# Michael Solazzo

**Trade:** Specialty Services · **Languages:** English

**Rating: 2.7/5** (medium confidence) — from 16 reviews across 4 sources.
81% of sentiment-scored reviews read net-positive. Last 6 months: 0 reviews, 0 negative.

## The honest read

One customer called him Plaster Mike, which is about right for what people hired him to do: ceilings. A condo owner in May 2018 had him cover a popcorn ceiling and wrote that with a bit of paint you would never know it had been there. That October another had a dining-room ceiling replaced, repaired and plastered, and remembered Mike driving over on his lunch break from another job to look at it first.

Michael Solazzo works out of Malden doing drywall installation and repair and plaster work, and his Angi and HomeAdvisor profiles claim 28 years of experience. The reviews describe a one-man operation that moves fast and quotes low: a November 2019 customer got a drywall repair the same day he called and it took an hour; a January 2020 customer said the price was a third of what others wanted; an April 2020 customer had blueboard hung and a textured finish applied and called it reasonable.

Two customers had a bad time, and their accounts are detailed. In February 2020 a homeowner wrote that during a kitchen gut the stove, refrigerator, cabinets and floor were left uncovered and she had to replace the floor; that a kitchen light was taken down and never put back, with the explanation that he is not an electrician; and that an outlet was blueboarded over and had to be found again. An August 2018 customer said the job was poorly done and not completed. A May 2020 customer who liked Mike personally said he had asked for the holes around his windows to be filled and found gaping holes and open cracks around the door once the job was called finished. Both platforms note the owner posted replies disputing the two worst of these.

BuildZoom lists Massachusetts home improvement contractor registration #197080 as expired since October 2021 and inactive, and reports that Massachusetts Consumer Affairs recorded the status as cancelled at one point; BuildZoom adds that the information may have changed.

For a ceiling patch, a popcorn cover-up or a room of blueboard where speed and price are what matter, this is the work customers describe him doing well. Write the finish list down — every hole, every crack, every fixture to be put back — and settle what gets covered and protected before anyone opens a wall, because that is where the complaints came from. Check the registration status yourself before any job large enough to need one.

**Strengths:**
- Ceiling plaster — 2018 customers had popcorn covered and a dining room replastered
- Same-day repairs — a 2019 drywall repair was done within an hour
- Low quotes — a 2020 customer said the price was a third of others
- Blueboard and texture — a 2020 customer had both done and was pleased
- Punctual — 2018 to 2020 customers repeatedly noted on-time arrivals

**Concerns:**
- Uncovered kitchen — a 2020 customer's floor and appliances went unprotected during a gut
- Unfinished work — a 2018 customer said the job was left incomplete
- Gaps left behind — a 2020 customer found window holes still open
- Registration expired — BuildZoom lists HIC #197080 expired since October 2021
- Dated reviews — the 16 written accounts run 2018 to August 2020

**Where sources disagree:**
- An April 2018 Angi review carries a two-star rating but text that is entirely positive: 'Down-to-earth, friendly, competent, experienced, honest pro.'
- Angi and HomeAdvisor show the same 4.3 rating from 18 reviews with identical star distributions and the same Malden address, so the two listings appear to carry one set of reviews.
- Both platforms note the owner posted replies disputing the two reviews that describe incomplete work and property damage.
- BuildZoom reports registration #197080 with an expiration of 27 October 2021, last verified expired on 13 April 2026, listed inactive and at one point cancelled per Massachusetts Consumer Affairs, while adding that the information may have changed.

## Claims & citations

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

- Angi and HomeAdvisor both list the Malden business for drywall installation, drywall repair and plaster service, with a claimed 28 years of experience _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/malden/michael-solazzo-reviews-70810190.htm) — “Angi profile for Michael Solazzo (plaster/drywall), 45 Valley Street, Malden, MA, shows a 4.3-star rating from 18 reviews and a claimed 28 y…”
  - [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.MichaelSolazzo.70810190.html) — “HomeAdvisor profile for Michael Solazzo (plaster/drywall), 45 Valley Street, Malden, MA, mirrors the Angi listing: 4.3-star rating from 18 r…”
  - [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.MichaelSolazzo.70810190.html) — “Services offered (HomeAdvisor): Drywall Installation, Drywall Repair, Plaster Service, Drywall Repair/Replace, Plaster”
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/malden/michael-solazzo-reviews-70810190.htm) — “Services offered (Angi): Drywall Installation, Drywall Repair, Plaster Service, Drywall Repair/Replace, Plaster”
- Angi and HomeAdvisor each show a 4.3 rating from 18 reviews, distributed 67% five-star, 17% four-star, 11% two-star and 6% one-star _(confidence: high)_
  - [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.MichaelSolazzo.70810190.html) — “HomeAdvisor: 4.3★ from 18 ratings”
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/malden/michael-solazzo-reviews-70810190.htm) — “Angi star distribution: 67% 5★ · 17% 4★ · 11% 2★ · 6% 1★ (of 18 ratings)”
  - [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.MichaelSolazzo.70810190.html) — “HomeAdvisor star distribution: 67% 5★ · 17% 4★ · 11% 2★ · 6% 1★ (of 18 ratings)”
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/malden/michael-solazzo-reviews-70810190.htm) — “Angi: 4.3★ from 18 ratings”
- A May 2018 condo owner had a popcorn ceiling covered and said the finished ceiling looked new _(confidence: high)_
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/malden/michael-solazzo-reviews-70810190.htm) — “5★ I had Plaster Mike repair and cover the popcorn ceiling in my condo unit. The final quality of Mike's work is top notch, with a bit of pa…”
- An October 2018 customer had a dining-room ceiling replaced, repaired and plastered after Mike surveyed it on his lunch break from another job _(confidence: high)_
  - [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.MichaelSolazzo.70810190.html) — “5★ I had Mike replace, repair, and plaster a dining room ceiling. From the moment Mike came to my home to survey the job from another job he…”
- A November 2019 customer had a drywall repair done the same day he called, finished in an hour _(confidence: high)_
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/malden/michael-solazzo-reviews-70810190.htm) — “5★ Needed some fast repair on dry wall. Contacted and he got the job done right away! Same day work and only took him an hour.He paid attent…”
- A November 2019 customer had a 9-foot-high hallway ceiling redrywalled over a 9 by 4 foot area after water damage _(confidence: high)_
  - [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.MichaelSolazzo.70810190.html) — “5★ There was a water leak above a hallway ceiling that caused some damage (i.e. water stains, etc.). We removed the damaged drywall ourselve…”
- A January 2020 customer said the quoted price was a third of what other contractors were charging _(confidence: high)_
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/malden/michael-solazzo-reviews-70810190.htm) — “5★ Mike was great, on time. Did what he said was gonna do. His price was a 1/3 of what others were charging and it looks awesome. My wife an…”
- An April 2020 customer had blueboard installed with a textured application at a price she called reasonable _(confidence: high)_
  - [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.MichaelSolazzo.70810190.html) — “5★ Mike was very professional and his price was very reasonable. He installed blueboard and did a textured application. My husband and I wer…”
- An August 2020 customer described prompt response, on-time arrival and work completed within budget _(confidence: high)_
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/malden/michael-solazzo-reviews-70810190.htm) — “5★ He was quick to respond. And sHowed up on time. He quickly and efficiently completed the work discussed well and within budget. Also very…”
- A February 2020 customer said the stove, refrigerator, cabinets and floor were left uncovered during a kitchen gut and that she had to replace the floor _(confidence: high)_
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/malden/michael-solazzo-reviews-70810190.htm) — “2★ Took my light down in my kitchen, never replaced, told mr he was not an electrician. Blueboarded over an outlet in my kitchen, had to cal…”
- The same February 2020 customer said a kitchen light was taken down and not replaced, and that an outlet was blueboarded over and had to be located again _(confidence: high)_
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/malden/michael-solazzo-reviews-70810190.htm) — “2★ Took my light down in my kitchen, never replaced, told mr he was not an electrician. Blueboarded over an outlet in my kitchen, had to cal…”
- An August 2018 customer said the work was poorly done and the job was not completed _(confidence: high)_
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/malden/michael-solazzo-reviews-70810190.htm) — “1★ Did overall poor job and job wasn't completed”
- A May 2020 customer said that after a job to fill holes around his windows, gaping holes and large open cracks around the door remained _(confidence: high)_
  - [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.MichaelSolazzo.70810190.html) — “4★ Mike is very competent and personable and we hit it off right away; however, I asked him to fill holes around windows and when the job wa…”
- BuildZoom lists Massachusetts home improvement contractor registration #197080 as expired since 27 October 2021 and inactive, and reports Massachusetts Consumer Affairs recorded it as cancelled at one point _(confidence: medium)_
  - [BuildZoom](https://www.buildzoom.com/contractor/michael-solazzo) — “Licence listed on BuildZoom: General Contractor license #197080 with the Massachusetts contractors license board, expiration date 10-27-2021…”
  - [BuildZoom](https://www.buildzoom.com/contractor/michael-solazzo) — “Licence listed on BuildZoom: License #197080 — Status: Inactive, State: Massachusetts, Type: Home Improvement Contractor; per Mass.gov Consu…”
  - [BuildZoom](https://www.buildzoom.com/contractor/michael-solazzo) — “BuildZoom's profile for Michael Solazzo, 45 Valley St, Malden, MA, carries no customer reviews on this platform; it reports a General Contra…”
- The 16 written reviews are dated between March 2018 and August 2020 _(confidence: high)_
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/malden/michael-solazzo-reviews-70810190.htm) — “5★ He was quick to respond. And sHowed up on time. He quickly and efficiently completed the work discussed well and within budget. Also very…”
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/malden/michael-solazzo-reviews-70810190.htm) — “5★ He did a lot of work for us and we are very happy. He always is on time and has excellent customer service.”
  - [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.MichaelSolazzo.70810190.html) — “5★ Great work!!. On time, responsive, nice guy.”
- Plaster repair, drywall installation and repair, ceiling replacement and blueboard with textured finishes _(confidence: high)_
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/malden/michael-solazzo-reviews-70810190.htm) — “Services offered (Angi): Drywall Installation, Drywall Repair, Plaster Service, Drywall Repair/Replace, Plaster”
  - [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.MichaelSolazzo.70810190.html) — “5★ Mike was very professional and his price was very reasonable. He installed blueboard and did a textured application. My husband and I wer…”
  - [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.MichaelSolazzo.70810190.html) — “5★ I had Mike replace, repair, and plaster a dining room ceiling. From the moment Mike came to my home to survey the job from another job he…”
  - [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.MichaelSolazzo.70810190.html) — “Services offered (HomeAdvisor): Drywall Installation, Drywall Repair, Plaster Service, Drywall Repair/Replace, Plaster”
- A 4.3 rating from 18 reviews on each of Angi and HomeAdvisor, written between 2018 and August 2020, with two describing incomplete work and property damage _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/malden/michael-solazzo-reviews-70810190.htm) — “2★ Took my light down in my kitchen, never replaced, told mr he was not an electrician. Blueboarded over an outlet in my kitchen, had to cal…”
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/malden/michael-solazzo-reviews-70810190.htm) — “1★ Did overall poor job and job wasn't completed”
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/malden/michael-solazzo-reviews-70810190.htm) — “Angi: 4.3★ from 18 ratings”
  - [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.MichaelSolazzo.70810190.html) — “HomeAdvisor: 4.3★ from 18 ratings”
- Specializes in Specialty Services _(confidence: high)_
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/malden/michael-solazzo-reviews-70810190.htm) — “5★ I had Plaster Mike repair and cover the popcorn ceiling in my condo unit. The final quality of Mike's work is top notch, with a bit of pa…”
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/malden/michael-solazzo-reviews-70810190.htm) — “Services offered (Angi): Drywall Installation, Drywall Repair, Plaster Service, Drywall Repair/Replace, Plaster”
  - [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.MichaelSolazzo.70810190.html) — “5★ Mike was very professional and his price was very reasonable. He installed blueboard and did a textured application. My husband and I wer…”
  - [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.MichaelSolazzo.70810190.html) — “Services offered (HomeAdvisor): Drywall Installation, Drywall Repair, Plaster Service, Drywall Repair/Replace, Plaster”

## License

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## Sources

- [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/malden/michael-solazzo-reviews-70810190.htm): 4.3★ from 18 ratings
- [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.MichaelSolazzo.70810190.html): 4.3★ from 18 ratings
- [Exa](https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelsolazzo): 0 web mentions across the open web (each linked to its source)
- [BuildZoom](https://www.buildzoom.com/contractor/michael-solazzo): Listed on this source

## Recent reviews

- **5/5 · HomeAdvisor · Heather M. · 2020-08-01**: He was quick to respond. And sHowed up on time. He quickly and efficiently completed the work discussed well and within budget. Also very mindful with regard to face coverings and cleaning surfaces. Would hire again!
- **4/5 · Angi · Ted C. · 2020-05-01**: Mike is very competent and personable and we hit it off right away; however, I asked him to fill holes around windows and when the job was finished the windows had gaping holes around them and there were other large open cracks around the door, but he was in his truck and on his way. So, my final im…
- **5/5 · HomeAdvisor · Maria I. · 2020-04-01**: Mike was very professional and his price was very reasonable. He installed blueboard and did a textured application. My husband and I were very pleased with his work and would call him back needed in the future.
- **5/5 · HomeAdvisor · Theresa R. · 2020-03-01**: The work was done efficiently and without a problem and looks very professional. I was very pleased.
- **2/5 · HomeAdvisor · Debbie M. · 2020-02-01**: Took my light down in my kitchen, never replaced, told mr he was not an electrician. Blueboarded over an outlet in my kitchen, had to call him back to find it. While gutting my kitchen, they did not cover my Stove, Refrigerator, Cabinets or Floor. I had to replace my kitchen floor. I also have to re…
- **5/5 · HomeAdvisor · Lawrence M. · 2020-01-01**: Mike was great, on time. Did what he said was gonna do. His price was a 1/3 of what others were charging and it looks awesome. My wife and I are very happy and will soon be calling him again for our next phase of our project.
- **4/5 · HomeAdvisor · Edgar M. · 2019-12-01**: home work drywall and teype
- **5/5 · HomeAdvisor · Wendell O. · 2019-11-01**: Needed some fast repair on dry wall. Contacted and he got the job done right away! Same day work and only took him an hour.He paid attention to detail and was extremely professional. I will definitely reach out to him again.
- **5/5 · Angi · Angel I. · 2019-11-01**: There was a water leak above a hallway ceiling that caused some damage (i.e. water stains, etc.). We removed the damaged drywall ourselves, but we needed someone to get new drywall installed. Project details: The ceiling was 9' high and the area for drywalling was 9' x 4'. There is a small light fix…
- **5/5 · HomeAdvisor · Alex C. · 2018-10-01**: Great plaster, very professional, good price and a friendly guy. I will recommend. Thanks Mike for your work.

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