# ProTEK Painters

**Trade:** House Painting · **Address:** 73 Union St Ste 3, Newton, MA 02459, USA · **Phone:** (617) 977-6835 · **Website:** https://protekpainters.com/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=gbp&utm_campaign=website_link_newton · **Languages:** English

**Rating: 4.4/5** (high confidence) — from 87 reviews across 7 sources.
98% of sentiment-scored reviews read net-positive. Last 6 months: 7 reviews, 0 negative.

## The honest read

ProTEK Painters is a Newton shop run by John Guarino, and the header numbers match the size of the operation: BBB-accredited with an A+ grade, 4.9 stars across 115 Google ratings, and 4.8 stars across 113 Angi ratings. One reviewer put a number on the loyalty behind those figures, calling them our go-to painters for 25 years now and describing every crew as prompt, friendly, fair and skillful.

The written record backs that up with specifics rather than adjectives. Reviewers describe a two-unit Victorian getting a full exterior repaint alongside new railings and balusters on three porches and a large amount of rotted wood replaced; an old Victorian home with peeling, cracked ceilings prepped so methodically that the cracks disappeared entirely; and a customer who first hired the crew a decade earlier, then again for a shingle-sided repaint power washed, scraped, primed and painted in two days with careful attention to overhangs, sashes, doors and railings. More routine jobs come up just as often: wallpaper removed before a repaint, a kitchen fully repainted including cabinets, and decks pressure washed and re-stained.

A recurring thread is how the crew communicates before and during a job: clear estimates, quick replies, and a walkthrough at the end to list any touch-ups. John himself shows up for quotes and is named directly in most reviews, typical of a business where the owner still runs the estimating.

One dated account is worth knowing about: in a 2020 Angi review, a customer whose $10,700 exterior job held up well at first reported the paint peeling around the whole house four years later, and felt ProTEK's response to a repair quote fell short — telling the reviewer the primer used was substandard and the original siding wasn't scraped and sanded enough. ProTEK's public reply tells it differently: that the customer had declined a recommended siding replacement over cost at the time, and that it later offered to make repairs at its own expense. It's the one substantive complaint in an otherwise deep, consistently positive record, and worth asking about surface prep and paint longevity on an older or weathered exterior before signing on.

For a full exterior or a large interior job, especially on an older Massachusetts home, the volume and consistency of the record here is hard to match — just confirm prep standards for aging siding given that one account.

**Strengths:**
- 25-year customers — same crew called back across decades of jobs
- BBB A+ accredited — plus 4.9★ on Google and 4.8★ on Angi
- Big exterior jobs — full repaints, rotted wood, new porch railings
- Clear communication — estimates, updates and a touch-up walkthrough at the end

**Concerns:**
- Dated paint-peeling report — a 2020 review and the business's reply disagree on cause

**Where sources disagree:**
- A 2020 Angi review and ProTEK's public reply give conflicting accounts of why exterior paint peeled four years after the job

## Claims & citations

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

- BBB-accredited with an A+ grade _(confidence: high)_
  - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/newton/profile/painting-contractors/protek-painters-0021-281282) — “Better Business Bureau grade: A+”
  - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/newton/profile/painting-contractors/protek-painters-0021-281282) — “Better Business Bureau: accredited / certified / member”
- 4.9 stars across 115 Google ratings and 4.8 stars across 113 Angi ratings _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google](https://maps.google.com/?cid=1312402949008234464&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) — “Google: 4.9★ from 115 ratings”
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/newton/protek-painters-reviews-73500.htm) — “Angi: 4.8★ from 113 ratings”
- A reviewer describes 25 years as a repeat customer, calling every crew prompt, friendly, fair and skillful _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2pCWGMzbDRja2xrYUVvMmRHaHJSRlJyY2s1RU0wRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x1236978759cf97e0!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOjBXc3l4cklkaEo2dGhrRFRrck5EM0E%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ ProTEK Painters have been our go-to painters for 25 years now. With them, the best things never change: prompt, friendly, fair, skillful.…”
- Takes on large exterior projects: full repaints, rotted-wood replacement, new porch railings _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUR1OUozV3dnRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x1236978759cf97e0!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDu9J3WwgE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ This was a big job at our house--a two-unit Victorian in the city. We had the exterior fully painted, while putting new railings and balu…”
- Methodical prep work; one reviewer's cracked ceilings were made to disappear entirely before painting _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNhODh5eXl3RRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x1236978759cf97e0!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICa88yyywE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ I am the owner of an old Victorian home that was in desperate need of some attention/TLC, particularly with old, peeling, cracked ceiling…”
- Clear communication throughout a job: estimates, updates, and a touch-up walkthrough at the end _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURIdzkzRmFREAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x1236978759cf97e0!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDHw93FaQ%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ ProTEK  Painters painted the exterior of our house this past summer and we were very pleased with their work. They did a great job prepar…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNqOV9icTlnRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x1236978759cf97e0!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICj9_bq9gE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ John was a pleasure . His crew conscientious . Both were professional and courteous. Great work. John put me at ease from the start. List…”
- Repeat customers rehire across a decade or more for additional jobs _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/newton/protek-painters-reviews-73500.htm) — “5★ Hired ProTEK 10 years ago and was happy, hired again for a repaint. Powerwashed, scraped, primed and painted a shingle-sided house in two…”
- Removes wallpaper as part of an interior repaint _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT21oVFMyUnRZV3cxUWxkQlkyTlRSek0xUzBFeGJtYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x1236978759cf97e0!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOmhTS2RtYWw1QldBY2NTRzM1S0Exbmc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ John’s team did nice work removing wallpaper, painting our living room and a bathroom, as well several touchups.”
- Pressure washes and re-stains decks _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VOLTc0WWVfX3RtQWRREAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x1236978759cf97e0!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEN-74Ye__tmAdQ%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ John and his team have painted our home before. This time, they pressure washed our patios and re-stained our decks. They do excellent wo…”
- Replaces rotted exterior wood and railings as part of exterior repaint jobs _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURuN2JpQjlBRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x1236978759cf97e0!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDn7biB9AE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Highly recommend ProTek painters. They are a quality group that do it all. They pressure washed, replaced rotted woodwork and painted our…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUR1OUozV3dnRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x1236978759cf97e0!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDu9J3WwgE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ This was a big job at our house--a two-unit Victorian in the city. We had the exterior fully painted, while putting new railings and balu…”
- A 2020 Angi review reports exterior paint peeling four years after a $10,700 job, citing substandard primer and under-prepped siding; ProTEK's public reply says the customer declined a recommended siding replacement over cost and later offered repairs at its own expense _(confidence: high)_
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/newton/protek-painters-reviews-73500.htm) — “1★ $10,700 — Initial process was good and work completed on time and professionally. However, just 4 years later the paint is peeling all ar…”
- Specializes in House Painting _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google](https://maps.google.com/?cid=1312402949008234464&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) — “Google: 4.9★ from 115 ratings”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT214bk9VWmZlVEkwV21GZlpqUkVaMVZzVlVGV1ZWRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x1236978759cf97e0!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOmxnOUZfeTI0WmFfZjREZ1VsVUFWVVE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ They were very efficient, the paint job was perfect and fairly priced. We will hire Protek painting again in moments notice.”
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/newton/protek-painters-reviews-73500.htm) — “Angi: 4.8★ from 113 ratings”
- Also offers Carpentry _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURuN2JpQjlBRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x1236978759cf97e0!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDn7biB9AE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Highly recommend ProTek painters. They are a quality group that do it all. They pressure washed, replaced rotted woodwork and painted our…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUR1OUozV3dnRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x1236978759cf97e0!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDu9J3WwgE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ This was a big job at our house--a two-unit Victorian in the city. We had the exterior fully painted, while putting new railings and balu…”
- Also offers Specialty Services _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT21oVFMyUnRZV3cxUWxkQlkyTlRSek0xUzBFeGJtYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x1236978759cf97e0!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOmhTS2RtYWw1QldBY2NTRzM1S0Exbmc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ John’s team did nice work removing wallpaper, painting our living room and a bathroom, as well several touchups.”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VOLTc0WWVfX3RtQWRREAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x1236978759cf97e0!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEN-74Ye__tmAdQ%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ John and his team have painted our home before. This time, they pressure washed our patios and re-stained our decks. They do excellent wo…”

## License

Status: **not_found** — verified against the official MA state registry, 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=ProTEK%20Painters&query_place_id=ChIJHYIIYhiC44kR4JfPWYeXNhI): 4.9★ from 115 ratings
- [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=ProTEK%20Painters&query_place_id=ChIJHYIIYhiC44kR4JfPWYeXNhI): Listed on this source
- [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/newton/profile/painting-contractors/protek-painters-0021-281282): Listed on this source
- [Official Website](https://protekpainters.com): 27 yrs in business · Self-reported profile and service details
- [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/photos/blue-paint-scheme-repaint-newton-ma-midcentury-exterior-boston-phvw-vp~154046599): Listed on this source
- [Local Chambers of Commerce](https://crrc.charlesriverchamber.com/list/Details/protek-painters-2827275): Listed on this source
- [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/newton/protek-painters-reviews-73500.htm): 4.8★ from 113 ratings

## Recent reviews

- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Dan Boudreau · 2026-06-14**: They were very efficient, the paint job was perfect and fairly priced. We will hire Protek painting again in moments notice.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Eileen Doherty · 2026-06-07**: John’s team did nice work removing wallpaper, painting our living room and a bathroom, as well several touchups.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Daniel Stepner · 2026-06-07**: Very good work.  Personable workers.  Finished on time!
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Leigh Hutchison · 2026-06-03**: A job well done...very accommodating when we added on to the original work load.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Mary Hallice · 2026-05-21**: We have used John and ProTEK painters a number of times and can't say enough.  They do amazing work, professional, polite, reliable and clean.  We would recommend them over and over again.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Keisha Dodman · 2026-05-07**: John's team painted our entire upstairs and also smoothed some textured plaster ceilings for us. John came out promptly to give us a quote and was very professional. He showed up personally to the job to show his team the details. The crew who completed the painting were friendly, efficient, and kep…
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Paul Carroll · 2026-04-23**: I've hired many painters over the years. Without hesitation  I recommend ProTek. I recently had my kitchen repainted, including all cabinets, doors and walls. Very professional, did an A plus job, showed up on time and completed the work on time. Enjoyable to work with a fair price.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Clark Hubbard · 2025-12-01**: The crew was courteous and efficient, and the house and deck look great!
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Lori Stokes · 2025-10-30**: ProTEK Painters have been our go-to painters for 25 years now. With them, the best things never change: prompt, friendly, fair, skillful. Every crew who comes to our house leaves it clean and looking great, and they always welcome the investigations of our cats. 100% satisfied!
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Tracy Fischer · 2025-10-28**: John Guarino was excellent in estimating, following up and guiding his crew. The crew of painters were friendly,professional and neat.  I am giving them a five star review for doing the job (whole house wallpaper removal and painting) at the time they said and within the time frame expected! We coul…

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