# Michael Cummings Painting **Trade:** House Painting · **Address:** 59 Salt Meadow Waye, Marshfield, MA 02050, USA · **Phone:** (508) 239-3073 · **Website:** http://michaelcummingspainting.com/ · **Languages:** English **Rating: 4.3/5** (medium confidence) — from 33 reviews across 3 sources. 100% of sentiment-scored reviews read net-positive. Last 6 months: 1 reviews, 0 negative. ## The honest read Michael Cummings has run this one-man Marshfield painting operation solo since 2002, after learning the trade from his father over what he says is more than 30 years on the job. He covers interior and exterior house painting and deck staining across the South Shore — Marshfield, Duxbury, Scituate, Pembroke, Norwell, Hanover and the rest of Plymouth County — and works every job himself rather than sending out a rotating crew. The Google page shows a 5-star average from 38 ratings, and the 33 written reviews on file, running from 2021 through a repainted breezeway and garage this July, tell a strikingly consistent story: no negative account turns up anywhere in nearly five years. A recurring thread is that his own hands stay on the work — in a 2022 review, one homeowner described Michael quoting a kitchen-cabinet job, then talking them out of paying for a repaint altogether and instead showing them how to clean and restore the cabinets with household products, declining payment for the advice. Another client, in a 2022 review, said Michael has been their preferred painter for more than 10 years, repainting practically every room of the house plus the exterior. Exterior prep comes up often too: a 2023 review described a full repaint of a Pembroke house that hadn't been painted in years, with the crew spending real time sanding, scraping, repairing and priming before the final coat, and a 2024 review described him squeezing in a tight deck-refinishing job despite a packed schedule and delivering as promised. There's nothing to flag here — no complaint, licensing issue, or government action shows up anywhere in the record. The one practical thing to confirm directly is scheduling, since he works solo and several reviewers mention timing jobs around his calendar and the weather. For anyone on the South Shore who wants one dedicated painter handling both the estimate and the brush rather than a rotating crew, this record backs that up — just plan to book ahead. **Strengths:** - Cabinet honesty — advised repair over a paid repaint - Long-tenure client — hired him for over a decade - Thorough exterior prep — sanding and priming before painting - Owner on every job — no subcontractors or rotating crews ## Claims & citations Every claim below is backed by real evidence rows — uncited claims are dropped in code before publication. - In a 2022 review, a homeowner described Michael talking them out of a paid cabinet repaint and instead showing them how to restore the cabinets with household products, declining payment for the advice _(confidence: high)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURPN3BteWdnRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x52f5a279b2fdfea9!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDO7pmyggE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Michael came by the day we spoke, just for an estimate. Then, understanding the esthetic we were looking for, he told us how to remedy th…” - A 2022 review described a client who has used him as their preferred painter for more than 10 years, repainting practically every room plus the exterior _(confidence: medium)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNteFlTbjhnRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x52f5a279b2fdfea9!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICmxYSn8gE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Michael has been our preferred painter for 10+ years on Fairways Edge in Marshfield. He is incredibly reliable, professional, and a plea…” - A 2023 review described a full exterior repaint of a Pembroke house that included significant sanding, scraping, repairing and priming before painting _(confidence: medium)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNGeFpMdjR3RRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x52f5a279b2fdfea9!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICFxZLv4wE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Michael and his crew did an outstanding job painting the exterior of my Pembroke house. As the house hadn't been painted in many years, i…” - Owner-operated since 2002 with no subcontractors, after learning painting from his father _(confidence: high)_ - [Official Website](http://michaelcummingspainting.com) — “An owner-operated residential painting business in Marshfield, MA offering interior and exterior house painting and deck staining, with the …” - [Official Website](http://michaelcummingspainting.com) — “Company history (self-reported): Michael learned the painting trade from his father and has over 30 years of hands-on experience; he has run…” - [Official Website](http://michaelcummingspainting.com) — “Ownership (self-reported): Owner-operated by Michael Cummings, who is personally involved in every project with no subcontractors or rotatin…” - Holds a 5-star average from 38 Google ratings _(confidence: high)_ - [Google](https://maps.google.com/?cid=5977862723981934249&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) — “Google: 5★ from 38 ratings” - Performs deck staining and refinishing _(confidence: medium)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURqdTlhT0l3EAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x52f5a279b2fdfea9!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDju9aOIw%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Superior... Mike is a very talented, skilled, patient and neat painter. I hired him to sand, clean and restain a large deck. The timing…” - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNPa2RlZXRRRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x52f5a279b2fdfea9!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICOkdeetQE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Mike did a great job! We hired Mike to refinish our deck for a graduation party we were having. The weather was not always on his side bu…” - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNPcnN2anJ3RRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x52f5a279b2fdfea9!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICOrsvjrwE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ We hired Michael to clean and re-stain our deck. It was wonderful to finally find someone that was responsive and actually interested in …” - Performs kitchen cabinet refinishing and painting _(confidence: medium)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNQbmZDYUxnEAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x52f5a279b2fdfea9!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICPnfCaLg%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ I’ve used Mike twice now, this time to give our kitchen cabinets a makeover. Everything came out awesome and it looks like we just bought…” - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURPN3BteWdnRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x52f5a279b2fdfea9!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDO7pmyggE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Michael came by the day we spoke, just for an estimate. Then, understanding the esthetic we were looking for, he told us how to remedy th…” - Specializes in House Painting _(confidence: high)_ - [Official Website](http://michaelcummingspainting.com) — “An owner-operated residential painting business in Marshfield, MA offering interior and exterior house painting and deck staining, with the …” - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT200MWQyNDViV3N5U1MxUWFVdzNkRmREYjBwYU4yYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x52f5a279b2fdfea9!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOm41d245bWsySS1QaUw3dFdDb0paN2c%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Michael painted my house breezeway & garage with the most professional & meticulous manner...his attention to prep work is over & beyond …” - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNGeFpMdjR3RRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x52f5a279b2fdfea9!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICFxZLv4wE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Michael and his crew did an outstanding job painting the exterior of my Pembroke house. As the house hadn't been painted in many years, i…” ## License Status: **not_found** — verified against the official MA state registry, 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=Michael%20Cummings%20Painting&query_place_id=ChIJ5cRpzWin5IkRqf79snmi9VI): 5.0★ from 38 ratings - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Michael%20Cummings%20Painting&query_place_id=ChIJ5cRpzWin5IkRqf79snmi9VI): Listed on this source - [Official Website](http://michaelcummingspainting.com): Self-reported profile and service details ## Recent reviews - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Theresa Peterson · 2026-07-05**: Michael painted my house breezeway & garage with the most professional & meticulous manner...his attention to prep work is over & beyond our expectations...the materials were always put in a neat area for next days work...Michaelpreserved in 90 degree weather & if you need a professional painter do … - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Patrick Carberry · 2025-11-11**: Excellent job by Michael and partner transforming our old dingy basement into a fresh clean space w painted walls and floors. Professional, experienced and reasonably priced I would highly recommend. Rick Marshfield MA. - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Corinne DeGraff · 2025-10-07**: Exterior stain and painting surfaces entire home. Five star all the way above and beyond. Attention to detail. - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Rick Osmer · 2025-09-15**: Michael and Jim were amazing people to work with. They responded promptly to my request for a quote, were in the house a week later and did an amazing job painting my entire first floor. No detail was left untouched and I’m incredibly happy with the results. I highly recommend them for all your pai… - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Cy Carter · 2025-06-21**: I contacted Michael for a quote on painting a bathroom and bedroom in my house.  Michael came before work the next day and gave me a reasonable quote for painting two coats in each room; he said it would take two days.  The bathroom was getting new fixtures, so I told Michael I'd contact him when we… - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Ellie Neri · 2025-05-29**: Michael Cummings Painting painted the entire exterior of our house, including trim, claps and shingles. Michael's quote was reasonable and his work top notch. He works on the job himself, oversees all the work and has a good crew. He is extremely conscientious and very reliable. When he saw somethin… - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Thomas Kass · 2024-11-30**: Michael did an excellent job painting our finished basement. He offers competitive pricing for his quality work. We will definitely be using him for future projects and would recommend him to anyone looking for a quality painter! - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Rudi Ottariano · 2024-11-27**: I’ve used Mike twice now, this time to give our kitchen cabinets a makeover. Everything came out awesome and it looks like we just bought brand new cabinets. I can’t recommend his work enough, and he made sure to go the extra mile, making sure everything was done on time before thanksgiving. I will … - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Deborah Ceccarini · 2024-05-08**: Superior... Mike is a very talented, skilled, patient and neat painter. I hired him to sand, clean and restain a large deck. The timing was tight as he had plenty of bigger jobs but he said he would fit me in...and HE DID! True to his word.. I would trust him on any other job I have. Fair price fo… - **5/5 · Google Reviews · James Steelman · 2024-04-07**: We hired Michael to paint several rooms and some very old kitchen cabinets. He had excellent ideas and understood our vision for the project. This was a difficult job and Michael did a fantastic job. He was very neat and his attention to detail was second to none. We are very pleased with the result… --- Data freshness: last scanned 2026-07-06T18:42:45.026Z. Cite as: Michael Cummings Painting — Tavlee (https://tavlee.com/contractor/michael-cummings-painting-marshfield) Source: https://tavlee.com/contractor/michael-cummings-painting-marshfield