--- title: "New England Painting & Contracting" description: "New England Painting & Contracting paints houses and does a lot of kitchens and bathrooms. Customers keep naming Larry Gamst, who founded the Melrose compa" doc_version: "2026-09-27" last_updated: "2026-09-27" --- # New England Painting & Contracting **Trade:** House Painting · **Phone:** (978) 435-5800 · **Website:** https://www.newenglandpaintingcontracting.com/ · **Languages:** English **Rating: 4.7/5** (medium confidence) — from 60 reviews across 5 sources. 100% of sentiment-scored reviews read net-positive. Last 6 months: 1 reviews, 0 negative. ## The honest read New England Painting & Contracting paints houses and does a lot of kitchens and bathrooms. Customers keep naming Larry Gamst, who founded the Melrose company, and its written Google record runs from 2021 to 2026. The painting work leans toward old houses. In September 2023 reviews, customers described the crew stripping old wallpaper from horsehair plaster walls, smoothing and painting them, and repairing plaster in a Victorian living room. A September 2025 reviewer had wood siding repaired and repainted and decaying trim and columns restored. It remodels too. A December 2025 reviewer said a kitchen renovation, from new hardwood floors to plumbing, finished on schedule and within budget. A November 2023 reviewer who had thought about swapping a tub for a walk-in shower went with a full main bathroom renovation and added a shower to a basement half bath, and an August 2024 reviewer had a three-season porch converted into a finished room. On price, a December 2023 reviewer called it a tad high but worth it, and a December 2024 reviewer said the quote was slightly lower than others. Its Massachusetts home improvement contractor registration (#205837) is active on the state registry. The BBB grades it A+. **Strengths:** - Old-house painting — 2023 reviewers described plaster repair and wallpaper removal - Kitchens and baths — 2023–2025 reviewers described full renovations ## Claims & citations Every claim below is backed by real evidence rows — uncited claims are dropped in code before publication. - Massachusetts home improvement contractor registration #205837 is active _(confidence: high)_ - [State License Registry](https://contractorhub.mass.gov/s/hic-contractor-search) — “MA hic license 205837 registry-verified active — registry holder of record: New England Painting and Contracting Inc” - BBB grade A+ _(confidence: high)_ - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/melrose/profile/painting-contractors/new-england-painting-contracting-0021-512925) — “Better Business Bureau grade: A+” - 2023 reviewers described wallpaper stripped and plaster walls repaired and painted in older homes _(confidence: medium)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURacHRXTjhBRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x5cdb8831330a66a9!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDZptWN8AE%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ We had old wallpaper on horse hair walls. New England Painting and Construction scrapped off the old wallpaper and glue, clean the walls,…” - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURHdnFqS3FnRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x5cdb8831330a66a9!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDGvqjKqgE%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ Larry and his team at New England Painting and Contracting are amazing. They recently stripped old wall paper, repaired plaster walls, pr…” - A December 2025 reviewer said a kitchen renovation finished on schedule and within budget _(confidence: medium)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT25KU2MzazBWRTVTY25CemNYZGhWRzFNWldoMlJIYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x5cdb8831330a66a9!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOnJSc3k0VE5ScnBzcXdhVG1MZWh2RHc%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ Larry and his team were fantastic in completing our kitchen renovation on schedule and within budget. From our new hardwood floors to the…” - Interior and exterior painting, plus kitchen and bathroom remodels _(confidence: high)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT205bVoxTm1TazV5VG1sUk1EQlRhalp2UW5CelVGRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x5cdb8831330a66a9!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOm9mZ1NmSk5yTmlRMDBTajZvQnBzUFE%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ They did an outstanding job with the bathroom remodeling project at my home in Wakefield. Great craftsmanship and finished the project on…” - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT25acmJVUkxVSGRYU2tsdVNuVk1hakI2UmpBeVJsRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x5cdb8831330a66a9!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOnZrbURLUHdXSkluSnVMajB6RjAyRlE%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ Larry and his team did a thorough and great job with repairing, replacing, and repainting some wood siding on our home, replacing gutters…” - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUR6dHBxZHFnRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x5cdb8831330a66a9!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDztpqdqgE%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ We hired New England Painting and Contracting to paint the interior of our home. Larry and his crew were very professional. Their work wa…” - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUN6ZzhuZVlnEAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x5cdb8831330a66a9!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICzg8neYg%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ Larry was professional from start to finish. Communication was excellent and the project was completed in a timely manner. Larry‘s tea…” - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURUMDVTT1ZBEAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x5cdb8831330a66a9!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDT05SOVA%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ Larry and his crew just completed a kitchen renovation for us. We are so pleased with how it came out. This is the first time that we h…” - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNGay1lNjh3RRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x5cdb8831330a66a9!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICFk-e68wE%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ We had thought about replacing our main bathroom tub with a walk-in showers. After reading several New England Painting & Contacting rev…” - A 2023 reviewer called prices a tad high but worth it; a 2024 reviewer said the quote was slightly lower than others _(confidence: medium)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURQbl9UZWJ3EAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x5cdb8831330a66a9!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDPn_Tebw%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ Contracted with NE Painting and Contracting to paint a new kitchen (minus cabinetry), pantry and entry way walls. Their quote was slight…” - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURseGNHV0hREAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x5cdb8831330a66a9!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDlxcGWHQ%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ I usually hate dealing with contractors but Larry was a pleasure to work with. His prices seemed a tad high but the service was well wor…” - Specializes in House Painting _(confidence: high)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT25acmJVUkxVSGRYU2tsdVNuVk1hakI2UmpBeVJsRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x5cdb8831330a66a9!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOnZrbURLUHdXSkluSnVMajB6RjAyRlE%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ Larry and his team did a thorough and great job with repairing, replacing, and repainting some wood siding on our home, replacing gutters…” - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUR6dHBxZHFnRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x5cdb8831330a66a9!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDztpqdqgE%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ We hired New England Painting and Contracting to paint the interior of our home. Larry and his crew were very professional. Their work wa…” - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUN6ZzhuZVlnEAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x5cdb8831330a66a9!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICzg8neYg%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ Larry was professional from start to finish. Communication was excellent and the project was completed in a timely manner. Larry‘s tea…” - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURacHRXTjhBRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x5cdb8831330a66a9!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDZptWN8AE%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ We had old wallpaper on horse hair walls. New England Painting and Construction scrapped off the old wallpaper and glue, clean the walls,…” - Specializes in Kitchen Remodel _(confidence: high)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT25KU2MzazBWRTVTY25CemNYZGhWRzFNWldoMlJIYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x5cdb8831330a66a9!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOnJSc3k0VE5ScnBzcXdhVG1MZWh2RHc%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ Larry and his team were fantastic in completing our kitchen renovation on schedule and within budget. From our new hardwood floors to the…” - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURUMDVTT1ZBEAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x5cdb8831330a66a9!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDT05SOVA%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ Larry and his crew just completed a kitchen renovation for us. We are so pleased with how it came out. This is the first time that we h…” - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNGeHN1M1VREAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x5cdb8831330a66a9!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICFxsu3UQ%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ Larry and his crew were amazing! Professional, eager to please, responsive and ever so knowledgeable. Our kitchen project could not hav…” - Specializes in Bathroom Remodel _(confidence: high)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT205bVoxTm1TazV5VG1sUk1EQlRhalp2UW5CelVGRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x5cdb8831330a66a9!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOm9mZ1NmSk5yTmlRMDBTajZvQnBzUFE%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ They did an outstanding job with the bathroom remodeling project at my home in Wakefield. Great craftsmanship and finished the project on…” - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNscFp6X3hBRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x5cdb8831330a66a9!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIClpZz_xAE%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ Had my bathroom remodel done by Larry and his crew of quality craftsmen from start to finish they were all great to work with and listene…” - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNGay1lNjh3RRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x5cdb8831330a66a9!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICFk-e68wE%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ We had thought about replacing our main bathroom tub with a walk-in showers. After reading several New England Painting & Contacting rev…” - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUMycDlHOGxBRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x5cdb8831330a66a9!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIC2p9G8lAE%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ We used Larry and his team for a bathroom renovation. I can’t say enough about how pleased we were from start to finish. From the demo …” - Also offers Carpentry _(confidence: medium)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2pKUVQzbGhhQzEwT1dkdFdtZEpkVmRvT1RJMmNYYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x5cdb8831330a66a9!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOjJQT3lhaC10OWdtWmdJdVdoOTI2cXc%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ Larry arranged to have a new set of back stairs built and repaired and re-shingled our shed for us. We are impressed with the craftsmansh…” - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT21OSWFXOVdkMFZuVmpacGFuUmFWM2xJZWxwemQyYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x5cdb8831330a66a9!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOmNIaW9Wd0VnVjZpanRaV3lIelpzd2c%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ Just wanted to write and say a huge thank you Larry and his team for a wonderful job on our stairway. We are so pleased with the finished…” - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUM3NnJ2d01nEAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x5cdb8831330a66a9!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIC76rvwMg%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ Hands down the best contractor I've ever worked with. I needed to convert a 3-season porch to a finished room. Incredibly reasonable pri…” - Also offers General Contractor / Remodeling _(confidence: medium)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUM3NnJ2d01nEAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x5cdb8831330a66a9!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIC76rvwMg%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ Hands down the best contractor I've ever worked with. I needed to convert a 3-season porch to a finished room. Incredibly reasonable pri…” - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNsN3QzVWZ3EAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x5cdb8831330a66a9!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICl7t3Ufw%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ Larry, Antonio, Jeff and New England Painting, We had our den remodeled which included walls and ceiling removed, french doors removed ,…” ## License Status: **active** (#205837, hic) — verified against the official MA state registry on 2026-09-25, never self-reported. Re-check at the official registry: https://contractorhub.mass.gov/s/hic-contractor-search ## Sources - [Exa](https://www.loc8nearme.com/massachusetts/melrose/new-england-painting-and-contracting/6531029/): 1 web mention across the open web (each linked to its source) - [Official Website](https://www.newenglandpaintingcontracting.com): 30 yrs in business · Self-reported profile and service details - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=New%20England%20Painting%20%26%20Contracting&query_place_id=ChIJj0b7yABz44kRqWYKMzGI21w): Listed on this source - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/melrose/profile/painting-contractors/new-england-painting-contracting-0021-512925): Listed on this source - [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=New%20England%20Painting%20%26%20Contracting&query_place_id=ChIJj0b7yABz44kRqWYKMzGI21w): 5.0★ from 68 ratings ## Recent reviews - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Kim Civitarese · 2026-05-29**: Larry and his team were amazing from start to finish. Their communication was excellent, they paid close attention to every detail, kept the work area clean throughout the project, and stayed right on schedule. The quality of both the interior and exterior painting exceeded our expectations. Profess… - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Christina Murphy · 2026-04-10**: I could kick myself!! Why didn't I call Larry sooner. My kitchen makeover came out beautiful, so professionally done. I am so pleased. The guy's Larry woks with are tremendous. Best decision I made. Chris Murphy - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Jeff Greenfield · 2026-03-25**: They did an outstanding job with the bathroom remodeling project at my home in Wakefield. Great craftsmanship and finished the project on time. Highly recommended! - **5/5 · Google Reviews · easy clean · 2026-03-24**: They did an outstanding job painting the interior of our office, very reasonably priced , professional, courteous and hardworking employees. - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Sarah Tostevin · 2026-01-21**: Larry and his team were so wonderful! They were responsive, friendly, and able to fit us in for a small project almost immediately. The room they renovated came out beautiful, and was left spotless behind them. We are so pleased with the work they did, and they'll be our first call for future projec… - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Steve Pacheco · 2025-12-08**: Larry and his team were fantastic in completing our kitchen renovation on schedule and within budget. From our new hardwood floors to the carpenters, painters and plumbers they all did high quality work and each showed extreme attention to detail. I couldn’t recommend Larry and team enough for a kit… - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Michael Dombek · 2025-09-03**: Larry and his team did a thorough and great job with repairing, replacing, and repainting some wood siding on our home, replacing gutters, and with restoring some decaying wooden trim and columns. They had the expertise to do quality work on older houses typical of the area and Larry was always reac… - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Julie Fischer · 2025-08-16**: Larry and his team did a fantastic job updating our kitchen, replacing an old tiled ceiling with a fresh clean look and new recessed lighting. The whole crew did wonderful work and came in on time and on budget. We're very happy to recommend New England Painting & Contracting! - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Andrea D'Iorio Kerton · 2025-08-12**: Larry arranged to have a new set of back stairs built and repaired and re-shingled our shed for us. We are impressed with the craftsmanship! Along the way, and especially throughout the two-day project, we appreciated the questions, updates, promptness, hard work, quality and speed, and checking in … - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Andrea Galvin · 2025-06-30**: Just wanted to write and say a huge thank you Larry and his team for a wonderful job on our stairway. We are so pleased with the finished product, and just want to thank you for turning this entire job around so quickly. Appreciate all the work! --- Data freshness: last scanned 2026-08-15T15:07:39.845Z. Cite as: New England Painting & Contracting — Tavlee (https://tavlee.com/contractor/new-england-painting-and-contracting) Source: https://tavlee.com/contractor/new-england-painting-and-contracting ## Sitemap [Full site index](https://tavlee.com/sitemap.md)