# ColorCraft Painters

**Trade:** House Painting · **Address:** 58 Pulaski Street Mills 58 | B4-5, Peabody, MA 01960, USA · **Phone:** (877) 772-6567 · **Website:** http://www.mycolorcraft.com/ · **Languages:** English

**Rating: 3.1/5** (medium confidence) — from 18 reviews across 4 sources.
67% of sentiment-scored reviews read net-positive. Last 6 months: 0 reviews, 0 negative.

## The honest read

ColorCraft Painters is a Peabody-based, family-run outfit — founder Michael Kaloutas, a second-generation painter, says he started the company in 2003 while a student at Salem State, and it still describes itself as a family operation serving the greater Boston area with interior and exterior painting, cabinet refinishing, and color consultations. Google shows 5 stars from 5 ratings and Angi lists 4.6 stars from 74.

When the crew shows up, the painting itself gets consistent praise. In a 2023 review, a homeowner with a Victorian house and a failed prior paint job called the prep work — scraping many old layers — meticulous and the finish first class. Other reviews describe extras thrown in at no charge: interior doors painted for free and a discount given when asked, in a 2012 review, and touch-ups handled without a fight when spots were missed or a finish discolored, in 2013 reviews.

The written record also carries a real, recurring pattern: getting the company on the phone. A 2013 review describes calling repeatedly and never getting a callback, another from that same year describes the same experience, and several other reviews from 2012–2016 mention difficulty reaching the owner to schedule or get an estimate before things eventually worked out. Angi's own summary of its 74 ratings describes the same shape — strong praise for the work itself alongside "a recurring pattern of poor phone/scheduling responsiveness". Pricing is the second recurring theme: a 2013 review describes a job that ended up costing more than double an Angie's List deal price once extra wall-height and second-coat charges came due, and another from that year called a $1,000 one-day job for two small bedrooms outrageous. One 2013 review is a genuine outlier on quality — wall-crack repairs called disappointing, paint that dripped onto hardwood floors and left scars, and paint that now chips easily — and that reviewer said they wouldn't use the company again.

The read here is for someone who wants careful painting from a long-running local family shop and is willing to be patient getting a callback, and to pin down the full price — including any per-coat or wall-height add-ons — before signing.

**Strengths:**
- Meticulous prep work — careful scraping and finish even on old paint layers
- Free touch-ups — returns to fix missed spots or discoloration
- Extras thrown in — doors painted free, discounts given when asked
- Long local history — family-run Boston-area painter since 2003

**Concerns:**
- Hard to reach — years of reviews cite phone and scheduling unresponsiveness
- Pricing surprises — costs ran well above quotes on several jobs
- Quality miss — one review cites dripped paint and cracked wall repairs

## Claims & citations

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

- Self-reports a family-run business founded in 2003 by second-generation painter Michael Kaloutas _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Official Website](http://www.mycolorcraft.com) — “Company history (self-reported): Founded by Michael Kaloutas in 2003 while he was a student at Salem State University; he is a second-genera…”
  - [Official Website](http://www.mycolorcraft.com) — “Ownership (self-reported): Led by founder Michael Kaloutas, a second-generation painter.”
- Self-reports 23 years in business, serving the greater Boston area _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Official Website](http://www.mycolorcraft.com) — “Self-reported 23 years in business”
  - [Official Website](http://www.mycolorcraft.com) — “Stated service area (self-reported): Boston, MetroWest, North Shore, South Shore, Cape Cod and the Islands, Rhode Island, Southern New Hamps…”
- Meticulous paint prep and finish work described even on a house with many old paint layers _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURaazZtNHVRRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xd00a703380842c6c!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDZk6m4uQE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ ColorCraft exceeded my expectations. I have a Victorian house with many layers of paint and the last paint job was terrible. The ColorCra…”
- Returns to fix touch-up issues like missed spots or discoloration _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/peabody/colorcraft-painters-reviews-155738157.htm) — “5★ $2,800. Punctual and timely. Some areas discolored when dried but they returned to fix it. Only concern was price was somewhat higher tha…”
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/peabody/colorcraft-painters-reviews-155738157.htm) — “5★ $1,700. Excellent work overall, owner was easy to work with. Crew missed a couple spots and came back to fix. Found one of her collectibl…”
- Extras included at no charge, such as extra doors painted and discounts given _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/peabody/colorcraft-painters-reviews-155738157.htm) — “5★ $4,500. Owner Michael Kaloutas arrived punctually for the estimate, was polite and professional. Crew arrived on time, was efficient, fin…”
- Recurring pattern of poor phone and scheduling responsiveness across many years of reviews _(confidence: high)_
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/peabody/colorcraft-painters-reviews-155738157.htm) — “4★ $500. He was hard to get hold of, I think he was just busy. When they came to do the job, I think they did a good job.”
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/peabody/colorcraft-painters-reviews-155738157.htm) — “3★ $2,000. Hallway walls, trim and ceilings painted with wall cracks repaired. Had a difficult time getting responses this time (used them b…”
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/peabody/colorcraft-painters-reviews-155738157.htm) — “4★ $1,500. Took a while to set up the appointment, but after initial unresponsiveness was quite good. Disappointed that the Angie's List pur…”
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/peabody/colorcraft-painters-reviews-155738157.htm) — “2★ $499. I called them several times to get it scheduled and never got a call back.”
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/peabody/colorcraft-painters-reviews-155738157.htm) — “1★ $499. I called 3 times and left a message and haven't heard back.”
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/peabody/colorcraft-painters-reviews-155738157.htm) — “4★ $1,900. Difficulty getting hold of the owner (Mike) to schedule and again for the estimate, and price was higher than expected (came down…”
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/peabody/colorcraft-painters-reviews-155738157.htm) — “Strong overall Angi rating (4.6 from 74 reviews) with consistent praise for painting quality and the owner's professionalism on-site, but a …”
- Pricing surprises — costs running well above quotes or deal prices due to unclear extra charges _(confidence: high)_
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/peabody/colorcraft-painters-reviews-155738157.htm) — “5★ $2,800. Punctual and timely. Some areas discolored when dried but they returned to fix it. Only concern was price was somewhat higher tha…”
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/peabody/colorcraft-painters-reviews-155738157.htm) — “5★ $900. Bought via an Angie's List deal; did a good job but ended up costing more than twice the deal price due to extra wall height and se…”
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/peabody/colorcraft-painters-reviews-155738157.htm) — “3★ $1,000. The cost is outrageous — painter was there one day, 8am-4pm. Walls look good and work was done but felt it shouldn't cost $1,000 …”
- One review describes disappointing wall-crack repairs, paint dripped on hardwood floors, and paint that chips _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/peabody/colorcraft-painters-reviews-155738157.htm) — “3★ $2,000. Hallway walls, trim and ceilings painted with wall cracks repaired. Had a difficult time getting responses this time (used them b…”
- Interior and exterior house painting _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURaazZtNHVRRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xd00a703380842c6c!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDZk6m4uQE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ ColorCraft exceeded my expectations. I have a Victorian house with many layers of paint and the last paint job was terrible. The ColorCra…”
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/peabody/colorcraft-painters-reviews-155738157.htm) — “5★ $4,500. Owner Michael Kaloutas arrived punctually for the estimate, was polite and professional. Crew arrived on time, was efficient, fin…”
- Cabinet refinishing (self-reported) _(confidence: low)_
  - [Official Website](http://www.mycolorcraft.com) — “ColorCraft Painters is a family-run interior/exterior painting and cabinet-refinishing company serving the greater Boston area, also offerin…”
- Specializes in House Painting _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURaazZtNHVRRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xd00a703380842c6c!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDZk6m4uQE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ ColorCraft exceeded my expectations. I have a Victorian house with many layers of paint and the last paint job was terrible. The ColorCra…”
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/peabody/colorcraft-painters-reviews-155738157.htm) — “5★ Very happy with the way things turned out; the owner who came to estimate was prompt, polite and professional and gave a fair price. The …”
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/peabody/colorcraft-painters-reviews-155738157.htm) — “5★ $4,500. Owner Michael Kaloutas arrived punctually for the estimate, was polite and professional. Crew arrived on time, was efficient, fin…”

## 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=ColorCraft%20Painters&query_place_id=ChIJkw68iz4T44kRbCyEgDNwCtA): 5.0★ from 5 ratings
- [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=ColorCraft%20Painters&query_place_id=ChIJkw68iz4T44kRbCyEgDNwCtA): Listed on this source
- [Official Website](http://www.mycolorcraft.com): 23 yrs in business · Self-reported profile and service details
- [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/peabody/colorcraft-painters-reviews-155738157.htm): 4.6★ from 74 ratings

## Recent reviews

- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Mark Spencer · 2023-10-07**: ColorCraft exceeded my expectations. I have a Victorian house with many layers of paint and the last paint job was terrible. The ColorCraft painters did an amazing prep job scraping the old paint. The final painting was meticulous. They showed up on time, cleaned up after themselves and followed up …
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Penny Linatopi · 2022-09-28**: Staff and the  owner nice and friendly.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · T Clark · 2022-03-24**: I just wanted to take a few moments to thank you and your team for an exceptional experience! Our rooms look fantastic and everyone was super professional and a real pleasure!

You made this process very easy and I look forward in reaching out to you folks again and spreading the good word to friend…
- **5/5 · Angi · Patrick G. · 2016-02-01**: It was excellent. I probably did pay extra because I probably added on a couple of rooms.
- **4/5 · Angi · Mike H. · 2015-04-01**: $500. He was hard to get hold of, I think he was just busy. When they came to do the job, I think they did a good job.
- **5/5 · Angi · William S. · 2014-09-01**: Very happy with the way things turned out; the owner who came to estimate was prompt, polite and professional and gave a fair price. The worker sent to do the job was fantastic, did great work, could not have been nicer.
- **5/5 · Angi · Rachel K. · 2014-06-01**: $1,400. Beautiful job. They worked all day to complete it on time. The rooms they painted are beautiful; we get a lot of compliments.
- **5/5 · Angi · PAT W. · 2014-03-01**: $499. It went not as well but ended up okay. Small company, deal was good so they got overwhelmed and had no office staff; ignored calls for a while, but eventually resolved it fairly and the work was excellent.
- **3/5 · Angi · Judith R. · 2013-12-01**: $2,000. Hallway walls, trim and ceilings painted with wall cracks repaired. Had a difficult time getting responses this time (used them before with wonderful results). Wall repairs left something to be desired, paint dripped on hardwood floors leaving scars, and paint on walls now chips easily. Over…
- **5/5 · Angi · Ira Z. · 2013-10-01**: $2,800. Punctual and timely. Some areas discolored when dried but they returned to fix it. Only concern was price was somewhat higher than expected; very high quality work overall.

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