# Oliveira Painting Inc

**Trade:** House Painting · **Address:** 2564 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02140, USA · **Phone:** (781) 233-1054 · **Website:** https://www.oliveirapainting.com/ · **Languages:** English

**Rating: 4.7/5** (medium confidence) — from 136 reviews across 4 sources.
99% of sentiment-scored reviews read net-positive. Last 6 months: 10 reviews, 0 negative.

## The honest read

Oliveira Painting works out of Cambridge and shows up again and again in Greater Boston homeowners' Google reviews for one thing: painting interiors and exteriors without leaving a mess behind. Across 319 Google ratings the average sits at 4.9★, and the same details keep repeating — belongings taped off under plastic, floors and hallways swept before the crew leaves each day, and jobs that start and finish on the date first promised.

Recent work backs that up directly. In the past six months, reviewers have described full interior repaints, an exterior aluminum-siding job that "looks like a brand new house," and a basement repaint where one customer described the crew prepping every surface before painting. Several customers mention this wasn't their first time hiring Ron Oliveira's crew — one homeowner used them twice for a parents' condo repaint and a bathroom renovation, another for two separate interior jobs a few years apart, and a 2025 review from a real estate agent describes recommending the company to a client on a tight pre-sale timeline.

The business's Massachusetts home improvement contractor registration is active, and its Better Business Bureau page carries an A+ grade. Beyond painting, a few reviews describe the crew handling pressure washing, carpentry and masonry work alongside a paint job, and one customer had them refinish and stain a pair of exterior mahogany doors — so a homeowner with a broader exterior project might ask what else the crew can take on.

Not every job has gone as smoothly. In a 2023 review, a repeat customer described a job where the person sent wasn't Ron himself, the surfaces weren't prepped before painting, and the finish came out worse than an earlier job from the same company — at roughly triple what they'd paid a few years before. It's the one clearly negative account in an otherwise consistent record, and worth asking about directly: who's actually doing the prep and painting, and whether Ron or a lead will be on-site.

For a straightforward interior repaint, an exterior job, or cabinet painting, this is a crew with a long, mostly clean track record — just confirm who's assigned to the job and get the prep work spelled out before they start.

**Strengths:**
- Daily site cleanup — belongings covered, floors swept before crew leaves
- Repeat customers — several homeowners rehire for later projects
- Fast scheduling — estimates and start dates turned around quickly
- Broader trade work — also does carpentry, masonry and pressure washing

**Concerns:**
- Inconsistent crew quality — a 2023 job lacked prep when Ron wasn't on-site

## Claims & citations

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

- Massachusetts home improvement contractor registration verified active _(confidence: high)_
  - [State License Registry](https://contractorhub.mass.gov/s/hic-contractor-search) — “MA hic license 172747 verified active”
- Better Business Bureau grade of A+ _(confidence: high)_
  - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/cambridge/profile/painting-contractors/oliveira-painting-inc-0021-111075) — “Better Business Bureau grade: A+”
- Daily site cleanup — belongings taped off, floors swept before leaving _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2tOQ1pFVTBhemMxT0VwUWJWTm9Uamg2UVhVeGNsRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x1d06e10bc9d05ff3!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOkNCZEU0azc1OEpQbVNoTjh6QXUxclE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ This was excellent work....they explained details; cleaned up thoroughly each day; available for any questions about the work....have alr…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT201SFQySkJjREEzWDFRMk5IZFdhbWxxYmtGSGMzYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x1d06e10bc9d05ff3!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOm5HT2JBcDA3X1Q2NHdWamlqbkFHc3c%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Oliveira Painting did an excellent job at a very reasonable price. They were fast and accommodating as well. The painters very carefully …”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnTUNJMzZxbVRBEAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x1d06e10bc9d05ff3!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgMCI36qmTA%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Oliviera Painting did an exceptional job painting the interior of our condo, our condo shared hallways and exterior of our building. Ron …”
- Repeat customers — several homeowners rehire for multiple projects _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT20xdk5GTkVOVkYwZFVwelFXNUhVSEV3T1VscmFIYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x1d06e10bc9d05ff3!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOm1vNFNENVF0dUpzQW5HUHEwOUlraHc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Oliveira Painting has done a couple interior paint jobs at my home, and they’ve done a great job both times! They are easy to work with a…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2pWblprNTVlRmxyTmxSSlJIaEpha3d4YW0xNVQwRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x1d06e10bc9d05ff3!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOjVnZk55eFlrNlRJRHhJakwxam15T0E%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ We’ve used Oliveira for several projects now, both interior and exterior. Roni shows up quickly for the estimate process, delivers the bi…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnTUNBXzhIT3VnRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x1d06e10bc9d05ff3!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgMCA_8HOugE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Oliveira was totally reliable. Good guys who are respectful of your space and have minimal impact. The work was excellent and I think it …”
- Fast scheduling — quotes and estimates turned around quickly _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2pRMVRsZHhVbTk2ZFdsWGNuaGtPRFZKTmxWclMzYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x1d06e10bc9d05ff3!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOjQ1TldxUm96dWlXcnhkODVJNlVrS3c%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Oliviera Painting was wonderful to work with. The team was super responsive and we were able to quickly get an estimate for interior pain…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2pWblprNTVlRmxyTmxSSlJIaEpha3d4YW0xNVQwRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x1d06e10bc9d05ff3!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOjVnZk55eFlrNlRJRHhJakwxam15T0E%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ We’ve used Oliveira for several projects now, both interior and exterior. Roni shows up quickly for the estimate process, delivers the bi…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT21sb09HZFpXR2hJUkcxekxVVXlRelkxZGpSdFJYYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x1d06e10bc9d05ff3!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOmloOGdZWGhIRG1zLUUyQzY1djRtRXc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Very quick response. Everyone we interacted with was super professional. Great value - we were very happy with the results of our interio…”
- Interior painting including full-home and condo repaints _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT21wR1prRlFRblV4UTJsdFpHUk9YM05aY1ZCaWRuYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x1d06e10bc9d05ff3!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOmpGZkFQQnUxQ2ltZGROX3NZcVBidnc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Absolutely top notch work. We had them do our entire interior (except ceilings). They completed the job on time and on budget, and the re…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT25WZlEwbFBkR3BTTm1ab1Jrb3pSbmN3VVVwa1VWRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x1d06e10bc9d05ff3!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOnVfQ0lPdGpSNmZoRkozRncwUUpkUVE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Did a great job with interior paint in my condo. Good communication and easy to work with.”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2twVVYwMWpZMFpSVm1sMFdsWmlOek5LU0d4a1RWRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x1d06e10bc9d05ff3!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOkpUV01jY0ZRVml0WlZiNzNKSGxkTVE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ The experience with the team here was great start to finish. We had them come out and estimate on almost our whole interior. Even though …”
- Exterior painting including siding and deck work _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2poRlZGTmliMnBPVUV0NFpVRmtMVVpWYWkxWVduYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x1d06e10bc9d05ff3!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOjhFVFNib2pOUEt4ZUFkLUZVai1YWnc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Oliveira painting did some exterior painting at my home as well as painting our deck. They were very thorough and neat. They were on time…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT25KaldEbDRSSFV5Y0dKU1QwY3RkVmc0ZUhKNGVsRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x1d06e10bc9d05ff3!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOnJjWDl4RHUycGJST0ctdVg4eHJ4elE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Just wrapped up an exterior paint job on aluminum siding and it looks like a brand new house! They were responsive and professional and d…”
- Cabinet painting and refinishing _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUQ3X2F6NDJBRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x1d06e10bc9d05ff3!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgID7_az42AE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ I highly recommend Oliveira Painting! We engaged Ronilton and his team to paint the interiors and kitchen cabinets of our house prior to …”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNsNXFERlZ3EAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x1d06e10bc9d05ff3!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICl5qDFVw%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Ron and his team just finished painting our kitchen cabinets and we are delighted with both the result and the experience! We chose him a…”
- Also handles pressure washing, carpentry and masonry alongside paint jobs _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2t0QlNWZGZTRTk1U1dFdE9YRlpZVEJuUzAweVdtYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x1d06e10bc9d05ff3!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOktBSVdfSE95SWEtOXFZYTBnS00yWmc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Ron and his team completely transformed our home. We hired Oliveira's for pressure washing, fine carpentry work, masonry and exterior pai…”
- In a 2023 review, a repeat customer described unprepped surfaces and a subpar finish on a job Ron didn't personally staff _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUQ1dnZYQzlBRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x1d06e10bc9d05ff3!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgID5vvXC9AE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “3★ This is the second time we have used Ron and his team. The first time the work was outstanding but this most recent time, I was disappoin…”
- Specializes in House Painting _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2xCNVNHWTVVRGRQTUc5UVIzVlJSVUZhV0hwUFVGRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x1d06e10bc9d05ff3!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOlB5SGY5UDdPMG9QR3VRRUFaWHpPUFE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Terrific service, beautiful paint job, and the price is incredibly reasonable!”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT21wR1prRlFRblV4UTJsdFpHUk9YM05aY1ZCaWRuYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x1d06e10bc9d05ff3!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOmpGZkFQQnUxQ2ltZGROX3NZcVBidnc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Absolutely top notch work. We had them do our entire interior (except ceilings). They completed the job on time and on budget, and the re…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2twVVYwMWpZMFpSVm1sMFdsWmlOek5LU0d4a1RWRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x1d06e10bc9d05ff3!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOkpUV01jY0ZRVml0WlZiNzNKSGxkTVE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ The experience with the team here was great start to finish. We had them come out and estimate on almost our whole interior. Even though …”
- Also offers Masonry _(confidence: low)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2t0QlNWZGZTRTk1U1dFdE9YRlpZVEJuUzAweVdtYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x1d06e10bc9d05ff3!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOktBSVdfSE95SWEtOXFZYTBnS00yWmc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Ron and his team completely transformed our home. We hired Oliveira's for pressure washing, fine carpentry work, masonry and exterior pai…”
- Also offers Carpentry _(confidence: low)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2t0QlNWZGZTRTk1U1dFdE9YRlpZVEJuUzAweVdtYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x1d06e10bc9d05ff3!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOktBSVdfSE95SWEtOXFZYTBnS00yWmc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Ron and his team completely transformed our home. We hired Oliveira's for pressure washing, fine carpentry work, masonry and exterior pai…”
- Also offers Specialty Services _(confidence: low)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2t0QlNWZGZTRTk1U1dFdE9YRlpZVEJuUzAweVdtYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x1d06e10bc9d05ff3!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOktBSVdfSE95SWEtOXFZYTBnS00yWmc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Ron and his team completely transformed our home. We hired Oliveira's for pressure washing, fine carpentry work, masonry and exterior pai…”

## Ownership

- Identifies as family-owned — the business's own statement, not independently verified.

## License

Status: **active** (#172747, 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=Oliveira%20Painting%20Inc&query_place_id=ChIJ32VuoJB344kR81_QyQvhBh0): 4.9★ from 324 ratings
- [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Oliveira%20Painting%20Inc&query_place_id=ChIJ32VuoJB344kR81_QyQvhBh0): 5.0★ from 1 ratings
- [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Oliveira%20Painting%20Inc&query_place_id=ChIJ32VuoJB344kR81_QyQvhBh0): Listed on this source
- [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/cambridge/profile/painting-contractors/oliveira-painting-inc-0021-111075): Listed on this source
- [Official Website](https://www.oliveirapainting.com): 19 yrs in business · Self-reported profile and service details

## Recent reviews

- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Daniel Spiess · 2026-06-29**: Terrific service, beautiful paint job, and the price is incredibly reasonable!
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Mary Regan · 2026-06-16**: The two painters who worked at my home were perfect gentlemen and very professional. The kitchen ceiling and walls look fabulous! They cleaned everything meticulously before leaving. All completed in one day. I would recommend Ron and his crew and would hire them again.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Storm · 2026-06-02**: Ron and his team completely transformed our home. We hired Oliveira's for pressure washing, fine carpentry work, masonry and exterior painting. The job was done on time, and they cleaned up each day after working...I'll let the pictures speak for themselves!!
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · JamesJ · 2026-05-19**: This was excellent work....they explained details; cleaned up thoroughly each day; available for any questions about the work....have already recommended this company to others in the neighborhood.  Their workers, especially Victor, most professional.  We will contact this company again for any futu…
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · John Petrowsky · 2026-05-15**: Beautiful work
friendly service
on schedule
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Jack Brown · 2026-05-02**: Friendly and efficient team, really pleased with the end to end service and the end result.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Robert Schaejbe · 2026-04-07**: Great job at a fair price.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · larry bannon · 2026-03-19**: Ron Oliveira and his team painted my dining room, back hall, stairway and front door.  They were easy to engage, organized and reasonably priced.  They thoroughly prepped each area, assisted with paint selections and did an absolutely perfect paint job.  I would definitely use them again and recomme…
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Zachary Kinton · 2026-03-05**: Great experience with the team at Oliveira Painting. They got me scheduled very quickly and did a great job with my interior painting.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Megan Smith · 2026-02-26**: quaality of serivce, product and people weer outstanding

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