# Countryside Painting Company llc

**Trade:** House Painting · **Address:** 57 Cherry St, Somerville, MA 02144, USA · **Phone:** (617) 629-4820 · **Website:** https://countrysidepaintingcompany.com/ · **Languages:** English

**Rating: 4.6/5** (medium confidence) — from 18 reviews across 5 sources.
100% of sentiment-scored reviews read net-positive. Last 6 months: 0 reviews, 0 negative.

## The honest read

Countryside Painting is a Somerville outfit run by John Kearns, who the company's site says has been doing this for 25-plus years — and stays personally on-site supervising the crew job to job. Every quoted review across Google, Houzz, and Reddit is five stars, spanning 2021 through 2025, and its Massachusetts home improvement contractor license comes back verified active.

The thing that comes up again and again isn't just the paint job — it's the site discipline around it. In a 2024 review, a customer described John checking about any additions before starting, keeping the yard clean with no smoking or music, and thorough lead-safe protection while scraping old paint. In a 2021 review, a homeowner described the crew protecting neighbors' cars and bikes from splatter and cleaning up daily. More than once, the job included real carpentry alongside the paint: a 2021 review described scraping old paint and replacing damaged clapboards before priming and finishing, and a 2023 review described wood repairs to a porch as part of an exterior job.

Communication shows up as a consistent thread too — in a 2021 review, one customer called John "an excellent communicator and project manager" who set expectations and distributed a written plan with dates and prep instructions; several others describe him responding quickly to estimate requests and giving color advice. A handful of reviewers are repeat customers, including one who came back for a second job and another who used Countryside twice for interior work alone. A 2024 Reddit thread in r/Somerville also names them as a go-to for indoor and outdoor painting.

There's nothing negative in the written record to flag — no bad reviews, no BBB complaints (its BBB page shows an A+ rating, though it isn't BBB-accredited), and no licensing issues.

Countryside is a strong pick for an exterior repaint, especially on an older or multi-unit property where site care and coordinating with neighbors matters, and for interior work where a stable, same-crew setup is worth something. Get a detailed written estimate up front, but the process itself, by every account here, runs smoothly.

**Strengths:**
- Site discipline — lead-safe prep, clean sites, careful with neighboring property
- Clear communication — responsive to estimates, sets expectations up front
- Repeat customers — several have hired the crew two or three times
- Carpentry touch-ups — clapboard and porch wood repairs before painting
- Local word of mouth — named on r/Somerville as a go-to painter

## Claims & citations

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

- Google shows 5★ from 23 ratings and Houzz shows 5.0★ from 3 ratings with 2 Houzz Awards and a Houzz Badge. _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google](https://maps.google.com/?cid=2935893868581687573&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) — “Google: 5★ from 23 ratings”
  - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/painters/countryside-painting-pfvwus-pf~941054159) — “Houzz: 5.0★ from 3 ratings”
  - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/painters/countryside-painting-pfvwus-pf~941054159) — “Listed certification: 2 Houzz Awards”
  - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/painters/countryside-painting-pfvwus-pf~941054159) — “Listed certification: 1 Houzz Badge”
- Its Massachusetts home improvement contractor license is verified active. _(confidence: high)_
  - [State License Registry](https://contractorhub.mass.gov/s/hic-contractor-search) — “MA hic license 162032 verified active”
- BBB gives an A+ rating, though the business is not BBB Accredited and the page lists no complaints or reviews. _(confidence: high)_
  - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/somerville/profile/painting-contractors/countryside-painting-llc-0021-357980) — “BBB profile for Countryside Painting, LLC shows an A+ rating but the business is not BBB Accredited, with no complaints or customer reviews …”
- The company says it has served the Somerville/Cambridge area for over 25 years, with owner John Kearns on-site supervising every job. _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Official Website](https://countrysidepaintingcompany.com) — “Countryside Painting Company is a Somerville, MA-based residential painting and carpentry contractor serving towns near Boston with over 25 …”
  - [Official Website](https://countrysidepaintingcompany.com) — “Ownership (self-reported): Owner John Kearns is onsite supervising every job with the same crew year after year.”
- Exterior repaint reviews describe careful prep including lead-safe scraping, clean sites, and replacing damaged clapboards before painting. _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURMLV91bU5nEAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x28be63eb1f0f1115!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDL-_umNg%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ I had a great experience having John Kearns and Countryside repaint the exterior of our Somerville three-story.

The pricing was clear an…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURhejcyaXB3RRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x28be63eb1f0f1115!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDaz72ipwE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ John and his crew painted the interior of our house last year and the exterior this year.  Both times, they did a very thorough job with …”
- Owner John Kearns is repeatedly praised for fast, clear communication and setting expectations up front. _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2padGNFaFlPREZ6VFhOalYwZzNWM1oxU0VOT05WRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x28be63eb1f0f1115!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOjZtcEhYODFzTXNjV0g3V3Z1SENONVE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ I reached out to John to get my condo repainted, he responded quickly and was able to provide an estimate and plenty of advice on colors …”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURHZ0x5N2VnEAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x28be63eb1f0f1115!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDGgLy7eg%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ We heartily recommend Countryside Painting, after working very well with them to repair and paint our four-family house. John Kearns is a…”
- Multiple reviewers are repeat customers who hired the crew two or three times. _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNsbHZhZEl3EAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x28be63eb1f0f1115!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICllvadIw%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ This is the second time I've used Countryside, and they're great.  Very efficient and talented crew and John is fantastic to work with - …”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUQ2eGJyeWJREAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x28be63eb1f0f1115!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgID6xbrybQ%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ John Kearns and his crew have done excellent interior painting jobs for me twice now. John is so easy to work with -- responsive over ema…”
- Reviews describe protecting neighboring property, including cars and bikes, from paint during the job. _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURhejZTTWNREAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x28be63eb1f0f1115!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDaz6SMcQ%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Countryside just finished painting the exterior of our house. They did a fantastic job - the house looks great. They were also a pleasure…”
- Named on r/Somerville by a resident recommending them for indoor and outdoor painting. _(confidence: medium)_
  - [reddit.com](https://www.reddit.com/r/Somerville/comments/1dkdqo3/iso_contractorstradespeople/l9h15xy/) — “r/Somerville — For indoor (and outdoor) painting, we've used Countryside Painting”
- Clapboard replacement and porch wood repair ahead of exterior painting. _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNGaWF6ZVJREAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x28be63eb1f0f1115!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICFiazeRQ%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ John and the Countryside Painting crew did an exterior paint job with included some wood repairs on our porch. It was a great experience …”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURhejcyaXB3RRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x28be63eb1f0f1115!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDaz72ipwE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ John and his crew painted the interior of our house last year and the exterior this year.  Both times, they did a very thorough job with …”
- Every quoted review across five sources over more than a decade of the written record is five stars with no negatives, paired with a verified active license and an unforced A+ BBB rating with no complaints — moved above the anchor to reflect that consistency. _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/somerville/profile/painting-contractors/countryside-painting-llc-0021-357980) — “BBB profile for Countryside Painting, LLC shows an A+ rating but the business is not BBB Accredited, with no complaints or customer reviews …”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURHZ0x5N2VnEAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x28be63eb1f0f1115!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDGgLy7eg%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ We heartily recommend Countryside Painting, after working very well with them to repair and paint our four-family house. John Kearns is a…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUM2c1BhUU13EAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x28be63eb1f0f1115!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIC6sPaQMw%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ In 35 years of home ownership, I have never met a more professional, reliable and experienced craftsman such as John Kearns. He and his s…”
  - [State License Registry](https://contractorhub.mass.gov/s/hic-contractor-search) — “MA hic license 162032 verified active”
- Specializes in House Painting _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2tSVlVrOXJXazQxY1dFNE0xWmtOREUwV1ZvMlFVRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x28be63eb1f0f1115!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOkRVUk9rWk41cWE4M1ZkNDE0WVo2QUE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Countryside, headed by John Kearns, did a terrific job on the exterior of the big old Victorian in which I have a condo. It involved work…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURMLV91bU5nEAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x28be63eb1f0f1115!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDL-_umNg%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ I had a great experience having John Kearns and Countryside repaint the exterior of our Somerville three-story.

The pricing was clear an…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURhejZTTWNREAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x28be63eb1f0f1115!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDaz6SMcQ%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Countryside just finished painting the exterior of our house. They did a fantastic job - the house looks great. They were also a pleasure…”

## License

Status: **active** (#162032, hic) — verified against the official MA state registry on 2026-07-06, 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=Countryside%20Painting%20Company%20llc&query_place_id=ChIJO5klkCR344kRFREPH-tjvig): 5.0★ from 23 ratings
- [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Countryside%20Painting%20Company%20llc&query_place_id=ChIJO5klkCR344kRFREPH-tjvig): Listed on this source
- [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/somerville/profile/painting-contractors/countryside-painting-llc-0021-357980): Listed on this source
- [Official Website](https://countrysidepaintingcompany.com): 25 yrs in business · Self-reported profile and service details
- [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/painters/countryside-painting-pfvwus-pf~941054159): 5.0★ from 3 ratings

## Mentions

Unverified third-party mentions found on the open web — relay with attribution ("a Reddit commenter said…"), never as Tavlee's own finding.

- “For indoor (and outdoor) painting, we've used Countryside Painting” — u/laxmidd50 in r/Somerville (2024-06-20) — https://www.reddit.com/r/Somerville/comments/1dkdqo3/iso_contractorstradespeople/l9h15xy/

## Recent reviews

- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Rae Simpson · 2025-10-23**: Countryside, headed by John Kearns, did a terrific job on the exterior of the big old Victorian in which I have a condo. It involved working with all six owners in the building, balancing special requests and many questions. His workers were quiet, professional, and hard-working. We've gotten a lot …
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Maggie Long · 2025-09-19**: My parents had them paint the exterior of their house in somerville and were so impressed they recommend them to me when I needed to get my house painted. John was super responsive and the painters were so efficient and thorough. I would recommend them to anyone looking for a painter!
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Ian Woloschin · 2025-07-13**: I reached out to John to get my condo repainted, he responded quickly and was able to provide an estimate and plenty of advice on colors and what was worth doing or not doing. Once we decided to move forward with John he was able to do the work very quickly and it looks great! Would absolutely use J…
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Mark Fickett · 2024-07-01**: I had a great experience having John Kearns and Countryside repaint the exterior of our Somerville three-story.

The pricing was clear and they checked about any additions beforehand. They kept the yard clean, with no smoking/music, and thorough site protection from lead while scraping. John painted…
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Brian Lucas · 2023-11-17**: This is the second time I've used Countryside, and they're great.  Very efficient and talented crew and John is fantastic to work with - flexible in scheduling and fair in price.  I had some siding repairs done mid November and they really came through to get my house painted before the weather got …
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Rachel Blum Cantone · 2023-10-28**: John and the Countryside Painting crew did an exterior paint job with included some wood repairs on our porch. It was a great experience and we are pleased with the results!
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Adam · 2023-07-07**: We've used Countryside Painting multiple times for interior and exterior work on our house. John and his team are awesome to work with and go out of their way to make sure everything looks great! We even had a complicated scheduling situation where certain areas could/could not be painted due to oth…
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Irina Penttinen-Klein · 2021-12-28**: We had a great experience with Countryside Painting. They painted the interior of our house and since we were so happy with the result, we had them paint the exterior of our house as well. Both John and the crew were super nice and professional. The crew showed up on time, worked very hard and finis…
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Kevin Fitzpatrick · 2021-11-18**: John and his crew did a great job painting our house. He was very quick to respond to our initial request for a visit and estimate. He was very professional, responsive and easy to work with throughout the process. We even had an issue with one of the paint colors and he was able to mix an updated c…
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Kathryn Go · 2021-11-14**: We heartily recommend Countryside Painting, after working very well with them to repair and paint our four-family house. John Kearns is an excellent communicator and project manager, who always set expectations, distributed a plan that included dates and times and what we needed to do to prepare, an…

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