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License not state-verified. We could not confirm a current registration in the state registry. Insurance is self-reported. Look up in the official Massachusetts registry ↗
Highlights
- Meticulous prep work — power washing, scraping and priming before two coats
- Carpentry included — rotted wood repaired as part of the paint job
- Prompt communication — quick scheduling and responsive updates throughout
- Expired license — Massachusetts registry shows the contractor's HIC license lapsed
Scotland Painting is a Cambridge-based painting and carpentry outfit that, by its own account, has worked the Boston/Cambridge/MetroWest area for 30 years, including historic house restoration and commercial jobs. The handful of Google reviews on file — all five stars, spanning 2023 through late 2025 — describe exterior repaints that go beyond a fresh coat: rotted wood gets repaired as part of the job, not billed separately or skipped. In a 2023 review, a homeowner called it the most complete exterior job done on their house in 43 years — power washed, scraped, primed and given two coats for what they felt was a reasonable cost, with extras thrown in. Another 2023 review described the crew matching new paint to the old perfectly and cleaning up so thoroughly the property looked better than before. A 2024 review praised prompt communication from Scottie and a crew willing to go beyond the requested repairs. One thing worth asking about directly: the company's Massachusetts home improvement contractor license (188707) shows expired in the state registry.
What does house painting cost in Greater Boston?
Typical Greater Boston range for this kind of work, from regional averages — not a quote from Scotland Painting company. Use it to sanity-check bids, then get the real number in writing.
Finished floor area of the rooms in scope — not wall area.
Estimated range
$6,000 – $9,000
Typical painting project around $7,500
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