# DESOUZA PAINTING

**Trade:** House Painting · **Phone:** (774) 526-6473 · **Website:** http://desouzapaintingma.com/ · **Languages:** English

**Rating: 4.0/5** (low confidence) — from 5 reviews across 4 sources.
100% of sentiment-scored reviews read net-positive. Last 6 months: 1 reviews, 0 negative.

## The honest read

DeSouza Painting works the South Coast, naming New Bedford, Dartmouth, Mattapoisett, and Newport as its service area. The company describes itself as a residential interior and exterior painting outfit that also handles power washing and drywall repair.

The clearest picture of the work comes from a review posted this July: after ice dam damage from last winter, the crew restained a deck and worked through several other items on a homeowner's list, feathering new paint into the old job so well the difference wasn't visible. Writing in early March, other customers called the workmanship efficient and the finished project quick and clean; one said DeSouza has handled many jobs for their family over the years and keeps calling back for the experience and reliability.

There isn't a long paper trail yet — five ratings, all five stars — but what's there points the same direction: careful, communicative work. Worth a quick question before booking: the company's own site says '15+ years' local experience in one spot and '20+ years' serving Massachusetts and Rhode Island in another, without a founding year to settle it.

For a South Coast homeowner weighing a painting job with some repair work attached — deck staining, drywall patching, a pressure wash — the reviews in hand point toward a solid pick; just confirm which duration claim is accurate and get the full scope in writing before work starts.

**Strengths:**
- Ice dam repair — restained deck, feathered new paint into old seamlessly
- Repeat clients — one family calls back for reliability and affordability
- Efficient completions — reviewers describe quick, clean finished work

**Concerns:**
- Years in business — site states both 15+ and 20+ years, unclear which

**Where sources disagree:**
- The company's site claims '15+ years' local experience in one place and '20+ years' serving Massachusetts and Rhode Island in another, with no founding year given to reconcile the two.

## Claims & citations

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

- DeSouza Painting is a residential interior and exterior painting company serving South Coast Massachusetts and Rhode Island, including New Bedford, Dartmouth, Mattapoisett, and Newport, and also offers power washing and drywall repair. _(confidence: high)_
  - [Official Website](http://desouzapaintingma.com) — “DeSouza Painting is a residential interior and exterior painting company serving the South Coast Massachusetts and Rhode Island area, also o…”
  - [Official Website](http://desouzapaintingma.com) — “Stated service area (self-reported): New Bedford, Dartmouth, Mattapoisett, Newport”
- A 2026 review describes an ice dam damage repair and deck restain where the painter feathered new and old paint so well the difference wasn't visible. _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2pkcGQyTXhVVXh6V1RsNmFsTlJXSFoxUzE5c2VrRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x49ad807a72a1ec5b!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOjdpd2MxUUxzWTl6alNRWHZ1S19sekE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Cannot say enough positive things about Neil and his team - great work and customer experience! We called Neil to address some ice dam da…”
- One customer says the company has handled many jobs for their family over the years and keeps calling them back for the experience and reliability. _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2pGT2RITlhWME5wUlVoSFdVdEhjRXR5ZWxndE1IYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x49ad807a72a1ec5b!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOjFOdHNXV0NpRUhHWUtHcEtyelgtMHc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Neil has done many jobs for me and for my family over the years. I keep calling him back because of his vast experience, professionalism,…”
- Google shows a 5-star rating from 7 ratings for the business. _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=DeSouza%20Painting&query_place_id=ChIJ7xD7JNZaIagRW-yhcnqArUk) — “Google: 5★ from 7 ratings”
- The company's own website states both '15+ years local experience' and '20+ years serving Massachusetts and Rhode Island' without giving a founding year. _(confidence: high)_
  - [Official Website](http://desouzapaintingma.com) — “Company history (self-reported): The site states '15+ Years Local Experience' in one stat badge and '20+ years serving Massachusetts and Rho…”
- Reviewers describe the workmanship as efficient, with jobs completed quickly and cleanly. _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT21KdFJWQlhTek5FUWprNFJucFRlVEU0U1doVlFtYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x49ad807a72a1ec5b!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOmJtRVBXSzNEQjk4RnpTeTE4SWhVQmc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Easy going , Professional work , good quality , extensive experience an knowledge of what to look for in every aspect of the job”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT21SMk1FcFRlV0pYUmpCRFIwNUxTakJ5ZWpSQ01sRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x49ad807a72a1ec5b!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOmR2MEpTeWJXRjBDR05LSjByejRCMlE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Excellent workmanship and very efficient. The project was completed quickly and looks amazing!”
- Specializes in House Painting _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2pkcGQyTXhVVXh6V1RsNmFsTlJXSFoxUzE5c2VrRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x49ad807a72a1ec5b!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOjdpd2MxUUxzWTl6alNRWHZ1S19sekE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Cannot say enough positive things about Neil and his team - great work and customer experience! We called Neil to address some ice dam da…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT21KdFJWQlhTek5FUWprNFJucFRlVEU0U1doVlFtYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x49ad807a72a1ec5b!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOmJtRVBXSzNEQjk4RnpTeTE4SWhVQmc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Easy going , Professional work , good quality , extensive experience an knowledge of what to look for in every aspect of the job”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT21SMk1FcFRlV0pYUmpCRFIwNUxTakJ5ZWpSQ01sRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x49ad807a72a1ec5b!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOmR2MEpTeWJXRjBDR05LSjByejRCMlE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Excellent workmanship and very efficient. The project was completed quickly and looks amazing!”
  - [Official Website](http://desouzapaintingma.com) — “DeSouza Painting is a residential interior and exterior painting company serving the South Coast Massachusetts and Rhode Island area, also o…”
- Also offers Specialty Services _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Official Website](http://desouzapaintingma.com) — “DeSouza Painting is a residential interior and exterior painting company serving the South Coast Massachusetts and Rhode Island area, also o…”

## 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

- [Yelp](https://www.yelp.com/biz/desouza-painting-new-bedford): Listed on this source
- [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=DESOUZA%20PAINTING&query_place_id=ChIJ7xD7JNZaIagRW-yhcnqArUk): 5.0★ from 7 ratings
- [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=DESOUZA%20PAINTING&query_place_id=ChIJ7xD7JNZaIagRW-yhcnqArUk): Listed on this source
- [Official Website](http://desouzapaintingma.com): Self-reported profile and service details

## Recent reviews

- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Frank D · 2026-07-22**: Cannot say enough positive things about Neil and his team - great work and customer experience! We called Neil to address some ice dam damage from the winter, restain our deck and address some other interior items that had been lingering on my honey do list. Before and after pix are below. The ice d…
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Mike Gonsalves · 2026-03-16**: Neil was great to work with during the process of building his online presence. Very professional, responsive, and easy to communicate with. It’s clear he takes pride in his work and his business. Highly recommend.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · ya rawness · 2026-03-02**: Easy going , Professional work , good quality , extensive experience an knowledge of what to look for in every aspect of the job
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Nina DeSouza · 2026-03-02**: Excellent workmanship and very efficient. The project was completed quickly and looks amazing!
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Deb DeSouza · 2026-03-02**: Neil has done many jobs for me and for my family over the years. I keep calling him back because of his vast experience, professionalism, reliability and affordability. I highly recommend this company!

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