# DiNapoli Painting

**Trade:** House Painting · **Address:** 484 Main St, Reading, MA 01867, USA · **Phone:** (781) 953-9680 · **Website:** https://dinapolipainting.com/?utm_campaign=gmb · **Languages:** English

**Rating: 5.0/5** (medium confidence) — from 219 reviews across 6 sources. A 0–5 star rating built from what customers and the public say (every review and mention weighted by where it was posted, how old, how detailed and how credible it is, shrunk toward a 3.5★ baseline when evidence is thin) plus what the record shows (Reddit recommendations or warnings, a registry-verified licence, how recently they were reviewed, customer work photos, BBB grade, negative news, a revoked licence). Positive record counts only as far as the reviews have earned it; penalties count in full. Confidence describes how much weighted evidence stands behind the number, never the number itself: low when fewer than about five normal reviews' worth of weight (or mentions only) support it, medium up to about twenty, high beyond that across at least two sources. An operator flag for a suspicious review pattern caps a rating at 3.5★ and marks it low.
99% of sentiment-scored reviews read net-positive. Last 6 months: 28 reviews, 0 negative.

## The honest read

DiNapoli Painting is a Reading outfit built around one person doing the work personally — Gary DiNapoli walks every job himself, from the first estimate through the final walkthrough, and it shows in how consistent the specifics are across hundreds of accounts. The company has 219 reviews on file dating to 2021, a 4.9-star average across 354 Google ratings, a 5.0 average on Houzz, an A+ Better Business Bureau grade, and an active Massachusetts home improvement contractor license.

Prep and follow-through are the recurring theme. One recent review describes DiNapoli's crew securing and renailing replacement woodwork that another contractor had installed poorly, before ever touching a brush to it; another has the team sanding, priming, and applying two coats on a house, deck, and shed exterior, leaving nothing behind at the end of each day — not even a water bottle. A repeat customer notes the staging area gets swept clean daily. In a 2025 review, a homeowner described the crew replacing rotted trim before painting the rest of the exterior, calling the crew respectful and thorough; another 2025 review describes hiring Gary in Melrose specifically because of his reviews, and being impressed that he noticed small details on the very first walk-around.

Cabinets and pre-sale prep come up often too. One recent review describes cabinets and a kitchen ceiling repainted together with a smooth finish and careful prep, and another has 30-year-old cabinets described as looking brand new. Several homeowners hire Gary specifically before listing a house — one recent review describes him patching and repairing walls ahead of a sale and painting the deck and front stairs to boost curb appeal, and another describes rooms painted quickly to get a house market-ready, with added outdoor work worked in along the way. A 2025 review describes wallpaper removal alongside a full repaint that the customer called a stunning transformation. Repeat business is common enough that one recent reviewer specifically calls out having used the company multiple times with consistently outstanding results.

The one sour note in the record is a 2023 review from someone who never actually hired the company — a dispute over getting a quote from photos alone and a curt email exchange when a written contract was requested, which left the reviewer feeling dismissed. It predates the vast majority of the record and isn't about any completed work. For a Reading-area homeowner weighing a full repaint, a cabinet refresh, or pre-sale touch-ups, this is one of the more thoroughly and consistently documented painting operations in the area.

**Strengths:**
- Thorough prep — secures loose woodwork before painting starts
- Clean job sites — cleared daily, nothing left behind
- Cabinet refinishing — kitchens and older cabinets made new
- Pre-sale prep — patches, repairs, and repaints before listing
- Repeat customers — many rehire across multiple projects

**Concerns:**
- One dispute — a 2023 review about a pre-hire quote exchange

## Claims & citations

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

- Massachusetts home improvement contractor license is registry-verified active _(confidence: high)_
  - [State License Registry](https://contractorhub.mass.gov/s/hic-contractor-search) — “MA hic license 161795 verified active”
- Better Business Bureau grade of A+ _(confidence: high)_
  - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/reading/profile/painting-contractors/dinapoli-painting-0021-126235) — “Better Business Bureau grade: A+”
- Google rating of 4.9 stars from 354 ratings _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google](https://maps.google.com/?cid=4165834502825573327&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) — “Google: 4.9★ from 354 ratings”
- Houzz rating of 5.0 stars from 12 ratings _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/painters/dinapoli-painting-inc-pfvwus-pf~402916411) — “Houzz: 5.0★ from 12 ratings”
- Thorough prep — secures loose woodwork before painting starts _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT21sSlNYZG5ZVUZOZFRKUmIwNVRObmg2TkRoaFNHYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x39d00468a5fbfbcf!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOmlJSXdnYUFNdTJRb05TNnh6NDhhSGc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ DiNapoli Painting did a wonderful job on the exterior of our house. We had some replacement woodwork done before painting which was done …”
- Clean job sites — cleared daily, nothing left behind _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT25VelpXazFMVGRFUTBaNlVVNWpVM1JTYWs5bk1uYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x39d00468a5fbfbcf!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOnUzZWk1LTdEQ0Z6UU5jU3RSak9nMnc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ The team did an excellent job preparing and finishing the exterior of our home. The team was neat, efficient and courteous. They started …”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT21OaVExaG5jMDV4UW5NelRXNHhaVVV6ZDJkeVdHYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x39d00468a5fbfbcf!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOmNiQ1hnc05xQnMzTW4xZUUzd2dyWGc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Gary DiNapoli and his team did an exceptional job painting the exterior of our home, deck and shed. They went above and beyond with thoro…”
- Cabinet refinishing — kitchens and older cabinets made new _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2twSkxURkhTRGN4V1MxWE0zVm5iVmxFU25KUGExRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x39d00468a5fbfbcf!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOkpJLTFHSDcxWS1XM3VnbVlESnJPa1E%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Gary and his crew painted my parent's cabinets and ceiling and did a tremendous job.  They were friendly, responsive, professional, and e…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2toV016VmtNRFpzV0hsamRtSllPRlZEVVVGcVdVRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x39d00468a5fbfbcf!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOkhWMzVkMDZsWHljdmJYOFVDUUFqWUE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Gary and his team transformed our kitchen by painting cabinets and ceiling. The quality of work is outstanding—smooth finish, professiona…”
- Pre-sale prep — patches, repairs, and repaints before listing _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT21GdE55MW1OUzEwU2xwVVpIZEdSa290UVdrMlZYYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x39d00468a5fbfbcf!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOmFtNy1mNS10SlpUZHdGRkotQWk2VXc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ We had a fantastic experience working with Gary. He helped us patch and repair several walls before listing our home and the results were…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2xGcVdGZHhlRVJMWDBwUlNFSktUMGMzVkRCSlQwRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x39d00468a5fbfbcf!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOlFqWFdxeERLX0pRSEJKT0c3VDBJT0E%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ We needed a few rooms painted quickly once we decided to sell our house.  Gary handled everything we threw at him including some added wo…”
- Repeat customers — many rehire across multiple projects _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT25VelpXazFMVGRFUTBaNlVVNWpVM1JTYWs5bk1uYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x39d00468a5fbfbcf!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOnUzZWk1LTdEQ0Z6UU5jU3RSak9nMnc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ The team did an excellent job preparing and finishing the exterior of our home. The team was neat, efficient and courteous. They started …”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT21WSlIxQjJlV1V4ZWxGWlVubGtkSFpVTXpsbU5XYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x39d00468a5fbfbcf!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOmVJR1B2eWUxelFZUnlkdHZUMzlmNWc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ I've used this paint company multiple times and they consistently deliver outstanding results. They are professional and their work is pr…”
- One dispute — a 2023 review about a pre-hire quote exchange _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURoemZHWEFnEAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x39d00468a5fbfbcf!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDhzfGXAg%7C%7C?hl=en) — “1★ First of all I hate giving people bad review, but this company tried really hard to get one so here you go:

Sent pics of my house to DiN…”
- Specializes in House Painting _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google](https://maps.google.com/?cid=4165834502825573327&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) — “Google: 4.9★ from 354 ratings”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2pCVFdVZHJSRkpzVTFaNlJERktXRGhVUTAxd01YYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x39d00468a5fbfbcf!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOjBTWUdrRFJsU1Z6RDFKWDhUQ01wMXc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ DiNapoli Painting is excellent!!  Gary and his team came highly recommended.  From the beginning, Gary walked around our home describing …”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT21OaVExaG5jMDV4UW5NelRXNHhaVVV6ZDJkeVdHYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x39d00468a5fbfbcf!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOmNiQ1hnc05xQnMzTW4xZUUzd2dyWGc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Gary DiNapoli and his team did an exceptional job painting the exterior of our home, deck and shed. They went above and beyond with thoro…”
- Also offers Specialty Services _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2tOYVUwVjNWWGhRUzJ0NlkweGtlRkpPUVZoMmNGRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x39d00468a5fbfbcf!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOkNaU0V3VXhQS2t6Y0xkeFJOQVh2cFE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Gary and team painted four rooms for me, expertly repairing small defects in the walls from the previous owner and settling cracks. The r…”

## Ownership

- Identifies as family-owned — the business's own statement, not independently verified.

## License

Status: **active** (#161795, 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=DiNapoli%20Painting&query_place_id=ChIJU896AloL44kRz_v7pWgE0Dk): 4.9★ from 354 ratings
- [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=DiNapoli%20Painting&query_place_id=ChIJU896AloL44kRz_v7pWgE0Dk): Listed on this source
- [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/reading/profile/painting-contractors/dinapoli-painting-0021-126235): Listed on this source
- [Yelp](https://www.yelp.com/biz/dinapoli-painting-reading-4): Listed on this source
- [Official Website](https://dinapolipainting.com): Self-reported profile and service details
- [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/painters/dinapoli-painting-inc-pfvwus-pf~402916411): 5.0★ from 12 ratings

## Recent reviews

- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Scott Margolis · 2026-07-06**: DiNapoli Painting is excellent!!  Gary and his team came highly recommended.  From the beginning, Gary walked around our home describing the different steps that would be required to restore the integrity and color of our home.  He was transparent about each phase of the work.  The result is incredi…
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Douglas Cohen · 2026-06-25**: Gary and his team were awesome. We scheduled him to come out to our new house and give us a quote, and he was super responsive and the quote was very reasonable for the rooms we wanted painted. We told him we wanted the painting done before we moved into the house, and he and his team finished early…
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Danny Peirce · 2026-06-25**: Gary and his team just finished our homes exterior.  Excellent work and thrilled with the final job.  In today's world it's so rare to feel completely satisfied that the work was worth the price.  In this case we got excellent value.  Gary responded to our online request for a quote.  He provided a …
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Kerin McAuliffe · 2026-06-18**: Gary and his crew painted my parent's cabinets and ceiling and did a tremendous job.  They were friendly, responsive, professional, and efficient.  Our 30 year-old cabinets look brand new.  Highly recommend!  Thank you, Gary.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Kurt Therrien · 2026-06-16**: The team did an excellent job preparing and finishing the exterior of our home. The team was neat, efficient and courteous. They started on time and completed the work on schedule. Each day their equipment was neatly stacked and the staging area cleaned. We are a repeat customer, and I would highly …
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Jennifer Kavanagh · 2026-06-09**: DiNapoli Painting did an amazing job painting our house!!  The crew was respectful, pleasant and cleaned up each day.  Gary didn't try to oversell and made suggestions on how to best tackle our non-white trim.  He also acted swiftly and with understanding when there was a small issue with the color.…
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Jason Maley · 2026-06-09**: Gary and his team did a fantastic job painting the exterior of our house. He’s a great communicator, attentive to every detail, and meticulous about the quality of his work.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Nancy Cullen · 2026-06-01**: Gary DiNapoli and his team did an exceptional job painting the exterior of our home, deck and shed. They went above and beyond with thorough sanding, priming and two coats of paint. Everything looks great. They cleaned up everyday. Not one water bottle or food wrapper was left in the yard. We will u…
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Paul Fanning · 2026-05-30**: Gary and his team were great to work with. They did a fantastic job inside our house, were efficient and professional. Gary was responsive and transparent throughout the process. I would highly recommend his services
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Elizabeth Dopler · 2026-05-26**: DiNapoli Painting did a wonderful job on the exterior of our house. We had some replacement woodwork done before painting which was done very poorly. DiNapoli painting was able to secure/nail all of the replacement wood making sure it was safe and sturdy before painting. The team that did the painti…

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