# Quality Preferred Painting **Trade:** House Painting · **Address:** 29 Adams St, Braintree, MA 02184, USA · **Phone:** (781) 356-2050 · **Website:** http://www.qualitypreferred.com/ · **Languages:** English **Rating: 4.4/5** (medium confidence) — from 39 reviews across 6 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. 100% of sentiment-scored reviews read net-positive. Last 6 months: 3 reviews, 0 negative. ## The honest read Quality Preferred Painting is a Braintree painting company built around one name that shows up in nearly every review: Steve Austin. Reviewers going back a decade describe the same pattern — he handles the estimate himself, walks through the plan, and the same crew comes back year after year. The company says it's a family-based business that's been around since 1987, serving the South Shore for more than 30 years. Its Massachusetts home improvement contractor license is active, and the Better Business Bureau lists it as an A+ rated, accredited business dating to 1999. The written record runs deep and consistent: 39 reviews across Google and Angi from 2016 through 2026, most describing repeat work — homeowners who've hired the crew three, four, or more times for different rooms and projects. A 2018 review described the crew masking a room with plastic and drop cloths to keep the rest of a house clean during a ceiling repair, and a 2021 review described stripping old wallpaper and repairing walls before painting, with detailed step-by-step explanations along the way. That same year, one reviewer described a same-week turnaround from estimate to start, at a price they called fair. Work has ranged from single-room repaints to a 12,000-square-foot office and warehouse that needed drywall repair alongside painting, described in a 2021 review. Recent 2026 reviews describe the same pattern continuing — a crew that shows up on time for both indoor and outdoor jobs. For a South Shore homeowner who wants interior or exterior painting, wallpaper removal, or prep-heavy work like ceiling and drywall repair, this is a long-running, licensed crew with a written track record that runs further back than most. **Strengths:** - Repeat customers — many reviewers describe hiring the crew for years - Careful prep work — masking, sanding and cleanup called out repeatedly - Licensed and BBB A+ — active MA license, accredited since 1999 ## Claims & citations Every claim below is backed by real evidence rows — uncited claims are dropped in code before publication. - Family-based business operating since 1987, serving the South Shore over 30 years _(confidence: medium)_ - [Official Website](http://www.qualitypreferred.com) — “Company history (self-reported): Family-based business that has been around since 1987, over 30 years serving the South Shore community.” - [Official Website](http://www.qualitypreferred.com) — “Self-reported 30 years in business” - Massachusetts HIC license 146137 verified active _(confidence: high)_ - [State License Registry](https://contractorhub.mass.gov/s/hic-contractor-search) — “MA hic license 146137 verified active” - BBB A+ rated, accredited business since 1999 _(confidence: high)_ - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/braintree/profile/home-improvement/quality-preferred-painting-wallpapering-co-inc-0021-36773) — “Better Business Bureau grade: A+” - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/braintree/profile/home-improvement/quality-preferred-painting-wallpapering-co-inc-0021-36773) — “BBB shows Quality Preferred Painting & Wallpapering Co., Inc. as an A+ rated, BBB-accredited business since 1999, in business since 1987, wi…” - Many reviewers describe hiring the same crew repeatedly over years _(confidence: high)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT201bWQwaFVhMDVDTFdKR1NXWkZjVjk2ZVcxRVUxRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x6e00ec97ea2f67f4!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOm5md0hUa05CLWJGSWZFcV96eW1EU1E%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Over the years I have hired Steve and his crew for many indoor and outdoor projects at our home. The team is always reliable, respectful…” - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2xsaU5tdHZNMHBWTkVOTGVreDRXazFTY2s5QlkyYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x6e00ec97ea2f67f4!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOlliNmtvM0pVNENLekx4Wk1Sck9BY2c%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ I thankfully found Quality Preferred Painting 10 years ago. I contacted them looking for a second quote on new ceilings in a few rooms…” - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/braintree/quality-preferred-painting-reviews-73314.htm) — “5★ I have used Quality Preferred Painting on and off for 15 years and recently hired them to repaint the entire interior of a rental house. …” - Careful prep and cleanup described in ceiling and wallpaper jobs _(confidence: medium)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNhcFlDRk9BEAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x6e00ec97ea2f67f4!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICapYCFOA%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ I hired Quality Preferred Painting to remove some old wallpaper from my living room and hall, repair the ceiling and walls and paint it a…” - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/braintree/quality-preferred-painting-reviews-73314.htm) — “5★ Absolute top marks. Appreciated being able to start the job so quickly after the estimate. The repaired cathedral ceiling and walls look …” - Drywall repair performed alongside painting on a large commercial job _(confidence: medium)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUQ2cTZELTFRRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x6e00ec97ea2f67f4!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgID6q6D-1QE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ We used Quality Preferred Painting recently when taking over a 12,000 sf office and warehouse space that needed drywall repair and painti…” - Specializes in House Painting _(confidence: high)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT201bWQwaFVhMDVDTFdKR1NXWkZjVjk2ZVcxRVUxRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x6e00ec97ea2f67f4!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOm5md0hUa05CLWJGSWZFcV96eW1EU1E%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Over the years I have hired Steve and his crew for many indoor and outdoor projects at our home. The team is always reliable, respectful…” - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNSb1pHR3pnRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x6e00ec97ea2f67f4!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICRoZGGzgE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ We had our kitchen and dining room wallpapered. Trim and dining room cabinet were painted. We are extremely pleased with every aspect of …” - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUQ2c3FIMVNnEAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x6e00ec97ea2f67f4!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgID6sqH1Sg%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ We recently hired Quality Preferred Painting to tackle a number of projects for our home. They power washed the house and garage, staine…” - Also offers Specialty Services _(confidence: medium)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUQ2cTZELTFRRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x6e00ec97ea2f67f4!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgID6q6D-1QE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ We used Quality Preferred Painting recently when taking over a 12,000 sf office and warehouse space that needed drywall repair and painti…” - Also offers Carpentry _(confidence: low)_ - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/braintree/quality-preferred-painting-reviews-73314.htm) — “5★ Steve and his team did a great job renovating our home on Cape Cod, a big job due to burst pipes. His guys were prompt and professional a…” ## License Status: **active** (#146137, hic) — verified against the official MA state registry on 2026-07-05, 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=Quality%20Preferred%20Painting&query_place_id=ChIJx2dEFmBj44kR9Gcv6pfsAG4): 5.0★ from 17 ratings - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Quality%20Preferred%20Painting&query_place_id=ChIJx2dEFmBj44kR9Gcv6pfsAG4): Listed on this source - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/braintree/profile/home-improvement/quality-preferred-painting-wallpapering-co-inc-0021-36773): Listed on this source - [Official Website](http://www.qualitypreferred.com): 30 yrs in business · Self-reported profile and service details - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/braintree/quality-preferred-painting-reviews-73314.htm): 5.0★ from 79 ratings - [Exa](https://www.contractorsup.com/33550/quality-preferred-painting): 3 web mentions across the open web (each linked to its source) - [Exa](https://www.qualitypreferred.com/painters-quincy-ma/): 0 web mentions across the open web (each linked to its source) ## Recent reviews - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Bouthayna Mouline · 2026-04-27**: Over the years I have hired Steve and his crew for many indoor and outdoor projects at our home. The team is always reliable, respectful and extremely pleasant to work with. The quality of their work is excellent and I continue to recommend Quality Preferred to anyone I know who is looking to have… - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Mary Holley · 2026-04-15**: Steve is great to work with. His team was fantastic. I would use him again. - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Andrea Marlar · 2026-04-11**: I thankfully found Quality Preferred Painting 10 years ago. I contacted them looking for a second quote on new ceilings in a few rooms and painting too. That was just the start of it. Over the last 10 years, Steve Austin and his team (many who have been with him for years) have renovated two … - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Arianne Rucky · 2025-11-05**: Very happy with their work! - **5/5 · Angi · Jim K. · 2023-08-01**: We had all the interior of our home painted and some carpentry work done as well, including kitchen cabinets and a railing. The quality of the painting was exceptional, always on time and extremely neat. We would hire Quality Preferred Painting again. - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Glow Beauty Boutique · 2023-04-04**: Great job! They are always polite, on time and do a great job. I’ve used them for multiple projects inside and out. - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Michael Fleck · 2023-04-03**: Steve and his crew were great to work with. We are a GC company and having professional subs is an absolute must. QP fits that criteria. - **5/5 · Google Reviews · maura nugent · 2023-04-03**: We had our kitchen and dining room wallpapered. Trim and dining room cabinet were painted. We are extremely pleased with every aspect of the work that was performed. Work was completed in a timely manner and staff was professional and courteous. Will definitely recommend them and use them again in … - **5/5 · Angi · Glow B. · 2023-04-01**: Great job! They are always polite, on time and do a great job. I've used them for multiple projects inside and out. - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Ken Dall · 2022-08-05**: Steve and his entire team are absolutely top notch! They have completed interior and exterior projects for me over the years and could not be happier. When you need the A team you call these guys! --- Data freshness: last scanned 2026-07-05T02:58:18.995Z. Cite as: Quality Preferred Painting — Tavlee (https://tavlee.com/contractor/quality-preferred-painting-braintree) Source: https://tavlee.com/contractor/quality-preferred-painting-braintree