# AV General Painting and Cleaning Inc

**Trade:** House Painting · **Phone:** (617) 870-9661 · **Website:** https://avgeneralpainting.com/ · **Languages:** English

**Rating: 3.9/5** (medium confidence) — from 7 reviews across 4 sources.
100% of sentiment-scored reviews read net-positive. Last 6 months: 0 reviews, 0 negative.

## The honest read

AV General Painting and Cleaning is the kind of painter homeowners come back to more than once — one reviewer says they've hired the company, run by Ailton, on and off for ten years and keep doing it. Based in Winthrop, the company works on both the inside and outside of houses, and its own site lists surface-prep and finishing work alongside the paint itself: drywall repair, power washing, staining, cabinet refinishing, siding painting, and wallpaper removal for homes and businesses across New England.

What comes up again and again in the reviews on file, running from January 2024 to January 2025, is the same handful of things: careful edges, a clean job site, and pricing set fairly by the room or the job rather than padded. In a January 2025 review, one customer described Ailton handling a ceiling repair — a hole a plumber had needed to cut — as part of an exterior-trim and interior painting job, and called the patch as clean as the paint work around it. Another, writing in January 2024, said they'd used him "numerous times over the past ten years" for interior painting and found the work diligent rather than rushed, with no sloppy edges. A third customer, also from early 2024, singled him out by name for painting several apartment units and said everyone they'd referred to him had "the same wonderful experience."

There's nothing negative on record to weigh against that — no disputed jobs, no gaps between what the company says about itself and what customers describe. The written record does run from January 2024 to January 2025, so it's a year or two old rather than fresh this month, worth keeping in mind if very recent feedback matters to you.

For an interior or exterior repaint — especially one that also needs some drywall or trim work folded in — this is a company with a track record of returning customers and consistent, detail-first execution. Worth confirming current availability and getting a written quote before booking, since nothing on file speaks to scheduling lead times.

**Strengths:**
- Repeat customers — one hired him repeatedly over ten years
- Clean, careful work — reviewers cite no mess or sloppy edges
- Fair per-job pricing — priced by the room, called reasonable
- Multi-unit experience — praised for painting several apartment units

## Claims & citations

Every claim below is backed by real evidence rows — uncited claims are dropped in code before publication.

- Rated 5 stars from 8 ratings on Google. _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=AV%20General%20Painting%20and%20Cleaning%20Inc&query_place_id=ChIJTxchwpmPE68RnVyEggW59Z0) — “Google: 5★ from 8 ratings”
- A customer says they've hired the company repeatedly over the past ten years for interior painting. _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUROMWN2MnBBRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x9df5b90582845c9d!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDN1cv2pAE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ I have used Ailton numerous times over the past ten years. He is so professional and offers a good product at a reasonable price. Did a f…”
- Reviewers describe careful, detail-oriented work with clean job sites and no sloppy edges. _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNfaGZIUWlRRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x9df5b90582845c9d!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIC_hfHQiQE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Ailton is careful with the details, cleans up afterward, and prices (fairly in my opinion) by the room or job. He has done exterior trim …”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUROMWN2MnBBRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x9df5b90582845c9d!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDN1cv2pAE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ I have used Ailton numerous times over the past ten years. He is so professional and offers a good product at a reasonable price. Did a f…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNON2FIS3dnRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x9df5b90582845c9d!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICN7aHKwgE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Ailton at AV General Painting Services is one of the most thorough and detail-oriented painters that we have had the pleasure of working …”
- Pricing is set fairly by the room or job, according to reviewers. _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNfaGZIUWlRRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x9df5b90582845c9d!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIC_hfHQiQE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Ailton is careful with the details, cleans up afterward, and prices (fairly in my opinion) by the room or job. He has done exterior trim …”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUROMWN2MnBBRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x9df5b90582845c9d!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDN1cv2pAE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ I have used Ailton numerous times over the past ten years. He is so professional and offers a good product at a reasonable price. Did a f…”
- Handled a ceiling repair from a plumber's cut alongside an exterior-trim and interior painting job. _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNfaGZIUWlRRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x9df5b90582845c9d!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIC_hfHQiQE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Ailton is careful with the details, cleans up afterward, and prices (fairly in my opinion) by the room or job. He has done exterior trim …”
- Painted several apartment units and was recommended to multiple friends by one customer. _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNON2FIS3dnRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x9df5b90582845c9d!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICN7aHKwgE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Ailton at AV General Painting Services is one of the most thorough and detail-oriented painters that we have had the pleasure of working …”
- Offers interior and exterior painting plus drywall repair, power washing, staining, cabinet refinishing, siding painting, and wallpaper removal. _(confidence: high)_
  - [Official Website](https://avgeneralpainting.com) — “AV General Painting & Cleaning offers interior and exterior painting plus related surface-prep and finishing services (drywall repair, power…”
- Specializes in House Painting _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNfaGZIUWlRRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x9df5b90582845c9d!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIC_hfHQiQE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Ailton is careful with the details, cleans up afterward, and prices (fairly in my opinion) by the room or job. He has done exterior trim …”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUROMWN2MnBBRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x9df5b90582845c9d!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDN1cv2pAE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ I have used Ailton numerous times over the past ten years. He is so professional and offers a good product at a reasonable price. Did a f…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUROX3JYX0V3EAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x9df5b90582845c9d!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDN_rX_Ew%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ AV General Painting did a wonderful job painting my bathroom.
He was thorough, paid attention to detail, and was meticulous about his wor…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNON2FIS3dnRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x9df5b90582845c9d!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICN7aHKwgE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Ailton at AV General Painting Services is one of the most thorough and detail-oriented painters that we have had the pleasure of working …”
  - [Official Website](https://avgeneralpainting.com) — “AV General Painting & Cleaning offers interior and exterior painting plus related surface-prep and finishing services (drywall repair, power…”
- Also offers Specialty Services _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Official Website](https://avgeneralpainting.com) — “AV General Painting & Cleaning offers interior and exterior painting plus related surface-prep and finishing services (drywall repair, power…”

## 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

- [Exa](https://reviews.birdeye.com/a-general-painting-and-services-inc-165822822346125): 0 web mentions across the open web (each linked to its source)
- [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=AV%20General%20Painting%20and%20Cleaning%20Inc&query_place_id=ChIJTxchwpmPE68RnVyEggW59Z0): 5.0★ from 8 ratings
- [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=AV%20General%20Painting%20and%20Cleaning%20Inc&query_place_id=ChIJTxchwpmPE68RnVyEggW59Z0): Listed on this source
- [Official Website](https://avgeneralpainting.com): Self-reported profile and service details

## Recent reviews

- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Claire Wadlington · 2025-01-17**: Ailton is careful with the details, cleans up afterward, and prices (fairly in my opinion) by the room or job. He has done exterior trim painting for us as well as indoor painting. He handled a required ceiling repair of a hole a plumber needed to make beautifully. We are using his services again no…
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Michelle Diplatzi · 2024-05-20**: Definitely recommend Av general painting !!  An amazing job was done. Thank you AV general painting!
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Suellen Oliveira · 2024-02-07**: Great work! I highly recommend his work!
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Raysa Ortiz · 2024-01-24**: I have used Ailton numerous times over the past ten years. He is so professional and offers a good product at a reasonable price. Did a fantastic job with my interior paint. He worked diligently but didn’t rush. No mess. No sloppy edges. Everything looks great! I have recommended him to friends, fam…
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Debby Long · 2024-01-22**: AV General Painting did a wonderful job painting my bathroom.
He was thorough, paid attention to detail, and was meticulous about his work.
The details were discussed beforehand and he did the work in a timely manner, exactly as planned. It was a pleasure to work with AV General Painting and he come…
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · marina groussis · 2024-01-20**: Excellent job. Highly recommended.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Paula Papa · 2024-01-16**: Ailton at AV General Painting Services is one of the most thorough and detail-oriented painters that we have had the pleasure of working with! We have had him paint several of our apartment units and recommended him to multiple friends, and everyone has had the same wonderful experience. Ailton does…

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