More painters
See all ›
JK Painting Service Corp
Careful prep for clean finishes5.0
Echohousepainting
Thorough prep work5.0
Foxrock Painting, LLC
Fixes rot first5.0
Verified record
Fvt Painting is Francisco Velazquez Tapia working solo out of Lawrence, Massachusetts, taking on interior and exterior painting jobs — ceilings, doors, porches, and the prep work that comes with them. Thumbtack lists him as a Top Pro with about 11 years in the trade and a completed background check. What stands out is the consistency: 14 ratings on Thumbtack, and every single one is five stars. The reviews that spell out the work back it up with specifics instead of vague praise. One homeowner had him fix a water-damaged ceiling and said he checked carefully for hidden moisture before repairing and repainting, leaving the room clean when he left. Another had him repaint porch handrails and steps — scraping, caulking, priming, painting — and said he finished earlier than expected at a reasonable price. A third mentioned rust stains on exterior stairs; he removed them and swapped in rust-proof galvanized nails while repainting. One customer who'd hired him for a paint-and-stain job years earlier reached out again, and said he responded quickly and delivered the same quality work a second time. There's nothing negative to weigh here, and no licensing or BBB information appears either way — Massachusetts doesn't require a home-improvement registration for painting-only work, so that absence is neutral rather than a concern. The one thing worth flagging: every rating currently sits on Thumbtack alone, with no second platform to check the picture against. For a straightforward interior or exterior paint job — especially one with some prep involved, like a water-stained ceiling or rusted railings — the reviews point to someone who shows up on time, explains the process, and leaves things clean. Worth confirming his current availability and getting a written quote before booking.
Typical Greater Boston range for this kind of work, from regional averages — not a quote from Fvt Painting. Use it to sanity-check bids, then get the real number in writing.
Finished floor area of the rooms in scope — not wall area.
Estimated range
$6,000 – $9,000
Typical painting project around $7,500
Job was to paint porch handrails and sides of steps. Francisco showed up promptly at the agreed time and did a great job scraping caulking priming and painting. Finished earlier than I expected. Quality work at a reasonable price
Francisco did an incredible job painting my front door. He took his time with the prep and extra coats. It was very easy to communicate him and he was even able to come the next day. Highly recommend Francisco for any job!
I requested a quote from Francisco (FVT painting) and he provided a prompt quote and asked questions to understand what I needed. He didn’t rush me and was fine when I told him I would be receiving other quotes. I ended up picking him and I’m very happy with his work. He showed up on time and did a great job painting and getting rid of rust stains on my stairs and replacing nails with rust-proof galvanized nails where he could. I would recommend his services.
I had a great experience working with Fransisco. He repaired a water-damaged ceiling in my home and was very conscientious about making sure the problem was fully addressed. He carefully checked for any signs of remaining moisture or hidden damage before proceeding with the repair and painting. The workmanship was excellent, the ceiling looks like new, and he left everything clean and tidy. I especially appreciated his attention to detail and his willingness to explain what he was doing and why. I would gladly recommend him to anyone looking for a reliable painter who takes pride in quality work.
We hired Francisco a few years ago to paint/stain and he did a great job. Fast forward to now and after searching a bit, I was able to get his contact information and I reached out to him. He responded quickly, showed up to give us a quote shortly thereafter and in no time he was here ready to do the job. Again, his work was exceptional. I would recommend him to anyone. And should I have the need in the future, I will be contacting him again.
Specializes in
Also offers
Languages
1 change recorded — last scanned Sep 9, 2026.
Careful prep for clean finishes5.0
Thorough prep work5.0
Fixes rot first5.0
