Niklaus Painting

Niklaus Painting and Construction is a Pepperell shop run by Stephen Themelis, whose own site traces the family's roots in town back to 1964 and says the business itself has operated since 1997 — a claim the reviews back up with years of repeat customers rather than one-off jobs. One condo association says they've used Steve's crew for painting projects continuously for 20 years; several homeowners describe using them "many times" or "several times" across different rooms of the same house. The range of work is wider than the name suggests. Alongside exterior and interior painting, reviews describe full bathroom and kitchen gut renovations, joist repair, siding replacement, window and storm-door installation, deck re-staining, plaster crack repair, and even remodeling a bakery's shelving and counters. Two reviews single out period houses: an 1869 home's deteriorated clapboard siding, replaced and back-primed before painting, and a 1790 farmhouse restoration a reviewer called "challenging" — both finished to what customers describe as an exacting standard. Cleanup comes up constantly and specifically: crews are described leaving job sites spotless, working without loud radios, and being careful around gardens and property. On a full bathroom remodel, Stephen is credited with coordinating subcontractors — plumber, electrician, countertop fabricator — and scheduling the homeowner's own showroom visits. Its Massachusetts home improvement contractor registration is active, and the Better Business Bureau separately lists a Construction Supervisor license for the company. Google shows a 4.7★ average across 46 ratings. One inconsistency worth noting: the Better Business Bureau's profile puts the company's start date at 2003, while the company's own site says 1997 — the two don't agree on how long it's actually been operating. Niklaus is a strong call for a painting job that also needs real carpentry — trim, siding, decks, or a full room remodel — especially on an older house where matching existing materials matters. Confirm current scheduling, since long-tenured repeat clients suggest they stay busy.