# Crystal General Contracting

**Trade:** House Painting · **Address:** 123 Lynn Fells Pkwy, Saugus, MA 01906, USA · **Phone:** (781) 844-8802 · **Website:** https://crystalgeneralcontracting.com/ · **Languages:** English

**Rating: 4.1/5** (medium confidence) — from 31 reviews across 5 sources.
100% of sentiment-scored reviews read net-positive. Last 6 months: 0 reviews, 0 negative.

## The honest read

Crystal General Contracting (also doing business as Crystal Painting Services) has run out of Saugus since 2007, led by Leonardo — "Leo" in the reviews — and its 5-star average holds up across both Google (16 ratings) and Angi (104 ratings, Angi-Approved). Painting is what people call for, but carpentry and trim repair show up in almost every larger job.

In a 2025 review, a homeowner described a full exterior repaint of a 1929 Dutch Colonial that hadn't been painted in nine years — peeling, exposed wood, and carpentry repairs included — with the crew on site daily over two weeks; the $12,000 quote ran a bit above competitors but the homeowner said it was worth it. In a 2024 review, another job tackled wood rot and an active leak alongside the repaint, finishing ahead of schedule despite a Boston heatwave. One customer has used Crystal for different projects since 2015 — plastering, interior painting, PVC trim replacement, a full exterior repaint — and had already booked them again for the following winter as of a 2025 review. Another described Crystal honoring warranty work on a house it painted back in 2019, with Leonardo doing a walkthrough within a day of being contacted.

The one soft spot on record is a 2025 Angi review that gave 4 stars instead of 5 specifically over price — the customer hired Crystal on short notice without comparing other quotes and wasn't certain in hindsight whether the price was actually high. Angi separately lists a Massachusetts trade license for the company, though that number hasn't been checked against the state registry.

A strong choice for a full exterior or interior repaint anywhere in the Saugus/Greater Boston area, especially when the job also needs some carpentry or rotten-wood repair worked in — the kind of contractor several reviewers have now called back for a second or third project.

**Strengths:**
- Full exteriors — repainted a 9-years-neglected 1929 Dutch Colonial over 2 weeks
- Carpentry included — fixes rotten wood and trim alongside paint jobs
- Repeat customers — one has hired them for different projects since 2015
- Honors warranty work — returned years later for a follow-up fix

**Concerns:**
- Pricing — one customer felt the quote ran a little high

## Claims & citations

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

- Established in Saugus, MA in 2007 _(confidence: high)_
  - [Official Website](https://crystalgeneralcontracting.com) — “Company history (self-reported): Established in 2007, Crystal General Contracting is a trusted Saugus, MA company built on hard work, integr…”
- Angi lists a Massachusetts trade license (CS-119833, expiring 2027) for the company _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/saugus/crystal-general-contracting-reviews-329874.htm) — “Angi profile confirmed for this business (same address and website) shows 104 reviews averaging 5.0 stars, an Angi-Approved badge, 27 years …”
- In a 2025 review, repainted a 1929 Dutch Colonial's exterior after nine years without paint, including carpentry for exposed and peeling wood, over a two-week on-site job _(confidence: high)_
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/saugus/crystal-general-contracting-reviews-329874.htm) — “5★ $12,000 - We hired Crystal Painting to repaint the exterior of our 1929 Dutch Colonial. The home hadn't been repainted in 9 years and had…”
- In a 2024 review, addressed wood rot and an active leak alongside a repaint, finishing ahead of schedule during a heatwave _(confidence: high)_
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/saugus/crystal-general-contracting-reviews-329874.htm) — “5★ Leo and his team did an exceptional job repainting our house. We had a lot of wood rot as well as a leak. Their carpentry work is very im…”
- A customer has hired the company for different projects since 2015 (plastering, interior painting, trim replacement, exterior repaint) and rebooked them again _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2xGSFZEZHpaa0Z4VmxaYVEwOWtRbkpETTNONU9IYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x173d5fe3aa57ba94!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOlFHVDdzZkFxVlZaQ09kQnJDM3N5OHc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ I have been working with Crystal General Contracting on various projects since 2015. Over the years, Leonardo and his team have
completed…”
- In a 2024 review, honored warranty work on a house painted in 2019, with a walkthrough scheduled within a day of being contacted _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/saugus/crystal-general-contracting-reviews-329874.htm) — “5★ This went much better that I expected. Crystal Painting painted my house in the summer of 2019. They did a great job then and I contacted…”
- A 2025 review gave 4 stars instead of 5 specifically over price, though the customer had not compared other quotes before hiring on short notice _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/saugus/crystal-general-contracting-reviews-329874.htm) — “4★ $1,000 - I was thrilled that Leo from Crystal Painting could get his painters to do the work almost right away, which was what I needed. …”
- Exterior and interior house painting _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2xGSFZEZHpaa0Z4VmxaYVEwOWtRbkpETTNONU9IYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x173d5fe3aa57ba94!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOlFHVDdzZkFxVlZaQ09kQnJDM3N5OHc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ I have been working with Crystal General Contracting on various projects since 2015. Over the years, Leonardo and his team have
completed…”
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/saugus/crystal-general-contracting-reviews-329874.htm) — “5★ $12,000 - We hired Crystal Painting to repaint the exterior of our 1929 Dutch Colonial. The home hadn't been repainted in 9 years and had…”
- Trim carpentry and rotten wood repair _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT201Qk5HMW1jM0ZIYVdJelNEZDJTRFp6TUdkTWJuYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x173d5fe3aa57ba94!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOm5BNG1mc3FHaWIzSDd2SDZzMGdMbnc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ My deck railings needed a refresh and Leonardo was prompt in responding to my request.  His crew was very professional in repainting and …”
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/saugus/crystal-general-contracting-reviews-329874.htm) — “5★ Leo and his team did an exceptional job repainting our house. We had a lot of wood rot as well as a leak. Their carpentry work is very im…”
- Specializes in House Painting _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2tKQlVtVm1Va290YWpBeFRFOXNkMEpoTjA1VFVWRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x173d5fe3aa57ba94!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOkJBUmVmUkotajAxTE9sd0JhN05TUVE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ I contacted Crystal General Contracting to repaint my house on short notice as I was preparing to put it on the market. Leonardo was extr…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2xGSFZEZHpaa0Z4VmxaYVEwOWtRbkpETTNONU9IYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x173d5fe3aa57ba94!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOlFHVDdzZkFxVlZaQ09kQnJDM3N5OHc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ I have been working with Crystal General Contracting on various projects since 2015. Over the years, Leonardo and his team have
completed…”
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/saugus/crystal-general-contracting-reviews-329874.htm) — “5★ $12,000 - We hired Crystal Painting to repaint the exterior of our 1929 Dutch Colonial. The home hadn't been repainted in 9 years and had…”
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/saugus/crystal-general-contracting-reviews-329874.htm) — “5★ Leo and his team did an exceptional job repainting our house. We had a lot of wood rot as well as a leak. Their carpentry work is very im…”
- Also offers Carpentry _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT201Qk5HMW1jM0ZIYVdJelNEZDJTRFp6TUdkTWJuYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x173d5fe3aa57ba94!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOm5BNG1mc3FHaWIzSDd2SDZzMGdMbnc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ My deck railings needed a refresh and Leonardo was prompt in responding to my request.  His crew was very professional in repainting and …”
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/saugus/crystal-general-contracting-reviews-329874.htm) — “5★ Leo and his team did an exceptional job repainting our house. We had a lot of wood rot as well as a leak. Their carpentry work is very im…”
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/saugus/crystal-general-contracting-reviews-329874.htm) — “5★ Leonardo and his team did a great job painting my home and garage, including the foundation and even did replaced some rotted trim for me…”

## License

No license record has been checked yet for this contractor.

## Sources

- [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Crystal%20General%20Contracting&query_place_id=ChIJQ37EkPpy44kRlLpXquNfPRc): 5.0★ from 16 ratings
- [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Crystal%20General%20Contracting&query_place_id=ChIJQ37EkPpy44kRlLpXquNfPRc): Listed on this source
- [Official Website](https://crystalgeneralcontracting.com): Self-reported profile and service details
- [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/saugus/crystal-general-contracting-reviews-329874.htm): 5.0★ from 104 ratings
- [Exa](https://reviews.birdeye.com/crystal-general-contracting-170084411410559): 3 web mentions across the open web (each linked to its source)

## Recent reviews

- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Lydia Spiers · 2026-02-10**: I cannot recommend Crystal General Contracting enough! They just finished painting some rooms and trim in our house and it looks fabulous! Everyone in our household works remotely, and we also have four very energetic dogs, so our home is anything but quiet or empty during the day. The painters were…
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · YY ZZ · 2025-08-19**: I have been working with Crystal General Contracting on various projects since 2015. Over the years, Leonardo and his team have
completed plastering, interior painting, and carpentry for me. Most recently, I hired them to replace trims on my 2 story house with PVC boards and repaint the entire exter…
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Amin S. · 2025-08-02**: Crystal Painting Services did a great job repainting our house exterior. They finished the job on time and thoroughly cleaned up after the project was complete.

Leo was professional and responsive, and I thought his quote was reasonable. After they finished the job, I identified a few spots that ne…
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Heather Fish · 2025-11-05**: Leo and his crew were some of the most professional painters I have ever worked with.  Leo is incredibly responsive and worked with our budget for a full exterior repaint of our house.  His team is extremely detail oriented, conscientious, kind and beyond professional.  They meticulously cleaned up …
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Tom Carroll · 2025-08-17**: My deck railings needed a refresh and Leonardo was prompt in responding to my request.  His crew was very professional in repainting and replacing the rotten wood.  I'm very happy with their work and plan to have them return next year to replace the flooring with "Azek".
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Carol Lee Rawn · 2025-06-07**: Crystal Painting did a great job at our house; very thorough preparation. Leo was also extremely responsive and quickly resolved any issues that arose.
- **5/5 · Angi · Gail M. · 2025-10-01**: Crystal Painting crew was professional, polite and efficient. They took great care in preparing and painting out home. Did great job, reliable! We are very pleased with the job they did. Highly recommend!
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Robin David · 2025-09-13**: I contacted Crystal General Contracting to repaint my house on short notice as I was preparing to put it on the market. Leonardo was extremely flexible in fitting my project into his schedule and exceeded my expectations. He and his team completed the work on time with great professionalism, and eve…
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Edward Hanlon · 2025-05-21**: We used Leo and his team to do several workstreams at our condo.  He painted, did crown molding, electrical work (moving J boxes and rewiring ceiling lights), and tiling work for a backsplash. Leo was incredibly professional - he showed up to ensure all work was on track and provide effective commun…
- **4/5 · Angi · Nancy G. · 2025-01-01**: $1,000 - I was thrilled that Leo from Crystal Painting could get his painters to do the work almost right away, which was what I needed. I never met them, but my tenants said they were very professional and cleaned up well after themselves. The only reason I didn't give an Excellent rating was becau…

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