# Foxrock Painting, LLC

**Trade:** House Painting · **Address:** 10 Waverley Ave, Newton, MA 02458, USA · **Phone:** (833) 369-7625 · **Website:** https://foxrockpainting.com/ · **Languages:** English

**Rating: 5.0/5** (high confidence) — from 95 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.
100% of sentiment-scored reviews read net-positive. Last 6 months: 9 reviews, 0 negative.

## The honest read

Foxrock Painting is a Newton outfit built for the whole job, not just the paint: across a 95-review, five-year record spanning Google, Angi, Houzz and BBB, its most-repeated story isn't color choice — it's what the crew does before the brush ever comes out. Its Massachusetts home improvement contractor registration is verified active, and it carries an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau.

That prep-first reputation shows in the specifics. In a June 2026 review, a homeowner describes the crew power-washing away decades of grime and scraping lead-based paint into tarps over three days before priming ever started. In a 2024 review, an owner of a 19th-century wooden Victorian describes a "delicate" scraping process followed by a carpenter replacing damaged trim and siding — the kind of remedial carpentry (rotted window frames swapped for PVC trim, damaged clapboard repaired, deck boards replaced) that turns up across dozens of reviews, on six-unit Victorian condos and single-family homes alike.

The recent record keeps the same shape: 9 reviews in the last six months, all positive, describing tight-timeline jobs finished on schedule, a red house's paint matched with the right finish for direct sun exposure, and a two-story repaint that included carpentry on several rotted surfaces. Project manager Gordon Haughton comes up by name in review after review — daily check-ins, an itemized quote before work starts, and being upfront when extra carpentry adds to the cost.

The company also takes on larger, multi-unit work: a South Boston condo association job that replaced rotted window frames and clapboard, and a six-unit Queen Anne Victorian condo project that combined exterior painting with light carpentry and color selection for a whole building. Crews are described cleaning up daily — vacuuming, putting materials away, and in one case taking care not to damage a client's garden beds while working.

Nothing in the record runs against that pattern — no complaint, dispute, or mixed review shows up anywhere across five years and six review platforms. For an older home that needs real prep work alongside the paint job, or a multi-unit building coordinating one contractor for both trades, this is a well-documented, licensed operation to call.

**Strengths:**
- Fixes rot first — replaces rotted trim and window frames before painting
- Handles lead-paint prep — scrapes old paint safely on historic homes
- Daily updates — project manager checks in throughout the job
- Handles multi-unit jobs — condo associations and Victorian conversions too

## Claims & citations

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

- Its Massachusetts home improvement contractor registration is verified active _(confidence: high)_
  - [State License Registry](https://contractorhub.mass.gov/s/hic-contractor-search) — “MA hic license 191407 verified active”
- Holds an A+ Better Business Bureau rating _(confidence: high)_
  - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/newton/profile/painting-contractors/foxrock-painting-llc-0021-494873) — “Better Business Bureau grade: A+”
- Regularly handles wood rot and remedial carpentry as part of painting jobs, including replacing rotted window frames with PVC trim and repairing clapboard _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURYeDRlei13RRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xc71ee02c2d52472b!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDXx4ez-wE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ We were very impressed with Foxrock Painting's work on our South Boston condo association. Gordon's clear communication and detailed prop…”
- Takes on lead-paint-era prep work, scraping decades of old paint before repainting historic homes _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT21ZMlFreDZNRXB3Ulc4NVJFNVJNazFMYUZORGFtYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xc71ee02c2d52472b!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOmY2Qkx6MEpwRW85RE5RMk1LaFNDamc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Foxrock transformed my home's exterior from an absolute mess to a marvelous sight to behold. They started by power washing away decades o…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUREel9IRV9BRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xc71ee02c2d52472b!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDDz_HE_AE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Foxrock painting did a fantastic job on my 19th century wooden victorian home.  Its was delicate process to prep, and they were thorough …”
- Works on condo association and multi-unit projects, including a six-unit Victorian and a South Boston condo building _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2kxaU4waFJkME5wV2pWWFdVSkpPVE5mTkdaM1RWRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xc71ee02c2d52472b!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOi1iN0hRd0NpWjVXWUJJOTNfNGZ3TVE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Foxrock did light carpentry repairs and exterior painting at our six-unit Queen Anne Victorian condominium.  Project manager Gordon Haugh…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURYeDRlei13RRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xc71ee02c2d52472b!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDXx4ez-wE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ We were very impressed with Foxrock Painting's work on our South Boston condo association. Gordon's clear communication and detailed prop…”
- Project manager communicates daily during jobs, updating clients on progress _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT25WVVFWZERUM2RSUTJ4VFEzaDVZVVpEY20xR1ZtYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xc71ee02c2d52472b!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOnVUQVdDT3dRQ2xTQ3h5YUZDcm1GVmc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Foxrock painters did a fantastic job painting our first floor. The crew was always on time, worked hard all day and did an excellent job …”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2xSbFNFRnhRbDlQVFZsSE5rZFNhM1EwVW1WMFVIYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xc71ee02c2d52472b!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOlRlSEFxQl9PTVlHNkdSa3Q0UmV0UHc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Extremely satisfied with our experience dealing with Foxrock Painting. From the beginning review and discussions, adding additional work …”
- Crews clean up job sites daily and protect surrounding property, including garden beds _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT25FNGRVNDFOak5KZUU1d1NuQnBUbk00WkZJNFJXYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xc71ee02c2d52472b!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOnE4dU41NjNJeE5wSnBpTnM4ZFI4RWc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Excellent company, will definitely use again.  The quality of work was outstanding, everything from wall repair to the application of pai…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNqczlLNzZ3RRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xc71ee02c2d52472b!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICjs9K76wE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Excellent exterior painting job, highly recommend. From initial estimate to final walk through, great communication and high quality work…”
- Interior and exterior house painting _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2tWdFpFczNVVGhhWmxOblNuRnhWVzlOV200ME1XYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xc71ee02c2d52472b!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOkVtZEs3UThaZlNnSnFxVW9NWm40MWc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Foxrock painted the exterior of my house. Great experience all around. Professional deal with upfront and throughout the project.  Compet…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2s5NlNYQk5SbWR2V1ZGTFJHbElSVjlZYTNSVlJGRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xc71ee02c2d52472b!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOk96SXBNRmdvWVFLRGlIRV9Ya3RVRFE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ We had an excellent experience with Foxrock, from our initial conversation with Gordon to perfect completion of a large interior painting…”
- Rot repair and remedial carpentry _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VNamUtOGFZOC1Qc1Z3EAE!2m1!1s0x0:0xc71ee02c2d52472b!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEMje-8aY8-PsVw%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ The job was a full exterior paint with a dozen spots needing remedial carpentry. Gordon and his crew were the consummate professionals th…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUREel9IRV9BRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xc71ee02c2d52472b!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDDz_HE_AE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Foxrock painting did a fantastic job on my 19th century wooden victorian home.  Its was delicate process to prep, and they were thorough …”
- Deck repair and refinishing _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2xkR1oyRnNSRlZ1TVRVeVUyMTZjSFpxVEhWcWVIYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xc71ee02c2d52472b!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOldGZ2FsRFVuMTUyU216cHZqTHVqeHc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Foxrock crew did an outstanding job painting my bathroom ceiling, exterior railings, and re-staining my decks. Their attention to detail …”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURINnZDY1pREAE!2m1!1s0x0:0xc71ee02c2d52472b!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDH6vCcZQ%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Gordon and his painting and construction teams did an excellent job on my home painting and deck replacement project.  They do not cut co…”
- Specializes in House Painting _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2tWdFpFczNVVGhhWmxOblNuRnhWVzlOV200ME1XYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xc71ee02c2d52472b!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOkVtZEs3UThaZlNnSnFxVW9NWm40MWc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Foxrock painted the exterior of my house. Great experience all around. Professional deal with upfront and throughout the project.  Compet…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2s5NlNYQk5SbWR2V1ZGTFJHbElSVjlZYTNSVlJGRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xc71ee02c2d52472b!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOk96SXBNRmdvWVFLRGlIRV9Ya3RVRFE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ We had an excellent experience with Foxrock, from our initial conversation with Gordon to perfect completion of a large interior painting…”
- Also offers Carpentry _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VNamUtOGFZOC1Qc1Z3EAE!2m1!1s0x0:0xc71ee02c2d52472b!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEMje-8aY8-PsVw%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ The job was a full exterior paint with a dozen spots needing remedial carpentry. Gordon and his crew were the consummate professionals th…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURYeDRlei13RRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xc71ee02c2d52472b!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDXx4ez-wE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ We were very impressed with Foxrock Painting's work on our South Boston condo association. Gordon's clear communication and detailed prop…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUREel9IRV9BRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xc71ee02c2d52472b!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDDz_HE_AE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Foxrock painting did a fantastic job on my 19th century wooden victorian home.  Its was delicate process to prep, and they were thorough …”

## Ownership

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

## License

Status: **active** (#191407, 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=Foxrock%20Painting%2C%20LLC&query_place_id=ChIJAQC85xJ444kRK0dSLSzgHsc): 5.0★ from 147 ratings
- [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Foxrock%20Painting%2C%20LLC&query_place_id=ChIJAQC85xJ444kRK0dSLSzgHsc): Listed on this source
- [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/newton/profile/painting-contractors/foxrock-painting-llc-0021-494873): Listed on this source
- [Official Website](https://foxrockpainting.com): 35 yrs in business · Self-reported profile and service details
- [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/painters/north-andover-ma-us-project-type-cabinet-painting-probr1-bo~t_27105~r_4832272~sv_30727?fi=150): 5.0★ from 2 ratings
- [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/newton/foxrock-painting-llc-reviews-1.htm): 5.0★ from 67 ratings

## Recent reviews

- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Audrey Shelto · 2026-07-03**: Exceptional service from Foxrock Painting.  Quick free estimate.  Easy and timely scheduling.  Excellent painting job on 2 story house including carpentry work on several rotted or broken surfaces.  Respectful and careful of property. Excellent communication throughout.  Transformed the look of our …
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Lynne Castronuovo · 2026-06-02**: Foxrock transformed my home's exterior from an absolute mess to a marvelous sight to behold. They started by power washing away decades of grime and algae, followed by 3 days of methodically scraping lead-based paint into tarps for disposal before getting to the priming and painting.

In addition to…
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Michele · 2026-05-16**: I had Foxrock paint the inside and selected parts of the exterior this Spring. Great crew, beautiful work, courteous, friendly and respectful. Overall an outstanding outcome, I was very happy and satisfied with the work.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · John Sullivan · 2026-05-12**: Foxrock painted the exterior of my house. Great experience all around. Professional deal with upfront and throughout the project.  Competitive on price and quality was excellent. Would certainly recommend.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Lynn Barker · 2026-04-23**: Foxrock painters did a fantastic job painting our first floor. The crew was always on time, worked hard all day and did an excellent job repairing and painting the walls and trim, all in three days! Gordon helped us make the plans and choose the colors ahead of time and the crew came in and seamless…
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Mary Pforzheimer · 2026-04-21**: We had an excellent experience with Foxrock, from our initial conversation with Gordon to perfect completion of a large interior painting job from their skilled team.  We will be using their services again very soon. Gordon's expertise, service-oriented mindset, and professionalism made the process …
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Thomas Reilly · 2026-04-09**: Gordon and his team were fantastic while painting the entire interior of our home. Such high quality work and great communication and follow up. We couldn’t be happier with the results. I highly recommend Foxrock Painting!
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Tim Moore · 2026-04-04**: Gordon and Foxrock were terrific! They did a 5-day interior paint job for the house we purchased the prior week.  Very reliable crew and it turned out fantastic!
- **5/5 · Angi · Danielle H. · 2026-04-01**: foxrock was super responsive, fit us in on a relatively tight timeline, executed a high quality of work, and overall did a great job. would hire again for any project
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Daniel Glanz · 2025-12-31**: I had a very good experience with this vendor. It is a well managed team and the painters are excellent. Pricing is reasonable. The team worked through multiple weekends to finish the project quickly. The house was treated respectfully and with professionalism. I checked references (all great) befor…

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