# North Shore Painting Services Llc **Trade:** House Painting · **Website:** https://www.northshorepaintingllc.com/ · **Languages:** English **Rating: 4.0/5** (medium confidence) — from 26 reviews across 7 sources. 85% of sentiment-scored reviews read net-positive. Last 6 months: 2 reviews, 0 negative. ## The honest read North Shore Painting Services LLC is based in North Reading and handles interior and exterior painting alongside home-improvement work across the North Shore. The company says it has 35 years of experience and offers drywall and plaster repair, pressure washing, carpentry, and remodeling; its site lists communities including Andover, Beverly, Gloucester, North Reading, Peabody, Reading, Wakefield, and Wilmington. Business profiles also list siding, roofing, decks, windows, and doors, while Houzz displays license CS-060149. Recent customers describe careful preparation and organized painting work. In March 2026, a homeowner said the crew protected floors, reviewed colors before starting, completed a two-floor townhouse project on time, cleaned up, and walked through the finished work together. An April 2026 customer praised the detailed estimate, responsiveness when plans changed, and the crew’s professionalism. In a December 2025 review, a customer described power washing, replacing damaged wood, surface preparation, priming, and finish painting. Ratings are consistently high across several platforms: Angi lists 4.9 from 56 ratings, HomeAdvisor 4.8 from 114, Houzz 4.8 from 28, and Thumbtack 4.9 from 118. There are also dated accounts worth discussing before a project. A Houzz reviewer in July 2024 said a job was left unfinished. In June 2023, another reviewer reported a roof leak after roof and exterior painting, then updated the review to say the crew resolved it. An Angi reviewer in March 2020 described problems with deck sanding and railing installation, while other 2020 and 2022 reviewers praised workmanship, cleanup, and communication. Ask who will supervise the work, how surface preparation and scope changes are documented, and what process applies if a repair or callback is needed. The company may suit North Shore homeowners seeking painting combined with repairs or remodeling. Confirm the precise scope, license details, schedule, warranty terms, and the crew responsible for the job in a written estimate. **Strengths:** - Surface preparation — recent customers describe repairs, washing, priming, and careful protection - Detailed estimates — reviewers praise prompt quotes and clear project scope - Worksite cleanup — several customers cite protection, tidy crews, and cleanup **Concerns:** - Project completion — a 2024 Houzz reviewer said work was left unfinished - Roof callback — a 2023 reviewer reported a leak before later confirming resolution - Deck finishing — a 2020 Angi review described sanding and railing installation problems **Where sources disagree:** - Experience claims differ: BBB lists 16 years, the company's site says 35, Angi says 36, and HomeAdvisor and Thumbtack say 41. - Ratings and counts vary by platform: Angi 4.9/56, HomeAdvisor 4.8/114, Houzz 4.8/28, and Thumbtack 4.9/118. - Houzz lists a contractor license identifier, while license claims elsewhere are self-reported and should be verified with the relevant Massachusetts agency. ## Claims & citations Every claim below is backed by real evidence rows — uncited claims are dropped in code before publication. - The company says it has 35 years of experience and serves North Shore communities from its North Reading base. _(confidence: high)_ - [Official Website](https://www.northshorepaintingllc.com) — “North Shore Painting Services LLC is a North Reading, Massachusetts painting and home-improvement contractor offering interior and exterior …” - [Official Website](https://www.northshorepaintingllc.com) — “Self-reported 35 years in business” - [Official Website](https://www.northshorepaintingllc.com) — “Stated service area (self-reported): Andover, Beverly, Boxford, Essex, Gloucester, Hamilton, Ipswich, Lynnfield, Middleton, North Andover, N…” - Services include interior and exterior painting, drywall and plaster repair, pressure washing, remodeling, and carpentry. _(confidence: high)_ - [Official Website](https://www.northshorepaintingllc.com) — “North Shore Painting Services LLC is a North Reading, Massachusetts painting and home-improvement contractor offering interior and exterior …” - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/painters/north-shore-painting-services-pfvwus-pf~94030533) — “Services offered (Houzz): Interior Painting, Exterior Painting, Ceiling Painting, Door Painting, Deck Staining, Wallpaper Removal, Popcorn C…” - A March 2026 homeowner praised floor protection, on-time completion, cleanup, and a final walkthrough on a two-floor townhouse painting project. _(confidence: high)_ - [Thumbtack](https://www.thumbtack.com/ma/north-reading/interior-painting/north-shore-painting-services-llc/service/376353955597910034) — “5★ I highly recommend the North Shore painters. They painted 2 floors in our townhouse: walls, ceilings, doors, windows, trim, etc. The owne…” - An April 2026 customer praised the detailed quote, responsiveness to changing plans, and professional crew. _(confidence: high)_ - [Thumbtack](https://www.thumbtack.com/ma/north-reading/interior-painting/north-shore-painting-services-llc/service/376353955597910034) — “Absolutely love these guys!! I'm a new home owner and painting was the first thing I wanted to get accomplished. I looked at 6 other compani…” - A July 2024 Houzz reviewer said the crew did not finish the job. _(confidence: high)_ - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/painters/north-shore-painting-services-pfvwus-pf~94030533) — “1★ Peter and his crew are the Worse, do not hire them! They never finished the job. They are abdolutely terrible.” - A June 2023 reviewer reported a roof leak after painting, then updated the review to say the issue was resolved. _(confidence: high)_ - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/painters/north-shore-painting-services-pfvwus-pf~94030533) — “4★ Peter and Co did our roof and exterior painting. However, the roof had a leaking issue ever since. We have emailed, texted, called, and h…” - Angi lists 4.9 stars from 56 ratings, HomeAdvisor 4.8 from 114, Houzz 4.8 from 28, and Thumbtack 4.9 from 118. _(confidence: high)_ - [Thumbtack](https://www.thumbtack.com/ma/north-reading/interior-painting/north-shore-painting-services-llc/service/376353955597910034) — “Thumbtack: 4.9★ from 118 ratings” - [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.NorthShorePaintingSe.139912429.html) — “HomeAdvisor: 4.8★ from 114 ratings” - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/painters/north-shore-painting-services-pfvwus-pf~94030533) — “Houzz: 4.8★ from 28 ratings” - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/north-reading/north-shore-painting-reviews-8699464.htm) — “Angi: 4.9★ from 56 ratings” - Houzz lists license CS-060149; the company's own site states construction supervisor and home improvement contractor licenses. _(confidence: medium)_ - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/painters/north-shore-painting-services-pfvwus-pf~94030533) — “Licence listed on Houzz: CS-060149” - [Official Website](https://www.northshorepaintingllc.com) — “Self-reported license/registration number (NOT verified against any registry): unrestricted construction supervisors license” - [Official Website](https://www.northshorepaintingllc.com) — “Self-reported license/registration number (NOT verified against any registry): home improvement contractors license” - Specializes in Windows / Siding / Gutters _(confidence: high)_ - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/north-reading/profile/painting-contractors/north-shore-painting-services-0021-111582) — “Services offered (Better Business Bureau): Interior painting, Exterior painting, Staining, Siding, Roofing, Remodeling, Renovations, Decks, …” - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/painters/north-shore-painting-services-pfvwus-pf~94030533) — “Services offered (Houzz): Interior Painting, Exterior Painting, Ceiling Painting, Door Painting, Deck Staining, Wallpaper Removal, Popcorn C…” - Specializes in House Painting _(confidence: high)_ - [Official Website](https://www.northshorepaintingllc.com) — “North Shore Painting Services LLC is a North Reading, Massachusetts painting and home-improvement contractor offering interior and exterior …” - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/painters/north-shore-painting-services-pfvwus-pf~94030533) — “Services offered (Houzz): Interior Painting, Exterior Painting, Ceiling Painting, Door Painting, Deck Staining, Wallpaper Removal, Popcorn C…” - Also offers General Contractor / Remodeling _(confidence: high)_ - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/north-reading/profile/painting-contractors/north-shore-painting-services-0021-111582) — “Services offered (Better Business Bureau): Interior painting, Exterior painting, Staining, Siding, Roofing, Remodeling, Renovations, Decks, …” - [Official Website](https://www.northshorepaintingllc.com) — “North Shore Painting Services LLC is a North Reading, Massachusetts painting and home-improvement contractor offering interior and exterior …” - Also offers Specialty Services _(confidence: high)_ - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/painters/north-shore-painting-services-pfvwus-pf~94030533) — “Services offered (Houzz): Interior Painting, Exterior Painting, Ceiling Painting, Door Painting, Deck Staining, Wallpaper Removal, Popcorn C…” - Also offers Carpentry _(confidence: high)_ - [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.NorthShorePaintingSe.139912429.html) — “Services offered (HomeAdvisor): Carpentry, Drywall/Plaster Repair, Flooring, Home renovation & remodeling, Painting” - [Official Website](https://www.northshorepaintingllc.com) — “North Shore Painting Services LLC is a North Reading, Massachusetts painting and home-improvement contractor offering interior and exterior …” - Also offers Flooring _(confidence: medium)_ - [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.NorthShorePaintingSe.139912429.html) — “5★ We recently used North Shore Painting to completely repaint the interior of our home, as well as complete a number of other renovations (…” - [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.NorthShorePaintingSe.139912429.html) — “Services offered (HomeAdvisor): Carpentry, Drywall/Plaster Repair, Flooring, Home renovation & remodeling, Painting” ## License No license record has been checked yet for this contractor. ## Sources - [Thumbtack](https://www.thumbtack.com/ma/north-reading/interior-painting/north-shore-painting-services-llc/service/376353955597910034): 4.9★ from 118 ratings - [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.NorthShorePaintingSe.139912429.html): 4.8★ from 114 ratings - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/north-reading/north-shore-painting-reviews-8699464.htm): 4.9★ from 56 ratings - [Exa](https://www.networx.com/c.north-shore-painting-svc): 0 web mentions across the open web (each linked to its source) - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/painters/north-shore-painting-services-pfvwus-pf~94030533): 4.8★ from 28 ratings - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/north-reading/profile/painting-contractors/north-shore-painting-services-0021-111582): Listed on this source - [Official Website](https://www.northshorepaintingllc.com): 35 yrs in business · Self-reported profile and service details ## Mentions Unverified third-party mentions found on the open web — relay with attribution ("a Reddit commenter said…"), never as Tavlee's own finding. - “Amazing service! From detailed proposal to providing accurate communication North Shore Paint” — countyadvisoryboard.com — https://countyadvisoryboard.com/peter-barbagallo-north-shore-painting-servicesllc/ ## Recent reviews - **5/5 · Thumbtack · Rachel W. · 2026-04-03**: Absolutely love these guys!! I’m a new home owner and painting was the first thing I wanted to get accomplished. I looked at 6 other companies and these guys by far had the best rate. Not only that but their owner Peter was fantastic as I changed my mind about what I wanted done and the timing about… - **Thumbtack · Rachel W. · 2026-04-03**: Absolutely love these guys!! I'm a new home owner and painting was the first thing I wanted to get accomplished. I looked at 6 other companies and these guys by far had the best rate. Not only that but their owner Peter was fantastic as I changed my mind about what I wanted done and the timing about… - **5/5 · Thumbtack · Dragana N. · 2026-03-14**: I highly recommend the North Shore painters. They painted 2 floors in our townhouse: walls, ceilings, doors, windows, trim, etc. The owner responded quickly with detailed quote. He also told me who the lead person on the job will be. The crew arrived on time and reviewed the work/colors/sheen with m… - **5/5 · Thumbtack · Jim T. · 2025-12-26**: North Shore Painting Services did outstanding job painting my house. The crew power washed the entire house, replaced and repaired all damaged and rotted wood, prepped all surfaces, applied a primer coat and finish coat of paint, as well as repairing and painting the surface of the foundation. All t… - **Thumbtack · Prabhash J. · 2025-11-14**: From the moment I got quote from Peter, I had a very positive vibe from him. He quote was not only on par but also included all small bits and pieces of the painting the house, like included the porch, front railing. His team was very punctual, came on time, worked all day and finished it quickly. T… - **Thumbtack · Richard L. · 2025-10-24**: Peter and his crew did an incredible job painting my house. The team was extremely professional, very clean and the value was great. I'd highly recommend him to anyone. - **5/5 · HomeAdvisor · Michael M. · 2025-09-01**: The owner Peter got back to me right away and came to my house to look at what I needed done. I had my estimate the next day. I decided to hire them for my project. They started the following week and showed up every day until they completed the job. His crew was very pleasant, did a great job and c… - **5/5 · HomeAdvisor · Peter H. · 2024-12-01**: Attic pull-down ladder replacement. Great service and great work. Less than a week from first contact to completed work, and the work was done in a day. Highly recommend them. - **1/5 · Houzz · H3HU-396497105 · 2024-07-07**: Peter and his crew are the Worse, do not hire them! They never finished the job. They are abdolutely terrible. - **5/5 · HomeAdvisor · Danielle R. · 2023-09-01**: We recently used North Shore Painting to completely repaint the interior of our home, as well as complete a number of other renovations (e.g., refinishing hardwood flooring, rebuilding deck stairs, laying a new kitchen floor, etc.). Peter (the owner of the business) is responsive and extremely easy … --- Data freshness: last scanned 2026-09-11T23:58:31.379Z. Cite as: North Shore Painting Services Llc — Tavlee (https://tavlee.com/contractor/north-shore-painting-services-llc-37310) Source: https://tavlee.com/contractor/north-shore-painting-services-llc-37310