# Motti Painting Solutions Inc

**Trade:** House Painting · **Address:** 68 Harrison Ave Ste 605, Boston, MA 02111, USA · **Phone:** (617) 530-1399 · **Website:** http://www.mottisolutions.com/ · **Languages:** English

**Rating: 5.0/5** (high confidence) — from 76 reviews across 5 sources. A 0–5 star rating built from what customers and the public say (every review and mention weighted by where it was posted, how old, how detailed and how credible it is, shrunk toward a 3.5★ baseline when evidence is thin) plus what the record shows (Reddit recommendations or warnings, a registry-verified licence, how recently they were reviewed, customer work photos, BBB grade, negative news, a revoked licence). Positive record counts only as far as the reviews have earned it; penalties count in full. Confidence describes how much weighted evidence stands behind the number, never the number itself: low when fewer than about five normal reviews' worth of weight (or mentions only) support it, medium up to about twenty, high beyond that across at least two sources. An operator flag for a suspicious review pattern caps a rating at 3.5★ and marks it low.
99% of sentiment-scored reviews read net-positive. Last 6 months: 1 reviews, 0 negative.

## The honest read

Motti Painting Solutions is a Boston painting and carpentry outfit run by Daniel Motti, with one of the deepest, most consistently five-star review histories in the corpus — 76 reviews from 2021 to 2026, a 4.9-star Google average across 155 ratings, and a Better Business Bureau A+ grade. Its Massachusetts home improvement contractor license is verified active.

Its reputation is built specifically on older homes: reviews describe work on a 200-plus-year-old antique house with wood siding, a 155-year-old Mansard Victorian, a 1910 six-unit historic building with houndstooth and neoclassical detailing, and a 300-year-old Harvard Square community center where the crew replaced a roof in 2021 and repainted the first floor in 2023. The prep work reviewers keep pointing to — scraping down to bare wood, repairing rot and cracks before a coat goes on — is described as the difference between a paint job that lasts and one that peels within a year.

A striking number of reviewers are repeat customers: a 2024 review describes a fifth project with the company, another says they and several neighbors have used Motti over a number of decades, and a 2023 review mentions being asked for Motti's contact information by neighbors who admired the finished work. Beyond exterior and interior painting, the crew regularly handles substantial carpentry — rebuilding porch steps, replacing rotted siding, rebuilding wooden shutters — as part of the same job. A January 2026 review notes that Daniel was clear upfront about how change orders would be handled, and honored that process.

For anyone with an older home in particular, this is a painting company whose real specialty is the carpentry and prep work most competitors skip — worth a call before assuming a straightforward paint job is all that's needed.

**Strengths:**
- Old-house specialists — repeat jobs on antique and centuries-old homes
- Repeat clients — some on a fifth project or a decade-plus relationship
- Prep-first approach — scraping to bare wood before painting on older houses

## Claims & citations

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

- Massachusetts home improvement contractor license (No. 147442) is verified active _(confidence: high)_
  - [State License Registry](https://contractorhub.mass.gov/s/hic-contractor-search) — “MA hic license 147442 verified active”
- Better Business Bureau grade: A+ _(confidence: high)_
  - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/everett/profile/painting-contractors/motti-painting-solutions-inc-0021-34491) — “Better Business Bureau grade: A+”
- Repeated jobs on antique and historic homes, including a 200-plus-year-old house, a 155-year-old Victorian, and a 1910 six-unit building _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT25kdFdHd3dUVEppV0RWU2RFcGlTa2cwTWpkVmQyYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x9f78b659f78cc961!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOndtWGwwTTJiWDVSdEpiSkg0MjdVd2c%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ I have an antique house (>200 years old) with wood siding and Motti painting painted ny exterior, floor of my porch and some exterior car…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUMxc0pQcmpBRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x9f78b659f78cc961!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIC1sJPrjAE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ We had a great experience with Motti Painting Solutions. This premier painting and carpentry company specializes in restoring old homes a…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNoMmJPLXdBRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x9f78b659f78cc961!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICh2bO-wAE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ In 2015 we had Motti Solutions come to paint our house and porches, stain and varnish our front door and threshold, and do some carpentry…”
- A 2024 review describes a fifth project with the company; another says the client and several neighbors have used them over decades _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURMOXNXRVFnEAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x9f78b659f78cc961!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDL9sWEQg%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ We’ve used Motti several times now over a number of decades, as have several neighbors. We’ve always been impressed by the care and effor…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNUd0ltemtBRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x9f78b659f78cc961!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICTwImzkAE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Just finished up a project and my house looks amazing. Besides the attention to detail, great & respectful team, Motti stands above the r…”
- A January 2026 review describes the estimate process as clear about how change orders would be handled, and says that process was honored _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2paZmRWSlBWVlJTVjBkMFFtOXZVMTlaTUVSRGFrRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x9f78b659f78cc961!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOjZfdVJPVVRSV0d0Qm9vU19ZMERDakE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ This past summer Motti Painting solutions repainted our three story Victorian home.

Quote:
Daniel was punctual, came to the house, provi…”
- Specializes in House Painting _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT25nMlp6TjVYMDh4T0ZKNE9ERlhkakZCWTNwSU9XYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x9f78b659f78cc961!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOng2ZzN5X08xOFJ4ODFXdjFBY3pIOWc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ We were really satisfied with Motti Painting. They did a very thorough job painting and did some carpentry repairs. It was money well spe…”
- Specializes in Carpentry _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT25kdFdHd3dUVEppV0RWU2RFcGlTa2cwTWpkVmQyYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x9f78b659f78cc961!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOndtWGwwTTJiWDVSdEpiSkg0MjdVd2c%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ I have an antique house (>200 years old) with wood siding and Motti painting painted ny exterior, floor of my porch and some exterior car…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURucmRqcWdRRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x9f78b659f78cc961!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDnrdjqgQE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ From Dan Motti’s initial visit,  the coordination and communication on this substantial house external painting and carpentry preparation…”
- Also offers Specialty Services _(confidence: low)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNCOFozTlR3EAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x9f78b659f78cc961!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICB8Z3NTw%7C%7C?hl=en) — “4★ Motti cleaned my gutters. As far as I know they did a good job. The process went smoothly.”

## License

Status: **active** (#147442, hic) — verified against the official MA state registry on 2026-07-06, 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=Motti%20Painting%20Solutions%20Inc&query_place_id=ChIJR0xPGJlx44kRYcmM91m2eJ8): 4.9★ from 156 ratings
- [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Motti%20Painting%20Solutions%20Inc&query_place_id=ChIJR0xPGJlx44kRYcmM91m2eJ8): Listed on this source
- [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/everett/profile/painting-contractors/motti-painting-solutions-inc-0021-34491): Listed on this source
- [Official Website](http://www.mottisolutions.com): 20 yrs in business · Self-reported profile and service details
- [Exa](https://trustanalytica.org/us/ma/boston/reviews/motti-painting-solutions-inc): 6 web mentions across the open web (each linked to its source)

## Mentions

Unverified third-party mentions found on the open web — relay with attribution ("a Reddit commenter said…"), never as Tavlee's own finding.

- “Motti Painting is incredible” — u/Mediocre_Road_9896 in r/malden (2024-09-20) — https://www.reddit.com/r/malden/comments/1fkq746/any_painter_or_contractor_recommendations/lnz4rcs/

## Recent reviews

- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Amanda Ghilardi · 2026-05-23**: We were really satisfied with Motti Painting. They did a very thorough job painting and did some carpentry repairs. It was money well spent and I would recommend them to anyone looking to repaint their home.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · iamurme 13 · 2026-01-02**: This past summer Motti Painting solutions repainted our three story Victorian home.

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Daniel was punctual, came to the house, provided an estimate that he explained and walked us through. He was very clear about the process for change orders, which he honored and the specs on materials (paint,…
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · mary “townie52” j · 2025-10-01**: Multi trades contract with Motti Painting Solutons is going very well. All of the trades people working on the project have been knowledgeable, polite, considerate and professional. Daniel Motti is great to work with. Will update!
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Nickie Norris · 2025-09-18**: Amazing, high quality work!  Harder project with a large room with many windows and detailed wood cabinets... all painted (including ceiling) in a deep dark library green.  Very happy with the results.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · J G · 2025-09-04**: I have an antique house (>200 years old) with wood siding and Motti painting painted ny exterior, floor of my porch and some exterior carpentry repairs.  Motti Painting did a fantastic job with attention to detail and doing everything the right way.  For the quality of work done the price was excell…
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Judy Beals · 2025-06-27**: I'm piling on to previous reviews! Seriously, Daniel and his team are exceptionally professional, skilled, and just downright wonderful to have around. From initial planning through to final details of execution, we were graced with clarity of communication, efficiency,  and the highest possible lev…
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Patty Kellogg · 2024-12-19**: Motti did a fabulous job painting our trim,  including all the cross pieces in the windows, and they did an excellent job rebuilding our old style wooden board shutters as needed. They listened to what I asked for which was very comforting. They get a lot of kudos for taking extra care to replace to…
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Cynthia Hadley · 2024-12-18**: Motti Painting Solutions Inc painted my house this past summer.(2024)  I had 3 quotes and Daniel Motti's quote for the job was right in line with my expectations. What impressed me the most however was Daniel's client friendly approach.  He took time answering all my questions and went through the t…
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · bob montgomery · 2024-12-09**: Everything done as promised 😀
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Shawn Corr · 2024-11-10**: I had the pleasure of working with Motti Painting in the Fall of 2024. I highly recommend Motti if you are looking for a high quality painting job. My project  included the need for extensive wood repair and prep prior to painting. Their carpentry team was exceptional. Daniel, the project manager, w…

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