWNU9nZElMX0lTTVRuak56Umc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ We renovated our kitchen in Mehtuen. The work included all new cabinet doors, ¼” maple veneer on all sides upper and lower, beaded panel …” - A contractor working under another company name described subcontracting Alpha for a kitchen refacing job that made his own work look great. _(confidence: medium)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT25KWllVeFZSalJhTjFKSWQyZzFSVkE1U1hoME4zYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xcb560e1f7b9204ef!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOnJZYUxVRjRaN1JId2g1RVA5SXh0N3c%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Alpha Painting Recently helped me with a kitchen refacing project at a customer's house. Socrates and his staff were fantastic to work wi…” - In a 2024 review, a homeowner described a full exterior repaint of a 1935 house with a detailed initial estimate and patience through multiple rounds of color samples, noting no corners were cut. _(confidence: high)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURqbll5Qk5REAE!2m1!1s0x0:0xcb560e1f7b9204ef!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDjnYyBNQ%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ We hired Socrates and his team to paint the entire exterior, trim, and porch of our 1935 house and we could not be happier. From the init…” - In the same 2024 review, the homeowner noted Alpha would not be the least expensive quote received. _(confidence: medium)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURqbll5Qk5REAE!2m1!1s0x0:0xcb560e1f7b9204ef!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDjnYyBNQ%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ We hired Socrates and his team to paint the entire exterior, trim, and porch of our 1935 house and we could not be happier. From the init…” - Houzz shows the business holding an Award and two badges alongside a 5.0 rating from 4 reviews. _(confidence: high)_ - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/painters/alpha-painting-pfvwus-pf~755141333) — “Houzz: 5.0★ from 4 ratings” - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/painters/alpha-painting-pfvwus-pf~755141333) — “Houzz: accredited / certified / member” - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/painters/alpha-painting-pfvwus-pf~755141333) — “Listed certification: Houzz Award” - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/painters/alpha-painting-pfvwus-pf~755141333) — “Listed certification: Houzz Badges (2)” - The company says it was founded in 1987 by the Stamateas family, with Socrates Stamateas serving as president since 1998. _(confidence: medium)_ - [Official Website](http://www.alphapainting.com) — “Company history (self-reported): Founded in 1987 by the Stamateas family as a small-scale residential painting operation that grew into an e…” - [Official Website](http://www.alphapainting.com) — “Ownership (self-reported): Family-owned and run: Socrates Stamateas (President & Partner, since 1998) and Veneti Stamateas (co-founder, Part…” - Specializes in House Painting _(confidence: high)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2tOdWJrMUhRbDh0ZW5kSllVOU5XbE5RTm1NdFprRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xcb560e1f7b9204ef!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOkNubk1HQl8tendJYU9NWlNQNmMtZkE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ We used Alpha Painting to do exterior painting and repair work at our home in Boxford. We were very happy with the job that Socrates and …” - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURqbll5Qk5REAE!2m1!1s0x0:0xcb560e1f7b9204ef!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDjnYyBNQ%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ We hired Socrates and his team to paint the entire exterior, trim, and porch of our 1935 house and we could not be happier. From the init…” - Also offers Specialty Services _(confidence: medium)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2tkQmJucFdOVTluWkVsTVgwbFRUVlJ1YWs1NlVtYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xcb560e1f7b9204ef!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOkdBbnpWNU9nZElMX0lTTVRuak56Umc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ We renovated our kitchen in Mehtuen. The work included all new cabinet doors, ¼” maple veneer on all sides upper and lower, beaded panel …” - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURtekxhdWxRRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xcb560e1f7b9204ef!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDmzLaulQE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Socrates and his team were excellent for our kitchen cabinet refurbish project, transforming our 16-year-old maple cabinets to beautiful,…” - Also offers Carpentry _(confidence: low)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNPbXJyME9nEAE!2m1!1s0x0:0xcb560e1f7b9204ef!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICOmrr0Og%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ This is the third time we have used Alpha painting for both exterior and interior jobs. They have also done some exterior carpentry on …” ## Ownership - Identifies as family-owned — the business's own statement, not independently verified. ## License Status: **not_found** — verified against the official MA state registry, never self-reported. Re-check at the official registry: https://contractorhub.mass.gov/s/hic-contractor-search ## Sources - [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Alpha%20Painting&query_place_id=ChIJ_eOPrT8C44kR7wSSex8OVss): 5.0★ from 41 ratings - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Alpha%20Painting&query_place_id=ChIJ_eOPrT8C44kR7wSSex8OVss): Listed on this source - [Yelp](https://www.yelp.com/biz/alpha-painting-boxford): Listed on this source - [Official Website](http://www.alphapainting.com): Self-reported profile and service details - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/painters/alpha-painting-pfvwus-pf~755141333): 5.0★ from 4 ratings ## Recent reviews - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Liza Duble · 2026-06-21**: Alpha Painting did a WONDERFUL job on painting my new nursery in Newburyport, MA. They were on-time, professional, and overall incredibly nice people. The color came out perfectly and were kind enough to help with some other touch-ups around my condo. Highly recommend! - **5/5 · Google Reviews · MaryAnn Daoust · 2026-06-17**: Alpha Painting did the exterior of our house and the workmanship, professionalism, knowledge, and cleanliness was exceptional. Every aspect of the house was meticulously cared for and Socrates checked in with us daily while the work was being done to address if we had any questions or concerns. We h… - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Jamie Frontiero-Realtor · 2026-06-10**: oh my gosh, where do I begin! Socrates and his amazing team at Alpha Painting came highly recommended by several local people near the Newburyport MA area. My husband and I were embarking on upgrading our kitchen cabinets… Socrates met with us several times to go over choices (and budget options)…u… - **5/5 · Google Reviews · S B · 2026-05-29**: We used Alpha Painting to do exterior painting and repair work at our home in Boxford. We were very happy with the job that Socrates and his crew did. From beginning to end, Socrates was very communicative and professional, and went above and beyond to make sure that we were satisfied. We would not… - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Shes_Crafty_Reader Baldini · 2026-05-02**: Alpha Painting is the BEST! They are professional, fast, do amazing work, cleanup, protect your floors and their communication is top tier! I will always recommend them. We live in Groveland, Ma and have used them several times. Most recently they painted our new custom closet, our bedroom, all trim… - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Jacqueline Calvo · 2026-04-29**: Fantastic workmanship, efficient, and reasonably priced, these guys were a great find for us in boxford. Thank you for all you help with our interior work! - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Stephen Boyko · 2026-04-16**: We couldn't be happier with the crew at Alpha Painting. On time, on-budget, neat, friendly, and detail-orientated. We use them for all of our painting needs - color choices, interior/exterior painting, power-washing our decks, and staining/sealing our outdoor furniture, and have done so for years. … - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Melissa Blaney · 2026-04-06**: We live in Boxford and have had Socrates & his team several times now, the first was to paint our cabinets (over 5 years ago and they still look brand new!) and it completely updated our kitchen, the second time was to paint our three season porch & just recently our family room. The quality of the … - **5/5 · Google Reviews · TRUCKBOI YT · 2026-03-17**: I have hired Alpha Painting many times, for interior and exterior work, and I highly recommend them. They have painted the exterior of the house at least twice (when needed as a result of weather and time), almost every room inside the house and sanded/stained our high-end decks. What I appreciate … - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Eric Rich · 2026-02-17**: Socrates and his team are excellent. Detail focused, diligent, and honest. We have used them for two jobs (kitchen cabinets, multiple ceiling repairs, bathroom painting) and they do great work with excellent materials, at a fair price. Highly recommend! --- Data freshness: last scanned 2026-07-06T15:47:44.329Z. Cite as: Alpha Painting — Tavlee (https://tavlee.com/contractor/alpha-painting-boxford) Source: https://tavlee.com/contractor/alpha-painting-boxford