Gilbert Carey Painting
Local business · 3 Cheswick Rd, Arlington, MA 02474, USA
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- BBB rating — A+ despite not pursuing formal accreditation
- Active state license — Massachusetts HIC registration verified current
- Perfect Google score — 5 stars across all ratings on file
- Angie's List honoree — self-reported 5-time Super Service Award winner
- Limited review volume — decades in business but only a handful of documented reviews
- Inconsistent tenure claims — site says 25+ years, BBB implies 38
Gilbert Carey Painting is an Arlington, MA painting contractor that says it has served residential and commercial clients across Somerville, Boston, and the wider Boston area for over 25 years — and Gilbert Carey is still the one showing up to size up jobs and run the crew himself. Its Massachusetts home improvement contractor license is active, and every Google rating on file is five stars. Reviewers describe the same pattern across both bigger interior repaints and smaller patch-and-trim work: careful prep, a crew that shows up when it says it will, and cleanup that doesn't leave a mess behind. That consistency carries over to its BBB profile too, which lists the company as running since 1988 and rates it A+ even though it has never pursued formal BBB accreditation. The company also points to five Angie's List Super Service Awards, though that's a credential it reports about itself rather than one independently confirmed here. One thing worth a clarifying question before booking: the "over 25 years" the company states on its own site doesn't quite square with the nearly four decades its BBB listing implies (a 1988 start) — worth asking exactly how long it has operated under this name and setup. For a full interior or exterior repaint, or the smaller carpentry and surface-prep work that comes with one, the read here is positive but not deep — the reviews on record are consistently good but few in number and a few years old. Ask for a couple of recent references and a current quote before booking, since the paper trail, while clean, is thin.
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- 5.0Aug 18, 2024
Gilbert and his crew did an amazing job painting our two bedroom condo. It hadn’t been painted for over a decade, so the prep work was important to us as was a tradesman used to tight spaces. From the very beginning Gilbert listened, made quote adjustments with ease, schedule around our tenants, and left everything perfect. In fact, it was done so well they called us to thank us. It’s hard to find easy invoicing, clear communication, and high quality craftsmanship nowadays. We would highly recommend Gilbert and crew for any job.
— Katie KempView on Google Reviews ↗ - 5.0Apr 11, 2024
Gilbert and his crew were fantastic to work with. From estimate to completion was seamless. As we went along and other things popped up Gilbert was very accommodating. We couldn't have asked for a better experience or price. Crew was professional, friendly and dedicated to our satisfaction. Highly recommend.
— EileenaView on Google Reviews ↗ - 5.0Apr 8, 2024
Have used Gilbert for four different projects. Painting for a residential and commercial properties as well as painting kitchen cabinets. Does a great job, guys show up on time. I also called him for some spots that were missed on a job (it happens no one is perfect) and he made sure his guys came back out to fix the areas that needed to be finished in a timely manner. Would highly recommend Gilbert's painting services.
— Ryan McEniffView on Google Reviews ↗ - 5.0Mar 14, 2022
Gilbert Carey Painting & his team did an excellent job on the bathroom! It looks fresh & clean. They cleaned up well after themselves. I recommend them!
— Linda DeFruscioView on Google Reviews ↗ - 5.0Oct 4, 2021
Gilbert and his crew were wonderful to work with on our interior painting project, from start to finish. Kind, professional and quality work. 100% endorsement.
— Erik JacobsView on Google Reviews ↗
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- behind the score: Limited review volume — decades in business but only a handful of documented reviews