# Russo Painting

**Trade:** House Painting · **Address:** 112 Saville St, Saugus, MA 01906, USA · **Phone:** (781) 426-1676 · **Website:** http://russopaint.com/ · **Languages:** English

**Rating: 4.0/5** (medium confidence) — from 17 reviews across 4 sources.
100% of sentiment-scored reviews read net-positive. Last 6 months: 2 reviews, 0 negative.

## The honest read

Russo Painting is a Saugus outfit built around owner Joe Russo, who homeowners describe personally checking in before and after a job — in a review from January 2025, one customer said Joe came by both times to make sure they were satisfied.

The specifics repeat across a long run of five-star Google reviews. In a review from spring 2025, cabinets that were repainted "came out looking like new." In a late-2025 review, a customer described calling Joe about damage that needed repair — he came out to look at it the same day, then had a crew on-site at 8 AM the next morning, finished before noon. Two reviews from 2022 add older but still telling detail: one customer had Joe de-popcorn a living room ceiling before the crew repainted it, and another described Joe offering to let a bedroom color dry a second night rather than rush a fix when it wasn't landing right after one coat. A 2023 review notes the crew takes on more than pure painting — stairs, decks, small bathroom or kitchen work — alongside the painting jobs.

The Better Business Bureau gives Russo Painting an A+ rating, though the business isn't BBB-accredited. Worth flagging: the company's own website footer reads "est. 1987," but the BBB profile lists the business as operating since August 2020 — two different pictures of how long Russo Painting has been around, worth asking about directly.

There's no negative review on file across the seventeen on record, and the two most recent — from this year — keep the same short, satisfied tone as the rest, even if briefer. For a painting job that might also need a little carpentry or cabinet work folded in, Russo looks like a reasonable single call; just confirm which start date (and which legal entity) you're actually contracting with.

**Strengths:**
- Owner check-ins — Joe personally reviews jobs before and after
- Fast response — same-day assessment, crew on-site by 8 AM
- Beyond painting — takes on cabinets, decks, and small carpentry

**Where sources disagree:**
- The company's website footer reads "est. 1987," but its Better Business Bureau profile lists it as in business since August 2020 — a real discrepancy about the company's history, not a rounding difference.

## Claims & citations

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

- Owner Joe Russo personally checks in before and after jobs, per a January 2025 review _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNfdHB6clRnEAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x5c69d4e9f2204cd1!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIC_tpzrTg%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ We had our kitchen cabinets painted by Russo Painting. It was easy to schedule. The painters who worked with us were professional, quick …”
- In a spring 2025 review, repainted cabinets described as looking like new _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT20xbVREWjJhamh5ZVRJNVdYUjVTM2R3VUcxT1JGRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x5c69d4e9f2204cd1!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOm1mTDZ2ajhyeTI5WXR5S3dwUG1ORFE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Joe's team did an awesome job with our walls, trim and cabinets.  Our old abinets came out looking like new!”
- In a late-2025 review, a same-day damage assessment led to a crew on-site at 8 AM the next morning, finished before noon _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT25OMk4zbEVORXQzUkU5R1ZUbG1hREZNUVRGb2IxRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x5c69d4e9f2204cd1!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOnN2N3lENEt3RE9GVTlmaDFMQTFob1E%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Joe and his team did a great job they were in and out + left the place spotless; priced more than reasonably. Joe was able to swing by an…”
- In a 2022 review, Joe de-popcorned a ceiling before the crew repainted it _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURtcHZ1QVN3EAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x5c69d4e9f2204cd1!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDmpvuASw%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ I had a great experience with Russo Painting. Joe was super responsive, on time, and prepared to do the job of de-popcorning my living ro…”
- A 2022 review describes Joe offering to wait a night to reassess a bedroom color rather than rush a fix _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURlLThUdUJ3EAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x5c69d4e9f2204cd1!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDe-8TuBw%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ I hired Joe through my general contractor and he came in and asked about colors and jumped right in. After one coat my wife was concerned…”
- A 2023 review notes the crew takes on small carpentry work (stairs, decks, bath/kitchen touch-ups) alongside painting jobs _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNabFlMR0dBEAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x5c69d4e9f2204cd1!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICZlYLGGA%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Russo Painting one of the best construction companies in the area.
They pay attention to the details and don’t cut the corners.
There is …”
- BBB gives an A+ rating; the business is not BBB accredited _(confidence: high)_
  - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/saugus/profile/painting-contractors/russo-painting-0021-563561) — “Better Business Bureau grade: A+”
  - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/saugus/profile/painting-contractors/russo-painting-0021-563561) — “BBB profile confirms Russo Painting at 30 Curtis Rd, Saugus, MA (matches phone 781-426-1676), is NOT BBB accredited but carries an A+ BBB ra…”
- Company history conflicts: website footer reads 'est. 1987' while the BBB profile lists the business as operating since 8/1/2020 _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Official Website](http://russopaint.com) — “Company history (self-reported): Footer text reads "est. 1987," suggesting the business dates back to 1987.”
  - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/saugus/profile/painting-contractors/russo-painting-0021-563561) — “BBB profile confirms Russo Painting at 30 Curtis Rd, Saugus, MA (matches phone 781-426-1676), is NOT BBB accredited but carries an A+ BBB ra…”
- Specializes in House Painting _(confidence: high)_
  - [Official Website](http://russopaint.com) — “A Saugus, MA-based residential painting company offering interior/exterior painting, wallpaper, drywall, and cabinet/deck refinishing servic…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2kxNk9YQTBTa3hCTjBsS05VWlNWM2sxZFdGRk5IYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x5c69d4e9f2204cd1!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOi16OXA0SkxBN0lKNUZSV3k1dWFFNHc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ The best painter and team !!!  Professional, knowledgeable and meticulous.  You won’t be disappointed.  Also very responsive and a great …”
- Also offers Specialty Services _(confidence: low)_
  - [Official Website](http://russopaint.com) — “A Saugus, MA-based residential painting company offering interior/exterior painting, wallpaper, drywall, and cabinet/deck refinishing servic…”

## 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=Russo%20Painting&query_place_id=ChIJc5Sn2LVt44kR0Uwg8unUaVw): 5.0★ from 24 ratings
- [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Russo%20Painting&query_place_id=ChIJc5Sn2LVt44kR0Uwg8unUaVw): Listed on this source
- [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/saugus/profile/painting-contractors/russo-painting-0021-563561): Listed on this source
- [Official Website](http://russopaint.com): Self-reported profile and service details

## Recent reviews

- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Laura Cavignaro · 2026-06-11**: The best painter and team !!!  Professional, knowledgeable and meticulous.  You won’t be disappointed.  Also very responsive and a great communicator.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Chris Finn · 2026-05-18**: Joe's team did an awesome job with our walls, trim and cabinets.  Our old abinets came out looking like new!
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Andre Mauricio · 2026-02-18**: best company
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · M H · 2025-11-24**: Joe and his team did a great job they were in and out + left the place spotless; priced more than reasonably. Joe was able to swing by and look at the damage that need to be repaired The same day I called him and was able to get his team there the next morning at 8 AM sharp to do the work and they w…
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Dylan Batchelder · 2025-10-29**: Russo painting does phenomenal work. I had the interior of my house painted completely and they took care of everything timely and they are affordable. The crew works diligently to get the work done. I highly recommend hiring Russo Painting id you want a team you can rely on.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Daniel Lavoie · 2025-10-15**: Joe and his team were professional, on budget, and on time with our project. Highly recommend!
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Alan Mitchell · 2025-04-17**: Joe is easy to work with and has an incredible attention to detail.  Our house came out looking fantastic!  Recommend him wholeheartedly.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Ec1012 · 2025-01-16**: We had our kitchen cabinets painted by Russo Painting. It was easy to schedule. The painters who worked with us were professional, quick and did a fantastic job. The owner, Joe, came by before and after to make sure we were satisfied with the work. Also, their services are incredibly affordable
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · NICK RAGUCCI · 2024-08-22**: This is the best of the best!  Amazing work, very professional, very skilled, meticulous, I am a very detail oriented person and they exceeded my expectations and then some!  I would highly recommend Russo painting for any painting/wallpaper needs!
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Jan Easterwood · 2024-08-20**: Joseph and his crew are professional, friendly, fast and neat,
They did and excellent paint job for me and I couldn’t be more
happier with the results, I highly recommend Russo painting!

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