D & Z Painting Co

D&Z Painting Co. is a one-man-at-the-helm operation in Marblehead — Andrew Dixey, who's lived in town his whole life, says he's on-site for every job, and the company describes itself as locally owned and operated for 25 years, covering Marblehead, Swampscott, and Salem. Beyond painting, it also handles pressure washing, wallpaper removal, gutter cleanout, staining, and carpentry work on houses and commercial buildings. The public track record is short: a handful of Google ratings, all five stars, and just one detailed account. Earlier this year a customer described a large interior painting job and called the crew efficient, saying she'd hire them again for future work. That's a real vote of confidence, but it's a single account — there isn't yet a review history on Angi, Thumbtack, BBB, or Best Pick to check it against. Before booking, ask for a couple of recent local references directly; with reviews this few, that conversation will tell you more than the star rating will. For a straightforward interior or exterior repaint on the North Shore, D&Z is worth a call, especially if working with an owner who's local and hands-on matters to you.