# No Risk Painting

**Trade:** House Painting · **Address:** 1 Braintree St, Boston, MA 02134, USA · **Phone:** (866) 433-5431 · **Languages:** English

**Rating: 3.8/5** (high confidence) — from 39 reviews across 4 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.
90% of sentiment-scored reviews read net-positive. Last 6 months: 3 reviews, 0 negative.

## The honest read

No Risk Painting is a Boston painting company that says it's been in business 20 years, and the review record — 39 reviews running from 2011 to 2026 — backs that up: repeat customers, warranty callbacks years later, and jobs that go well beyond a coat of paint.

The written record shows the company handling harder properties: a very large, three-story Victorian three-family where the crew was praised for care with the historical details (a 2025 review), an old barn on difficult terrain (2025), a condo building where the estimator, Bob, showed up with an annotated-photo quote before the crew — led by Joe — finished the paint and repairs in two days (2024). Several reviews describe carpentry bundled into the paint job: replacing rotted window surrounds before a double coat of exterior paint (2023), swapping out a whole section of red cedar shingles and rebuilding sheds (2025), staining a deck mid-project (2024). When something has gone wrong after the fact, the company has come back: a 2024 review describes spots needing repatching almost three years later being fixed under warranty at no charge, and another 2024 review describes peeling spots from a job years earlier being addressed immediately after a call.

Against that, four reviews across the fifteen-year span describe the same underlying issue in different words: surface prep skipped or rushed before the paint went on. A 2023 review says the paint didn't hold up because only spots were scraped, not the whole run of siding; a 2016 Angi review flags paint chips that weren't scraped or feathered; a 2022 review describes a crew that tried to skip an agreed sanding step and go straight to staining, on top of no-shows and a communication barrier with a crew that didn't include an English speaker; and a 2011 Angi review describes a subcontractor walking off a job mid-way, a week of silence, and a bill that came in at triple the quote. None of the four is recent — the last was in 2023, and the three reviews filed in the past six months are all positive.

The state registry shows the company's Massachusetts home improvement contractor registration as expired.

For a bigger or trickier job — an old barn, a historic three-family, carpentry alongside the paint — this is a company with a long, mostly strong record and a habit of standing behind the work after the fact; it's worth confirming the crew's current licensing status and asking specifically how they handle surface prep before signing on, given the pattern in the older reviews.

**Strengths:**
- Handles big jobs — Victorian three-families, barns, condo buildings
- Carpentry bundled in — shingle replacement and deck staining alongside paint
- Warranty honored — returned years later to fix peeling spots free
- Detailed quotes — annotated photos showing planned work

**Concerns:**
- Expired registration — state registry lists the MA HIC license as expired
- Prep complaints recur — scraping/sanding skipped in reviews from 2011-2023
- Scheduling issues — a 2022 review describes no-shows and a language barrier

## Claims & citations

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

- The state registry shows the company's Massachusetts home improvement contractor registration as expired _(confidence: high)_
  - [State License Registry](https://contractorhub.mass.gov/s/hic-contractor-search) — “MA hic license 153761 registry-verified expired — registry holder of record: NO RISK PAINTING LLC”
- A 2023 review describes paint not holding up because only spots of siding were scraped, not the whole run _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURwbXQ2UzhBRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xd62b856b2485d469!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDpmt6S8AE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “1★ Paint has not held up, everyone was in a big rush to get done.  Scraped only spots, not all of the siding.  That may be one reason it loo…”
- A 2022 review describes no-shows, an unannounced visit, a crew with no English speaker, and skipping an agreed sanding step _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUMtNXNlQ1NnEAE!2m1!1s0x0:0xd62b856b2485d469!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIC-5seCSg%7C%7C?hl=en) — “2★ Issues dealing with this company:

1. Tell people when you're coming.  The 1st time they were supposed to come they didn't show up.  The …”
- Older reviews (2016, 2011) describe similar surface-prep shortfalls and a subcontractor walk-off with a tripled bill _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/boston/no-risk-painting-boston-llc-reviews-1.htm) — “3.5★ Overall good. However, some significant paint chips not scraped or feathered.”
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/boston/no-risk-painting-boston-llc-reviews-1.htm) — “their subcontract painter walked of my job after powerwashing my house last week - have not heard from no risk in over a week? They finally …”
- Google shows a 4.5-star average across 62 ratings _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google](https://maps.google.com/?cid=15432575243335881833&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) — “Google: 4.5★ from 62 ratings”
- Angi shows a 4.8-star average across 10 ratings _(confidence: high)_
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/boston/no-risk-painting-boston-llc-reviews-1.htm) — “Angi: 4.8★ from 10 ratings”
- BBB gives an A+ rating and lists the company as 20 years in business _(confidence: high)_
  - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/allston/profile/painting-contractors/no-risk-painting-boston-llc-0021-91561) — “Better Business Bureau grade: A+”
  - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/allston/profile/painting-contractors/no-risk-painting-boston-llc-0021-91561) — “BBB Accredited Business profile for No Risk Painting Boston, LLC shows an A+ rating and 20 years in business, but lists no customer reviews …”
- Reviews describe work on a large historic three-family, an old barn and a condo building _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT21nelVrMVVVREJRUVdWbVNsVkdhRmxKZUVWYVgwRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xd62b856b2485d469!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOmgzUk1UUDBQQWVmSlVGaFlJeEVaX0E%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ No Risk gave us a competitive quote and started work within two weeks. The workers were easy to communicate with and checked in with us o…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VNV0M1LWlZbVpidjdnRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xd62b856b2485d469!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEMWC5-iYmZbv7gE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ The No Risk crew did an excellent job of painting our very tall, very large Victorian 3-family, and they took care with the historical de…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUN6LUpMNDNRRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xd62b856b2485d469!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICz-JL43QE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ We recently has an exterior job done for our condo building with No Risk. They were responsive throughout the process.

Bob came over, to…”
- A 2024 review describes spots repatched under warranty nearly three years after the original job, at no charge _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUR6c3J1UG93RRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xd62b856b2485d469!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDzsruPowE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ I'm very impressed and highly recommend them. They did a great job on our home a few years back. A few areas needed repatching after almo…”
- A 2024 review describes a detailed quote with annotated photos before work began _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUN6LUpMNDNRRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xd62b856b2485d469!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICz-JL43QE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ We recently has an exterior job done for our condo building with No Risk. They were responsive throughout the process.

Bob came over, to…”
- Carpentry and shingle/siding repair paired with painting _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2w5b1QzZFZiSGswTFhBeGIwY3pWbWR4VEd4RlZXYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xd62b856b2485d469!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOl9oT3dVbHk0LXAxb0czVmdxTGxFVWc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ No Risk Painting is incredible!! Jamie Clark came out to my house for an estimate of painting the house, staining my deck and carpentry w…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUN4enNTNWJnEAE!2m1!1s0x0:0xd62b856b2485d469!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICxzsS5bg%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ I hired No Risk Painting to paint my house, replace a few of my damaged shingles and and put new corner pieces on my house. The job was d…”
- Deck staining and power washing _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2xGaFowTTVMVVprYmtRNVZXOXlkMWhPYVZjNFdtYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xd62b856b2485d469!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOlFhZ0M5LUZkbkQ5VW9yd1hOaVc4Wmc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Very professional.  Team prepped the house by power washing and sanding the areas prior to painting.  Had a strong work ethic to complete…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURUcE5QVk9nEAE!2m1!1s0x0:0xd62b856b2485d469!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDTpNPVOg%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ I would recommend No Risk Painting. Easy to work and communicate with. Very happy with the results. I added having my deck stained during…”
- Specializes in House Painting _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2xGaFowTTVMVVprYmtRNVZXOXlkMWhPYVZjNFdtYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xd62b856b2485d469!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOlFhZ0M5LUZkbkQ5VW9yd1hOaVc4Wmc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Very professional.  Team prepped the house by power washing and sanding the areas prior to painting.  Had a strong work ethic to complete…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VNV0M1LWlZbVpidjdnRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xd62b856b2485d469!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEMWC5-iYmZbv7gE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ The No Risk crew did an excellent job of painting our very tall, very large Victorian 3-family, and they took care with the historical de…”
- Also offers Carpentry _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2w5b1QzZFZiSGswTFhBeGIwY3pWbWR4VEd4RlZXYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xd62b856b2485d469!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOl9oT3dVbHk0LXAxb0czVmdxTGxFVWc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ No Risk Painting is incredible!! Jamie Clark came out to my house for an estimate of painting the house, staining my deck and carpentry w…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUMtMmFUNVRnEAE!2m1!1s0x0:0xd62b856b2485d469!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIC-2aT5Tg%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ These guys are awesome! This is the second time we have used No Risk. They take care of all the carpentry and painting. Clean up everyday…”
- Also offers Windows / Siding / Gutters _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2w5b1QzZFZiSGswTFhBeGIwY3pWbWR4VEd4RlZXYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xd62b856b2485d469!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOl9oT3dVbHk0LXAxb0czVmdxTGxFVWc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ No Risk Painting is incredible!! Jamie Clark came out to my house for an estimate of painting the house, staining my deck and carpentry w…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUN4enNTNWJnEAE!2m1!1s0x0:0xd62b856b2485d469!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICxzsS5bg%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ I hired No Risk Painting to paint my house, replace a few of my damaged shingles and and put new corner pieces on my house. The job was d…”
- Also offers Specialty Services _(confidence: low)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2xGaFowTTVMVVprYmtRNVZXOXlkMWhPYVZjNFdtYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xd62b856b2485d469!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOlFhZ0M5LUZkbkQ5VW9yd1hOaVc4Wmc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Very professional.  Team prepped the house by power washing and sanding the areas prior to painting.  Had a strong work ethic to complete…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURUcE5QVk9nEAE!2m1!1s0x0:0xd62b856b2485d469!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDTpNPVOg%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ I would recommend No Risk Painting. Easy to work and communicate with. Very happy with the results. I added having my deck stained during…”

## License

Status: **expired** (#153761, hic) — verified against the official MA state registry on 2026-08-04, 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=No%20Risk%20Painting&query_place_id=ChIJH75MLi9444kRadSFJGuFK9Y): 4.5★ from 62 ratings
- [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=No%20Risk%20Painting&query_place_id=ChIJH75MLi9444kRadSFJGuFK9Y): Listed on this source
- [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/allston/profile/painting-contractors/no-risk-painting-boston-llc-0021-91561): Listed on this source
- [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/boston/no-risk-painting-boston-llc-reviews-1.htm): 4.8★ from 10 ratings

## Recent reviews

- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Marilyn Johnson · 2026-06-14**: Very professional.  Team prepped the house by power washing and sanding the areas prior to painting.  Had a strong work ethic to complete the job in a timely manner and cleaned up after every session.  Very happy with the results.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Katrina Tasco · 2026-06-03**: Jamie was a pleasure to meet and discuss painting options. My house warranted 2 coats instead of the 1 indicated on coupon so price was increased hence reasonable price. Received great service. Jorge is excellent professional patient and a perfectionist which is who you want being a front person of …
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Ayca OZOL-GODFREY · 2026-05-07**: Jamie and his team were superb! They were very professional and on time and truly transformed the outside of our house. The final result looks fantastic and the entire process was stress-free. Five stars!!
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Anne Kearns · 2025-11-03**: No risk painting did a great job on the exterior of our house.
Nice attention to detail. Jamie was easy to communicate with. Would highly recommend them.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Michael King · 2025-10-13**: No Risk gave us a competitive quote and started work within two weeks. The workers were easy to communicate with and checked in with us on a daily basis. The quality of the paint job was excellent. The job was for an old barn and the terrain made it a challenge that they handled without difficulty. …
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Donovan Condominiums · 2025-10-10**: jamie painted crew did an Excellent job painted  on our building we  would use this company again
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · KATHALEEN JAMES · 2025-09-30**: I have used No Risk Painters for many years...the crew always does an excellant job...great service at a very reasonable price
Jamie is great to work with, always available to answer any questions or concerns....highly recommend
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Lee Pender · 2025-09-30**: It was an absolute pleasure to work with Jamie and the crew from No Risk Painting. The workers were fantastic. They fixed a door on a backyard shed I wasn't sure could be fixed. The house is gorgeous. No Risk Painting clearly did a much better job than the previous painters we had paint out house. T…
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Bruce Duffy · 2025-09-11**: This was my second time using No Risk Painting!  I have to say I was so impressed with the crew that worked on my home, they were professional, neat, tidy, did an amazing job and the cost was more than reasonable.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · J D · 2025-08-29**: Jamie & team recently painted my home in Newton MA.     The price was reasonable and the work was excellent.  Highly recommended!

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