# Benjamin Painting & Sons Inc

**Trade:** House Painting · **Address:** 144 Dewey St, Worcester, MA 01610 · **Phone:** (508) 847-3650 · **Website:** http://www.benjaminpainting.org/ · **Languages:** English

**Rating: 3.6/5** (medium confidence) — from 14 reviews across 4 sources.
93% of sentiment-scored reviews read net-positive. Last 6 months: 3 reviews, 0 negative.

## The honest read

Benjamin Painting & Sons Inc is a Worcester-based family painting company serving residential and commercial projects. The company says it handles interior and exterior painting, cabinet refinishing, deck and fence staining, pressure washing, wallpaper removal, drywall repair, and minor carpentry before painting. Its website names Benjamin Jr. and Ricky and gives conflicting history dates—founded in 1995 on one page but family dedication since 1989 on another.

Recent customer accounts support detailed interior work. In March 2026, one homeowner praised a nursery paint job, while another described full-house wall preparation and painting after wallpaper removal, including responsive quoting and schedule flexibility. Earlier reviews describe cypress staining and bathroom painting, ceiling repairs and repainting, living-room and nursery work, and a remodeled kitchen, foyer, and hallway. Reviewers repeatedly mention communication, cleanup, careful preparation, and reasonable pricing.

There are two concrete items to verify before booking. A December 2023 reviewer said a bulkhead peeled after being painted twice and that promised follow-up stopped. The Massachusetts registry currently shows HIC 194205 as expired under Benjamin Painting Inc, while the BBB lists that number and CS-113625 as directory claims. Ask which legal entity will contract for the work, whether registration is current, and what written warranty applies to exterior or moisture-exposed surfaces.

This company is best suited to homeowners seeking interior room painting, wall preparation, staining, or broader residential repainting where careful finish work and cleanup matter. Confirm the exact preparation plan, schedule, registration, and callback terms in writing before work begins.

**Strengths:**
- Interior finishes — reviewers describe careful room preparation and clean results
- Project cleanup — multiple customers praise protection and daily cleanup
- Responsive quoting — recent reviewers cite quick estimates and schedule flexibility
- Detailed staining — cypress woodwork received specific praise

**Concerns:**
- Bulkhead durability — one reviewer reported repeated peeling after two paint jobs
- Registration status — HIC 194205 is registry-verified expired
- History dates — company pages cite both 1989 and 1995

**Where sources disagree:**
- The website says founded in 1995 but also describes family dedication since 1989.
- The registry lists expired HIC 194205 under Benjamin Painting Inc, while the public-facing name is Benjamin Painting & Sons Inc.

## Claims & citations

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

- The company performs interior and exterior painting, staining, wallpaper removal, and surface preparation. _(confidence: high)_
  - [Official Website](http://www.benjaminpainting.org) — “Benjamin Painting & Sons Inc presents itself as a Worcester-based residential and commercial painting company serving central Massachusetts …”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2xOYU1HOVNURkpQZFdSRE1VMWlaRjh3VG1RMmJtYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xdd876e208285fc81!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOlNaMG9STFJPdWRDMU1iZF8wTmQ2bmc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Recently purchased a house with wallpaper in every room. We removed the wallpaper and hired Benjamin & Sons to prep the walls and paint e…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2xCd2VYaDFabUUwY0hoVFVYbzJaVGN5YkhGeVdtYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xdd876e208285fc81!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOlBweXh1ZmE0cHhTUXo2ZTcybHFyWmc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Benjamin and Ricky transformed my bathroom this weekend, both staining/clear-coating the cypress woodwork and painting the walls and ceil…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNldWNXdUlREAE!2m1!1s0x0:0xdd876e208285fc81!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICeucWuIQ%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Benjamin was a pleasure to deal with. Painted our newly remodeled kitchen, foyer and hallway. Showed up on time, completed project early,…”
- Customers repeatedly describe careful preparation, clean finishes, and thorough cleanup. _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2xOYU1HOVNURkpQZFdSRE1VMWlaRjh3VG1RMmJtYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xdd876e208285fc81!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOlNaMG9STFJPdWRDMU1iZF8wTmQ2bmc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Recently purchased a house with wallpaper in every room. We removed the wallpaper and hired Benjamin & Sons to prep the walls and paint e…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2xCd2VYaDFabUUwY0hoVFVYbzJaVGN5YkhGeVdtYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xdd876e208285fc81!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOlBweXh1ZmE0cHhTUXo2ZTcybHFyWmc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Benjamin and Ricky transformed my bathroom this weekend, both staining/clear-coating the cypress woodwork and painting the walls and ceil…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNUam9TdGhBRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xdd876e208285fc81!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICTjoSthAE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ I am very much satisfied with Benjamin.
He made a painting on my house ceiling very professionally.   In addition, he made a lot of extra…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUMxMHByZUpnEAE!2m1!1s0x0:0xdd876e208285fc81!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIC10preJg%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ My husband and I hired them to paint my living room and baby nursery. Everything came out just how we wanted it. There was clear communic…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNldWNXdUlREAE!2m1!1s0x0:0xdd876e208285fc81!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICeucWuIQ%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Benjamin was a pleasure to deal with. Painted our newly remodeled kitchen, foyer and hallway. Showed up on time, completed project early,…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURPOE1pUWN3EAE!2m1!1s0x0:0xdd876e208285fc81!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDO8MiQcw%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Benjamin Painting was excellent and thorough.  Their price was also very fair and reasonable. They were extremely courteous and cleaned u…”
- Several reviews praise responsive quoting, schedule flexibility, and clear communication. _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2xOYU1HOVNURkpQZFdSRE1VMWlaRjh3VG1RMmJtYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xdd876e208285fc81!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOlNaMG9STFJPdWRDMU1iZF8wTmQ2bmc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Recently purchased a house with wallpaper in every room. We removed the wallpaper and hired Benjamin & Sons to prep the walls and paint e…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUMxMHByZUpnEAE!2m1!1s0x0:0xdd876e208285fc81!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIC10preJg%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ My husband and I hired them to paint my living room and baby nursery. Everything came out just how we wanted it. There was clear communic…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNldWNXdUlREAE!2m1!1s0x0:0xdd876e208285fc81!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICeucWuIQ%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Benjamin was a pleasure to deal with. Painted our newly remodeled kitchen, foyer and hallway. Showed up on time, completed project early,…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUQ2N2NMV2hRRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xdd876e208285fc81!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgID67cLWhQE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ My house looks great! I highly recommend Benjamin Painting.  Thanks for great communication and a job well done!”
- One reviewer reported repeated bulkhead peeling and no response after a promised repair. _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURsbl9lckR3EAE!2m1!1s0x0:0xdd876e208285fc81!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDln_erDw%7C%7C?hl=en) — “1★ Painted my bulkhead twice,  is constantly peeling. Owner came by several weeks ago and told me they would fix it but I haven't heard from…”
- HIC 194205 is registry-verified expired under Benjamin Painting Inc. _(confidence: high)_
  - [State License Registry](https://contractorhub.mass.gov/s/hic-contractor-search) — “MA hic license 194205 registry-verified expired — registry holder of record: Benjamin Painting Inc”
- The company presents itself as a Worcester family business, but its website gives conflicting start dates. _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Official Website](http://www.benjaminpainting.org) — “Company history (self-reported): The site says Since 1995 and also says founded in 1995; another page says the family has been dedicated sin…”
  - [Official Website](http://www.benjaminpainting.org) — “Ownership (self-reported): Family business; the site references Benjamin Jr. and Ricky.”
- Google reports a 4.6-star profile average from 42 ratings. _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Benjamin%20Painting%20%26%20Sons%20Inc&query_place_id=ChIJNbKoq-gH5IkRgfyFgiBuh90) — “Google: 4.6★ from 42 ratings”
- Specializes in House Painting _(confidence: high)_
  - [Official Website](http://www.benjaminpainting.org) — “Benjamin Painting & Sons Inc presents itself as a Worcester-based residential and commercial painting company serving central Massachusetts …”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2xOYU1HOVNURkpQZFdSRE1VMWlaRjh3VG1RMmJtYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xdd876e208285fc81!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOlNaMG9STFJPdWRDMU1iZF8wTmQ2bmc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Recently purchased a house with wallpaper in every room. We removed the wallpaper and hired Benjamin & Sons to prep the walls and paint e…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2xCd2VYaDFabUUwY0hoVFVYbzJaVGN5YkhGeVdtYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xdd876e208285fc81!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOlBweXh1ZmE0cHhTUXo2ZTcybHFyWmc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Benjamin and Ricky transformed my bathroom this weekend, both staining/clear-coating the cypress woodwork and painting the walls and ceil…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUMxMHByZUpnEAE!2m1!1s0x0:0xdd876e208285fc81!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIC10preJg%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ My husband and I hired them to paint my living room and baby nursery. Everything came out just how we wanted it. There was clear communic…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNldWNXdUlREAE!2m1!1s0x0:0xdd876e208285fc81!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICeucWuIQ%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Benjamin was a pleasure to deal with. Painted our newly remodeled kitchen, foyer and hallway. Showed up on time, completed project early,…”
- Also offers Specialty Services _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Official Website](http://www.benjaminpainting.org) — “Benjamin Painting & Sons Inc presents itself as a Worcester-based residential and commercial painting company serving central Massachusetts …”
  - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/worcester/profile/painting-contractors/benjamin-painting-inc-0261-329728) — “Services offered (Better Business Bureau): residential and commercial painting, cleaning services, pressure washing, gutter cleaning, snow r…”
- Also offers Carpentry _(confidence: low)_
  - [Official Website](http://www.benjaminpainting.org) — “Benjamin Painting & Sons Inc presents itself as a Worcester-based residential and commercial painting company serving central Massachusetts …”

## License

Status: **expired** (#194205, hic) — verified against the official MA state registry on 2026-08-24, 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=Benjamin%20Painting%20%26%20Sons%20Inc&query_place_id=ChIJNbKoq-gH5IkRgfyFgiBuh90): 4.6★ from 42 ratings
- [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Benjamin%20Painting%20%26%20Sons%20Inc&query_place_id=ChIJNbKoq-gH5IkRgfyFgiBuh90): Listed on this source
- [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/worcester/profile/painting-contractors/benjamin-painting-inc-0261-329728): Listed on this source
- [Official Website](http://www.benjaminpainting.org): Self-reported profile and service details

## Recent reviews

- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Joseph Butler · 2026-04-22**: Great job
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Julian Marayo · 2026-03-31**: Huge shoutout to Benjamin and Ricky for painting my baby’s nursery and making it look absolutely perfect—so cozy and ready for my little one. Thank you both! Highly recommend
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Nathan Lenhart · 2026-03-07**: Recently purchased a house with wallpaper in every room. We removed the wallpaper and hired Benjamin & Sons to prep the walls and paint each room in the house.

From the start, they responded quickly to visit the property and prepare a quote. They were able to work around our tight schedule and did …
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Christopher Daley · 2025-11-16**: Incredibly professional and their attention to detail is unmatched. A family run business with deep roots in the community. You cannot find the level of detail and quality they provide (have a look at their instagram page) at a chain or larger retailer, nor can you find the familial touch they have.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Maureen Looney · 2025-09-24**: We highly recommend Benjamin Painting &Sons for your painting services. Not only are the professional workers, they take the time to discuss the painting process with you. The work is impeccable, and we have had so many wonderful comments about this fine work on our home.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Linda Glatt Anderson · 2025-09-14**: Benjamin and Ricky transformed my bathroom this weekend, both staining/clear-coating the cypress woodwork and painting the walls and ceiling. Great work!
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Sang-Ho Lee · 2024-05-14**: I am very much satisfied with Benjamin.
He made a painting on my house ceiling very professionally.   In addition, he made a lot of extra work to fix all kind of painting defect in my house.   After several hours of work, my house changed from ugly house to a new house.   He is very kind and pay att…
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Giselle Orellana · 2023-12-26**: My husband and I hired them to paint my living room and baby nursery. Everything came out just how we wanted it. There was clear communication between us and after they left they made sure everything was clean and just how I left it. We would definitely hire them again for a future project.
- **1/5 · Google Reviews · Nancy McArdle · 2023-12-04**: Painted my bulkhead twice,  is constantly peeling. Owner came by several weeks ago and told me they would fix it but I haven't heard from them and won't return any calls. Left multiple messages.  Very disappointed!
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Rob B · 2022-10-30**: Great price and great work on repainting the bathroom. Will be using Benjamin Painting again in the future.

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