--- title: "MAGIC BRISTLES PAINTING" description: "A recent Google customer chose Magic Bristles Painting \"out of Ridgefield\" for their house after looking at many companies, and said John and his crew were" doc_version: "2026-10-19" last_updated: "2026-10-19" --- # MAGIC BRISTLES PAINTING **Trade:** House Painting · **Address:** 47 Wilton Rd W, Ridgefield, CT 06877 · **Website:** http://magicbristles.com/ · **Languages:** English **Rating: 3.7/5** (low confidence) — from 6 reviews across 4 sources. 83% of sentiment-scored reviews read net-positive. Last 6 months: 1 reviews, 0 negative. ## The honest read A recent Google customer chose Magic Bristles Painting "out of Ridgefield" for their house after looking at many companies, and said John and his crew were professional and reliable from start to finish. On Google the company holds 4.8 stars from 27 ratings. Its website says it has been in business 36 years and lists a service area that includes Bethel, Danbury, Newtown, Redding, Ridgefield and Norwalk. A 2023 customer said John and his crew painted their house despite its original condition and a number of dormers, and described them as considerate, timely and very quiet. A 2023 customer said John and the Magic Bristles team painted their home's exterior, took care of the property and plantings, and did thorough prep work. A 2024 customer said John and his crew transformed their 20-year-old kitchen. A 2022 customer looking to repaint and lacquer kitchen cabinets said John refused to send a written proposal, only asked for photos, never requested an on-site appointment, and was rude in the end. Connecticut lists its home improvement contractor registration, HIC.0561478, as active, held by Magic Bristles. **Strengths:** - Exterior repaint — a 2023 customer said prep work was thorough - Care around plantings — a 2023 customer said the property was looked after - Kitchen transformation — a 2024 customer said John and his crew handled it **Concerns:** - No written proposal — a 2022 customer said John refused to send one ## Claims & citations Every claim below is backed by real evidence rows — uncited claims are dropped in code before publication. - A recent Google customer said John and his crew were professional and reliable on a house painting job _(confidence: medium)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2pabVVFTmpOR3R3VFhBeWNqVmpRMHcxZVMwNGRHYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x4f0cea07e9fa5ab2!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOjZmUENjNGtwTXAycjVjQ0w1eS04dGc%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ We looked at many companies to paint our house and ultimately decided to go with Magic Bristles Painting out of Ridgefield — and we are v…” - Google: 4.8 stars from 27 ratings _(confidence: high)_ - [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Magic%20Bristles%20LLC&query_place_id=ChIJTfmEJMepwokRslr66QfqDE8) — “Google: 4.8★ from 27 ratings” - Says on its website it has been in business 36 years _(confidence: medium)_ - [Official Website](http://magicbristles.com) — “Self-reported 36 years in business” - Its website lists a service area including Bethel, Danbury, Newtown, Redding, Ridgefield and Norwalk _(confidence: medium)_ - [Official Website](http://magicbristles.com) — “Stated service area (self-reported): York, Bethel, Danbury, Darien, Easton, Fairfield, Georgetown, Kent, Monroe, New Canaan, New Fairfield, …” - A 2023 customer said John and his crew painted a house with a number of dormers _(confidence: medium)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURKb2J2NVRBEAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x4f0cea07e9fa5ab2!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDJobv5TA%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ John and his crew did a fantastically thorough job painting our house (not easy given the original condition and number of dormers!). The…” - A 2023 customer said the company painted their home's exterior with thorough prep work _(confidence: medium)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNKeFB6UElREAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x4f0cea07e9fa5ab2!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICJxPzPIQ%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ John and the Magic Bristles team recently painted our home’s exterior. We felt comfortable choosing a local painter whose name I’ve seen …” - A 2024 customer said John and his crew transformed a 20-year-old kitchen _(confidence: medium)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUREaC1uU1RREAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x4f0cea07e9fa5ab2!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDDh-nSTQ%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ John and his crew did a great job transforming our 20 year old kitchen. They were patience and wonderful craftsman. I can not recommend m…” - A 2022 customer said John refused to send a written proposal for cabinet work and never requested an on-site visit _(confidence: medium)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURXdmFXY3F3RRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x4f0cea07e9fa5ab2!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDWvaWcqwE%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “1★ After interviewing quite a few firms to repaint/lacquer our Kitchen Cabinets, I was actually going to contract with Magic Bristles. John …” - Houzz: 5.0 stars from 7 ratings _(confidence: high)_ - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/paint-and-wall-covering-dealers/magic-bristles-painting-pfvwus-pf~2048673254) — “Houzz: 5.0★ from 7 ratings” - Connecticut lists its home improvement contractor registration, HIC.0561478, as active, held by Magic Bristles. _(confidence: high)_ - [State License Registry](https://www.elicense.ct.gov/Lookup/LicenseLookup.aspx) — “CT hic license HIC.0561478 registry-verified active — registry holder of record: MAGIC BRISTLES” - Specializes in House Painting _(confidence: high)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2pabVVFTmpOR3R3VFhBeWNqVmpRMHcxZVMwNGRHYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x4f0cea07e9fa5ab2!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOjZmUENjNGtwTXAycjVjQ0w1eS04dGc%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ We looked at many companies to paint our house and ultimately decided to go with Magic Bristles Painting out of Ridgefield — and we are v…” - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURKb2J2NVRBEAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x4f0cea07e9fa5ab2!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDJobv5TA%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ John and his crew did a fantastically thorough job painting our house (not easy given the original condition and number of dormers!). The…” - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNKeFB6UElREAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x4f0cea07e9fa5ab2!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICJxPzPIQ%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ John and the Magic Bristles team recently painted our home’s exterior. We felt comfortable choosing a local painter whose name I’ve seen …” ## License Status: **active** (#HIC.0561478, hic) — verified against the official CT state registry on 2026-10-19, never self-reported. Re-check at the official registry: https://www.elicense.ct.gov/Lookup/LicenseLookup.aspx ## Sources - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/paint-and-wall-covering-dealers/magic-bristles-painting-pfvwus-pf~2048673254): 5.0★ from 7 ratings - [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=MAGIC%20BRISTLES%20PAINTING&query_place_id=ChIJTfmEJMepwokRslr66QfqDE8): 4.8★ from 27 ratings - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=MAGIC%20BRISTLES%20PAINTING&query_place_id=ChIJTfmEJMepwokRslr66QfqDE8): Listed on this source - [Official Website](http://magicbristles.com): 36 yrs in business · Self-reported profile and service details ## Recent reviews - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Danny · 2026-05-31**: We looked at many companies to paint our house and ultimately decided to go with Magic Bristles Painting out of Ridgefield — and we are very glad we did. From the beginning, after meeting John, we knew we had chosen the right contractor. He and his crew were professional, reliable, and did a truly … - **5/5 · Google Reviews · aly beaumont · 2024-04-14**: John and his crew did a great job transforming our 20 year old kitchen. They were patience and wonderful craftsman. I can not recommend more highly. Thank you! - **5/5 · Google Reviews · jenn romash · 2023-09-15**: My house looks fantastic. - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Amanda Cordano · 2023-07-18**: John and his crew did a fantastically thorough job painting our house (not easy given the original condition and number of dormers!). They were considerate, timely, and very quiet. Their attention to detail is amazing. I would highly recommend them to anyone looking for excellent workmanship. - **5/5 · Google Reviews · stacey steinmetz · 2023-06-21**: John and the Magic Bristles team recently painted our home’s exterior. We felt comfortable choosing a local painter whose name I’ve seen for many years on countless homes throughout town. They took great care of our property and plantings, we’re prompt and their prep work was thorough which led to a… - **1/5 · Google Reviews · Catherine D'Arbanville · 2022-04-15**: After interviewing quite a few firms to repaint/lacquer our Kitchen Cabinets, I was actually going to contract with Magic Bristles. John spent some time chatting with us regarding his firm and process. Unfortunately, he refused to send us a written proposal. In the end John was quite rude and unprof… --- Data freshness: last scanned 2026-10-13T14:40:16.269Z. Cite as: MAGIC BRISTLES PAINTING — Tavlee (https://tavlee.com/contractor/magic-bristles-painting-ridgefield) Source: https://tavlee.com/contractor/magic-bristles-painting-ridgefield ## Sitemap [Full site index](https://tavlee.com/sitemap.md)