# Cookies Painting & House Washing Inc

**Trade:** House Painting · **Address:** 291 Queen Anne Rd, Harwich, MA 02645 · **Phone:** (508) 280-8418 · **Website:** https://www.cookiespainting.com/ · **Languages:** English

**Rating: 2.7/5** (medium confidence) — from 12 reviews across 6 sources.
50% of sentiment-scored reviews read net-positive. Last 6 months: 4 reviews, 1 negative.

## The honest read

Cookies Painting & House Washing has a genuinely mixed record: alongside real praise for its interior painting work sit specific complaints about exterior durability and follow-through. The Harwich business is run by David Cook, a third-generation painter (his grandfather and father were both painters) who reports 25 years in the trade; BBB lists the company as operating since 1982 and A+ rated and accredited since 2014.

Several detailed reviews single out its interior work. A 2026 review says a full-house interior repaint 'makes the house look brand new' and left nothing behind; a 2024 review credits foreman Tiago with running a large, pleasant crew that finished a repaint slightly ahead of schedule; and in a 2022 review, a homeowner described a team of three stripping 20-year-old wallpaper, prepping the walls, and finishing a bedroom repaint in one 10-hour day. A same-day room-painting job in June 2026 drew similar praise for speed and quality.

The exterior side of the business has drawn real complaints. A review posted this June says shingle staining done back in 2021 — expected to last 30 years — began peeling within five years, forcing the homeowner to hire another company to sand and re-stain at real cost. A 2023 review describes the owner failing to show for a scheduled quote and never returning a promised callback, and a 2024 review reports dissatisfaction with a bathroom and TV-room paint job. One December 2025 review is logged as one star but its text is entirely positive, describing a clean, professional, on-time interior job — likely a rating that doesn't match what was actually written.

For interior painting, the reviews point to a capable, well-managed crew; for exterior stain or wood work, it's worth asking specifically about the expected longevity and any warranty, and confirming they'll follow through promptly on a quote before committing.

**Strengths:**
- Interior painting — repeated praise for clean, high-quality repaints
- Experienced crew — 2024 review credits foreman Tiago with a well-run team
- Third-generation painter — David Cook reports 25 years in the trade
- Long-standing BBB member — A+ rated and accredited since 2014

**Concerns:**
- Exterior stain durability — one review reports peeling within five years
- Missed quote follow-through — a 2023 review describes a no-show and unreturned call
- Mixed recent reviews — a 2024 review reports dissatisfaction with a bathroom paint job

**Where sources disagree:**
- A December 2025 Google review is logged as one star but its written text is entirely positive — likely a rating/text mismatch.

## Claims & citations

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

- Family-run house painting and washing contractor based in Harwich, MA, owned by David Cook, a third-generation painter self-reporting 25 years of experience; BBB lists it operating since 1982 _(confidence: high)_
  - [Official Website](https://www.cookiespainting.com) — “A family-run house painting and washing contractor based in Harwich, MA (Cape Cod), offering interior and exterior painting, low-pressure ho…”
  - [Official Website](https://www.cookiespainting.com) — “Ownership (self-reported): Owner-operated by David Cook, who describes himself as a third-generation painter (grandfather and father both pa…”
  - [Official Website](https://www.cookiespainting.com) — “Self-reported 25 years in business”
  - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/harwich/profile/painting-contractors/cookies-painting-inc-0021-67310) — “BBB profile for Cookie's Painting, Inc. (dba Cookie's Painting & House Washing) in Harwich, MA — A+ rated and BBB Accredited since 2014, in …”
- BBB grade of A+, accredited since 2014 _(confidence: high)_
  - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/harwich/profile/painting-contractors/cookies-painting-inc-0021-67310) — “Better Business Bureau grade: A+”
  - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/harwich/profile/painting-contractors/cookies-painting-inc-0021-67310) — “Better Business Bureau: accredited / certified / member”
  - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/harwich/profile/painting-contractors/cookies-painting-inc-0021-67310) — “BBB profile for Cookie's Painting, Inc. (dba Cookie's Painting & House Washing) in Harwich, MA — A+ rated and BBB Accredited since 2014, in …”
- Google shows a 3.8-star rating from 28 ratings _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Cookies%20Painting%20%26%20House%20Washing%20Inc&query_place_id=ChIJqXs17PM_-4kRIf5mE-WyZJE) — “Google: 3.8★ from 28 ratings”
- A 2026 review describes a full-house interior repaint that made the house look brand new and left nothing behind _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT21rNFYxRnhTSEpXVm5SWk0xSmFVMnhRVEZOT1VGRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x9164b2e51366fe21!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOmk4V1FxSHJWVnRZM1JaU2xQTFNOUFE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ They just painted the entire interior of my home. Did a fantastic job, it makes the house look brand new, and they left nothing behind. E…”
- A 2024 review credits foreman Tiago with managing a large, pleasant crew that finished a repaint slightly ahead of schedule _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUQzOS1YZ2FnEAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x9164b2e51366fe21!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgID39-Xgag%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Cookie recently painted the entire interior of our home. They showed up on schedule, worked consistently every day and finished a little …”
- A 2022 review describes a team of three stripping 20-year-old wallpaper and finishing a bedroom repaint in one 10-hour day _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUQybTV6MS13RRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x9164b2e51366fe21!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgID2m5z1-wE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ We are pleased to recommend Cookies Painting.  Cookies recently gave our bedroom a refreshed, new look. A team of three (2 men and 1 woma…”
- A June 2026 review describes a same-day room-painting job praised for speed and quality _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2twV1JGZGZUelZGY0dsVVJtMVhUek5OUzB4aFRFRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x9164b2e51366fe21!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOkpWRFdfTzVFcGlURm1XTzNNS0xhTEE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Two men showed up on time, and did a fantastic job of painting a new room for us.  Very personable and finished in one day.  Worked very …”
- A review posted in June 2026 says exterior shingle staining done in 2021, expected to last 30 years, began peeling within five years, requiring a costly re-do by another company _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2xWWmMzRlBVMHhmVEVoaWJsQmphV04xUmkxcWNVRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x9164b2e51366fe21!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOlVZc3FPU0xfTEhiblBjaWN1Ri1qcUE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “1★ I hired this company to stain the bare shingles on 2 sides of my house in 2021 - which should have lasted 30 years. Five years later the …”
- A 2024 review describes dissatisfaction with a bathroom and TV-room paint job _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUREek56X3BnRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x9164b2e51366fe21!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDDzNz_pgE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “2★ I would not recommend Cookies Painting & House Washing. They showed up on time when promised, that is how they earned 2-stars. We hired t…”
- A 2023 review describes the owner not showing up for a scheduled quote and never returning a promised callback _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUR4blBuN2tnRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x9164b2e51366fe21!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDxnPn7kgE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “1★ Dave didn't show for a quote. Tracked him down and he said he'd call me back in 15 minutes. Still waiting for that call after 24 hours.”
- A 2022 review criticizes personal conduct rather than the painting work itself _(confidence: low)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURlZy1xY1FREAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x9164b2e51366fe21!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDeg-qcQQ%7C%7C?hl=en) — “1★ If these men paint as poorly as they treat women at a bar, avoid at ALL costs.”
- A December 2025 Google review is logged as one star but its written text is entirely positive, describing a professional, clean, on-time interior job _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2pCelJFbFBPV3RMVjBkeFN6ZFFZWGh0VWxwVExYYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x9164b2e51366fe21!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOjBzRElPOWtLV0dxSzdQYXhtUlpTLXc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “1★ Just finished a large interior paint project. Cookies came with their professional team and did an excellent job. Clean , on time and a p…”
- Website self-reports HIC #284617, not verified against any registry _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Official Website](https://www.cookiespainting.com) — “Self-reported license/registration number (NOT verified against any registry): HIC 284617”
- Interior and exterior painting, low-pressure house washing, and gutter and wood-replacement carpentry _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Official Website](https://www.cookiespainting.com) — “A family-run house painting and washing contractor based in Harwich, MA (Cape Cod), offering interior and exterior painting, low-pressure ho…”
  - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/harwich/profile/painting-contractors/cookies-painting-inc-0021-67310) — “Services offered (Better Business Bureau): Deck Services, Exterior Painting, Gutter Services, House Washing, Interior Painting, Window Washi…”
- A genuinely mixed record: detailed positive interior-painting reviews alongside real complaints about early exterior-stain failure and a missed quote follow-through _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2xWWmMzRlBVMHhmVEVoaWJsQmphV04xUmkxcWNVRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x9164b2e51366fe21!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOlVZc3FPU0xfTEhiblBjaWN1Ri1qcUE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “1★ I hired this company to stain the bare shingles on 2 sides of my house in 2021 - which should have lasted 30 years. Five years later the …”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT21rNFYxRnhTSEpXVm5SWk0xSmFVMnhRVEZOT1VGRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x9164b2e51366fe21!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOmk4V1FxSHJWVnRZM1JaU2xQTFNOUFE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ They just painted the entire interior of my home. Did a fantastic job, it makes the house look brand new, and they left nothing behind. E…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUQzOS1YZ2FnEAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x9164b2e51366fe21!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgID39-Xgag%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Cookie recently painted the entire interior of our home. They showed up on schedule, worked consistently every day and finished a little …”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUR4blBuN2tnRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x9164b2e51366fe21!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDxnPn7kgE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “1★ Dave didn't show for a quote. Tracked him down and he said he'd call me back in 15 minutes. Still waiting for that call after 24 hours.”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUQybTV6MS13RRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x9164b2e51366fe21!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgID2m5z1-wE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ We are pleased to recommend Cookies Painting.  Cookies recently gave our bedroom a refreshed, new look. A team of three (2 men and 1 woma…”
- Specializes in House Painting _(confidence: high)_
  - [Official Website](https://www.cookiespainting.com) — “A family-run house painting and washing contractor based in Harwich, MA (Cape Cod), offering interior and exterior painting, low-pressure ho…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2xkTFlrUlBja3RVZGxORk16RmZlSGN4V1dsRFNsRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x9164b2e51366fe21!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOldLYkRPcktUdlNFMzFfeHcxWWlDSlE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ overall great quality of work, value and responsiveness.”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2twV1JGZGZUelZGY0dsVVJtMVhUek5OUzB4aFRFRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x9164b2e51366fe21!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOkpWRFdfTzVFcGlURm1XTzNNS0xhTEE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Two men showed up on time, and did a fantastic job of painting a new room for us.  Very personable and finished in one day.  Worked very …”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT21rNFYxRnhTSEpXVm5SWk0xSmFVMnhRVEZOT1VGRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x9164b2e51366fe21!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOmk4V1FxSHJWVnRZM1JaU2xQTFNOUFE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ They just painted the entire interior of my home. Did a fantastic job, it makes the house look brand new, and they left nothing behind. E…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUQzOS1YZ2FnEAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x9164b2e51366fe21!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgID39-Xgag%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Cookie recently painted the entire interior of our home. They showed up on schedule, worked consistently every day and finished a little …”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUQybTV6MS13RRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x9164b2e51366fe21!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgID2m5z1-wE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ We are pleased to recommend Cookies Painting.  Cookies recently gave our bedroom a refreshed, new look. A team of three (2 men and 1 woma…”
- Also offers Specialty Services _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Official Website](https://www.cookiespainting.com) — “A family-run house painting and washing contractor based in Harwich, MA (Cape Cod), offering interior and exterior painting, low-pressure ho…”
  - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/harwich/profile/painting-contractors/cookies-painting-inc-0021-67310) — “Services offered (Better Business Bureau): Deck Services, Exterior Painting, Gutter Services, House Washing, Interior Painting, Window Washi…”
- Also offers Windows / Siding / Gutters _(confidence: low)_
  - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/harwich/profile/painting-contractors/cookies-painting-inc-0021-67310) — “Services offered (Better Business Bureau): Deck Services, Exterior Painting, Gutter Services, House Washing, Interior Painting, Window Washi…”
- Also offers Carpentry _(confidence: low)_
  - [Official Website](https://www.cookiespainting.com) — “A family-run house painting and washing contractor based in Harwich, MA (Cape Cod), offering interior and exterior painting, low-pressure ho…”
  - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/harwich/profile/painting-contractors/cookies-painting-inc-0021-67310) — “Services offered (Better Business Bureau): Deck Services, Exterior Painting, Gutter Services, House Washing, Interior Painting, Window Washi…”

## 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=Cookies%20Painting%20%26%20House%20Washing%20Inc&query_place_id=ChIJqXs17PM_-4kRIf5mE-WyZJE): 3.8★ from 28 ratings
- [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Cookies%20Painting%20%26%20House%20Washing%20Inc&query_place_id=ChIJqXs17PM_-4kRIf5mE-WyZJE): Listed on this source
- [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/harwich/profile/painting-contractors/cookies-painting-inc-0021-67310): Listed on this source
- [Yelp](https://www.yelp.com/biz/cookies-painting-and-house-washing-harwich-2): Listed on this source
- [Official Website](https://www.cookiespainting.com): 25 yrs in business · Self-reported profile and service details
- [Exa](http://www.cookiespainting.com/): 0 web mentions across the open web (each linked to its source)

## Recent reviews

- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Jeff Coursen · 2026-08-06**: overall great quality of work, value and responsiveness.
- **1/5 · Google Reviews · Amy Fleischer · 2026-06-15**: I hired this company to stain the bare shingles on 2 sides of my house in 2021 - which should have lasted 30 years. Five years later the stain is peeling off everywhere. I have had to hire a different company to sand and re-stain at significant cost.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Sean DAcci · 2026-06-05**: Two men showed up on time, and did a fantastic job of painting a new room for us.  Very personable and finished in one day.  Worked very hard and final result was excellent. Highly recommend Cookies!!!
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Deanna Laufer · 2026-05-14**: They just painted the entire interior of my home. Did a fantastic job, it makes the house look brand new, and they left nothing behind. Easy to communicate with. And the price was good too.
- **1/5 · Google Reviews · Alice Adams · 2025-12-05**: Just finished a large interior paint project. Cookies came with their professional team and did an excellent job. Clean , on time and a pleasure to work with. Highly recommend them.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Chris Donner · 2024-11-20**: Cookie recently painted the entire interior of our home. They showed up on schedule, worked consistently every day and finished a little ahead of schedule. Cookie has a big crew who are all very pleasant and well managed by Tiago, the foreman, who is great to work with. Our job was done in seven wor…
- **2/5 · Google Reviews · Paula Jeanne · 2024-04-06**: I would not recommend Cookies Painting & House Washing. They showed up on time when promised, that is how they earned 2-stars. We hired them to paint a bathroom and television room with bathroom paint that would not streak from the shower and to paint the ceilings on the main floor of the house. The…
- **1/5 · Google Reviews · Richard Klein · 2023-06-03**: Dave didn't show for a quote. Tracked him down and he said he'd call me back in 15 minutes. Still waiting for that call after 24 hours.
- **1/5 · Google Reviews · Robert Matthews · 2022-10-17**: If these men paint as poorly as they treat women at a bar, avoid at ALL costs.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Rosemary Giasullo · 2022-05-25**: We are pleased to recommend Cookies Painting.  Cookies recently gave our bedroom a refreshed, new look. A team of three (2 men and 1 woman) completed the job in one 10-hour day. They removed 20 year old wallpaper, repaired and prepped the walls, painted, and left the room spotless.
In addition, duri…

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