# Dennis Murphy Painting

**Trade:** House Painting · **Address:** MA-6A, Dennis, MA 02638 · **Phone:** (508) 385-4981 · **Languages:** English, Spanish

**Rating: 3.6/5** (medium confidence) — from 27 reviews across 5 sources.
96% of sentiment-scored reviews read net-positive. Last 6 months: 0 reviews, 0 negative.

## The honest read

Dennis Murphy Painting has been repainting rooms on Cape Cod under the name Dennis Murphy Painting & Decorating, working out of Dennis, MA. The company's own directory listings put its experience at 50 years in the trade; the oldest customer review on file dates to 2005, and reviews keep coming in a steady trickle through the two decades since.

What's striking is how consistent the story stays across three unconnected platforms. In a December 2025 Google review, a homeowner said a first-floor repaint "turned out fantastic," with everything "put back in place like he was never here." In a 2021 Angi review, a customer who arranged an entire condo repaint remotely from out of state called the result "a beautiful job, at a highly competitive price" — echoing a 2020 HomeAdvisor review that called the pricing "more than fair." Across all 27 reviews on file, only a handful land at 4 or 4.5 stars rather than 5, and not one describes a job gone wrong. The recurring themes are the same everywhere: Dennis (sometimes with a helper) shows up on schedule, protects furniture and flooring, and sticks to the original estimate even when extra work turns up.

Two things worth asking about before booking. A 2012 HomeAdvisor review noted Dennis ran "a bit more expensive than other painters," though the same review still called the finished work excellent. And Massachusetts' registry shows the company's home improvement contractor license, #157220, as expired — worth confirming directly before signing anything. The company's HomeAdvisor profile also advertises Spanish-speaking service.

The written record thins out after 2022 — aside from the December 2025 Google review, most of the praise dates from 2005 through 2021 — but it holds up remarkably evenly across that whole span rather than clustering in one burst. This is a fit for a homeowner who wants a small, hands-on crew for interior rooms, condo turnovers, or repair-heavy jobs like spackling, trim, and wallpaper removal rather than a large production painting outfit — just confirm the license status and get a written estimate first.

**Strengths:**
- Consistent quality — near-unanimous 5-star reviews across three platforms since 2005
- Repeat customers — several reviewers say they hired again or recommended him
- Fair pricing — reviewers repeatedly call the cost reasonable or competitive
- Reliable scheduling — reviewers cite starting and finishing on time as promised

**Concerns:**
- License lapsed — MA home improvement contractor registration shows expired
- Pricing pushback — one 2012 review called it pricier than other painters

**Where sources disagree:**
- Angi states the business offers emergency services and warranties; HomeAdvisor's FAQ for the same business states neither is offered

## Claims & citations

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

- Dennis Murphy personally leads the crew on jobs, per recurring customer accounts naming him directly _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/dennis/dennis-murphy-painting-and-decorating-reviews-2299075.htm) — “5★ Dennis and his crew painted our entire condo before we moved in. Ceilings, trim, baseboard heaters, doors...the works. They also had some…”
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/dennis/dennis-murphy-painting-and-decorating-reviews-2299075.htm) — “5★ He was trustworthy and meticulous in his work. He left everything clean. The price was reasonable and he was very accommodating, he came …”
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/dennis/dennis-murphy-painting-and-decorating-reviews-2299075.htm) — “5★ Excellent. Dennis and his helper, Mary, were prompt, professional, careful with furniture and carpeting. He stuck to his original estimat…”
  - [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.DennisMurphyPainting.12912492.html) — “4★ Dennis was prompt and professional, friendly and a pleasure to work with. He left everything immaculate when he was done, and his price w…”
- Consistently rated 5 stars across Google, Angi, and HomeAdvisor since 2005, with only a handful of 4-star reviews _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Dennis%20Murphy%20Painting&query_place_id=ChIJR4jfeVlH-4kR6LG6iyY4DIk) — “Google: 5★ from 6 ratings”
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/dennis/dennis-murphy-painting-and-decorating-reviews-2299075.htm) — “Angi: 4.9★ from 8 ratings”
  - [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.DennisMurphyPainting.12912492.html) — “HomeAdvisor: 4.8★ from 17 ratings”
- Reviewers repeatedly describe the pricing as fair, competitive, or reasonable _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURGd183c2xnRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x890c38268bbab1e8!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDFw_7slgE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Professional, meticulous, quality work, reasonably priced and dependable.”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURXNDQtV193RRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x890c38268bbab1e8!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDW44-W_wE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ We are more than satisfied with the workmanship and professionalism.  It’s not often you find a contractor that starts when they say they…”
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/dennis/dennis-murphy-painting-and-decorating-reviews-2299075.htm) — “5★ He was trustworthy and meticulous in his work. He left everything clean. The price was reasonable and he was very accommodating, he came …”
  - [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.DennisMurphyPainting.12912492.html) — “5★ Dennis was absolutely great. The work was impeccable and the price was more than fair. It is hard to get good tradesman in Provincetown. …”
  - [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.DennisMurphyPainting.12912492.html) — “4★ Dennis was prompt and professional, friendly and a pleasure to work with. He left everything immaculate when he was done, and his price w…”
- Multiple reviewers say they would hire again or already recommended the business to others _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/dennis/dennis-murphy-painting-and-decorating-reviews-2299075.htm) — “5★ Excellent work, arrived on time, pleasant to work with. Would hire again.”
  - [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.DennisMurphyPainting.12912492.html) — “5★ Wonderful painter, excellent quality and extremely professional. Would hire Dennis anytime, over and over. We were very satisfied.”
  - [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.DennisMurphyPainting.12912492.html) — “5★ Very professional and with great attention to detail. Will definitely hire again for future work.”
  - [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.DennisMurphyPainting.12912492.html) — “4★ Dennis was prompt and professional, friendly and a pleasure to work with. He left everything immaculate when he was done, and his price w…”
  - [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.DennisMurphyPainting.12912492.html) — “4.5★ Excellent workmanship, reliable and timely. I would definitely hire again and recommend!”
  - [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.DennisMurphyPainting.12912492.html) — “4.5★ Responded when called, showed up on time, cleaned up thoroughly when finished. Responsible with superior work ethic. Have already recom…”
  - [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.DennisMurphyPainting.12912492.html) — “5★ He will be our go to painter. Omg, the ceiling was gorgeous. Superior in every way. It's nice to know there we still craftsman of the old…”
- State registry shows the contractor's Massachusetts HIC license (#157220) as expired _(confidence: high)_
  - [State License Registry](https://contractorhub.mass.gov/s/hic-contractor-search) — “MA hic license 157220 registry-verified expired — registry holder of record: DENNIS MURPHY PAINTING & DEC”
- A 2012 review noted pricing ran a bit higher than other painters, though it called the finished work excellent _(confidence: medium)_
  - [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.DennisMurphyPainting.12912492.html) — “Dennis was a bit more expensive than other painters, but the quality of the work was excellent. He provides a printed estimate and is profes…”
- Interior painting, including full rooms, ceilings, trim, and condo turnovers _(confidence: high)_
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/dennis/dennis-murphy-painting-and-decorating-reviews-2299075.htm) — “5★ Dennis and his crew painted our entire condo before we moved in. Ceilings, trim, baseboard heaters, doors...the works. They also had some…”
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/dennis/dennis-murphy-painting-and-decorating-reviews-2299075.htm) — “Services offered (Angi): Interior painting, Faux finishes, Graining, Wall glazes, Venetian plastering, Water damage repair, Sheetrock repair…”
  - [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.DennisMurphyPainting.12912492.html) — “4★ Dennis was prompt and professional, friendly and a pleasure to work with. He left everything immaculate when he was done, and his price w…”
  - [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.DennisMurphyPainting.12912492.html) — “Services offered (HomeAdvisor): Applying Concrete Floor Coating, Painting or Staining Interior Homes or Surfaces, Painting or Staining Small…”
- The company's HomeAdvisor profile advertises Spanish-speaking service _(confidence: medium)_
  - [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.DennisMurphyPainting.12912492.html) — “HomeAdvisor profile for Dennis Murphy Painting and Decorating, PO Box 170, Dennis MA 02638 - same business as the Angi profile (mirror pair,…”
- 27 reviews across 3 sources from 2005 to 2025 are overwhelmingly positive, with the most recent dated December 2025 _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Dennis%20Murphy%20Painting&query_place_id=ChIJR4jfeVlH-4kR6LG6iyY4DIk) — “Google: 5★ from 6 ratings”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2pNMWFrUkpNbVZYTFhGUlV6ZFdPV2R1VDFkWk9GRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x890c38268bbab1e8!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOjM1akRJMmVXLXFRUzdWOWduT1dZOFE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Had Dennis paint my first floor, it was alot of work and it turned out fantastic. When he was done everything was put back in place like …”
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/dennis/dennis-murphy-painting-and-decorating-reviews-2299075.htm) — “Angi: 4.9★ from 8 ratings”
  - [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.DennisMurphyPainting.12912492.html) — “HomeAdvisor: 4.8★ from 17 ratings”
- Specializes in House Painting _(confidence: high)_
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/dennis/dennis-murphy-painting-and-decorating-reviews-2299075.htm) — “5★ Dennis and his crew painted our entire condo before we moved in. Ceilings, trim, baseboard heaters, doors...the works. They also had some…”
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/dennis/dennis-murphy-painting-and-decorating-reviews-2299075.htm) — “Services offered (Angi): Interior painting, Faux finishes, Graining, Wall glazes, Venetian plastering, Water damage repair, Sheetrock repair…”
  - [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.DennisMurphyPainting.12912492.html) — “4★ Dennis was prompt and professional, friendly and a pleasure to work with. He left everything immaculate when he was done, and his price w…”
  - [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.DennisMurphyPainting.12912492.html) — “Services offered (HomeAdvisor): Applying Concrete Floor Coating, Painting or Staining Interior Homes or Surfaces, Painting or Staining Small…”
- Also offers Specialty Services _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/dennis/dennis-murphy-painting-and-decorating-reviews-2299075.htm) — “Services offered (Angi): Interior painting, Faux finishes, Graining, Wall glazes, Venetian plastering, Water damage repair, Sheetrock repair…”
- Also offers Carpentry _(confidence: low)_
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/dennis/dennis-murphy-painting-and-decorating-reviews-2299075.htm) — “Services offered (Angi): Interior painting, Faux finishes, Graining, Wall glazes, Venetian plastering, Water damage repair, Sheetrock repair…”

## License

Status: **expired** (#157220, hic) — verified against the official MA state registry on 2026-08-23, 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=Dennis%20Murphy%20Painting&query_place_id=ChIJR4jfeVlH-4kR6LG6iyY4DIk): 5.0★ from 6 ratings
- [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Dennis%20Murphy%20Painting&query_place_id=ChIJR4jfeVlH-4kR6LG6iyY4DIk): Listed on this source
- [Yelp](https://www.yelp.com/biz/dennis-murphy-painting-and-decorating-dennis): Listed on this source
- [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/dennis/dennis-murphy-painting-and-decorating-reviews-1.htm): Listed on this source
- [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/dennis/dennis-murphy-painting-and-decorating-reviews-2299075.htm): 4.9★ from 8 ratings
- [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.DennisMurphyPainting.12912492.html): 4.8★ from 17 ratings

## Recent reviews

- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Bruce Wilson · 2025-12-05**: Had Dennis paint my first floor, it was alot of work and it turned out fantastic. When he was done everything was put back in place like he was never here!!
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · mary gardner · 2023-11-09**: Professional, meticulous, quality work, reasonably priced and dependable.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Jen Murray · 2022-04-03**: We are more than satisfied with the workmanship and professionalism.  It’s not often you find a contractor that starts when they say they’ll start, finish the job when they say they will and charge you the amount of the quote. Dennis and team checked all of those boxes. Thank you!  We will definitel…
- **5/5 · Angi · Marsha W. · 2021-09-01**: Excellent work, arrived on time, pleasant to work with. Would hire again.
- **5/5 · Angi · Susan F. · 2021-04-01**: Dennis and his crew painted our entire condo before we moved in. Ceilings, trim, baseboard heaters, doors...the works. They also had some damaged areas to patch and finish, all of which look great. We set this up remotely, from another state, and Dennis was great about delivering prompt estimates an…
- **5/5 · Angi · Barbara B. · 2021-03-01**: He was trustworthy and meticulous in his work. He left everything clean. The price was reasonable and he was very accommodating, he came when he said he would and finished on time. He was a pleasure to work with.
- **5/5 · HomeAdvisor · Chuck L. · 2020-09-01**: Dennis was absolutely great. The work was impeccable and the price was more than fair. It is hard to get good tradesman in Provincetown. Dennis showed up on schedule and did a great job, I highly recommend,
- **5/5 · HomeAdvisor · Barbara L. · 2020-07-01**: On time, curteous
- **5/5 · HomeAdvisor · Donald C. · 2019-08-01**: He was very professional and started when I wanted him to
- **5/5 · HomeAdvisor · Mike R. · 2019-07-01**: Excellent painting and clean up. Showed care to do the job right. Was on time and delivered a quality job.

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