# Stop n Stare Painting

**Trade:** House Painting · **Address:** 395 E Center St, West Bridgewater, MA 02379, USA · **Phone:** (339) 235-8092 · **Website:** http://stopnstarepainting.com/ · **Languages:** English

**Rating: 4.4/5** (high confidence) — from 60 reviews across 6 sources.
98% of sentiment-scored reviews read net-positive. Last 6 months: 5 reviews, 1 negative.

## The honest read

Stop n Stare Painting is a West Bridgewater outfit built around owner Chris — sometimes working alongside Dan or Jeff — and the volume here is hard to ignore: 56 Google ratings averaging 4.9, plus strong marks on Angi and Thumbtack, with 60 reviews on file stretching back to 2017. Its Massachusetts home improvement contractor registration is active, and the Better Business Bureau gives it an A+.

The through-line across dozens of reviews is preparation. Customers keep describing Chris going past a quick coat — caulking, skimming, filling nail holes, and making multiple trips back to get an old house's tricky walls right. Several reviews describe him stepping in after a previous painter left a job unfinished or poorly prepped: one homeowner said an earlier contractor's stairway paint job 'never looked good,' and Chris redid the prep from scratch; another had holes from an electrical job patched so cleanly they couldn't tell where they'd been. He's also taken on repair work beyond straight painting — fixing cracked plaster and ceiling damage before repainting a kid's room, and converting dark wood cabinets and trim to white. Reviewers repeatedly mention clear, proactive communication, including status photos sent mid-project, and a couple describe a free 2-week touch-up window after the job wraps. Repeat business comes up often too — one client used the crew for a 3,400-square-foot office and then several rooms at home; another has hired them twice, both times on short notice.

The one blemish on an otherwise consistent record: a recent review describes being quoted a job in April, then getting no response to calls or voicemails since — the customer ended up painting parts of the walls themselves while waiting. It's an outlier next to the rest of the record, but worth asking about directly, especially around scheduling commitments.

For an interior repaint, a full-house exterior job, or a paint job that needs real prep work first — an old house, cabinet conversions, plaster repair — Stop n Stare has the track record and an active license to back it up.

**Strengths:**
- Thorough prep work — caulks, skims and preps carefully before painting
- Fixes prior painters' mistakes — redid a stairway job's poor prep work
- Clear communication — sends status photos and updates during the job

**Concerns:**
- One recent no-show — a customer says calls went unanswered after a quote

## Claims & citations

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

- Multiple reviews describe thorough prep work — caulking, skimming, and filling holes, including extra trips back to get an older home's tricky walls right. _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2poa05ucG9jMGR0TW5aYWJIbDRTbEpzWmtsTVEyYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x918da40b49f5311f!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOjhkNnpoc0dtMnZabHl4SlJsZklMQ2c%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Chris and his team were great.  We have a very old house and the walls were tricky.  Chris went out of his way to go beyond painting and …”
- Reviews describe Chris redoing a previous painter's poor prep on a stairway job and seamlessly patching electrical-work holes on another. _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnTUNnOVo2UXJnRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x918da40b49f5311f!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgMCg9Z6QrgE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ We hired Stop n Stare painting to repaint 2 stairways, which had previously been painted by another painter after a new build. The origin…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUQtbnVtVVJnEAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x918da40b49f5311f!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgID-numURg%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Owner and lead painter Chris was fantastic. I had some electrical work done that required opening up some holes in the walls and a couple…”
- Reviewers repeatedly mention clear, proactive communication, including status photos sent during the project. _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VOZW4wdkhtaHNtMjlRRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x918da40b49f5311f!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKENen0vHmhsm29QE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Chris and his team at Stop and Stare Painting did an absolutely amazing job! From start to finish, his communication was clear and consis…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUMzeWRPZlBBEAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x918da40b49f5311f!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIC3ydOfPA%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ The Stop n' Stare Painting team did a wonderful job repainting the interior of our home. They were punctual, detail-oriented, and were de…”
- Beyond straight painting, reviews describe repairing cracked plaster and ceiling damage before repainting, and converting dark wood cabinets and trim to white. _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT25aTE4wRnlZekZqWXpaMGJUUjBWa0V5UkU5VGNVRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x918da40b49f5311f!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOnZLN0FyYzFjYzZ0bTR0VkEyRE9TcUE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Chris and his team did a fantastic job repairing and painting our daughter’s new room. The plaster walls were cracked and had damage and …”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUN4dzV6akdBEAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x918da40b49f5311f!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICxw5zjGA%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Great job helping us convert our dark wood to white! Cabinets, trim and walls! Happy with the job and Chris was super responsive! Highly …”
- A review describes a 2-week touch-up warranty period with free fixes if issues come up after the job. _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURGaHZHdDJBRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x918da40b49f5311f!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDFhvGt2AE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Stop n Stare Painting did a a fabulous job painting my home. Chris and his crew painted my entire house in Raynham, MA. The entire house …”
- A recent review describes being quoted a job in April and then getting no response to calls or voicemails since, with the customer painting parts of the walls themselves while waiting. _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT25od1l6QjVaMjVqZVhrM2IxTmpaWFI1ZGsxcldGRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x918da40b49f5311f!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOnhwYzB5Z25jeXk3b1NjZXR5dk1rWFE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “1★ If I could give zero stars I would. Chris showed up and talked a good game about getting the job done, we told him it wasn’t an immediate…”
- Its Massachusetts home improvement contractor registration is verified active in the state registry. _(confidence: high)_
  - [State License Registry](https://contractorhub.mass.gov/s/hic-contractor-search) — “MA hic license 212700 verified active”
- Better Business Bureau lists an A+ grade; Google shows 4.9 stars from 56 ratings, Angi 4.9 from 9, and Thumbtack 5.0 from 4. _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google](https://maps.google.com/?cid=10488219475608154399&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) — “Google: 4.9★ from 56 ratings”
  - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/west-bridgewater/profile/painting-contractors/stop-n-stare-painting-0021-477561) — “Better Business Bureau grade: A+”
  - [Thumbtack](https://www.thumbtack.com/ma/west-bridgewater/exterior-painting/stop-n-stare-painting/service/309658274934390874) — “Thumbtack: 5.0★ from 4 ratings”
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/west-bridgewater/stop-n-stare-painting-reviews-1.htm) — “Angi: 4.9★ from 9 ratings”
- Specializes in House Painting _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2t4R2MwMUpOVFZ2VUV4d2VETTRkVmx6Um1aUVdHYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x918da40b49f5311f!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOkxGc01JNTVvUExweDM4dVlzRmZQWGc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Chris and his team did a great job on our interior project! Would highly recommend!”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2poa05ucG9jMGR0TW5aYWJIbDRTbEpzWmtsTVEyYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x918da40b49f5311f!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOjhkNnpoc0dtMnZabHl4SlJsZklMQ2c%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Chris and his team were great.  We have a very old house and the walls were tricky.  Chris went out of his way to go beyond painting and …”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNqOGJpVnVRRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x918da40b49f5311f!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICj8biVuQE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Stop and Stare Painting has performed a variety of painting and renovation projects for me over the past three years ranging from new con…”
- Also offers Specialty Services _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT25aTE4wRnlZekZqWXpaMGJUUjBWa0V5UkU5VGNVRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x918da40b49f5311f!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOnZLN0FyYzFjYzZ0bTR0VkEyRE9TcUE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Chris and his team did a fantastic job repairing and painting our daughter’s new room. The plaster walls were cracked and had damage and …”

## License

Status: **active** (#212700, 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=Stop%20n%20Stare%20Painting&query_place_id=ChIJl4IAYyGR5IkRHzH1SQukjZE): 4.9★ from 56 ratings
- [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Stop%20n%20Stare%20Painting&query_place_id=ChIJl4IAYyGR5IkRHzH1SQukjZE): Listed on this source
- [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/west-bridgewater/profile/painting-contractors/stop-n-stare-painting-0021-477561): Listed on this source
- [Official Website](http://stopnstarepainting.com): Self-reported profile and service details
- [Thumbtack](https://www.thumbtack.com/ma/west-bridgewater/exterior-painting/stop-n-stare-painting/service/309658274934390874): 5.0★ from 4 ratings
- [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/west-bridgewater/stop-n-stare-painting-reviews-1.htm): 4.9★ from 9 ratings

## Recent reviews

- **5/5 · Google Reviews · lily dodero · 2026-06-26**: Chris and his team did a great job on our interior project! Would highly recommend!
- **1/5 · Google Reviews · Kirsty Penticost · 2026-06-04**: If I could give zero stars I would. Chris showed up and talked a good game about getting the job done, we told him it wasn’t an immediate need but would like it done fairly soon. He sent a quote and we agreed to it. This was beginning of April. He has ignored every call/voicemail since, so I’d assum…
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Tami Manchester · 2026-03-29**: My business has hired Stop n Stare Painting for many jobs. They are Amazing! Stop n Stare is affordable, professional and exceeded my expectations!  I highly recommend Stop Stare Painting for any painting needs!
Before ( green and gray )
After (Lavender and white!)
Looks like a new classroom!
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · John Ferguson · 2026-03-11**: Chris and the crew came in to help us paint our full interior. He was helpful in picking out colors and was clear on tradeoffs with light vs dark colors. Would highly recommend working with Stop n Stare Painting as they were clear and up front about the project and the costs.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Cholito King · 2026-03-05**: Chris is a great person.He does a great job on.Also, he has a great price.I strongly recommend everybody to check him out for great deals
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Omar Shweish · 2026-01-23**: I had a great experience with Stop and Stare. They were prompt, efficient, and did an excellent job from start to finish. The pricing was very fair, and Chris even went above and beyond by helping with painting part of a room that wasn’t included in the original contract—at no extra charge. Everythi…
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Lynne Nicholas · 2026-01-12**: Chris and his team were great.  We have a very old house and the walls were tricky.  Chris went out of his way to go beyond painting and thoroughly prep, caulk and skim where necessary, even when it meant multiple trips back to our house!
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Jane Wood · 2025-10-24**: Chris and his team were fantastic.  From the first consultation up to the completion of the project - professional and meticulous.  They delivered great results, crisp lines and no mess.  They were punctual, polite and did a great job.  Highly recommend!
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Dr Bill · 2025-10-14**: Very good job painting and matching the old paint. Would highly recommend.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · scott ames · 2025-10-10**: Top notch! They did a excellent job with painting our upstairs.

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